Cases Heard by N C Industrial Commission Here
The North Carolina Industrial Commission settled five local cases at its morning session led by Chief A B Horney and Commissioner T A Wilson. Hearings are set for Lexington this afternoon at 2, Salisbury at 4, with Charlotte Gastonia and Monroe visits planned for Friday and Carthage Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Industrial Commission
Fice
A. B. Horney
T. A. Wilson
Rabh
Lexington
Salisbury
Charlotte
Gastonia
Monroe
Carthage
Blackbirds Fill Evening Sky Near Hayworth Springs Road
Millions of blackbirds gather each evening near Wright's store on the Hayworth Springs road, piling up from 6:30 to 7:00 as observers report a rare, awe inspiring spectacle. City residents visit daily to witness the flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayworth Springs
Wright
North Carolina Industrial Commission Awards Varied Damages
The commission awarded partial compensation in several cases involving multiple firms. Paul Gordy received a partial lump sum for partial loss of his left arm from Thomasville Chair Co. Paul B. Spencer was denied compensation against High Point Hardware. James Leach received compensation for part of a finger from High Point Paper Box Co. J Carter settled with Pickett Cotton Mills. Elmer Jackson was awarded compensation for multiple finger losses against Hillcrest Silk Mills. The commission visits the city about every six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gordy
Thomasville Chair Company
Paul B. Spencer
High Point Hardware Company
James Leach
High Point Paper Box Company
J. Carter
Pickett Cotton Mills
Elmer Jackson
Hillcrest Silk Mille
Presiding Elder To Speak Here Tonight
Rev. E. L. Kirk announced that Rev. W. A. Newell presiding elder of the Greensboro district M E churches will conduct devotional services at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church at 7 30 this evening. A quarterly conference follows and all church members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Kirk
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
W. A. Newell
Greensboro District of M. E
Calvary Church
Conrad Will Speak At Prayer Service
Dr. A. B. Conrad pastor of the First Baptist church will speak at prayer services this evening on the subject Obedience to the Heavenly Vision. The first prayer services after vacation begin promptly at 8 o clock and all who can are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Strange bequest in Dr Roberson's last will
The Greensboro physician Dr Charles Roberson died at home last Thursday and his probate in Greensboro reveals an unusual bequest. He leaves to Dr C Duncan Cater all his medical library and instruments and, as far as possible, his obstetrics and pediatrics practice. The will, dated May 9, 1921, also details specific gifts to nieces and sisters, with United Bank and Trust Company named as executor through vice president Claude Kiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roberson
Greensboro
A. Wayland Cooke
Superior Court
C. Duncan Cater
Betsy Roberson Woollen
Mildred Hill
Charles T. Woollen, Jr
Bessie Roberson Woollen
Nellie Roberson
United Bank and Trust Company
Claude Kiser
Cotton harvest estimate fuels plan to curb plantings
President Hoover faced debate on cotton policy as Agriculture Department pegs the 1930 crop at 15,685,000 bales the highest September estimate in 16 years and senators including Caraway press a plan to buy 8 million bales at 8 cents to pay farmers not to plant next year. Caraway and Smith push a credit approach via banks, with no explicit government funds involved, while discussions continue by meeting or correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Caraway
Arkansas
Washington
Hoover
White House
Smith
South Carolina
Red Cross Chapter 1 marks 50th anniversary in Dansville
The speaker greets radio listeners in Dansville New York to celebrate the Clara Barton chapter number one. Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, it holds the distinction of being America's first Red Cross chapter. The event underscores the chapter's long heritage and prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dansville
New York
Clara Barton
Red Cross
America
Sparks Circus to Present Austria's Top Animal Trainer
Sparks Circus brings Franz Woska famed as Austria's greatest animal trainer with his two wild animal groups and nine tiger act to High Point September 15. Laverne McLean guides the Nubian lions and a seven member Indian leopards group. Two performances will be held at Woodbury avenue and Kivett road grounds with Ring Drug store serving as downtown ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Austria
