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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
2
Partly cloudy with warmer conditions in central and southern areas tonight. Saturday sees partly cloudy skies with possible scattered showers in the mountains and far north central region. Northeasterly winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville shift to a more overcast pattern into the period.
Pilots should avoid taxiing through the center of the airport during takeoff and instead follow the edges of the taxi area. Do not enter a runway in use or that is preparing for takeoff to prevent head on collisions.
Traffic experts from major North Carolina industries will attend the North Carolina Traffic League annual membership meeting at the Sheraton hotel Tuesday. Delegates from across the state gather to discuss traffic safety, planning, and policy implications for urban and rural roads.
Stanley Winborne and Jud Pp. Wilhoit will be principal speakers at a meeting in Harlow. Expected attendees include executives from R. J. Reynolds, American Enka, Champion Fibre, Durhams hosiery and cotton mills, Sylva Paperboard, Champion Fibre Canton, and others from Greensboro Winston-Salem Raleigh and Norfolk.
Britain aims to boost the stabilization fund to shield the pound from further capital shifts. Sir John warned of global financial disturbance and sterling exposure to the French franc and the US dollar. He defended no broad policy change, framing the extra funds as insurance under the tripartite monetary accord.
Jurist and former congressman John Wood Fisburne died at his Charlottesville home at age 70. A prominent Virginia figure, he was long active in politics and law, shaping legal and political discourse in the state.
Rep Lister Hill of Alabama, chair of the House military affairs committee, will address Old Fort Raleigh July 28 for the 350th anniversary celebration of Virginia Dare, the first white child born in America.
June 25 Asheville report says the North Carolina Truck Owners association will hold a two day meeting in Asheville on July 23 and 24. The event will focus on industry issues and member concerns with participation expected from trucking firms across the state.
D L Jackson of Winterville, president, announced that about 500 members are expected for the North Carolina rural mail carriers association annual convention in Greenville on July 4 and 5.
Charles A. Hartley age 21 and Dorothy Harriss age 18 both of High Point were issued a marriage license by the register of deeds in Greensboro today.
Some vehicles now feature rear mounted flashing signs with left and right arrows. A dashboard button lights the appropriate arrow to indicate the driver’s intended turn.
Cambridge Maryland June 25 Policeman Paul Randall reported a truck leaving the strike bound Phillip s Packing plant struck and killed John Cephas a Negro in the crowd of strikers outside the gates Two non strikers were taken into custody after the incident.
New York June 26 railroads reporting May operating income before fixed charges and other income show Southern Railway at 1.313 million for 1937 versus 1.309 million in 1936.
Officials of the American Enka Corporation announce the construction of an addition and warehouse. Daniel Construction Company of Anderson, South Carolina was awarded the project on a bid of 46,987 dollars.
Jamestown settlers in 1607 faced disease and hunger with Captain John Smith playing a pivotal role. He allied with Powhatan, saved by Pocahontas, secured corn, and expanded farming before returning to England in 1609. He later led a 1614 expedition and died in 1631 aged 51. his portrait appears on a 1907 centennial stamp.
Bombings rocked Canton and Warren Ohio as a seven state steel strike deepened. A planned 30 000 miner march on Johnstown failed to materialize though 6000 were reported there. Protest telegrams were sent to Roosevelt and Perkins while Cincinnati leaders urged 50 to 100 delegates to Columbus to oppose national guardsmen reopening plants.
Police report a Phoenix couple had a quarrel ending with the husband walking home. The wife, unable to drive, locked the car and walked off, leaving the vehicle in the street for officers to tow.
In Greensboro on June 25 the Oakdale Cotton Mill of Jamestown took a voluntary non-suit against Charles H. Robertson collector of internal revenue. The suit sought to recover 146 thousand 998 dollars paid under the tax processing act. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision barring similar suits where mills cannot prove they absorbed the tax.
In Kirksville Missouri a roadside fireworks stand owned by George White exploded in a premature Fourth of July display after a patron lit firecrackers nearby. Firemen could not control the blaze as rockets and roman candles shot into the air.
A Kansas City night club owner reported a missing pay phone and pay box after a customer allegedly took them. The incident prompted police involvement as the instrument vanished with the customer.
A solemn about ten year old boy walked into a police station to report a lost black and white terrier. The desk sergeant comforted him and promised to search. The boy replied that when found the dog should go to the dog catcher, calling the animal no good.
A scientific note clarifies that whalebone is not bone but an elastic substance located in the mouths of whales.
Administration leaders claim at least 54 votes for a compromise to add one justice per year for each incumbent, despite a likely filibuster. They expect a late next week vote as Roosevelt meets at Jefferson Island. Some suggest delaying operation by a year or two or proposing a constitutional retirement age.
Walter Trotter sues J W Johnson Gate City Motor Co and J L Grubb trading as Southside Lumber Yard for 5000 for alleged May 19 1937 auto collision injuries. Harold D Suggs seeks 10000 against Harllees Inc and James Harris for April 21 1937 injuries. G K Loftin and R L Honbarrier seek 194 46 against T J Kimrey claiming forgery and misappropriation of a 194 46 check.
Greensboro June 25 Fairmont Construction of High Point was awarded low bid for building a residence for W. Houston Hendrix. Project cost estimated between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars.
The town commissioners will open bids on July 2 for construction of a water and sewage system in the municipality.
Senator Bridges pressed the postal chief for answers while Chairman McKellar urged him to state questions first. The tax inquiry chair expressed concern over many government tax experts resigning to aid taxpayers. Commissioner Helvering agreed to provide a list of resignations from recent years.
Visitors arrived at Harmony Ta Island for a three-part tour led by male Democratic congress members and cabinet officials. Each group will spend a day there, enjoying a buffet luncheon and talks after a fishing and meat-focused program.
Testimony sketches a dramatic scene as Father Divine may intervene when Hunt is acquitted or condemned. Mrs Peters and Mrs Gardner disagreed over a supposed event near Hunt in December. Witnesses described strange lights and shifting beliefs during the confrontation.
Chicago June 5 AP reports produce prices for 18 620 and 16 680 counts held steady with no change in listed values.
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