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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1936
Page
9
A mixture of reader challenges and math riddles dominates the page. It includes age-and-money tricks, numeric puzzles, and a traffic question about cars traveling toward Greensboro from High Point and Point, seeking the farthest city limit.
North Carolina farmers and seed men from across the state gather in High Point for the second annual crop improvement conference and seed exposition. W. H. Darst organizes events at the junior high school with speakers including Senator Dudley Bagley and Dr. G. K. Middleton. The program includes committee reports, officer elections, discussions, and a banquet featuring state agricultural leaders.
Three hundred and thirty five children ages 6 to 10 in five High Point elementary schools rely on a Give A Lunch drive for an eight cent daily lunch through the school year. The Parent-Teacher Council, led by Mrs. Katherine Raymond, seeks 901.27 more to meet a 2390.80 annual food budget, with Junior Service League funding milk at 126.00 monthly.
A High Point civic appeal urges funding free lunches for dependent children. The piece argues lunches support school attendance, nutrition, and future success, noting no salaries or profits, all funds go to food, aiding children to stay in school and avoid delinquency.
Civic center proposals near the South Main street post office target a city county administration building next to the post office with later arms for the armory YMCA and a central fire station. The plan envisions moving police and court operations to a city county building, with phased construction over years.
City officials expect bids as low as four percent for 192000 in Hi Point electric funding bonds to fund Duke Power balance. Previous deals used four and a half percent. The debt covers current purchases prior to 1932 with five percent contract rate and annual 10000 principal retirement. Duke Power sold its account to a Charlotte dealer, prompting public sale steps via Local Government Commission.
The Asheboro American Legion proposes building a Legion hut in Asheboro with funds already pledged and subscriptions increasing. Rufus F. Routh announced Chick Doak as summer coach. Doak, a State College base coach in physical education, will come to Asheboro after June for the work and plans.
J Lea joins Becker Tailoring Company at 1008 Lindsay and has begun duties with the firm. He previously worked briefly for the Becker firm last year and has long experience in clothing and tailoring in Washington D C. The announcement was made last night by Br R Clodfelter.
About 150 bonus bond certificates have been filled out by Randolph county World War veterans. The total amount will aggregate around 130000 dollars. Five hundred or more in the county are expected to apply. F Ronth assists veterans with the blanks.
The Rotary club will host its annual Ladies Night on Thursday evening February 20 at Emerywood Country Club. The event starts at 1 o clock and a planning committee led by J. Welch Harriss and Claiborne H Rhodes coordinates the program with assistance from Mrs. R. B. Terry and others. Attire is optional with guests expected to wear both formal and informal outfits.
Chicago police report that Jacob Benedick testified Mike described a jar will promising 82 dollars for each dollar invested in a search for missing beneficiaries. Benedick said he invested 3000 dollars and now Mike is missing.
Holt McPherson named local chairman of Brotherhood Day by the National Conference of Jews and Christians. Observance spans February 22 and 23 in over 1,000 communities to promote civic cooperation among religious and racial groups with Ellen Pendleton as national chair. Co-chairs include Newton D. Baker and Carlton J. Hayes. Plans will mobilize clergymen and lay leaders across faiths.
Dr T Burrus state senator said Clyde Hoeys campaign statements will be echoed by other candidates on liquor reform and sales tax. Burrus warned that while Hoey may gain some votes, the push for tax reductions lacks a real fight. He criticized Governor Ehringhaus for lowering educational standards and pledges to maintain current tax lessons.
Campbell college debating team will face High Point college in two non decision debates this Saturday February 15. High Point coach Cullen B Owens says teams will be chosen from an intra squad event. The rivalry has drawn campus interest as practice debates precede the Southeastern forensic tourney in Rock Hill March 6 and 7. The H P squad will debate the Supreme Court overridability issue by two thirds majority.
C. E. Klag testifies against Wichita Transportation company for 81 408. He opens with a prayer to Jesus asking jurors for truth and justice. Judge immediately calls a mistrial, halting proceedings.
The city mobilized workers with shovels trucks and scrapers to clear heavy snow from streets in downtown and outlying highways. Rising temperatures and thaw created dangerous driving conditions in residential areas as some residents cleared walks while many cars remained snowbound in garages.
A Spring Fashion show is set for Tuesday night February 11 at 8 in the J C Penney ready to wear department. The program features sections for children and adults with themed groups such as The Junior Wardrobe The Gay Nighties Sunshine Cottons Country Club Ware Town Wear Comfort for Leisure Hours Sweet Girl Graduate Dazzle the Stag Line and Nighta of Glamour presenting gowns coats and formal wear.
Members of the Republican executive committee of the sixth district will meet Wednesday evening February 12 in Greensboro before the Lincoln Day Dinner. The meeting aims to elect a replacement for a vacancy caused by an Alamance county committeeman's resignation. Lincoln Day dinner tickets are on sale and many locals are expected to attend.
Claude Proctor aged 22 of 210 East Hicks Street was held on bond of 8200 after his taxi allegedly struck a wagon loaded with groceries on Ward Street and failed to stop. The incident occurred late in the afternoon prompting police action.
The south's largest finishing materials plant began operations this week, affiliating with Lilly Varnish of Indianapolis. The High Point facility occupies 80,000 square feet, stores oils in ten tanks, and houses a finishing lab to test materials and apply goods under typical factory conditions.
The Farriss Bible class of the First Baptist Church will meet this morning at 0 45 o'clock with Dr. T Wingate Andrews teaching. All members who can attend are urged to be present.
The text lists the firm's officers with James A. Isopulos as president and W. R. Campbell as treasurer. Diffendal serves as vice president in charge of production, and R. I. Quigley as vice president in charge of research. Directors include C. F. Brigham J. C. Hayschild and Mrs. O. C. Durland alongside the officers.
Thomas J. Gold Sr long time attorney and three term NC General Assembly member may enter the Democratic race for state Senate. Friends say he might run, favoring Clyde Hoey for governor and viewing Gold as a leading potential force in the Senate if elected.
City officials announced plans to reopen the city schools on Monday at 7 o'clock. The schedule may be altered if decisions change before then.
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