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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1937
Page
7
An announcement reports the marriage of Miss Fern Groce to Melton Ferree at the home of Rev. J. B. Trozdon in Randleman. The ceremony was simple with a few friends as witnesses. The couple will reside in Worthville where they own a home.
Concord report shows F. A. Barnhardt Jr of Cabarrus County 4 H club completed an eleven week broiler project. He bought 225 chicks for 18 dollars and spent 46.83 on feed and fuel. Proceeds from selling the broilers last week totaled 120.15 dollars yielding a net profit of 55.32 and an average wage of about 5 dollars per week.
Watermelon growers in the Rowland area of Robeson county voted at their annual meeting to sell all their product through the Rowland Mutual Watermelon Exchange. Members elected A L Halloway and company to handle sales and approved expanding the exchange county wide to access cooperative pricing. County Agent A D Robertson reports the actions.
SPARTANBURG South Carolina April 19 Mrs Dewey Bullman was held in jail on coroner jury orders after the fatal shooting of her husband at their Walnut Grove home Saturday Eight year old Dewey Bullman Jr testified the husband had been drinking and threatened to kill his wife after suspecting her of poisoning the dog The dog died Saturday and the husband was shot twice with a shotgun The jury ordered Mrs Bullman held for further investigation.
Sergeant Alvin York of Tennessee, famed World War I hero, will speak here twice on April 29 at meetings organized by the Raleigh Peace Council.
An ad advises avoiding harsh alkalies and tablets to cure gas and bloating. It claims most gas sits in the stomach and upper intestine with old poisonous matter. It warns constipation leading to toxin buildup, causing pain, sleep loss, and skin issues, and promotes Adierika as a gentle bowel cleaner from stores.
Morning frock with button back and short sleeves featuring two rounded pockets. Pattern 9197 in sizes 12 to 40 requires specific yardage and costs 15c. pattern 9300 offers a fit solution with sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 50, 3c postage. Send orders to The Enterprise Pattern Department, 232 W 18th St, New York.
R Eugene Brown NC state director of institutions and corrections said small county homes may close as social security old age benefits take effect. With over 3000 inmates, consolidation may occur as Craven County considers a county hospital with neighboring counties sharing costs. Average inmate maintenance is about 16 dollars monthly. if grants fall short, closures save funds.
Ten candidates competed for four municipal offices in Raleigh as the April 19 primary aimed to select a mayor, a Wake County representative in the general assembly, a commissioner of public works, a commissioner of public safety, and a city court judge. Mayor George Iseley faced Clarence E. Mitchell in the mayoral race.
Raleigh April 19 The executive committee of the North Carolina Grange met to plan a statewide organization drive aimed at 100000 new members The national master J Taber of Columbus Ohio will speak at Belfast Grange Wayne County tonight and will address groups in Winston Salem tomorrow.
A case of small pox, the first in Randolph in six years, is reported to county health officer Dr George Sumner. Lena Frazier, a young colored woman from Trinity township, is the patient. It is unknown where she contracted the disease. There have been only three cases in the past decade. Dr Sumner urges vaccination for all who have not had small pox.
Secretary of State Thad Bure will address the North Carolina Association of Magistrates at its annual meeting in Raleigh this Friday. The event highlights state governance and judiciary collaboration as magistrates convene for discussions and remarks by state officials.
North Carolina farmers plan a sizable increase in cotton acreage this year says J. F. Criswell of State College. He warns a bumper crop could depress prices below 10 cents per pound next fall, and urges adherence to soil conservation limits to stabilize markets and secure government payments, while noting war would not guarantee higher prices.
Rutherfordton April 19 M D Koon of Union Mills won first place for best all round farm record in Rutherford County last year. His farm yielded 840 bushels of corn on 28 acres and 1600 bushels of sweet potatoes on acres. He also grew 220 bushels of wheat threshed 2000 pounds of lespedeza seed and sold 9900 pounds of snap beans along with poultry dairy and garden output for home use.
In Morganton on April 19, three Burke County farmers reported an average net profit of 64.66 dollars from their poultry flocks last month. The flocks held 716 birds and produced 11,366 eggs at about 15.8 eggs per hen. Eggs were valued at 358.92 dollars with production costs 164.94 dollars, leaving 193.98 dollars profit to be divided among the three flock owners for labor.
Fashion note for tens and teens promoting a Marian Martin cape frock in Summer colors. Describes pattern 9147 with options in linen pique or sports crepe, sizes 10 to 18, yardage for size 16 and 18, and a diagrammed Lew Chart. Also advertises pattern 9300 for fit by muslin with sizes 14 to 20, price details and ordering from The Enterprise Pattern Department in New York.
Nine pure bred Jersey calves will be offered to Clay and Cherokee county 4-H club members at an April 24 auction in Brasstown near Murphy. One yearling bull and eight heifers with high milk and butterfat records come from Granada, Swananoa, and Biltmore herds. State college extension service sponsors sale to help members acquire better stock.
L Phillips of Snow Creek in Mitchell County plans to feed six acres of alfalfa this year and use the hay for winter beef cattle feeding. Lime was applied last fall to prepare the ground. Mrs. Phillips notes winter feeding has been the main problem in beef production.
An old ad touts BC for neuralgia and other aches. It claims prompt relief from inorganic character pains and muscular aches, headaches, backaches, and nervousness. Available in 10 cent and 25 cent sizes or by the dose at fountains, per adv.
In Thomasville on April 19 two popular brides elect Miss Kitty Kyser and Miss Mildred Pope were feted at a refined afternoon tea hosted by Mrs. W L Baker and daughter Evelyn, with Leslie Harris coordinating. Guests toured receiving lines, enjoyed green and white decor, and refreshments served by several young women.
The farmer intends to feed beef cattle and a number of dairy cows being added to his herd with hay and silage, says Lynn. The plan includes increasing dairy stock and sustaining cattle health through sustainable forage.
Delegates from the Carolinas and Virginia will attend the annual tri state hospital conference in Raleigh Thursday through Saturday. Dr Moir S Martin president of the North Carolina Hospital association announced speakers include John N Hatfield secretary of the hospital association of Pennsylvania James Alexander Hamilton superintendent of Cleveland City hospital and H H McGill president of the South Carolina association.
Mr and Mrs William Webb return to Washington DC after visiting Mr and Mrs BE Webb on Salem street. They are joined by Webb's sister Evelyn Webb who will stay as guest. Other weekend visitors include Miss Mary Jane Zollicoffer Weldon and Miss Patty Fitzhugh Rocky Mount at the Kyser home.
Dr. Lewis E. Jarrett serves as president of the Virginia association while the North Carolina Dietetic Association plans to meet in tandem, sharing timing and venue for its upcoming session.
Hall Smith a 25 year old store clerk of Roanoke Rapids drowned in the Roanoke river near Weldon when a fishing boat capsized during an outing with two companions. The tragedy occurred early today as rescue efforts followed.
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