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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1937
Page
2
The item provides casual weather guidance noting lazy days in the tropics and rest periods, advises against sleeping under fans or drafts, and mentions scattered clouds and partial cloudiness across North and South Carolina with moderate winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville and variable conditions over the weekend.
Reports from Nanking indicate the northern front near Peiping is under increased pressure with Japanese forces pushing toward key supply hubs along the Peiping Hankow railroad. Tokyo signals readiness for direct military action if crisis escalates and confirms US neutrality stance on arms shipments.
Real estate transfers filed in Guilford County detail conveyances from High Point and Morehead townships including Grace street Greene street Ragan street and Walker avenue valued around 10 dollars to several buyers such as Charles Walter Coleman and wife J H Tousley and wife and others. Additional transfers list trustees and successors among Asheville and Consolidated Realty corporations with tracts on Greene street extension and West Lee street.
Grange backs the administration wage hour bill as Senator Davis proposes an exemption for workers paid on commission. Opponents warn the amendment could let employers dodge the act. McCarran seeks barring imports from lower labor standard suppliers, while Vandenberg criticizes the bill’s failure to address foreign competition.
The article argues neutrality law cannot be enforced without drawing the US into war. It warns that enforcing the rule could lead to seizures or attacks on American ships delivering goods to China or Japan, forcing Washington to abandon mediation. The President should press for peace to prevent entanglement and protect influence.
The article describes Averill’s early life in Washington and Virginia, education at VMI, stint as editor-in-chief of The Jade, and law study before enlisting in the Virginia National Guard for the Mexican border period. It notes his WWI service through all army grades.
Dash into summer apparel with Pattern 9263 a shirtwaister featuring a smart yoke pockets and eped center pleat. Includes Lew Chart and is available in sizes 14 through 42 for 38 to 42 dollars order by mail to The Enterprise Pattern Dept New York.
Commercial state banks in North Carolina held 305,489,649 in assets as of June 30, up 2,288,469 from a year earlier. Total commercial banks including 43 national banks reached 415,032,649, up 8,676,470 from last year, with loans up to 94,816,241 and deposits shifting across demand, time, and municipal categories.
Mree Averill, discharged in 1919 as private to first lieutenant after two years as Orange High School principal, served with the Blue and Gray. He led the American Consulate at Port au Prince for nearly two years, then rejoined the military in 1925 as editor of Infantry School News. He later worked as sports editor and city editor for the Columbus Enquirer Sun, joined Wilmington Star in 1932, practiced law, and served as press representative in the 1936 primary for Lieutenant Governor A. C. Sandy Gra-
The obituary notes Charles Averill served since 1919 in the American Legion and held post officer roles in Virginia Georgia and North Carolina. He also contributed to Governor Clyde R Hoey's publicity department and aided Baskervill in 1937 during the General Assembly for the Association of Afternoon Newspapers.
Labor Commissioner A L Fletcher announced George W King of Charlotte has been named factory inspector in the Department standards and inspections division in Raleigh.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace has been invited to speak at the dairy cattle show in Abbeville on October 6. The invitation was announced on July 31 by local organizers seeking a high profile address for the event.
Charlea F. Hires founder and former chairman of the Hires Root Beer Company died today. He led the firm that popularized the root beer via its original Philadelphia operations and branding.
Judith Irving schemes a quiet weekend with her husband Phil at his lodge to clear misgivings about their marriage. Phil hints of Marta as a social ornament while inviting guests, and Judith considers Millicent Bayne as a possible attendee as tensions simmer over love and loyalty.
Judith reunites with Bruce after years of doubt, and a foggy city memory surfaces. The home gathers for a stormy dinner as Phil bears hidden sorrow, Marta’s visit stirs tension, and a quiet truth threads through their fragile bonds. Judy senses love and danger in the same breath.
R Greggs Cherry was unanimously elected chairman of the State Democratic executive committee in Raleigh on July 31 succeeding J Wallace Winborne who moved to the Supreme Court. Cherry praised the party's resilience amid crises and noted Winborne's effective leadership.
Weather bureau issues advisory for a northeast storm moving north northeast at 20 mph. Disturbance near Cape Hatteras expected to bring gale force winds to a small area while warnings cover Virginia Capes to Sandy Hook New Jersey and north of the region.
The Agriculture Department announced after tests that a hog's right ham is as tender as the left. Officials noted hogs that never exercised were sometimes tougher, while hogs running about did not show expected muscle differences. The finding rests on tasters' verdicts and dairy-bred hog behavior.
Republican organizations split over renominating Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. New York County Republicans endorsed him 4 to 1, while La Guardia declined to commit to the GOP primary. Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx leaders showed opposition or inaction, delaying a formal endorsement.
Mrs. Ralph Thornton hosted a Wednesday pantry shower for Mrs. W. J. Little formerly Pearl Jones. Guests brought canned goods jelly and preserves. Mrs. Little visited High Point and Guilford College events are noted alongside local residents and travelers.
Eliza Armstrong of 300 Taylor Street told police she was hit in the leg by a stray bullet as she carried water from a neighbor for a visitor who threatened to break in. Police believe the shooting was accidental. no arrests have been made.
The state driver's license bureau revokes licenses of Ww. Fe. Lueck from High Point for driving drunk, Stuart Rumiley of Kernersville for driving drunk, Vander Duff of Thomasville route 2 for driving drunk.
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