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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
11
An executive order issued by the Roosevelt administration establishes a merit based civil service system for postmaster appointments. About 18 730 current postmasters would transition at four year expirations to examinations and qualified candidates, with independent civil service certification controlling top line appointments and a move away from political patronage.
A fragmented historical line cites Rob Recorde from 1537 mentioning equal signs and parallel lines. It references the Sahara Desert boundaries being drawn at a rate exceeding a unit per year, suggesting early thoughts on measurement or mapping.
The Duke Power Electricians host Glenwood of Greensboro at Willis Park tonight at 8 15. LeRoy Earnhardt is expected to start on the mound for the Electricians, a versatile player who may give Glenwood trouble with his pitching and outfield skills.
Aboard en route to Berlin July 23, Larry Snyder Ohio State mentor is designated to coach Jesse Owens and others while official head coach Lawson Robertson directs dash events. Snyder works without full Olympic privileges, calling the setup an official run-around but focuses on preparing Owens for triple Olympic glory.
Asheville July 23 The North Carolina open tennis tournament narrowed the field as seeds advanced to the quarterfinals Vernon Marcum Lakeland seeded No 4 beat Bill Dixon Winston Salem 6-3 7-5 to reach semis Archie Henderson Chapel Hill top seed and Joe Lucia Houston joined quarterfinals with Jim Fowler Atlanta John Hendrix Lakeland Jere Whitson Cookeville and Malcolm McAllister Miami advancing Henderson beat Ferguson Coleock 6-1 6-1 Fowler beat Bill Cain 6-2 2-6 8-6 Lucia beat William Torn 6-1 8-6 Hendrix beat W J Marseille 6-2 6-0 Whitson beat Sparks Haley 6-2 6-2 McAllister beat Dick Wortham 4-6 6-0 7-5 Marcum then defeated Stewart Rogers
Mills Home tops the first half standings in the Commercial League with 6-3, 6-0 wins. Dixon defeats Alex Guerry in Chattanooga 6-3, 7-5. Eunice Evers of Miami and Ann Martindale of Greensboro reach the women's singles semifinals without dropping a set.
Coach George Patsy Clark of the Detroit Lions orders players to drill barefoot to toughen feet and dodge blisters as August 10 start approaches for the All Star game. He also aims for a mile run in 100 degree heat when reporting.
Eddie Mitchell reports from North Carolina that Wallace Wade at Duke is raising watermelons in Durham and defeating other coaches at golf. He notes a strong Duke football crop and cautions eastern fans about Colgate. Old Jim Bottomley, paid star, stays in the game amid arthritis. Mike Jacobs shows off a new Broadway suit. Billy Irby joins Braddock’s sparring staff after traveling from Tulane.
Talladega guardsmen moved in to prevent more gunfire after deputy John Bryant was killed and Joe Hayes wounded during a clash near the Samoset cotton mills. Dozens were injured as officers attempted to arrest a United Textile Workers organizer amid a labor dispute tied to a mill shutdown.
Facing drought, prospectors in central Australia turn to water as a barter asset in gold field trade. Water deliveries become scarce, pushing miners to trade precious resources for access to claims and supplies.
The post office department announced a new star route schedule between High Point and Asheboro effective July 16. Depart High Point daily except Sunday at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. arriving Asheboro at 9:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Return from Asheboro at 9:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. arriving High Point at 11:10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The article notes that Chinese communities celebrate New Year on two dates, January 1 and January 24, reflecting traditional lunar and solar calendars. It highlights cultural practices and public observances tied to the two occasions.
Firestone showcases at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland and the Texas Centennial in Dallas, presenting its automotive and tire innovations to visitors and industry officials.
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