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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
2
Police report shows 509 total arrests last month up from June and July figures. Drunkenness leads offenses with 127 arrests, while parking violations, other traffic laws and all other offenses show smaller counts. 20 held for investigation.
The High Point Old Plank Road Council No 2220 voted yesterday to explore amateur athletics in High Point and map a foster program. A committee led by Frank Barfield will study steps to support sports while members enjoyed lake swimming and a softball game during the outing.
The article notes 20 000 bushels secured from local farmers while prices rise from 95 to 105 and about 115 cents per bushel. It urges farmers to build grain bins to store wheat properly and avoid harvesting or threshing before mature shocks. Millers praise high production and urge better crop handling for profit.
Miss Lois Welborn the city purchasing agent announced a Chevrolet half ton truck will serve city playgrounds. The city buys 600 feet of fire hose for Blair Park clubhouse, with Lyles Chevrolet of High Point submitting the $410 net bid and Kester Machinery of High Point supplying hose at $203 net.
A large host of relatives gathered at Rufus and Mrs Smith home last Sunday to honor Mrs Ezra Sampson of Greensboro with a birthday dinner. Jesse Henley spoke, and a bountiful repast followed. The Deep River church Woman's Auxiliary hosted a Friday meeting at Mrs M A White with several new members joined.
John Robert and Macey Borum Jr Terrence Thornton and Billy Wilson spend the week at Gray Stone Boy Scout camp with Mr and Mrs C M Borum noting 85 attendees. Local visits include Lawrence Kansas residents Mr and Mrs David Perkins and niece Mrs H K Jackson. Others host guests and family news from High Point Jamestown Colfax and Marksboro church funeral attendance reported.
County Attorney Michael F. Kinkead said his office investigates charges that Thomas A. Brown a dismissed detective was involved in the kidnappings of William Hamm Jr brewer and Edward G Bremer banker. Brown was discharged by Public Safety Commissioner Gus Barfuss who charged he conspired with Alvin Karpis and others to abduct Hamm on June 15 1933 and Bremer on Jan 17 1934. If proof of link to kidnapping exists, criminal charges will be filed.
Governor Ehringhaus accepted requisition papers from Virginia Governor Perry seeking the return of Harrle C. Moore, under arrest in Warrenton for malicious wounding, to Richmond to face charges.
David S. Leak died at 2 15 PM at his home 707 Mondew avenue after a five week illness. Born January 22 1854 in Trinity he moved to the city in 1891 and worked with the J Van Lindley Nursery John A Young Nursery and later High Point Milling company. He married Virginia Powell in 1881. she died in 1925. Survived by two children J W Leak Norfolk Va and Mrs W B Van High Point and one brother J N Leak Greensboro. Funeral Saturday at 10 AM at Central Friends Church with Masonic graveside rites at Oakwood cemetery.
Report highlights multiple events with strong showings for American and international athletes. Bernhard Stoeck of Germany won the javelin with 71.84 meters while notable finishes included Alton Terry placing sixth for the U S A and Lee Bartlett finishing 12th. The women's 80 meter hurdles ended in a photo finish with a three way tie at 11.7 seconds and Mise Valla setting a new Olympic record the day before. Naoto Tajima led a Japanese 1-2 in the hop and step and jump with a world record 16.52 meters.
A passenger plane bound for Chicago crashed in a rolling field after takeoff. The ship did not burn and landing gear was retracted. pilots and farmers reported hearing prop engines and the wreckage was found about four hours later.
Pensacola Florida Aug 6 the city council remained deadlocked after eight ballots on whether to remove Mayor H Clay Armstrong over his support for Alf Landon. The council postponed action until Aug 20 as Armstrong faced questions about letters and telegrams promising support to the Republican nominee.
President Roosevelt summons party leaders for the second time this week to assess chances of preserving the Democratic majority in Congress. Rep. Drewery of Virginia, chairman of the Democratic congressional campaign committee, and Senator Lewis of Illinois head the two groups.
Eighty carloads of peaches, not counting trucks, left Spartanburg county yesterday, up nine from Tuesday and the highest to date. Growers valued the shipment at 52500 dollars, with output running toward 100000 dollars.
Funeral services were held today for Harold Dean Brown a Wake Forest College student killed yesterday when his automobile struck a bridge four companions were slightly hurt
In Winsted Connecticut on August 6 A P Griffin and Leslie Beach used left handed clubs to win recent tournaments each earning a set of right handed clubs as prizes.
The Helen Clark Missionary Society of Calvary M. E. church will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. Helen McCulloch 2107 Brentwood avenue. Full attendance of the membership is desired.
Police report a rock was thrown through the front door glass at the Leonard Dry Cleaning branch 611 South Main Street last night. No entry or items were reported missing.
One of the earliest pumpkins ripened in the area was shown yesterday afternoon at The Enterprise by Thelma Basinger. The 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Basinger of 701 Osborne street grew the pumpkin in her family's garden and it is the first to ripen locally.
R G Callicutt filed for divorce from Carrie Callicutt in High Point municipal court citing more than two years of separation. They married December 12, 1925 and have lived apart for over two years.
Charlotte Aug G W C Meekins chairman of the state Republican executive committee announced a drive for funds to bolster the campaign fund. The plan follows a rally where M P Baldridge attache of the national headquarters explained fundraising methods. Speakers voiced confidence the state would be carried this fall.
At Guilford College on August 6 the 239th annual session of the North Carolina yearly meeting of Friends continued with talks on world relations motion pictures liquor and sex problems. Dr A D Beittel of Guilford College spoke on The Social Responsibility of Friends and another address covered The Negro In American Culture.
Speakers from High Point addressed youth issues yesterday led by Dr. T Wingate Andrews superintendent of city schools who discussed moving pictures Rev Tom Sykes reported on the Peace committee and Clara I Cox presented on race relations Miss Emma Blair and Virgil Pike were added to committees on epistles and preparation of epistles Mrs White summarized the liquor and moving pictures committee noting liquor and sex influence on youth and the pernicious effect of moving pictures despite some improvement in film tone.
The Cook County board discharged 485 election judges and clerks from the April primary after four months of investigation into poll irregularities. About 200 faced prosecution for tally sheet forgeries false entries and permitting illegal voting. President Alexander J. McKay said it was the largest group ever dismissed and they will never serve again.
Market notes from Chicago on August 6 report butter sales at 8 079 pounds with various quality grades. Creamery specials and extras range around mid 30s percent, while eggs show receipts of 11 773 with local graded firsts and extras at roughly 23 to 25 percent.
Authorities in Warrenton search for a gunman after Plummer Davis a Black man was killed in an apparent shot at close range. Police urged witnesses to come forward and provided limited victim background.
Rumors in Lewis County speak of a new federation forming from a split in the United Mine Workers. The executive council criticizes the C I O move while members blame Lewis method for organizing across craft lines and seek minority rule within the AFL.
Government claims at dawn on the 20th day of wolt to have captured several provinces including Catalonia Incia Murcia Malaga Real Guadalajara and Badajoz with San Jia noted as a northern resort city. The leftist army is said to be drastically reorganized.
Three miles south of US-31 two cars collided early today killing seven people. Among the dead were two sailors from Fort Jefferson en route to the scene for maneuvers in southwest Michigan.
In Dallas a man rushed into a filling station seeking a road map. He confronted manager Dickson who was armed. Police later questioned the man accused of stealing while Brown’s parents shopped nearby.
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