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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1935
Page
11
The High Point police face growing motorcycle issues as officers report reckless speeds and breakdowns. Sergeant Eugene Parrish dies, and Chief G Friddle faces staffing questions as council wrestles with department growth. A revival incident notes a bootlegger triggering broader consequences.
Maynard's Crazy Mothers will perform May night at 8 for the PTA fundraiser in the TV high school auditorium. Organist Maynard is known in the Midwest and has radio experience in WET Charlotte. Mr Hackney of Charlotte addresses the High Point deaf class at Wesley Woman's class room at 11 this day inviting deaf Sunday school members from nearby towns.
The article clarifies that OT Same Robinson of Roebuck and Company at 611 North Hamilton is not the same Prank son who faced trial in mur e court Friday. The court was asked to state Mest.
Emerywood Country Club opens its men s and women s championship events with qualifying through Wednesday. J C Abels seeks a third straight title after winning in 1985 and again last year. A handful of women will challenge his bid as the 18 hole finals loom.
Judge G H Hastings former Winston Salem city court jurist and current prominent lawyer will deliver the principal address at the quarterly joint meeting of High Point civic clubs next Thursday evening at the Sheraton hotel. The Lions club leads the program with D W Thoe presiding and George J Johnson chairing. Okey Allison of Winston Salem Lions will lead songs with the Lions quartet.
B W Hackney Jr announces prize winners for Boy Scout exhibits at the High Point Fair last week. Winners include Bayne Keever Walter Shanklin Warren Godwin Millard Cable D H Parnell Frank Hunsucker Troop 4 10 16 and 1 with prizes from 50 cents to $2 for categories such as map making wood carving aviation and Archery.
The High Point Democratic Executive committee will gather at the city lake Thursday evening at 6 15 for dinner and a general meeting announced by Walter Crissman chairman. No business is expected. chairmen of 12 precincts have tickets and all 65 members are expected to attend.
Ina Brown 34 of 1201 Park Street died last night from a self inflicted gunshot to the heart. Police said a domestic argument with husband Lee Brown preceded the act. Three older children Edna 14 Mildred 12 and Mary 10 are named. two younger unable to be identified. Coroner notified funeral home to embalm the body and hold an inquest today.
The local y horseshoe squad edged Thomasville 4 to 2 on their court yesterday afternoon. Hill starred with 65 ringers in singles and 12 in doubles, besting Stoker who had 63 ringers. Match results included High Point 0 Thomasville 2 Gray 2 Hoover 2 Carmichael 0 Stoker 0 Hill 2 Warren 2 Jarrett 1 Noah 2 Leonard 0 Gray 2 Jarrett 0.
A caller claimed Shirley Temple was in the local police headquarters. Desk Sergeant Kien Ridge denied it, later learning a Shirley Temple film reel had been left at the station by a distributor after a theater closed, mistaken for a bomb.
The High Point college lyceum series for 1935 36 will feature five attractions. Wallace the Magician opens October 1, Kry and his Symphony Band perform October 28, Twin City Glee Club appears December 3, Elliott James lectures on air and scientific displays, and soprano Miss Ethelynde Smith closes April 24. Season tickets are limited due to seating constraints and available through the lyceum committee.
Funeral services for Eugene Staple Parrish who died at his McAnally apartment on South Wrenn street were held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. police sergeant Parrish was honored by colleagues as pallbearers with a quartet singing sacred hymns. Surviving relatives include his wife a sister Mrs Lillie Parrish Swan a niece Mrs J P Johnson a nephew LeRoy Bernhardt and two grand-nieces Caroline Johnson and Suzanne Earnhardt.
The YMCA will host a Barn Yard golf tournament Saturday afternoon with invited city horseshoe players. A silver trophy will go to the doubles winner, with honors for the singles winner. Players must provide their own shoes. An exhibition match follows the elimination round between the ladder leader and runner-up. Manager Glenn Hoover plans to field the top four ladder players for the Raleigh State fair series.
