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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1937

Page

2

Municipal Court closes Rock Springs service station

The Rock Springs filling station on Highway No. A was shut by the municipal court after Gib Russell was convicted of violating the prohibition law. C. L. Gray and W. Wheeles seized 25 pints of bottled whiskey on the premises. Russell was fined 50 dollars and the station was ordered closed by 12 oclock Wednesday. Judgment left open for confirmation by Judge Lewis BE. not signed on his vacation return.

Rock Springs Lewis BE

Funeral Held For Mrs Mamie Turner

Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Turner age 51 were held at Welch Memorial Church this afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Dr J D Williams. A quartet sang In the Garden Face to Face Going in the Valley with a group of girls from the BEB choir assisting.

Je Turner Park Street Welch Memorial M. Church J. D. Williams Mabel Joyner Morgan J. B. Ridge Robert Smith

Flood enriches Hillsboro man with found wallet

In Hillsboro New Hampshire on August 12 a spring flood swept up debris to a garden where Joe Pinker found a billfold with $1.60 cash and a $15 check made out to Arthur L. Morrison of Charleston South Carolina. Morrison asked Pinker to return the check and pocketbook as a souvenir while letting him keep the money.

Hillsboro N. H Joe Pinker Contoocook Pinker Arthur L. Morrison Charleston C. Morrison

Hunters Pheasants for Sale Sign Pops Up at Local Farm

In Mount Vernon Washington a game farm posts a sign promising pheasants for sale to hunters. The roadside display offers tangible solace for the unlucky and draws attention to local hunting offerings near town.

Mount Vernon Wash

Kearns and Son Hosiery Mill Observed In Mourning

Pallbearers listed for the funeral included J W Greenway J M McDowell I B Ridge L F Cassell BE F Sea Graves J R Cox J B Hollifield and Tom Winslow. Interment took place in Oakwood cemetery.

Kearns and Son Hosiery Mill J. W. Greenway J. M. McDowell I. B. Ridge L. F. Cassell BE. F. Seagraves J. R. Cox J. 8. Hollifield Tom Winslow Oakwood Cemetery

Weather Update with Partly Cloudy Skies and Showers

North Carolina sees partly cloudy conditions with probable scattered thundershowers Friday and tonight in north and west portions. South Carolina also partly cloudy with possible showers Friday and extreme south tonight. Sandy Hook to Hatteras reports moderate southeast winds and overcast skies with showers in the south portion Friday and north portion tonight and Friday.

North Carolina South Carolina Sandy Hook Hatter North South Portion North Portion

Truth Will Out Poplar Storm Ad Prompts Window Repair Ad

Severe hail storm in Poplar Montana prompts a local newspaper advertisement pleading for business to keep operations flowing. The note says all windows are busted and asks readers to support the business to maintain momentum.

Poplar Mont

Alone with questions about love and self worth

A reader asks if being selective makes them a prig and seeks guidance on finding suitable partners. They wonder if their standards are fair and how to proceed in dating while staying true to their beliefs.

Dear Miss Mansfield Advice Column On Romance

A reader seeks guidance on dating dynamics and romance. She notes friends’ dates while she stays home and wonders if sharing affection without real feeling is wise. The letter urges thoughtful affection toward a truly lucky partner.

Miss Mansfield

Maintain High Standards in Conduct for Lasting Happiness

A speaker urges a young woman to keep a high standard of conduct, arguing that cheap conduct and easy romantic flings yield little lasting happiness. She is reminded that true popularity comes from valued friendships rather than being labeled a “hot number.”

Jane

Ambitious Advice on Friendship and Courtship

A social observation urges patience in friendships and romances. It claims lasting friends avoid shallow flattery and that women with discerning taste avoid risky courtships until truly worthy suitors appear.

Mrs Wade Harris Of Charlotte Reported Seriously Ill

Mrs Wade Harris widow of the late editor of the Charlotte Observer was reported seriously ill in Charlotte on August 12.

Harris Charlotte Wade Harris The Charlotte Observer

Lightning strikes man. pool of water tears off his shoes

In New Lexington D lightning struck a water pool at Edward Snider's feet ripping off his shoes. Snider, though unhurt, lay in bed with sore feet after the strike.

New Lexington Edward Snider Snider

City Council Adopts New Budget Totals and Allocations

The city council approves a new budget with encumbrances and final appropriations for last year. Current year estimates increase for law, safety, finance, and utilities while police and public welfare rise. fire and public works fall. The total budget requirements reach 1.943 million dollars.

Fire Department

Sunday Ordinance Adopted By Council

A Sunday ordinance allows drug stores and related shops with licensed pharmacists to sell medical and surgical goods and certain items like cigars ice cream and newspapers but requires closing from 10 am to 1 pm. Hotels board ing houses and restaurants selling meals may stay open. publication and sale of newspapers excluded. Violators face a $50 fine.

Alabama Senator Supports Roosevelt Policies Mentioned

A Birmingham lawyer and former World War I veteran, aged 51, who has served in the Senate since 1926, is quoted as backing Roosevelt administration laws. As a potential court justice he would assess the constitutionality of measures regulating public utility holding companies among other actions.

Ana Fe Birmingham University of Alabama Senate

Senate to Supreme Court moves and disqualification rules

Supreme Court experts say no law forbids a senator from ruling on legislation he helped enact. Justices may disqualify themselves for conflicts, such as stock ownership or prior counsel ties. Chief Justice Hughes once faced a nonparticipation case due to his son’s involvement. Black could become the fifth senator to move to the Court, with a $20,000 salary vs a senator’s $10,000.

Supreme Court Hughes Charles Evans Hughes, Jr Black United States Senate Senate

Nineteen Crushed to Death in New York Tenement Fall

Nineteen people died in a fall at a New York City tenement building. Names include Louise G Przypelski, Tony Przypelski, John Stokes, Patrolman Joseph J. McBreen, Marie Silva, Mary Louise, Melvin L. Decker, and others. Several injured include Patrolman William McGinn and Marie Coral with serious wounds. Police officials were unable to determine the cause of the collapse at this time.

N. Y Louise G. Tony Przypelski John Stokes Joseph J. McBreen Marie Silva Mary Louise Melvin L. Decker William McGinn Marie Coral Louis Peterson James Mitchell

Hero Patrolman Die, Rescuers Fall in Collapse

Patrolman McBreen, first rescuer on the scene, perished while entering a second building after the initial collapse around 11 o'clock. The walls groaned and fell, trapping more victims as rescuers worked. McBreen's body was found hours later with a child in his arms.

McBreen

Filibuster Looms On Farm Legislation Measures

Senate agriculture and finance panels moved slow as general farm and sugar bills await action. A resolution pledges Congress to act on farm legislation in the next session within a week. In the House, Rules kills Snell bid to probe DNC sale of Roosevelt autographed convention books.

Senate Agriculture and Finance Committee Agriculture Committee Congress House Rules Committee Snell New York House Democratic National Committee Roosevelt

Speed saves lives as officer inspires namesake baby

Fort Wayne Indiana motor cycle officer Russell Aker stopped a speeding doctor rushing to a confinement case. The officer kept pace and gained five minutes, saving mother and baby. Parents name the child after Aker.

Fort Wayne Ind Russell Aker Aker

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