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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
2
A long register item lists numerous individuals and wives from multiple states including Virginia North Carolina Georgia South Carolina Florida Alabama and Tennessee with cities such as Richmond Danville Winston-Salem Greensboro High Point and Charlotte. The names appear in a dense commerce style entry likely from a market registration or attendees list with many residences noted.
Reports from Spain indicate rebel forces push toward Madrid while government troops fortify a mountain pass and reinforcements rush to Pamplona and the San Sebastian front. Refugees arrive in Marseille as a coalition of the United States France and Britain plans to pool facilities for evacuation.
The market remains active as furniture manufacturers dealers and distributors of appliances novelties and specialties report steady orders. Rug sales stay strong with buyers moving from the top to the lower floor as weekend lull nears and exhibitors expect a light final day.
The next legislature faces revenue challenges as the current bill yields about 31.5 million annually with 11 million from sales tax. Restoring exemptions on essentials would cut income by at least 3 million, leaving about 28.5 million yearly. Budget needs for two years hover around 40.5 million, creating a shortfall of 9 million. McDonald’s proposed program would have required 10 million more per year.
Taylorsville July 24. Arrest of Joe Brown and Ed Cochran of the Catfish section of Catawba county brings total warrants served by Marshal Charles Price to 21. The case concerns alleged liquor law violations and the wounding of Federal Revenue Agent D. B. McShane of Charlotte. Trials are set for United States court in Statesville October 26.
New Orleans trading notes show cotton futures finishing higher and steady as of July 4 with late gains and the May contract holding around 12.22. Prices quoted include 12.60 for the May issue and 12.22 for other front months amid light volume.
On location shoots strain crews as tourists invade set and extras chase screen time. Tourists crowd Cavalry charges, while theater operators press for star appearances. A Ramona unit housed 300 players in San Jacinto, living in tents from 4 30 a m to 5 30 a m for morning light.
Rightist insurgents under Gen Emilio Mola consolidate northern gains in a bloody victorious campaign. They occupy large areas, capture San Sebastian, and press toward the French frontier.
The article notes that both wild and cultivated apples existed across Europe and were brought to America by European settlers more than 300 years ago.
The state school commission met in Raleigh to review its annual fiscal report and discuss teachers salaries for 1936 37. In Wake County veteran unit elected W G Pilley as commander. Coroner L M Waring released three men in the Keith death case after no new evidence emerged. Funeral services were planned for J C Cowan, 88, merchant banker and county alderman. NYA funds totaling 217000 will continue existing projects and start new useful ones under EB McIntosh.
The Bank of France has installed a sand release mechanism to flood the passage to its strong room in case of emergency, supplementing its water protection measures. The system is designed to discharge tons of sand to obstruct intruders and safeguard vaults.
The meet showed one dominant team in sprint events while most other races were closely contested. Rounds continued this afternoon at 4 and run through Saturday noon with results listing Midget Boys 60 meters Baker Kannapolis and others, Midget Girls relay Winston-Salem Charlotte High Point, Senior Men Mile Burgess Charleston and others, plus 220-yard breast and more.
Senior women contested two events, the 220-yard breast with Jabal of Charleston Wills from Greeboro and Craven of High Point finishing as noted. The 440-yard free saw L Worth of Point Stuber Charleston Perrett Tarboro and L Abbo Charlotte clocking 6 56 3.
Miss Mildred Ward, 19, told officers she was harmed by Wollner, Gaddy, and Roddy. Wollner was released late yesterday after detention since Sunday night while sheriff refused to disclose grounds. Gaddy and Roddy remained in custody as questioning continued and memory reportedly improved for Gaddy.
Durham July 24 Superintendent W. E. ley said more than 100 local WPA workers were dismissed for inefficiency creating a serious problem for the welfare department in handling their cases and duties.
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