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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1938

Page

2

Local North and South Carolina Weather Outlooks

Fair in North and South Carolina with mild temperatures tonight and Saturday. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville shift from northwest to variable, increasing Saturday with partly overcast skies. Sandy Hook to Hatteras expects northwest winds turning easterly and increasing, with possible rain or snow by Saturday night.

North Carolina Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook Hatter

Waynick Speaks to Civic Club at Kiwanis Meeting

Capus M. Waynick of The Enterprise addressed Ways to Civic Club and Kiwanis members with a talk described as a discussion of "Men I have known in and out of prison in North Carolina." Guests included Dr. EB Ward and Frank Sizemore. The club suspended next meeting for a Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Sheraton Hotel.

E Kiwanis Club Capus M. Waynick The Enterprise EB. H. Ward Waynick North Lina Frank Sizemore Chamber of Commerce Bob Dulaney Rom Reading Chamber of Comfee Sheraton Hotel

Proposal for Five Power World Economic Conference

Washington traders weigh a Belgian proposal by former Premier Van Zeeland for a five power conference including the United States Britain France Germany and Italy to pave a broader pact on lowering trade barriers stabilizing currencies and restructuring debts. Hull calls it a valuable contribution as officials weigh timeliness and allies stance before any formal move.

Washington Paul van Zeeland Belgium United States van Zeeland Roosevelt Hull Great Britain France Germany Italy

Indictment Sought in Seadland Kidnap Case

Federal government began final phase of action to indict Seadland suspect Ross for kidnapping in a Chicago case. Officials indicated imminent steps toward charging and possible trial, with authorities confirming evidence gathering and legal proceedings proceeding in federal court.

Ross

Pritchard to Lead Orange M P Circuit Rally at Chestnut Ridge

Dr. J H B Pritchard president of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Protestant church and Dr R M Andrews director of the Fellowship Crusade will take part in the Orange Methodist Protestant circuit rally at Chestnut Ridge church near Efland on Sunday. Pritchard speaks at 11 o clock. sermon followed by lunch then Andrews discusses the Crusade and Pritchard conducts the first quarterly conference. Rev Clarence Morris is the church pastor.

J. HB. Pritchard North Carolina Methodist Protestant Church R. M. Andrews Fellowship Crusade Chestnut Ridge Church Efiand Pritchard Andrews

Mrs. R. P. Smith Dies At Siler City

J Teague of Montlieu Avenue learned of his sister Mrs. R. P. Smith death in Siler City after a pneumonia illness. She had been in a Siler City hospital then moved to Durham hospital. Funeral services will be held today at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church in Siler City where she was a member.

J. &. Teague Montlieuw Avenue R. P. Smith Siler City

DA Targets Seadlund for Grand Jury Indictment in Kidnapping Case

District Attorney Michael L. Igoe prepared to ask a United States grand jury to indict John Henry Seadlund, the confessed kidnapper of Charles 8. Ross, based on a 27 page confession and witness testimony after Seadlund’s Los Angeles arrest two weeks ago.

John Henry Seadlund Charles 8. Ross Michael L. Igoe United States Woodsman Seadlund Los Angeles

Police Officer Killed in Bronx Pawnshop Hold Up

New York January 28 A Bronx pawnshop holdup ended in one sergeant killed and another officer wounded. Police captured two gunmen and three others escaped as the robbers fired their way out after the alarm was triggered by a clerk. Names of the bandits not yet identified.

Bronx New York David Kilpatrick

Opposition to Jackson as Solicitor General Looms

Burkes comments reflect doubt about Jackson's views on business influence and mood causing cycles. He questions a governor run and urges a nonpolitical choice. Several senators call the nomination acceptable or unopposed while Bailey supports the nominee's anti trust stance.

Jackson Burke House Committee New York Pittman Hatch Batley

US protests over Japanese treatment of citizens and property

General Iwane Matsui, commander at Shanghai, returns from war front tours as Chinese resistance halts Japan's push in North and Central China. Tokyo seeks to resolve the Shanghai customs issue amid ongoing anti Japanese terror activity. A bomb at the Japanese censor ship office caused no damage. a second blast hit the French concession near a retired teacher's home.

Iwane Matsui Shanghai China Chen Chun

Price files for state senate nomination in Leaksville

J Hampton Price Rockingham county attorney announced his candidacy today for the Democratic nomination for state senate in Leaksville.

Senate Leaksville J. Hampton Price Rockingham County

National Guard Excluded From Labor Disputes Proposed

United Mine Workers convention endorsed John L. Lewis plan to bar federal funds from any state guard used in strikes. Lewis will urge Congress to withdraw funds. The union reported its war chest rose from 2,298,021 to 2,634,668 despite large expenses.

Washington United Mine Workers Convention John L. Lewis National Guard Lewis Congress

Citys Hydro Project Described as Vast Undertaking

The article outlines a large hydroelectric development for High Point with a 3000 foot earthen dam, a 25 mile long lake, and a 1 870 square mile watershed spanning multiple counties. New York engineers Murray and Flood oversee core drilling by Standard Drilling, while city planners pursue a municipally owned generating plant financed in part by federal help.

