Suit Demands 15000 In Damages From Auto Collision
Katherine Lowdermilk by next friend Bertha Lowdermilk sues Frank Simmons and Everett S. Skeen for 15000 in damages from injuries alleged after a car backed into her on November 12 1936. She says the vehicle owned by Simmons and driven by Skeen without warning struck her on the north English Street sidewalk injuring her foot ankle and leg. Plaintiff seeks 12000 actual and 3000 punitive damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Lowdermilk
Bertha Lowdermilk
Frank Simmons
Everett S. Skeen
English Street
Simmons
Skeen
Compromise Seen As Court Plan Savior
A stalled measure faces an unfavorable report or a potential nine to nine committee tie that could block it under Senate rules. The committee adjourned seven weeks of hearings and resumes Tuesday as Executive meetings begin. Senator Bailey of North Carolina opposes the measure urging constitutional amendment submission. The Supreme Court held a Saturday conference and may rule Monday on the unemployment insurance provisions of the federal Social Security Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bailey
N. C
Congress
North Carolina
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Mind Reading Dog Bozo to Appear in City on Tour
Captain Lower demonstrates Bozo the mind reading dog using write and bark tests with staff members. Bozo matches card numbers and suits without spoken prompts, a talent highlighted by Robert L. Ripley in Believe It or Not. The dog, a cross of Chow and collie, has toured coast to coast and will perform free public appearances announced by The High Point Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Lower
Bozo
Bogo
Robert L. Ripley
United States
Mexico
Canada
High Point Enterprise
Gold is Giving United States Case of Jitters
Analysis notes gold sterilization and its impact on the U S monetary base. It discusses borrowing to finance gold imports, rising prices, inflation, world trade effects, and the politics of potentially lowering the gold price to ease the strain. The piece highlights market jitters and official denials amid persistent rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Effort Made to Save Hirsch in Terror Plot Case
Reports say authorities seek to save Hirsch amid assassination fears tied to a high government official. Goering warns against murder as a political tool while Hitler weighs clemency for Hirsch after U S intervention and Hull’s statement that Washington is pursuing all humane options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirsch
Hitler
United States
Washington
Hull
Hirech
North Carolina Brings New Road Commission and Staff
Governor Hoey announces a seven to eleven member reorganization of the state road commission with district representation and upgrades for several officials. Retiring include Julien Wood W C Woodard J A Hardison Ross Sigman B F Allen and Frank W Miller. Waynick may take a new role as director of purchase and contract and George W Coan Jr to remain at Works Progress Administration. Dunlap praised for long public service.
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Julien Wood
Chowan County
W. C. Woodard
Nash
J. A. Hardison
Anson
Ross Sigman
Rowan
B. F. Allen
Catawba
Frank W. Miller
Haywood
Hoey
Waynick
George W. Coan, Jr
Coal
Works Progress Administration
Commission
W. Vance Baise
James H. Clark
Bladen County
Advisory Budget Commission
Division of Purchase and Contract
A. 5
Brower
Purchase
Duke University
Budget Commission and Awards Board
H. G. Connor, I Jr
Wilson
Dunlap
Anson Superior Court
County Recorder’s Court
State Senate
B. B. Jeffress
Greensboro
State
House
Senate
Horse riding classes with gas mask start at Newmarket
In Newmarket England a new course teaches horsemanship while wearing a gas mask. The program aims to adapt riders to unconventional gear as a precautionary training option for challenging conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Eng
Red Cross Diet Lectures By Miss Bakkie At YWCA
Miss Melva B. Bakkie a nutrition consultant for the national American Red Cross will lecture on dietetics and nutrition at the YWCA this Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Local Red Cross leader Mrs. B. Saunders said invitations were sent to several organizations and the public is invited. Times to be announced tomorrow in the Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melva B. Bakkie
National American Red Cross
8. Saunders
Red Cross
Miss Bakkie
Enterprise
Local Democrats Boosting C. M. Waynick For Governor
Local Democratic supporters urge C M Waynick as a candidate for governor. The text notes government importance tied to the post Waynick would relinquish on May 1 and hints he prefers the highway chairmanship given his experience and past record.
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C. M. Waynick
Waynick
Highway
Waynick urged to seek governor post amid highway clash
Community leaders praise Capus Waynick for his intelligence and integrity as Governor Hoey passes over him for the highway chair. They warn Piedmont to rally behind Waynick, predicting he could win the next North Carolina governorship if backed by Democrats statewide.
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Hoey
Waynick
Enterprise
Capus Waynick
Piedmont North Carolina
Wade P. Renfrow
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Mr. Renfrew
Guilford County
Ture
Simmons
Rus Watts
Piedmont
North Carolina
The
Highway Commission
High Point
Mr. Hoey
Mr Waynick
Mr. Waynick
Negro Is Held On Charge Of Murder
Irving Miller a Black man died after being struck on the head with an iron pipe during a March 4, 1937 brawl in a Negro district. Neal Tillman 29 of 410 Moon Street was charged with murder as police issued amended warrants. Tillman’s bond was set at 8000 dollars but he could not meet it.
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Irving Miller
Neal Tillman
Moon Street
Tillman
Miller
Madrid siege shifts as insurgents pause shelling
In the tenth month Miaja calls for renewed energy to drive insurgents from the city outskirts. The new city council met quietly and Madrid residents moved cautiously, fearing renewed artillery while avoiding mass avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miaja
Madrid
High School To Name President
High Point high school begins official election activities for the student body presidency with candidates and managers pursuing votes for April 29 and 30. The constitution states majority wins the presidency and the top female candidate becomes vice president. Nominees include Eleanor Powell Irene Parker Margaret Hayworth Dan Arden James Edwards Harry Snyder William Frasier Banks Chilton with respective managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Eleanor Powell
Helen Crowder
Irene Parker
Dorothy Gueth
Margaret Hayworth
Majorie Barker
Dan Arden
Cecil Freeman
James Edwards
Richard Meishey
Harry Snyder
John Smith
William Frasier
Marvin Grant
Banks Chilton
Jack Stout
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Brooks
Duke
Eugene Clyde Brooks
N. Y. State College
Trinity
North Carolina Education Association
Durham
State College
Davidson
University of North Carolina
Irene Price
Raleigh
McCrary
Largo Cabellero
Ayuntamiento
General Motors
Greater
Beeson Hardware Company
North Main Street
Wrenn Street
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