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High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1937
Page
2
Chas. B. Walker Taken by Death
Charles B. Walker a 72 year old brush salesman died last night at 9 o clock after several days in a local hospital. Born in Biddington England he came to America about 30 years ago and since 1946 he based his work in High Point spending eight months yearly here. He lived with Mr and Mrs A Lee Gibson 408 East Washington street known as The Brush Man. A member of the Episcopal church funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am at Sechrest Funeral Home chapel with Rev Howard Hartzell Rev H Norwood Bowne and Rev Tom A Sykes officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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Charles B. Walker
Mr. Walker
Biddington
England
America
High Point
A. Lee Gibson
East
Washington Street
the Brush Man
Episcopal Church
Chapel of Sechrest
Lock
Howard Hartzell
H. Norwood Bowne
Tom A. Sykes
Oakwood Cemetery
Pair Held For Trial By Court
Windham county home for children staff Provandie aged 65, former superintendent, accused of indecent assault by two teenage inmate girls. Court found probable cause and held pair for superior court next month. Mrs Provandie, recently discharged after cataract treatment, wept after leaving court. Embezzlement charge against Mrs Provandie amended from 15000 to 3000 pounds.
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Windham County
Provandie
Provanche
Hartford
Mehlon H. Geissler
Archibald MacDonald
Emothe
Watauga Man Is Sent To Prison
Boone April 21 Roby Warren faces a six year term after convict ion on manslaughter and adultery charges. He is held responsible for Dan Jones death last December and evidence shows Warren lived with Jones stepdaughter. Judge A Hall Johnston imposed the sentences.
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Boone
Roby Warren
Warren
Dan Jones
Jones
A. Hall Johnston
Medical treatment could curb drowning deaths this summer
Dr Bayard T Horton of Rochester urged a preventive medical approach to drowning at the American College of Physicians. He linked many drownings to cold water hypersensitivity, suggesting a simple ice water test and desensitization therapy under physician care to reduce fatalities.
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ST. Louis
Bayard T. Horton
Rochester
Minn
American College of Physicians
Horton
Gable Denies Paternity as Courtroom Crowds Gather
In a dramatic court session, Clark Gable denied being the father of Gwendoline, as huge crowds of women filled the courtroom and hallways. Indicted alongside Violet Wells Norton, Jack L. Smith, and Frank Keenan for mail fraud and conspiracy, Norton allegedly sent letters naming Gable as Frank Billings and father to Gwendoline, born in 1923.
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Violet Wells Norton
Jack L. Smith
Frank Keenan
Winnipeg
Canada
John Powell
Gable
James Fidler
Longs Daughter Deep In Politics
Rose Long daughter of the late Huey P. Long campaigns in Louisiana State University politics. She seeks two offices at once as co ed president in a runoff with Ruth Dyer while the campus independent party nominates her for co ed vice-president for the 1937 38 class officers to be named May 5.
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Campus Independent Party
More Telephones Are Being Used More Telephones Are Being Used
Walter B. Gifford, president of AT&T, told stockholders at the annual meeting that current station installation growth will soon surpass the 1930 peak of 15,200,000 telephones in service. He noted that several regions have already exceeded the previous high, including California, the mountain states, Minnesota, Texas, Louisiana, seven southeastern states, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
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New York
Walter 8. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
California
Minnesota
Texas
Louisiana
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Jury Finds Turkish Will Was Real One
A Greensboro jury ruled that the Turkish written will with Greek letters was the genuine testament of Bob Kiriakides of High Point, while a typewritten document offered to the court was not the valid will. The Turkish will was discovered in his pocket after death.
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Greensboro
Bob Kiriakides
Hidh Point
Wake Forest Names 1938 Basketball Captain
Stanley Apple of Trenton New Jersey will captain the 1938 Wake Forest basketball team. The junior guard was elected last night after starring for the Deacons last season.