Surry County Wilkes Forsyth, Davie, Yadkin Wautauga Stokes, Caldwell Atrick Carroll Counties Virginia Murray and Flood New York Standard Drilling Company of Styers Ferry Secon High Point United States War Department Murray and Flood Army

Record Lows in Yellowstone and Fort Keogh

Yellowstone Park set the nation's lowest temperature at 66 degrees below zero on February 9 1983. Fort Keogh Montana previously held the record with 65 degrees below on January 18 1888.

Yellowstone Park United Fort Keough Mont

Congressional Reactions to Defense Message Stir Debate

Congress weighed the defense message with praise for its restraint and calls for strong protections. House leaders pledged full support for national security while senators debated war profiteering measures and housing legislation. A new all risk crop insurance plan was reported as part of the granary bill.

House Rep Snell New York Bankhead D-Ala Glass D-Va Johnson R-Cal Senate McNary Oregon May D-Ky House Military Committee King Utah Barkley Chamber

President Warns National Security Jeopardized by Conflict

The president argues that adequate defense must protect all coasts and communities far inland. He warns against assuming safety on one ocean or coast and stresses the Panama Canal as a critical vulnerability requiring broad, simultaneous national protection.

Panama Canal United States of America

Determined to Keep Freedom A Woman Testifies in Shooting Case

A witness says Payne and Turner were identified as the men involved. Dan Cox testifies he bought a shotgun for the defendants days before the shooting, noting the weapon in evidence had a sawed off barrel and stock. Mrs Wallace Wright testifies Payne and Turner stayed at her tourist camp for several nights after August 14.

Payne Turner Cox Dan Cox Penn Wallace Wright

Local Court Sees Burst of Civil Actions Include Nuisance Suit

In the municipal court civil division, multiple suits opened this morning. L B and Maude Jarvis seek abatement of a nuisance and 15775 dollars in damages from the Carolina Cotton Batting Company over dust and lint near 1529 and 1533 South Main Street. American Discount Company sues to recover 476 dollars on a car sales chain, alleging a conditional sale and subsequent transfers. Elsie Lee claims 265 dollars equity in the car and seeks recovery. C R Moore, president of American Discount, asks to reclaim an automobile impounded in a liquor case, claiming financing by Amos Miller and fault in knowing its illicit use.

Municipal Court L. B. Jarvis Maude Jarvis South Main Street Carolina Cotton Batting Company American Discount Company Bowers Duke Kennedy Amos Miller

Divorce suit filed against Erskine Caldwell

Augusta Maine January 28 a label for divorce accuses Erskine Caldwell author of life among Southern sharecroppers of marital breakdown and seeks dissolution of marriage.

Augusta Erskine Caldwell

Mortgage Sale Notice for Guilford County Greensboro Property

By virtue of a 1936 mortgage by Mrs. N L Taylor to W C Kennedy and Olla Kennedy the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash at the Greensboro court house door on February 12 1938 at 12 o clock noon the Jake Welborn lots described in plot book 7 page 46 including sections 33 to 39 as they appear in Guilford County NC records due to default and increased bid at prior sale. Mortgagee W C Kennedy and Olla Kennedy. Attorney A York.

N. L. Taylor W. C. Kennedy Olla Kennedy Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina Court Mouse Greensboro Rea Jake Welborn June A. Johnson Register of Deeds Office Gulford County Wize

Builders Tackle Mock-Judson-Voeringer Office Addition

C. M. Guest and Sons were awarded the contract to construct an office addition for the Mock-Judson-Voeringer Company plant in Greensboro. The project carries an approximate cost of $20,000 and is slated to begin promptly.

M-J-V Greensboro C. M. Guest and Sons Mock-Judson-Voeringer Company, Inc

Lawsuit Over Cruel and Abusive Treatment Filed in Superior Court

Mrs. Caldwell formerly Hel Lannagan of Charlottesville filed a suit in superior court alleging cruel and abusive treatment. She is a resident of Mount Vernon where the couple maintained a large home for several years.

Superior Court

Foreclosure Sale Notice Guilford County North Carolina

Substituted trustee Alan O Neal will sell at public auction the property at 203 Grant Street High Point Guilford County North Carolina to satisfy a note owed to Owners Loan Corporation. Sale set for 12 o clock noon January 8 1938 with 5 percent cash deposit. taxes due 1937. Attorneys Dalton Turner Dickson present.

John Stephens Florence Stephens Alan O'Ne Guilford County New Carolina Owners’ Loan Corporation O'Neal Beld Office of Register of Deeds Guilford Co North Carolina Cot House Guilford Coun Greensboro High Point High Township Guilford Grant St Randolph 8 S Point Grant and Forrest Ave A. Jones Grant St. N Harris L. Harris G Bouldin Carl S Carl Bouldin Terry Grant Street Point North Park Register of Deeds Gull County T. C. Abernethy Dalton, Turner & Dickson

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