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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1937

Page

2

Local Southeastern Weather Report Draws Mild Overnight Skies

Fall remains mild in North and South Carolina with tonight warmer, Saturday cloudy. Hatteras to Jacksonville expects gentle to moderate south winds shifting to southeast, with overcast skies tonight and Saturday.

North Carolina South Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Charlotte Weather Bureau L. R'fall Asheville Eater Atlanta Augusta Birmingham Charleston Chicago Columbia Sevader Denver Detroit Evanaville Galveston Greensboro Little Rock Angeles Ile Eeereesseeres Mr Mitchell New York San Francisco Wilmington

Longshoremen Back On Jobs Amid Labor Rift

The National Longshoremen's union split from the American Federation of Labor with clashes at Janesville GM plants as workers halted the Chevrolet frame line over alleged union bias. AFL President William Green called for a May 18 conference in Cincinnati to unite labor while CIO rebels faced suspension and legal actions loomed for 19 Lewiston shoe factories affecting 6,400 workers.

National Longshoremen’s Union National Longshoremen's Union American Federaon Janesville Wis General Motors Chevrolet Federation-Cio William Green A. F. of L Cincinnati Forces of Labor America Lewis A. F. of L.ford Executive Council Washington Green Lewiston Lewiston- Auburn

Washington to probe case of Helmut Hirsch

The state department announced it has taken up the case of Helmut Hirsch an American citizen convicted in Germany of high treason and sentenced to death. He is understood to be scheduled for execution within the next several days.

Washington State Department Helmut Hirsch Germany Hirsch

Spring Over High Point in Dogwood Time

A vivid Carolina scene described from the air contrasts red clay fields, green crops, white clapboard houses, and dogwood blossoms. Emerywood and Lindale dairy area are praised for spring scenery, with golf, gardens, and quiet streets beneath blooming trees.

Margot California Florida Charleston Carolina Benigh Emerywood Lindale

Asheboro Legion Auxiliary Picnic Planned for May 18

Asheboro April 23. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Harris Birkhead home to announce the annual picnic held jointly with the local Legion post. The event will occur May 18 if conditions are favorable. Poppy Day is set for May 29 with 2,000 poppies ordered by Mrs. F. G. Newsom.

Asheboro Legion Auxiliary Legion American Legion Auxiliary Harris Birkhead B. M. Weston F. G. Newsom J. G. Crutchfield Salisbury Weston J. W. Wolfe Greensboro Birkhead

Moss Talks at Kiwanis Meet in High Point

H P Water Works superintendent H Moss spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon on water collection filtration testing and distribution plus monthly samples to the state health department. The club elected G E Klanderman and R M Cowan as Kiwanis convention delegates with alternates G H Kearns and R D Dizon. Visitors included John Womack and Paul J Fuller. Lee Schaner welcomed as a new member.

RE. H. Moss High Point Kiwanis Club State Health Department G. E. Klanderman R. M. Cowan Kiwanis Indianapolis G. H. Kearns R. D. Dizon Lee Schaner Wilson John Womack Paul J. Fuller

Duke Wins Philadelphia Relay Preliminary Heat

Duke sprint quartet wins second heat in the 440 yard college relay event at the Pennsylvania relay carnival in Philadelphia. Time 43.1 seconds. the performance trails faster teams and keeps the meet open.

DUKE Philadelphia

Negro given 16 months on two counts in county court

Ben Lassiter of Taylor street received 10 months on the county roads for assault and six months for simple assault, to run concurrently with the liquor violation term after police found white liquor in a coal shed while serving an assault warrant. Additional cases included Mounce eight months on roads and Johnson six months on roads.

Ben Lassiter Taylor Street Lewis B. Teague Munnicipal Court Ben Bob Mounce South Hamilton Street Fred Williams Simon Johnson Downing Street Orville Cook State Street

Local Sears Store Not Named In Action Filed Here

A lawsuit filed against Sears Roebuck and company is traced to a Wilmington unit contract, not the High Point store. Local manager W W Carroll sought details after papers were not served on him, learning the action concerns a contractual arrangement rather than the High Point shop.

Sears, Roebuck Sears, Roebuck and Company Southern Oil Transportation Company W. W. Carroll

Foreign lecturer sows vivid WWI gas attack memories

A former World War I gas attack victim-lecturer captivates audiences by recounting his experiences. The report notes a competition narrowing finals to the fastest teams with Duke edging Yale by a narrow margin.

Ers Duke Yale

City Officials Hold Talks With Southern Railroad

City Manager E M Knox City Attorney Grover H Jones and Councilman E LeRoy Briggs continued talks with Southern Railroad officials in Washington DC. Progress reported on final agreement with many issues settled and a conclusion expected tonight or tomorrow. Briggs joined from New York for the discussions.

E. M. Knox Grover H. Jones E. LeRoy Briggs Southern Railroad Company Washington, D. C Knox and Jones Briggs New York

Jackson to lead Lee and Sanford teachers group

Jackson will head teachers from Lee county and Sanford city schools with Claude F. Gaddy as secretary. Clyde A. Erwin opened with a round table on new laws and T D Martin warned education bill passage may be doubtful. Dr Julian Miller spoke at the morning session. A Duke stadium evening session, band parade, festival concert, and a 5000 strong pageant will follow. Officers to be elected at tomorrow’s final session.

Lee County Sanford Claude F. Gaddy Raleigh Clyde A. Erwin General Assembly T. D. Martin National Education Association Julian Miller The Charlotte Observer Duke University Stadium

College Netters Defeat Atlan In Close Tennis Match

Wilson April 23. E Point college beats Atlantic Christian Jers 4 to 3 in a tight meet. Armfield defeats Ply 6 4 3 6 4. Setzer defeats Ab 3 6 6 4 3 6. Hudson defeats 8h 6 3 4 6 7 5. Hinshaw defeats Ki 7 5 6 4. Cooper defeats She 8 6 2 6 10 8. Plyer and Abbitt defeat Armfield and Setzer 6 4. Hudson and Kirby defeat Short and Hinshaw 2 6 6 2.

Wilson E Point College Atlantic Christian Jers Armfield Ply Setzer Hudson ACC Hinshaw Cooper She Plyer Abbitt Kirby Short

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