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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1937
Page
2
Partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers in the northwest and extreme north central areas tonight and Sunday. South to southeast winds shift along the coast with possible rain in portions of the region.
Guilford County Realty transfers list multiple deeds across High Point, Morehead, Clay, Monroe, and Center Grove townships. Transfers include A M Swaim trustee to Atlantic Building and Loan, J W Johnson on East street, Dec Page to L R Hunt, and others to City of Greensboro, along with several tracts on Ferndale Parkway Hunt Street and Adama Street.
Aus 21 Greensboro March 12 1937 Barbee sues L Weill and J A Cannon Jr of Sedgefield Inc in Guilford Superior Court seeking 10000 damages claiming a ladder failure caused a fall during repair work leaving Barbee with head injuries and permanent damage.
In Guilford Superior Court yesterday afternoon consent judgments were entered in suits involving High Point property owners on Eng Street damages from the city. The city agreed to pay 300 to J R Warner 900 to W T Kennedy 100 to Cleonie Smith and amount to H C Smith.
Patrolman W Frank Shields of the local police department reported to headquarters with a large knot on the back of his head and multiple bruises after a rumored motorcycle wreck. He cannot recall how when or where the incident occurred and was treated at a hospital before returning home.
Washington discussions center on John L. Lewis preparing a Labor Day radio address as he weighs breaking with Roosevelt and pressuring for stronger C I O backing. Advisers split between radical push for farmer labor alignment and measured public messaging as Parker pursues a Supreme Court seat.
Mrs. S. T. Sebastian widow and executrix filed suit in Guilford Superior Court seeking 75000 from Holton Motor Lines of High Point and driver James C. Poteat. She claims her husband died in a June 23 1937 crash at the Benbow Washington street intersection in Greensboro due to truck driver negligence and company liability.
A bat delayed a roll call at city hall as detectives honored a colleague's 20 years of service. The flying rodent flew about for 20 minutes before three air gun shots drove it away and the ceremony resumed.
Detective writer Bob visits Police HQ and recalls Professor Bracey while Steve Carnahan reveals an Egyptian statue smuggling plot. The case centers on a London shipment, a hidden jewel stash, and a scarred Italian suspect evading capture. Bracey’s possible link haunts Bob as he ponders a future breakthrough.
Citizens eligible for federal old age pensions are invited to a 2 PM meeting in the city hall courtroom to discuss the Social Security Act plan. Bruce H. Carraway of the North Carolina Old-Age Pension Association and E F Seagraves of the local chapter will lead the session.
Chicago August 21 butter receipts total 10 626 and eggs to 6 196 with no trading sessions.
Census Bureau reports July output at 121.9 percent of capacity, down from June's 137.0 percent and last July’s 119.8. Active spindles in place totaled 24,391,782, with 7,665,035,632 active spindle hours and averages around 284 hours per spindle. States listed Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia show varied hours and per spindle averages.
Edgar Johnson, delegate from this city, summarized the state convention of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics held in Durham after registrations. A memorial service honored deceased officers including Sam F. Vance of Kernersville. The opening session debated funeral benefit issues, with a report due September 23. Delegates toured Duke University, dined at Duke with 800 attendees, and heard National Councilor Andrew J. Ruppel.
Manila bears the twin blows of war in China and a pair of earthquakes that battered buildings and blacked out the city. Thousands of residents slept in parks as 876 Shanghai refugees arrived, with 62 injuries in Manila and others in Tayabas. A church roof collapse moments before mass threatened a mass tragedy.
Investigators pursue origin of a one inch anti air shell that killed seaman Freddie John Falgout of Raceland La and wounded 18 others aboard the Augusta as naval inquiry led by Commander BE Kin failed to assign responsibility. Chinese authorities deny blame while reporting their own inquiry as Shanghai endures hostilities with foreign casualties estimated at about 5000 Chinese vs 600 Japanese.
The large steam pile driver from A. H. Guion and company began hammering this morning, marking the first work on the Wrenn street permanent bridge.
Raleigh Aug 21 The state labor department will not crack down on hour law violators until inspectors finish district tours and employers have been educated. Major A L Fletcher said violations result from misunderstandings and plans to pursue prosecutions after an educational campaign.
In Indianapolis delegates at the biennial Young Democrats of America meeting rally around presidential contenders Pitt Tyson Maner Alvin C Johnson and others as late day voting looms Maner's camp claims solid south and key eastern states while Johnson's camp notes growing support Henry A Wallace will speak before the election National Chairman James A Farley praises party unity warning of no clouds on the horizon.
A six year old girl named Dorothy Major was fatally injured yesterday when she was struck by a truck on a highway near here. The accident occurred in the late afternoon and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Armed Japanese massed before the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank south of Soochow creek, demanding entrance to recover deposits. An American disarmed the party and turned them over to Japanese bluejackets. Reports say 10,000 Japanese are in the Hong Kong area starving. A Sino-Japanese air clash over the city saw a lone Chinese fighter dive under fire, his plane destroyed. the pilot bailed out and parachuted back to enemy lines.
In Indianapolis Hazelwood wife Maxine Dollman and her brother Henry Dollman dispute rape and murder charges, calling them unwarranted. Coroner notes hospital statement and autopsy indicate a recent attack as police seek details.
In Indianapolis the funeral for 12 year old Gloria Hauser was private as her body was found in a North Carolina ravine. Stepfather T D Hazelwood, former Butler athlete, faces ravishment and murder charges. mother Mrs Maxine Hazelwood and uncle Henry Dollman question the accusations, calling them technical and unfounded.
New York Aug 20. Bill Terry should give Dick Bartell at least a $600 raise next year. Terry refused Bartell $100 for radio work and $500 for a shaving testimonial, calling both offers too cheap.
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