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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1938
Page
2
Berlin reports German government officials are quashing sensational rumors of unrest linked to a cabinet crisis. No evidence supports claims of army uprisings or Berlin street fighting as press monitoring abroad finds no facts to back the rumors.
The February Achievement Night for Cubs in the High Point district was held at the First Presbyterian church basement. It featured a visit by W C Wessel, with schedule including a luncheon at Sheraton Hotel, a mothers’ meeting, a Den Chiefs gathering, and a parent evening at Bay Street school auditorium. Awards were presented by High Point Cubbing Committee members and Den Chiefs received braids and badges for various ranks and arrows.
Berlin reports say widespread rumor mongering follows Hitler’s army command shift. No street violence or border disruptions observed as officials trace sources to pro-armament interest groups. Bavarian retreat notes suggest Hitler recovering and preparing to speak before the Reichstag on February 20.
Williard Dowell secretary of the North Carolina Merchants Association told the Thomasville merchants at the American Legion hut Kinnywood last night he is confident the sales tax will be repealed soon. J L Perryman chaired the meeting Mayor Dave Long introduced R L Kope executive vice president of First National Bank Rope introduced Dowell who criticized the tax and noted his group has fought it since its inception.
The Drainage Engineering Company resumes a 400 foot sub drainage project between Main and Willow Brook streets in High Point to clear the way for next week’s track work. W B Robertson and Ed Hurlburt arrived to plan continuation of the project started over two months ago. Perforated iron pipes drain water from beneath the railway cut through straw and crushed stone into the pipes, with only the initial 400 feet installed now.
Reports say Moscow rejects a Chinese request for more military support as fighting rages along the Hwai river corridor. Observers question the extent of aid, noting Russia may use the conflict to study Japanese planes and tactics, while Shanghai police round up 200 suspects after a Chinese newspaper bombing. Decapitated heads found in the French Concession threaten anti Japan sentiment.
The Young Republicans host a convention at the Qt Henry hotel with Bennett Riddle presiding. Hamilton Fish Jr born December 7 1888 in Garrison N Y Harvard graduate Yale football All American captain served in WWI and is a long time Congressman and senior Republican on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Banking and Currency Chair context notes his 1936 district victory by about 20000 votes and leading GOP in the state.
In a House Naval committee session, Brewster seeks Kroth’s summons, with Shannon supporting the move. Roosevelt hints at forthcoming foreign affairs remarks while Congress weighs defense funding and Japan’s response to naval limits. The panel delays the naval expansion vote until after Tokyo’s reply.
Charles B. Spencer, former High Point physical education director, is under consideration for a state school commission post to oversee a new health and physical education program for all grades. Raleigh reports confirm talks with Clyde A. Erwin with a meeting planned in High Point next week. Spencer notes no official appointment yet, but sources say a decision is made. The plan seeks standard courses across grades for the first time under a commission member. Spencer brings extensive PE experience from Reidsville and YMCA programs.
Secretary Edgar Hartley and Winifred Beck will represent High Point at the second annual young men's conference of the Carolinas at the Greensboro Y M C A. Various clubs and organizations of both states will be represented. Dr. Samuel W. Grafflin of White Plains New York will be principal speaker, addressing tomorrow at 6 30 p m and Sunday at 2 p m. The event is sponsored by the Y M C A Young Men's council and conducted under the interstate committee.
Veterinarians from North Carolina will gather in Winston-Salem for their annual meeting. Details on the date and agenda remain to be announced, with the event expected to bring together professionals from across the state.
The new center and liberal cabinet in Romania moves to suspend party activities targeting the Iron Guard led by Cornelius Codreanu. Jews and Christians react with optimism as the regime signals friendship with France and England while balancing tensions with Italy and Germany. Premier Cristea, a church leader since 1926, heads a centrist government amid a population of about 13.3 million.
The annual meeting of the North Carolina Parent Teacher association will be held here April 19 to 21. An Illinois man who was fined for a suicide attempt faces further consequences tied to the case.
The Senate foresees rapid passage of crop control as conferees may not block it while committees in both houses stay busy. A Senate judiciary subcommittee unanimously rejected an inquiry into the National Relations Board despite Senator Burke seeking one. Meanwhile another Senate subcommittee grilled Robert H. Jackson, nominated by the President as solicitor general.
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