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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1937
Page
2
Partly cloudy conditions with scattered afternoon and Sunday thunderstorms in North and South Carolina. Winds from the southwest moderate to strong with overcast skies tonight and Sunday.
Austrian born Dr. Armen Greenhut died in his Bel Air cell soon after a circuit court jury convicted him of statutory rape involving a 13 year old. Sheriff Boyle and defense counsel noted death likely in sleep from nervous strain. coroner's jury adjourned inquest to Monday with no statement.
Judith Irving agrees to model in Mark Price's fall show keeping her name out of it while Millicent and Bruce Knight figure in. A Reno plane incident and Phil’s divorce troubles ripple as Judith weighs fame against personal ties and a pending marriage.
A 40 foot boat burned to the water’s edge near Bayside Beach where the Bay steamer City of Baltimore was destroyed last week. The crew of a pilot and two men believed to have escaped safely.
Catalog blurb promotes Marian Martin pattern 9374 for girls two to six with a dainty dimity frock and matching panties. Describes design features a yoke three-button fasten, roll collar, puffed sleeves, full goblet skirt, and a sister version with tie-sash. Includes diagram and order details with pricing and size notes.
The court upheld the government loan and grant program for a New River project near Dinton West Virginia denying West Virginia Power Company an injunction to block the electric power project The decision cites administrative discretion and public interest and notes rate reductions to the public as a key factor. Judge Parker wrote the prevailing opinion with Northcott concurring and Soper dissenting.
Lincoln Neb. Leo Swanson custodian of Nebraska's capitol building says he is making hay while the sun shines. He estimates the hay harvest on the capitol lawn could yield several tons this season.
Berlin reported the German government signaled retaliatory steps after Britain's order to expel three German newspaper correspondents from England. A communique via the official news agency said Germany was displeased and implied British action could be mirrored against British correspondents. Observers anticipated possible expulsions of British reporters.
England sent a strong note to Spanish authorities in Palma Mallorca protesting yesterday's mystery attack on the tanker British Corporal. A British consul general report says anti government aircraft probably carried out the strike. Three unidentified monoplanes attacked the vessel about 60 miles northwest of Algiers, spraying gunfire and bombs.
The local YMCA horseshoe pitching squad defeated Winston-Salem in two Piedmont league games. They won 2 to 1 on Wednesday and 7 to 2 last night. Woodrow Thomas of High Point led scoring with 8 of 60 points.
Part of the Horn and Hardart Company staff, operating 44 automats in New York, walked out claiming a breach of a union recognition agreement with the New York state labor relations board. Company offices said the strike is small, involving about 150 of 5,500 workers. A union official cited 2,200 of 2,700 eligible employees on strike.
The state driver's license bureau revokes the license of David M. Howard of High Point for driving an automobile while drunk.
Delegates from 73 Kiwaitis clubs in both Carolinas gathered in Hendersonville for a district picnic on August 7, marking a regional assembly of members and clubs.
James Belote reports a curious scene in Morehead City where a Greek reader and a Spanish sailor, both unfamiliar with English, communicated in French via a reader who translated an English newspaper. The incident highlights cross language puzzles aboard.
State highway and public works commission officials considered requests from Winston-Salem Shelby Raleigh and Roanoke Rapids delegations for increased maintenance allotments. The tentative $600000 appropriation has been mailed but not released publicly.
Mountaineers from Piney Mountain and teams from Great Stihoku Mountains Sececo Gap Limestone and Enka prepare to compete for the Appalachian festival title. Officials expect a larger crowd tonight as the tenth annual mountain dance and music festival continues.
Funeral services are set for Judge Ramage 63 who died of a heart attack yesterday in Saluda South Carolina after addressing Newberry College alumni. Interment will be in Saluda cemetery with state supreme court members and circuit judges acting as pallbearers. Ramage a native of Saluda long served on the circuit bench since 1929 and is survived by his widow.
Voters across Kentucky head to polls as the Democratic nomination for attorney general dominates the day’s voting. Gov. A B Chandler’s administration backs Hubert Meredith against anti administration challenger Frances M Burke amid contests for all 100 state representatives, 19 state senate seats, around 500 county posts and municipal offices in some towns.
Emilie Dionne's sore threat improved enough to return to her quintuplet siblings in Ontario after five days of isolation. Canadian Press reports the move follows a period of rest and monitoring for illness among the group.
Chicago August 7 report notes butter trading suspended with little activity. The piece records 139 010 pounds of butter and 12 899 units, but indicates no trading session occurred.
Washington reports the public debt climbed to 34 4 414 578 tadew vew high as fiscal authorities monitor the rise. Officials cite ongoing deficits and borrowing from treasury as factors impacting the national balance sheet. The record reflects postwar spending and economic adjustments through August.
Asheboro board approves two new teachers Miss Mary Witherapoon from Murphy and Miss Helen M. Jones from Fayetteville both primary department. They accept resignations of Miss Clara Gill and plan a September opening near the county date. The board also sells East Asheboro lots for school repairs and approves painting at Apaces Street School.
Fourteen starters to run in the $50,000 Added Massachusetts handicap at Suffolk Downs led by Seabisctul the 1937 king. The field includes French bred Grand Manitou and Chilean invaders Caballero II and Bahri II from noted barns.
Public auction of city land at High Point North Carolina on the 141 roe of August as recorded in Deed Book 515 page 170. Property bounded by Vall street South Main street and W W Predady’s line with 42.6 feet to the beginning. City may reject bids and the sale is free of encumbrances per order dated June 2 1937. Grayson supervises the sale.
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