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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1937
Page
3
Editor explains telegraphy and teleprinters, noting modern automatic operation and the rise of private teleprinter lines. Stories include a Riverside telegram romance, Bible verses quoted by a telegraph, and anecdotes about customers, services, and Western Union staff in High Point.
Bern reports a Southern railroad announcement showing a net income of 302538.36 versus 4 414 689 operating income for 1935 totaling 4 618 921. December operating income reached 8 315, higher than the prior year’s 2 642.
Hurst president of the district of Christian societies announces a banquet on February 26 at Caldwell Memorial Church in observance of founders' week.
The article explains telegraphy progress from manual tapping to automatic systems using the Edison teleprinter. It notes the 1927 installation in the local Western Union office and shows staff members, including Operator W. D. Armstrong and Mrs. L. F. Covell, at work on private lines speeding message delivery.
Legislative chatter from Raleigh notes Cherokee representative Harry Cooper seeks publicity, joking about his absence as a public improvement. The piece also covers Buncombe Senator Hall Johnston's negligence bill, Richmond Flying Club legislation, and fears over salary hikes and lobbyist antics from past sessions.
Seven representatives introduced House Bill 145 to regulate the cleaning and pressing trade. The measure would create a five member commission appointed by the governor, consisting of three members with experience in the business and two others.
George Isaac Hughes 97, who became a father at 94 and again at 96, showed recovery progress after a heart attack. The New Bern man rallied from a decline, with his wife of 28 years at his side, and his family notes he can still perform light chores.
The Commission to Investigate Adjustment of County Highway Claims reports to Governor Hoey and the 1937 assembly that cash refunds should not be used to settle inequities in county highway debts. It urges the State Highway and Public Works Commission to adjust disparities over time and to retain authority for refunds only as needed.
Two schoolchildren were struck by a truck while crossing a highway to reach a waiting bus near Asheboro. Virginia Moody eight was hospitalized unconscious with a broken leg and other injuries, while George Teague junior nine suffered a broken hand. The incident occurred in front of a filling station just beyond the city limits as an oil truck and a school bus were involved. Curtis Davis of Asheboro operated the striking truck. witnesses cited the cross from behind the oil truck. Investigating officers had not made arrests at dawn. both children reside in the Balfour area.
Researchers argue women outperform men in mental tasks demanding rapid reasoning and sharp attention to detail, suggesting gender differences in cognitive processing.
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