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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1936

Page

2

Problems Hit Lemke Union Party Campaign

Philadelphia June 22 Rep William Lemke of Dakota faces a string of problems in his Union party campaign for the presidency. Leaders say he is likely to lose ground due to laws barring a new party late in the race and possible efforts by Democrats to crowd out his bid. Wisconsin Farmer Labor Federation debated backing the Union ticket while other groups weighed their stance. Dr Frank E Townsend planned a conference to discuss support while Rev Gerald L K Smith offered aid to back planks tied to Coughlin style policy and old age security.

Philadelphia William Lemke Dakota Wisconsin Farmer-Labor Probe Federation Oshkosh Union Party Frank E. Townsend

McDonald Campaign Sought Liquor Backing Denied

Raleigh dispatch reports McDonald forces sought campaign funds from liquor interests but were refused after a private North Carolina survey showed Clyde Hoey would win easily. A Raleigh insider with Washington ties allegedly offered services to back Dr. McDonald, but liquor firms declined.

McDonald Forces North Carolina Clyde R. Hoey Raleigh Washington Ralph W. McDonald Dr. McDonald McDonald Mr. Hoey Hoey Liquor New York

Mystery Slaying in Pittsburgh Claims Three Lives

In Pittsburgh a husband Martin Feely 34 a University of Pittsburgh physical instructor was at a New Jersey boys camp when the three Feelys were found strangled in their apartment. A thumb print on a hammer near the bodies emerged as the clearest lead for police. Eleanor Feely and two children Janice 3 Bobby 5 were killed in their home.

Eleanor Feely Janice Bobby Pittsburgh Martin Feely University of Pittsburgh New Jersey

North Carolina parole system praised as among best in south

The 1935 parole program in North Carolina receives praise from Richard H. Chappel of Atlanta as a leading southern model. The survey, led by Justin Miller for the U S Department of Justice, will review about 500 paroled cases with 40 case workers to study post release outcomes and effectiveness starting mid July.

En Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh North Carolina General Assembly South Richard H. Chappel Atlanta U. S. Department of Justice Justin Miller Duke University Law School WPA Department of Justice Gill Chappel

Witnesses killed in St Louis strike crime

Two unemployed men who witnessed a $400 bonus rollery of a former soldier were found beaten to death in their squalid living quarters in an abandoned riverfront building.

ST. Louis

Tar Heel Kiwanis Delegation Heads to 20th International Convention

Kiwanians from North and South Carolina travel to Washington for Kiwanis International's 20th annual convention. Four days of discussions cover child welfare urban rural issues adult education and public affairs. The Carolinas district is led by Governor J Henry LeRoy Jr of Elizabeth City with lieutenant governors Oliver Young Brownlee J Wade Hendricks Emil Bernstecker Herbert D Vail Ed L Cloyd Samuel E Leonard and the Rev T C Johnson among attendees.

Washington Carolinas Kiwanis International J. Henry LeRoy, Jr Elizabeth City Carolinaa Oliver Young Brownlee Hendersonville J. Wade Hendricks Statesville Emil Bernstecker Greensboro Herbert D. Vail Pinehurst Ed L. Cloyd Raleigh Samuel FE. Leonard Rocky Mount T. C. Johnson Kinston

Arkansas Sizzles As Summer Starts

Arkansas heats up as official summer begins with forecasts of generally fair and warm weather across the trans-Mississippi region. Texarkana reports 107 degrees, Eldorado 106, and Little Rock 100 as crops wilt in the heat.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas South Weather Bureau trans-Mississippi Texarkana Eldorado Mercury Lidle Rock Dale Reson

Execution Papers Held Up In Gattis Case

Raleigh June 22. Execution papers against Rev. E H Gattis minister and filling station operator for the 18000 alienation of affections judgment were delayed at Paige counsel request. The first writ must be issued served and returned not satisfied before a second writ could issue and risks imprisonment if unsettled. Paige previously sued for 40000 after a jury found the minister had stolen the affections of Paige s wife.

