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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1936

Page

2

Thompson to Run Mace Mills at Randleman

W M Thompson of Anderson South Carolina has been placed in charge of the two Mace Manufacturing mills in Randleman. He succeeds Thurston Engstrom who moves to northern Sweden then plans a position in Argentina. The Plaidsville mill has been modernized adding a 159 by 40 foot room.

Mills Randleman W. M. Thompson Anderson, S. C Mace Manufacturing Mr. Thompson Thurston Engstrom Sweden Argentina South America

Family Gathering Honors Birthday Anniversary Guests

A Sunday gathering at Mrs. J. E. B. Dav is home celebrated birthday anniversaries of Mr. J. W. Gray Mrs. J. R. Winslow and Mrs. C. B. Spencer. Attendees included numerous relatives from High Point Greensboro Thomasville Rocky Mount and Trinity plus family friends.

J. EB. Davis J. W. Gray J. R. Winslow C. 8. Spencer Polly Robertson Thad Gray High Point Clyde Swain Thomasville Clarence Hayes Cleo Russell Rocky Mount Ruth Maxine Farlow Greensboro J. M. Millikan Percy Snyder Sophia S. Spencer Theresa Spencer Trinity T. W. Winslow

Mr. and Mrs. Blackmon Move to Anderson Area

Mr. and Mrs. John Blackmon of Anderson D C relocate to the area and will rent an apartment with Mrs. W I Sumner as their landlady.

John Blackmon Anderson, D. C W. I. Sumner

Mrs Beasley and Infant Son Return Home from Hospital

Mrs. A B Beasley and her infant son John Branson returned home Monday from Burrus Memorial Hospital in High Point. The family distinguished themselves with recovery progress and expressed thanks to medical staff.

A. B. Beasley John Branson Burrus Memorial Hospital High Point

Miss Mary Harden Scott Visits Siler City Relative

Miss Mary Harden Scott of Siler City spent the weekend visiting her sister Mrs. Jack New.

Mary Harden Scott Siler City Jack New

Miss Isabella Walker Heads to Washington for Secietarial School

Miss Isabella Walker leaves Sunday for Washington D C to attend a secretarial school. Phillip Stony has recovered enough to be up and about at home. Giles Lamb lost the second finger of his right hand Tuesday night while running a knitting machine in the Commonwealth.

Isabella Walker Washington, D. C Phillip Stony Giles Lamb Wwe The Commonwealth

Mrs Ed Hancock Improves After Illness

Mrs Ed Hancock shows marked improvement after a recent illness. Mr and Mrs John Banks of Raleigh visited friends here on Monday and Tuesday.

Ed Hancock John Banks Raleigh

High School Social Evening Hosts and Guests

Hostess Miss Leone and Mary Alice Davin entertained many high school basketball team friends at their home Sunday night. Honor guest Miss Jesale Ison Lassiter spent the weekend with them. Others present included Katherine Talley Mary Council Jessie Lassiter Cecilia Farlow Mary Davis Ben Hinshaw Hal Bell Clyde Gaster Addison Council.

Leone Mary Alice Davin Jesale Ison Lassiter Katherine Talley Mary Council Jessie Lassiter Cecilia Farlow Mary Davis Ben Hinshaw Hal Bell Clyde Gaster Addison Council

Local Names Listemory in Brief

Flemming Bell Thurston Engstrom Jr Clyde Ogburn Lof tin and Kermit Poole appear as individuals referenced in an unidentified historical item.

Flemming Bell Thurston Engstrom, Jr Clyde and Ogburn Loftin and Kermit Poole

Cold Wave Grips Midwest Stranding Traffic and Claiming Lives

The Midwest endures a severe cold wave with Milwaukee recording zero and plunging temperatures forecast. Iowa reports 10 to 20 below and fires widespread. Illinois notes several new deaths while Chicago stays at zero. A fatal head on collision near a trestle injures over a dozen including the Washington bound Sportsman and Southland. Pacific coast and western states see warmer conditions as Kansas City and St. Louis expect milder highs.

