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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1933
Page
4
The National Safety Council reports a drop in automobile accidents this year, even as new car sales show growth. Analysts note that higher turnover does not necessarily reflect increased road danger, with better safety and driving behavior cited as factors.
The Home Owners Loan Act brings renewed hope to distressed homeowners as a federal relief program forms. Officials warn that no agents are authorized yet and urge caution against fees to intermediaries. The Home Owners Loan Corporation will wield large capital and bond authority to fund mortgages up to eighty percent of property value at five percent interest, with 16 to 18 year terms and possible extensions, and aims to build building and loan associations under national charter.
Welfare agents will manage seven county canneries to preserve surplus farm foods for families on relief lists and others. The program aims to stock several thousand cans for next winter, with cannery access across welfare groups and emphasis on using locally produced goods.
The repeal issue splits state Democratic leadership as lines form before the state convention. A Young Democratic spokesman with governor and party chair claims no role in decisions. Expect leaders to declare positions on repeal before November 7, pressuring moderates to choose sides.
The Concord Tribune reports 1932 closed with record church membership in the United States, led by Dr. George Linn Kieffer. A one year gain of 1,083,504 members, or 1.82 percent, boosts total affiliated to 50,037,209 adults over 18.
The census lists over 2,000,000 members in many faiths with Baptists gaining 356,609 members and eastern Catholics nine bodies showing a 47.31 percent rise. Ministers total 231,358 up 3,988 and churches 241,690 up 2,724.
Bruce Catton argues that the nation’s mood stems from under consumption, not just overproduction. He cites farmers burning crops while city workers go hungry and factories idle, urging a shift in solving the crisis beyond traditional supply fixes.
The piece argues for boosting purchasing power to end overproduction fears and sustain prosperity. It notes college football stars balancing studies, West Point cadets' academic rigor, Akron airship disaster reactions, and congressional calls to advance dirigible development with a training ship addition. A final quip on grapefruit as heat relief closes the column.
Wisconsin state senate met at sunrise surprising many who believed lawmakers work by night. Early meeting drew attention from residents and commentators noting the unusual hours for legislative business.
A seven member group to govern the Southern and Appalachian hardwood industry under a proposed industrial code was named by Lee Robinson of Mobile. C Arthur Bruce of Memphis was named chairman of the executive committee, joined by Fred Bringardner and R L Kellogg, with Carl Faust Ed Vestal Frank Turner and Gordon Reynolds as the other members.
Glenn David Samuels age 27 died at his parents home 501 White Oak street after several months illness. Born July 6 1906 in High Point he was a textile operator. Survived by his parents six brothers Henry Knoxville Nick Richmond Walter Ashlyn Harvey Carl Raymond and Misses Ethel and Ruby Samuels. Funeral plans pending arrival of relatives.
Mollie B White, 70, wife of R F White of 722 South Hamilton Street, died at home at 7 16 this morning after three years of ill health. Born January 11 1863 in Guilford County, she was daughter of Franklin and Nancy Lowe Wiley and married July 21 1895. Survived by husband and two sons F Eugene White and R Burrus White. Funeral at Main Street MB Church Sunday 3 30 supported by Rev A L Aycock and Rev C L Ruth, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Lillie Hedrick age 67 died at her home two miles east of Glenola yesterday at 3 25 p m after months of illness paralytic conditions and complications She was born February 2 1876 daughter of Jefferson and Mary Fogie Arm Surviving are her husband G W Hedrick three sons Frank RR and CJ Hedrick of High Point six daughters Mrs C B Griffin Mrs M R Pope Mrs Milton Spivey Mrs Wh RK Grissett Miss Lillian Hedrick and Miss Ruby Hedrick of High Point two sisters Mrs Rosa Buckett of Beabeting Florida and Mrs Daisy Crump of Connorsville Indiana The body was brought to the city last night and taken to the Hosey funeral home Oakwood cemetery interment Sunday at 2 30 p m in Oakwood cemetery.
FE C Morris and 1 M Ritchie announced a public meeting of furniture workers sponsored by the Central Labor Union at 127 1 2 North Wrenn Street Sunday at 5 30 PM. J L Bradford of Nashville Tennessee will address the gathering open to all furniture workers, employed or unemployed, with ties to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.
A crowd estimated by estate officials at over 2500 gathered yesterday for the formal opening of Troxler Furniture Co. at 1545 English Street High Point. Prizes were awarded in a drawing held over several days with first prize a two piece living room suite won by J. E. Amos.
Two empty handbags were found in the colored section near Hulda Street and are being held by police for owners to claim. The items are awaiting identification and retrieval by rightful owners.
Premier Hendryk Colijn and the economic commission led a morning session as the secretariat released the revised agenda. The geological museum hosting the talks was handed over to cleaners.
The American delegation sent a European plan to Washington for temporary currency stabilization for study at the treasury. No decision has been reached. It aims to curb exchange fluctuations during a short period while a permanent program is prepared and currency relationships to domestic prices are assessed.
An exchange of fire in Kansas City left four police officers and a bandit dead. Witnesses described a group of two to four attackers who emerged from between cars near the government armory. Investigators, including Frank Smith, pursued details of the deadly shootout.
In a storm haunted living room Corrinne reveals she will leave Harry as Sue arrives. Harry, tense and bemused, hints at a mysterious warning and possible surveillance, while Sue doubts any real tension between Corrinne and her brother in law.
Justice Department officials escorted escaped inmate Nash from Leavenworth to a Kansas City station where a volley of machine gun fire killed Nash and three officers. Vetterli was wounded, others escaped as assailants fled west. Witnesses described bullets shattering windows and passengers ducking for cover.
A large gathering of the High Point Lit Underwriters Association met Friday at L. H. Cherry Jr.’s home on Foress Hill Drive in Emerywood. J. C. Willefor led the program with C. R. Lanier opening the session.多 Seven new members joined and plans were started to seek national honors in expansion for the year.
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