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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1933
Page
7
Complaints from residents prompted Chief of Police W. G. Friddie to warn owners to keep dogs in yards. He cited city and state laws restricting dogs at large and noted penalties up to 50 dollars fine and 30 days imprisonment for letting a dog roam in public.
The article notes that roughly 125 tree species are native to or found across the United States. It highlights diversity in forests and ecosystems, with species varying by region and climate zones.
The evergreen forest of Siberia is described as the largest single mass of conifers on Earth, noted for its expansive expanse across the region and its significance in global forestry.
The state agency authorized to approve county school budgets would gain power to require consolidations where expedient. The Aycock-Thompson bill would allow high school pupils to transfer between counties under one superintendent and create special charter districts with under 5 000 enrollment as special tax districts from July 1 1933 for two years.
A Northern survey lists more than 150 British properties reputed to be haunted. Researchers catalog reports of spectral activity at these sites, highlighting regional patterns and attracting visitor interest despite mixed folklore credibility.
The Centenary M E church choir of Winston Salem will present a sacred music program at Wesley Memorial M E Church tomorrow night at 8. Under Harry B. Parker the choir will perform solo pieces by Wilson Angell bass who won first prize in a radio audition. Parker arranged several numbers including an Italian Folk song and Crossing the Bar. Charles G Wardell Jr will accompany and has composed A Christmas Execution to be sung. The service aims to accommodate a large crowd and invites all chorus music enthusiasts.
John J. Mangan 38 of 1112 English street died at his home after a brief illness. A World War veteran he served with the 37th Ohio division overseas for 15 months and was gassed in the war. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Setzer, his mother Mrs. Margaret Mangan, two sisters Mrs. Margaret Higgins and Miss Esther Mangan. He came to the city in 1919, lived in Asheville for health, then returned a year ago. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran church and Andrew Jackson post No. 87 American Legion. Funeral arrangements await final details, with a likely military service.
The piece notes President Roosevelt intends to link an upcoming economic conference with debt relief. Debtor nations are expected to join, with Britain cited as an example, and the plan centers on securing broad cooperation for a world stabilization program through the talks.
Doctors recommend Calotabs for overnight relief from cold congestion. A nausealess calomel formula is taken at bedtime with milk or water, and by morning the cold is gone and the system purified. Available in 10c and 50c packages at drug stores.
New York investors saw a cautious session as silver surged on a senate debate to aid the metal while the stock market edged lower. National Biscuit and Consolidated Gas led declines, Otis, Standard of California, and Seaboard Oil fell, with only tobacco and copper showing little movement.
Governor Ehringhaus signed extradition papers to hand over former US Senator Luke Lea and his son Luke Lea Jr. to North Carolina authorities for Buncombe county bank law violation sentences. Papers will be transmitted to Tennessee Governor Hill McAllister via Buncombe official Zeb Nettles.
Edith Wilson 24 of Asheville and Paul Shay of New York city were jailed on a warrant by Joseph A Davidson, hotel guest, who said the pair took $50 from him in a hotel room. Bond set at $500, neither posted. Both denied the alleged theft. Shay said he did not know Wilson or Davidson.
Numa F. Reid lodge members led talks on applying Free Masonry to daily life at an enthusiastic meeting at the Masonic Temple on North Main Street. R. K. Stewart chaired. Speakers included Leonard, Tunstall, Farmer, Howard, Pleming, and Brockett. Over 50 lodge members attended.
Industrial Workers Association night school continues with sessions at 7 30 each evening. Wednesday members from the Lock Knit mill meet at the hall followed by the degree teams Thursday night. Friday features a general meeting of furniture workers at the hall.
The practice favors leaving the chair where it sits instead of pushing it in after rising. This convention is presented as a sign of better form and courtesy at the table.
John D. Biggs filed a Superior Court petition as receiver for the Commercial National Bank and trustee for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond seeking a receivership for Hill Veneer Company. He asks a restraining order to prevent sale of a veneer drying machine alleged fraudulently transferred to N. R. Thornburg.
Senator Long of Louisiana interrupted to challenge the Virginia senator on his inflation amendment and position. Glass defended the stance, insisting the current point is the key.
The article states nations that paid installments will head the British mission led by Mr. MacDonald. He is expected to travel toward the end of February with Neville Chamberlain and Walter Runciman. Roosevelt plans active personal involvement in dealings.
In High Point, Carl Anthony colored received five years for breaking and entering the Standard Oil Company. Laon Sharp colored got 12 months for receiving stolen oil. Clarence Bogart and Hartford Smith earned one to two years for stealing an automobile. Tom Watson Leonard filed a $19,000 damage suit in Superior court against J. P. Rolt and wife and the B. & B. shows.
Seven suits filed in Federal court by John D. Biggs as receiver for EB L Bennett seek judgments totaling about 5 000 dollars and declare transfers by EB L Bennett void. Defendants include Mrs. Sarah Coe Curtis Mrs. W H Plummer Mrs R R King Jr Mrs V Muse J J rrr and A B Briggs with claims ranging from 400 to 1 209 dollars.
Hearing on moving a depositor suit against Commercial National Bank directors to federal court was held before Judge Johnson J. Hayes. Time constraints prevented completion. briefs were ordered and a decision will follow at a later date.
Fayetteville dispatch notes emergency relief funds are not inexhaustible and those on relief who do not plant gardens by February 15 will not receive further assistance. The relief committee urges self help through gardening to continue support.
Butter prices listed with categories such as creamery specials extras and firsts, showing scores from 90 to 93 and varying percentages. Eggs are noted as about steady with current receipts and fresh graded one firsts also around 13 percent.
G G Coffey and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother and for the floral offerings.
Mrs L W McCauley and children thank friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy during illness and death. Appreciation is extended for the flowers received from many supporters in the community.
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