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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1938

Page

11

Piedmont Baptist Men To Hold Meeting Today

Baptist Men of the Piedmont Association meet at Eller Memorial Baptist Greensboro at 2 PM with the theme Every Man to Do a Man's Part. Speakers include Caldwell Falk Paschal Jones and music by Love and a Young Men’s quartet.

Piedmont Association Eller Memorial Baptist Church Greensboro Piedmont Henry E. Love First Baptist Church Reidsville O. E. Lee First Baptist Church of Teensboro L. Paschal The Street Baptist Church Pas Baptist Grover H. Jones Baptist Church of High

Funeral for 87 year old Davis held at Fairfield church

Funeral services for Squire John M. Davis 87 were held at the Fairfield M P church with Rev. Madison and Dr. P E Endley presiding. The service included a quartet and solo performances, followed by interment in the church cemetery.

Squire Ohn M. Davis Is Home Parkway Fairfield M. P Thervices Madison M. P P. Endley High Point College Pauline Hicks Iss Vera Smith Carey Davis A. J. Koonce Misa Veraith Jesus M. P.urch John Butts George Weant Davearsh Dr. L. H. Zimmerman Wis E. Teague J. B. Spen

Pistol Range Opened by High Point Police Next Tuesday

The High Point police department will formally open its new pistol range on Homestead Avenue next Tuesday at 3 PM. Mayor C. G. Grayson presides with FBI agent I. E. Nitschke giving a firearms demonstration. A barbecue dinner caps the dedication with invited police, pistol club members, and city officials expected.

C. 8 Grayson High Point I. E. Nitschke Federal Bureau of Investigation Nitschke Harold Nathan Edgar Hoover FBI Nathan W. G. Friddie Homestead Avenue

It Is Said Intelligence Growth Stops at Age Fourteen

An old saying claims human intelligence stops growing at fourteen and later declines. The comment reflects a debated view on cognitive development and aging without scientific consensus.

Siberian Meteor Wind Blows Down Forests in 1908

In 1908 a meteor wind toppled trees across about 100 square miles in Siberia, leaving a vast scarred landscape and prompting scientific interest in extraterrestrial blast effects.

Siberia

Ace of Spades tale and small town musings mix

A mixed column notes a city council member urging bridge reopening on Main Street and reports a store opening nearby. It includes a bus route gripe from Prospect residents, a child’s prayer joke, social notes on Miss Madeline Hoover, and a columnist remark on evolving fashion terms.

Main Street

Fall Campaign Battles Loom In High Point

Republicans and Democrats prepare for a strenuous fall campaign in High Point with plans for party headquarters in October and a full slate of township to county offices. Democratic leaders endorse Judge Lewis E Tea gue for the sixth district Congress seat amid a heated political backdrop.

High Point Nepetlnane Sata Criseman Crisemen Lewis E. Teague

Re Surfacing Of Main Street To Begin Soon

The project to resurface Main Street from Commerce to English and cover the street railway track from Main to Pine will start late this week or early next. Sam H Strickland says Leon Ellis, Greensboro contractor, won the bid on September 7 for about $9,000. Financing comes from the State Highway and Public Works commission for urban maintenance funds. An asphalt top surface will be laid curb to curb on Main Street from Commerce to English. The English Street link will cover only the railway track center.

Main Street Commerce Main Pine Sam H Strickland Public Works Leon Ellis Greensboro State Highway and Public Works Commission Commerce Street English Street

Funeral Service Today for David A Fowler

Funeral services for David Abner Fowler who died Saturday morning will be held at 3 o clock at the home of his sister Mrs M C Culler 320 Woodrow Avenue conducted by Rev C N Royal pastor of Green Street Baptist Church. Interment will be at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Surviving are the widow and five children two daughters in law three sisters and three brothers.

Davi Abner Fowler M. C. Culler Woodrow Avenue C. N. Royal Green Street Baptist Church Oakwood Memorial Park Fowler Roy Mickey Marvin Segers Atlanta, Ga Williard Pogue Jacksonville Fla William Fowler Fila Paril Fowler High Point G. W. Thomas King, N. C Mont Cc. Culler P. L. Culler Charles Roy D G. Fowler

Flood area scenes head to Paramount newsreel today

North Carolina Theaters Inc city manager Hugh J Smart announced a newsreel showing flood area scenes at the Paramount theater today.

Paramount Theater Hugh J. Smart North Carolina Theaters, Inc

Unliquidated NC Bank assets sold at Guilford court sale

Unliquidated assets of the North Carolina Bank and Trust Company with a book value of 3,666,536 and appraised value of 423,675 were sold at the Guilford courthouse door for 351,500 to Ralph Lewis and Huger S. King of Greensboro. Judge H Hoyle Sink confirmed the sale. Lewis and King bid against Charles T. Hagan Jr and Sidney J. Stern and W. H. Hunter. The sale may trigger an early final dividend to creditors. common creditors have already received 60 percent.

Greensboro North Carolina Bank and Trust Company Guilford Courthouse Ralph Lewis Huger King H. Hoyle Sink Lewis Mr. King Charles T. Hagan, Jr Sidney J. Stern W. H. Hunter

Murder warrant sworn against Paul Jordan in shooting

A murder warrant was sworn out in Asheboro yesterday for Paul Jordan a service station operator and former High Point officer connected to the shooting of Fowler on the Trinity Thomasville highway. Jordan claimed an argument over a knife preceded the shot and was jailed while Fowler’s condition was listed as critical.

