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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1937
Page
2
Generally fair Sunday in both states. Monday brings cloud cover and warmer temps. Rain is likely to follow later in the period, bringing chances of showers across the region.
Testimony by Willkie and TVA counsel outlines a push to curb private utilities in favor of the TVA high dam system. Points cover flood control value, cross river impact, transmission monopolies, and the TVA policy on selling to customers as judges in Cincinnati and Tennessee weigh the case.
Upstate New York bears the storm’s toll with ten dead and widespread snowbound towns north of Buffalo. National Guard troops are deployed to dig out isolated communities as relief parties trek through drifts to deliver groceries and aid.
Widespread cold and snow cause deaths and travel disruption from New York to California. Drifts up to ten feet in Ogdensburg amid power outages and failing snow removal funding. Weather bureaus warn of warming to end the frost as Florida groves brace for relief while heavy regional snow continues.
The federal government sent national guard trucks to Erie county to reopen roads as one of New York state’s worst blizzards hit. Ski parties, snow plows, and a steam shovel assisted stormed areas where families lacked food fuel or medicine. Six deaths were reported in western New York with four more elsewhere in the state as stories of suffering continued from northern suburban communities.
A ferocious gale drove more than three feet of snow east of Buffalo over three days. As the storm eased last night, snow fell so thick a ski relief party stayed together by touching each other to keep from straying.
The Senate debates amendments to the farm bill and considers a cotton acreage increase proposed by Hayden. Borah opposes higher freight rates harming farmers, while Lee and others push for action by midweek. Anti lynching and housing bills may follow, with housing expected ready by Wednesday.
The league is not to fold up, Geneva asserts, as nations seek peace. The statement signals Italy plans no abrupt moves after withdrawal, implying Rome may abandon hope of Ethiopian empire recognition by the league.
British dispatch reports Italy withdraws from the League of Nations. The move follows a debate in London on Italy's role and cooperation with international bodies. The decision signals a shift in European diplomacy and prompts reactions from allied nations.
British observers note Italy's withdrawal from the League is largely a formality after sanctions during the Ethiopian war. Liberal press approves while conservatives see it as hindering League revival. Prime Minister Chamberlain reduces League emphasis, favoring direct talks, including Halifax’s Germany visit and Anglo French discussions.
Berlin reports Italy withdraws from the League four years after Germany did. National Zeitung claims Mussolini acted in close accord with Hitler, with future policy framed in September. The paper criticizes the League as failing and democracy fleeing hard facts.
Vienna reports officials say Italy's exit is a serious blow but not the league's end. Austria and Hungary are unlikely to follow, due to league loans and financial ties. Authorities note Austria cannot risk Western powers' displeasure as it seeks aid from France and England.
The article notes a secret election in Russia with voters over 18 allowed if not deprived by crime or citizenship loss. Polls opened at 6 am local time, with early returns as tabulation proceeds. Prominent candidates included Nikolai Yerhoff and other regime figures and party leaders.
In Moscow the government enforces a rule banning beards on the new subway, declaring facial hair a health menace and restricting facial coverings for riders.
Fire rages along Hsiakwan waterfront near Nanking walls as Chinese forces resist Japanese pounding. A British owned bridge house, noted as the oldest foreign hotel in Nanking, was destroyed in the blaze.
Japanese shells struck near Nanking's eastern gate while the city's ancient defenses remained intact. Chinese guns replied as Turkish dawn flights reported gains at the city gates. Refugees poured into the Nan king area as missionaries and German merchants aided the displaced amid scarce medical care and coffins for the dead.
In a balcony speech Mussolini denounced the League of Nations and announced Italy’s resignation effective December 11, 1937. He defended collaboration for peace, boasted Italy’s arms and revolution, and rejected sanctions amid the Italo Ethiopian conflict.
Mildred Oliphant, daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Oliphant of West Willis Street, won the title Miss William Penn at William Penn High School. The senior is a star player on the girls basketball squad.
The William Penn Music Department presents The Nativity a Christmas carol service by Stanley Effinger this afternoon at 5 in the high school auditorium under Mrs Grayce Waddy Lyons. Scenery from home economics and manual training aims for realism. The event invites the public with no admission fee a silver offering will be collected.
Calvary Baptist Church hosts the Firestone Products contest closing Wednesday at 8 PM. The program features Christmas carols sung by the seventh grade class of Fairview Street School, readings by Mildred Oliphant and Lydia Young, an instrumental solo by Mytrolene Graye, and an address by Dr. J H Moore of Charlotte. The Women's Auxiliary chorus will perform and prizes will be awarded before dismissal.
