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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
3
A Washington AP report notes a swift shift among dry advocates toward resubmission of the prohibition issue. Prominent dry leaders, including Missouri figures and national figures, signal support for putting the 18th Amendment to a public vote.
The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina develops Vade Mecum at a four hundred acre Winston-Salem property in Laura town Mountains for summer camps conferences and religious benevolent activities. The hotel on site with three stories wired for electricity and plumbing will host gatherings with a dining room for 100 and improved fire escapes.
The Episcopal Diocese's experimental Wade Mecum camp in Winston-Salem will offer 37 living rooms with double beds, a 100 by 40 foot swimming pool fed by mountain water, and planned tennis courts. Camp operations rely on the Winston-Salem Foundation and Diocese with Mrs. Frank Challen and David Yates leading youth programs. Miss Elizabeth Henley will be dietitian and Bishop Penick with clergy will help.
Municipal court opened amid widespread continuances as about 100 cases docketed for trial. Judge Teague pushed to speed proceedings with a goal to clear more today and resume tomorrow. Defendants: G W Cameron fined 50 dollars and barred from state driving for six months. F Tilman pled guilty after initial plea of not guilty and fined 50 dollars plus costs. R Franklin had a favorable ruling after the state presented its case. Other actions included nol pros with leave for Carl Maynard and Elizabeth Harris Frank Davis Odessa Sexton tied to prohibition and drunkenness charges.
Oak Ridge drew about 5000 spectators for a cadet parade and review led by Lt Col B Z Steever. Capt F B Farr oversaw a drill displaying unorthodox movements as officials and candidates observed the event the assembly signals the upcoming commencement week events.
Local members of the Gamma Eta Gamma fraternity will attend the Southern province convention at Wake Forest this Friday and Saturday. A banquet and ball at the Sir Walter Hotel Saturday night will be highlighted by alumni from various schools. Attendees include Horace Haworth Silas B Casey Fred Voliva of Wachovia bank and Ralph L Foust.
The Hambright wing led by J. C. Hambright meets in Columbia to rally support for Hoover and Republicans. Charlies T. Small and Charlies A. Jonas speak as delegates are chosen for the national convention amid a dispute with Tolbert supporters over recognition and racial inclusivity.
The ad extols bowels as a safety valve and promotes Black Draught from Thedford's to cleanse the system and prevent self poisoning. It cites Mr A B Brannon of Oakland Ave Gaffney S C who reports relief and renewed energy after using the product.
The county tax office will be open tonight from 7 30 until 10 80 oclock at 116 West Washington street to continue listing. Listing has progressed satisfactorily and if property owners keep coming in at the current rate the work could be completed by May 1 with only a minimum of persons facing the listing penalty for April.
J S Moffitt files suit in municipal court against L F Darr and wife seeking judgment for 400 dollars on a promissory note executed August 28, 1931. The action claims the amount is due and unpaid.
New York April 25 twenty five hundred barbers in upper Manhattan shops were ordered on strike today protesting wage cuts and working conditions.
Duke University suffers a 2-0 loss to the Durham Bulls in Charlotte as Lefty floodington yields five doubles for goals. Duke pitcher Roy Alpert allows five hits, one per inning, while Schelly records Duke’s lone hit. UNC tennis blanks Davidson 7-0, Harvey Harris wins freshman title over Walter Levitan. NC State freshmen beat Campbell 11-4 as Davidson Wildcats plan visit to Chapel Hill.
The Carolina Tar Heel baseball team resumes competition with renewed effort, aiming to improve on prior results and showcase improved pitching and hitting as the season proceeds.
A man who gave the name Earl Moses was arrested on a minor charge in Newton. Officers say he was wanted at Travelers Rest South Carolina for the robbery of the Travelers Rest post office.
Athens by April 25 193? cabinet approves move to end gold standard. In Sanford area a government wheat shipment awaits distribution as the news brief notes a related delivery to Sanford.
A charitable effort from Chicago has dispatched resources to Sanford to assist the needy. The delivery aims to support families and individuals facing hardship. Local organizers confirm the arrangement and call for continued public support.
A man and a woman died when spring weather sparked heavy snow in the Rockies over the weekend. Authorities report the fatalities as a consequence of the winter storm era affecting Colorado.
A truck driver argues with a traffic officer over a one way sign in a brief exchange. The driver claims to be going only one way in the war, while the officer enforces the restricted direction.
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