Paul Jordan Asheboro Fowler High Point Jordan Trinity - Thomasville Sherif Carl E. King Randolph County Randolph

Home Hygiene Classes Taught In Senior High School

Two new courses in home hygiene and care of the sick were started at the senior high school with Red Cross sponsorship. Since October last year ten classes have trained 163 graduates across Highland Village Johnson Street school and local high schools.

Red Cram High Point Highland Village Johnson Street Health Department

Rosh Hashono Will Be Celebrated Here

The Jewish community in High Point and worldwide will begin the year 6699 at sundown, observing two days of Rosh Hashono with services led by a freedium and Rabbi J. M. Preedman. Highlights include Shofar sounds, talks on a Happy New Year and the Challenge of the Shofar, and sacred convocation with no work.

High Point Freedium J. M. Preedman Johanan Ben Zakkai

Service Held For Thos Logan White

Funeral services for 80 year old Thomas Logan White were held Saturday afternoon at 2 from 110 Cheetnut Street. Dr. E H Blackard led the service with a quartet singing Rock Of Ages and Jesus Savior Pilot Me, accompanied by Frances Lewis. Numa F Reid Lodge of Masons conducted grave rites and pallbearers were White family brothers and nephews. Interment followed in Trinity cemetery.

Thomas Logan White Cheetnut Street E. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial M. E. Church J. Gurney Briggs Roy Padgett Nat Walker J. Lawrence White Jesus Savious W. G. Kirkman H. R. Jones Trinity Cemetery

Dr Bonnell To Speak At Springfield Today

Dr Allen T Bonnell economist at University of North Carolina will deliver an educational address at Springfield Friends church today. Allen Jay school board members and faculty are expected to attend with the club choir under Mrs T Bennison providing songs. Chester C Hayworth chairs the educational committee and will introduce the speaker.

Springfield Friends Church Allen Jay School Springfield Allen Jay Clee Club T. Bennison Allen T. Bonnell University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of St.outs Chester C. Hayworth

Building Permits Authorized For Week Worth Eleven Thousand

Inspector FE K Ingram lists 18 permits totaling 11107 for new homes and repairs. Projects include four new houses on Forest Avenue Barbee Street Hay Street and East Green Street with costs of 3000 4000 550 and 1500 plus various repairs and remodeling on Lexington Avenue Commerce Street Washington Street Main Street and other locations.

FE. K. Ingram D. Morgan Forest Avenue Richardson Hawthorne Streets Anna D. McGir Barbee Street Fifth Trent Sherrod Avenue Weatley Street C. B. Crawley Eest Washington Street W. D. Simmons Properties Main Street Ervin Dukes Old Road Amos Realty Company Penieenen Carrick Avenue Vail and Ingram North Main Street Fred P. Ingram English Street Dixie Realty Company Burton Street Jack Byerly Loin Street W. T. Michael Carr Street

Milk Fund Drive Totals $75 With $3,000 Goal Ahead

The Junior Service League Milk Fund receipts show $75 raised as the drive enters its second week. The annual program aids undernourished city children and funds are expected to exceed last year’s nearly $3,000 cost. Contributions may be sent to Miss Dorothy Bell in care of The Enterprise.

Junior Service League Dorothy Bell Junior Service League Milk Fund Nathan Ayers T.E.L First Baptist Ehurch Civedo Eek Bee

Fate of High Point Hospital Bond Vote Hinges on 5620 Voters

In High Point North Carolina a special bond election seeks approval for a 100000 municipal hospital project funded by bonds up to 900000 plus related costs. With 5632 registered voters polls open 7 am to 6 10 pm Tuesday and a 2817 favorable tally needed for passage.

High Point Council Chamber North Carolina Hospital Campaign Committee C. 8. Grayson Dc. R. Hinshaw J. H. Allred J. Frank Hart Paceman Ben L. Herman

Mrs Allie Craven Dies In Davidson County

Mrs Allie Craven 70 wife of T H Craven died at her High Point North Carolina home Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. She was a longtime Abbotts Creek resident born February 3 1868 in Davidson County. Survived by husband two daughters four sons nineteen grandchildren one sister two brothers three half sisters one half brother and a step mother. Funeral at Spring Hill Methodist Protestant church Monday at 2 30 p m with burial in the church cemetery.

Allie Craven T. H. Craven High Point Route Two Craven Abbotts Creek Davidson County James Cynthia Hilton Kennedy Blanche Summers Thomasville Annie Saintesing Carl Craven Carson Craven Carmel Craven Caswell Craven Marvin Johnson Robert Linville Kennedy Treva Lloyd Lillian Class Esther Myers Ransom Kennedy

Veterans of Foreign Wars Meeting Notice

The weekly meeting of the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held Monday night at 7 30 at post headquarters on North Main Street.

Post Veterans of Foreign Wars North Main Street

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Jesse Davis Kernersville Route One Sarah Lane Thomas Rhyne Martha Zane Rhyne Evie Thornton Deep Friends Church Enterprise Piedmont Baptist Ites Or ‘Squire’ Davis E. Reitzel J. D. Brame H. Lanier Henry Newerhaver E. Kearns L. R. Terry A. York H. L. Brockman H. Rhodes Capt. A. M. Rann Lewis Davis T. R. Ballard al Spencer Fred Gordy Hot Ferree Lloyd Scheetz Davette Alson Gray Claude Reit Ralph Vance C. C. Use Church Cemetery I. B. Nitachke John Mebane Charles Patterson G. E. Hutchens South Main Street Prospect Trinity School Carolyn Madeline Hoover Edward M. Ruttenber Daily News Record New York G O. P David A. Fowler WN. C. Bank Bnai Israel Synagogue RABAT J. M. Preadman Thos Logan White Bonnell Total Davidson
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