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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1937

Page

2

Mystery of Betty Haynes Deepens on Oregon Coast

Martha Brittain recalls a foggy coast drive from California toward Portland after learning Betty Haynes may be missing. A roadside sign confirms a 200 mile trek with memory gaps, while a letter found in Portland hints Betty’s voice may still reach her.

Martha Brittain Speddon Betty Haynes California Portland Oregon Betty Providence Martha California State Patrol

Duke to Meet Princeton Club in sharp test at Charlotte

Duke Blue Devils face Princeton in a key test at Charlotte as Duke seeks to avenge a February indoor loss to North Carolina. Duke soccer and baseball teams also pursue wins with NC State, Davidson, Elon, and Wake contrasts while Carolina tennis and golf teams prepare for their schedule.

Charlotte Duke Blue Devils North Carolina Tar Heels Dukes Princeton Rham Tigers Chapel Hill Sports Watch Today Seother Tar Heels Blue Devils N. C. Te’s Terrors Fitcats Davidson W. M. J. Lexington J. C.washington Lee Tittay Duke Stern Elon Burling- Carolina Tennis Aces Williams C. State Wake N. C Colfess of Charleston Charles

New York Golf Adopts Rule on Stymie After Debate

New York State Golf Association approves a one year rule allowing lifting a ball within 12 inches of the cup or opponent's ball in match play. The change aims to balance stymie control, aligning with broader sectional moves as the USGA previously kept a larger stymie rule in force.

New York New York State United States Association Comoro Edward E. Wyman Association Estern California Arkansas Massachusetts

Cut a Slender Figure This Summer In Marian Martin Surplice Style

Marian Martin promotes a surplice style summer dress pattern 9247 in sizes 16 to 46 and fabrics like novelty synthetics linen and pique. The pattern includes a frilled surplice line, puffed sleeves, and a straight trim skirt with a Lew chart, with price 15 cents and fabric yardage details. Ordering instructions specify sending 16 cents for pattern 9300 and 30 cents for both patterns, to The Enterprise Pattern Department in New York.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Enterprise, Pattern Department 18Th St New York N. Y

Message in a Letter Signals Danger in Seattle Case

Martha finds a note read by detectives suggesting Speddon may be taking Ciznik to Seattle for safety. Authorities warn the message could indicate she is not in immediate danger but may be at risk if she talks. Detective Marshall suspects a possible murder if the sender stayed in Eureka.

Martha Speddon Ciznik Seattle Betty Law Joe Marshall Portland Bureau Sloan Los Angeles Eureka Marshall Johnny Cisnik

Tax Receipts Short of Estimates Spark Labor Tensions

Administration leaders resisted tying condemnation of sit down strikes to the bill. A resolution attacking strike techniques and use of splea by employers was adopted with three dissenting votes. Supreme Court watch focused on Wagner act cases and Alabama unemployment laws amid debate.

Supreme Court New York Justice Stone

Overton Takes Oath as Lee County Education Board Chair

Sanford April 10. J A Overton took his oath today to serve as chairman of the Lee County Education Board.

Sanford J. A. Overton Lee County Education Board

Propaganda Battle Mirrors 1936 Campaign Across Parties

In the Supreme Court fight of 1937 the Roosevelt plan faces unified publicity from the administration and Democratic groups led by Charlie Michelson and Eddie Roddan. Republicans stay silent while anti plan coalitions, led by Franklin G. and the NCUCG, mobilize petitions, funds, and media to oppose constitutional changes.

Washington Supreme Court Administration Democratic Charlie Michelson National Committee Michelson Eddie Roddan Farmer Murphy Public Information Committee Farley Young Democrats Good Neighbor League Stanley High Roosevelt Labor League John D. M. Hamilton George Norris Nebraska Henrik Shipstead Minnesota Farmer-Laborite Southern States Industrial Council John B. Edgerton National Manufacturers Association Amos &. Pinchot NEA Service, Inc

Fair Tax League Forms in Thomasville Election Bid

Circulars announce the Fair Tax League organizing a ticket for the Spring city election. D W Maddox chairs and Douglas C Crutchfield is treasurer. The group pledges tax relief, lower water rates, and city-efficiency while urging voters to register with the league. Rumor says the league may oppose the usual council slate at mass meeting.

Thomasville Fair Tax League D. W. Maddox Douglas C. Crutchfield League

Final Address To Be Made By Erwin

Asheboro April 10. Hon Clyde A. Erwin state superintendent of schools has accepted an invitation to give the commencement address on May 18 at the local high school auditorium. Asheboro's 64 seniors will receive diplomas. Erwin, former superintendent of Cleveland county education, once led the state teachers association and was appointed in 1924 and re-elected in 1934 for a four year term. He has visited Asheboro several times in the past year and is regarded as a popular speaker with timely advice.

Asheboro Clyde A. Erwin Erwin Cleveland County State Teachers Association

Tobacco blue mold control shows favorable county results

A. D. Robertson Robeson county farm agent reported satisfactory outcomes from five demonstrations in the county on controlling blue mold in tobacco beds.

