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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1931

Page

8

Probable Cause Found In Manslaughter Case

Judge Lewis B Teague found probable cause in involuntary manslaughter charges against Olin Atkins and T D Ferree, linked to a collision that killed 20 year old Guy Wood. Both drivers were bound over to Guilford Superior Court on bonds $1500 each after a prolonged municipal court hearing.

Olin Atkins Lake Street T. D. Ferree Gatewood Guy Wood Lewis EB. Teague Guilford Superior Court Anaanm Mary Nearing Wood Kearns Street Atkins Ferree Kearns Park Streets High Point

Sale of Valuable Land by Trustee in Greensboro

Sale is held under a deed of trust for 7200 dollars secured by Herbert L Curlee and wife to W A J Idol as trustee. The property, recorded in Guilford County Book 629 page 325, will be sold in Greensboro on October 6, 1931 at 2 pm. Ad Vv IL Trustee Peacock Dalton Attorneys.

Herbert L. Curlee Lie K. Curlee W. A. J. Idol Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County Greensboro Ad Vv Peacock & Dalton, Attys

Apple Blossoms Blooming In Fall At Swann Home

Haywood Swann of 330 South Wrenn Street presented The Enterprise with a full-blown apple blossom growing from a twig still bearing a faded leaf. The 30 year old tree in the Swanns' yard remains vigorous and has already yielded ten bushels of large luscious apples this year.

Haywood

Garfield Mack Arrested For Prohibition Violation

Garfield Mack of Wade Street was arrested after officers found a half gallon fruit jar of whiskey behind a bathtub in his home. He posted $100 bond for the municipal court appearance Monday.

Garfield Mack Wade Street Hall and Wall Mack

Certificate of Dissolution High Point Underwear Co NC

North Carolina Secretary of State certifies the High Point Underwear Company dissolved by unanimous stockholders consent. Principal office 310 N Main St High Point Guilford County. agent R B Terry named for service. Filed August 20 1931 with records on file. signed by Secretary J A Hartness.

North Carolina Department of State High Point Underwear Company Main Street High Point Guilford State of North Carolina R. B. Terry J. A. Hartness State of Raleigh A. D J A. Hartness

Guilford County State College Alumni Discuss Consolidation

Members of the Guilford county chapter of the North Carolina State College Alumni Association met at the King Cotton hotel in Greensboro. Dean I C Schaub discussed potential effects of consolidating state institutions into a great state university.

Guilford County N. C. State College Alumni Association King Cotton Hotel Greensboro I. C Schaub State College University of State W. H. Hodgin W. H. Sullivan John H. Bonitz C. W. Gold J. W. Brawley Alay T. Bowler Elbert Lewis L. C. Atkisson George Foushee Hodgin Polk Denmark J. B. Lawrence R. H. Brown Greensboro Lions Club E. Z. Jones Charlie Bodenhamer

Feeble Proof on Masked Men Near City Dump

A man told Sheriff Gray he was stopped by a masked trio near the Prospect road city dump and warned not to speak. Neighbors and Mrs. E Hunt report no disturbances or sightings near the dump at the alleged time.

Prospect Road C. L. Gray E. Hunt

Mitchells Grove to Hold Meeting at M P Church

An special meeting is announced for Mitchells Grove M P church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock with a children’s program at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Pupils from the M P Children’s home will perform. The public is invited to attend.

Mitchell’s Grove M. P. Church M. P. Children’s Home

High Point Church Growth and Early Local Industry 1896

The Chamber reports rapid High Point development in 1896 with many churches and expanding church work led by Methodist and Presbyterian groups. It details several 1890s furniture firms, their capitals, officers, and products, plus the tobacco maker W. P. Pickett & Co. and its brands and location history.

Chamber OF Commere High Point Friends E. A. Snow Presbyterian Tate Furniture Company A. M. Rankin R. J. Bell A. T. Tate J. H. Tate F. N. Tate R. B. White J. J. Welch Alma Furniture Co, Incorporated J. P. Redding H. W. Fraser Point Furniture Co. Incorporated T. F. Wrenn M. J. Wrenn Furniture Company Incorporated ED. A. Snow F. M. Pickett W. H. Ragan R. F. Dalton John A. Lindsay Ome Co. Incorporated J. M. Walker J. J. Cox Wm. Tate

Special Service At Colored Church Here

The Cherry Street Presbyterian church will observe pre rally day commission service at morning worship tomorrow. The pastor urges all members of the church to be present on this occasion.

