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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1937
Page
7
In Raleigh Henry Averill reports the March deadline frenzy as legislators hurry to pass local measures before adjournment. The House spends hours reading rules and approving purely local bills while the state legislature nears a jammed endgame.
Enterprise Bureau reports 2 776 of 4 946 inspected gasoline pumps were rejected for inaccuracy and 69 repaired in six months by the state department. C D Baucom notes North Carolina holds 28 000 to 28 000 pumps in use and outlines strict type and efficiency requirements for new installations.
Injuries from an auto pane accident later led to the death of Murray Humphrey a 34 year old state way employe. His brother in Chesterfield D C was with him at the scene when he died.
The guide lists seven reviewing bodies including the Daughters of the American Revolution and California Congress of Parents and Teachers to rate pictures for families. DODSWORTH stars Walter Huston and Mary Astor with strong dramatic writing and deep human themes, while TELL THE WIFE offers light comedy with urban wit. Other titles include ONCE A MOUSE, CRIMINAL LAWYER, NIGHT AT THE OPERA, and CAROLINA with classifications ranging from Adults to Family audiences.
North Carolina fair with heavy southeast coastal activity and cold nights. Tuesday in western and central areas expect rising temperatures with fair skies. South Carolina fair with continued cold tonight. Tuesday brings gradual warming in extreme northwest areas. Winds light to moderate northwest, shifting westerly in the north and variable in the south.
The guide explains painting galvanized iron by applying a vinegary surface coat and waiting three days before paint to prevent peeling. It also gives quick raisin prep for cake and a method to remove a broken window pane using a red hot poker.
Garfield Jolly aged 35 died after nine wounds in a car quarrel with Gordon Gallman 83 who surrendered to the sheriff and was charged with murder. Fred Sanders testified at a coroner inquest that Gallman slashed Jolly's neck severing the jugular vein. Sanders drove Jolly to a hospital where he died shortly after.
A fragmentary review notes Harpo Mars and Kitty Carlisle among a cast list for MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY at RIALTO with references to Allan Jones and Lloyd. It mentions the Kell- Artist and Burton showings and assigns rating notes for family and youth audiences amid a jumble of names and credits.
Union City Oklahoma March reports farmer J A Webb crossed cotton with okra to deter boll weevils. The state agriculture board backed wilt resistance and Webb touted purple cotton yielding premium profits and a long staple "sea island" variety. He aims to beat the weevil with further experiments.
Roberta Lee presents etiquette Q and A covering wedding announcements mail timing, interrupting conversations, place settings, correct closings in letters, hostess delegations for introductions, and signals of poor breeding, with practical guidance and examples.
OPEN TOURNERY St Augustine Florida March 1 Outlanding minine wolf stars open the East Coast elf tournament here tomorrow. Berg Minneapolis miss and Kathryn Hemphill of Columbia head the list.
A federal comptroller report touts banking safety while an Ohio Valley resident doubts the claim. The piece contrasts official assurances with individual skepticism about the stability of local banks.
A proposed North Carolina law would drop the practice of kissing the Bible when taking oaths. Rep Virgil Wilson argues the ritual is outdated and unsanitary, noting dirty outer surfaces and potential disease transmission. The bill, referred to Judiciary Committee No 1, seeks to replace the oath with a simple affirmation.
The county option liquor law is in force in North Carolina with judges awaiting printed copies to interpret its terms. A Greensboro case paused as the judge plans to study the statute, which prohibits transporting intoxicating liquor beyond legal limits into certain counties. The provision about transporting legally acquired liquor faces debate, but appears clear on the prohibition. Transportation may prove hard to prove without direct sale, as enforcement could hinge on where the liquor is moved.
Columbia March 1 Rep W Clyde Grahar of Florence said he would press a bill to join North Carolina and Georgia in limiting tobacco production. He noted the measure closely mirrors North Carolina's act and expects Georgia to follow if South Carolina participates.
Raleigh March 1 Bruce Etheridge director of the department of conservation and development said a southern Montgomery county Indian mound slated for exploration to study Indian culture and preserve relics has been deeded to North Carolina L D Frutchey former Richmond County commissioner chairman deeded it to the state Etheridge added the mound may be named a state historical monument if deemed sufficiently important by the department
Washington dispatch notes both sides claim time favors them as Roosevelt pushes for a liberal Supreme Court. Administration seeks retirement pay and potential vacancies to shape the court while facing opposition from state legislatures bar associations and a hostile press. Farm and labor groups rally behind Roosevelt amid calls for constitutional changes and potential limits on court power.
Flies serve as prey for meat-eating spiders and certain fly species feed on spiders. The passage notes a predator prey dynamic within arachnid and insect interactions.
North Carolina agriculture officials release the 1937 farm stock census as of January 1, 1937. Hogs rise 15 percent, work stock up 1 percent, cattle and sheep decline, horses and mules up slightly with total values rising despite lower per head values.
Reading notes teach proper word use and pronunciation. The article lists common errors such as misused phrases and misspellings, and urges daily vocabulary growth with a focus on the noun prognostic meaning an omen indicating a future event.
Former Governor J C B Ehringhaus will be the principal speaker at the Democratic party victory dinner in Durham on Thursday night.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a quick remedy for chest colds bronchial coughs and related symptoms. It urges readers to consult a druggist for Creomulsion and claims ease from persistent coughing with a simple purchase.
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