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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1936

Page

2

Seek Organizer on Murder Count

Talladega Alabama July 25 State troops guarded the industrial section as search continued for Homer L Welch a textile union organizer charged with the murder of Chief Deputy Sheriff John J Bryant Welch did not turn himself in as labor leaders predicted National guardsmen remained to curb disorder A delegation of labor leaders investigated gunfire at the Samoset cotton mills where Bryant was killed and 18 wounded Four union members were jailed on murder warrants sworn by Sheriff Sam Burns

Talladega Ala Homer L. Welch Welch John J. Bryant Birmingham Alabama Samoset Cotton Mills Bryant Sam Burns

Miss Tyson and Vertie Haywood wed in July office ceremony

Miss Tyson married Vertie Haywood Tuesday night July 21 in the office of Attorney Bruce Carraway on Wrenn Street. The couple will live on Brooker Street and guests include family and friends from Goldsboro Salisbury and East Spencer.

Tyson Vertie Haywood Bruce Carraway Wrenn Street Brooker Street Doris Adams Goldsboro W. H. Hoover Farlow Street Young Davis H. M. Kirkpatrick Underhill Avenue Chester D. C Kirkpatrick Hinson Taylor Street Ollie Mae Holly East Spencer Holly Price High School Salisbury Bernice L. Bass B. O. Bass Leonard Street C. R. DeBerry High Point Chauffeurs Central Labor Temple Wrenn and Washstreets Dr. Cromwell Cromwell South Columbia Broadcasting System William Penn High School Church News Women's Memorial A. M. E Bar Alton Reese Sarah Reese

Betty Bronson Seeks Return To Picture Work In Hollywood

Hollywood July 25 Betty Bronson the former Peter Pan star says she would like to do a little picture work again but only in the right part and picture now Mrs Ledwig Lauerhass mother of an 18 month old child has largely avoided the movie bug since returning to Hollywood She would prefer stage work and is unsure a renewed film career would be worthwhile.

Thelma Peterson Presbyterian Missionary Society Saint Mark's M. EB C. W. Robinson Carrie Jacobs Bond Australia Mann Victor Herbert Camp Friend Bol Hasel Parker Mamie Carver Lottie Simpson Fred Lander Elizabeth Moore Melvin Black Annie Snipes A. T. Parker D. N. Moore Hollywood Betty Bronson Peter Pan Ledwig Lauerhass James Barrie New York Herbert Brenon Mary Brain Wendy James Miss Bronson Lauerhass Asheville N. C Frank Frazier Helena Leah

Death Rites Held For Arthur C. Suggs In Thomasville

Arthur Charles Suggs, brought from Boston, Mass., had last rites at Pilgrim Holiness church with Rev. W. P. Vaughn presiding. Pallbearers included Montague Evans, Beresford Evans, Sanford Suggs, Walter Nifong, Robert Wilson, Joe Russell, and Leater Bailey. Interment followed in the city cemetery.

A. C. Suggs Thomasville Arthur Charles Suggs Boston Mass Pilgrim Holiness Church W. P. Vaughn Montague and Beresford Evans Sanford Suggs Walter Nifong Robert Wilson Joe Russell Leater Baily

Energy estimates on US coal oil and fuel supplies

The text estimates coal reserves in the United States could last about 2,000 years and oil about a century. It also suggests motor fuel could meet all needs for at least 2,900 years.

United States

Reluctant Bride Balks in Front of Police

Grayson Morris aged 24 of Hopewell Virginia is jailed in Forsyth county after attempting a shotgun style marriage with Velmar Gilbert 22 of Greensboro. The couple sought a minister's vows but the bride cried out she did not want to wed as Policeman Paul Marshall found a pistol on Morris and took him to jail for a magistrate hearing.

Kerne'sville Grayson Morris Hopewell Forsyth County Velmar Gilbert Greensboro E. P. Billups Paul Marshall Ragland

Industry Advances Lift U S Industrial Activity

The Associated Press index of industrial activity rises to 94.2 percent of the 1929-30 average, the highest since spring 1930. Auto output climbs, electric power use hits record demand from heat and irrigation, steel mill activity steadies after price-driven order drops, and cotton manufacturing gains on modest price concessions.

New York Associated Press

Not Seeking Freedom During Probe Climax Arrest

Daniel H. Grady a 28 year old watchman and L. D. Roddy a Black man are tied to a probe. Clevenger was detained yesterday with his niece murdered during a state tour. Sheriff Brown announced detention after a long wait as the probe intensified.

