Friendship Airport Inspects 18 Passenger Condor Plane
A group of High Point civic leaders and aviation enthusiasts led by F J Size inspect the 18 passenger Curtiss Condor at Friendship airport. The giant liner, carrying a crew of three, will be tested on the Richmond to Atlanta FE A T run with trips to Charlotte Spartanburg and Atlanta planned. Officials say more ships are ready for installation on Richmond Atlanta or Raleigh Jacksonville lines and a decision on replacing five passenger Kingbirds is due next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Eastern Air Transport
Friendship Airport
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Richmond
Atlanta
Condor
High Eastern Air Transport
Thomas B. Doe
H. A. Elliott
L. B. Gill
Co. P. Ryman
Ralph Lockwood
Charlotte
Spartanburg
D. C
Greenville
Bantam Egg Display Wins Local Notice
A bantam egg, much smaller than a hen egg, was placed in The Enterprise show window. Owned by J. J. May of this city, it laid about 15 eggs of the same size last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
J. J. May
UPTURN SHOWN BY BUSINESS IN SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco reports a bright economic picture with building permits up 1.6 million in eight months and August construction 750000 higher than a year ago. The year to September 1 totals 16497464, described as an excellent showing. Other signs include rising department store sales, brisk fall merchandise movement, and faster auto sales led by the used car market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John B. Leonard
Bureau of Building Inspection
Leonard
Hit-and-Run Driver Is Arrested In City
F. L. Wofford of Winston-Salem road, an employee of Pittsburgh Plate Glass, was arrested last night on charges of operating a car intoxicated, driving recklessly, and hit-and-run. Bonds totaling 1300 were set by A. R. Kimerey after he claims the vehicle struck him near Five Points on September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wofford
Winston-Salem Road
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Liberty
Broadway and Wall
A. R. Kimerey
Monthieu Avenue
Kimerey
Wofford
Five Points
City Hears Filling Station Plan At Oct 7 Council
J W Clinard has applied to build a filling station at the corner of South Hamilton and Davis Streets. The City Council will consider the request on October 7, 1931, at 10 30 A M in the Council Chamber City Hall. By order of the City Council the 2nd day of September 1931 E M Knox City Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clinard
Hamilton
Davis Streets
E. M. Knox
Foreclosure Sale Notice in High Point North Carolina
Notice announces foreclosure under a deed of trust dated 1926 for William W Hurley and Irma Hurley. The sale by trustee Carolina Mortgage Co will occur October 1, 1931, at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Building High Point. Property described as Roy L Bundy Lots bounded by North Street and Roy Street, transferred from Roy L Bundy and Mamie Bundy, now to Tom Loving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Hurley
Irma
Carolina Mortee Company
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
Igh Point
Guilford
State of North Carolina
Roy L. Bundy
Office of the Peer of Deeds
North Street
Roy Street
W. Hurley
Mamie Bundy
Office of Register of Deeds
Tom Loving
Carolina Mortgage CO
Peacock & Dalton, Attys
Southern Contracts Awarded Top $402 Million In 1931
The Chamber of Commerce relays Manufacturers Record data showing $402 million in southern contracts awarded so far in 1931 with eight months ending August 31 totaling over $492 million. The report notes continued construction and engineering activity, rising industrial capacity, and cost savings enabling modernization to meet future demand and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
South
Making of It ANGRY PARENT clash with suitor remark
A Tit-Bits item presents a sharp exchange where an angry parent accuses a suitor of kissing his daughter in a dark corner. The suitor replies that daylight exposure makes him question his actions. The terse quip captures social friction and witty reproach.
