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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1937

Page

15

Tydings Speech Spurs Roosevelt Court Plan Support

Tydings speech signals an upcoming endorsement by the North Carolina General Assembly of President Roosevelt’s plan to expand the U S Supreme Court. While some oppose a joint resolution, observers expect approval in both houses, mirroring South Carolina’s action. The move targets Senator Bailey and local congressmen. Lon Folger’s committee plans a March 12 Victory Dinner to boost Roosevelt after the earlier event.

General Assembly Roosevelt U. S. Supreme Court North Carolina Congress South Carolina General Assembly Bailey National Lon Folger Memorial Auditorium

Confession Probe Continues In Charlottesville Case

The investigation tests the girl's clothing and vital organs in a meticulous effort by federal examiners as the Albemarle County prosecutor seeks to disprove parts of the confession. The dentist defendant remains jailed in Henrico with defense strategy not disclosed. Fife collected clay and plaster casts on Stony Point Road as Miller claimed the 18 year old high school junior died shortly after chloroform was given for an illegal abortion.

Atute Federal Bureau of Identification Albemarle County Henrico County Fife Stony Point Charlottesville Miller

Second Tenement Fire Stirs New York

In New York the Suffolk street blaze roused protests as about 200 homeless and sympathizers gathered at Pleecker street relief station that failed to open. Refugees aimed a sit down strike while Mulberry Bend residents demanded housing for fire victims. District attorney questioned 25 witnesses as tenant house Commissioner Langdon Post cited a city slum clearance pact reducing criminal responsibility.

Suffolk Street Pleecker Street Mulberry Bend Langdon Post

Surprise witness eyed for Roosevelt relief policy debate

The Committee to Hear Surprise Witness will discuss the WPA relief program as governors from New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota urge a restatement of policy. President Roosevelt may receive a White House visit by six governors to press their case amid concerns over rising local costs for unemployables. WPA director Harry L Hopkins announced plans to cut federal relief rolls by 560000 before June 1, reducing total from 2 150 000 to 1 600 000.

Rge Georgia Copeland New York Burke White House Massachusetts Rhode Island Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Roosevelt WPA Harry L. Hopkins

Forsyth Posse Sought After Attempted Car Abduction

A posse hunted an unidentified Negro after a daytime attempted abduction near Forsyth. Police said a man and a woman sat in a parked car when a man approached, opened the door, and demanded the woman exit. A hammer-threat was implied as a second car passed, and the assailant fled.

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Police Seek to Identify Bones in Chesterfield Grave

Police continued efforts to identify bones dug from a pauper’s grave in Chesterfield county. The remains are believed to be Edward H. Hawkins, a former state policeman killed last August in a cabin in the Murchie Mill area.

Richmond Chesterfield County Edward H. Hawkins Murchie Mill

Roosevelt Not To Attend Meet In Edenton

Mayor R W Spires announced President Roosevelt would not stop in Edenton for a one day state legislature session. He was advised by Marvin H McIntyre that work in Washington and prior engagements in Warm Springs Ga would require the President to depart directly.

Edenton Roosevelt R. W. Spires North Carolina Spires Marvin H. McIntyre Washington Warm Springs

Photographers Convene 12th State Convention at Chapel Hill

R M Grumman director of the university extension service said more than 100 photographers will attend the 12th annual state convention in Chapel Hill on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chapel Hill R. M. Grumman University Extension Service

Jaycees Turn To Business At Meet

The Southeastern Region convention of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce in Charlotte shifted from entertainment to business and administration. About 100 delegates from Norfolk to Miami attended the gathering with Walter Holman of Portland, Oregon, visiting and Dr. B. W. Daniel of Clemson College delivering the keynote banquet address.

Charlotte Mar United States Junior Chamber of Commerce B. W. Daniel Clemson College Norfolk Miami Fla Walter Holman Portland Ore

Negroes Testify in Flogging Murder Trial at Raleigh

In Wake Superior court Alonzo Perry and Henry Estes testified as their defense in the flogging murder case of Norris Clifton the 25 year old farmer. Judge Marshall T. Spears denied a non-suit motion and weighed reducing charges from first to second degree murder. The judge did not rule on the charge reduction urging possible death sentence removal.

