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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1937

Page

2

Weather Summary for North and South Carolina

Fair tonight with light frost in extreme west North Carolina. Thursday brings increasing clouds and possible rain in the far western areas. South Carolina sees fair skies tonight with increasing cloudiness and slight warmth, with possible showers in the northwest. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville are gentle to light northerly and northeast, with overcast tonight and Friday.

North Carolina Exwest South Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville

Long Prison Term Is Given Locklear

Lumberton judge sentenced Frank Locklear to 17 to 20 years after pleading guilty to murder in the ambush slaying of Herdman McNeill on January 8. Robert Locklear, a brother, was released. Court adjourned due to an illness Vicenza and will reconvene Monday.

Lumberton M. W. Barnhill Frank Locklear Tier Herdman McNeill Rennett Robert Locklear Vicenza Barnhill Rocky Mount

What Causes Epilepsy and Is There a Cure

A free booklet offers opinions from famous doctors on epilepsy. Readers may request this educational division publication by writing to 55 Fifth Avenue New York NY Dept 4.984.

Fifth Avenue New York N. Y Dept

Bus and Train Narrowly Miss Crash at Main Street Crossing

A Southern passenger train halted about six o clock to avoid a collision with a passenger bus at the Main street railroad crossing. Witnesses say the bus pulled onto the tracks as the gates were down, then the driver backed off as the train stopped within 12 to 15 feet. The train resumed its southbound journey.

Pasenger Main Street

Insurgents Bomb British Ships and Italy Seizes on Fury

British ships were attacked as insurgents bombed the Gallant twice but missed. Italy warned against interference with shipping and threatened counter actions if arms shipments to Madrid Valencia continued. Rome papers cited violations of neutrality pledges and possible counter measures by Italy and Germany.

Britain Tropehall Bay of Biscay Rome Spain Italy Germany France Russia London Cadiz

State Supreme Court Grants New Trials in Slayings

The North Carolina Supreme Court grants new trials to two defendants in murder cases. Mrs. Godwin, convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 to 15 years, claimed self defense. Thornton, convicted of manslaughter in a Johnston county shooting, received 19 to 12 years. Justice Connor notes self defense can justify killing when attacked. The court also issues multiple dispositions on other cases and opinions.

Connor

Fierce Mola Drive to Bilbao Faces Obstacles

Government forces clashed as Mola pressed toward Bilbao. In Cordoba the army repelled insurgents in a bloody battle and moved within three and a half miles of Villaharta.

Mola Bilbao Cordoba Villaharta

Farmers win battle with sit-downers

Twenty mounted state police moved into the town to quell the sit-down strike at the plant. The crowd roared as the last strikers left, while the plant floors showed littered debris from the clash including sticks bricks pick handles and iron bars.

High Point Council May Let Track Work Contract

City council will delay today’s meeting to consider the city manager’s report on the track system project. Mr Knox reports Southern Railway may concede to city needs and work could start promptly even if the PWR grant is not approved. Knox plans return tonight or tomorrow morning with updates.

Knox Southern PWR Southern Railway High Point

Naval Planes Collide and Kill Four Fliers

A naval court investigates the mid air collision off San Diego that killed four Navy fliers aboard two bomb laden scout bombing planes from the carrier Lexington. Witnesses describe a thunder like explosion and a blazing plunge into the sea near 40 miles offshore. The victims include Lt Ludwell R. Puckett and Lt Joseph J. Loughlin, Chief Machinist’s Mate Harry M. Bradley, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate John J. Carney.

San Diego Calif Naval Court of Inquiry A. W. Radford North Island Air Base Lexington Ludwell R. Puckett Coronado Pocahontas Joseph J. Loughlin Long Beach Wilmington N. C Harry M. Bradley Osceola Aviation Machine John J. Carney National City East St. Louis

85000 Auto Workers Return To Jobs Under Peace Pact

The UAW reached a peace agreement with the Chrysler Corp to resume production. Hutchinson said the settlement non exclusive and future talks on seniority and grievances begin tomorrow with 65,000 Chrysler workers to return first and 20,000 supplier workers to follow within ten days to two weeks.