A coroner's jury acquitted Deputy Sheriff Arthur Robbins in the death of Grover Doggett a 24 year old blacksmith after Robbins surrendered to the sheriff saying he shot during a scuffle Doggett was reportedly intoxicated and armed with a blackjack and gun at the time of the incident in Rutherpordton.
The High Point Enterprise announces a free cooking school directed by Mrs. Mildred Seaber to open at the Paramount theater next Tuesday at 9 30 in the morning. Sessions run Tuesday through Friday with demonstrations, recipes, new foods and equipment. admission is free for all women.
Prospects for a banner year at High Point College look bright as its 12th annual session opens. Enrollment may be among the largest in school history. Regular classes began Friday at 8 30 with the first student assembly in the chapel. President Humphreys announces expanded student government and new rules on absences while all students are guests of the First Methodist Protestant church this morning. A tea is planned at Woman's Hall this afternoon from 3 to 6.
High Point's American Legion post at 205 Commerce Street starts a clothing drive for underprivileged children Tuesday. Commander James E. Lyon urges volunteers with cars to contact the Legion headquarters at 2040 to arrange pickups. The drive lasts next week with daily city sections announced. clothing distribution follows after committee review and repairs by the Legion Auxiliary.
Walter E. Vassar announces the Greensboro College Glee Club lineup for the coming year. The sopranos include Kathleen Mc Iver Bess Spreedlove Virginia Smith Cornelia Edens Macy Watson Pauline Moser Dees Dorothy Livengood Nellie Alexander Mildred Os bore Adelene Jones Patti Sue Hipps Mary Frances Harrill and others. Second sopranos feature Martha Martin Margarette Godwin Virginia Dave Patrick Nancy Pugh Jayne Nate Nancy Phipps Elizabeth Delinger Helen Hickey Charlotte Hammer Ellen Singleton Annie Lee Davis Vivian Branson and Mary Elizabeth Robbins. Altos list Jane Whicker Josephine Barnes Nancy Byrd iles Mary Lois feaer Martha Lieores Alma Cade Elizabeth Menden
The High Point Christian Endeavor Union announces its third mass meeting of the year to be held Tuesday evening September 24 at 7 30 p m at the Lebanon M P church in Mechanicsville. Hermen Yokely will lead the devotional with several local societies taking part. New societies Spring Hill M P and Pleasant Grove M P are expected visitors. A social hour and a Coke Cecil magic program will follow the business session.
The list names club members from multiple towns including Winston Salem Greensboro Raleigh and Burlington along with officers for this year. It lists Misses Breedlove Dellinger Wicker Cade and Hammer in roles such as business manager assistant business manager secretary treasurer and publicity manager.
In High Point the city lacks shelter for transients after the Greensboro federal camp closed. Police say sleeping in city buildings violates regulations, Salvation Army may reopen aid only if Community Chest funds cover 80. Community relief costs run to 4000 to 6000 dollars. budget decisions pending.
Parents and students seek federal aid for needy high schoolers but local officials have only newspaper information. Principal Henry Grady Owens says he wrote the state director weeks ago without a reply. Aid of 3 to 6 dollars per month helps with transport and school supplies.
Emerywood pro Andy Merrilees and Thomasville Country Club pro C. C. McCulston depart early for Bassett Virginia to participate in a special invitation golf tournament. Fifteen professionals from North Carolina and Virginia are invited to compete over 18 holes for 100 dollars in prize money.
The Ace of Spades announces a contest translating a Scottish dialect letter from Norman Fidler. First prize is a registered Cocker Spaniel puppy, next five prizes theater tickets. Entries due by Oct 1 noon. open only to non Scots. readers translate three installments and submit full version.
Marianne Pech aged 102 was struck and killed at Niedergrune Station Germany by a train she did not hear. The incident highlights dangers on rail lines near stations in Germany.
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