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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1938

Page

2

Weather Outlook North and South Carolina Coastal Areas

Generally fair and warmer in the mountains through Wednesday with isolated showers. South Carolina fair to partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Coastal winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras vary from west to southwest with light to moderate speeds and a chance of showers off the coast. Some overcast and light showers expected near Hatteras and Jacksonville tonight into Wednesday. Carried weather bureau readings note temperature and rainfall figures for cotton growing regions.

Worth Carolina Forth South Carolina Pfair Sandy Hook Hatteras South Por Hatteras Jacksonville

Chorus Meeting for Local Colored Churches Tonight at High School

News notes call all members of church or singing groups to attend a 9 pm meeting at William High School. Participants must submit names to the general committee by Wednesday morning.

the William High School Anice Neal Philadelphia Sarah Short Normal Salisbury Trent Livingne College Ruth Harris J. P. Harris Polkton Guy Patterson Incinnati Ohio

University ties and visits mark weekend travel notes

Leonard Street guests return from Summer School at the University of Michigan where Mr Smith pursues a Master of Science in chemistry and Mr Yokely a Master of Science in history. Dr and Mrs L E B Williams of Kansas City visit relatives on East High Street before traveling to Enfield to meet family. Lena Carter leaves Staten Island for Sea View Hospital after a city visit. Bertha Caldwell and grandchildren visit Fate Fowler family at 1401 Kivett Drive with Barnhart of Washington DC and J C Henley guests.

Ter J. C. Henley Bertha Caldwell Chicago Illinois Mrs. Barnhart Washington, D. C Fate Fowler Kivett Drive

14X Club Meets at Williamson Home Wednesday Night

The 14X Club will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Virginia Williamson at 1203 Olga Street. The gathering occurs Wednesday night at 8 o'clock with a $30 contribution noted.

14X Virginia Williamson Olga Street

City's creditors oppose hospital project by independent revenue

City officials face strong creditor opposition to funding a hospital project via revenue not in the tentative budget. Despite criticism, council members appear to support the recommendation, signaling a determined stance amid fiscal concern.

City Officials Debate Street Assessments and Tax Rates

Council members discuss a proposed $2.25 tax rate to cover street assessments and avoid higher levies. Meager and Mesger defend the plan, noting High Point’s debt exceeds 20 percent of property value and bond buyers’ questions. Graham Parsons and Company urge cost cuts and outline revenue projections against the tentative budget.

Meager Johns Pickett High Point Mesger Graham, Parsons and Company

Witnesses claim Hines paid 500 dollars per week

The testimony states Jimmy Hines received 500 dollars weekly from the Schultz mob, totaling about 19.65 million annually if continued. Weinberg recalls a March 1938 order to delay a policy bank until Hines returned from Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Weinberg Schulz Elmer Maloney Hines Hot Springs Arkansas Schultz Jimmy Hines Dutch Schultz Bo Weinberg

Census of Jews Opens in Italy

Rome reports Italy began a special census of Jews with questionnaires over a yard long. All Jews as of midnight were counted including foreign visitors and suspected Jews. Penalties for evasion or false answers are stated. Questionnaires avoid questions on money or property holdings.

Rome Italy

Strive To Lift Morale Of Ill Child

The article discusses maintaining morale for chronically ill children and balancing sympathy with gentle discipline. It argues on keeping patients occupied with meaningful, real activities and avoiding over-protection while they remain at home or in hospital care.

Individua R Junior Mary

Burgin Mandamus Plea Over Certification Returns

The fight over certification continues as a mandamus bid seeks to void ballots amid alleged fraud. Deane gains a 23 vote edge after contested returns. witnesses and affidavits are debated in court with objections sustained then largely admitted. Ehringhaus and McLendon clash over signed returns and the integrity of the original tally.

Deane State Board W. C. Harris L. P. McLendon Greensboro Ehringhaus Lee McLendon Ebringhaus Algo Burgin Harris

Pageant Progress Outlined By Civitan Club Leader

Civitan members heard a minute description of rehearsals for the Pageant of Progress at a noon luncheon at the Sheraton hotel. Pageant Master Bob Bancroft spoke as Horace Haworth presided, and members showed strong enthusiasm for the project.

Civitan Club Bob Bancroft Sheraton Hotel Horace Haworth

Miss Amos Injured In Auto Accident

Miss Eleanor Amos of this city escaped serious injury when her car collided with another vehicle on the highway near Thomasville yesterday and crashed into a sire R G Jennings of Thom.

Miss Amos Eleanor Amos Thomasville R. G. Jennings Thom

Marian Martins Pattern Book promotes new fashion styles

Advertises Marian Martins Pattern Book with colorful illustrations of the latest fashions for all needs. Highlights include Elegance for afternoon and evening, child and youth designs, under coat accessories, and lingerie at home frocks. Order now for 15 cents for the book, 25 cents for combined book and pattern.

Marian Martin Enterprise Pattern Department W. 18Th St New York

Legislature Spends $11,302.69 in Special Session

State Auditor George Ross Poll released figures showing the recent special legislative session cost 11 302 69 dollars. The report notes the total expenditure as recorded in Raleigh on August 23.

Raleigh George Ross

Insurgent Offensive On Ebro Front Stands Amid Heavy Fighting

In Spain the Ebro sector sees a stalled Franco offensive while Government troops retreat along the Tagus river. Heavy artillery air and tank actions mark the clash as both sides suffer substantial losses. insurgent advances claim turf near Gandesa and Estrella mountains.

Hendaye France Ebro Spain Tague River Francisco Franco Ce Ebro Gandess Catalonia No Man's Land Villa Alba de Los Arcos Gandesa Tague Estrella Mountains

Hungary gains privilege to arm under revised treaty

The postwar settlement mirrors Neuilly limits and trims Hungary’s population from 10.5 million to 7.56 million with ceded lands to Czechoslovakia Romania and Yugoslavia. Minority issues from Trianon who remain unresolved are noted.

Hungary Greece Turkey Romania Yugoslavia Bulgaria Neuilly Czechoslovakia Rumania

Special Election Registered for City Hospital Bonds High Point

Notice sets a September 27 1938 special election in High Point North Carolina to approve an ordinance authorizing up to 220000 in city bonds for a municipal hospital building and related lands furnishings and equipment plus tax levy to repay. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm at precinct polling places listed by number and names. This notice issued by City Council and Municipal Board of Elections.

City of High Point N. C City of High Point Municipal Board of Elections

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