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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1938

Page

2

Weather Outlook for Carolinas With Winds Shifting

North Carolina shows occasional rain tonight and Wednesday with warmer nights in the east and a colder spell in the far west on Wednesday. South Carolina expects occasional rain through Wednesday with warmer conditions along the coast. Winds toward Jacksonville shift to northerly then southerly as overcast skies and scattered showers move across tonight into Wednesday.

North Carolina South Carolina Jacksonville

City Manager Knox to Address High Point Realty Board

City Manager E. M. Knox will speak to the High Point Realty Board at its regular luncheon tomorrow at 12 30 in the private dining room of the Sheraton hotel Henry V Koonts president will preside over the meeting

Knox High Point Realty Board E. M. Knox Toorrow Sheraton Tel Henry V. Koonts

Federal licensing plan targets monopolies under new bill

Sponsors Borah and O Mahoney push a federal corpora tion licensing program to regulate interstate commerce by requiring licenses from the Federal Trade Commission. The measure would bar monopolistic practices, set labor standards, and allow license revocation for violations with appeals to the courts.

Washington Borah R-Idaho J O'Mahoney D-Wye Federal Trade Commission Commission

Arguments In Case Against Mrs. Millard Todd Jr

In Greensboro the Superior court heard closing arguments in the embezzlement case of Mrs. Millard Todd Jr formerly of High Point. Bank witnesses traced deposits credited to Todd's personal account while state officials flagged the discrepancy between daily receipts and state deposits. The defense argues bank carelessness. the state contends intentional acts. The trial centers on whether Todd deposited funds in her name and whether police action followed.

Millard Todd, Jr Greensboro High Point Carolina Motor Club J. D. Rogers, Jr Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Rogers State Treasurer’s Department Todd Motor Club

Byrnes warns anti-lynching bill could polarize nation

Senator Byrnes warns that passing the anti-lynching measure would provoke demands from White and fuel ill will between sections. He recalls Reconstruction outrages by carpetbaggers and scalawags and argues states must enforce laws themselves. He notes lynching is down but fears federal action.

Byrnes Congress South Carolina South United States

Ten Die As Northwest Plane Crashes And Burns

Officials list include Al H. Croonquist state traffic manager for Northwest Airlines and organizer of the Montana Wyoming Dude Ranchers association. Other aboard were Lloyd Levin Detroit mechanic and cohort visiting his ill mother in Butte Montana, George A. Anderson Seattle sales supervisor for B F Goodrich, Walter Ton St Paul postal inspector, Douglas Mackay 87 former Hudson Bay Co Canadian committee clerk, Ted Anderson St Paul Northwest mechanic, I B Stevenson Seattle, Croil Hunter Northwest Airlines president. Authorities reported the crash and fire with details released in St Paul.

Ed Basin Lloyd Levin Detroit Butte Mont al H. Croonquist Billings Montana-Wyoming Dude Ranchers’ Association George A. Anderson Seattle B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co Walter Ton St. Paul Douglas

Plan beautification of R. R. embankment project

Public sentiment grows for embankment beautification to improve appearance and strengthen slopes. Local advocate Tillaon leads plan discussions with B. W. Cole WPA district supervisor and George L. Burke Guilford county supervisor, with potential WPA funding sought.

Tillaon B. W. Cole WPA George L. Burke Guilford County Superoe

Rural relief needs surge as subsistence grants reach 108000

The SEC officer reported rural relief spending has more than doubled since midsummer. In December 108000 rural families received direct subsistence grants, with little chance this will drop before the next harvest. Dry conditions could raise relief needs in the Great Plains to potentially large levels. In Iowa, 15000 to 20000 agricultural laborers lost work due to mechanical corn pickers.

Great Plains Wallace Iowa

Sheriff says Bill Payne confesses to shooting patrolman

Payne was captured by federal agents at Sanford and will be turned over to Solicitor Zeb V. Nettles for trial in criminal court starting January 24. The sheriff said Payne’s confession matches a prior statement from Turner, though he will not release Turner’s account.

