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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1929

Page

11

Election fraud case against W A Davis delayed to October 10

The election fraud suit against Councilman W A Davis will likely see no new evidence for at least a month as the case moves through the State Supreme Court on a technicality. Judge Thomas J Shaw rejected amendments to add 10 new cases and left room for an appeal to place the new cases on record. The Davis-Johnson contest began after the May 7 election when Davis won by one vote in the second ward.

W. A. Davis The State Supreme Court H. M. Robins Supreme Court Mr. Davis Thomas J. Shaw Superior Court Shaw Davis Professor T. C. Johnson Johnson D. L. Bouldin Johnson Committee

Cooking School Opens At American Theater Next Tuesday

The annual cooking school under this newspaper will start Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the American Theatre with Mrs S R Dull in charge. It runs daily 2 to 4 for four days, with prizes totaling over 350 dollars provided by cooperating merchants. Thirteen local and national firms sponsor including Stamey’s Jewelry The Snowdrift Wes son Oil High Point merchants and more. Prizes include a $100 Oriole Gas Range and various food products and kitchen items from sponsors.

S. R. Dull Atlanta, Ga American Theater American Theatre Atlanta High Point 5. RR. da Stamey’s Jewelry Store Snowdrift and Wesson Oil Southern Cotton Oil Co Rumford Baking Powder Company Smith Supply Company Building Supply People Curtiss Cabinet National Bellas Hess American Bakeries Merita High Point Creamery Clover Hutchens Grocery Bell Furniture Company Frigidaise Clinard Electric Company Clinard Milling Public Service Company Enterprise Clinard Electric Co Nashua

North Carolina Coal Freight Reduction Fund T

High Point will solicit its 750 contribution to the general fund to finance the state's coal rate case. C C Robbins J J Corrigan Welch Harriss and F J Sizemore lead the drive to urge dealers manufacturers and coal users to fund the campaign to support a reasonable reduction in North Carolina's freight rates.

Commercial Club High Point North Carolina C. C. Robbins Robbins’ Knitting Company J. J. Corrigan Welch Harriss Harriss-Covington Hosiery Mills F. J. Sizemore Chamber of Commerce

High Point Fair Opens Tuesday With Wide Plans

Readied for the first annual Community Fair at Willis park with an 11 o'clock opening address by William A. Graham. Mayor York and a band concert to follow. Thousands expected, exhibits in tents, booths for YWCA, Travelers' Aid, WCT A, and poultry, plus displays by local firms. The midway features Tilt a Whirl and other rides as vendors prepare for five days of events through the week.

High Point Willis Park William A. Graham Raleigh Fairgrounds Randolph Davidson Y. W. C. A. Booth Travelers’ Aid Booth W. C. T. A. Booth Wilson Motor Company Jefferson Motor Company George Lowe, Inc Texeco Company J. L Case Threshing Machine Company J. J. Page Exposition Shows York Vincent Kay Albertine and Paul Walter Stanton and Company Charles Gaylor Chief White Eagle Johnson North Carolina

Civil cases lined up for October term opens October 8

The High Point civil calendar for the October term lists 95 cases, many continued from earlier terms, with Judge Lewis Teague presiding on a docket starting Tuesday morning October 8. The list includes disputes involving businesses, individuals, and the City of High Point, with various trials scheduled across Tuesday through Thursday.

Lewis Teague B. M. Mehaley Esther Mehaley A. R. Drayton Inez Drayton W.F. Posey Grace Lee Posey Riley R. McMahan Leta McMahan Jack Burris J. A. Mizell E. C. Peterson Farlow Insurance & Real Estate Company R. E. Shelton H. A. Moffitt Henry Harris L. G. Campbell H. J. Hoover L. B. Moorefield Carter J. Michael Phillip Silver Robert Silver T. J. Gold Snowdrop Ellison Ed Ellison J. Allen Austin City of High Point M. H. Harmon M. H. Shipman & Company, Inc W. L. Stamey J. W. Welborn R. C. Plummer W. C. York Lois Roach M. R. Roach A. W. Ferguson New Home Sewing Machine Company Kester Furniture Company

Five Music Clubs Planned at High Point College

High Point college will organize five music groups this year under Prof. E B Stimson. A boys and a girls glee club a mixed choral club an orchestra and a band will form with students mostly in the college. Public programs and concerts are planned in High Point and nearby cities with the band providing music for some athletic events.

High Point College E. B. Stinson Stimson Coral Club Margaret Sloan Prof. Stimson Allen Hastings High Point

Concert ticket sale ends Monday for Musical Art club series

The Musical Art club announces tickets for a three concert season at the American theater will close Monday noon. A committee selects artists through the National Music league and funds raised are to be counted for budgeting the series. George F. Allen oversees color patrons ticket sales.

Musical Art Club R. T. Amos Lawrence Matton Herman Abels Edith Moore Sherrod Virgina Frank J. Gurney Briggs Dan W. Smith E. B. Stimson L. L. Stookey George F. Allen William Penn High School National Music League New York City Grover Kester

College juniors run refreshment booth at local fair

The Junior Class of High Point college will operate a refreshment booth at the fair this week. Preparations are complete to satisfy attendees. Funds raised will support the class project donated by the college in its graduating year.

