Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,272,067 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1937

Page

2

Covington Denies Charges In Suit Of Doris Dawson

Greensboro news briefs report W. Comer Covington of High Point denies most allegations in Doris Dawson suit seeking 40 000 including a mink coat sable coat and Swamnona ring. He claims Florida residency and disputes ownership and assault claims and narrates loans payments and releases with dated notes. Covington asserts NC statute bars recovery after one year and notes his lawyers from High Point and Greensboro filed the answer.

Covington Doris Dawson Greensboro W. Comer High Point Guilford Superior Court New York Alf New York Statutes North Carolina Roberson, Haworth and Reese Sapp and Sapp

Court Change Victory Seen In Time Without Amendment

Senator Wheeler of Montana accused the administration on a radio address of trying to pack the court while Secretary Ickes opposed an end to the issue in a legislature address. The article notes a possible court change victory without a constitutional amendment if opponents are won over.

Ickes Wheeler D-Mont

Local Weather Brief for Carolinas and Atlantic Coast

Occasional rain tonight and Sunday in North and South Carolina. Slightly warmer in western portions tonight and Sunday, interior warming in South Carolina. North Carolina winds northeast to east, light to moderate. overcast with periods of rain along the coast from Hatteras to Jacksonville.

North Carolina South Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville

Asked to reverse tax board ruling on Clark estate

Elizabeth W. Clark of Aiken South Carolina asked the board of tax appeals to overturn an internal revenue bureau finding that her late husband Charles W. Clark owes 1922 estate taxes totaling 460757 dollars. She contends the bureau erred in taxing portions of four 1926 trust funds set up for three daughters and a son.

Washington Elizabeth W. Clark Aiken 8. C Board of Tax Appeals Internal Revenue Bureau Charles W. Clark

Pension Bill Introduced Amid Support from Teachers

Thirteen line summary: A pension proposal would refund credit for those with under 35 years service plus interest. Sentelle praised strong teacher backing and social security coverage needs for public servants not in federal programs. Fifty-six legislators passed 38 bills at adjourned sessions while honoring Mrs. John Gray Blount. Local option liquor bill awaits ratification, likely Monday. Senate schedules 2:30 Monday for revenue bill work and a two percent sales tax exemption discussion. Representatives resume at 8:00 PM Monday.

Sentelle House John Gray Blount Washington Representative Blount Beaufort

Strikers Hold Plant Amid Eviction Battle

About 78 to 82 occupants remained in the plant after a two hour clash as deputy sheriffs sought to serve a court eviction order. Sanitation worsened while conciliators and labor officials arranged talks and a company lawyer rejected outside organizers.

Martin P. Durkin Max Swerin Corporation Diecuss CIO

New Wage and Hour Board Proposed to Set Industry Standards

A proposed board modeled after the NRA codes would be created to set wage and hour standards by industry. Attached to the Federal Trade Commission, it would conduct industry hearings and issue regulations focused on wages and hours. The aim is to end sweatshop conditions and abolish child labor.

Federal Trade Commission NRA

Workers Back On Jobs After Labor Talks

The piece notes most workers resume discussions on seniority rights when they reassemble Monday. Henry Ford claims international bankers back labor unions to control industry and competition and urges workers to stay out of unions. He argues joining a labor group erodes independence and causes suffering.

Henry Ford General Motors Kia Ways

UNC Leader Graham to Lead Brotherhood Day Push

P r Frank Graham president of the University of North Carolina and national chairman for Brotherhood Day will address the event in Winston Salem on February 20. The notice outlines his leadership role and the upcoming observance.

Graham Spreaker

Escobar and Salica Set For Third Bantamweight Title Bout

Sixto Escobar of Puerto Rico and Lou Salica of New York square off tomorrow at the Escambron Ballpark for a 15 round world bantamweight championship. They have met twice in New York in the past year and a half with Salica winning the first bout and Escobar reversing the decision in the second.

San Juan Puerto Rico Sixto Escobar Lou Salica New York Escambron Salica Escobar

New Health Officer Named in Albemarle

Albemarle officials announce Dr. W. N. McKenzie will become health officer starting July 1. The appointment follows county commissioners approval today in Albemarle.

Albemarle Sianly County Eomissioners W. N. McKenzie

How They Are Voting Noted in High Point Totals

Report notes that High Point totals exclude its voting figures. Other precincts show highlighted gains and shifts across key districts. Officials urge verification of district counts and await final tallies.

Union Leader Shot to Death in New York Area

Redwood, business manager of a New York subway workers union, was fatally shot outside his Laurelton Parkway home as bullets from an automobile fusillade hit him after leaving his New York office. Police note only one of six shells discharged. prosecutors say his life had been threatened to stop a strike.