Gentlemen's Compliment Splits Moral Line in Regina Star
A reader quotes a dialogue where a man calls a woman beautiful and a minister replies pride in the compliment is not sinful. The exchange highlights gender norms and religious views in a light cultural column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Star
Notice of sale of land under deed of trust in Guilford County
Notice is given that J T Morgan and Estat Morgan defaulted on debt secured by a 1926 deed of trust recorded in Guilford County North Carolina. At 2 pm on the Sunday of October 1931 the land at 1101 Anderson Street Greensboro will be sold at the east door of the county courthouse to the highest cash bidder. A 10 percent deposit is required. Garland B Daniel attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Morgan
Estat Morgan
Register of Deeds
Guilford County
Greensboro
N. C
Guilford
State of North Carolina
Anderson Street
Harmon Street
Harmqy Street
Agehko
Garland B
Daniel
Sale of Valuable Land by Trustee in High Point
Public auction of a Guilford County land parcel in High Point to satisfy a $2100 deed of trust from E J and Earon G Anderson to W A J Idol trustee for High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association. Sale set for September 22, 1931 at 2 15 PM in front of the High Point Municipal Building. cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Anderson
Earon G. Anderson
W. A. J. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
City of
High Point
North Carolina
High Point Township
Lester
Snow Park
Register of Deeds
Guilford Coves
Polk Gray Named NC Pharmaceutical Association President
Polk Gray of Statesville was elected president of the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association. He will succeed A Earl Weatherly of Greensboro next June for a two year term. Other officers include A C Cecil High Point James M Hall Sr Wilmington and H M Cooke Salisbury as vice presidents J Grover Beard Chapel Hill as secretary treasurer and C C Fordham Sr Greensboro on the executive committee for three years. The 1932 convention will be held in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Polk . Gray
Statesville
North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association
Gray
A. Earl Weatherly
A. C. Cecil
High Point
James M. Hall
Wilmington
H. M. Cooke
Salisbury
J. Grover Beard
Chapel Hill
C. C. Fordham, Sr
Association
Freshmen Arrive as Carolina Prepares for Large Enrollment
Chapel Hill prepares for a record freshmen class as about 850 new students arrive Monday for Freshman Week. President Graham will host a reception in Graham Memorial, with music by Bill Stringfellow. Orientation events run through Friday with registration, mental tests, library tours, and church welcome services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Frank Graham
Graham
Bill Stringfellow
Kate Graham
Henry Johnston, Jr
Harry F. Comer
Memorial Hall
Mayne Albright
Alumni Association
Sungey
No Help Wanted Sign Prompts Applicant to Apply
A job seeker explains to a foreman that despite a clear no help wanted sign he promised his wife to seek work today, and thus he filled out an application. The brief exchange captures a worker’s determination amid visible hiring reluctance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder
Rates On Paper Boxes From Here To Spray Are Reduced
SPECIAL TO THE ENTERPRISE Washington September 12 Interstate Commerce Commission officials ordered reduced freight rates from High Point to Spray North Carolina on paper boxes to help Southern and other railroads regain tonnage lost to trucks The railroads may cut the present 33 cents per hundred pounds rate to 26 cents upon five days notice While trucking firms quote 23 cents per hundred pounds to move boxes the 26 cent rate is expected to allow railways to win back most of the volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
High Point
Spray
N. C
Southern
Local Man Wakes in Woods Missing Teeth and Watch
David Whittenberger of 223 South Main Street woke alone in a Winston-Salem road woods with both sets of false teeth missing and his watch and chain gone after a taxi ride with a companion. He returned home, demanded the property be returned, and the companion’s wife later presented him with a watch and chain. He then found his teeth in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Whittenberger
South Main Street
Winston-Salem Road
Whittenberger
Winston- Salem Road
Mr. Whittenberger
Crowell Speaks To Farriss Bible Class
Dr George H Crowell will address the Farriss Bible class at the Firm Baptist church tomorrow morning at 9 30 according to Willis Johnson the class president All men of the Sunday school are urged to attend and visitors are invited to hear him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. "Crowell
Baptist Church
Willis Johnson
Crowell
Come and Get It in Passing Show
A brief item notes a playful skit line exchange with mock reception of a kiss, highlighting stage banter and performers in a Passing Show production.
