01 Dec 1932
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Newspaper
Franklin Press And Highlands Maconian
Location
Franklin, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
1
Public school expenses show a 22 1 2 percent decline from the budgeted 32 403074 dollars for 1931 1932. The drop reflects lower current expenses including teachers salaries during the period.
Alfred S. Brower, director of the state's purchasing and contracts, estimates the plan will save about $1,000 in the first year of operation ending June 30. He notes a gasoline bill reduction of $215,000 in the state's total outlay.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation approved 19,923,000 in self liquidating loans for toll bridges housing and waterworks. By month end total projects approved to relieve unemployment and stimulate business reached 1,548,000,000. Football fatalities rise to 37 this season with five victims from colleges and 17 from high schools. Also Carolina Light and Power faced a rate increase order for 12,009 an unspecified unit across 100 sites. South Carolina public utilities commission rejected the same proposals as North Carolina.
A special nine member commission presented to Governor Gardner on Saturday its proposed constitutional revisions. Key provisions include removing certain tax restrictions on state debt not needing a public vote, granting the governor veto power, and limiting absentee voting to the physically disabled and military service members. If three fifths approval in both houses is achieved, the instrument will go to a public vote in 193.
Everett Mull, a Morganton man, died at sunrise in Nevada's lethal gas chamber for a murder linked to a liquor quarrel last year. Henry Ford underwent a critical operation in Detroit, with recovery expected to be normal. The state faced wintry weather and high winds along the North Carolina coast, causing property damage and one exposure death.
The American Federation of Labor approved at Cincinnati on Monday a plan for a six hour workday five days a week to relieve unemployment across the nation.
J E Lancaster, Macon County relief chair, warns public school teachers acting as committee chairs that Red Cross flour should go only to those without access to any other source. He urges careful distribution, removal of committee members who receive aid, and requests lists of all flour or Red Cross aid recipients for next steps. The note calls for meeting at the courthouse on Saturday at 2 pm after the teachers meeting.
Mrs Everett attended the funeral of her nephew Donald Freeman in Cherokee on Saturday. During her absence, Mrs J H Stribling, Franklin operator, substituted on the Highlands switchboard. Britain France and other European nations were told by the American government that the December 15 debt installment must be paid before any general war debt review. The action followed a White House conference between President Hoover and President elect Roosevelt.
A collision at a railroad crossing in Athens Georgia Friday morning killed four children and the driver of a school bound car. One more child was badly hurt as the automobile was struck by a moving train.
Fire loss of 529327 dollars was reported for Mark Carlie in October tied to Higgs. The incident timeline centers on October and notes the substantial damage figure and involved party.
Santa arrival in Franklin drew a laughing, howling crowd of 2000 to 3000 county children. Delayed by a detour and a breakdown, he wedged through the jam with aid from Police Chief Bob Henry. He handed out gifts as the crowd cheered, then headed to Highlands for more December tours before returning to Asheville.
Letters from Macon county boys to Santa Claus published in The Franklin Press recount children’s wishes for Christmas 1932. Readers are asked to check next week if a letter is not printed this week.
In Tellico North Carolina dated November 28 1932 children write to Santa Claus asking for various gifts including a ball bicycle toy wagon airplane beads crayons a notebook candy oranges a doll leg ball bead necklace and shoes. Several ages and grades are noted with short personal details and a closing sign off from Alfreda Simonds.
W L McCoy, a Franklin attorney, was restrained by an order issued in open court after a non-suit in a damage suit against John B Justice administrator of Perry Hyatt estate and others. The injunction stops McCoy from pursuing any further actions arising from disputes with the defendants, citing frivolous litigation and damage to taxpayers. The case cites prior 1929 and 1930 actions where McCoy claimed a conspiracy to ruin his character and business.
A man who had allegedly suffered memory loss reached his Badokesville Florida home after a secret departure from a Asheville sanitarium, spending two months away before returning on Friday.
Three adults leading a small demonstration disrupted a Thanksgiving dinner for President Hoover at the White House gates. Police stationed guards all day to keep order as the marchers were arrested and turned away.
A.M. Higgins of the Carolina Motor Club declares Sylva will again issue 1933 auto and truck license plates through Jackson Chevrolet Company. Plates usable after December 15 cost 33 cents per hundred pounds. The Sylva office serves Jackson, Macon, Swain, Kalany, Cherokee and Clay counties. If convenient, owners may mail a U S Postal money order to the Carolina Motor Club in Sylva with their 1983 card to obtain plates by return mail.
Macon county will install its newly elected county officers at a public meeting in the courthouse Monday evening at 7 30 following the November 8 general election. John W. Edwards will preside with a 7 30 program including a string band, announcements, and a 8 p m radio broadcast from Chapel Hill. Frank I. Murray will administer oaths during the 9 p m installation of officers as Patton Groner Long and Leach make brief statements.
Friends of Judge Hoyle Sink of Lexington expect him to seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1930s Ashe county item. Sink, known for banning politics on the bench, declined to discuss the matter but remains a prominent Texas and American Legion figure with a pedigree in pardons and parole. Other potential candidates named include Wil Warlick, Ei Prurham, and Neutenan, with Hillsboro’s Neutenan referenced as a governor-elect figure.
A mistrial was ordered in federal court at Bryson City when the jury failed to reach a verdict in the Dover Bryson case. The Macon County youth faced charges of breaking and entering the Leatherman post office and was bound over to the next term of court.
Two thousand seven hundred Chinese men women and children were fatally harmed by Japanese troops using machine weapons and bayonets in northern Manchurian villages. The claim surfaces as a reported incident amid ongoing tensions and public safety concerns.
Harry G. Taylor aged 32 was named on Monday to lead 30 railroads in the western United States as chairman to curb competition harms in rates and schedules. He will oversee efforts to standardize tariffs and prevent discriminatory pricing across lines. The appointment marks a coordinated move among major carriers to stabilize rail service costs.
The R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company has dropped its appeal from an $80,000 state income tax assessment for 1981 income.
Dr A Scott Patterson of Madison Georgia a Southern Baptist missionary to Africa for 17 years will address a series of services at Franklin Baptist Church from December 5 to December 9 Pastor Rev Eugene R Ellot will conduct the first service The note adds a separate item about a son born to Mr and Mrs Burt Wal oop at Cartoogehaye on a nearby date
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