Franz Woska
Carl Hagenbeck
Stellinghen Germany
Woska
America
Laverne McLean
Sparks Circus
High Point
Woodbury Avenue
Kivett Road
Ring Drugs Store
Cooking School Will Teach Women How to Save On Groceries
Mrs Campbell In Charge The Enterprise cooking school aims to help High Point women cut food costs and learn modern cookery. Ruth Campbell will conduct a four day program with demonstrations, new recipes, time saving devices, and a closing session with home making gifts. The event starts next Tuesday at 2 PM with doors opening at 1 PM and a musical program for early arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
High Point
Enterprise School
Ruth Campbell
Enterprise
Red Cross Pioneer Chapter Honor Speech Belongs to Barton Era
A speaker extols Clara Barton and Dansville for founding the Red Cross pioneer chapter, noting its growth to 3500 chapters and vast national impact. The address honors women’s role, the democracy driven service, and fifty years of relief work across the country amid humanitarian effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barton
Clara Barton
Dansville
United States
Red Cross
Mabel Boardman
Tribute speaker honors founders and successors of the organization
The speaker pays homage to the men who served, noting there is no greater example than Judge Payne. The tribute acknowledges the debt of gratitude and remembrance owed by the nation to the pioneer founders and their successors who carry the work forward today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Concord Physician Dies of Paralysis
Concord physician Dr William David Pemberton died here from complications after a stroke. A 72 year old dean of Cabarrus County medicine he began practice in 1901 and worked in Concord after a decade in Monroe. Survived by widow three daughters Adele and Mary Phifer Pemberton J Lewis Carpenter of Greenville DC Heath L Pemberton of Mobile and W D Pemberton Jr of Concord. he was educated at Trinity College UNC and the University of Maryland. Funeral plans await out of state relatives arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
William David Pemberton
Cabarrus County Medical Profession
Pemberton
J. Lewis Carpenter
Greenville
D. C
Adele
Mary Phifer Pemberton
Heath L. Pemberton
Mobile
Ala
W. D. Pemberton, Jr
Dr. Pemberton
Trinity College
University of North Carolina
Ek of
Maryland
Monroe
Wesley Memorial Mid-Week Service Nears Kingdom Parables
Rev G Ray Jordan of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church leads the mid week service at 7 30 PM in the church basement. He will continue on the parables of Jesus with a focus this week on the parables of the Kingdom. J Gurney Brigge leads the singing of old familiar hymns and a cordial welcome is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ray Jordan
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Jordan
Jesus
J. Gurney Brigge
Garden Club Meeting and Socials in Thomsaville
Thomsaville Garden club hosted Fanny Myers at her West Main Street home with dahlias on display and plans for the year discussed by president Mrs. Charles F. Phillips. Fifteen members attended. A golf party followed at Ideal Golf course with hostesses Aliceteen Westmoreland, Edna Hedrick, Edith Hilliard, and Zetha Asbury and a Green Lantern Tea Room reception. The Woman's Auxiliary of Main Street M E church met at the Methodist Hut with circle three winning and Miss Ami Hinahara of Kobe, Japan entertaining with songs and slides. The meeting ended with benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thomsaville
Ideal Golf Course
Winston-Salem Road
Aliceteen Westmoreland
Edna Hedrick
Edith Hilliard
Zetha Asbury
Green Lantern Tea Room
Margaret Briles
Jessie Leonard
Mrs. Blair
High Point
BE. J. Jarrett, Jr
Tommy Hilliard
Earl Hansell
Charles Moore
Woodrow Teague
Robert Colman
Main Street
M. E. Church
James Lambeth
J. C. Green
Sallie McCracken
Palestine
W. L. Hutchins
Ami Hinahara
Kobe
Japa
Hutchine
Miller and family attend uncle’s funeral at Silver Hill
Mr and Mrs J Q Miller and Holmes Miller attended the funeral of Mr Miller’s uncle H L Palmer at Silver Hill on Sunday afternoon. John Milton Alley of Benson NC spent the weekend here with friends. Hazel McNeil of Roaring River arrived Tuesday night to visit her sister Mrs Forrest Grimes on Lexington Avenue. Dr and Mrs D R Hodgin and son Jack spent Sunday in Stoneville visiting Dr Hodgin’s parents Mr and Mrs R T Hodgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Miller
Holmes Miller
Mr. Miller
H. L. Palmer
Silver Hill
John Milton Alley
Benson, N. C
Hazel McNeil
Roaring River
Forrest Grimes
Lexington Avenue