Bill Payne G-men Sanford Zeb V. Nettles Criminal Court Sheriff Brown Payne Turner Desperado Emma Payne High Point

Court records list numerous简单 municipal court dispositions

The report enumerates cases disposed yesterday including George Holloway assaulted with a deadly weapon five months suspended for five years and ten dollars costs. Gertrude King immoral vagrancy thirty days in workhouse. Leach larceny four months on roads. multiple speeding and drunkenness citations with varying costs or suspensions. and other offenses involving driver license violations improper brakes and traffic ordinances.

Fm Municipal George Holloway Leonard Street Gertrude King Forrest Avenue H. K. Ketchie Lexington George Leach Hilltop Harry Lawson Cable Street James Oliphant Willis Street Monroe Dumas Moon Street Sam Black High Point Lester Barnes Virgil Cecil Mangum Walter Crawford Center Street Harold Holmes Howard Street Council Reed W. H. Thompson W. W. Webster West Point Avenue George Tate Johnson Street Roy Miller Charles Crump Hudson Woodland Lee Ensley R. F. Alderman Edward M. Kirkman Franklinville M. D. Davis Whiterville Sam Cashion Mooresville George R. Neave Guilford College

Small House Burns At Trinity Today

Firemen from High Point station No. 6 fought a blaze at Trinity at 6:45 this morning destroying a servants’ quarters building at J. W. Meredith home. A second fire at Carolina Machine shop on 603 South Hamilton street was contained with little damage. A third fire at vacant house 304 Burton street, owned by Ralph Wright, is suspected arson with minimal damage.

High Point Trinity J. W. Meredith Meredith Carolina Hamilton Street Burton Street Ralph Wrigh

Big Frank Robbins dies at 73 in Asheboro

Frank Robbins 73 known as Big Frank Robbins died at his home on Uwharrie street after a one day illness. He was a West End Methodist church member with funeral services planned for Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the church cemetery burial. Surviving are nine sons J A Robbins Winston Salem BE L Robbins High Point and R R Robbins Asheboro a daughter Mrs R L Paisley Asheboro 52 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Frank Robbins Enterprise Asheboro Big Frank Robbins Uwharrie Street West Bend Winston- Salem BE. L. Robbins High Point R. R. Robbins R. L. Paisley

Fulton Sr. William B. Fulton Dies at 46 in Asheboro

William Braudhurst Fulton Sr. 46 died at his Mt. Vernon home after a three week illness. He was a Belew's Creek council member, Jr. O U A M, and Goodwill Baptist Church member. Funeral at Goodwill Baptist Church with Rev. Manuel and Rev. Stone officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by wife Annie Elizabeth Fulp and three sons, plus sisters and brothers.

W. Braudhurst Fulton SR Enterprise Asheboro William Braudhurst Fulton, Sr Mt. Vernon Belew’s Creek Council, Jr. O Goodwill Baptist Church Forsyth County Kernersville L. E. Strader Walnut Cove R. F. Voss Ollie Tatum Belew’s Creek J. W A. W 8. V. Fulton Belew's Creek

Funeral services for Franklin Owen Shields

Franklin Owen Shields six year old son of W. C. Shields died after a four day illness at his home in Kernersville. Funeral services were held at Mt. Gurr cemetery at 11:30 this morning with Rev.EB Baker in charge. He is survived by his father and mother and by three brothers William Richard Donald Lee and Arnold.

Franklin Owen Shields Kernersville Mt. Gurr W. C. Shields EB. F. Baker William Richard Donald Lee Arnold

Prominent Archdale Man Jesse R. Smith Dies After Injury

Jesse R. Smith of Archdale dies at 56 after an automobile accident near Lexington on December 23 and subsequent pneumonia. Survived by widow Betty, two sons J W Smith and Junie H Smith, five daughters, a brother John and a sister, he belonged to Archdale M E church. Funeral set for tomorrow at 11 in Archdale. Burial in Hopewell cemetery.

