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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1936
Page
9
In the first primary Shelby and Winston Salem backed candidates face a runoff fight. Local managers D C MacRae and Keith Harrison push for a second primary as July 4 heats up. Greensboro and High Point observers expect strong rural turnout and a robust lower house contest.
About $500000 in adjusted compensation certificates will be distributed to roughly 2000 World War II veterans in High Point starting Tuesday afternoon. Post Office officials outlined delivery times and requirements for veterans at home, work, or post office boxes, with cashing options and delays noted. The article also previews Southern Furniture Market’s 15th anniversary opening July 20 at the Exposition Building amid upbeat industry sentiment.
The Guilford County legislative contest moves to a runoff after no candidate won a majority in the first primary. Adam Younce and Shelley Caveness filed for the runoff, with Rupert Pickens urging voters to back experience over a new candidate. Greensboro leaders express intent to correct perceived unfairness to High Point.
Coke Cecil traveled to Batavia New York for the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual meeting and wowed peers by pulling a convention into High Point. Commendations are also given to those who helped Cecil secure the 1937 magicians convention for High Point.
Police drew heat for detaining Charles Centers, an AFHW representative formerly of Kannapolis now connected to the local AFHW. Centers was taken from the Robbin s knitting plant after workers refused to enter for 45 minutes. He was freed when authorities confirmed his legal rights and a formal complaint was filed with City Manager EB M. Knox.
The first annual convention of Legionnaires from the district will be held in High Point Monday with Andrew Jackson post No. 87 as host. About 500 Legionnaires are expected, ending with a dance Monday night. Commander Jim Lyon stresses the dance is legitimate. Visitors are welcome and anticipated to have an enjoyable profitable stay.
Two weeks ago the city council decided that if an agreement is not reached by June 15 to repair the irackage on West Russell Street the city would accept Duke Power Co to remove tracks and repave. The council seems firm yet repeatedly so on this issue, leaving readers unsure of the final outcome.
Tonight at 8 in the main auditorium the church presents a Children's Day pageant Bearers of Light by the children and youth. The program seeks to bring Christ from unreal to daily life and inspire service to the Giver of Light.
Greensboro report: L R Montgomery, High Pointer, was arrested last Saturday by Officer F B Money. He faced a city court hearing for driving while intoxicated and was found guilty. Judge Earle Rives imposed a $100 fine plus costs, a six month suspended sentence, and a one year license revocation.
Firemen from every city station and many friends will attend a memorial service at the Paramount theater this afternoon honoring fallen department members since 1900. Rev J W Grace will preach on The Blessed Dead, noting that only two deaths occurred last year among the force.
Deep River area endures above average fires over the last five years. Associate forester Ralph B Heberling pins blame on extreme dryness and careless actions such as tossed cigarette stubs and discarded matches. He notes extensive hidden damage beyond obvious charred patches and dying foliage.
City engineer Sam H. Strickland said all repair work on North Main Street and the flash coating of Montlieu Avenue should be finished by midweek if weather holds. The Ellis Construction Co. suffered an asphalt plant breakdown delaying North Main, with top soil work on Montlieu handled by Ellis. Total cost is about 11 000 dollars, with the state paying most of it.
The city of High Point filed 670 suits in its municipal court against property owners for delinquent real estate taxes totaling about 51 511.71 without penalties. The sheriff's office received 2 689 summons to serve on interested parties, and owners must pay court costs in addition to penalties.
Col D H Milton magistrate has moved from his home at 214 Steele Street to his former office at 203 College Street. His office remains in the same building as the Bland Music Company.
Jess Cochran of 115 West Green Street suffered a broken nose after a fight with Paul Vincannon. He was driven home by taxi, then moved to Guilford General Hospital in an ambulance, and later returned home. Cochran works for the A and H Motor Company.
The article notes no registration books will be open for the second primary except for those legally qualifying after the first primary. The second primary, if ordered, must occur four weeks after the first, set for Saturday July 4, with limited registration for those turning 21 or naturalized.
Rev. J. M. Hilliard, 86, longtime Baptist minister from High Point, reflects on changes in America and the church. He has served 41 churches, built 12, and remains active, gardening after years in politics and pro prohibition advocacy. He recalls War Between the States and names Wake Forest alumnus status.
J. T. Ryan secretary treasurer of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association will travel to Washington Monday for conferences on bids for furniture for home projects. He serves on the Resettlement Administration furniture consulting board with Dr. A. P. Haake and R. R. Rau.
Members of the American Legion drum and bugle corps are urged to meet at the Legion hall Monday at 9 30 in the morning to finalize details of the Monday night drill. All members should attend in uniform Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, with no uniforms required for the morning session.
The Ash Wood Carving plant on La Fayetteville Street in Asheboro will begin manufacturing living room suites. Owned by John Wright and Arthur Burkhead the facility will add advanced machinery for furniture production plus repair and upholstering services. No name for the new industry has been chosen.
In St Augustine Florida on June 13 a catfish swam past an anchored oyster on the sea wall and its tail slipped into the oyster’s shell. The oyster snapped shut trapping the fish, which died. Spectators pried the oyster loose later.
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