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Wake Forest
Stanley Apple
Trenton
N. J
Apple
Deacon
Doctors to Meet in Winston-Salem May 8 5
The 84th annual meeting of the North Carolina Medical Society will be held in Winston-Salem on May 8 and 9. The gathering will feature discussions on medical advances and state health issues with participation from physicians across North Carolina.
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Winston-Salem
The
North Carolina Medical Society
Hoey Lend Said To Days In Fight Liquor Stores
Hoey argues against liquor stores in North Carolina counties calling legalization bad economics and morals. He warns of increased consumption and harm to youth, urging temperance education and defeat of liquor stores in upcoming elections for the state's welfare.
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Hoey Lend
Fight Liquor
North Carolina
Judge Armstrong Hears Local Bankruptcy Case
Greensboro April 21 Judge Frank M Armstrong presided without a jury in the case of T J Gold Jr trustee in bankruptcy for R Ragan of High Point versus Mrs Bertha E Cox et al. The referee found deeds between Cox parties fraudulent and void and the plaintiff sought 7000 of 20000. The hearing continued this afternoon.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
Frank M. Armstrong
T. J. Gold, Jr
R. R. Ragan
High Point
Bertha E. Cox
R .R. King, Jr
Bertha FB. Cox
Clara I. Cox
Joseph J. Cox
Masonic Leaders Visit Orphanage in North Carolina
Raleigh April 21. Masons at the 160th Grand Lodge communication visited Oxford Orphanage as part of their annual pilgrimage and will return to elect officers. Watson N. Sherrod of Enfield is slated to succeed J. Giles Hudson of Salisbury as grand master. Hud son reported that none of 136 delinquent lodges were lost last year and criticized gambling for fundraising. Judge Wilson G. Warlick of Newton gave the annual oration.
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Raleigh
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
Oxford
Watson N. Sherrod
Enfiled
J. Giles Hudson
Salisbury
Hudson
Wilson G. Warlick
Newton
Injured Man From Kings Mountain Hospitalized
Greensboro April 21. F D Dover of Kings Mountain was injured in an automobile wreck near here and confined to a local hospital. Hospital staff said the hurts were not considered serious.
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Greensboro
F. D. Dover
Kings Mountain
State offices to adopt summer hours in Raleigh
Frank J L Dunlap assistant director of the budget said today that all state offices would adopt summer hours from 830 a m to 430 p m starting May 1 On Saturdays offices will close at 1230 p m
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Raleigh
Frank JL. Dunlap
Auto Deaths on Increase in North Carolina
Raleigh April 21 Automobiles killed 73 persons and injured 595 in 615 March accidents the motor vehicle bureau reported today pushing the 1937 toll to 234 in North Carolina. The deaths last month exceeded March 1936 while the year to date shows large increases due to January and February. Through yesterday 480597 autos were licensed this year versus 433612 in 1936. Twenty eight pedestrians were killed last month and 18 children were among 82 injured. Automobile collisions killed 19 and injured 323. Sunday was the most dangerous day with 16 fatal and 101 nonfatal accidents, while Monday recorded 13 fatal and 56 nonfatal. The 9 to 10 pm hour was most deadly. Intoxicated drivers figured in four fatal and 61 nonfatal accidents. Two intoxicated pedestrians were killed. One auto train collision killed five. Hit and run killed eight and injured 32. Speeders caused 24 fatal and 75 nonfatal accidents. Reckless driving caused eight fatal and 105 nonfatal. Ten people were killed and eight injured while walking beside highways. Twenty seven of the 73 killed were under 25.
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Raleigh
Motor Vehicle Bureau
North Carolina
State Schools to Cost More in North Carolina
Raleigh April 21. E L Griffin says state public schools will cost about 21 350 000 this year up from 20 155 000 for eight months last year Local expenditures total 30 254 000 with higher costs due mainly to a five per cent rise in teachers salaries Griffins figures show teachers get 17 830 000 in 1936 37 compared with 16 600 000 in 1935 36 Other estimates cover school bus transport 1 830 000 vs 1 903 000 prior term general control 600 000 and plant operation 1 035 000 up slightly from 1 014 000 in 1925 36.
