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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1938
Page
2
Weather notes and coastal forecast across the region. Partly cloudy and colder, with winds shifting NW to N from Hatteras to Jacksonville. Fair to overcast conditions with rain or snow possible in extreme southern portions tonight. Temperatures shown as 39 low, 50 high yesterday.
Senate judiciary committee members indicate Stanley F. Reed will be confirmed this week to fill Justice Sutherland’s seat. Reed, 53, has served as solicitor general since 1936 and will join the high court with liberals in the majority for the first time since Roosevelt.
Chicago prices show butter steady at 637 055 pounds with creamery and extra firsts quoted in narrow ranges. Carrots and other items display weak demand with local receipts and current sales noted, while bids and standards reflect mixed activity across market segments.
A historical note claims an 1786 law under Louis XVI restricted fashion to square kerchiefs only. It links the edict to Marie Antoinette favoring square handkerchiefs over triangular and oblong styles then in vogue.
The regular weekly Civitan meeting is postponed to Friday night. District and international officers are expected to attend the rescheduled session.
Report notes ostrich eggs need more than 40 days to hatch, indicating extended incubation for large birds. The detail emphasizes the lengthy hatch period and its implications for farming or research timelines.
George Riley Sumner, 60, died Saturday night from injuries after a tree fell on him while cutting wood near his Mt. Gilead home Trinity route 1. Survived by wife Daisy Morris Sumner four sons two daughters five sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Mt. Gilead Methodist Church this afternoon at 3 with Revs. Routh and Shore officiating.
J W Wright aged 43 died Sunday at 4 am at his home Elon College route 1 He is survived by his wife Ola Gillis five sons Wallace Reid Eugene Griffin Ted Wright two daughters Pearl Hunt Ola Wright two brothers Walter Wright Zeb Wright and three sisters Mrs J A Dunlap Mrs H A Spencer both of Burlington section and Mrs L A McMillan of Liberty Funeral services were set for 2 pm today at Biscoe Christian church with interment in the church cemetery
The city reported a 1937 fire loss of 48317 with per capita loss rising to 1. A $20000 hit from the H D Jobe home on Rotary Drive shows where the damage started. Firemen logged 520% hours on 3875 fires, with 32801 on buildings and 16026 on contents. Buildings valued at 535100 and contents at 358900. insurance covered 362300 on buildings and 251900 on contents.
In Guilford County Superior Court a compromise was reached in the suit by Fred Lemmonds of Greensboro against W. Comer Covington formerly of High Point over alleged assault. Lemmonds sought 1868 dollars in actual damages and 2500 in punitive damages. terms were not disclosed.
An old advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health tonic for women and promises relief from various ailments. It targets housewives and emphasizes pep and vitality with direct appeals to female readers.
Downtown South Main street will gain a new chain shoe store at No 120 with Simmons Properties obtaining a 1000 improvement permit from Building Inspector B K Ingram. A separate report notes Dr K B Geddie will build a brick veneer two story 10 room home on Rotary drive at a cost of 10000 with J O Connor and Son handling plumbing, heating and wiring.
Police arrested Will Lilly at 213 Price street on operating a lottery charge. He was booked at headquarters, held on $500 bond, and released Sunday afternoon. The tally of alleged lottery operations in four days rose to twelve after two men were found with about 55 lottery tokens at Garland Distributing.
G Lawrence Gates Jr three year old son of G Lawrence and Martha Ragan Armfield Gates of Westbrook Maine died early Sunday from pneumonia after several days illness. He visited Portland area relatives over Christmas. Survived by parents paternal grandparents Gilbert L Gates Abington MA and maternal grandmother Annie Ragan Armfield High Point. Funeral at 2 pm at 640 North Main Street conducted by Miss Clara Cox and Rev Cecil Haworth with pallbearers Joseph J Cox Scott Parker Amos Kearns Charles Kearns Gilbert Ragan Horace Ragan Jr. Interment Springfield Cemetery.
Leahy warns against delaying shipbuilding to meet a treaty navy goal of 13 battleships by 1942. Admiral Du Bose cites $289 million to finish 72 ships and $299 million for 22 vessels, noting price increases up to 25 to 30 percent. Rear Admiral Kimmel says 16 more ships and 117 aircraft will be added next year, with larger, stronger vessels and improved armor.
