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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
5
In Raleigh on January 14 Henry Averill reports that the Budget Revenue bill narrows tax relief on necessities to a short list including flour meat lard molasses salt agar and coffee. Ambiguities on molasses and meal vs grits spark doubt and expected inquiries from lawmakers and voters.
Methodist bishops from Dallas Houston Huntington and Brazil join in a campaign for missions and evangelism across the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The January meeting in Ohios Bishop J Moore leads discussions with several high church leaders outlining plans.
Dean George C. Sellery of the College of Letters and Science will be acting president of the University of Wisconsin after the regents ousted Glenn Frank. The ruling assigns interim leadership until a successor is chosen.
New York sports roundups note Eddie Brannick, Giants secretary, as a popular figure among locals. The event features a humorous dinner where Jimmy Durante lampoons politics, and chatter shifts to Bill Terry and other sports updates. Red Grange hints L A may host an NFL franchise next season. Cecil Hart, famed Canadiens manager, never skated in a game, a point highlighted by Bob Ray. Arnold Eddy leads USC hockey though he cannot skate.
Baseball notes report January 15 as the deadline for Hall of Fame nominations. William Andrus, a rookie from Little Rock, is praised for his versatility as pitcher catcher and fielder but may stay on the Phillies bench. Maxie Rosenbloom seeks the Jewish heavyweight title after recent bouts. Detroit Tigers order Hank Greenberg to quit handball. Frank G Menke will not publish his all sports record book this year.
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Quick relief claimed for headaches neuralgia and muscular aches with BC remedy. It promises onset in minutes and offers 0c and 25c sizes or single dose at fountains, advertising a trusted, fast acting relief.
Governor Clyde R. Hoey appears in Raleigh without bodyguard after strolling Fayetteville street and attending the Sir Walter banquet. He waits outside the dining hall until the crowd finishes, then comments that he is waiting for them to finish eating. Senator John Sprunt Hill notes that no resolution seems to pass without his input. A Senate debate over inviting Indiana Governor McNutt to address the legislature draws Hill’s skepticism about the visit and time.
Bladen County politics are highly charged, yet Lloyd Elkins of Bladenboro earns praise from all factions. U.S. Page, once called the Bladen Bombshell for 1935 Assembly battles, said Elkins arrived without a single voice raised against him, speaking to reporters Monday night.
The 1937 session may yield greater gains for Mr. Page as he moves from defeated re election to the Senate to employment as a lobbyist against the child labor amendment.
Thad Eure, newly appointed secretary of state, struggled to shed routines as he was seen Monday night after the House adjourned returning to his former chair reserved for the principal clerk.
Attendees at the State Fair Association session pressed lawmakers for a lower carnival and fair midways tax. J. C. Hobbs of New Hanover, a member of the house money group, said the effort made little progress with his blunt verdict no soap.
Mr Hobbs, seen as a pessimist, groaned at budget estimates saying they imply the council will be stuck with expenses until August.
Albert Eggleston and John Murphy, truck operators, report their vehicle struck a chicken causing steering jam. Murphy was thrown through the windshield. the chicken died, bumper broken, and a splintered pole damaged.
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets help readers slim without strict dieting or strenuous exercise. It urges sensible eating and daily use until fat loss occurs, asserting doctors prescribe the same element and that millions use them successfully.
Mrs. Lewis Luther visited the second A grade Friday afternoon January 8 and surprised Edith Ann Luther with a birthday party. A cake with eight candles and other refreshments were served for the celebration at Randleman school.
Greensboro residents Miss Margaret Sewell visits Miss Dorothy Caudle. Mrs. J. E. Wall moves to Tarboro. Ed and Mrs. Smith of Liberty visit H. K. Smith. PTA to hold first meeting of year on January 14 at 7 30. Susanna Wesley Bible class meets at Mrs. Pickard’s home. Edna Helms visits from High Point. Mrs. Esther Hammond and Miss Laura Brookshire visit the Trogdons in Asheboro. Anne Lawson visits High Point. H H Hamilton to Shalebay Springs for Ill father. Add Farlow of Rockingham visits here. Frank Kirkman and family visit Gibsonville.
