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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1937
Page
2
Partly cloudy conditions expected in the Carolinas with possible scattered thunderstorms in the northwest area. Winds will be light to moderate and southerly, with overcast skies tonight and Saturday and a chance of showers spreading westward.
B Terry president of The erprise suffered a left forearm injury in New York. He was reported improving after a night. Ms Terry said the condition was very good today. Dr W C Terry of Hamlet has been at the bedside for a week. He returns home tonight.
The University of North Carolina will host its School for Athletic Directors and Coaches from August 16 through August 28 in Chapel Hill. The event brings together coaching staff and athletic administrators for a series of lectures and sessions.
Thomas W. Sprinkle told Kiwanis luncheon listeners that one in four reaching age 60 will face crime and that crime costs rival all schools and social services combined. He traced causes to home conditions, read crime material, and noted four delinquency stages with reform through clubs, camps, and Big Brother programs reducing local youth offenses. Lee F. Schaner led the program as visitors from Greensboro and Hickory attended.
The Civil Service Commission sent City Manager Knox lists of three eligible candidates for assistant librarian and three for public health nurse. A new rule bars temporary appointees from competing for permanent posts. Police and fire department rules tighten promotions and insignia, with staged promotion paths and required experience. Exams for girls' commissioner were graded with a very small pass rate.
K L Shipwash of this city faces forgery and embezzlement charges tied to his role as head of the building maintenance department for the city schools. Hearings have not been set. Police detective bureau work proceeds with evidence to corroborate existing information. Eight warrants issued, four for embezzlement and four for forgery.
Debate on the Wagner bill centers on placing the housing program under the Interior Department with Ickes. Senator Lewis argues the move tests administration unity, while Senator Clark says Interior has no current housing role and opposes expanding authority.
The Air Defense Association reports on the distribution of masks to Chinese citizens after advice from their consul at Tsinanfu. Americans were gathered in Hankow and nearby mission centers, with about 100 in Hankow itself and dozens more nearby. At Kikungshan, a well known summer resort in Henan, roughly 300 Americans including missionaries and families were present.
The article reports the President declining to take a public stand on a planned special session while senators push for action. Secretary Wallace plans a two week tour of the corn belt with farm officials to discuss the soil conservation program and possibly broader farm legislation including the ever normal granary. Senate and House agriculture committees postponed farm legislation until January amid disputes. Southern lawmakers urge federal aid to guarantee 12 cents per pound for cotton growers.
Traffic conditions eased in the Main street block between the tracks and Washington as cars now park along both sides and in the center. Police, led by Chief W. G. Friddie, plan measures to maintain flow and protect pedestrians at crowded intersections including Wrenn street, the sole open crossing.
Chicago August 6 butter 17 159 steadier prices unchanged eggs 13 304 unsettled extra firsts local 20 cents cars 20 fresh graded firsts local 19 20 current receipts 18 storage packed firsts 20.
Alfred Myers of Thomasville was exonerated on a manslaughter charge after Judge Teague found no probable cause in the death of two-year-old Thomas Bryant who was fatally struck by Myers's car. The boy rushed into the car from the street, and Myers was cleared of liability. Gertrude Morris and Minnie Spivey were convicted of keeping a disorderly house, with sentences of 10 and eight months respectively. Other docket items included assaults, reckless driving, and contested costs.
Captain Hillery of Langley Field praises the Greensboro High Point airport after a non stop flight from St Louis en route to the West Coast. He calls the field fine and says removing a bank at the northeast end would elevate it with East's best. He notes Langley officials see potential for use as a base or stopover.
James Gray a 17 year old Black youth of 312 Moon Street High Point was sentenced to 80 days on the county roads after pleading guilty to simple assault on Willie Jones in Guilford county Superior court in Greensboro on August 6.
The July furniture market bulletin from Seidman & Seidman reports a 15 percent drop in total July market orders compared with both 1936 summer markets and 1937 winter markets. Case goods fell about 28 percent, while upholstered goods and novelty orders declined 11 percent and 3 percent respectively.
Soviet officials say trade with the United States will continue with policies and actions in harmony with existing agreements. The announcement signals a broader exchange push as both sides seek to expand commerce and stabilize economic ties.
The Trade Agreements Act empowers the president to cut tariffs up to 60 percent on certain foreign products not discriminating against American e commerce. Seventeen foreign nations have reciprocal trade accords, with a Soviet Russia accord sharing similar aims though not a formal reciprocal treaty.
Hold Institute at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill from August 9 to 14 marking the tenth annual event for parents and teachers.
Horace S. Haworth of High Point was approved as administrator for the estate of L. L. Jones, who died November 16, 1935, in Greensboro Superior Court. Heirs renouncing qualification in his favor include Mrs. Tallie J. Proctor, Mrs. Ella J. Leonard, and Mrs. Notre Goins. estate value not stated.
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