Raleigh Mar Alonzo Perry Henry Estes Norris Clifton Wake Superior Court Marshall T. Spears

Moore County forms Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Carthage March 6. Mayor G D Stutz of Southern Pines James Tuft of Pinehurst and Edsar Brown of Hemp named to Moore County ABC board at a joint meeting of county commissioners health and education boards. Pinehurst and Southern Pines liquor stores were previously run by Wilson County ABC board.

Carthage G. D. Stutz Southern Pines James Tuft Pinehurst Edsar Brown Hemp Moore County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board County Commissioners, Health and Education Boards Wilson County ABC

Chicago Produce Market Butter Prices Steady

Butter prices held steady at 7 310 per quantity with no change. Other fruit and goods listed show varied steady figures across the market with local receipts storage and grading notes noted, including firsts and extras among items.

Chicago

Ershler's Incorporated Receives State Charter

Three firms obtained charters from Secretary of State Thad Eure in Raleigh. Service Paint Company of Asheville will sell painter supplies with $100,000 authorized capital and $300 subscribed by local Smiths. Yadkin Valley Chevrolet Company of Denton will operate auto sales with $25,000 authorized capital and $4,000 subscribed by Hoover Johnson and Crofts. Ershler's Incorporated of High Point will run retail stores with $25,000 authorized capital and $150 subscribed by the Ershler family.

Raleigh Thad Eure Service Paint Company of Asheville Bretney Smith Stacy Smith T. Carlisle Smith, Jr Yadkin Valley Chevrolet Company Denton C A. Hoover N. V. Johnson D. H. Crofts Ershler’s, Incorporated High Point L. Ershler B. Ershler E. B. Ershler

Child's Battered Body Found Near Mill Pond

Authorities say Beverly Ann was murdered, with autopsy findings indicating violence and an attempted assault. Her body, bound with a steel hoop, was found late yesterday near the Thi bault home, a quarter mile from the residence as relatives mourn and seek privacy for the mother.

Beverly Ann Mill Pond Thibault Parker Claremont N. H General Hospital

Divorce bill passes Senate amid debate over self interest

Senators Pittman Hill Gravely backed a divorce measure, arguing legislators with institutional knowledge aid the government. They did not finish the free textbook bill before adjournment. The House met briefly after midnight then recessed until Monday.

Pittman Lee Hill Durham Gravely Nash House

Fight for Control of Labor Quicken Campaign

A labor dispute heats as a committee is authorized to reorganize the company union structure. William Green of the AF of L declines to back the Carnegie-Illinois group until it is free from company influence. The CIO committee will meet in Washington on Tuesday to discuss union drives in major industries including textiles with 1,250,000 workers employed.

Lewis William Green A. F. of L Carnegie- Illinois Committee For Industrial Organization Washington

Marian Martin Spring Frocks Promised in New Patterns

The ad touts Marian Martin patterns 9148 and 9089 with sizes 10 to 18 and 2 to 10 respectively. It highlights fabric needs, price 15c each, 30c for both, and includes instructions for ordering via The Enterprise Pattern Department, 232 W 18th St New York. It also promotes a Marian Martin pattern book and upcoming fabric news.

Marian Martin Marian Martinsew Enterprise Pattern Department W. 18Th St New York

Attention and Interest in Child Education Debate

A 1937 NEA Service piece argues attention fuels learning and may create interest, with examples of children Joe and Josephine to illustrate natural preferences. Editors note debate on whether attention or interest should precede others in shaping talent and education paths.

Joe Joseph Josephine Mark Mack Talen Mes Atention

Not Same Porter James Identified in Court Records

The Enterprise states Porter James who drew six men on county roads in municipal court is not the Porter James living at 2405 East Green Street. Court records show the sentenced person is a Black man.

Porter James East Green Street

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