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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1937

Page

3

Waynick refuses other posts as highway chief stays put

Raleigh April 21. Capus M Waynick, head of the State Highway and Public Works Commission, remains firm on reappointment or nothing. Hoey supporters press for alternative posts, but Waynick insists only the highway job defines his career, warning any shift would discount his record.

State Highway and Public Works Raleigh Capus M. Waynick State Highway and Public Works Commission Waynick Hoey Bob Coughton Budget Bureau Division of Purchase and Contract Old Age Assistance Niquor Control Highway and Public Works Highway and Public Works Commission

Trailed Love and Deception Amid Seattle Dance

Martha and Betty, in Seattle, confront past love and danger as Gerry Neal and Guy Weeks reveal true identities. Betty and Howison grow closer while Martha learns Weeks hid his role. A dinner dance at the Olympic becomes a turning point as Martha and Weeks renew trust and find new hope.

Betty Martha Rue Mart Howison Martha Brittain del Monte Gerry Neal Bert Haynes Weeks Coast Guard Guy Weeks San Diego Ciznik

Youth Peace Movement Captures College Youth

Twenty years after wartime drills on campus, more than a million young people in 400 colleges and high schools indicate they would strike for peace. The piece argues youth must refuse war, push for world federation, and replace martial training with citizenship duties and nonviolent activism.

Helen Welshimer Elms Lemmy Barnard Columbia France University of Michigan Army Navy New York University Vassar NEA Service, Inc

Pioneering Negro educator Prof Curtright dies at 3:30

News of Interest To Colored People reports the death of Prof Edward Eusebia Outright, longtime educator in North Carolina. Born in Greensboro, he taught in Greensboro summers, led High Point Normal and Industrial Institute, and served 31 years in education. He retired as principal of William Penn High School in 1983 after elevating its status to an A rated Southern Association school. Survived by Lola Brooks Curtright and relatives, funeral at First Baptist Church planned Friday afternoon. The slice also covers church activities, local deaths, engagements, and a Scout fundraising appeal for a National Jamboree trip.

Edward Eusebia Outright Greensboro Georgia Atlanta University High Point High Point Normal and Industrial Institute Curtright North Carolina Old Normal School William Penn High School Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools South Cartright Lola May Brooks Daniel Brooks the Red Cross Board of Public Welfare First Baptist Church Lola Brooks Curtright A. Co. Curtright Georgal State

The Wilkes Expedition Report Costs and Rarity

The Wilkes Expedition Antarctic report, a costly government publication, was never fully issued. Only 250 sets were printed at a total cost of 279131 dollars, making it the most costly scientific publication relative to its size.

Antarctic U. S

Scales Fraud Unmasked in North Carolina

Raleigh April 21 Merchants and scale users warned by the Department of Agriculture to beware of racketeers posing as scales inspectors and fines collectors operating in seven counties around Alamance County The head of weights and measures says hundreds of dollars were taken by the racket and one arrest has been made He urges verification of credentials and immediate police notification if fees are demanded or identification is missing.

Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Department of Agriculture North Carolina Co. D. Baucom Department Division of Weights and Measures Alamance County Baucom

Chest Trustees Submit Reports at High Point Chest Meeting

Reports for the quarter ended were heard at the High Point Community Chest board of trustees meeting at the Sheraton hotel chaired by W. B. Hall. About 20 members attended. George E. Marvin reported on a Greensboro meeting of Chest representatives statewide. A New York Community Chests and Councils official attended. Plans were discussed for a state wide Greensboro meeting in September to boost Chest work in North Carolina, the Southeast’s leading Chest state.

High Point Community Chest Sheraton Hotel W. B. Hall George E. Marvin Chest Greensboro Community Chests and Councils of New York North Carolina

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice on leaving home and living independently

The writer asks whether to stay with her sister after her brother in law’s death to gain independence. The columnist suggests trying life away from controlling parents, recommends a long visit with the sister, job hunting, and establishing herself before returning home. She should communicate often and remain considerate while pursuing independence.

Babe

Parents weigh safety as daughter seeks independence

You argue that parents want to shield their daughters at home but you are grown enough to choose your own path. You claim that many young people seek independence and often face the opposite of good outcomes.

Waynick Reappointment Stiffens Hoey’s Ouster Plot

Observers say Governor Hoey faces a tough task to remove Waynick as he resists any other office. Waynick backs claim he has a strong record that pleases the governor, complicating efforts to replace him. Hoey supporters voice surprise and resentment over reports of lucrative offers to Waynick, while backers insist Hoey knows the facts. If Hoey omits Waynick, a new name may emerge from speculation in public prints.

Waynick Hoey

Yard measure origins tied to Henry I arm length claim

A historical note traces the yard to the length of King Henry I’s arm as a royal decree. The assertion links the unit to medieval standards set by monarchs, reflecting early attempts to standardize measurements across realms.

Henry I

Church Cites Liquor Eve in Raleigh Conference

A temperance report to the Raleigh Methodist conference cites church members who drink as hampering prohibition efforts. Delegates chose Louisburg for next year and heard speakers including Gov Hoey and Duke president W P Few. The report criticizes moderate drinkers as worse than heavy users and warns of liquor’s perils.

Raleigh Raleigh Dieth Methodist Conference J. Bridgers Hendson Louisburg Hoey W. P Duke University D. Earnhardt Lowburg College M. T. Plyler Christian Advocate Paul B. Kern Duham China America

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