High Point College

Professor Johnson Preaches in Greensboro Today

Professor T C Johnson dean of men at High Point College will preach at Asheboro Street Baptist Church in Greensboro this morning. The church’s pastor is away, and the pulpit is supplied by the local college figure.

T. C. Johnson High Point College Asheboro Street Baptist Church Greensboro

Vision of Sir Launfal Presented by Men’s Chorus

At First Presbyterian church on September 29 at sunset the Men’s Chorus directed by Dan W. Smith will repeat Cadman’s The Vision of Sir Launfal a medieval religious romance set to Lowell's poetry The performance promises solemn chant martial passages and poignant harmonies in a twilight program with Gothic church ambience.

Sir Launfal Dan W. Smith First Presbyterian Church Smith Sir Laufal James Russell Lowell Charles Wakefield Cadman Launfal

Andrews And Bennett Lead Centennial Program At Union Chapel

President R M Andrews and Dr P S Bennett participate in the Union Chapel Methodist Protestant centennial celebration near Henderson North Carolina. Andrews preaches the anniversary sermon at 11 and Dr Kennett from the NC conference delivers the historical address. The event recalls the 1829 conference start and highlights church growth and early struggles.

R. M. Andrews P. S. Bennett High Point College Union Chapel Methodist Protestant Church North Carolina Andrews Kennett North Carolina Methodist Protestant Conference Union Chapel Henderson North Carolina Conference

Winston-Salem Pastor to Speak at High Point Ministers

Rev. S. W. Ham of the Winston-Salem Lutheran church will address the High Point Ministers association at Wesley Memorial church tomorrow. The topic is The Church and Its Youth, and a large turnout is hoped for.

S. W. Ham Lutheran Church Winston-Salem High Point Ministers’ Association Wesley Memorial Church

Juniors to Hold Special Meeting Here Thursday

Trophy council No. 26 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will convene Thursday night in the lodge room over the Enterprise. Charles E. Hamilton of Monroe, state councilor, will attend with a delegation from every council in the 138th district. The meeting aims to form plans for a state wide membership drive to grow members from 50 068 to 60 000. All local council members are urged to attend.

Trophy Council No. 26 United American Mechanics Charles E. Hamilton Monroe

Two Deacons to Be Ordained at Trinity Baptist Church

G. G. Clinard and Wade Cumby will be ordained deacons at Trinity Baptist Church in a special ceremony today conducted by Rev. R. L. Smith with Rev. O. F. Barnes of Columbus assisting. Barnes will preach morning and night on Sleep and Falling Away, respectively, and the public is invited.

G. G. Clinard Wade Cumby Trinity Baptist Church R. L. Smith O. F. Barnes Columbus Barnes

Man Injured in Car Run Down in Front of Cecil Service

C. E. Warner of 209 English street was struck by a auto driven by H. C. Bray of Thomasville near the Cecil service station at College and English streets. He was taken to High Point hospital with head lacerations. skull fracture was ruled out on examination. Police deemed the accident unavoidable and no charges were filed against Bray.

C. E. Warner English Street H. C. Bray Thomasville Cecil College English Streets High Point Hospital Sechrest Warner

Preachers Plan Sunday Services At Wesley Memorial

Dr A W Plyler of Greensboro editor of the Christian Advocate will preach at Wesley Memorial Church in Moore's absence. Rev E J Harbison will lead the night service at 7 30 with the sermon Loyalty from Romans 12 1 2. Dr Lloyd T Wilson returns from Florida to preach at First Baptist as downtown pastors conduct their own pulpits. Morning worship at 11 with chimes 14 45 10 55, organ prelude Prelude Brewer.

A. W. Plyler Christian Advocate Greensboro Wesley Memorial Church John W. Moore E. J. Harbison Lloyd T. Wilson Florida First Baptist Wesley Brewer Harrington

Revival Starts Today at Calvary M. E. Church

A revival meeting begins today at Calvary M. E. church on East Green Street and will run throughout the week. Rev. J. F. Armstrong from North Wilkesboro assists Rev. H. C. Byrum as preacher in services held twice daily at 2 and 7 30 each day with public and church members urged to attend.

Calvary M. E East Green Street J. F. Armstrong North Wilkesboro North Carolina H. C. Byrum

Sunday Subjects at West End Baptist Church

Rev. Hoyle Love will preach today at the West End Baptist church on The Church That Succeeds in the morning service and The Rewards Bestowed on Believers of Christ in the evening. A special baptismal service is planned for 7 15 o'clock followed by a program sponsored by the Woman's Missionary Society.

Hoyle Love West End Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society

Scouts Maintain First Aid Station At High Point Fair

Boy Scouts of High Point operate a first aid station at Willis Park during the fair this week. Richard Hubbard, Clark Hubbard, and Francis Sizemore oversee the station from 10 a m to 11 p m with full medical supplies and a telephone for ambulance calls at the main exhibit tent entrance.

Scouts Willis Park Boy Scouts of High Point Richard and Clark Hubbard Francis Sizemore

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W. A. Graham Mayor York Ail School A. N. Royals W. C. Presneil C. G. Somers Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Andrews and Bennett Ence South Trinity English and College Streets Plyler Wesley Memorial Pulpit This West End Baptist
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