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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
9
Hartford Smith of 210 Thurston drank a quantity of poison at 7 30 last night in a city poolroom. Police reports say he was treated at Burrus Memorial Hospital and discharged. His jaw and lips were burned from the effects, and authorities note a prior boxcar robbery allegation.
Guilford Council No 28 Junior Order United American Mechanics will host a 7:30 PM community singing program at its hall 310 North Main Street with Councillor B H Jordan presiding. Delegates to the state council meeting in Asheville next week will receive credentials.
A man identified as High Rock was shot in the leg during an escape attempt several months ago. He spent weeks in a Lexington hospital where doctors amputated the leg that received the shotgun wound.
Police charged Eldridge Tuggle with hit and run driving and Paul Samuels and Geo Hackley with accessories after the fact after an auto they were said to ride struck and injured Sammie Rudd a 16 year old Negro on Wise Street between Park and Tate Streets last Monday night. arrests followed yesterday though officers would not confirm Hackler was the driver noting he was a passenger in the car.
An editorial warns that any amount of liquor dulls judgment, blurs vision, and slows reaction, making drinking drivers a public menace and their own worst enemy. It urges readers planning to drive to abstain from alcohol.
High Point residents invested 62437.50 in U S government Baby Bonds sold at the local post office during the year ended July 31. Bond sizes range from 18 75 to 750 dollars with about 2.90 percent interest. An 18 75 bond ten years hence may be worth 25 dollars while a 750 dollar bond could reach 1000 dollars.
Two people cited for traffic law violations and another for lacking a driver license while a third was noted for a display of improper vehicle during the past 24 hours. Rudd suffered a broken leg in a hit and run. he was taken by ambulance to Burrus Memorial hospital from Yow's.
District Governor Edmond H. Harding of Washington N C made his first official appearance at the High Point Rotary club. He met with directors to discuss the year ahead and stressed Rotary aims. He played accordion while leading songs and urged Rotarians to act in service and harmony for local and international good. Gratton Foy and J Welch Harriss returned from Europe and were welcomed.
The destroyers Cane and Hatfield were designated to relieve the battleship Oklahoma which is removing Americans from Spain. Commanded by Commander Stephen B. Robinson, they will go to New York for outfitting and head to European waters within ten days. The Cane is at Lewes Delaware and the Hatfield heads to Provincetown Massachusetts.
J B Buck Carden of Durham and George Alston of Chapel Hill received reprieves today shifting their executions to September 4. Governor Ehringhaus away on vacation. Parole Commissioner Edwin Gill announced the action. Carden was convicted of killing his wife and Alston was sentenced for the murder of Helen Massey.
CHAPEL HILL August 13 Guy B Phillips superintendent of Greensboro public schools named public relations officer for the University of North Carolina He will be attached to the department of education subject to trustees approval
The Federated Malay States produce nearly one third of the world tin and hold first place in this respect. The Chinese are largely responsible for developing tin deposits in the Malayan States.
Mount Gilead M B church, thirteen miles south of High Point, announces a Sunday homecoming and all day singing on August 16. A noon picnic lunch will be served. attendees are asked to bring baskets. Former members and friends are expected in large numbers.
During the spring season pollen grains were detected floating in the air at a distance of 13 miles from a flowering tree. The report notes pollen dispersion in the vicinity and potential impacts on allergy sufferers and nearby environments.
A one day extension of the campaign to save Lake Junaluska from private takeover was announced by Dr. W A Lambeth chairing the drive. He said 69000 of the 105000 needed had been received by noon and that creditors have delayed an accounting until Monday.
Workmen tarring a roof at a factory near East Green and Perry streets tossed a mop over the edge late yesterday. The mop struck five alarm box wires, bringing fire trucks from Stations One, Two, Six and the Aerial. Box 414 reported the alarm around 6 40 P M.
Frank Ford of New York representing Denny Roll and Panel company is touring High Point for several days and plans to return Monday. He reports excellent business in the region.
J E Thomas sent a Black Widow spider to The Enterprise claiming it was found earlier. The Enterprise staff, noting the danger, declined any interaction with the arachnid.
Plans to enlarge the present city courtroom may be submitted soon to the city council. Architect Louis Voorhees City Manager E M Knox and Judge Lewis E Teague discussed the problem yesterday. No details on recommendations are available today.
Police arrested Ida Meekins in a raid at a city farm home and took a white woman found nearby into temporary custody. About four and a half gallons of home brew were seized. no liquor was found.
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram reports issuance of several permits. L. V. Ingram repairs at 109 Willowbrook for 50 dollars. A. Johnson plans a new five room dwelling on Idol Street for 1,500 dollars. Albert Harrison to build a one car garage at the same address for 45 dollars. C. Darnell will remodel a wood house and garage at 1206 Tryon Street for 60 dollars.
G W Denny notes in The Enterprise Twenty Years Ago column that the Denny Roll and Panel company shipped its first carload of built up panels to Grand Rapids Michigan. He recalls a celebrated start and reports three plywood carloads into Grand Rapids in the past thirty days.
A popular belief among some Asiatics attributes earthquakes to the skippings and breathings of a huge frog, reflecting traditional folklore rather than scientific explanation.
A historical report notes bootleggers remaining vigilant while lawmen introduce fresh tactics to curb enforcement. Officials brainstorm innovative approaches as illegal liquor activity persists.
County officers report bootleggers near High Point continually adapt to raids. Liquor is often moved to outlets under new licenses, hidden in yards or outhouses, and drivers flee dusty roads in fast cars. Authorities vow to counter with secret raids and cross county help.
T G Cummings of High Point filed a suit in Guilford Superior Court seeking a mandamus to force the High Point City Council to repair portions of West Russell Street described as dangerous and a nuisance. He claims Duke Power Co holds a 1909 trolley franchise and that the right of way must be kept in good condition. Defendants include Mayor C S Gra and several council members.
Christophe of Haiti seized gourds and held them for ransom to fund coffers, confiscating the gourds used by natives to carry liquids. He then sold coffee in Europe to raise a treasury.
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