New York Redwood Subway Workers’ Union Laurelton Parkway

Opponents of Court Change Hold Lead

The vote tally from the local election is sent daily to the NEA Service but has not yet appeared in North Carolina totals. It is expected to show up tomorrow. If you have not voted, do so today. A ballot copy appears elsewhere in the paper.

NEA North Carolina

National poll shows strong opposition to Roosevelt plan

NEA Service reports 30 000 votes in 74 cities across 26 states with 21 668 against and 8 349 for the proposed Supreme Court reform. Early totals indicate heavy dislikes in New York and Texas, with Indiana Pa and El Paso showing mixed results as polls continue. The polling reflects widespread public interest in altering the high court’s personnel.

NEA Service NEA Supreme Court Roosevelt New York Texas Indiana Evening Gazette el Paso Herald-Post el Paso Willis Thornton

Harlow Wins Less Than North Carolina Kiss Says Reynolds

Senator Reynolds of North Carolina drew a comparison between a kiss given at a presidential birthday ball and a kiss from Jean Harlow. He said the NC kiss surpassed the actress's kiss, after being chided at a Democratic club dinner in North Carolina.

Washington Reynolds North Carolina Jean Harlow Democratic Club

Seek Advice on Waiting to Marry or Secret Marriage

A nineteen year old asks Miss Marford whether to wait until summer to marry a twenty three year old who fears losing his job after a promotion. The adviser suggests delaying three months, avoiding a secret marriage, and building plans. love should strengthen with time and a public, stable arrangement is preferred. The letter is addressed to Miss Marford at Enterprise.

State Fertilizer Contracts Awarded

Raleigh February 22 state announced award today of contracts for supplying fertilizer to state farms. Firms awarded include Farmers' Cotton Oil Company of Wilson Planters' Cotton Oil Company of Rocky Mount Merchants' Fertilizer Company of Charlotte East Coast Fertilizer Company of Wilmington Weir's Fertilizer Works of Goldsboro Home Fertilizer Works of Edenton Johnson Cotton Company of Wilmington and Planters' Fertilizer and Phosphate Company of Charleston South Carolina.

Raleigh State Farmers’ Cotton Ol! Company of Wilson Planters’ Cotton Ol! Company of Rocky Mount Merchants’ Fertilizer Company of Charlotte East Coast Fertilizer Company Wilmington Weir's Fertilizer Works of Goldsboro Home Fertilizer Works of Edenton Johnson Cotton Company of Planters’ Fertilizer and Phosphate Company of Charleston S. C

Moon Concord Tragedy Claims Farmers After Collision

Felice K. Galloway and his wife, Concord area farmers, were injured in a automobile collision here and died days later. The incident prompted a local inquiry into the crash and the circumstances surrounding it.

Moon Concord Felice K. Galloway

Tar Heels Dance at Capitol Dinner in Washington

About 600 North Carolinians attended the North Carolina tie club dinner dance in Washington. Wesley MacDonald, club member, introduced the honored guests including Governor and Mrs. O Max Ner, Federal Power Commission Chairman Frank P McNine, Mrs. McNinch, Federal Commissioner Garland and Mrs. Furgeson, and Secretary of Labor Turner and Mrs Battle.

Washington North Carolina Iin Wesley MacDonald of Honor Congress Mra O. Maxner Federal Power Com Frank P. McNine McNinch Garland Mra. Furgeson Turnertle Battle

Charles Mullis Dies After Fall Underpass Accident

In Pall, Charlotte, on February 20, 40 year old Charles Mullis died after accidentally falling under the city underpass.

Chicago Pall Charlotte Charles Mullis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Answer Weather Bureau H L. R Peeters Ashters Orleans Hranacwers Capitol U. S. Supreme Court the Enterprise High Point, N. C United States Supremert Mickey Cochrane Securities Commission Detroit Alabama California Colorado Florida Georgia Ilinois Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota West Virginia American Youth Congress White House William Hinckley Abbott Simon Executive Mansion Harlow N. C. Girls Pught Harold W. Foght Work Federation of Education Tokyo Japan Producare Cananmarea Aico At&t At&s&p Aviat Corp Geetetene Bao Freeport Gul Graham Paige Louds Geeeeu Dairy Nor Pac Otis Kiev Penney J Penn Mace Eames Stewart Warnoo Seeees Studebaker Unit Corp U S Western Union Youngs Met Dee New Orleans Marjorie Mansfield Marjorie Mansfield Alemand Ee Mise Marford Enterprise Capi Silk Toni Harklees
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication