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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1934
Page
7
An explosion in a cottage in Chicopee Massachusetts killed a woman identified as Mrs. Joseph Prinko and injured at least twenty others while destroying the residence and damaging nearby buildings. Her husband and ten year old son survived or were unaccounted for as rescuers searched the debris.
The Jamestown high school baseball team defeated Sumner 13 to 9 in a free scoring game. Pitcher Groom stood out for Jamestown as the standout feature of the win.
North Carolina defeated N C State 9 to 6 Roanoke College won 5 to 4 over Virginia Tech in the college tennis scores recorded.
N. on 1444 Hampden-Sydney faced long shots and damaged nearby buildings as golf play moved through the course.
Society outlines spring and summer wedding fashions in New York brides. Miss Anne Worall advances to marriage in white satin with a long sweeping train and shoulder veil, while Mrs. Edward K Jenkins departs St Bartholomew's Chapel after a high neck satin gown and long veil.
Trustees of High Point College met in annual spring session beginning at 2 30. Officers of the board were to be elected and a decision on student dances considered. Graduation and honorary degrees were to be discussed with Dr. W L Gerringer of Henderson serving as secretary.
Yesterday's Dodgers loss saw Pinkney Whitney of the Braves drive in both runs for a 2–0 victory. Vic Sorrell limited the White Sox to five hits as the Tigers won.
New York April 27 AP The world champion Giants fastball ace Leroy Parmelee nicknamed Tarzan underwent emergency appendectomy after falling ill in Philadelphia. Doctors report the operation was successful and expect a rapid recovery barring complications, though he will miss the club’s early games and may not rejoin until midsummer if at all.
George T. Penny and J. C. Penny, famed twin auctioneers, left for Albemarle North Carolina to launch a chain of land sales. The party of 12 includes R. C. Penny, a sales secretary, and Clarence Schuitheiss, a tenor, plus a ragtime band. Penny predicts 1934 will be a banner year for land sales.
Dr George F Zook federal commissioner of education visited Iowa City to confer with state board of education members on the University of Iowa presidency.
Donald Ray Bishop age one, son of Mr and Mrs L E Bishop, died early today at a local hospital after a nine week illness with complications. The death comes after a brief illness affecting the child. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Wilson April 27 AP Sherrill High Point pitcher spun a one-hit masterpiece fanning 10 and walking one as the Panthers routed Atlantic Christian 10 to 0. The High Point ace kept Bulldogs from advancing past first, while Dorsett belted a circuit-clout among 12 hits and five extra-base hits. The teams meet again today.
Born May 26 1932 in High Point L E and Pearl Bishop were his parents. He leaves two brothers and two sisters all of High Point and J H Bishop of Greensboro. Funeral at Welch Memorial M P Church Saturday at 3 pm pastors J D Williams and O L Ruth. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
A herd of elephants surrounds a wounded comrade and guides it to a safe place. The display of coordinated, protective behavior highlights their social bonds and concern for injured members.
Report states that at least seventy percent of all motor vehicles in Jugoslavia are American-made, signaling strong U S influence in the local automotive sector and trade patterns.
A municipal court filing by Charles P seeks a divorce from Jacqueline Vost on grounds tied to a publicized dispute involving Senator Blackburn and Prevost. The complaint notes marriage in March 1926 and alleges discord affecting the spouses named in the action. L. H. Bodtoma Truck Inc. sues Parker and W D Parker for $1000 after a Greensboro truck crash on November 7 due to alleged negligence.
Robert Fearing entertained the local Kiwanis club with several violin solos at today’s meeting. Sidney Gayle accompanied on piano while W. Hayworth led Kiwanis songs. H. A. Millis and guest A. Tate organized the program.
Press D V Bradley announced a meeting for all night workers and textile workers at the Indus Workers Association hall 815 South Main Street. The gathering is set for Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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