Administrator's Notice for Jennie Moore Deceased Estate
Qualified as administrator of the Jennie Moore decedent estate in Guilford County North Carolina requests all debtors to make immediate payment The notice is dated August 4 1931 and signed by the administrator This brief public notice seeks settlement of owed amounts by creditors and debtors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Moore
Guilford County
North Carolina
Sale of Real Estate Under Execution in Guilford County
Court sale to satisfy an execution in favor of E. T. Hedrick & Sons Inc and Elmer D. Hedrick against Nona J. Stanton and T. M. Stanton. Sheriff D. B. Stafford will auction Lot 9 Emerywood Addition Guilford County at 6 o clock pm on Monday August 28 1931, as described in Plat Book 5 page 345.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Hedrick & Sons, Inc
Elmer D. Hedrick
Nona J. Stanton
T. M. Stanton
Guilford County
Nonnan
Husband
T. M
Emerywood
Office of the Register of Deeds
N. C
D. B. Stafford
C. L. Gray
Public Auction of Guilford County Lot Under Deed of Trust
Trustee will sell at Greensboro Court House door on October 6, 1931 at 2 PM a High Point Township parcel in Guilford County North Carolina. The 11 250 square foot lot lies along Johnson Street and adjacent alleys, with boundaries through Overaker Wheeler and Johnson Street. Proceeds come from a 7 000 deed of trust granted April 19 1929 by Herbert L Curlee and wife Lillie K Curlee to A J Idol Trustee for the United Life Assurance Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Curlee
Lillie K. Curlee
A. J. Idol
Uitable Life Assurance Society
United States
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
Court House
Greensboro
North Carolina
Boundis
High Point Township
High Point
Johnson Street
Alice Overaker
Fewer Marriages Reported in Guilford County in 1930
Census figures show Guilford County had 602 marriages in 1930, down from 744 in 1929, with 106 divorces in 1930 versus 123 in 1929 and one annulment. Statewide marriages totaled 14,573 in 1930, down from 18,746 in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Bureau of the Census
North Carolina
Register of Reeds
Hall Suit Carried To Supreme Court
Judgment of the High Point Municipal court in the Snow Lumber company versus Elmer D Hedrick and others was affirmed by Judge Wilson Warlick in Guilford county Superior Court yesterday. A motion for a new trial in J S Hall versus Purdie Hall from the High Point Municipal court was overruled and a notice of appeal to the state Supreme Court was entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Snow Lumber Company
Elmer D. Hedrick
Wilson Warlick
Guilford County
Warlick
J. S. Hall
Purdie Hall
Russell Sues for 500 Damage in Collision Case
Kermit Russell files suit for 500 in Guilford county superior court against O. E. and R. M. Kuhn trading as O. B. E. and R. M. Kuhn over an accident on September 4 at the East Commerce and Walnut streets intersection in which Russell alleges a leg injury from a truck collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Russell
O. E
R. M. Kuhn
O. BE
Guilford County Superior Court
Russell
East Commerce
Walnut Streets
Flames Hit Double House on Tate Street Damaging $1000
Firefighters from No 2 and No 6 battled a blaze at 430 and 432 Tate Street about 2 20 a m causing about $1000 in damage. The origin is unknown but the frame structure burned rapidly and most damage was to the rear. Mrs G A Lumley occupied the home as neighbors gathered at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Street
G. A. Lumley
Administrators Notice in Estate of John Burns
The Clerk of the Superior Court of Guilford County issues notice in the estate of John Burns deceased. All persons with claims must present them to the administratrix, Mrs. Alice Burns, by August 15, 1931, or they will be barred from recovery. Administrative details include address at 309 Taylor Street High Point and attorney T F Sanders at 700 1 2 East B St Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Ullford County
Alice Burns
Taylor Street
High Point
N. C
F. Sanders
Atty
East Bee Bt
Point
Sale of Land by Trustee in Guilford County
Auction set for September 18, 1931 at Guilford county court house door Greensboro North Carolina on 2 o'clock p.m. to sell a tract in High Point bounded by Fisher street and Hendrick and Wilson lines as described in a $2000 deed of trust by John R. Sexton and wife to secure defaulted payments. Public notice filed by trustee Peacock and Caten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Sexton
U.S
Court House
Guilford County
Greensboro
N. C
North Carolina
High Point
Fisher Street
Hendrick
Wilson
Idol, Trustee, Peacock & Caten
Sale of land scheduled before the county court on Tuesday
Notice announces a sale of land before the M Ballad in High on Tuesday at 2:25 p m by cash only. The document references the year 1931, a sub-division, and lists IDOL as trustee with Dalton as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Peacock
Baia 'Pot So Cote
Ana A Dalton
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Sizemore
Wilson Motor Company
Martine’s Inc
Schwartz Shoe Shop
North Main
Genuine Dry Cleaning
Il Laundry Service Office
West Broad
Fure
Point D Coal CO
Broad Phone
Mother Nature
Wrenn Street
High Point, N
FROSH
Carolina
Twinkles
Sweden
Hollywood
Birgit Hengroth
Rosunda
America
Farriss Bible
Virginia
Claude A. Swanson
Europe
Subcommittee
Mrs. Swanson
New York
Hall
Supreme Court
Perpetual Building and Loan Association
The
Commercial National Bank
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