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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
12
A scientist estimates that if all clouds on Earth merged into a single mass their weight would be about 6138 hundred thousand pounds equals 613,800,000 pounds. The calculation reflects vast atmospheric water content and global cloud distribution.
North Carolina Elks association will run an essay contest for students who have completed 75 percent of high school work. Theme is American Schools a Public Safeguard. Thomas Turner Jr. will represent the lodge in a statewide committee. Prizes are 50, 30 and 20 dollars. Essays due to county superintendents by April 15, 1937. Winning county essays advance to district committeemen and then to John J. Morton of Charlotte for final judging by three judges.
Mrs Roy Hicks was arrested in this city on dis orderly conduct and immoral vagrancy charges. She was ordered released to federal authorities who said they want her on counterfeiting charges. She had been in Atlanta under bond and skipped it.
The High Point Dairy Producers association adopted a resolution urging a full-time meat and milk inspector for the city. P. M. Davis was elected president. Reid Mendenhall, vice president. Orvie Hayworth, secretary and treasurer. They praised Dr. A C Jones and suggested a veterinarian if Jones is unavailable. A future meeting will set further plans.
Police in Chicago report four traffic violations in the past 24 hours including two reckless driving charges and two overparking offenses. The article notes issues like bent axles and misalignment linked to careless parking against curbs.
Special to The Enterprise Kernersville circles of the M. E. church held meetings with hostesses Mrs. Ring Miss Gertrude Vance Mrs. Y B Albert and Mrs J C Bodenheimer. They elected officers planned a Brunswick stew fundraiser a birthday fund and year actions and welcomed new member Mrs Charlie Stuart. Nine members and one visitor attended circle three with Rev T R Wolfe.
Walter Poovey was fined 50 dollars plus costs and banned from driving in the state for 18 months after a municipal court arraignment with Judge D. C. MacRae. The case cited a flagrant violation while other charges involved brakes and a state permit, with suspended judgments for several defendants.
John R. Denton, Greenville and Ayden attorney, was sentenced to three years in prison after a superior court conviction for holding up a filling station. Judge BE H. Cramner also revoked his license to practice law and ordered notices to the state supreme court clerk and the state bar association secretary. Denton declared innocence.
William Fulp and Master Billie Grogan return from Abingdon Virginia. Mrs T M Roberta leaves for Newton relatives. J R Joyce ill after a Tuesday paralysis stroke. Esther McKaughn Bess and Forrest Hastings attend a bridge party in High Point. Rev W E West of Monks Corner South Carolina visits Joyce family. Ralph Cook moves into new home on Greensboro road. James Murray announce birth of a son. G P Hauser returns from Meridian Mississippi. Minnie Crossette visits Atlanta Georgia.
A blaze at the National Upholstery plant at 521 Park Street, started by hot coals from a second floor stove, caused heavy interior damage and an estimated loss between 4000 and 7000 dollars. Fire officials fought the flames for nearly two hours with a second alarm. the building and stock suffered since insurance partially covered the damage. Roy B. Culler plans to resume operations soon at a new location.
Police seek Grayso, 17, of 810 East Commercial. He disappeared one week ago after leaving his 10th grade class. Weighs 4 pounds. mother reportedly sent for. Family and investigators have been unable to locate him.
J H Jennings was named defendant in a civil action filed in High Point municipal court to recover 242 dollars and an automobile. Southland Finance and Insurance Co. sues, alleging a note for 398 dollars to Gate City Motor Co was to be paid in 18 monthly 22 dollar installments. remaining balance sought.
Greensboro will host a Roosevelt birthday ball two days early. Old North State Lodge No. 87 I B P O Ellis sponsors the event at the Elk's home. A central committee of fifty will promote ticket sales with units across business and professional groups, barbers, porters, athletic clubs, chauffeurs, tailors and dry cleaners canvassing the Negro population.
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