Cherry Street Presbyterian Church

Andrews Attending Education Meeting

T Wingate Andrews superintendent of High Point city schools went to Raleigh to attend a North Carolina Education Association executive council meeting that began the night before. He serves on the advisory council.

T. Wingate Andrews High Point City Raleigh North Carolina Education Association Mr. Andrews

Local Physicians In New Quarters Move Downtown

Dr. C. S. Grayson and Dr. N. S. Stirewall relocated from the Stanton Welch building to new offices above Ring Drug on North Main street. The move followed remodeling of the Stanton Welch building.

C. S. Grayson N. S. Stirewall Stanton- Welch Ring Drug Company North Main Street Stanton-Welch

Promotion Day Observed In Sunday Schools Here

Promotion Day will be observed at Wesley Memorial church school at 9 45 tomorrow with special programs and visits by teachers for pupils aged 3 to 15. The observance begins Childhood and Youth Week across Southern Methodism while Rev G Ray Jordan preaches God’s Greatest Encouragement and leads the morning worship.

Wesley Memorial Church G. Ray Jordan Charles Haddon Nabers First Presbyterian Church

First Baptist Church Announces Weekend Services and Meetings

Reverend A B Conrad will preach at morning and evening services on Sunday with sermons titled Worthwhile Religion and The Little Big Man and the Big Little Man. J D Koonce Jr to sing. Junior activities at 11am. Rally Day Sunday. Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday 3 30 to observe State Mission Day with Nettie Hoge speaking. David Livingstone R A meets at 225 Lindsay St. Billy Shields leads discussion on State Missions. Wednesday prayer meeting as usual.

First Baptist A. B. Conrad First Baptist Church J. D. Koonce, Jr R. A G. A Woman's Missionary Society Nettie Hoge Piedmont Association David Livingstone Lindsay Street Billy Shields

Emmanuel Luth eran Sermons and Green Street Baptist Promotion Day

Emmanuel Lutheran church marks Sunday with an 11 oclock sermon Blessed and Blessing. The evening sermon title is The Life Which We Now Live and Sunday school will feature graded instruction. Green Street Baptist observes annual promotion day at 945 AM with exercises replacing morning service and a short sermon on Try the Tithe by Rev. George T. Tunstall. Public invited.

Emmanuel Lutheran Emmanuel Lutheran Church Green Street Baptist Green Street Baptist Church George T. Tunstall

Revival Plan At West End Church Tomorrow

In pastor absence Rev Hoyle Love leads a revival in Cedar Falls. Prof L R Johnston principal of High Point High School to fill the West End Baptist pulpit at morning services tomorrow. Clarence A Smith moderator of the Piedmont Baptist Association will give the evening sermon at 745. Subjects for both sermons have not been announced. Regular services Sunday school and societies will be held at usual hours.

Hoyle Love Cedar Falls L. R. Johnston High Point High School West End

St Edwards Church Plans Nine Oclock Mass Tomorrow

St Edwards Catholic Church will start its regular day with a nine oclock mass tomorrow. Sunday school is at 9 45 followed by evening services at 7 45 with Rev Co E Murphy delivering a sermon on Mark 15 25 It was the third hour and they crucified Him.

St. Edwards Catholic St. Edwards Catholic Church Co. E. Murphy

Harvesters and Landmarks at First Reformed Church

The Sunday worship remembers veteran ministers and features a sermon on The Harvesters. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m. The Junior and Young People's C E B Societies meet at 6 30 p m with a 7 30 p m night service as the pastor preaches on Land mark.

First Reformed Church the Reformed Church C. EB

Sale of lands under deed of trust in Guilford County

Public auction to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Greensborough Court House, North Carolina, on October 9, 1931, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by a deed of trust from Louis C. Purgurson and Lille Furgurson to Wachovia Bank & Trust Company. The Trustee Insured Mortgage Bondination of North Carolina, Trustee, will convey the described property at 505 Jones Street High Point, North Carolina, beginning at a stake on Jones Street and Meadow Street.