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Raleigh
E. Lloyd Griffin
State School Commission
North Carolina
Griffin
Commission
Dutch Protest Rebel Action Reported by De Telegraph
Dispatch from St. Jean De Luz cites claim that Dutch officials and three Spanish government members aboard the Andra were executed after a court martial. The Andra broke the Bilbao blockade but was intercepted returning to San Sebastian by a nationalist cruiser. Other prisoners were taken to Salamanca.
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de Telegraph
St. Jean de Luz
France
Bilbao
San Sebastian
Andra
Salamanca
Cutlar Moore Talks With governor on liquor board post
Cutlar Moore of Lumberton and Governor Hoey conferred in Raleigh on April 21 about heading North Carolina's new state liquor commission. Moore said he came to ask questions and talk in general and knew only what he had read in papers about a possible appointment.
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Raleigh
Cutlar Moore
Lumberton
Hoey
Tlened
New State Liquor Commission
Moore
Interracial Cooperation Conference Set for May in Goldsboro
The 18th annual state-wide conference of the North Carolina Commission of Interracial Cooperation will be held in Goldsboro on May 4 and 5.
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Goldsboro
North Carolina Commission of Interracial Cooperation
N C Traffic League To Hold Annual Meeting Here
The North Carolina Traffic League will hold its annual membership meeting in this city on June 29 at the Sheraton hotel. Key topics include North Carolina’s role in the Interstate Commerce Commission investigation of Southern class rates. New officers and a 22‑member board of governors will be elected. Members include Adams-Millis and High Point Overall. Current board member J T Ryan. officers Julius W Cone president, R B Robertson vice president, W S Creighton secretary. The event runs from forenoon to a banquet in the evening.
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North Carolina Traffic League
Sheraton Hotel
Interstate Commerce Commission
Traffic League
Adams-Millis Corporation
High Point Overall Company
J. T. Ryan
League
Julius W. Cone
Greensboro
R. B. Robertson
Canton
W. 8. Creighton
Charlotte
Third Man Seeks Post in City Government
A political candidate pledges true representation by the people in city government. He advocates lower taxes, denies ties to vested interests, and promises to fight unreasonable taxation. He urges working people to register and vote for their rights.
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Fair Tax League
Proposals Limit Unions Backed by Business Groups
Solons review pet proposals to curb unions and shield employers under the Wagner act. Official endorsements from Secretary Roper's Business Advisory Council members urge stricter labor responsibilities. The National Manufacturers Association board meets in New York today while the U S Chamber of Commerce convenes here next week.
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Roper
Busines Advisory Council
Roosevelt
National Manufacturers Association
New York
United States Chamber of Commerce
Search for cheaper money terms amid huge deficits
Government faces large deficits as tax receipts lag forecasts. About 300 million dollars of discounted bills coming due in March, with Septembers 15 date also looming. Treasury to issue short term bills to cover rest of year while debt and notes coming due rise. Roosevelt pledges to use every means to cut the deficit.
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Morgenthau
Treasury
Roosevelt
Rabid Dog Confirmed After Killing on Franklin Street
W. A. Parks of 702 East Commerce received a Raleigh telegram confirming that a dog he killed on Franklin Street last Monday had rabies. Parks examined the animal at W. W. Thomas’s home at 1315 Franklin and, from his inspection, believed rabies to be present. He killed the dog and sent the head to Raleigh. It is unclear if the dog had bitten any children or other dogs nearby.
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W. A. Parks
East Commerce Street
Raleigh
Franklin Street
Mr. Parks
W. W. Thomas
Revival Continues at High Point Church of the Living God
The revival begun last Sunday will run through April 30 with nightly services at 7 30 o'clock. G C Collins a Thomasville preacher and Burt Miller of High Point are in charge of the meeting.
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High Point Church of
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