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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1938

Page

11

High Point Superior Court Calendar Opens in Raleigh Run

Greensboro dispatch reports a two week criminal term opening September 19 with Judge Donald Flips presiding. Notable cases include Kate DeJournette charged with bigamy and death sentence for murder with perjury admissions. Week one lists multiple entries for break ins larceny forgery and theft across Raleigh and surrounding towns.

Greensboro Donald Flips Rockingham Kate DeJournette Ratt DeJournette Garland Martin Hue South Cal Seber Norman Lockamy Lamb Grocery Company Arthur Samberger Willowick Street O. Cummings West Green Charlie Toney Albearle Kleford Tailoring Company Agnet Ray Mitchell Wise Street W. C. Boul Trinity Fred Stafford North Street James McNair Carl G. Heater East Green Street Effie B. Heater Gate City Motor Company Olife Parks Springdale Avenue Olife Beach Joseph B. Allen E. O Cummings

Driver Licenses Revoked in State Listing

The state highway safety division revoked licenses for Arthur Small of High Point for two drunk driving cases and a hit and run on Sncay Ridge. Joe Watkins of Lexington also had his license revoked for drinking and driving.

State Arthur Small Seamon Street High Point Sncay Ridge Joe Watkins Lexington

Evangelistic Tent Revival Continues on East Green Street

Evangelist G W Cooper conducts nightly services on East Green Street with steady crowds. Last night he spoke on True Repentance and tonight the subject is Warning. Public invited. Services begin at 7 30 each night with Loreal and visiting singers performing.

East Green Street Evangeliet G. W. Cooper

Mrs Johnson Returns Home After Five Weeks Illness

Mrs W C Johnson wife of Police Captain W C Johnson is brought home from Tucker Sanatorium Richmond Va after a five week stay for a nervous breakdown. She was released on condition that few visitors be allowed at her home.

W. C. Johnson Tucker Sanatorium Richmond

Immoral Conduct and Crimes Listed in Local Notices

Cassie Martin colored of 603 East Broad Street charged with occupying room for immoral purposes on Sept 2. Charrie Burchfield at 2365 East Green Street charged with larceny after trust of an automobile. date unknown. James Reece manslaughter in automobile killing of Mrs F O Sappenfield on June 26. Marshall Allen at 1605 Davie Street charged with breaking and entering and larceny of 1 dollar from Mrs Guett. Arthur Small of 212 Beamon Street charged with larceny of an automobile of E L Bass on Aug 5.

Cassie Martin East Broad Street Chariie Burchfield East Green Street Lloyd Robbins Rilla GRAND James Reece Venable Street F. O. Sappenfield Marshall Allen Davie Street Guett Arthur Small Beamon Street E. L. Bass

Hospital Care Association Marks First Anniversary in High Point

About 2500 residents enrolled for hospitalization insurance in the past year through the Hospital Care Association and Hospital Savings Association. The Hospital Care Association reports around 50 group policies and direct payment to hospitals, reducing bills for many enrollees. Mrs. Irene W. Shaner leads the High Point office with Mrs. Albert Hart Jr. as associate.

High Point Hospital Savings Association Irene W. Shaner Association Shaner Hospital Care Association Albert Hart, Jr

U. S. Will Hire Stenographers for Washington Posts

The State Employment Service announces Civil Service examinations for senior and junior stenographers and typists in Washington only. Applicants aged 18 to 53 must apply by October 3 to the Civil Service Commission in Washington or the local post office for stenographers. Senior stenographer pays 1620 dollars yearly. junior stenographer 1440. senior typist 1440. junior typist 1260. Additional openings include medical technicians, land and mineral appraisers, warehouse examiners, junior scientists, and physicists at various levels.

United States Civil Service State Employment Service Office Washington Bulletin U. S Civil Service Commission Civil Service Board

Laura Y Black of Thomasville Dies at Local Hospital

Mrs Laura V Black 73 of Thomasville died at a High Point hospital after several weeks illness. Widow of Charles H Black she was a Keezletown Virginia native who moved to Thomasville 19 years ago. Survived by three sons and a daughter, two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be in Keezletown Friday at 4 PM with burial in the cemetery there.

Laura V. Black Thomasville High Point Charles H. Black Keezletown Clyde Black Richard K. Black Charlies K. Black Philadelphia W. M. Bateman Laurinburs B. A L. 8. Black Hagerstown Buoe

Trophy Council Meeting Tonight With Reinstatement Talk

Trophy Council No. 29 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will meet in local J O U A M rooms tonight at 7 30 with former members invited. Out of town speakers will explain reinstatement under the new state setup. A social with entertainment and refreshments is planned.

