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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1937
Page
2
New York jurors hear the state present circumstantial evidence to prove Major Green 33rd Negro houseman killed Mrs Mary Harriett Case in her Jackson Heights apartment on January 1. Assistant District Attorney James J. Conroy alleges Green beat Case with a hammer and then choked her.
Members of Masonic lodges across Virginia gathered in Richmond for the 159th annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Grand Master L. P. Marrell of Roanoke and other officers prepared arrangements as officials from other states were expected for the meeting tonight.
Joliet's wallpaper industry which accounts for about 60 percent of the nation's medium and low priced wallpaper was crippled today by three strikes. An estimated 600 of the 1,500 workers in the city's six wallpaper mills were idled by the stoppage.
North Carolina auto sales last month reached 6124 units with 2954 sold in January 1936. The tally reflects ongoing demand in Raleigh and statewide markets as manufacturers report early 1936 activity.
J A Raby aged 74 was found shot to death at his residence in Lenoir on February 9. Officials ruled the death as death by his own action, with investigation focusing on self-inflicted gunfire.
William Knudsen of General Motors and John L. Lewis led renewed peace talks with no new demands. Gov. Frank Murphy kept focus on state affairs as General Motors and the United Automobile Workers signaled willingness to resume discussions. Lewis disclosed a proposal to resume production if union recognition as bargaining agent is granted for 20 plants, while the governor said parties are closer to a deal and would reconvene at 8:30 p.m. EST.
Refugee lists declined from a peak near a million but hundreds of thousands remain homeless. Cairo Illinois brightens as Ohio River rise nears crest. Paducah Kentucky feel relief after rain wind subsides and relief boats move to shelter. Louisville cleans debris sites as five thousand workers restore services. Arkansas tributaries recede and refugees begin homeward journeys. River crested at 48.53 feet with winds around eight miles per hour.
Lincoln county Democratic chairman Tom Rhodes said a protest is being considered against the appointment of William Keever to state poultry inspector under W Kerr Scott. Rhodes plans a meeting of the county executive committee to draft a protest to Governor Hoey and Commissioner Scott in the coming days.
Ten Filipinos were killed when a bus plunged down a 200 foot precipice near Baguio in Benguet Province. Emergency crews recovered the bodies and inspected the wreckage for remains. rescue operations continued at the scene.
In the United States about 3,000,000 radios are currently in use in automobiles. The growing adoption highlights the expanding role of in-car entertainment and information systems during the era.
The Francoist army swept from the southwest toward central Spain joining with a Bay of Biscay force. They pushed east to Madrid and diverted to Toledo to lift the Alcaraz siege, Madrid remaining the strategic objective as Catalonia remained unconquered.
A vivid Mardi Gras crowd packs the avenue with dancers in grass skirts, a bell hop youngster, and a buxom lassie with a pink balloon tied to a pop gun. Maskers jostle through the wide thoroughfare as elbows jab and hats fly, yet no tempers flare amid the festive chaos.
Lenten services at St Marys Episcopal Church begin with Holy Communion on Ash Wednesday at 10 o clock. A litany low mass and sermon are scheduled for tomorrow night at 7 30 and on Thursday morning at 10 o clock Holy Communion and instruction will be held.
Readers note a rising interest in cars that function as yen care in summer and comfortable closed vehicles in winter. The idea emphasizes climate adaptability and passenger comfort across seasons.
Lieut. L. R. Fisher of the state highway patrol announced four persons were killed and 35 injured in automobile accidents last month across 36 counties in the western patrol district.
An American Airlines plane covered the Buffalo to Rochester leg in about 15 minutes at an average speed near 240 miles per hour powered by a strong tailwind. Official schedules list 28 minutes with the plane typically averaging around 150 miles per hour in normal conditions.
A High Point Greensboro case study shows over one million dollars in income-producing property exempt from taxation. The dispute centers on striking sub-section 4-a of section 304 of Chapter 417, 1935, with advocates arguing tax exemptions unfairly compete with taxed property and harm revenue for churches colleges and boards.
The local government commission sold 200000 dollars of Wayne county refunding bonds today in Raleigh. The issue went at a premium of 226 dollars with Branch Banking and Trust and William B. Greene and company of Winston-Salem as underwriters. Maturities include 123000 dollars at four percent and the remainder at 3 percent.
Governor Hoey states in a letter to New York's council that child labor in North Carolina is negligible with no children employed in sweatshops or in hazardous work. The comment accompanies the council's request for input on the issue.
M. B Hayes of Winston-Salem, foreman at the Bradshaw house demolition on South Main, says he found a second ring and resigned. Police hold Robert Williams of Mt Airy in custody to produce the original ring for the heirs of Mrs Averill of Rocky Mount, former resident of the Bradshaw home.
Mayor Grayson has called a special 10 o clock city council meeting at the city hall to discuss a proposed civil service bill and changes to the building and zoning ordinance for a section of Kivett drive. Representative Rupert T Pickens requested the civil service bill be included for discussion. Dr Grayson invites all interested citizens to attend and participate in the debate.
Special report from Greensboro says Judge J. Johnson Hayes signed an order extending the U S district civil court term from February 15 to April 5. The calendar may be rearranged and a ruling on the referee's report in the 9 million suit by John D. Biges, receiver, against the High Point Commercial Bank directors was anticipated. The referee recommended a $60,000 settlement accepted by both sides.
The Senate winds up its session by reaching an agreement on highway allocations while awaiting a Thursday hearing. House action included Blount of Beaufort's bill to tax power utilities at sensor valuations for rate making, and Murphy of Rowan's bill to honor the 150th anniversary with a sesquicentennial commission. Dellinger’s Avery County bill to add three county commissioners advanced to the Senate, which has a committee evaluating a proposal to abolish the county amid Republican splits.
The Robinson plan would affect three Supreme Court justices immediately with more including Chief Justice Hughes within months. Debates among Congressmen featured dozens of compromise proposals to reorganize federal courts and curb court powers with constitutional amendments discussed by Democrats. Public opinion via mail and telegrams mostly opposed adding justices beyond a 70 retirement rule, while support grew for speeding up lower court procedures.
Failure of plaintiffs A. D. and A. C. Burnett to appear in Guilford superior court led Judge Frank Armstrong to non-suit the civil action against M. C. Rowland and the Peppies Bank of Randleman. The suit sought to stop foreclosure on a High Point property owned by the defendants.
Noon today forecast shows rain except far south with much colder temperatures. High yesterday and low last night noted, with partly cloudy to overcast skies along the southeast coast. Winds from Hatteras to Jackson report moderate to fresh northwesterly gusts, with rain tonight and Wednesday.
Charles Boyd addressed the Civitan club at the hotel today discussing the National Security Act provisions as outlined by the Carolina legislature. The talk noted potential benefits and included remarks on the upcoming convention planned for April 22 237 with Casey titled On To Greensboro. Henry Koontz led the luncheon with press coverage.
A Charlotte jury today began weighing the fate of Robert Barnes charged with a fatal attack against another Negro named Barnes and Wood Shropshire. The case centers on events from a few years ago and involves the deaths of a man and another party in a disputed incident.
In Chicago on February 9 Rev James M York, chairman of the committee on post offices in North Carolina, addressed a banquet. Nathaniel Tulle was reported dead at his home in New Bern, with coronial records indicating possible foul play.
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