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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
1
United Corp resumes dividends after over three years and announces a 1.75 per share payment on its 7 percent cumulative first preferred stock. Nationalized insurance plans discussed by Rio de Janeiro government. Vatican notes a high American prelate criticizing President Roosevelt.
W C Meekins state Republican chairman predicted 150000 or more North Carolinians would join group radio meetings tonight to hear Governor Alf M Landon of Kansas give his acceptance speech.
Chicago firemen searched debris at a north side fur processing plant to confirm all employees were accounted for after a blast that killed one and injured ten.
Luis Rodriguez, secretary to the president, announced details of an agreement that could end Central Mexico's week long electric power strike before sunset.
The labor department reported higher industry employment from May to June with payrolls rising. It estimated weekly wages were about 1.1 million dollars higher in June than in May.
Winston-Salem July 23. Major L P McLendon of Greensboro, chair of elections, testifies on third day of Forsyth county probe into irregularities. He refuses to interfere as witness pay and detention rulings are debated. Parrish calls for fair investigation while officials note absentee votes and comments by Mrs Holloway.
A federal grand jury in Newark decided to investigate the Paul H. Wendel kidnaping after United States Attorney announced the jury has jurisdiction. The foreman Quinn Julius S. Rippel said the matter has been considered and that testimony will begin tomorrow at 11 o clock.
Reports from Tangier and Hendaye describe a fierce battle front near Madrid with forces totaling around 100,000 fascist rebels and about 36,000 loyalists supported by militia. Government air attacks hit rebel targets around Zaragoza and Seville as fighting broadens across Albacete Guadalajara Cordoba and other points.
J. C. Munday, 21, of 1107 East Russell Street, suffered painful but not serious injuries when his car collided with a truck driven by Nathan McKinney of Winston Salem at the Winston-Salem highway and Homestead Avenue intersection, just north of the city, last night at 9 30 o clock. Police say more serious consequences were narrowly averted.
President Roosevelt awarded a bronze medal of honor to Carl N. Mathis a Wilmington railroad conductor for saving the life of an 18 year old at a Chadbourn grade crossing on May 8 1934. The Interstate Commerce Commission announced the award stating medals honor bravery in saving rail life.
A 20 to 25 year term was imposed on Sadie Lawson after a superior court jury found her guilty of second degree murder in the fatal arson of her invalid mother Lizzie Lawson. Lawson showed no emotion as the verdict was read. she had denied setting the fire after gasoline had been poured on the bed. Lawson’s mother died the day after the blaze. Judge John H. Clement heard the case with factory supervisor H. L. Lorraine present.
The mid winter Southern Furniture and Rug market will run January 19 to 31 at the Southern Exposition Building. Paul W. Casey announces after a meeting with Southern Furniture Expository Building officials that interest is high, with growing exhibitor demand and broad state participation. The Chicago American Merchandise market ends January 17 and High Point will follow, signaling a strong opening and record attendance.
In the corn belt a spotty weather map forecast more heat and drought stress for farmers already counting grain losses. Nebraska faces worse conditions than 1934 with yields down sharply, while Iowa and Oklahoma show high temperatures and projected losses. Local thunder showers and warmer trends are noted in Indiana as well. The survey indicates corn losses already total about 12 million dollars with average yields down several bushels per acre.
Lively mid winter market at Southern Furniture and Rug show reports new daily and weekly attendance highs with 1,323 buyers by 11 am and 1,141 for the prior full week. Rug division also sees a buying rush as retailers, awaiting future price stability, plan to shop Friday and Saturday.
Polly Snyder Jr. 39, a World War veteran and former professional baseball player, died after his car failed to navigate a curve on highway 90 four miles west of Asheboro. His companion Mrs. Polly Snyder was slightly injured and away in Florida with a child.
Federal agents probe a parcel post bomb in Cape Charles Virginia that killed Curry Thomas and injured his wife while they sat in a car. The blast, originating from a package bearing a Richmond post mark and the name FP C Thomas, demolished the car and shattered the upper portions. The couple had just married a month and 11 days. no known enemies were cited.
Mrs. Randolph Cooper reports at least four killed in a head on crash of two passenger trains one mile north of Ogeechee. Engineers and firemen on both trains died. several injured. No. 1 from Savannah to Macon and Atlanta. No. 6 from Augusta to Savannah. Identified dead include F. F. Starr and Berry Johnson, both engineers, and Joe Wright among firemen.
National Communist party says Earl Browder and James W. Ford will each give five speeches in the south. Ford's dates include Durham North Carolina October 25.
A nine year old boy rushed to Governor Herbert H. Lehman and Mayor John Boyd Thacher during a charter day parade in Albany New York. He asked for their signatures on his pants and the officials obliged despite initial embarrassment. The boy said he would no longer wear his white suit.
Asheville July 23 AP Mark Wollner 38-year-old concert and radio artist plays violin in Buncombe county jail while being held for questioning in the Helen Clevenger murder case. Jailer says Wollner has performed on three continents and often plays to pass time.
Four Elon College students including a nightwatchman are under arrest on charges of stealing furnishings and equipment valued over 2000 dollars. Bruce Seddon is free on 700 dollar bond while Myron Wright Jo Dickerson and Stanley Burgess remain jailed.
Police pursued fingerprints and missing persons records to identify a 40 year old decapitated man found nude in an east side Woodland area. Detective James Hogan linked the case to a calender killer with four similar crimes in the past year. No clues were found in muddy clothing beside the head.
ASHEVILLE July 23 AP Mildred Ward a 19 year old alibi witness for Mark Wollner violinist in the Helen Clevenger slaying was released from Buncombe county jail where held without charge since last Sunday Sheriff Brown said the girl a tuberculosis victim was freed after she made a statement he believed He declined to say whether her story differed from her first statement that Wollner spent the entire night at her mother house He did not reveal immediate release of the other three held besides Wollner Daniel Gad watchman at Battery Park hotel and L D Roddey elevator operator The sheriff would not name who might make an arrest within 48 hours and cautioned that no progress indicated toward arresting a killer The investigation included questioning about 15 more employees at Battery Park hotel where Clevenger and her uncle Prof W L Clevenger planned a western North Carolina trip There were additional statements from hotel workers and Prof Clevenger was expected back in Asheville by noon The sheriff called the pending arrest another arrest and hinted at a real murderer but avoided specifics Wollner 35 year old radio violinist has been detained since Saturday Continued on Page Two
Three men were killed and three injured in a triple crash on the Richmond Washington highway north of Richmond Virginia. Victims included Everett Morris of Richmond B O O Connell of Fort Bragg NC John Smith 16 of Clinton NC.
The Works Progress Administration reported 2,231,117 persons employed on WPA projects for the week ending July 11, a drop of 8,968 from the prior week. State totals include North Carolina 28,581 and South Carolina 25,457.
Leon D Death a 90 year old Civil War veteran living in Berkley California ran away from home yesterday. He was found two miles away several hours later and said his action was sparked by his son not giving enough spending money.
Governor Alf Landon formally opened as the Republican presidential nominee in a highly staged Kansas display. Thousands gathered across Topeka, with a prelude to a nationally broadcast speech. Landon’s 4,000 word address was tightly guarded ahead of the 8 p.m. kickoff.
Partly cloudy with local showers in the mountains tonight. In North Carolina expect slight warmth in the northwest and extreme west portions tonight and Friday. South Carolina sees partly cloudy skies with local showers Friday and tonight in the extreme northwest.
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