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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1937
Page
9
During 119 years of the court’s history the Eastern Division supplied the majority of justices for 105 years while the Western Division contributed 14 years, showing a long eastern dominance in the high court’s composition.
A historical analysis argues the eastern division held a long term majority on the North Carolina Supreme Court, with western members gaining influence during Reconstruction and late 19th to early 20th centuries. It contends Governor Hoey was justified in appointing two western justices to equalize representation, noting population and caseload shifts favoring the west.
The Pony Express service lasted only 16 months and its founders lost about $100,000 in the venture.
Ancient Greece employed a secret ballot system using a box and pebbles. Voters dropped stones to cast votes, a discreet method that preserved anonymity in early democratic practices.
Miss Edith J. Mott of New York City led a Friday fashion show at the J. C. Penney store on South Main Street. She predicted colorful costumes with appliques, glove stitching on sport dresses, and prominent V necks for the coming season. Models showcased street, formal, and play attire including culottes for outdoor sport and bandana accents.
R F Floyd, 74, of 208 Lindsay Street, was injured yesterday when he was struck or walked into a car at the North Main and Washington Street intersection. The vehicle was driven by J Gilberth, 23, of route three, High Point.
The article notes a trend toward organdy evening dresses in many colors, highlighted by red and green appliqued flowers on black organdy gowns. It predicts a season where organdy reappears widely in varied hues.
Willie Chappel a Negro and driver for Hunter Coal Company was sought by police after a coal truck he allegedly drove crashed into a parked car on Loflin Street near Oak Hill and overturned on Thomasville road. He fled the scene as the truck turned over and coal scattered widely.
Investigating officers said the injured man was taken to Guilford General hospital for treatment with non serious injuries. Gilberth was not cited to court on a charge of reckless driving as a result of the accident.
A newly patented tire tube stem is made entirely of rubber and designed to pull under the rim when punctured, preventing further damage to the tube.
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