D. R. Hodgin
Jack
Stoneville
Dr. Hodgin
Mrs
R. T. Hodgin
Visitors Return After Family Visits Across Cities
Mrs John Agnew of Washington DC and her brother Holmes Miller of Portsmouth VA have returned home after visiting their father J Q Miller on West Main Street. Mrs Victoria Miller has returned to Spencer after visiting her son J Q Miller. David Long Jr left Tuesday for a business trip in Philadelphia. Miss Isabel and Imogene Boyles left Tuesday for Greensboro to enter Greensboro College for Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Agnew
Washington, D. C
Holmes Miller
Portsmouth
J. Q. Miller
West Main Street
Victoria Miller
Spencer
David Long, Jr
Tuesday Bee
Philadelphia
Isabel
Imogene Boyles
Greensboro
Greensboro College For Women
Lutheran church group meets for summer topics at Bowers home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Lutheran church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Bowers home. Rev. G Q Ritchie opened with a devotional on Isles of the Sea. Mrs. Ritchie led a discussion on The Land of Unending Summer with sub topics by several members. Several young women planned to attend Duke University in Durham next year. Local residents visited relatives in Newton and West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Bowers
G. QO. Ritchie
Isles of the Sea
Ritchie
Olin Eddinger
C. C. McCuiston
Melvin Crouch
Lloyd Younts
D. W. Sechrest
M. J. Calhoun
Clayton Williams
F. Fowler
W. B. Harris
Jennie Conrad
Swannanoa Couple Visits Parents Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace B. Stone and children Helen Mabel and Dick of Swannanoa spent the weekend with Mr. Stone's parents Mr. and Mrs. M S Stone, guests at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace B. Stone
Helen, Mabel
Swannanoa
Mr. Stone
Mrs. M. $. Stone
Kyser Leaves for Bernau College in Georgia
Miss Kitty Kyser departed Wednesday to Gainesville Georgia to study at Bernau College this winter. D R Thomas of Tennille Georgia is noted in the same item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Kyser
Gaineville, Ga
Bernau College
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Raymond Garrett
Mr and Mrs Raymond Garrett announce the birth of a daughter this morning September 9 at their home 402 Elm street. Miss Price Weds Newton Williams Mrs George Dennis announces the marriage of her sister Miss Mary Price to Mr Newton Williams on Friday September 4 1931 in Danville Virginia. The couple will reside in High Point. Miss Nell Clinard Erma Hogan and Mrs W K Nance have returned from New York City where they spent the past week. Mr and Mrs R B Flynt left today for Chatham Virginia to enroll their seven year old son at Hargrave Military academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Rader
Andrew
Billy
Edward Rader
Newton
Ray Hoover
West Main Street
Hoover
Raymond Garrett
Elm Street
Miss Price
Newton Williams
George Dennis
Miss Mary Price
Danville, Va
Williams
Danville
High Point
Nell Clinard
Erma Hogan
W. K. Nance
New York City
R. B. Flynt
Chatham, Va
Hargrave Military Academy
Mother Nature's Strange Pranks At Venable Property
A fig tree on J. A. Venable’s property at 1009 Asheboro Street produced 74 gallons of figs this season, an unusually large harvest, after yielding 68 gallons last year.
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J. A. Venable
Asheboro Street
Important Meeting of Workers Council at M P Church
This evening at 7 o'clock the Worker's Council of the First Methodist Protestant church school meets in the Philathea room. Officers, superintendents and teachers are urged to attend as an important matter will be discussed, following the prayer meeting at 7:30 led by Rev. R. S. Farmer. Fanny Crosby Hymn will be discussed and sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worker's Council
First Methodist Protestant Church School
Philathea
Fanny Crosby
R. S. Farmer
Law and order in North Carolina enforcement debate
North Carolina lawmen discussed widespread enforcement gaps at a state police school in Chapel Hill. Elizabeth City attorney J C Ehringhaus urged harmony among agencies while Dr Horace Williams warned civilization endures, and Judge Hayes pressed education as the solution to intoxicant and narcotic enforcement challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
J. C. B. Ebringhaus
Elizabeth City
Ehringhaus
Scotland Yard
England
Chapel Hill
Horace Williams
University of North Carolina
Johnston J. Hayes
United States
Visitor Stays Several Days With Sister on East Main
A visitor arrived Tuesday for a short stay with his sister Mrs G M Hoover on East Main street, spending a few days in town.
