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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1935
Page
9
Ex prosecuting Attorney Gaston Johnson runs again for district solicitor as supporters seek a High Point backed candidate. The race hinges on solid local backing amid debate over costs and building permits in Greensboro and High Point.
Washington July 6 Representative Oldsborough urges centralization of credit control in the Federal Reserve Board to curb banker influence. The House banking committee backs public pressure for credit control provisions of the House bill, opposing Senate compromise. Senator Glass reports a seven member board with five Federal Reserve Bank representatives, but the Senate will consider next week.
Flood waters surged from the banks of the Ingtse river in Bhanghai on Sunday July 7. Reports from Chung and Wanhbsien describe widespread rain and rising waters causing immense damage and many people displaced.
The Southern Hosiery Manufacturers association approved a voluntary agreement preserving key NRA codes with no drastic wage cuts or child labor. If 75 percent of manufacturers representing 80 percent of production sign, the pact takes effect July 20 and binds all producers in the region. T. R. Durham of Charlotte said the convention’s closing session also reviewed technical matters. About 150 southern manufacturers attended and many joined a post-convention golf tournament.
A June police report by J. W. McMahon lists 20 traffic accidents in High Point involving 37 drivers, 85 percent of whom were men. Of the drivers, 25 percent violated the law and 2 of 87 cars had mechanical defects. Twelve crashes happened at intersections.
High Point opens a modern pool at the municipal lake drawing Piedmont attention. A party from Dover New Jersey swam there and reported seeing film coverage of the park in Radio City New York. G L Huggins, once local, attended and praised the project.
Col. Herman J. Smith of Ponca City Oklahoma past president of the National Organization of American Business Clubs is in the city as a guest of Arthur Kirkman and Mrs Kirkman. He brings his young son and is described as one of the best known men in the civic group.
Elizabeth Riley McLeod widow of Eli S McLeod of 1718 Kivett drive died at a local hospital Saturday after 6 p m from a sudden stroke suffered earlier in the day She was born August 20 1874 at Riley's Store Randolph County married March 18 1903 and leaves a husband two sons three daughters a brother two sisters and a stepmother Funeral services are set for 2 p m Monday at 1718 Kivett drive with a later service at Pleasant Garden First M E church and burial in Pleasant Garden cemetery
Truman Smith travels with Col. Smith en route to New York for a visit. Last night Col. Smith, familiar to many American Business Club members, was feted with a stag dinner hosted by local friends.
The High Point police department reports 439 arrests in June including 183 for liquor violations and 149 for traffic offenses. Burglaries and break-ins totaled 25, with 19 larcenies. Fifty-one arrests were felonies. $1,905 stolen, $967 recovered. Traffic accidents totaled 20, with 5 injuries and 15 property damage. 26 city residents involved elsewhere.
Nearly 5,000 swimmers visited the pool in its first week as tickets quickly sold out. The 1.5 million gallon facility drew praise for size and staff efficiency under Parks and Juvenile commissioner W. F. Bailey. Lifeguards aided crowd control and safe conduct as picnics began at the adjacent park. Formal opening planned for late summer with concerts and sports contests announced later.
Four High Point nurses are listed among the 152 North Carolina nurses who passed examinations. Miss Lula West, secretary of the North Carolina Board of Nurse Examiners, announced the results. A total of 28 nurses from other states were also registered through reciprocity. The High Point examinees were Helen Hallman Artie Latham Virginia E B Shell and Mrs Joe Poole.
Pellagra in local families drives a Red Cross appeal led by Mrs. O A Kirkman Jr to donate money vegetables milk or eggs. The chapter has provided yeast for cases and seeks funds to build gardens and supply diet essentials. Cases listed include multiple adults and children with several pellagra illnesses amid extreme financial need.
A rambling report urges all citizens to report suspicious characters prowling homes day or night and to notify police before leaving the city so patrols can cover their area in the absence.
Henry I Adams of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers spoke to local union No 1021 of furniture workers at the Labor Temple on North Wrenn Street Friday night. Entertainment included Little Nellie Jones and two string bands. Light refreshments were served. The meeting was among the most successful the union has held in some time.
Funeral services for Charles Olin Love Jr were held at the First Presbyterian church with Dr. Joseph Rennie and Rev H Norwood Bowne officiating. A large turnout, floral tributes, and a mixed quartet accompanied the rites. Pallbearers included Clyde Wood and others, honorary pallbearers were mechanical department members from The High Point Enterprise. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery.
Susanna Leonard, 79, died at her Jamestown township home after a six week illness. Born in Guilford county to Jacob and Susanna Haney Leonard, she spent her life in the area. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at her home, with Rev. O J Jones of the Jamestown M B church presiding. burial follows in Springfield Cemetery.
Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge declares Roosevelt will not be re elected in 1936. He warns against federal overreach and urges regulatory relief for private industry. Talmadge previews his own potential candidacy only if called, and criticizes New Deal spending while praising Jeffersonian democracy.
The Ace of Spades calls readers to nominate High Point’s Five Most Likeable Citizens. Nominations run two weeks through July 20 with results published July 21. Names of all nominees will be printed daily. send to The Ace of Spades at The High Point Enterprise or deliver in person. Also thanks to police for directing traffic at Main Washington and Main Commerce intersections on Saturday nights.
The Lyon Furniture Mercantile Agency report shows no furniture failures in North Carolina during the past month, a contrast to four failures in June 1934. Nationwide, 49 industry failures occurred last month, with California leading at seven, New York six, and Illinois five. Retailers accounted for 35 failures, while manufacturers, jobbers, and wholesalers totaled 14.
A union church service series begins tonight at the First Methodist Protestant church at North Main and Richardson. Rev A B Conrad will speak as many downtown churches join in the summer tradition with special music and cooperation among Emmanuel Lutheran St Marys Episcopal Central Friends First Baptist Wesley Memorial First Presbyterian and other congregations. An unusually large crowd is expected.
Acts of courtesy are symbols of kindness and gentlemanliness. Real politeness signals innate sympathy, and families praise our capable attention to every requirement of our office.
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