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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1931
Page
2
A two week revival begins tonight at North Park Baptist Church with Rev C F Barnes of Columbus GA delivering sermons. Services are nightly at 7 30 p m and church officials invite the public to attend. Barnes is noted as a powerful evangelist with success in southern cities.
BELLEVILLE Ont Sept 14 Stanley Stasiak a giant Polish wrestler from Cambridge Mass died here of blood poisoning following a fractured arm suffered in a Sept 3 bout with Ed Don George of Buffalo in Toronto He was brought to a local hospital and died last night.
Born in Michigan Mrs Campbell grew up amid domestic training in a family of 20 children. She studied in France Switzerland and Italy then Detroit seminary and normal school. Her career spans writing lecturing war era home economics and interior decorating before opening The Enterprise cooking school tomorrow at 2 PM.
The Raper family reunion at Abbott's Creek Baptist church drew about 600 attendees. Dr. G I Humphreys of High Point College urged the importance of the home for civilization. Clyde A Smith presided and a committee led by Judge Lewis E Teague plans next year's event. Special music was provided by Ira Hensley and Maxwell Jones.
A dialogue shows a client accusing counsel for not objecting to a 10 year sentence. The exchange highlights perceived gaps in legal representation and raises concerns about advocacy quality during sentencing.
Advertisement notes that women praise Mello-Glo Face Powder for protecting and improving complexions. It claims the powder smooths skin, prevents large pores, lasts longer, and is non irritating, distributed by Eckerd's and Mann Drug Store.
Sparks Circus arrives tomorrow for two performances on Woodbury avenue and Kivett road grounds starting at 2 and 8 pm. A large cast of acts including Five a Walters Guice Family Walter Nelson family Mile Rosina and Billetti Troupe headline with trained animals elephants tigers leopards and a camel. Tickets sold at Ring Drug Co. downtown and at the grounds at the same price.
Rev George T Stephens evangelist of this city opened an evangelistic campaign in Winston Salem at Grace Methodist church under the eastern section churches. Stephens arrived yesterday and led the 7 30 pm service with Ray G Upston in charge of singing. He has residence here since 1925 and history maker for the city. The revival will run several weeks drawing large crowds.
A long career arc follows Charles Farrell of Walpole and Janet Gaynor from New England and Philadelphia to Hollywood. Their paths converge under Frank Borzage for 7th Heaven, propelling stardom in Wings of Youth and later hits. Merely Mary Ann opens at the Paramount for three days with Fox.
The services will feature Mr Stephens daughter as the pianist. Her selection highlights the community event and honors local ties.
Ottis Hedrick of Denton, high school teacher and athletic director, driver of the car that fatally struck six year old Keever Garner on Highway 109 about a week ago, is completely exonerated of any blame according to Sheriff J A Leonard who investigated the case.
Claude Garner of Emmons township expresses belief that the incident involving Mr Hedrick was an entirely unavoidable accident affecting his child’s distressing death, asserting the fault lay with no one specific.
A lawyer promises to obtain a divorce for a woman citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The woman quips that her husband fears facing her, suggesting he will not contest the suit.
The Chamber of Commerce presents Guilford County data showing population 133,01 average North Carolina 31,702 and United States 40,898. 235 industrial establishments vs 38 state and 68 national. 10,270 wage earners vs 2,080 and 2,914. $16,431,302 in wages vs $1,597,947 and $3,807,210. bank deposits $38,367,000 vs $4,782,290 and $19,811,132. post office receipts $628,000 vs $60,920 and $220,735.
The North Carolina Association of Cotton Manufacturers will hold its autumn convention at Pinehurst in November. Secretary Hunter Marshall Jr. of Charlotte said dates will be set by Kemp P. Lewis of Durham and the association's members.
The executive committee plans to meet early October with dates near the Than giving holiday previously used. About 2000 manufacturers and corporate representatives are expected to attend the convention, with dates selected to minimize holiday conflicts and allow time for basin discussions.
TACOMA WASH Sept 14 John Buffelen a backer of the trans Pacific flight of Don Moyle and C A Allen has retained two fliers to search for the missing airmen Ensign E B Dildine naval reserve flier and A H Ziegler radio man have signed a contract for 50 hours of flying time to hunt over southeastern Alaska for the Californians and their monoplane.
City of High Point invites sealed proposals for sewerage work including 12 inch cast iron pipe, pumping station exterior reconstruction, and associated interior piping and electrical upgrades. Bids due September 30, 1931, with 5 percent certified check. licensed NC contractors only. Also notes Piedmont League pennant clash and Play-O-Graph game at High Street Arena tonight at 8 with 15 and 25 cent admission.
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