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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1936
Page
2
Miss Graham the librarian reports 4 307 books checked out in the month with an average 191 per day, up 719 from last year. Some 15 664 students visited, averaging 741 daily. Principal Owens notes the library as a school hub with 75 new books added bringing total near 6 000.
The article notes 200 people displaced by river floods as rains ease in the Carolinas. Farmers anticipate crop delays with tobacco and cotton. Rail routes are rerouted and streets remain flooded across eastern sections. The Cape Fear river level remains high above flood stage while recovery continues in Fayetteville.
Police discovered a burned V-8 coupe at A. and H. Motor and Body Works on Homestead Avenue. The owner remained unknown at noon. A four gallon can was found on the footboard suggesting arson.
Fire Chief BE K Ingram announced permits this morning for C C Ed wards to repair a residence and add a room on West Green Street between South Main and Willowbrook for 500 dollars and J A Allred of 701 Sunset to add one room at a cost of 100 dollars.
Firemen from companies one two three and the aerial answered a call yesterday to J. G. Goldston 118 Oakwood court where a smokepipe in the basement was too close to silk caused a small fire. Smoke damage was the principal loss though the house was heavily threatened.
The article notes a Geneva meeting planned for Thursday to push peace negotiations with Italy and Ethiopia, amid British pressure for decisive action. Simultaneously diplomats address the Rhineland crisis as a Mindenburg incident prompts France to grant a temporary routing exception for zeppelin flight.
The Hindenburg survived a perilous return to base after two of its four motors failed during a flight over the Atlantic as officials reported the airship limped back toward Germany and Spain.
Davidson will start May 14 on an additional unit to its stadium funded by gifts from Smith and Lansford Richard. The east side addition will match the size of the current stands and push capacity beyond 10 000. An anonymous gift of 10 000 was also announced.
Washington reports a capital furor over the American Merchant Marine as Secretary Roper faces delays in advancing safety regulations. Officials cite interruptions in operations aboard merchant ships and an inquiry to determine causes, with denials of widespread insubordination and disputed figures.
Reports say General Calles and three aides were arrested following a left wing claim claiming he bombed the Vera Cruz train killing 12. The government moved against Calles amid fears of regaining power, while Lazaro Cardemas ordered the arrests in secrecy.
Readers are reminded to submit entries to The Ace of Spades for the 7 Beat Humorous Story contest. Prizes await as the draw closes April 24.
Randleman April 16 The senior class of the local high school held meetings including electing class superlatives and principal speakers for class day. Awards named include cutest most athletic best all around and most popular with students and faculty, led by Paul Jarrett Linda Kidd Hal Bell and Charles Dobson among others.
Principal Henry Grady Owens announced a Life Adjustment conference at the high school. Sponsored by the YWCA and the Altfusa club, the event will cover personality adjustment social standards and vocational guidance with prominent state and local advisers.
Soviet representatives accuse Japan of new provocations targeting workers. They warn that continued inaction by Tokyo would show that military elements ignore international rules of behavior and undermine peaceful relations.
The 18 year old Maharajah of Gwalior in India is named the world’s second richest man with jewels valued at over 20 million dollars.
Science recommends meals with bulk to prevent constipation and related discomfort. Kellogg's Att-Bran adds fiber and iron, absorbs moisture, and aids digestion. Use as cereal, topping, or ingredient. sold by grocers and made in Battle Creek.
The Randolph Library club plans a post season dance at the Hedrick building on Thursday April 16 from 9 30 to 2 60. Jimmie Poyner and his State Collegians will provide music to help buy books for the library opened in February under librarian Carrie Brittain.
City Lake Jamestown will be closed to fishing this weekend as boats are under repair. Warden William Hall stated no fishing Sunday or Monday due to unavailable boats despite the lifting of the state fishing ban.
A Citizens Committee asked the Lexington board of education for a tax supplement not to exceed 16 cents for city schools. The board took the request under advisement and formed four committees to study the issue and gather further information.
In Greenshoro on April 19 Johan D. Biggs, receiver for Commercial National Bank, was awarded a default judgment against D. C. a and Came on McRae of High Point. The judgment item and further details remain unclear.
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