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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1937
Page
14
The author reflects on prohibition as a myth and argues liquor policy in North Carolina and Virginia. He recalls past fights for and against prohibition, critiques ABC stores, and notes how county by county sales create uneven enforcement and loopholes. He cites historical opinions, local anecdotes, and calls for sensible legislation.
Dr W J McAnally city health officer has been named a trustee of A and T college for Negroes at Greensboro. He will serve until January 1, 1941, in a move praised by friends who note his lifelong emphasis on better farming and home living. He urges the college to train young Negro leaders and to promote profitable farming and liming practices.
At the inquest it was stated a car forced off the road when Ross tried to pass from behind, crashing head on into Saunders traveling north. Odell Harris, a stabbing victim from December 18, died, and a man jailed today faces a murder charge.
Charlotte January 9 Robert Barnes, who lost his feet to gangrene while in service, faces murder charges. The case centers on a fatal incident in which Barnes is alleged to be involved. Indictments allege significant violence and call for trial proceedings to determine guilt or innocence.
Brownlow Jackson secretary of the Republican state executive committee was granted a divorce from Hendersonville based on a two year separation. The case concluded near Jackson's home with no further details released.
Broadway reviews Clare Boothe's The Women as biting and venomous with 38 female characters and fashionably set scenes. Sir Cedric Hardwicke makes his U S stage debut in Promise, with strong acting but a slight, dated storyline contrasted by Around the Corner featuring Coburn and Emerson.
Policeman John Davis told Judge Lennon that Mrs. Kate Brewer violated a traffic ordinance. The judge assessed police costs against the policewoman in Wilmington.
William Penn High School honored the 1936 football squad with varsity Ps and certificates. Parks commissioner W.W. Bailey presented the awards and urged scholastic effort alongside athletic success, noting Jesse Owens as an example. Bonnie Wright received the most useful player sweater amid a student musical program.
Benson Jan 9 A coroner s jury blamed Willierd I Ross a 70 year old photographer from Great Bend Pa for a highway crash near here that killed him and two others Mrs Ross 65 and Lee Saunders 50 a known Smithfield tobacco buyer three cars were wrecked Lynn Silvernail of St Peters burg Fla driver of the third car was uninjured in the collision near Benson
The legislature begins with House Bill No. 1 proposing to abolish the absentee ballot, marking a bold early move in the session. The measure aims to overhaul voting procedures as lawmakers debate election access and efficiency.
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