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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1936
Page
9
Rupert Pickens announces his candidacy while other county figures weigh bids for the district's House seat. The region has seen mixed signals from Greensboro representatives and local leaders as Burrus and Sr. appear probable for the senatorial race.
The Have A Heart drive in High Point raised 2002.15 dollars and faced a remaining balance of 901.15 to cover children in three schools. Mrs Katherine Ray chaired the committee praising broad support from clubs and individuals and noting the need to aid hundreds of children without basic services this year.
Police enforce bond ordinance for taxicab firms in town. Clarence Jordan and James McNeely, drivers for Blue Ribbon Taxi, were arrested for failing to post $100 bonds. Five firms have posted bonds or liability policies. Duke Power is being updated to comply.
An apparent suicide attempt involving Ed Craven, about 25 years old, is described as serious. He reportedly swallowed six dichloride of a chemical substance in an unexplained incident.
High Point community leaders praise improving inter faith ties as Rabbi William Greenberg of Charlotte prepares to present a Jewish viewpoint at a brotherhood seminar next Sunday. The event, endorsed by R T Amos, aims to observe Brotherhood Day nationally and in High Point on February 23, with Jews Catholics and Protestants participating. In another incident a youth caused self harm in an apartment, slashing a vein and bleeding heavily, being rushed to Guilford General Hospital for treatment with uncertain outcome. Craven, recently married, reportedly expressed intent to die.
The newly elected executive committee of the High Point Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting and selected committee chairmen for the coming year. Amos Kearns presided as president while C. Garrett will head the legislative committee and J. W. Clinard will chair the agricultural panel. I. Paul Ingle leads the civic committee and Tom J. Korris heads highways and streets.
A High Point survey shows Valentine's Day amid cynics with widespread sending of telegrams and expressions of affection. Western Union and Postal Telegraph offices handled over 600 telegrams in High Point, while drugstores sold candy and perfumed florals. Florists report carnations roses and other flowers, jewelry shops note gifts from trinkets to diamonds, and malls stock ghily trimmed heart expressions as readers are urged to turn to Page Sixteen.
Two key figures Dr John Finley Williamson its director and Mrs H E Talbott sponsor are credited with the Westminster Chorus success. Williamson created the 41 voice mixed choir and refined its technique while Talbott funded development and organized two European tours for the group.
City reports indicate February construction starts may be the weakest in years. Through Saturday six permits for reconditioning projects totaling 2 800 dollars have been issued while better weather is hoped to boost activity in the remaining two weeks. Last February permits reached 29 415 dollars and the peak month was 1931 with 264 800 tied to the Junior High School plant permit.
The text describes drying a salt water inhabitant material until nearly hard, then smoothing it with a tool similar to a carpenter's plane. It mentions a process of hardening and planing but lacks clear historical or factual context.
More than one hundred criminal charges set for trial before Judge Lewis E Teague at a one week term beginning next Tuesday morning. Sixteen drunken driving cases headline the docket with liquor law offenses and operating lotteries also listed among the charges. The calendar includes larceny, reckless driving, abandonment non support, public drunkenness and prohibition law violations with cases drawn from Guilford Superior court and local filings.
Chief W G Friddle urges motorists to exercise due care after snow vanishes. Officers will vigilantly enforce traffic rules to minimize accidents. He also warns parents to remind children of street hazards as they resume outdoor activity.
The Christian Science Soul lesson sermon will be the subject for all Christ Science churches and societies. Services are held every Sunday morning at 11 o clock at 300 North Main Street. Sunday School begins at 4:15 a.m. Readings daily from 2 to 4:30 in the afternoons on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Twenty Fifth Jubilee year marks two major advances. Senior Scouting expands to youths 15 and older with land and sea interests, including Sea Scouts now over 20,000 members. Cub Program administration shifts to the national division, boosting Cubs to over 50,000 with 10,000 new Cubs enrolled this year. The Uwharrie Council runs four Cub packs in High Point and prepares for Senior program rollout at the next council meeting. A High Point district court of honor is set for February 24 at Wesley Memorial Church Scout room 7:30 p.m.
Police say no clues yet in the theft of a 1934 Pontiac two door sedan from in front of the post office about 7 o'clock last Monday night. The car owned by RR D Mooney Jr of 1602 East Green Street, who runs the meat market at Hutchens National Food store, is black with yellow stripes and lacks bumper guards.
Rupert T. Pickens, Guilford County’s current representative, declares candidacy in the Democratic primaries to seek re election in November. He, Ben Cone, and T C Hoyle Jr are the county's current trio, with Mrs Helen Robertson Wohl as the only other announced candidate from Guilford.
A column presents reader questions and quirky puzzles with humorous, trick answers. It includes a riddle about changing a dollar, a twenty eight year cycle, sheep counts, six-bill payments totaling sixty three dollars, and woodchuck wordplay, with answers provided for several items.
The Farriss Bible class of the First Baptist church will meet this morning at 9 45 oclock. Dr T W Andrews will discuss the subject Doubts and attendees are invited to bring their doubts. Friends of A B Whidden will be glad to learn he has returned home from Oteen hospital Asheville where he has been for two months.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 619 will meet at the VFW hall Monday night at 7 30 oclock. All members are urged to attend.
The Enterprise pauses printing at the old pressroom after 20 years and begins dismantling lower decks to move across the street. Tomorrow the paper operates from the Hurlington plant for several days, with a briefer edition, then returns by rail and truck on schedule. Officials expect full assembly at the new North Carolina site by week’s end and a formal opening when settled.
A historical note states that silk is considered unclean by Mohammedans because it is produced by a worm. The claim reflects period views on textile origins and religious notions linked to purity.
A site was chosen to make the funeral home convenient to all and the furnishings and equipment were designed to lure dignity and beauty in the ceremony. The sweetest story is friendship and sympathy guiding self understanding.
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