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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1937
Page
7
J H McCall, local distributor for a national oil company, estimates motorists pay 66.63 yearly in motor vehicle taxes with 10.98 from federal motor taxes. He argues the federal levy adds 19.7 percent to the tax bill and urges repeal to fund highways only, noting motor taxes are a major state revenue source.
Mrs Gary Bailey 74 died after a three week illness at City Memorial Hospital. She was born October 13 1862 to John A and Mittie Ann Ferrerhill and married Le E Bailey who died three years earlier. Surviving are four sons John Iley Raleigh W M Dunn R E Henderson Paul Honolulu. three daughters Miss Bailey Rocky Mount Mrs R F McGhee Cheraw and Mrs R K Farrington Thomasville. two brothers A and J M Ainderhill Ima. fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Short services will be held at the Farrington home tomorrow at 10 am with Rev C N Pickens and Rev J A J Farrington in charge. Burial will be at Bailey family cemetery in Onslow county with Rev E B Gardner in charge.
In Danville Virginia a 23 year old man Harry McGregor fatally shot 28 year old Miss Louis Keeling in a kitchen then wounded three others before turning the gun on himself in a barn. Keeling died at a hospital hours later. The double tragedy stemmed from alleged jealousy as McGregor pursued the woman for years.
Tarboro report says Loyd Duke 22 of Enfield was shot and killed in a dark store room after entering with a wrench attack. Sheriff Bardin says store owner Warren fired in self defense and was released on recognizance pending Monday court appearance amid witness inconsistencies.
A narrator observes a family practice of intense togetherness led by Mabel Barton. The three boys are kept in a tightly coordinated group with shared activities, friends, and interests, leaving little space for personal hobbies or one on one time. The piece argues children need independent experiences and individual attention.
The 13th annual Newspaper Institute will be hosted by the University of North Carolina and Duke University in Chapel Hill and Durham January 14 15 and 16. Noted speakers include Governor Paul V. McNutt George Gallup Dean Carl Ackerman Curtis B. Johnson Cranston Williams Paul West and Robert M Johnston.
Durham alumni of North Carolina State College adopted resolutions criticizing President Frank P. Graham for ordering the termination of head football coach Hank Anderson. The resolutions claim Graham ignored athletic council recommendations and mirrored actions by Mecklenburg and Buncombe county alumni groups. Dave Clark, an athletic council member and supporter of Anderson, spoke at all three meetings.
Frank Devoti, 11, climbed an apple tree in Albuquerque, tied a noose, and jumped shouting a cowboy quip. A companion witnessed the act and he was revived after about half an hour. Doctors said his neck was stretched but not seriously injured.
Fort Worth Texas dispatch records show Bud Russell Texas prison agent buckled on his pistol before leaving home for a load of tough prisoners. A jailer relayed his wife’s message to the radio dispatcher asking officers to tell him his wife called to say he forgot to load his pistol.
O J Sikes, who served as county court judge from 1911 to 1917, returned to the post yesterday replacing T B Mauney who had held the office eight years.
Answers reveal the scope of major U S crimes at about 1 445 581 in a recent year including murder manslaughter robbery and auto theft Ferdinand Magellan commanded the first fleet to sail around the world the average adult blood weighs 12 to 15 pounds quartz is the commonest natural mineral England lacks a written constitution like the U S
G Kenneth Earle 54 prominent Providence cotton merchant died this morning in Providence He chaired the cotton and cotton products committee of the New England shippers advisory board and served as secretary treasurer of the Providence Cotton Buyers Association He was a 32d degree Mason.
Spokesmen for striking seamen and for the American Steamship Owners Association urged the federal Maritime Commission to use its authority to settle the maritime strike.
Washington officials announced Christie Benet of Columbia DC has been appointed a director of the Charlotte branch of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank.
In New York on January 5 the stock market saw some fractional gains as select issues rose two points or more. General Motors strengthened after defying unions and Chrysler moved higher while overall volume remained modest. Bonds and commodities fluctuated with wheat near Chicago slipping nearly 2 cents.
Atlanta on January 5 1942 Police Chief T O Sturdivant resigned shortly after Mayor W B Hartsfield took office. Hartsfield had defeated James L Key in a heated campaign and promised to reorganize the police department. The resignation becomes effective February 1 and was accepted by the city council police committee.
Manager Waldo Porter announced the Greensboro district office of the North Carolina state human services agency registered nineteen thousand one hundred ninety local records last year. The report highlights the district's growth and official actions taken.
A reader asks practical how tos including mounting a photograph on cardboard without edge curling, using leftover starch for cleaning hearths, preventing gas oven rust, making a crack filler, removing ink stains, and canning joints for a rigid time. Answers suggest ironing backs, open oven doors, plaster borax glue mix, ammonia cloths, and proper sealing methods.
Thirty states now have statewide traffic safety organizations, reflecting growing collaboration to reduce collisions and promote road safety through coordinated campaigns, data sharing, and policy advocacy.
A compact English language feature teaching daily vocabulary. It defines incomprehensible as beyond human intellect and contrasts misused phrases with correct forms. Includes pronunciation tips and word study prompts for readers.
The Commerce Department reports November food exports fell sharply due to a maritime strike, with West coast shipments hit hardest. November totals were 13.684 million dollars, about half of November 1936, while January–November 1936 exports reached 1.38853 billion dollars compared with 196.07306 million for the same 1935 period.
Greensboro public library distributed 176,186 volumes last year in the city and more throughout the county via the book track route. The daily word feature defines fanatic as a person ruled by excessive enthusiasm, especially on religious subjects.
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