Lumberton A. D. Robertson Robeson County

Safety sermon at A. M. E. Zion church Sunday

Rev. J. F. Dunn, pastor, will deliver a special sermon on Safety at the 11 o'clock service next Sunday morning. The public is invited to hear this message.

J. F. Dunn A. M. E. Zion Church

Anniversary Sermon at Calvary Baptist Church

Rev. C. H. Brownee Brown of Benedict College will preach the anniversary sermon at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia D C Sunday at 3 pm. The service marks 28 years for the church and 8 years for Pastor Rev J E Melton with a history report by O W Ross.

C. H. Brownee C. H. Brown T. M Benedict College Columbia D. C Calvary Baptist Church J. E. Melton O. W. Ross Calvary Rev. Brown

National Singers to Sing at St Stephen Sunday

The National Singers of Winston Salem will perform at St Stephen A M E Zion Church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 under the Progressive Circle sponsorship.

St. Stephen National Singers Winston-Salem St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion Progressive Circle

Rev J C White to Preach at Mt Vernon Sunday

Dr J C White pastor of First Baptist Winston-Salem will preach at Mt Vernon Baptist Sunday at 3 o clock The Friend a Day rally closes at that time Music by the William Penn Glee Club

J. C. White Mt. Vernon D. D First Baptist Church of

Richard B. Harrison Dramatic Club Enters Tournament

The Richard B. Harrison Dramatic Club of William Penn High School travels to Charlotte to enter the Western regional dramatic tournament at Second Ward High School. They perform Bad Man by Randolph Edmonds with Roby Steed as Bad Man and Elizabeth Johnson as Maybelle Joiner. Directors are Mrs. J. J. Wilson and Clarence F. Yokely.

Richard B. Harrison Dramatic Club William Penn High School Charlotte Second Ward High School Randolph Edmonds Roby Steed Elizabeth Johnson Maybelle J. J. Wilson Clarence FE. Yokely

Job seekers face loyalty test for Hoey appointments

Raleigh April 10 In line for any appointment by Governor Clyde R Hoey applicants must have supported him in both primaries and earned the undersaement of the Hoey county. Reports say the loyalty rule shifts prospects in several appointment contests and penalizes those who backed A H Graham in the first primary then switched to Hoey in the second.

Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Clyde R. Hoey Hoey A. H Sandy) Graham Hoey County

Textile meet hears charges of design piracy abroad

The international textile conference condemned pirating of new designs in eastern countries. British mill spokesman Thomas Ashurst said designers are copied after costly development, despite protected registration, with little government response. Japanese spokesperson Kenji Takeuchi urged cooler homes and more clothing to boost textile consumption.

Washington Thomas Ashurst Ashurst Kenji Takeuchi United States Takeuchi

Carol Orders Brother Held in House Arrest

King Carol of Romania ordered his brother Prince Nicholas placed under house arrest after a royal decree stripped him of titles and privileges. Nicholas will be removed from royal rights tomorrow as the action aims to keep him from appearing in public with his commoner wife.

Bucharest Romania Carol Nicholas

Tannery Fire Causes Huge Loss At Cover and Sons Plant

A fire gutted the F. P. Cover and Sons tannery late yesterday causing an estimated $50,000 in damage. Andrews reported as nearby. Fire crews battled flames through the night in this city plant.

Andrews F. P. Cover and Sons Tannery

Concord Merchants Association Installs New President

Concord April 10 Ray W. Cline assumed duties as the new president of the Concord Merchants Association in a formal ceremony.

Concord Ray W. Cline The Concord Merchants Association

Political hiring rules urged for state posts in Hoey era

The text notes that party leaders and campaign managers influence state hiring practices. It describes a push to require political background checks and endorsements for clerks to division heads. It adds that applicants for judgeships or solicitors may be barred if qualifications or endorsements are lacking under Governor Hoey’s influence.

Hubert Olive Hoey Supreme Court Superior Court

CIO Organizer and Boxer Clash Near Greensboro Plant

A near clash at the Mack Judson Voehringer plant in Greensboro ended with a blocked eye and bruised knuckles after CIO organizer Charles Centers fought Floyd Carricoe, a Golden Gloves boxer, for about ten minutes before a deputy sheriff intervened and ordered court appearance.

Charles Drake CIO Drake Centers Carricoe

Wilmington Senator lauds Wrightsville Beach sound-side highway

Senator Harris Newman of Wilmington thanked the State Highway and Public Works Commission for its work and praised the sound-side road to Wrightsville Beach. He highlighted white sand dredged from the sound and a new beach that could rival the ocean side for bathing, noting prior opposition has faded as progress continues.

Raleigh State Highway and Public Works Commission Wilmington Commission Harris Newman Wrightsville Beach Highway Commission Newman Sound Wrightaville Beach

Hulls Peace Plan Faces Slow Fate As Talks Hinted

Hull's plea for peace gains favorable views from European leaders. They invite Premier Van Zeeland of Belgium to study reducing trade obstacles, part of Hull's program. Washington shows no conference plan, while Norman Davis pursues an abroad inquiry for an international meeting. Armament boosts continue. Schuschnigg says arms build up need not mean war. Many expect a conference within months.

Hull Paul van Zeeland Belgium Washington Norman Davis Kurt Schusschnigs Austria

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