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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1936

Page

3

Eating a Hurt by R. W. Madry

A short literary note by R. W. Madry titled Eating a Hurt appears in the column. The piece reflects on personal pain and resilience with concise reflective lines.

Publicity Turns Positive for North Carolina University

At Chapel Hill the university refused to whitewash a cheating racket scandal, opting for a full investigation and open reporting. Ben Husbands said New York applicants read of the affair and were more eager to attend, viewing the university's honesty as a corrective measure.

Carolina Ben Husbands New York Chapel Hill Husband

Masked men probe at County Home in Boro

Hargrove chairman of Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners reported masked attackers—ten men led by one demanding to see Miss Mattie T Lefford—visited the County Home near here last night. They threatened the Negro orderly, provided ten minutes to disperse, and fled. Tracks of two cars were found. Sheriff Barbour said investigation is underway.

Shackleford J. T. Price Hargrove W. E. Baro Ress

Stone masons sought by North State Employment Office

Local office of the North State Employment Service received requests for 15 stone masons and several plasterers from town sources. Interested persons are urged to contact the office. A revival list notes Burt L. Miller leading a revival on Ogden Street near the (Dye Works) with attendance reported and singing at 7:30 nightly. The Ladies Aid, led by Peters, is invited. Also, a meeting of Vet of Foreign Wars Post No. 619 is planned Monday night on Main Street. Morning Star Temple on English Street advertises two services with Everett preaching and an afternoon tent meeting in Greensboro on Eugene Street, focusing on prophecy and a red-message night.

North The Burt L. Miller Ogden Street Irdale F. W Point Post Irning Star Temple Morning Star English Street Everett Greensboro Eugene

Orleans Cot Close Barely Steady Amid Mixed Trading

The Orleans cotton market closed near steady with minor gains and losses across early and late trades. Quotes show slight direction changes as buyers and sellers balanced near the previous session.

Fugitive Curtis Weigold Nabbed After Ride With Officer

In Pierre on August 8 AP reports 18-year-old Curtis Weigold, wanted from the Wyoming industrial institute, was picked up by George McCoy of the state justice department after a passerby signaled for a ride. McCoy stopped the car and identified Weigold as the fugitive.

Pierre Curtis Weigold Wyoming Industrial Institute George McCoy State Justice Department McCoy Weigold

Archdale School Opens In New $20 000 Building

Archdale elementary students will return to a new four room school with a 300 seat auditorium and steam heat. The building, erected for about 20 000 dollars, sits in a grove near the Bush Hill to Archdale name sign. Randolph county funded the site and structure via a PWA loan. open date set for September 3 or 10. A. R. Bullock oversees Archdale schools. trustees are Charles Redding Doak Finch Henry Royals Reid Mendenhall and W T Winslow.

Archdale Beautiful Grove Bush Hill Randolph County PWA Trinity High School A. R. Bullock Trinity Township Archdale Board of Trustees Charles Redding Doak Finch Henry Royals Reid Mendenhall W. T. Winslow

Local Firemen to Attend NC State Convention

Fire Chief E. K. Ingram will lead a representative from each city fire station to Raleigh for the North Carolina State Firemen's association annual convention. The five day meeting will feature talks by firefighting authorities and include a postconvention business session to select officers. Attendees include representatives from southeastern underwriters in Atlanta besides fire chiefs and personnel from across North Carolina. No current local fireman holds state office.

E. K. Ingram North Carolina State Firemen's Association Raleigh North Caroline Southeastern Atlanta

Salt reserves in Utah could supply world for three centuries

A Utah salt deposit contains enough resource to meet global needs for about three hundred years, according to estimates cited in the report.

Utah

Ed Wynn Tops Salaries With 3500 Weekly Radio Pay

Ed Wynn reportedly earns 3500 dollars weekly, the highest salary yet for radio performers. The figure reflects his dominant status in radio during the era.

Ed Wynn

Retail Trade Advances Despite Drought Across Nation

The Associated Press notes retail trade held up despite summer slump and drought, with home furnishings strong and wholesale activity buoyant. Carloadings rose 2.3 percent to 747 551 for the week ended Aug 1, the highest since Oct 17, 1931, and 25.6 percent above last year.

Associated Press Department Commerce American Iron and Steel Institute Paris New York Europe U.S Spain Federal Reserve Richmond Federal Reserve District Washington Atlanta Birmingham

Ford Advertising by Owner Endorsed in Service

A Ford advert idea urges reliance on the car itself to prove value and service. Owners speaking of real service to neighbors are the strongest promoters, and many Fords are being bought on such recommendations.

England to count footpaths amid census effort

England conducts a census of nearly 500000 footpaths in England and Wales to map rights of way and improve public access. The effort aims to document path networks, statuses, and usage across both nations.

England England and Wales

Farley Plans Nationwide Party Conferences

Democratic Chairman James A. Farley announced he will convene party leaders from every state between now and September 1 for a series of group conferences to map campaign plans. The first meetings will include leaders from Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island and North Carolina arriving Wednesday. Participants include A. D. Folger Bernice Cook J. Wallace Winborne and Mrs Charles W. Tillett.

New York James A. Farley Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island North Carolina A. D. Folger Bernice Cook J. Wallace Winborne Charles W. Tillett

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