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G. M. Hoover
East Main Street
Weekend Guests Tour Mount Gilead and Nearby Towns
Miss Mary Haas Scarborough of Mount Gilead was the weekend guest of Miss Annie Hinkle on Randolph Street. Miss Elizabeth Alexander of Jamestown spent the weekend here as the guest of Miss Mary Lee Sykes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haas Scarborough
Mount Gilead
Annie Hinkle
Randolph Street
Elizabeth Alexander
Jamestown
Mary Lee Sykes
State College to Offer Course in Conservation
North Carolina State College will become the first college in the country and the second institution overall to offer instruction in game conservation and management. Prof C B Taylor will teach the four year program planned to cover birds, animals and predators, with a modern breeding and experimental farm already stocked for pheasants and ducks. Taylor notes growing demand for trained wardens and sanctuary workers and sees game farms as profitable ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Game Conservation Institute of the
Game Conservation Society of New York
Clinton
Taylor
Rimental Farm
College For Wild Birds and Game Animals
Eco
Presbyteries Face Allocation and Tonight’s Home Missions Program
The Kings Mountain presbytery faces a $174500 portion and Mecklenburg presbytery $104870 with the remainder divided among seven smaller bodies. The report and other matters from Union Theological Seminary and Barnum Springs orphanage will be discussed. Speakers include Rev. William Brown of the American Bible Society and Dr. Gillespie of Greensboro. Dr. Gilmour, Wilmington pastor, leads the home missions program tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Mountain
Mecklenburg
Union Theological Seminary
Montreal Association
Barnum Springs
Maxton
William Brown
American Bible Society
C. B. Chapin
Oteen Hospital
E. E. Gillespie
Greensboro
Gillespie
Gilmour
First Presbyterian Church of
Wilmington
Spartanburg
D. C
Mosereter
Wilms
Mrs W K Reid Dies At Home In High Point
Mrs W K Reid 49 died at her home 516 Carter street yesterday afternoon after a stroke of paralysis. A High Point resident for years she left a husband three daughters Mrs C C Russell of Sparta and Gladys Boothe of High Point two sisters Miss Laura Surratt and Mrs C A Hoover of Denton. Funeral services were held at Lineberry church Davidson county at 2 pm conducted by Rev J B Trogden assisted by Rev Mr Pierce. Interment followed in the church cemetery family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Reid
Carter Street
High Point
C. C. Russell
Sparta
Gladys and
Boothe
Laura Surratt
C. A. Hoover
Denton
Lineberry Church
Davidson County
J. B. Trogden
Asheboro
Mr. Pierce
Thomasville Girl Dies of Diphtheria
SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE THOMASVILLE SEPT 9 Ruth C Brewer 56 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Brewer of 12 East Sunrise avenue died at her parents home yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock after illness with diphtheria She is survived by her parents two sisters Mary Louise and Sarah Mason one brother James the maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs P R Mason of Thomasville and a grandfather J F Brewer of High Point Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Rev T Co Barnes pastor of the Pilgrims Holiness church assisted by Revs Co Le Ruth and J F Nance of High Point Interment will be made in the city cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Ruth C. Brewer
James H. Brewer
East Sunrise Avenue
Mary Louise
Sarah Mason
James
P. R. Mason
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N.C. Industrial Commission
Thur
Nancy Carroll
Illusi
Andy Clydee
Conrad
Warner Oland
Lloyd Hughes
June Collyer
Broadhurst
Drums
Paramount
Phillips Holmes
Frances Dee
Theodore Dreiser
Sylvia Sidney
Irving Pichel
Stork Market
Paramount News
Publix
Kincey
Cate
Adolphe Menjou
Leila Hyams
Norman Foster
Constance Bennett
Ree
Broadway
The
Four Ring Circus
Franz
Wesley Memorial
Garden Club
Miss Miyers
Thomasville Garden Club
Evelyn Baker
Mary Faison Covington
Ethel Mae Harrison
Durham
Duke University
D. R. Thomas
Tennille, Ga
Mother Nature
Workers Council of
M. P. Church
State College
Kivett Drive
the Ring Drug Co
N. Main St
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