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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1935
Page
6
Federal Housing Administration survey data from the local canvass points to rising homeowner interest in painting roofing and other repairs. Real estate men expect spring repair work to boost activity and possibly sales, with builders ready to employ skilled workers as conditions improve.
Lola Katherine Bowers wife of John Lee Bowers died at High Point hospital on Thursday Funeral services were held at Pros M E church with Rev John Cline officiating A quartet performed hymns Pallbearers were Messrs Nye Harvey Allen Shuford and Clifford Frazier Interment was in the Pee Church Cemetery A large gathering attended the service
Appalachian State college wrestlers remained undefeated with an 18 to 14 win over High Point YMCA. Key falls by Blalock Copeland Farthing powered Appalachian while Parks and other High Point contenders earned a few victories in time advantages. Referee was Watheson of Duke.
Officials push for a new specialized court system to handle industrial cases faster. A "court of industrial appeals" with branch courts would hear disputes between government employees and industry, aiming to reduce delays and set procedures apart from traditional courts. Some officials consider bypassing the circuit court to reach the supreme court directly.
Washington reports the administration seeks early Supreme Court action to overturn a ruling that TVA cannot dispose of surplus hydro power. Henry T. Hunt says he will join TVA attorneys in appealing Justice Grubb’s decision which upheld an injunction blocking Alabama towns from certain power dealings. Senator Norris calls the ruling a virtual nullification of the TVA act.
Glenn Cunningham won the national senior AAU indoor title in New York, setting a fast time of 3 minutes 60.5 seconds to beat Bill Bonthron of New York AC by about 40 yards. Erik Ny of Sweden finished fourth as Bonthron’s world outdoor record pace fell short. Chuck Hornsten of Indiana failed to place in the 1000 meters, while Glen Dawson of Tulsa won the event.
Dr. Milton A. Barbour rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Raleigh argues against Prohibition and supports the Hill liquor store bill as a method to regulate the evil, saying experience shows prohibition fails and control is the next best option. Presbyterian minister R Murphy Williams of Greensboro also endorses proper whiskey sale regulation to Senator John Sprunt Hill.
The 12th annual southeastern students conference on international relations ended at Davidson College with new officers elected. William Bomar of Wofford College was named first vice president, Peggy Birch of Randolph-Macon second vice president, and Edward Sell of the University of Georgia recording secretary. The 1936 conference city and remaining officers will be announced by the host college.
Raleigh March 23. State game commissioner John D. Chalk reports migratory waterfowl numbers hold up well on the Atlantic coast. He estimates North Carolina has about 25 percent more ducks this year than last, due to drought impacts on western breeding grounds and healthier conditions in Quebec Ottawa and Nova Scotia.
In New York on February 23 Elena Jane Sharp of Pasadena Calif defeated Helen Pedersen of Stamford Conn 11-9 6-1 to claim the women's national indoor tennis title. A subsequent mixed doubles victory paired Sharp with Gregory Mangin of Newark to beat Sylvia Henrotin and Gene McCauliff 9-7 10-8.
C K Torrence of Gastonia was appointed department athletic officer by Hubert E Olive state commander of the American Legion in Lexington. He replaces Brown Wilson who declined the post and accepted by telephone. The state athletic committee includes L B Belan gia H P Webster W M Pugh Ray Goodman W D Dilby J A Manley Prof Massey David T Yow Vaughn Livya J T Fesper man Jack Quinn James Mr Yandle C J McCracken and C Few. The committee focuses on promoting junior baseball and the state athletic officer serves as chairman.
Bion H. Butler veteran editor and author was buried today in Bethesda cemetery near Walter Hines Page's tomb. Hundreds attended the service at Butler's home Valhalla with ministers from First Baptist Pinehurst Catholic and Presbyterian churches officiating.
The year saw about 99,000 accidental deaths in the United States with motor vehicle incidents accounting for roughly 35,500 fatalities in 1934.
The state banking department reports total claims paid in 1934 across 161 liquidated banks amounting to 21,646,761.10 dollars with unsecured depositors receiving 4,972,917.92 via offsets and dividends. Secured claimants got 11,151,641.75 dollars while stockholders’ agents and others received 632,118.75.
The advance guard of the New York Giants left New York for the Miami Beach training camp. Coach Tom Clarke leads a group of youngsters including Leon Changnon, Charles Hulsking, and Ted Duay. Manager Bill Terry will greet them. pitchers and catchers begin work Monday.
An open meeting on Monday at 4 pm at the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce seeks to organize a Carolinas chapter of the National Amateur Athletic Union. North and South Carolina would join the new association, promoted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce alongside the Jay Dee indoor games. Jake Wade, The Charlotte Observer sports editor, will preside representing the Atlantic Seaboard A A U commission.
Carolina football finished winter drills with an intrasquad game at Chapel Hill. The white squad defeated the blue 20 to 12 as all players took part. Coach Carl Snavely halted sessions early due to noticeable improvement in the past two weeks.
A loose battery may jar the terminal, loosen it, and damage the plates or case. The warning highlights potential damage from vibration or improper seating and stresses careful securing of automotive or device batteries.
Tax changes emphasize no rate rise for individuals and introduce earned income credit up to 1400 dollars with a minimum 300 dollar credit for those earning above 3000. Corporations lose consolidated filing. losses deductions capped at 2000 dollars. strict limits on family sales to avoid tax losses.
DAISY Tennessee February 23 A strikers parade ended in a riot wounding four people two women among them all transported to a hospital with bullet wounds None seriously hurt and released after treatment County officers from Chattanooga investigated to assign blame The disturbance followed a 300 strong crowd marching to the Daisy branch of the Richmond Hosiery mill with about 200 workers employed there The origin of the shooting was not determined by officials who were present during the riot
Funeral services were held for 12 year old Charles Lee Spry at Calvary church. Rev Needham presided with Elder All and Rev Royal assisting. The choir sang Nearer My God to Thee and a quartet performed Going Down the Valley and Does Jesus Care. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
The article defines a personal holding company as one where 80 percent of gross income comes from dividends interest rents annuities and security profits and at least 50 percent of stock is owned by no more than five individuals. Family members are counted as a single owner for this purpose.
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