Milwaukee Iowa Illinois Chicago Cincinnati Washington Sportsman Southland Florida Louisville and Nashville Pacific Coast Montana Wyoming Colorado Kansas City St. Louis

Inflation foes push bonds over currency as tax foes rally

Lawmakers frustrate inflation advocates by backing issuance of three percent bonds to fund bonuses, while Treasury-backed currency expansion is opposed. Representative Greenwood proposes backing notes with gold and silver, Senate moves to block further bonds, and Patman plans a steering panel to advance the program amid partisan skepticism.

Greenwood D-Ind Patman Thomas D-Okla Senate Appo

Alabama convicts die in rolling prison wreck

A truck carrying prisoners in a canvas sided rolling prison en route from a convict camp 11 miles south of Scottsboro to a rock crusher caught fire after a match was struck. A drum of gasoline spilled and ignited forcing the inmates toward the front as flames trapped all but two.

Here Scottsboro

Union Plans Contributions to Campaign Amid Crisis

The United Mine Workers announce a broad alliance amid economic and political turmoil, rejecting explicit party endorsement while pledging to back a statesman and mobilize union funds. The December treasury reportedly tops $2,000,000 as resolutions praise Governor Chandler of Kentucky for anti-coal company peace officer payments and call for stronger old age pensions.

Ar Cay Lewis New York White House United Mine Workers Union Treasury Cconvention Chandler Kentucky

Political tension rises as mine episode sparks talks

The mine incident increases capital city political tension with Republicans weighing Borah’s presidential prospects after Cleveland remarks by George H. Bender. Borah declined to comment. The American Liberty League signals expansion of anti New Deal activity, fueling fresh speculation.

Cleveland George H. Bender Ohio League of Republican Clubs Borah Ohio American Liberty League

Railway Crash Probe Ordered After Cincinnati Derailment

Cincinnati union terminal near the C O bridge, two Southland express cars derail and collide with a coal tender. Officials say signals protected tracks and interstate inspectors will investigate. Some injured could not be identified and others fled the scene.

Cincinnati Union C. O Ohio River Interstate Commerce Commission Southland

Textile Industry Seethes Over Ellenbogen Bill At Hearing

A cotton mill worker told a committee the Ellenbogen bill offers protection to workers but lacks employer rights provisions. He questioned commerce regulation, noted wage disparities with foreign countries, and warned that low wage imports threaten U.S. employment. Steele urged lawmakers to consider the impact of foreign competition on domestic jobs.

Ellenbogen Steele

Pizzarro Seizes Vast Gold Haul in Peru Raid

Spanish conqueror Pizzarro finds immense treasure in Peru raids, with one robbery yielding four million six hundred thousand dollars in pure gold and wealth from Peruvian treasury rooms.

Pizzarro Peru

Icebound Chesapeake Bay Ties Up Ships

Feb 1 report from Norfolk says ice up to ten inches thick narrows navigation in the upper bay from Poplar Island to the eastern shore of Virginia. Coastguard Mohawk freed nine ships near Thomas Point and encountered twelve small steamers frozen at the Severn river entrance as crews work to navigate and free them.

Norfolk Baltimore Washington ChesapeAke Bay Coastguard Mohawk Upper Bay Poplar Island Virginia Thomas Point San Vicente Quaker West Coast Line Evelyn Bull Line Mooremack Line Lillian Magdagur Port Arthur Pacific Dilgo Severn River

New Jersey Police Chief Opens Kidnap Probe

State police chief Hoffman outlined a probe into the Lindbergh baby ransom case. He cited a Liberty magazine piece by Dr. John F. Condon arguing Hauptmann acted with others, and ordered checks on Condon’s statements and alleged gang links including John Hughes Curtis and the J. J. Faulkner deposit slip.

Hoffman Eee Hauptmann Fe Liberty) Magazine John F Jassie Condon Hauptmann Panama Fulton Oursler Liberty H@ffman Oursler Dr. Condon John Hughes Curtis Norfolk Ship ‘Builder J. J. Faulkner

Railroad Coordination Plan Promises Savings Across Cities

A railroad coordinator may use force to notify commercial interests in 11 cities. Objectors may appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission where Eastman serves, with further court review possible. The plan requires railroads to follow coordinator approved terminal arrangements and limits annual layoffs to 6 percent, with May 1933 payroll protections in place.