Thomasville Jesse R. Smith Archdale Lexington Smith Snow Lumber Company High Point Betty Smith J. W. Smith Cleveland Junie H. Smith Robert Hepler O. O. Lewallen Leta, Little Addie Smith John Smith Georgia J. M. Miller Trinity M. E Hopewell Church R. C. Kirk BE. W. Jones J. W. Grace Hopewell Cemetery

Fish Hatchery Receives 19336 Roosevelts Extension Grant

Officials at the U S fish hatchery in Edenton announced a planned extension funded by a 19336 grant approved by President Roosevelt. The project aims to improve facilities and expand operations at the hatchery.

Edenton Jan U. S. Fish Hatchery Roosevelt

Notice of Public Auction Sale of Guilford County Real Estate

By order of a deed of trust to J A Long Trustee Renia Watts widow defaulted on a note. substituted Trustee will sell at public auction for cash at the Guilford County Court House Door High Point on Saturday January 29 1938 at 1 PM. Described property begins at an iron stake in BE H Speas lot then west along A H Idol line to an alley then north to alley then east to EB H Speas corner then south to the start. This notice dated December 27 1937. slate trustee Winston-Salem NC. 1-4-11-16-25

J. A. Long Renia Watts Register of Deeds Guilford County N. C Book of Deeds Court House High Point BE. H. Speas A. H. Idol EB. H. Speas A, MN Slate, Trustee

Hoey to Speak in Chicago for Sunday Evening Club

Raleigh January 11 Governor Hoey will address a meeting of the Sunday Evening club in Chicago on February 1. The governor will discuss state affairs and current issues in a public talk at the gathering.

Hoey Chicago Raleigh Governor Hoey The Sunday Evening Club

Hankow Raid by Japanese Alarms Local Air War

On January 11 thirty two Japanese aircraft raided Hankow causing farmhouse destruction and several farmer deaths. The raid lasted about ten minutes and ended under heavy anti aircraft fire. American experts estimate flight costs around fifty thousand dollars for the 700 mile round trip from Nanking.

Hankow Nanking

JAPAN SHIFTS TO PREPARED FOR NEXT OPERATION

In Shanghai on January 11 the Japanese army spokesman said Japanese forces were prepared for the next operation if necessary with no hint of its objective. Off China’s southern coast a Japanese cruiser and destroyer traded shellfire with forts guarding the river approach to Canton.

Shanghai China Boca Tigris Canton

Erickson Leaves For Laurens To Aid Ill Father

Mr. E T Erickson of this city leaves at noon for Laurens Iowa to assist his father who is seriously ill.

MR. Erickson E. T. Erickson Laurens Iowa

Tabernacle Tonight Hosts Helen Everett Sermon

Helen Everett, a lady evangelist, will preach on Red Hot and Lukewarm at the Full Gospel Tabernacle tonight at 7 30.

Tabernacle Meeting Helen Everett Lady Evangelist Full Gospel Tabernacle

Hearing on Ash Hosiery unfair labor charges begins

Jan William H Griffin opened a hearing for the National Labor Board into alleged unfair practices by Ash Hosiery. The charge claims 12 workers were fired for union activity in violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Floyd Stanton and Henry I Ad also attended as union organizers. The mill contested board jurisdiction and sought dismissal, arguing no interstate commerce involvement.

Asheville Jan William H. Griffin National Lata Mia Board Ash American Oration Committee Industrial Organization Floyd Stanton Hosiergers Union Henry I. Ad High Point Carolinas

Theft Reported: Ford Coach Stolen in Prospect Area

W. E. Snider of Prospect reported his Ford coach stolen last night from Broad Street near the old freight station. Police found no trace of the missing vehicle and noted no immediate clues.

W. E. Snider Prospect Broad Snider

State Senator Joyn Joins Budget Group in Raleigh

On January 11 in Raleigh State Senator Jack Joyn of Statesville was named a member of the budget group and its advisory budgeting commission reflecting his role in state finance and fiscal planning.

Raleigh Jack Joyn Statesville Sppin Sion

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