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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
2
Jyde R Hoey campaign managers and workers acknowledge a tough battle to defeat Dr Ralph McDonald for the Democratic nomination in the July 4 second primary. They note Hoey led narrowly in the first primary but warn McDonalds camp plans rough tactics and a renewed push.
The 39th annual convention of the North Carolina Association of Insurance agents met in Hendersonville with reports at the morning session led by George Co. Long Jr., an Hartford Connecticut based insurance executive. The afternoon session covered shop talk and the resolutions committee report along with installation of officers before adjournment late today.
Commander Russell R. Waesche, a Maryland native, was sworn in today by Secretary Monger than as commandant of the Coast Guard with the rank of rear admiral.
The War Department promoted 137 first lieutenants to captain and 316 second lieutenants to first lieutenant. Washington reported the Army expansion as part of wartime needs.
Marion June 16 Robert Johnson 14 was jailed for assaulting J Browning 72 a rural merchant. Sheriff Adkins said Johnson admitted slitting Browning s throat after being refused a loaf of bread. Browning lay on a cot and was believed to recover.
The Stephens Bible class will meet at 3 PM Wednesday with Mrs P R Dixon at 1006 Lindsay Street. Mrs Nora Andrews will lead and full attendance is hoped.
Mrs. R. Shelton returns home at 310 Windsor Avenue after a two week trip to New York and Canada. Miss Genevieve Moore arrives from Mount Holly New Jersey to visit Miss A Sherrod for ten days. Mrs. T. A. Kay sails to Charleston after visiting J. W. Parker who is ill. William Green departs for Washington two weeks before returning to Cleveland. Morris family return from Georgia and Florida with guests from Columbus and Cordele for a week.
Marjorie Mansfield argues that worry is useless and wastes time as she contends it cannot fix future problems or erase past mistakes. Her remarks urge focus on actions over rumination.
A nearly 20 year old writes of unhappiness and family duties seeking guidance. She lists multiple pressures including a ill mother, unstable work options, and a wish to improve her life. The editor advises internal happiness, goal setting, and deliberate choices about work and surroundings.
Worry is wasteful and unhelpful. Focus on healthful, practical activities like reading sewing and outdoor exercise. Determine what happiness means to you and work toward it. A content home life benefits family and personal well being over pie in the sky dreams.
A reminder that happiness depends on how we spend our time not on where we live. Seek interests beyond troubles and discover that joy can be closer than expected.
The note indicates correspondence will be addressed to Miss Marjorie at The Enterprise. It states she will be the recipient of upcoming communications or items.
Special to the Enterprise Greensboro June 16. Metz Marden of High Point pleaded guilty in Greensboro city court to operating a car while intoxicated marking his fifth such appearance and a second within a year. Judge E Earle Rives sentenced him to eight months at the county farm with a 12 month suspended period. Harden was arrested by Patrolman A C Brown near the county home. J W Bean of High Point was found guilty of reckless driving and given a 90 day suspended sentence plus fines and costs totaling 214. Proctor of Savannah was found guilty of forging three checks drawn on the High Point Savings and Trust totaling 14.79 25.46 and 36. Hutchens of Winston Salem pleaded guilty to larceny of clothing and a suitcase and received 18 to 30 months hard labor. Hook of High Point pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law but awaits sentence. Joe Giles a Negro was found guilty of breaking and entering the Hege Barbecue stand stealing 15 dollars of goods and sentenced to two years. A true bill was returned against Lester Allen charged with criminal assault on May 2.
The Uwharrie Council Boy Scout camp near James Town filled its first encampment period with 65 boys. Scout executive B W Hackney Jr announced the camp will open Friday morning. Leaders gathered at Camp Uwharrie to plan the camp program as registrations for the second period starting June 26 are taken.
The High Point Community executive committee met yesterday at the Sheraton hotel to begin plans for its 1936 campaign. Secretary Dave Parsons reported 74 percent of pledges paid to date. The group reviewed five agencies monthly reports and approved them along with the June allotments.
The article notes the delivery of the first bonus bond to Phil A and mentions Warner as the first veteran to receive his bonus. It recalls an incident where ships were opened to flood them and the Germans escaped, with the next morning seeing the German ships at the bottom of the sea.
About 900 veterans were to receive bonus certificates today as city mail carriers began delivering registered bonds at 1 45 p m. Bond delivery ceases in business districts at 6 p m and continues in residential areas until 10 p m with undelivered bonds moved to tomorrow. Rural carriers start tomorrow and checks are sent from Asheville. James R. Pope was first to receive at the registry window at 2 p m followed by James A Horndov.
A crowded list of equities including Adams Mill, Alaska Gold and Dye, Air Reduet, and Gen Foods appears with varied percentage changes. Strong notes mention United Pac, Penn RR, Coca Cola, and Goodyear among others, reflecting a volatile trading session with several double-digit shifts.
Roxboro June 16 AP Lewis Sanko parked his car beyond the outfield. A friend warned him to move it, he said let it come. A slugger hit the ball 400 feet to the plate and drove the windshield, cutting Sanko's arm slightly.
The Woman's Club will hold its annual garden party tomorrow at 3 30 PM at Mrs. D E B Richardson's home south of the city. Newly elected officers led by President Mrs R H Sechrest will be installed, per retiring president Mrs G I Humphreys.
Madame Schumann-Heink marked her 75th birthday in Hollywood and spoke of a new career in films, suggesting she may leave the stage to pursue the screen and be her own mischievous self.
Warsaw June 16 Henry L Stevens Jr former national commander of the American Legion urged World War veterans to spend adjusted service compensation with great care and sound judgment He warned many slick sellers will target veterans and said free advice is rarely worthwhile stressing this may be the last government payment.
Chicago June 16 prices list creamery specials at 93 score 29 percent ex tras 92 at 28 percent and various firsts standards and extras for carrots. Exes 20 660 firm extra firsts local 21 percent cars 22 percent and storage packed extras and firsts 22 percent currents 20 percent.
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