B. BE. Hutchinson Corporation Hutchinson Chrysler

Butter markets show slight weakness in Chicago trade

Chicago butter prices drift with slight weakness across grades from creamery specials at 93 score to standards around 80. The report lists bids and receipts with small variances for extra firsts and firsts, noting local demand and storage terms as receipts move through 21 percent.

Chicago

Riley Elects Health Officer as Conference President

Washington April 7 The Public Health Service announced the election of Dr Robert H Riley Maryland health officer as president of the State and Province health officers conference of North America The announcement names Riley as leader of the regional health officers group across North America

Riley Washington The Public Health Service Robert H. Riley Maryland Myer of Health State and Provincia Health Officers’ Conference of North America

Fairfield resident denies being on reckless driving case

J. R. Stone of Fairfield road asked The Enterprise to state he is not the same J. R. Stone arraigned in Thomasville court yesterday on a reckless driving charge.

J. R. Stone Fairfield Road Enterprise Thomasville

Death notices for Dora Guin and Jane Martin in High Point

Mrs. Dora Vuncannon Guin 35 died at her father C A Vuncannon's home in High Point after ten years of illness. Survived by son James A Gunn and several siblings. funeral at First M P Church with interment in Oakwood. Mrs. Jane Glendola Martin 75 died at home on Idol Street after three weeks illness. survived by daughter Effie Smith and siblings. funeral at North Main Street Baptist Church with interment in Oakwood.

Dora Vuncannon Guin C. A. Vuncannon West Green Street Asheboro C. A Martha Underwood Vincannon High Point M. P James A. Gunn Salemburg N. C R. C. Boyd M. B. Shumaker Mra. R. J. Shumaker Alta Vuncannon A. O. Vuncannon S. C. Vuncannon A. M. Vancannon Waverly Kansas English Street J. C. Madison Oakwood Cemetery Jane G. Martin Jane Glendola Martin Idol Street Joseph Sarah Harvey Marshall William Martin Effie Smith B. W. Marshall Walter Coleman D. H. Shipwash North Main Street Baptist Church A. Lincoln Falk

Funeral for Eight-Year-Old Helen Harney

Funeral services were held for Helen Hope Harney eight daughter of Dr and Mrs J Norman Harney of 1108 Johnson street who died at a local hospital after a two day illness. Rev Howard Hatzell and Dr H Norwood Bowne conducted the service with interment in Green Hill cemetery Greensboro. Pallbearers included Drs F R Taylor O B Bonner S Saunders and Walter H Sills along with Robert Overman Charles Risch. A large crowd attended and flowers were abundant.

Helen Hope Harney J. Norman Harney Johnson Street Sechrest Howard Hartzell St. Mary’s Episcopal Church H. Norwood Bowne Green Hill Cemetery Greensboro F. R. Taylor O. B. Bonner Saunders Robert Overman Charles Risch High Point Walter H. Sills

Illness in Statesville hospital Amentrout among the ailing

Friends report that Wilford Bill Armentrout is seriously ill in a Statesville hospital. Miss Nell Bedell and Miss Ethel Storms of Nyack on the Hudson are guests of Mrs. M. S. Hall on Monthe Avenue. Bedell is Rockland county chair of the Democratic executive committee. Christie Lingle is recovering after a recent operation at Burrus Memorial.

Wilford Bill” Armentrout Statesville Nell Bedell Ethel Storms Nyack-on-the- Hudson M. 8S. Hall Montheu Avenue Miss Bedell Roeckland County Democratic Executive Committee Ida Belle Christie Lingle Burrus Memorial

Clothing Stolen From Russell Home

W. H. Russell on East Green Street extension told police prowlers entered a side window last night and took men's and women's clothing valued at about $60. Missing items include two men’s suits one pair of men’s shoes two women’s shoes two shirts and a black suitcase with women’s clothing. Exit appears to have been through a rear door.

W. H. Russell East Green Street

Postmaster Nominations Sent to Senate

President Roosevelt sent to the senate postmaster nominations for North Carolina towns Boonville Fred L Key Valdese William K Butler and West End Nelle JC Lewla with April 7 as the date of transmission.

Washington Roosevelt Senate North Carolina Boonville Fred L. Key Valdese Wiliam K. Butler West End Nelle JC. Lewla

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