Raleigh E. H. Gattis Hoke M. Paige Paige Sarah Allen Gattis M. W. Barnhill

Funeral services held for Thomas Roland Emmons

Thomas Roland Emmons of Thomasville died Friday. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at four o clock from the Rockwell Street home with many mourners in attendance. Pallbearers included Sam Deveese N A Clodfelter S A Wood Vasen Cook Walter Panes and Homer Smith. Interment followed in Liberty Baptist church cemetery near Thomasville.

Thomas Roland Emmons Thomasville Rockwell Street Sam Deveese N. A. Clodfelter S. A. Wood Vasen Cook Walter Panes Homer Smith Flowere Liberty Baptist Church

Funeral for Gerald Dean Myers Held at Fairgrove M E Church

A large crowd attended the funeral for Gerald Dean Myers seven fatally injured when struck by a truck Friday. Services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Fairgrove M E Church by Rev. A Kennedy and Rev. W R Jenkins with pallbearers Dalton Fritts Moose Clodfelter Harold Sechrest Dalton Myers and Raymond Kennedy. Interment followed in the Fairgrove church cemetery.

Gerald Dean Myers Thomasville Fairgrove M. E. Church Julian Myers A. ©. Kennedy W. R. Jenkins Dalton Fritts Moose Clodfelter Harold Sechrest Dalton Myers Raymond Brown Kennedy Fairgrove Church

Hostage Taken As Escaped Convicts Move North

Two men believed to be Luke Trammell and Forest Gibson, escapees from the Retrieve prison farm after killing a guard, abducted J. W. Cassagne a 60 year old Columbus man and headed north with him as a hostage. A posse led by G. M. Arnold tracked them toward Rock Island fourteen miles south of Columbus, but a group of Negroes reported Cassagne had joined the men in his car.

Columbus Tex Retrieve J. W. Cassagne Luke Trammell Forest Gibson Rock Island G. M. Arnold Retrieve Farm Cassagne

Steam Valve Burst at Continental Furniture Plant Injures Workers

Firemen from companies one two and six and the aerial were called at 7:80 this morning to the Continental Furniture company after a steam valve exploded, causing random steam in the boiler room. There were injuries, but the plant operated as usual today.

Continental Furniture Company

Kidnapers Decree Amid Berlin Dispatch June 22

Reichs fuehrer Adolf Hitler issues decree during war time in Berlin setting new wartime measures. The directive references security actions and aims to consolidate control across occupied territories.

Berlin

Talmadge Seeks Support in Fight on New Deal Aims

Governor Eugene Talmadge, a New Deal critic, urges Al Smith and other Democrats to side with him against Roosevelt within the Democratic party. He clarifies he will not bolt the ticket and claims to have helped the Georgia in Supreme Court cases opposing certain New Deal policies.

Atlanta Eugene Talmadge al Smith Roosevelt Democratic Party Georgia Talmadger Supreme Court

Graham Slated For $10,000 Year Job

The Times reports Lt Gov A H Sandy Graham, a defeated candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, is slated for a $10,000 a year post in Wilmington for at least 12 years. He polled 126000 votes in the first primary and may join the United States Board of Tax Appeals with Huey-for-governor support. Seawell’s unexpired term ends as the 1928 GOP nominee leaves.

Raleigh the Times A. H Sandy) Graham Werigton Graham United States Board of Tax Appeals Herbert F. Seawell Carthage

Husband Killed. Woman Surrenders in Maryland Farm Case

Mrs Mary L Almony surrendered to police after her husband Hollis M Almony was shot to death at their Parkton farm. Coroner charged the 40 year old woman with murder and jailed her in Towson. Patrolman said she admitted the shooting claiming he threatened to burn down the house and kill her.

Parkton Mds Mary L. Almony Hollis M. Almony T. Walter Allen Baltimore County Towson Roland Johnson Almony

Sweden backs new Garbo shows early Ingrid Bergman promise

A Swedish report previews a young actress named Ingrid Bergman as a potential Garbo successor. The piece notes her charm and growing appeal to European audiences while suggesting she may soon attract American attention.

