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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1937
Page
2
Weather bulletin notes partly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers in southwest portions tonight and Wednesday. Winds from the southwest shifting near Jacksonville. Charlotte reports 24 hour temperatures with highs near 90 and lows around 60s to 70s. Local readings include city by city figures and forecasts for the upcoming period.
The governor announced the selection of Inborne and Barnhill for the state Supreme Court. He praised the process, noting no unseemly scramble among applicants and that friends of various lawyers had recommended the two as suitable judges for the high court.
The governor said all appointments become effective July 1 and released Winborne's resignation as Democratic state chairman. D. L. Ward will call a committee meeting to select a new state chairman. The governor plans to recommend Cherry, with approval expected from Senators Reynolds and Baliey.
House to confer with President Roosevelt as a bipartisan committee of six senators and six representatives prepares to begin testimony on making public individual income tax returns. Secretary Morgenthau expected as first witness. focus on millionaire returns and a secret list of alleged tax dodgers. Some named may testify. others may resist.
Insurgents prepare a last push on Bilbao as refugees flee toward Santander along the Bay of Biscay. Basque leader Aguirre vows a fight to the bitter end and seeks British intervention to prevent France from destroying Bilbao with warplanes and artillery.
London, June 15. Doctors said Sir James M. Barrie remains seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia but his condition is somewhat improved today.
North Carolina municipalities and counties have improved finances since 1934. As of May 1 1937 only 17 counties and 77 cities remain in default compared with 62 counties and 152 cities in 1934. Total default debt dropped from 19 050858 to 6 404104 balancing principal and interest.
Raleigh readers learn that starting July 1 highway patrol cars will switch to plain black coupes and coaches. The change aims to hide patrol cars from distant view to catch speeding drivers more effectively, while officers will still stop and arrest violators.
Director Arthur Falk of the highway safety division says western counties are increasingly organizing to reduce highway accidents. He departs for Asheville to join county commissioners from 21 western counties to discuss enforcement cooperation and accident prevention measures.
Mrs Champ Clark widow of the former Democratic speaker of the House dies at the Atlanta residence after a lengthy illness. Clark, a prominent national figure, was married to Champ Clark who led the House for many years.
Two 16 year old White youths from High Point, Leon Robertson and Eugene Brown, pleaded guilty in Guilford Superior Court to three counts of breaking and entering and larceny. They admitted stealing from Brass Bell Diner, Crown Lunch, and Adam Cress Lunch, with merchandise values totaling over 120 dollars plus cash. Much stolen goods were recovered and some sold to E. H. Hege of High Point, with warrants pending for Hege.
Governor Clyde R. Hoey travels from Raleigh to Asheville for the annual Rhododendron Festival reviewing the parade and meeting celebrities. He jokes about needing a small plane and roller skates to ease his busy schedule as he may return by Saturday or Monday. He spent the prior week at commencements and civic events including welcoming Eleanor Roosevelt in Wallace.
Raleigh June 15 Deep sea game fishing is good in the Gulf Stream off the North Carolina coast through summer. Dr H T Prytherch director of the biological laboratory at Beaufort U S Bureau of Fisheries notes amberjack tarpon cere and other big game fish lure anglers. He shows large mounted tarpon and cere caught on Gulf Stream trips and explains field sampling of sea water and fish for marine life study.
The obituary notes the passing of Mrs. James M. Thomson following a long illness, marking the end of a life connected to the Thomson family and local community.
Officials of Cunard White Star asked to delay the Queen Mary voyage to New York with about 2,000 passengers. Twenty six women from the Hampshire Village Institute were to inspect the liner, and the ship may not sail on schedule due to the state of the tide.
Raleigh June 15 The commission on judicial districts the court calendar commission and the governor s committee on the commission of interstate cooperation were named by Governor Hoey. Members include B E Henderson Charlotte Jordan Jr Asheville Lee Dunn Greenville Junius C Smith Greens boro and S M Blount Washington. Also Chief Justice W P Stacy and judges J M Clement J W Plese Jr M T Spears J Paul Frizzelle on the court calendar panel. The governor s committee lists A A F Seawell R G Deyton C M Waynick Henry M London J Dewey Dorsett. S R High of Durham was renamed to the barber examining board for six years.
In New York on June 15 strikes fears eased slightly as leading issues trimmed some Monday losses. The comeback was half-hearted and overall volume remained below the prior session. An assortment of moderate lasers appeared near the market’s fourth hour.