Mrs Mary Cornelia Harmon aged 86 widow of M S Harmon of 628 Willowbrook street died at home after a two week illness. She was born June 9 1851 in Davidson county and lived here since 1901. Survived by sons M A Harmon High Point and M A Harmon Asheboro a brother Andrew Bodenheimer Winston-Salem. Short services at home Tuesday 1:30 pm and Mt Vernon Primitive Baptist Church Davidson county at 8 pm by Miss Clara J Cox. Interment in church cemetery.
Coy Williard of the firm says Neese Williard has no connection with Garland Distributing. He also states J. R. Red Dixon, previously employed, is no longer connected with the company. Police say two Negroes were arrested entering the Garland Distributing plant with about 55 lottery tokens.
Veteran legislator T J Gold, previously in the house for three terms and chair of a senate judiciary committee, seeks the senate seat amid party discussions on redistricting and Guilford Rockingham balance. Stacy’s Raleigh post shifted the contest, with J Hamp Price previously in the race.
A Senate judiciary sub committee scheduled a hearing for Thursday on the nomination of Stanley F. Reed to the Supreme Court. The sub committee was formed by the full judiciary committee to consider the nomination.
Lawmakers debate the appropriations bill amid threats of extended speech and possible night sessions. Senator Conally predicts blockage while Senator Bailey says the measure should not pass. Administration allies hope for a quick decision before the government reorganization bill and crop control and housing proposals move forward.
Carl B Stalnaker reported the loss this morning while staying at the Sheraton hotel. The four carat diamond was taken from a ring between the hotel and the J C Penney store.
Conservation farming near High Point promotes strip rotation and terrace systems as low cost soil insurance. James M. Parks notes premiums are paid in labor building terraces, improving pasture, crop relations, cover crops, woodland management, and erosion control.
The Monarch club inducted two new members, R. J. Johnson of North State Telephone and Earl Retten, superintendent of Premier Silk Mill. N. L. Garner led the induction ceremony as Capus M. Waynick spoke on state government features, introduced by George B. Craven who headed the program committee.
The State's Publishers and Editors prepare to gather Thursday for the 14th annual sessions of the North Carolina Newspaper Institute. Sponsored by the North Carolina Press Association, speakers include Arthur Hays Sulzberger of the New York Times, Dr. Frank P. Graham of UNC, Curtis Russ of Waynesville, and Carl C. Council of The Durham Herald-Sun.
Charlotte January 17 Taylor R Durham secretary of the Southern Hosiery Manufacturers Association says the current downturn is a brief recension not a depression. He cites low bank loans low money rates cautious borrowers and inventories shrinking as signs prices may stabilize and a rebound in business could begin in the second half of the year.
Chinese forces block Japanese advances south of Shanghai at Hangchow and near Hanschow Chekiang province as guerrilla detachments harass lines. Japanese spokesmen report no major developments while 600000 Chinese troops protect Suchow on the Sunghai corridor. The US cruiser Marblehead stands watch at Chefoo to safeguard Americans.
Tokyo reports a plan to establish a central Chinese government based in Shanghai as a sequel to Japan withdrawing recognition of Chiang Kai-Shek. Ambassador Kawagoe urged cooperation with a new regime to guide East Asia toward peace, signaling the end of terms-based negotiations with Chiang.
Jersey City January 17 Helen Sullivan 26 a telephone operator died from burns sustained in the Hotel Plaza fire three others perished nearly three weeks ago. She remained at the switchboard to rouse others and her clothing caught fire as she tried to escape through a wall of flame.
In Stockholm on January 17 all Swedish hotels closed after a strike by about 20,000 employees seeking higher wages and shorter hours. The walkout followed a breakdown in mediation efforts, leaving tourists seeking rooms in private homes.
Early congressional discussion shows mixed views on government buyout of private utility holdings in the Tennessee Valley. Willkie suggests a last resort purchase. opponents warn of state socialism and high prices. Norris favors no broad buys. Roosevelt hints at dismantling holding companies but faces opposition from insiders.
Exhibits display brisk trade as the furniture show opens with new style trends in blond woods and mahogany. 16th Century English dominated pieces attract attention and prices are expected to hold firm according to reports from the event.
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