Louis C. Purgurson Lille Furgurson Wachovia Bank & Trust Company High Point N. C North Carolina Register of Deeds Guilford County Greensmeee Jones Street Meadow Street

Skeptical Lass Questions Egg In Saucer Mystery

A child at the Enterprise office saw an egg in a saucer, half-cooked by the sun, and doubted a hen laid it. She and an older girl questioned the odd display, prompting the paper to note it will label such curiosities to preserve belief.

Enterprise

C. E. Society Plans Week of Meetings Next Sunday

On Tuesday night the C. E. Society holds its monthly business meeting. Wednesday night features a mid week Prayer Service. Preparations will be made at that service for the week of meetings beginning next Sunday night. Do not fail to attend.

C. E. Society

Glenola Services at Glenola Baptist Church

Glenola Baptist Church holds Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 led by Rev. E. C. Roach. The sermon titled He Lingered will be preached. The public is invited to attend.

Glenola Glenola Baptist Church E. C. Roach

Russia’s Slow Landing Parachute Delivers Safe Egg Basket

A newly developed Russian parachute lands eggs intact from a 3000 foot drop. In tests a hen strapped to the egg basket remained unharmed and none of the eggs cracked. The device reportedly costs only 25 dollars and lands gently enough to protect delicate cargo.

Moscow Russia

Garnishment action filed in High Point municipal court

North Carolina Guilford County case against W E B Etheridge and others seeks attachment of all debts and obligations owed to the defendant by garnishees Carolina Garment Company Textile Distributors Inc and High Point Overall Company trading as Carolina Garment Company. Warrant issued Sept 18 1931 with notice to defendant to answer or demur. Clerk Irvin S Ingram.

North Carolina Guilford County SB Point Dillons Ex Commission Company W. Buveridee High Point Overall Company Carolina Garment Company Textile Distributors, Inc W. E B. Etheridge Mtiff Garener Irvin Ingram City of High Point

Cecil Acquitted On Breaking Charge

D. O. Cecil, a well known local oil operator, was acquitted in municipal court yesterday of breaking and entering a filling station. The station was operated by J. S. Dennis. The prior report stating a $30 fine and costs was incorrect. the action was dismissed.

D. O. Cecil J. 5 S. Dennis Cecil

Salvation Army Bazaar Planned At South Main Hall

The Salvation Army will host a bazaar at the local army hall on South Main Street Monday evening starting at 7. About 200 miscellaneous colored slides will be shown. Clothing sandwiches coffee and country produce will be sold. A program of songs recitations and other acts is planned and officials urge public attendance.

Salvation Army South Main Street

Sale of valuable land by trustee in High Point North Carolina

A public auction of a Guilford county tract in High Point Township is set for October 26, 1931 at 2:10 p.m. in the Masonic Building unless the deeded terms are met. The sale is conducted by Peacock and Dalton, attorneys, for High Point Personal Building and Loans Association, with cash as the sale term.

A. M. Ee W. A High Point Peroneal Building and Tees Association Register of Deeds Far County Ee Man N. C Mon Paneer Oecamer Guilford County North Carols High Point Township Kearns Street Jefferson Avenue Ae Peacock & Dalton, Attys

Notice of action in Guilford County Superior Court

In the Superior Court before the Clerk, Maggie Benson as administratrix seeks sale of late B Benson lands to raise debts. Wink Haithcock is named as a defendant and must appear October 26, 1931, in Greensboro to answer the complaint. case filed by A Wayland Re, Clerk, Guilford County.

North Carolina Guilford County Ason D. B. Benson Maggie Benson Wink Haithcock Greensboro A. Wayland Guilford Coun E. H.smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Superior Court DR. F. C. Sharp Commercial National Bank West Broad R. H. Smith Mitchell’s Grove Robert Brockett Andrews First Methodist Protestant Church North Main Richardson R. S. Farmer E. B. Stimson ST. Mary's Episcopal St. Mary's Episcopal Church North Main and Farriss Avenue H. Norwood Bowne West End Baptist Aed Wilson Motor Company O’connor Flower Shop Hamilton Florist English St Martine’s Inc Schwartz Shoe Shop Lass Perpetual High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association the Commercial National Bank V. A
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