Thad Eyre secretary of state awarded charters to three firms in Raleigh on June 15. Seaside Realty Company Inc of Wilmington with Wilmington officers J N Bryant T E Cooper and W A McGowan subscribed 300 of 100000 authorized capital to operate realty and insurance. Orange Mutual Burial Association Inc Chapel Hill incorporated by Hubert Robinson Carl L J Brooks Kenneth M Jones and others. Cape Fear Brick Company of Elizabethtown authorized up to 50000 capital with 5000 subscribed by G W Fisher George G Gooden and James H Clark all of Elizabethtown to produce and sell brick and clay products.
Henry Dunn aged 25 from Donlea was instantly killed near Greensboro when a radio rod likely broke causing his car to crash today at about 11 20 am. He had been on a business trip to the city and was returning home. Family members were notified.
Mrs. Louise Neikirk welfare superintendent announced Mecklenburg county social security costs for 1937 38 would approximate 294000 dollars.
An avenue of red oaks in Rockefeller Park Cleveland dedicated May 30 1919 to the memory of 835 Cleveland boys who gave their lives in the World War is known as Liberty Row.
The article notes that sea lions are expert swimmers as adults but young must learn this skill. It warns that thousands die each year during the learning process as they drown while developing swimming ability.
County commissioners and the county school board awarded contracts for additions to Fairview and Leonard Streets schools in High Point. S. Arthur Thomason won the largest bid of 17 740 for Fairview Street additions. The Robb Heating and Plumbing Co. of High Point received the heating and plumbing bid of 3 327 for Fairview. R B L Deal of High Point won Leonard Street work at 9 268 40 with heating and plumbing totaling 1 867. Work aims to start soon and finish before next fall term.
More than 300 persons registered for the convention with 500 badges issued at the Sheraton lobby by noon. The Sheraton and Elwood hotels are full, overflow moved to private homes. I B M sponsors three nights of performances with Cecil, Bunker, Heuber coordinating. Amzy Lockwood to present a children’s matinee. Public program lists Charley Boeckler host, Davison Uncle John, Al Saal, Max Holden, Grady Nicholson, Mystic Craig, Al Baker, Elwood and Riper, Dr. Frits Stackpole, and Bunker the Magician.
Attorney General A A F Seawell weighed whether Raleigh school supplement balloting should be voided after a 16 year old girl registered votes, taking her father’s place as registrar and aiding about 100 registrations. Wake county elections board sought the ruling as the nine month term proposal failed.
Brigadier General George B. Leach, a World War I hero and veteran Republican, won the Minneapolis mayoral race yesterday defeating Kenneth Haycraft who had the Farmer-Labor party endorsement.
Mrs. Rubye Nix Zioncheck widow of late Congressman Marion A. Zioncheck of Beattle left San Francisco bound for Hollywood to reportedly accept a film studio contract. Zioncheck died last year by leaping from his Seattle office window.
Two garbage collectors testified they were barred from entering the Parsons Long Island home on the day Mrs. Alice Parsons vanished and described a large tied package in the basement. Federal investigators weigh the story as a potential break in the case tied to a demand note found near the Parsons’ car.
A labor clash in Ambridge saw 500 CIO pickets thwart a back to work drive by 60 AFL workers. Amid a tense scene, blows and clubs erupted as protesters clashed near the National Electric Products plant.
A three night series begins Wednesday at 7 30 at Wesley Memorial church on Practical or Applied Christianity with banker R L Pope from Thomasville and Davidson county in the legislature speaking on religion from a businessman's view June 28 Judge Lewis E Teague of High Point municipal court and June 30 Charlie F Carroll superintendent of schools conclude the program.
The United States recorded power production in 1936 exceeding 100 billion kilowatt hours for the first time. This historic milestone marks a major expansion in industrial and urban electricity use across the nation.
Bob Riggs of Los Angeles emerged as the favorite to win the singles title at the 27th National Clay Courts Championships in Chicago. He easily beat Henry Balaban of Chicago 6-2 6-2 and George Pero of Miami 6-4 in early rounds, while fellow seeds Walter Senior Art Hendrix Billy Kiley and Joe Hunt also won two matches.
J Ed Millis president of Adams-Millis Corporation warns elimination of the tracks will cost his firm at least 1500 dollars yearly in expenses. He favors a plan with the city and railroad that benefits all and avoids losses, with another session at nine a m Wednesday to review figures and pursue an agreement.
A labor leader disputes the Byrnes proposal to shift more federal costs to local governments. Senate leaders push to preserve Roosevelt era funding, with debate beginning this afternoon and potential days of discussion. Seven members issued a report denouncing the appropriations panel. Local governments would face about 40 percent of Works Progress Administration project costs.
Accidents claimed 110000 lives in the United States during the year and left 400000 persons permanently disabled while 10300000 suffered temporary disabilities.
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