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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1938
Page
2
Generally fair conditions in parts of Carolina with showers possible in mountains Thursday. Mostly partly cloudy with a high near 77 in some areas and winds shifting from west to south. Coastal areas report variable to moderate winds and overcast skies tonight and Thursday.
In continued trial testimony Carroll describes his past as a deputy sheriff and details about a cigarette lighter allegedly owned by him and found at Dwyer’s home. The questioner probes when he learned of letters the state says provided motive for the crime and whether Carroll bought the lighter before October 16.
A sprout grew from a bright red laurel bean swallowed by Paul Arnaud as a child in 217 Buena Vista street. After nine days the bean emerged, sprouting in the boy’s front yard family home where it remains today. The incident was recounted in a Believe It Or Not feature about the remarkable sprouting bean in the front yard.
The article reports on political activity around the September senatorial races with references to Roosevelt’s plans in Warm Springs and Barnesville, plus cross country campaigning results in Kentucky and Oklahoma. It details campaign dynamics, reactions to Barkley’s Kentucky win, and mentions military actions near Hill 52 with heavy Russian artillery and Japanese gun batteries amid World War II coverage.
The article notes growing sentiment in the state that the chief executive might offer support for Camp's candidacy, though no indication has been given yet about his plans or comments. It highlights speculation on possible endorsements and political timing.
A terse communique reports a night of artillery exchanges along the frontier with Soviet forces launching a long barrage that was repulsed. The clash centered on Hangku Feng Hill, where Japanese forces defended disputed terrain and prepared for possible recapture actions.
Two suits for divorce and one for debt were filed in Guilford county. Johnnie Strickland seeks divorce from Mary Strickland on the grounds of separation. Bertha R. Cates sues Willard Cates for divorce on abandonment and adultery. Marsh Furniture Co. sues E A Jordan, trading as Chestnut Street Grocery of Henderson, for 294.55, claiming nonpayment for equipment.
Mrs Gustavia Elliott Hill 68 of Denton died at a High Point hospital Tuesday after about four weeks illness. Funeral services were held at 2 PM today at Lineberry Methodist Protestant church with Rev C L Grant and Rev E A Bingham officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband N A Hill two daughters Mrs A R Morris and Mrs J J Cook both of Denton one son W M Hill of Asheboro and several grandchildren.
The annual Coble family reunion is planned for Coble Lutheran Church on Saturday August 20 announced by J B Robertson Burlington president and Wyatt Friddie Route One Jamman secretary. The church sits off the Greensboro Kimeville road about 10 miles southeast of Greensboro. Cables relatives and friends are invited to attend the all day meeting and bring lunch baskets. Music speaking and other entertainments are being planned said Mr Robertson.
A Seattle ordinance requires two rat traps baited twice per cycle at each premises. The notice specifies compliance steps for residents to curb rodent issues and avoid penalties.
Shanghai Aug 10 Chinese guerrillas in suburban Pootung announced the formation of a regular army under the banner loyal and righteous national salvationists. Reports say the fighters, claiming success against Japanese units, are increasing in number in anticipation of a broader guerrilla campaign. Meanwhile the Yangtze front saw conflicting claims as 20,000 Japanese reinforcements moved toward Kuikiang, with Chinese reports of a 6,000-strong encirclement north of Kiukiang stalled by floods and unable to shift artillery.
Farmers should plan and plant winter cover crops early says James M. Parks of the Soil Conservation Service. Early inoculated legumes grow before cold arrives, protect soil from erosion, and provide pasture and green matter for spring crops. Late planting risks insufficient winter protection.
Deep River community salutes Tela Ward of Monticello and Roy on birthdays with a Sunday dinner at Mr and Mrs Dillon s home. Guests included Ward and Coley families from Monticello and Sedgefield, Marsh of Shady Oak Dairy, and Rev John Wright of Wichita who preached at Deep River church.
A study cataloging 500 bamboo varieties finds about two thirds originate in Asia. Researchers note the geographic concentration reflects regional cultivation and ecological adaptation, with implications for conservation and agriculture. The report highlights diversity across Asian habitats and implications for global trade.
Raleigh Aug. 10 Some North Carolina legislators who backed the Special Session Bond Act say Sec 8 may let Governor Clyde R Hoey and the Council of State redirect funds to projects other than those named The text allows reallocations with approvals by the Governor leading to concerns over discretionary power and potential broad interpretation by lawyers The bill’s detailed appropriations were noted as surprising given prior forecasts of a blanket approach with room for discretion in allocating bond and PWA grant funds.
The Utilities Commission granted Atlantic Coast Line permission to end passenger trains between Wilmington and New Bern citing revenue shortfall against station costs for the year ending April. Hearings are set next Monday on the carrier’s request to stop trains between Kinston and Weldon, Washington and Parmele, and Tarboro and Plymouth.
A brief Associated Press roundup lists multiple Jr and pro bouts. Johnny Whiters, 11, of Pontiac outpoints Eddie Simms, 197, Cleveland. Norment Quarles, 13744, Hendersonville, NC, defeats Lloyd Pine, 132%, Akron, OH. Nate Mann, 162, New Haven, stops Steve Carr, 178, Meriden, Conn. Sewell Hipps, 16344, Canton, NC, outpoints Texas Joe Dundee, 166%, Augustine, Fla.
Louis Thess of St. Louis at 226 defeated Frank Sexton of Akron at 236 in straight falls in Indianapolis. In Long Branch J Ed Meske of Ohio at 220 defeated Bil Middlekausf of Moride at 4307 by fall.
The amendment to the Revenue Bond Act ensures cities surrender no powers beyond bonds issued under the act. After third reading the measure passed without trouble and moves to the senate for consideration tomorrow.
Washington owner Clark Griffith praises Cecil Travis as a leading batting candidate for 1938. Griffith notes Travis sits seven points ahead of Earl Averill and within one point of Joe Medwick and Jimmy Foxx, hitting .349 for the season.
Youthful Charles Bird, a Midwestern gang member, ordered held on seven robbery charges under 175000 bond. His wife Barbara, an expectant mother, held on one robbery count with 25000 bond. Magistrate Elmer H. Miller presided after a string of small robberies traced to the pair.
Newark August 10 Duke Power company filed with Essex county tax authorities an appeal from a 15 million dollar personal property tax assessment. The firm seeks a county wide revision of assessments asserting discrimination and noting its business operates in North and South Carolina and outside New Jersey. It states it never owned New Jersey personal property except stock transfer records at its Newark office. The utility supplies electricity gas and water and operates street railways and buses and has historically paid taxes in the Carolinas.
John J. Moran of Buffalo faced embezzlement charges in municipal court with no prosecution present after his lawyers and a Buffalo justice official appeared before Judge D C Mac Rae. A Buffalo official noted Moran was held in connection with an alleged embezzlement ring and aiding investigators while lawyers from a veterans group reported a local settlement in the case.
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