New Garbo Sweden Ingrid Bergman

First Half Title At Stake Tuesday In Amateur League

Harriss Covington and Oakdale square off at Willis Park Tuesday at 4 pm for the first half championship. Furniture City and Guilford were edged in the half race and knockout occurred in Saturday’s playoff. A large crowd is expected.

Harriss-Covington Oakdale Willis Park Furniture City Guilford

Mrs. Minnie Lee Hooker Dies at Home

Minnie Lee Hooker wife of W M Hooker died at her home 224 East Washington Street shortly after 10 30 this morning after a brief illness She was born in Randolph county September 10 1887 daughter of Neal and Elvira Heads Lemmons She operated a boarding house 17 years and is survived by husband son W S Hooker and sisters Mrs Sam Hooker Asheboro and Mrs M Farlowe Scargove Funeral services set for West Bend Methodist Church near Asheboro Tuesday at 2 pm with interment in church cemetery leaving 12 45 pm from the home

Minnie Lee Hooker W. M. Hooker East Washington Street Randolph County Neal Elvira Heads Lemmons W. S. Hooker Sam Hooker

Funeral Rites Held for Ernest F. Chappell near Elkin

Funeral services for Ernest Franklin Chappell were conducted at Swaim's Baptist Church near Elkin with Rev. Bliss Norman officiating. A prior service was held at the home near Thomasville by Rev. W. R. Jenkins. Pallbearers were Myrtle Desk Company coworkers J. C. Yarborough, Roy Rector, Jones Burns, Clarence King, Jack Rickard, and C. Brooke. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Ernest F. Chappell Ernest Franklin Chappell Swaim’s Baptist Elkin Bliis Norman Thomasville W. R. Jenkins Unity Chapel M. E Myrtle Desk Company J. C. Yarborough Roy Rector Jones Burns Clarence King Jack Rickard C. Brooke

Dog Bum Walks Tampa Waterfront With Credit

At the river Front bar in Tampa on June 22 a white dog named Bum is said to have seven years on the waterfront. The dog uses credit for luxuries and often woofs for candy while sailors drop dimes to settle the bills. Bum has no fixed owner and is treated as part of the bar scene.

Tampa Fla River Front Anyonelse

Regatta Draws 80,000 to Poughkeepsie for Intercollegiate Rowing

Thousands crowd the Hudson for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship regatta in Poughkeepsie. Eastern powers led by Cornell challenge five eastern and two western colleges across three races as boats race for the IC4A title and glory on a sunlit day.

Poughkepsie Hudson Intercollegiate Rowing Association Cornell Navy Golden Bears California Columbia Syracuse Washington Columba

Riggs Captures National Clay Court Title in Chicago

Robert Riggs of Los Angeles, national junior champion, won the national clay court singles title with a straight set 6-1 6-4 victory over Frankie Parker of Milwaukee who entered as the top seed. In doubles, Riggs and Wayne Sabin defeated Joe Diarmid of Chicago and Eugene Merace of New York 4-6 6-2 7-5.

Chicago Far West Robert Riggs Los Angeles Champain Frankie Parker Milwaukee Riggs Wayne Sabin Hollywood Johle Diarmid Eugene Mebrace New York

Ralph Guldahl Captures Western Open With 64 Final Round

Ralph Guldahl, 24, won the Western Open at Davenport with a final 33-31-64 round for a 274 total, his first Western and major title. The performance surpassed by Tommy Armour's 273 record from 1929, and follows a period without club connection.

Davenport Ralph Guldahl Tommy Armour Milwaukee

Deranged Mother Kills 3 and Self in Madison

Sheriff says Annie B. Jones 32 used a rifle to slay her twin sons Robert and Edward 4 and son Norman 2 then killed herself in a secluded oat field behind the family home. He reports the mother tied the children and shot them at close range before dying.

Madison Martin J. Gallant Annie B. Jones Robert Edward Norman Gallant

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