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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1938

Page

2

Mrs Deal's Father Dies En Route Home After Visit

Mrs R L Deal of 623 West exington avenue received word today of the sudden death of her father Charles Anderson Pine Grove Pa. He died last night on a bus near Washington D C while en route home after visiting his daughter. The death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs Deal and a second daughter two sons accompany the family to Pine Grove for funeral arrangements.

R. L. Deal Westexington Avenue Charles Anderson Pine Grove Washington, D. C Kinderson Derson

Bath Order instituted by Henry I for knightly accolade

The British Order of the Bath established under King Henry I required all recipients to undergo thorough washing before receiving the accolade, signaling the ceremony's ceremonial purity.

Henry I

Railroads consider wage cuts as 1932 precedent looms

Chicago March 18 The Association of American Railroads met to discuss wage reductions and other actions to cope with a critical financial situation. Executives from 142 railroads attended. A 1932 depression cut of 10 percent is cited as a past example, while a recent five percent freight rate increase is noted.

Chicago American Railroads Association of American Railroads J. J. Pelley Association

Local North Carolina Weather and Rail Wage Talks

North Carolina forecast favors cooler nights with frost possible in the extreme southeast while Saturday looks fair and warmer. Winds from Hatteras to Jacksonville shift from northwest tonight toward southeast Saturday. In labor news, union leaders warn of resistance to wage cuts as a three member commission heads to study federal aid for railroads following recent wage gains totaling about 135 million dollars.

North Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Siow Brotherhoods Roosevelt W. M. W. Splawn

Federal committee studies rail consolidation agency

A special presidential panel reviewed creating a federal body to promote railroad consolidation and reorganization. The group, led by Walter M. W. Splawn, Joseph B. Eastman, and Charles D. Mahaffie, aims to forward recommendations to Congress within two to three weeks. Proponents say large economies could reach 200 to 250 million dollars, with strong government powers required.

Washington Congress Walter M. W. Splawn Interstate Commerce Commission Joseph B. Eastman Charles D. Mahaffie Splawn

Unemployment Checks Received in North Carolina

Unemployment compensation totaling 1895.80 arrived at the local office of the North Carolina State Employment Service for distribution to residents. A long list of claim numbers accompanies the notice.

North Carolina

Notice of Re sale of Land Under Devise of Trust

Trustee D C MacRae announces a public auction of three described tracts in High Point North Carolina at the Guilford County Court House East Door Greensboro 2 00 pm March 25 1938. Sale follows default on a deed of trust dated July 2 1934 recorded in Book 744 page 430 with a 5 percent deposit required and bid starting at 2205 00.

ET. Embler D. C. MacRae Office of the Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina Guilford County Court House Greensboro High Point Thomas Cook Pettiford Harris Oress Theophilus White Harrison White Henry Sechrest Hayworth Isaac Pettiford Harrison J. BR. Harris High Point Amusement Company Troy and Bridges Street Troy Street Said OF Trust A. P. Brown Truswe

Ginsberg Aims Recovery Push With Hearn Stores

Leonard Ginsberg president of the Hearn Department stores in New York City is in High Point meeting local industrialists for a nationwide consumer buying movement. The campaign seeks to raise production and employ 13 million unemployed, with the company preparing to spend millions on surplus goods and advance cash on orders to fund working capital. A Madison Square Garden launch on March 21 with Governor Earl will mark the official start, as Ginsberg continues scouting in South Carolina Georgia and Tennessee, accompanied by Lance Harris Leslie Spence J Varni and James O'Donnell.

Leonard Ginsberg Hearn Department Stores, Incorporated New York City High Point Mr. Ginsberg Hearn George H. Earl Pennsylvania Madison Square Garden New York South Carolina Georgia Tennessee Lance Harris Leslie Spence J. Varni James O'Donnell

Moth Tongue Coils Like Watch Spring When Idle

A sphinx moth exhibits a coiled tongue that folds neatly, resembling a watch spring, when not in use. The observation notes the insect’s remarkable feeding apparatus and its tucked posture.

List of document page references and line numbers

The provided text is a sequence of numeric page and line identifiers such as 99, 76,242-99 and 90,091-99, listing numerous references with inconsistent punctuation. No coherent event, person, or organization is described in readable form.

History of Hotels Presented By Thomason At Kiwanis Luncheon

Harry Thomason executive secretary of the Southern Hotel association told Kiwanis members at the Elwood hotel luncheon about the history of hotels from ancient inns to modern lodging. R K Young introduced him while R B Shelton joined the club as a new member and visitors A Scott Parker Jr and R C Lucas attended. Carey Davis and Olivia Ends provided music as Thomason discussed inn and tavern origins and notable historic hotels.

Harry Thomason Southern Hotel Association Kiwanis Club Elwood Hotel R. K. Young Thomason R. B. Shelton A. Scott Parker, Jr R. C. Lucas Carey Davis Olivia Ends American Europe England America

National Guard Units Undergo Federal Inspection in High Point

Lieut.-Col. Edward P. Noyes inspected Captain Sam H. Strickland's Headquarters Battery and Combat Train of the 252nd Coast Artillery, and Battery BE led by Captain Sam Holt, as two High Point guard units face a War Department report and a pass or fail grading after the annual federal review.

High Point National Guard Edward P. Noyes 264Th Coast Artillery Georgia Noyes Sam H. Strickland 252Nd Coast Artillery Sam Holt Army War

London Sees 61 Years Without Rain This March Morning

Weather record notes no measurable rain on March 16 in London for 61 consecutive years, marking a rare dry morning in the capital.

London

Weddings in the United States Every Five Seconds

A statistic notes that weddings occur nationwide at an average rate of one wedding every five seconds. The fact highlights the frequent rate of nuptials across the country.

United States

Found Dead Near Rail Track in Gastonia

William Randolph Smith aged 46 was found dead beside a nevaiied track near Gastonia North Carolina. Coroner C C Wallace said evidence indicated Smith had been struck by a train while seated at the edge.

Gastonia N. C William Randolph Smith Casek C. C. Wallace Smith

House Passes Referendum Plan on Barley Tobacco Quota

The House sent to the White House a bill authorizing Secretary Wallace to conduct a referendum of barley tobacco growers to decide if marketing quotas should apply to this year’s crop.

Washington House White House Senate Wallace

Hosiery Mill Planned for Gastonia by National Weaving

Robert Jackson, longtime manager of the National Weaving company at Lowell, announced plans to establish a 150000 dollar full fashioned hosiery mill in Gastonia. The project marks a major expansion and is set to create new local jobs.

Gastonia Robert Jackson National Weaving Company Lowell

Hold-up and robbery reported to police

Hold-up and robbery of Elmer Torrance, a Negro drug store delivery boy, at 803 Thurston Street was reported last night. Torrance, from Mann's No. 2 drug store, said three men robbed him of $19 after he delivered a package of cigarettes crackers cheese and a bottle of beer. police have no suspects.

Elmer Torrance Thurston Street Torrance Mann No. 2

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