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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

2

Democrats Endorse Waynick Endorsed by Shelby Committee

A Shelby committee from the High Point Democratic executive group will present a resolution endorsing Capus M. Waynick for continued chairmanship of the State Highway and Public Works Commission. The resolution, adopted unanimously, cites Waynick’s service as chair, legislator, senator, and director of the National Reemployment Service.

Clyde R. Hoeyie Shelby High Point Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Party Capus M. Waynick State Highway and Public Works Commission J. Paul Williamson Rupert T. Pickens Holt McPherson Lewis EB. Teague Ll. J. Fisher, Jr Elwood Hotel North Carolina National

Waynick Endorsed for Continued Commission Chairmanship

The Democratic Executive Committee of High Point township urges Capus Waynick to remain chairman of the State Commission, citing his understanding of state issues, capacity, and three years of service. The committee will present a copy of the resolution to Governor elect Clyde R Hoey through a designated chairmen's committee.

Democratic Executive Committee High Point Township Capus Waynick State Highway and Public Works Commission Seran Clyde R. Hoey

J M Jenkins Injured In Car Wreck Near Abattoir

J M Jenkins was treated at Burrus Memorial hospital about 5 30 yesterday afternoon for slight injuries after his car apparently went out of control and wrecked near the city abattoir. The car was practically demolished. He was removed to the hospital in Koonce's ambulance, treated and dismissed.

J. M. Jenkins Burrus Memorial Hospital Mr. Jenkins Koonce

Ambulance Redirects Amid Christmas Mail Rush

In Fort Worth Texas residents watched an ambulance from the Lake Worth CCC camp join a convoy as postal authorities commandeered 25 regular post office trucks and all trucks from other federal agencies to handle an oversized Christmas mail load.

Fort Worth Tex Lake Worth CCC

New Orleans Cotton Opens Higher on Strong Trade

Cotton prices in New Orleans rose at the start of trading as March opened at 12.25 cents per pound, May at 12.21, July at 12.12, and October at 11.78. Early trading showed prices advancing a few points in the first half hour.

New Orleans

Grown-up Ideas Doom Infant Racket Developed By Juvenile Car Watchers

A New York City report describes a petty racket run by children aged four to fourteen who threaten to watch cars for a fee. They operate in side streets near Manhattan’s riverside dead-end areas, using bravado to extort motorists who accept their services. The piece notes some youths fund family needs while others show mobster aspirations, with a digression on rising costs in criminal activity.

New York Kidsters T’co Manhattan Stanley Walker Lower West Side Mr. Walker

Traffic Violation Report Summary

In the past 24 hours police charged four persons with driving drunk four with overparking two with speeding and one with operating an automobile without a state driver's permit. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.

Woman Treated After Poison Attempt At Home

Mrs Lonnie McDowell of 1702 Branch Street was rushed by ambulance from Koonce's last night after allegedly attempting death by suicide by swallowing poison. She was treated at Burrus Memorial Hospital, not in serious condition, and returned home after treatment.

Lonnie McDowell Branch Street Burrus Memorial Hospital Koonce

Crow Indians face Christmas feast from Yellowstone herd

In Livingston Montana a Crow reservation celebrates Christmas with a planned feast from Yellowstone Park buffalo. Twenty animals will be sent, thirteen added to the herd on the reservation, while seven will be prepared as barbeque fare for the holiday meal.

Livingston, Mont Yelowstone Park

Chicago Produce Prices Hold Steady On Butter Eggs

Chicago reports daily commodity prices with butter at 7 051 фирм? Butter 7,051 firm with prices unchanged. Eggs 4,347 steady with prices unchanged.

Chicago

Aviation course at University of Florida attracts 38 students

Thirty eight students have registered for an aviation course at the University of Florida. The class enrollment indicates growing interest in aviation programs at the campus.

The University of Florida

Lions Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party for Boys

About 30 boys from the community were guests at the High Point Lions Club Christmas party and banquet at the Elwood hotel. A. Coke Cecil entertained with magic and sleight of hand, while Dr. W. T. Tice and club member A. J. Koonce spoke to the youths. Each boy received a 12 pound bag of fruit and candy plus a dollar bill from a anonymous donor. Members distributed Christmas baskets to twenty blind residents and plans for continued work with boys and the blind were stressed. Donald W. Conrad attended. no meeting next week.

High Point Lions Club Elwood Hotel A. Coke Cecil Mr. Cecil W. T. Tice A. J. Koonce W. F. Bailey Parks and Juvenile Commission R. H. Smith Donald W. Conrad

President and cousin trade notes on estate reinvestment

Hyde Park espionage reveals a trustee cousin sent advice to the President on reinvesting matured bonds. The reply stated the President’s trustee cousin should reinvest, and the last note shows the funds moved into government bonds with the President as beneficiary. Bowery hobos divide into permanent squatters and transient hoboes forming the Hobo Fellowship with its own shelter.

Velt William Hyde Park Franklin Frank Hobo Hotel Bowery

Farmer Dies From Burns Of Collision

WHITEVILLE December 24 Will Dores a 47 year old Columbus county farmer died early today from injuries after his car burst into flames following a collision. Companion Ed Williamson aged 40 is in critical condition in hospital. Coroner F B Richardson ordered Bruce Moody of Shallotte who allegedly drove the other vehicle held. Moody’s father is in Columbus county hospital with serious injuries. The coroner could not learn the older Moody’s full name.

Whiteville Will Dores Columbus County Ed Williamson F. B. Richardson Bruce Moody Shallotte Dores Moody

Canvas Back Duck Makes Negro Happy

GOLDSBORO, Dec. 24. A Christmas dinner came to Rufus Skin Branch like manna from heaven. Rufus, a Negro attendant at a tire company parking lot, was startled when a large canvas back duck settled into his arms. A patron offered to buy the bird, but Rufus refused saying his maker had sent the duck for Christmas and he would not sell it.

Goldsboro Rufus

Wright Brothers Link to Kitty Hawk Site Revealed

Dayton businessman Lorin Wright, age 74, disclosed he advised Orville and Wilbur Wright on choosing Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, for their first powered flight, capitalizing on favorable winds. He runs a toy airplane factory producing 1.5 million planes annually and says his involvement was independent of the brothers.

Dayton Dee Lorin Wright Kitty Hawk N. C Wright Orville Wilbur Wright Wrights Weareau

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