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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1937
Page
2
Patchy cloud cover with scattered thunderstorms possible in the western and northern areas tonight and Tuesday. Central regions see partly cloudy skies with possible Tuesday showers, strong winds along the coast and in northern portions, and variable conditions expected northward through Tuesday.
Delegates from across the United States and abroad gather for the 12th annual International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in High Point. The program features three public performances at the Paramount Theatre, a manufacturers expo, and a full schedule of magicians led by President John H. Davison and chairman A. Coke Cecil.
Senators King McCar ran and O Mahoney branded the measure dangerous while attaching President Roosevelt's message. They argued the bill would not reduce court congestion and would enable itinerant judges, raise constitutional issues, and threaten judicial independence. The report defended checks and balances and urged patience over rapid reform.
Floyd Samuel Skeen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Skeen, died Sunday at 3:30 PM in Tabernacle township. Survived by two brothers and a sister. Funeral at Poplar Ridge Friends Church at 3:30 PM conducted by Rev. Cora Lee Gardner.
Chicago market notes show creamery speciale at 93 score steady, ex tras 92 at 80, extra firsts 90 to 91 at 20, standards 90 at 29, and other grades 27 to 28. Eggs listed at 29 440 steady with extra firsts local 19, fresh graded 18 to 19, current receipts 17, storage packed 20.
In Johnstown Cambria Works a 15 000 strong Bethlehem Steel plant faced a sympathy strike over a failed contract with CIO judged wages hours and conditions. Across the Great Lakes region 70 000 idle workers mark ongoing steel unrest as United Mine Workers report mines shut or idled.
Four High Point residents were injured when a car driven by Mrs. H R Russell ran off the road and overturned one mile east of town at a highway 64 902 intersection. Mrs Russell suffered numerous cuts while Miss Charlene Brown and Mrs Annie Brown received facial head and chest injuries and are hospitalized.
Mrs Dorothy Carlucci aged 38 of Brooklyn died after a bullet struck her as she walked from a motion picture theater with her husband Eugene and sister Gertrude Wilson. Patrolman Frank Lofrisco nearby failed to hear any shot as doctors said the bullet pierced her heart. Police found no suspect and Carlucci claimed to know of no enemies.
Final report on the Chamber of Commerce membership drive will be presented by committees at a Sheraton luncheon Wednesday at noon. Secretary Frank J. Sizemore notes the campaign was launched weeks ago by the local civic body to enlarge membership and marked the first large drive by the Chamber in several years.
An annual tax on motor vehicle property in the United States totals more than 1.0 billion dollars. The levy applies nationwide, affecting car owners and commercial fleets and contributing to state and local revenue streams.
If your car labors up a hill at 20 miles an hour in low gear the advice is to have the distributor checked and reset the breaker points and synchronize them.
A petition requests Governor Martin Davey of Ohio to mobilize all state resources to secure a settlement ending the strike in Ohio. The plea emphasizes decisive government action and rapid resolution.
Guilford County commissioners set up a Fire Commission to award county fire and bond business to Greensboro and High Point firms based on current share. The panel includes B. A. Carpenter and Charlies T. Lambeth of Greensboro. The board also forms committees to handle tax complaint equalization and furniture assessment adjustments, with members from Greensboro and High Point.
Winston Salem editor Santford Martin told the advertising committee of the state board of conservation and development that a 250000 promotion program aims to boost industrial prestige and develop chemicals minerals food garments and wool using sectors. The campaign starts July 1 with Eastman Scott and Company of Atlanta handling the account and meeting in Raleigh tomorrow to plan.
In the vicinity of the Parsons home a search began with no dogs or volunteer help used. DOJ observers were told to stay out of the area and warned that compliance would be enforced as an order. The case involves the mystery of Mrs. Parsons.
A Seattle man recalls a mountain drive from Mt. Baker where a sudden tire blowout caused a dangerous skid off the road. The article touts B F Goodrich life-Saver Golden Ply tires with reinforced rubber and full-floating cords to resist blowouts, highlighting motorist safety.
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