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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1936
Page
2
Residential and business construction in High Point surged in 1935 with total estimates of 480 027 dollars, more than double 1934’s 220 222 dollars. The first half of the fiscal year totaled 296 648 dollars, August and September led with 122 318 and 86 815 dollars, and activity waned to 12 688 in the final month. Several major business projects began, many residences were built, and remodeling surged across building types.
Mrs. Clark Grantham of Raleigh died last night at her home after a short illness. She is the mother of Miss Catherine Grantham of this city.
Senator Byrnes of South Carolina departed Spartanburg just before midnight to attend the congressional opening. He predicted Congress would adjourn by May 15 if the courts uphold the administration program.
By noon today only two arrests had occurred since the new year began at midnight and both detainees are women. Essie Swink, 30, white, city address, was jailed at 1 30 this morning on drunkenness charges. Grace Moore, a Negress of 805 Beaman Alley, was jailed at 5 this morning on charges of operating a disorderly house and receiving stolen property.
Authorities in Kansas City pursue Alvin Karpis and associate Lester Fanning after a car chase ends with Fanning’s capture near Kirksville. Fanning claims knowledge of Karpis’s whereabouts while investigators note links to previous incarcerations and a possible insanity ruling. Police recover pistols and radio gear in Kirksville hotel room.
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced open competitive exams for skilled workers helpers and laborers for Chickamauga and Guntersville dams on the Tennessee and Hiwassee dam near Murphy North Carolina. Examinations will be in February and March in 82 cities. Applications are due January 25 1936 and applicants must be at least 16.
D. D. Walker has returned to the city after spending the holidays in Daytona Beach Florida with his daughter Mrs J EB Bramham and her children.
Asia and Europe connected by 24 930 and 24 490 miles of local and cross continental air routes. Autogyro tests on the aircraft carrier Furious show potential for inclusion in regular naval air fleet equipment.
High Point's post office posted its best year on record with total receipts of 205 748 63 dollars for 1935. Assistant postmaster J C Payne compiled the figures showing an increase of about 16 000 over 1934 total receipts were 189 305 30 dollars. December alone brought 19 273 77 dollars versus 19 169 13 in 1934.
Deputy sheriff L G Jones at the city lake denies shooting at ducks after federal warrants accuse him of firing into ducks during a hunting party. He says he never shot at a duck in North Carolina and cites past Georgia activity, while wardens note others in the party, including a city council member, were named but only Jones faces a warrant under a new wild game protection statute.
Ethiopian officials accuse Italy of criminal acts in Somaliland and Eritrea as Haile Selassie condemns the Italian government. Rome replies that Ethiopian wartime methods are documented to the League. In Italy, New Year celebrations are muted by regime penalties and austerity.
Tryon citizens, about 25, paid up water and tax bills by taking street-clearing work. Snow clogged the business district and the city hired labor to shovel and clear streets, applying the wages to delinquent bills.
About 2 891 000 foreigners live in France with roughly 500 000 residents in Paris.
A note highlights Michael Faraday as a guest research worker examining the relation between magnetism and electricity.
A column explains the origin of sirloin and details a planked steak method with two forks and a hot plank, plus a sample menu featuring planked sirloin steak, mashed potato nests, turnip cups, and assorted vegetables for breakfast and dinner.
Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson announces team captains and committee leaders for the Cooperative Concert Association membership drive in High Point. The drive aims to recruit 300 members to fund three winter programs shared with North and South Carolina communities.
Senate predictions of a short session, with a possible third party candidate under American Liberty League guidance. Roosevelt ally Senator Lewis cites a constitutional Democrat prospect, possibly Alfred E. Smith. Planned bills include appropriations, the bonus, relief, neutrality. New Deal laws begin, unemployment taxes under Social Security take effect. gifts taxes rise, corporate income tax schedules update. trade pacts with Brazil Canada and France become effective. Labor leaders watch payroll tax impact on wages. Senator Costigan urges a constitutional amendment to regulate production and working conditions.
A tenement blast leaves one dead and two missing as families from the Scorsone and Prestifilepe groups face injuries. Baby Rose Scorsone, three, was found semiconscious amid brick and timber. Santo and Joseph Prestifilepe, aged seventeen and fourteen, were blown into the street. Mrs Mary Scorsone and children Anna Antoinette Rose and Peter are in critical condition. Sam Petronio, fifty eight, escaped unharmed.
The First Evangelical and Reformed church hosts Rev Hoy L Fesperman for a prayer service tonight. It is the first meeting of the year and the pastor will discuss why a prayer group is needed. Attendance is urged despite forecast weather.
Sprinkle with minced parsley after cups are oiled. The instruction emphasizes seasoning and garnish steps for flavor enhancement.
The Lindberghs spent New Year’s Eve quietly in a Philadelphia hotel suite and prepared for a voyage. Gregory says the three year old is fit. Rain and secrecy surround their Liverpool stop as reporters and police create a tense backdrop. British media give cautious coverage while fears linger of threats from blackmailers and criminals in the American underworld.
Report states the pilot was rescued while the fate of the passengers and crew remains unknown. The crew included Flight Engineer, Wireless Operator, and Steward Richardson. Names of the other passengers could not be confirmed as two flying boats left Crete for Alexandria yesterday and lists in London await confirmation of crew on each ship.
Report from Charlotte notes a wild temperature spread as air plunges to five below in Salisbury while nearby towns show milder readings. Winston-Salem and Asheville record varied lows with coastal Wilma and others experiencing different effects. Weather expert Schworm attributes it to irregular seasonal patterns and localized rain.
State employees in Raleigh report a hot day with the vehicle division selling license plates. Department records show 108,422 plates sold through day 108, with sales running ahead of last year. Four hundred plants were found that eat insects.
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