United American Mechanics

Spicy Williams Arrested on Multiple Traffic Charges

Spicey Williams of Thomasville route 2 was held after a police stop for reckless driving driving after license revoked and no license. Authorities found his Thomasville records show an 18 month license revocation starting October 15 1937 after prior speeding reckless driving and drunken driving charges.

Spicey Williams Thomasville Williams

Absentee ballots banned in High Point hospital bond vote

North Carolina Attorney General Harry McMullan rules absentee ballots cannot be used for the High Point hospital bond election. Ben L. Herman says ballots will be printed for the September 27 vote, with registration continuing through the week and books closing at sunset Saturday.

High Point North Carolina Harry McMullan Ben L. Herman Municipal Board of Elections McMullan

Wadesboro Man Gets Place on Commission

Governor Hoey announced the appointment of Senator H. P. Taylor of Wadesboro to the commission studying a possible constitutional amendment to limit local legislation. He replaces Rufus A. Doughton of Sparta who asked to be relieved for private business duties.

Raleigh Hoey H. P. Taylor Wadesboro Rufus A. Doughton Sparta Coughton

Testimony Ties Red Causes to Jersey City Unrest

Edwin P. Banta testifies that the Communist party planned to induce strikes and revolution in Jersey City via the Federal Writers Project member Irving Nicholson. He recounts recruitment aims, women’s influence, and training in Spain for a Red army in America.

Communist Party New York Trving Nicholson Federal Writers New York City Jersey City N. J Central Committee House Committee Edwin P. Banta Writers Project WPA Nicholson J. Parnell Thomas Banta Sons of the American Revolution America Young Communist League Spain Rep. Thomas

Tobacco prices range around 23 dollars in Durham market

In Durham and the North Carolina middle tobacco belt, prices hovered around 23 dollars per hundred for primings and good logs. The federal state agriculture department noted firm to slightly higher prices across two open days with about a million pounds sold in Durham at an average near 23 dollars. A bees visit 219000 flowers per ounce of honey.

Durham North Carolina Middle Belt

Auto Company Employees Enjoy Outdoor Supper at City Lake Park

H. R. Field, a local auto dealer, entertained employees and guests at an outdoor dinner at City Lake park last night. About 50 people attended with music from a string trio and several song acts, the event running from 7 to 10 o clock.

H. R. Field City Lake Park

Forgery Charges Filed Against Local Woman in Greensboro Case

Lottie Mae Coleman of 664 Tate Street is held in Greensboro city jail on forgery and related charges. Detectives linked her to six forgery cases plus breaking and entering and larceny, with warrants issued on multiple forged checks bearing signatures W. J. McAnally and J. A. Myatt.

Greensboro Lottie Mae Coleman Tate Street Bureau of Investigation L. W. Plythe Wea Lexington Avenue W. J. McAnally McAnally J. A. Myatt J. W. McMahon

Jones Leads Arizona Governorship Bid In Arizona Returns

45 State Senator R T Jones a Phoenix druggist led the Democratic race for governor increasing to 1865 votes as 354 complete and 61 incomplete precincts of 453 reported from Phoenix aris.

Phoenix Aris R. T. Jones Arizona

City Council Meeting Postponed Over Quorum Shortage

City council could not meet last night due to only four members present, missing a quorum. Mayor Grayson arrived late amid watch disagreements, while Pickett reported eight meetings since July 1 as mayor pro tem and four by Grayson. Budget and tax rate approval likely postponed to next regular session with last year’s $1.50 per $100 valuation anticipated.

John &. Picket Grayson Pickett R. H. Sechrest J. E. Ward Edward Gurney F. Logan Porter Earl N. Phillipe C. A. Lewis E. M. Knox

Furniture firm sued for 10000 damages in local case

E R Clodfelter sues Bargain Furniture Company in Municipal Court for 10000 saying a driven by a company employee struck his four year old son James Clodfelter on Cable street at 2 p m July 16. He suffered a broken pelvis fractured skull and permanent injuries. The defendant denies reckless driving and says the boy darted from the curb.

Bargain Furniture Company E. R. Clodfelter James Clodfelter Clodfelter Furniture Company Cable Street Brukes

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Mrs. Johnson Dad Goodrich Ligel Mae E. M. Dudley North Main Street N. 0 East Main Street Thomasville, N U. S Laura Y. Black Trophy Council Des Moines Alice Gary Risley Columbia REDS Automobile Company Jones Truck Files GLOBE Alexander-Smith South Main Street
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