Daniel H. Grady L. D. Roddy Clevenger Brown

Handles Island Post Vacated by Murphy

As acting commissioner, Weldon Jones becomes head representative of the U S in the Philippines after Frank Murphy resigns. Murphy, a New Deal Democrat, says he intends to run for Governor of Michigan.

Murphy Weldon Jones U. S Philippines Frank Murphy Michigan

Local Sheriff Promises Arrest Within 48 Hours

Tense day as the sheriff pressed his vow to arrest the suspected ravisher killer within 48 hours. The deadline expired at 7 p.m. last night, with Brown clinging to the forecast of an imminent arrest.

Brown

High Point and Charlotte Lead In Close Swim Meet

High Point and Charlotte tied at the top as Kannapolis with 20 points trailed the leaders. Goldsboro followed with 18 and Winston Salem Greensboro Tarboro and Durham also posted points as six new records were set bringing total records to 15. The morning events crowned winners in senior women 200 meters medley relay High Point first Charlotte second with 5 40.4 and the 880 yards freestyle won by Worth of High Point with Perritt of Tarboro. other top performances included the 300 meters individual medley and senior men's 440 yards freestyle.

Kannapolis Goldsboro Winston-Salem Greensboro Tarboro Durham Charlotte Chamblee Craven Rth Worth High Point P. Perritt Stuler Charleston Jabnz C. Perritt L. Worth Collins Burges Thomas Meee P. Koontz Henderson Skipper J. Boykin Rimmer Nufer J. Davison T. Harman Winston- Salem M. Chambelee Crone McKeever Preston Grigler

Helena Henderson Takes Over Henderson's Store

Helena Vander meets Peter Henderson at Crest Mountain Lodge and becomes heir after his death. In town she faces Leah Frazier and Roger Barnes as she moves to run Henderson's, fights threats of boycotts, and plans employee stock after a tense first day at the department store.

Helena Deerrik Helvig's Crest Mountain Lodge Peter Henderson Peter Helena John Courtney Courtney Henderson Leah Frazier Leah Roger Barnes John Lassiter Lassiter Henderson's Mr. Courtney Main Street Helen Barnes Young Lassiter Harvey Jameson Sandra Leigh

Service Held For Mrs Nancy Brown

Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Brown, who died July 22 in Burton, were held at C M Brown's home on Salem highway at 4 0 in the afternoon, conducted by Rev C Hutton and Rev M Hilliard. Interment followed at Lebanon cemetery with pallbearers Ralph Biy Bill Brown W M Brown Mary Brown Clifton Brown P D Batley.

Mrney Brown Burton C. M. Brown Salem Highway C. Hutton M. Hilliard Lebanon Cemetery Ralph Biy Bill Brown W. M. Brown Mary Brown Clifton Brown P. D. Batley

Strike Averted By Concillia In Southern Ports

Savannah Ga July 25 Agreements to enter negotiations with shippers today save a strike ordered for Sunday night by the Internal Longshoremen's Association at eight southern ports Edward J F McGrady assistant secretary of labor announced to the press that the strike was poned indefinitely. McGrady had just concludt conference with representatives of organized dock workers and shippers from six ports threatened with the walkout. Shippers agreed to negotiations to resolve the differences. The first meeting is set for Tampa at 10 p m with Jacksonville Miami Savannah Brunswick and Wilmington to follow.

Savannah Edward J F. McGrady Joseph P. Ryan Eqgrady Representativ Tampa Follo Jacksonville Miami Savan Brunswick Wilmington

Republican executive committee set meeting and campaign HQs

Chairman W C M announced a Republican executive committee meeting in Charlotte on August 5 and the opening of state and eastern campaign headquarters in Charlotte and Raleigh respectively. Malcolm Baldrige, a Republican War Committee appointee, is expected to attend the August meeting.

W.C. M Republican Executive Committee Charlotte Char Leigh Malcolm Baldridge Republican War Committee Said Hendersonville

Queen Mary Aims to Break Westward Transit Record

The Queen Mary traveled at 34 knots for 24 hours from New York aiming to break the westward transit record set by the French liner Mandie. The voyage showcased the liner’s speed as it pushed for a new benchmark in transatlantic travel.

SERES New York Ward

Notice of Sale and Release of Parker Motor Lines Interest

Certification that I sold my interest in Parker Motor Lines of High Point North Carolina and will not be responsible for any liabilities incurred by the company. Dated May 21 1936 signed J. D. Stowe.

Parker Motor Lines High Point

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