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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
2
Transcript details a volunteer member urging unity and backing as officials continue probing. The material notes Roosevelt's Friday address and emphasizes solidarity among supporters, while a Seattle law bans sprinkling salt on sidewalks to melt snow.
In London on June 29 a private hearing before a Bow Street magistrate set an arrangement for Count Haugwitz-Reventlow to face charges alleged by his heiress-wife Barbara Hutton that he wrote a threatening letter. Scotland Yard attended. bailiffs were excluded. No hearing date was set. must await Count’s return from Paris. Sir Patrick Hastings and Roger Winn represented the Countess. Norman Birkett and Vernon Gattie spoke for the Count.
The seventh annual farmers picnic sponsored by Davidson County Granges and the county board of agriculture will be held July 19 at Mills Home Orphanage, Thomasville. National Grange lecturer James Farmer headlines, with state lecturer Katie King and local leaders hosting a day of music, contests, and a 12:30 picnic dinner. Local merchants fund prizes as all county granges boost the event.
Hore-Belisha denies suggesting Sandys lacked duty as an officer. Sandys, a second lieutenant in the London anti aircraft brigade of the Royal Artillery Territorial Army, faces a court to determine if an army officer breached trust.
Mrs. Maiie Thomas a High Point school teacher filed suit in municipal court against National Casualty Company Detroit Michigan to recover under a special insurance policy of the North Carolina Education Association. She alleges the contract covers loss time due to illness and hospital and surgical services and that the firm refused to indemnify after she fell ill March 16 1938 and was treated at a High Point hospital.
In 1931 about 125000 white tailed deer were killed within 300 miles of New York City as a population control or hunting context.
Irvington New York June 29 Mrs Hedi Heusser a red haired divorcee mother of two entered the home of Rollo K Blanchard a wealthy water meter maker saying she would not leave until he married her. Blanchard moved his two children and staff to his yacht on the Hudson. Heusser announced new plans to her attorney in the rain after a long vigil. Blanchard denies proposing and says he will not marry but will keep her as an unwelcome guest.
About 1,600 names were gathered at a mass meeting of the Lord's Day Alliance of High Point at Pilgrim Holiness church seeking stricter Sunday observance. More names are being collected and a follow up meeting is planned at Rankin Memorial Methodist Protestant church.
San Francisco June 29 The International Kiwanis Club committee on business standards urged voluntary codes to curb deceptive advertising financial manipulation poor merchandise and inadequate service The program favors merchant agreements on business hours Kiwanis aid in settling labor disputes and honest bidding on public works The International convention votes on officers with G H Hatfield expected to succeed F Trafford Taylor as president
Olive Roberts Barton argues truthfulness hinges on simple living and steady example. She notes fear drives most child lying and urges parents to uncover a child's reasons and avoid punishing confession to sustain honesty.
New York date shows Rep Bruce Barton warns at a National Education Association convention that fifty years of neglect by the so called best people has eroded civic responsibility. He cites a western youth discussion group where only love marriage and job topics drew crowds and politics drew none.
The speaker urges giving a hearing to a troubled child and seeking truth through understanding. If behavior is habitual and disruptive, a change of daily routine and new interests may help. Emphasis is on discovering the underlying cause and treating with patience and honesty.
An international train carrying 210 foreigners of seven nations left Hankow with 26 German advisers to the Chinese army remaining to depart later on July 5. Farewell functions delayed their departure while the train heads toward Hongkong, with 150 Americans, over 200 Britons, about 60 French, and a similar number of Germans aboard or to join at Changsha. General Bar on Alexander von Falke heads the German advisers aboard.
Chicago June 29 butter sales total 1 161 374 units unsettled creamery extra firata 90 91 score 24 to 25 percent standards 90 centralized carrots 254 percent other prices unchanged eggs 14 994 steady fresh graded firsts local 1944 other prices unchanged
Some fish bear teeth in the jaws some along the inner mouth and pharynx and others are armed with teeth in the esophagus.
Claude E Reitzel Jr was elected president of the American Business club succeeding E E Mendenhall Jr. Other officers named include Byron Haworth James Foscue W Chase Idol Jr Mac Moore Arthur Fidler and Billy Sheloff. The new board features John Clinard Ray Nibbelink Philip Davis Brooks Reitzel and the presidents. Brooks Reitzel reported on the National A B C convention in Amarillo Texas. Ed Speare won the attendance prize.
High Point cases set for the one week special term of criminal court opening in Greensboro led by Judge H Hoyle Sink. Willie Boy Lassiter faces murder charges for the May 15 killing. other High Point defendants include Rebecca Ball for breaking and entering and larceny. Willie Johnson for multiple break ins and thefts. Bob Greer charged with an $11 robbery. Roy McCarter for receiving stolen money and weapons. John W Poe arraigned for reckless driving.
Three warrants issued in High Point against J B Cooper of Diamond Full Fashioned Hosiery for alleged labor law breaches. Charges include exceeding ten hours for male workers, over nine hours for female workers, and failing to maintain accurate time records.
Carrick Avenue residents saw a backyard trash fire they thought resembled a Holocaust and called High Point fire department. Firefighters started a hose line but found M. Skull at 806 Carrick Avenue burning insulation off electric wires as a business occupation.
About 4000 communities across the United States employ chlorine to ensure safe drinking water. The practice, aimed at removing harmful bacteria, began roughly 26 years ago.
Many residents plan to vote absentee in High Point as Fourth of July weekend draws departures. Ballots available at the county board office for those unable to attend on Saturday. Claude Melver appointed to handle absentee ballots for the Teague campaign.
Forsyth Union Pender Onslow and Alexander counties will receive modern prison camps. The State Highway and Public Works commission plans spending 215000 of its million prison improvement funds for camp construction. Forsyth camp will house 150 prisoners with 55000 spent.
The Midsummer Night Dream ers, a local National Junior Shakespeare clubs affiliate, held a formal initiation at St. Marys Parish House. Officers announced include Shir ley Redding president and Esther Marie Free secretary, with a social hour and stunts to follow.
A proposed improvement would house 100 prisoners per facility at a cost of 40 000 dollars each. The program would be financed by 550 000 dollars in state funds and a 450 000 dollar PWA grant.
Mrs. Nancy Hinton died early Tuesday at her East High Street home and funeral services were held at the 1st Baptist Church with Dr. Bullock of Raleigh presiding. She was one of High Point's oldest residents and is survived by four daughters. Interment followed at Oakhill cemetery.
Funeral services for infant Bobby Jean Welborn daughter of Mrs Thelma Welborn were held Tuesday at Hoover's Funeral Home conducted by Rev M Parnell.
The Sunrise Baptist Association gathered at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Macedonia on Tuesday night led by principal speaker Rev. M. Parnell.
Mrs. L. H. Legrande entertained her son Percy Mitchell with a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening. Dancing was enjoyed by the guests and delicious refreshments were served.
Personal J A Hobbins and Reverend M Par Nell spent Monday in Asheboro visiting local residents and discussing community matters.
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