Mrs Annie Roger of 707 Leonard Street journeys to Reidsville on Thursday to be at the bedside of her eldest daughter Mrs Thelma Poe who is quite ill. Mrs Norman A Murray of Atlantic City NY visits her parents Mr and Mrs Mayfield Leach of Underhill Avenue. Murray is formerly Miss Marion Leach.
The Grade Mothers council of Leonard Street plans a meeting to discuss school activities and upcoming events. Attendees include council leaders and parent volunteers coordinating parent participation.
The crowd recalled Mussolini several times after he reentered his palace following a speech. He argued that the League of Nations failed to make a gesture of due reparation and warned that continued presence on the threshold of Geneva was intolerable to Italy.
Leonard Street school plans a gathering this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs Bessie Simp son on Day Street. The notice invites attendees and confirms the local community meeting details.
Miss Susie Boulware daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Boulware of 521 Leonard street died Thursday night after a month long illness of pneumonia. She was a William Penn high school sophomore and active in St Luke's Lutheran church. Funeral at St Luke's Sunday 2:30 pm Rev J Ernest Shu felt in charge. Interment Greenhill cemetery. Survivors include parents grandparents three sisters Geneva Randy Reatha and four brothers William Clifford James and H W Boulware.
Funeral services for Raeford Kingsberry burned to death in a store on Hoover Street will be held Sunday at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 1 30 PM with Rev. R D Camp in charge. Interment follows at Green. Surviving: mother Mrs Courtney Kingsberry three sisters Mrs Belle Mask High Point Mrs Lula Evans and Mrs Catherine White Philadelphia Pa one brother Grady Austin Braddock Pa.
Last rites for Elijah Carter age 52 who died at his home on Thursday after a paralytic stroke will be held Sunday at 3 30 p m at Brooks Memorial M E church. Rev R C Sharpe will preside. Carter born in Elberton Ga moved to High Point twelve years ago and was a longtime Brooks Memorial steward and class leader. Survivors include two daughters Annie Hill Ida Carter both of High Point, a stepdaughter Genevieve Tillman and a son Paul Carter, also of High Point.
Rev. J. Franklin Gibson, reappointed pastor by the Western North Carolina conference, will conduct regular services at Women’s Memorial A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and evening, continuing his leadership of the congregation.
Bishop Edwin Hughes, senior Methodist Episcopal leader, spoke at William Penn high school about parent child relations. He cited Major Taylor to illustrate parental influence and urged students to respect parents and heed family guidance.
The Associated Press notes Italy becomes the tenth country to withdraw from the League of Nations after submitting notice. Five have completed withdrawal with lapsing memberships: Costa Rica December 24, 1924. Brazil June 14, 1926. Japan March 27, 1933. Germany October 14, 1933. Paraguay February 23, 1935. Guatemala May 16, 1936. Nicaragua June 27, 1936. Honduras July 10, 1936. El Salvador July 24, 1937.
The 21,900 ton liner Hoover faced a dangerous position as it approached Manila. Passengers and crew were landed on Hoishoto Island after soundings showed towing off impossible. A skeleton crew remained aboard as the ship leaked forward. earlier it aided Shanghai refugees during wartime evacuations.
More than 255,036 pounds of milk were used to create a colossal cheese weighing 12 tons shown at the New York State Fair in 1921. The exhibit highlighted dairy production and the scale of early American dairy science.
The talk praised sacrifices keeping students in school, noting it would please mothers and fathers. Bishop Hughes' address was well received by the students as Dr. Blackard and Superintendent Carroll presented him at William Penn Dr. Wesley Memorial M. E. Church South.
Mrs. Della Ross hosted the Criterion club at 111 Norma street on Thursday evening. The president led a business meeting and plans were made for the December 23 Christmas party with two bridge tables. Mrs. Gladys Gilbert won high score and Miss Clara Roper took consolation. Hostess served a repast to members including Mrs Countee, Florence Carter, Grace McCoy, Gladys Gilbreath, Ethel Harrison, Lady Gibson and Clare Roper.
The Polly Anna's needle craft and social club held a Friday evening childhood dance at Kilby arcade, a great success. During the holidays the club will gift garments to needy children and baskets to the sick, with outfits made by young ladies aged 6 to 14.
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