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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
3
North Carolina in 1938 shifts toward a Rooseveltwave with Gov Ehringhaus gaining renewed standing. The era covers Tobacco, beer, tobacco and cotton policy, economic patronage, and a Democratic consolidation as Republicans oppose tax and liquor measures while supporting education funding.
The piece outlines North Carolina political strife over the 21st amendment repeal with Ehringhaus amid criticism for sales tax stance and appointments. It notes Democratic split, Bailey backing repeal, Ehringhaus shifting to farmers’ aid, and looming 1936 senate chatter plus a wave of federal patronage and potential gubernatorial hopefuls.
Lenore Kight of Homestead Pa the world’s fleetest freestyle swimmer plans to attack the 300 meter record held by Helene Madison on the opening day of the three day national Olympic aquatic meet at the Miami Biltmore pool.
Clear vision ventilation provides constant fresh air without obstruction. The New Ford uses dual carburetion for smoother idling and steady power from low speed to top speed.
Edward Shouse, former Dillinger circle member, warns police any arrest attempt will trigger a death battle. He recounts gang drills with bulletproof vests, readiness to shoot to kill, and plans to rob toward $100,000 then flee to South America from Chicago.
Three white youths scaled the Cary prison farm stockade wall Christmas afternoon and escaped as guards fired in pursuit. Warden H H Honeycutt said it was unknown if any escapees were hit. Escapees were Milliard Bell 17 from Wilkes county serving seven to nine years, Clary Creasman 18 from Haywood county serving 10 to 15 years, Woodrow Wilson 18 from Rowan county serving 15 to 20 years who had previously escaped while under a 15 month term for arson attempt.
At a 7:30 p m service the Rialto audience hears Evangelist John E All declare Christ as the Father’s only begotten Son, creator and lawgiver with power over life and death. The sermon asserts Christ as Creator, God, sustainer, Redeemer and future ruler, contrasting world rejection with devotion.
Friends of 8S. E. and Bonnie Lamond Williams of 614 Woodbury avenue regret the death of their infant daughter on Christmas Day. Survived by parents a brother Clarence Ray and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Williams of Moore County and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lamonds of Montgomery County. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
Fire caused slight damage in a store building owned by R. B. Gantt in the 1500 block on English Street early this morning.
A blaze at a Malpass Grocery storage room began at 7 this morning. Fire companies 1 3 5 and an aerial truck responded to the alarm and controlled the scene.
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