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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1937
Page
12
Partly cloudy to mostly overcast in the region. Thunderstorms near O nasel areas with showers expected, especially tonight and Thursday. East winds shift to southeast or northeast, keeping temperatures warm and skies unsettled across the coast.
Raleigh July 14 AP The date for filing quarterly wages payable to individual employees for the second 937 quarter ending June 30 has been extended to August 15 by the State Unemployment Commission.
Police recovered a Ford coach at 116 Oakwood Court after a theft reported by Clyde E. Pherson of Asheboro. No passenger or additional items were found in or near the vehicle.
A report notes that 195 light planes were utilized during the calendar year 1937, marking a high level of activity for that period and reflecting growth in small aircraft operations.
Veteran Senator Joseph Taylor Robinson of Arkansas rose to national prominence in the 1920s and helped guide the Democratic ticket with Alfred E. Smith. He advocated religious tolerance during Smith’s bid, challenging anti Catholic bias and arguing against a religious test for presidential candidates. His rise and influence shaped party strategy and the 1928 campaign dynamics.
The Arkansas Senator Robinson secured the vice presidential nomination on the first ballot at the Houston convention. He then steered campaign strategy toward portraying Governor Smith and rebuilt Democratic unity in the Senate, later leading Democrats in the 1920 convention and becoming Senate leader. He authored key reforms including Interstate Commerce reorganization and creation of a federal trade commission.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas dies at home near the Capitol after a period of fatigue from maneuvering the administrations court bill and reorganization program. He had been Democratic leader since 1922 and a key spokesman for the New Deal. Governor Roosevelt and national figures were expected at a public funeral.
Soviet trio from Moscow completed a polar flight surpassing the Vancouver record with a 6,288 mile nonstop crossing. The route, from Moscow toward the north pole, aimed to prove intercontinental air links via the pole and showcased Soviet aircraft engineering.
Miss Margaret Walton dies at her Stanley Virginia home after years living with Dr C R Hinshan. Funeral services Sunday at 11 at Dr Hinshan's residence 902 Rotary Drive with interment at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.
The text notes Robinson’s complex stance linking conservatism with liberal traits. It recalls his early support for child labor and anti trust laws, while praising his popularity, temper problems, genial nature, storytelling, and hobbies of hunting and fishing.
A Negro girl was arrested on a forgery charge for attempting to cash checks bearing her employer’s signature. Judge Teague remanded the case to juvenile authorities as she appears under 16. Municipal court cases included lottery, assault, whiskey to a minor, trespass, defacing a license plate, breaking and entering, and a prohibition violation with various dispositions.
Police report two local break ins last night likely by juveniles. Shell Tire and Battery at 790 North Main Street saw a rear window pry bar entry with a broken pane. A stand at Park and Russell streets operated by W H Sawyer was entered through a rear window. Sawyer reported missing 150 pennies a pistol and other merchandise.
Funeral services for Lee Tysinger, who died at the Charlotte Sanitorium, were held at Community M. P. Church in Thomasville Monday at 2 30 p m with Rev J Clyde Alman and Rev R S Troxter officiating. Pallbearers listed, graveside service followed at a Social Formed church cemetery.
H N Williard president of the named bank swears the above statement is true and correct to the best knowledge. R R Ragan D A Dowdy directors A E Tate. State of North Carolina Guilford County sworn July 14 1937 notarized by Bessie A Foster not an officer or director.
Efird's Department Store workers and their spouses are invited to a picnic at the city lake in Jamestown tomorrow afternoon starting at 5 30. Announcement was made today by H M Schadt store manager.
The North Carolina Association for the Deaf held a three day convention in Charlotte starting July 14 with about three hundred attendees expected to participate in meetings and activities.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Miller died at the home of the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J F Tysinger at 611 Blair Street shortly before 6 this morning. Survived by the parents and grandparents all of the city. Short graveside funeral services were held at 4 this afternoon with interment in Cedar Grove cemetery near Lexington.
Twenty one airlines were listed as competing in the United States by November 1936. The field included major carriers and regional operators, reflecting a growing aviation network and scheduling density across states.
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