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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1936

Page

2

Two Men Bound For High Court On Robbery Charge

Levi Jones 29 of Jamestown and Julius Reid 21 of 618 East Washington street faced robbery charges in municipal court before Judge Teague. Each held on $300 bond for Superior Court trial after alleged theft from taxi rider JA Phillips who said a left cash and a "lucky" item were taken. Phillips admitted spending his WPA income on liquor and taxis. Additional cases included a mortgage disposal dismissal and a witness fine resolved.

Levi Jones Jamestown Julius Reid East Washington Street Old Superior Court Lewis E. Teague South High Point East Washington Street Jones Phillips WPA Pat Brown E. R. Owens Brown Winston-Salem

Dr J W Tankersly outlines Guilford county survey results

Dr J W Tankersly of Greensboro presented a business survey of Guilford county to the Lions Club. He said the county area leads Richmond and Atlanta in market values wages and auto registrations. 379 of 1000 Greensboro shoppers were from High Point. Arthur Ozment and Bob Smith led the program and Dr L R Zimmerman won the attendance prize. The club voted to join civic groups for a barbecue for High Point farmers at the city lake on October 7.

J. W. Tankersly Greensboro Guilford County Lions Club Richmond Atlanta High Point Arthur Ozment Bob Smith L. R. Zimmerman George Rankin City Lake

Red Cross Seeks Old Chairs for Home Hygiene School

The American Red Cross appeals for old chairs to use in the Home Hygiene and Care of Sick school at 108 East Commerce Street. Donors should call the Red Cross office. The program opens October 1 to teach housewives hygiene skills and related topics.

Red Cross American Red Cross East Commerce Street Indusps

Court Dockets Note Reckless Driving and Related Offenses

T S. Wilson fined for reckless driving and discharged. Hazel W. Miller ordered to pay half costs for reckless driving. Charles Patterson charged with interfering with an officer with costs. O. M. Petree reckless driving. B. B. Wilkerson dismissed for following an ambulance. Elmer Sensenback Jr. reckless driving. half costs. Joe Kaney operating intoxicated with five months on county roads suspended for three years upon $25 and costs. prohibited from driving state for one year. Harrison Brown seduction. probable cause found. held for Guilford Superior Court bond $500. Mrs J A Walden reckless driving dismissed. J W Johnson Shamrock service station assault with deadly weapon. 12 months suspended on county roads. Hazel Hicks disorderly conduct. costs.

T.S. Wilson Reckles Hazel W. Miller Charles Patterson O. M. Petree B. B. Wilkerson Elmer Sensenback, Jr Joe Kaney Harrison Brown Guilford Superior Court J. A. Walden J. W. Johnson Shamrock Hazel Hicks

Wall Street Stocks Mixed with High Volume Trading

The New York stock list shows broad activity with many firms including Alaska Juneau, Anaconda, Am Can, Am Car Fay, and Colum G & B advancing modestly while declines appear for others like Union Carbide and Union Pacific. Final tally notes total stock sales at 1,513,990. AAs

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Beasley Sues Frye Over Auto Crash Damages

J. R. Beasley files in High Point municipal court seeking 75 dollars actual and 250 dollars punitive damages for an May 3 1936 collision in Stokes county after Frye backed his car into Beasleys path.

J. R. Beasley High Point Glen Frye Stokes County

Divorce Sought by Alton Johnson from Thelma Johnson

Alton Johnson files for absolute divorce from Thelma Johnson on the grounds of more than two years separation. They were married in June 1926 and separated September 4 1984.

Alton Johnson High Point Thelma Johnson

Robbery Attempt Reported by Independent Bus Lines Driver

Paul Greer, driver for Independent Bus Lines, told police last night two Negroes tried to rob him at 10:50 near Vail and Gurley streets. He escaped without losing any money.

Paul Greer Vail Gurley

John Dawson 78 Jamestown resident dies after stroke

John Dawson 78 retired farmer of route one Jamestown died at home about 10:25 last night after a two week illness. He suffered a stroke two weeks ago and had been homebound. Surviving are his widow Margaret Yokeley and sister Mrs. Sarah Hubbard of Jamestown. Funeral at Mitchells Grove Methodist Protestant church at 2:30 Saturday. Interment in church cemetery.

John Dawson Jamestown Rockingham County John Mary Jordan Dawson Margaret Yokeley Sarah Hubbard Mitchell’s Grove Methodist Protestant Church

Two Homes Ransacked In Local Break-ins

Police reports disclose two breakings at residences. BE Bennett of 500 Woodrow avenue reported entry through a rear window with three suits two sport coats and four dresses stolen. Mrs H F Adams of 602 Everett street said a pass key unlocked her home last Saturday and $40 was taken. No arrests had been made.

BE. H. Bennett Woodrow Avenue H. F. Adams Everett Street

New Students to Be Honored at College Faculty Reception

The High Point College faculty hosts a reception for new students tonight at eight at Robert's Hall. An annual campus social event, it officially welcomes newcomers to the college community.

High Point College Robert’s Hall

Permits To Repair Granted Here

Fire Chief BE. K. Ingram issued a repair permit to the Simmons Properties for remodeling Harllee's, Inc., located at 130 South Main.

BE. K. Ingram Simmons Properties Harllee’s, Inc South Main

Street Work and Home Improvements Reported Citywide

The report lists completed street projects costing about $6 000 with permits to follow. Kennedy Oil expands to 2301 English Street for 200 and a church at 612 Highland Avenue is reroofed with a new flue for 250. Mrs M P Wiggs rem and reroofs at 11 Ward Street for 131 and reroofs again for 25.

Low Kennedy Oil Company English Street Highland Arenue M. P. Wiggs Ward Street

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