Tarboro audiences hear East Carolina Teachers College President Dr. L R Meadows urge educators to address farm tenancy. He labels tenancy "one of the greatest evils in North Carolina and the south" and says only through teachers can it be ended.
The North Carolina Society of American Colonists will unveil a tablet in Charlotte on March 30 to honor George Augustus Selwyn, who funded the first land purchase for the city site.
Ad for Marian Martin Pattern 9180 showing a be-ruffled party dress for a two to ten year old with matching bow accessories. Notes one-piece skirt front and yokin, optional arm frills, sizes 2 4 6 8 10, fabric and ribbon yardage, 15c per pattern, order to The Enterprise Pattern Department, New York.
Paul Topham, soil erosion officer of Nyasaland, visits U.S. soil conservation sites for five weeks. He tours erosion control stations, CCC camps, and forestry projects with wife, meeting officials Abernathy and Parks. He notes steep mountain lands, crude farming, and narrow water sources, planning a complete erosion control system for Nyasaland. He then proceeds to Statesville, Asheville, Spartanburg, D C, Mississippi, Texas, and TVA-area sites.
Delbert Sumner administrator of Mary Jane Sumner’s estate filed a $25,000 suit in High Point municipal court against H A Moffitt Jr for injuries leading to the death of the six year old on November 24 1936. The accident occurred on South Main street between Taylor and Mallory.
Paul Eugene Garner, 13 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Garner, died Wednesday at the Route 2 home after a brief pneumonia illness. Survived by his parents, the infant was buried after 2 p.m. services at Tom's Creek Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Members of Claude Hutchins family discovered the 42 year old man's body face down in a shallow stream about 50 yards from his residence in Rutherfordton. He had suffered epileptic attacks for years.
Transfer of about 42 acres from Levi Hayworth heirs to Doak Finch J F Garner and J Roy Proctor of Thom asville was completed this morning. The property on West Lexington Avenue and New No 10 Highway will be subdivided and marketed with plans to invest heavily in development.
The complaint states a child tried to cross from west to east side as her mother awaited in a parked car. Moffitt allegedly drove at about 50 mph in a dangerous, reckless manner and faces multiple negligence charges.
An old style ad promotes Doan's Pills claiming kidneys contain miles of tubules that flush acids and toxins. It urges readers to ask their doctor about Doan's Pills, asserting widespread use and trusted relief for waste buildup.
Adam Proctor of 1641% North Main Street High Point will stand trial for first degree murder in Guilford Superior Court next Monday morning Judge Frank M Armstrong presiding. Brother William Proctor faces aiding and abetting charges. Tiny Mae Lee of High Point to be tried for manslaughter for allegedly leaving her 17 month old daughter Dorothy Mae Lee to die in a Christmas day house fire. Edward Patrum 15 of High Point will have a hearing Thursday on crime against nature charges.
Connie Mack announces George Turbeville a right handed pitcher from Turbeville South Carolina and Bill Nicholson a rookie outfielder from Chestertown Maryland have signed contracts for the 1937 baseball season.
R A Albert aged 78 of Roanoke died at his home yesterday after a period of illness. He had long worked in the dairy business and retired about two years ago. Funeral services are set for 10:30 tomorrow morning in Roanoke with his daughter Mrs. L R Stewart present.
Charlotte January 14. Central High School opened late as Principal Garinger bolted doors at 8 45 A M to punish tardiness. About a hundred students gathered, with a quarter waiting to be admitted after a talking to while the rest left for uptown or home to miss the day. The principal vowed to maintain the same policy for late comers.
A historic note suggests removing mildew by soaking garments in termilk and then drying them in sunlight. The advice reads as a simple astringent process using natural liquids and sun exposure to restore fabric.
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