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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
2
Maurice Francill brings a radio controlled Ford demonstration to High Point on Saturday April 18 at 7 p.m. Two Model T Ford cars will operate entirely without drivers or human contact. The exhibition showcases radio powered control as the cars tour the lines and attract attention from the public.
Francisl, known as America's Radio Wizard, showcases a driverless car exhibit using five pounds of radio gear to control lights ignition and horn while the car glides through traffic. The free demonstration in High Point is sponsored by Pat Brown Inc Ford dealer with rain backup in their showroom.
A mother recalls giving Cardus to her daughter to ease functional pains and improve nutrition. She notes the girl was weak and nervous, then regained regular cycles after six bottles of Cardul, with pain and trouble stopping and noticeable improvement.
Ethiopia resists Italian plans to rule the country as Marshal Badoglio drives northern forces toward Addis Ababa. Reliable sources say drafts envision dispossessing the current dynasty and formal Italian dominion over the last African empire, with officials hoping the capture would force Britain to reveal its true motives.
In Addis Ababa on April 17 tribal chieftains and cabinet ministers convened at the imperial palace. Acting head Bellaten Herouy urged unity as Italian advances prompted serious but not hopeless concerns over the front lines.
Madrid experiences a complete transit stoppage as trains and subways halt and tram services close. Guards patrol strategic points while shoppers retreat indoors and residents walk home in midday chaos. Water and power remain available as basic services stay functioning.
Dr C W Parsons of the University of Glasgow reports discovery of toads measuring six inches in length and three inches in width in a South American habitat.
A Florida citrus grower crossed the Mexi can lime and lemon to create a new fruit resembling a lemon but resistant to several common lemon diseases, marking a notable agricultural achievement.
City council unanimously approved Lonnie A. Bergman as a fourth class patrolman and Kenneth Ellington for desk sergeant. Chief Friddle indicated Ellington’s appointment will be approved, effective immediately, with no budget impact. The restructure gives each desk sergeant eight hours per day. Bergman, 30, lives on Lindsay street and works at the city warehouse on North Wrenn street. Council also moved 1000 from contingency to public works to cover severe winter weather damage to streets.
Plans announced for a special program at the Elwood hotel starting Wednesday April 22 at 6 30 PM. The educational rally will feature five recognized leaders from the Seventh Day Adventist denomination including Elder W L Killen Elder J L Shuler FE Weaver G A Roberts and Daniel H Kress.
Senator Austin challenged the final vote on an omnibus count. Senator Robinson argued the ruling, while Pittman presiding upheld Robinson and rejected Austin's point. The last article was charged as general misbehavior, a separate count. Ritter remained at the rostrum during the vote.
The tar pits of La Breas near Los Angeles yield about 6000 preserved animal skeletons trapped in the ancient pool.
In New York on April 17 oils and a few scattered specialties rose in an otherwise narrow stock market. Indian Refining led gains with a 2 point advance in the first hour, while Douglas Aircraft and American Smelting also rose. Other modest gains came from Standard Oil of New Jersey Indiana Seaboard Oil Du Pont Chrysler GM American Rolling Mill North American Northern Pacific. Several issues including A S Steel Consolidated Edison Public Service of New Jersey Kennecott NY Central American Telephone Pennsylvania Southern Pacific held steady or edged down. Wheat rose about 2 cents in Chicago on drought news. Bonds remained steady and cotton rose slightly. call money renewed at 1.5 percent.
T Lee Miller 74 retired farmer died at 8 10 last night at daughter Mrs Wade Henderson’s home on College Street Randolph county. Born December 1 1862 in Randolph County he was the son of Daniel and Margaret Miller. Survived by two daughters Mrs Wade Henderson Thom asville and Mrs W W Henderson Spencer six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Oak Grove M E Church a life long member.
Mrs Mary Ann Beck died at her route 2 home Tuesday and funeral services were held at Emmanuel Reformed church with Rev R L Fisher and Rev T R York presiding. Zion Hollineas choir performed “Where We’ll Never Grow Old” and other hymns. Pallbearers were grandsons Clifford Hill Clarence John W Bertie Lawrence Beck and Roby Sechre at the church cemetery following the service.
A claim argues that averse Americans allocate about six dollars annually to medicines. The statement contrasts spending with health needs and lacks cited data or context for verification.
W Comer Covington, once a hosiery manufacturer of High Point, now in a local institution, files suits in Guilford Superior Court against three life insurers seeking more than 6000 dollars. He claims nine months of disability and total impairment with breathing difficulties chest pains and exhaustion.
Seven gunmen robbed a rail express crew at Walnut Street station during a 9 49 A M heist en route to Union Bank. The gang seized the train crew and station master William Sutherland disarmed the messenger guard George P Duffy and escaped in a awaiting car. Witnesses described a 36 year old blond man in a light brown suit and others carrying canvas bags for the loot.
Eddie Edwards 50 died at his home on Eccles Street Tuesday evening. He was laid to rest Thursday afternoon at Greenhill cemetery after services at Women's Memorial A. M. E. church. Rev. D Williamson and Rev. F R Mason conducted the funeral. Surviving are his wife Nancy Edwards and daughter Edna Edwarden. The article also notes evangelistic campaign events led by Rev G W Buckerham of Emmanuel Baptist Church and involvement by the High Point Negro Ministers Union and the Li ston College president W J Trent, with plans for a tennis association and club activities at East Washington Street Community Center.
The Leonard Street playgroup baseball team defeated the W Peon 16 to 6 in the opening of the playground league at Leonard Street school Wednesday afternoon. George Brower is manager of Leonard Street. Clarence Stricklin manages William Penn. Read more on the listed players for each side.
High Point resident P B Grubb a local contractor at 412 Mangum Street praises POW O LIN as a great scientific medicine that relieves back pains kidney troubles constipation and related suffering He says it made him feel like a new man and recommends it to others The drug is sold by Mann s Drug Stores leading druggists everywhere
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