Interstate Commerce Commission Eastman

Huey Long's Widow Named to Unfinished Senate Term

Huey Long's widow was named to complete her late husband's unfinished Senate term and expressed hope to render profitable service to Louisiana. She did not reference the share-our-wealth movement but noted Governor Noe's actions in selecting her.

Huey Long Senate Louisiana Noe

South Carolina Gasoline Tax Revenue Climbs in 1995

South Carolina motorists used 144.78 million gallons of gasoline last year, 13.945 million more than 1994, with total gasoline tax collections amounting to 8,717,032 dollars.

Columbia 8. C South Carolina

Noon Lunches For Children Menu Ideas And Dishes

A service staff article offers meatless noon meals for children with emphasis on cream soups, hearty desserts, and cheese dishes. It provides recipes for cornmeal bunny with cheese, apple scallop, and a lemon condensed milk dessert, plus a sample tomorrow’s menu including breakfast, luncheon, and dinner items.

Poona to Badminton Journey Traced in India History

The game poona, an early form of badminton, was played in India for centuries before the English popularized it in 1873. The note links historical roots to a sport later named badminton.

India

Patrol Radio Costs Spark Doubt Over Justification

Raleigh February 1 Capus Waynick highway and prison head doubts the proposed state police radio system is justified. Bids show the project would cost about 148000 to complete and more than 20000 annually to maintain. He said the highway and public works commission would pay unless the highway safety division can secure funds from its regular appropriation.

Raleigh Capus Waynick Waynick State Highway and Public Works Commission Division of Highwy Safety

Death of Mrs Follie Terson in Carthage

Mrs Follie Terson of Kernersville died yesterday after a lingering illness in Carthage. Her daughter Mrs E T Billups of this community had been at her bedside for two months. Mr Billups is pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal church.

Follie Terson Kernersville E. T. Billups Carthage Billups Methodist Episcopal Church

Snakes Shed Their Skin Through Struggle and Blindness

Snakes undergo a brief period of blindness and fasting during shedding. The old skin dries and withers as the snake presses it against a rough surface, forcing it away from the lips so the new skin can be shed easily.

Stock Market Opens With Bullish Rush Then Profit Taking

New York February 1 stock market started strong with broad gains and many new highs over years before profits trimmed advances. Transfers reached about 1.7 million shares as inflation sentiment cooled. Overnight buy orders supported the open while bonds and currencies showed mixed moves and rail shares and steels edged lower.

New York U. S

Tap Dancer Outpaces Machine Gun in Speed Test

Eleanore Whitney, Paramount's dancing discovery, proves her title as fastest dancer in the world by dancing against a machine gun during production. The gun fired 780 rounds per minute while Whitney completed six laps in four seconds, the gun scoring 52 shots in that span.

Eleanore Whitney Paramount Broadhurst Miss Whitney

Chicago Produce Prices Report From February Market

Chicago firm prices show butter at different quality grades from creamery specials to extras and firsts with scores ranging 90 to 98 and carrots at 34 percent. Eggs list firm extra firsts and local receipts at 24 and 23 percent, reflecting current market receipts and quality divisions.

Chicago

New York Cotton opens steady with near month gains

Cotton futures in New York opened steady to higher on near months and distant selling. March touched 11.05 after an hour, while October rose to 10.32 and remained about 2 points higher. Prices listed ranged from March 11.10 at the open to December 10.24 for the distant month.

New York Steedy

New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady With Minor Advances

The New Orleans cotton market opened steady today with net gains of one to three points. March rose 8 points to 11.038 at the start, later retreating to prior levels, while July stayed about a point higher near 10.58 as trading began.

New Orleans

Foreclosures in North Carolina Drop Last Year

Dean I. O. Schaub of North Carolina State College reports 15 farmers per 1 000 foreclosed in North Carolina in the last year versus 19 6 per 1 000 the prior year.

Raleigh Dean I. O. Schaub N. C

Cotton futures close steady with minor gains in New Orleans

New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with small gains as prices ranged around May July and October delivery months. Trading showed narrow bid levels with quotes near 10.90 to 10.98 for May and 10.53 to 11.06 for other nearby contracts, reflecting a quiet session.

New Orleans

Spanish moss belongs to pineapple family plants

A note states that Spanish moss is not a te but a plant in the pineapple family that grows from soil and lacks a route.

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