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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1937
Page
11
High Point's postmaster C. Clark draws bipartisan support for mayoral run while traffic light controls and police staffing are highlighted. City population around 50 000 to 60 000 prompts calls for traffic signal reforms and at least 50 officers to ensure law enforcement within a one mile radius of the corporate limits.
The High Point Community Concert Association closed its membership drive just shy of 1,000, reporting over 900 members. Plans include two of three planned concerts featuring Carola Goya and the Gordon String Quartette, with a top operatic star to be announced. President Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson praised the drive and anticipated the best program yet. Members listed include N. T. Pratge, Betty Lynn Williard, H. N. Williard, and several Koonces and Williams.
Political observers say High Point faces a sparse election season with no primary likely for Democratic or Republican parties. A three- party split seems unlikely under the city charter. The Board of Elections, led by Ben L. Herman and W. T. Powell, will manage registrars and filings with April 13 deadline for primary intentions and April 20 if a primary is held. The general election is set for May 4.
The First Methodist Protestant Junior church presents a Bibli cal Easter pageant titled In Josephs Garden in the church assembly room Friday evening at 8 oclock.
Canada held leadership in asbestos export in 1935 with 100,186 tons exported, part of a world total production of 209,000 tons. Canadian production reached 143,000 tons during the year.
The State Employment Service announces new job openings and career paths in its organization. With 206 staff, 15 district offices and 16 outposts, it plans civil service merit exams on April 16 17 and will issue statewide eligible lists for appointments based on a 150 point scoring system.
Scoutmaster Delk Smith of Troop 4 Wesley Memorial Church is named Assistant Scout Master for the regional troop attending the World Jamboree in Vogelenzang Bloemendaal Holland July 29 to August 13 1937 He will lead equipment and business affairs for 36 Scouts from North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida and will also head this group at the National Scout Jamboree in Washington June 30 to July 9 He has served 14 years as Scoutmaster and held council commissioner and troop organization chair roles Under his oversight about 300 boys have joined the troop Three regional vacancies remain open to Uwharrie Council Scouts until March 25 Contact Mr Smith or Scout headquarters for details Names of attending Scouts from the council are Jimmy Millis Bob Amos Jr Bobby Stroupe Charles Ward David Stedman Bobby Carpenter and Bobby Hutchinson.
An old-time exhibition will be held at the Whiteheart School house three miles north of Thomasville on Easter Monday starting at 10 am. The program features songs recitations string music and entertainment and is sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed church.
Trinity Grange will meet Monday at 7:30 with an open meeting featuring a mock trial. The public is invited to attend after the fraternal activity.
The new Civil Service Commission announces non competitive exams for current police and fire personnel next week and plans competitive tests for city hall vacancies. A 70 passing grade is required. those failing will be removed and replaced by successful applicants from a competitive pool. Applications must be filed with Secretary E H Smith over Fire Station No 2.
The High Point Professional club, a group of colored professionals, urges careful consideration of a proposed city ordinance requiring periodic venereal disease exams for all domestic workers. They warn against targeting a single race and call for a cross section approach while stressing disease prevention and fair treatment.
The North Carolina Collegiate Press association will hold its spring convention in High Point April 22 to 24. Key issues include establishing a permanent secretary, restricting nonmember contractors, standardizing ad rates by circulation, and hosting college journalists from across the state with High Point college as host.
Commander J E Thomas of Andrew Jackson Post No 87 leads a city delegation to Salisbury for the annual North Carolina post officers conference. Sunday includes departmental meetings and a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church. Monday features a 9:30 a m program with State Commander Wiley Pickens presiding, plus an afternoon parade with the High Point Drum and Bugle Corps, and a banquet and dance to close.
Bessie Portee of route two High Point tried to quell an argument at a Fairview street beer garden around 9 15 last night. An ambulance found her with a facial slash and nose and lip injuries. After Bur rus Memorial hospital treatment she was dismissed. Portee accused Virginia Smith of the knife attack.
A shrine dedicated for Moslem travelers exists within the Johannesburg railway station in South Africa, providing a place of prayer and rest for passengers passing through.
Guilford County residents rushed to pay personal property taxes before the deadline with Deputy Tax Collector T R Short reporting strong payments for 1986 and back taxes. He warned of a crackdown this week on delinquents as deputies prepare garnishee actions for those unpaid.
The Guilford college a cappella choir directed by Dr. Mzra F. Weis performs sacred works at Central Friends Church tonight at 7 30. The program includes pieces by Niedt Anerio Haseler Schuman Tschaikowsky and others featuring High Point area students Charlotte Parker Cora Parker and Richard Hendricks. The choir enters its ninth season with a national reputation and invites the public.
Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with blessing of palms and a procession. Holy Thursday commemorates the Institution of the Holy Eucharist and the Mass of the Pre-Sanctified is observed on Good Friday. Holy Saturday contains blessings and prayers, with the Three Hours of Agony on Friday from noon to eight. All are invited. times appear in church notices.
The High Point Public Health department will activate a seven point program with 11 specialists and four full time public health nurses as part of a full time health division led by Dr. R A Herring. The plan adds one sanitary inspector a dairy and food inspector a lab technician a part time veterinarian and a school semester dentist plus office staff. The project increases annual cost from about 11000 to 15475 with potential federal venereal disease funds after July 1.
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