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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1939
Page
3
A discussion on drunkenness and policing contrasts the sober and the intoxicated, noting officers often doubt a suspect’s claim of sobriety. It describes how the drunk may misstate his condition, resist, or be escorted to jail, and recalls an officer’s desk-side exchange during processing.
Chatham Manufacturing Company announces move of its Winston-Salem plant to a new $500000 Elkin building with 145000 square feet. President Thurmond Chatham says payroll will rise from 21000 to 35000 after consolidation. About 659 employees affected.
In Houston Texas the city ordinance bans delivering milk or other bottled goods by vehicle between midnight and 6 a.m. The rule aims to curb disturbances and regulate nighttime commerce in the area.
An advertisement promotes Black-Draught as an intestinal tonic laxative to relieve constipation and associated symptoms. It claims improved bowel movement by evening and renewed energy, noting millions of packages used yearly. The copy links bad breath to digestive issues and touts the product’s systemic benefits.
Sergeant Jennings B. Smith of the Winston-Salem Army Recruiting Station will meet ex soldiers at the High Point post office building on Friday March 24 between 10 am and 1 pm. Eligibility includes prior Army service of at least one year under 36 and physically fit for the Regular Army Reserve. The Reserve requires no drill nights or summer camps and offers an annual enlistment allowance of 24 dollars paid quarterly. Active duty only in a presidentially declared emergency.
Cannon Charles Earle Raven of Cambridge warns dark days for Christianity unless Nazism Marxism and Fascism are offset. Dr George A Buttrick cites grievous dismemberment of the Protestant church amid global needs. Dr Allen Knight Chalmers urges unity against war. Dr Edward Donald Grant speaks of cooperation in mission fields.
Rocky Mount officers vote to expand city units adding Edgemont West Haven and Willifordtown suburbs bringing about 500 residents. City attorneys to draft bill for legislative introduction.
The state highway safety division lists three drivers losing licenses. Cylde Erwin Cagle of 521 Carter Street, Sam Keenan of 1604 Ba ow, and 1114 Jefferson Street are affected.
High Point College presented three one act plays in its auditorium last night. The shows included In Dixons Kitchen with Lem and Annie Lee, Suppressed Desires about a psychoanalyzing wife, and The Terrible Meek an anti war sketch with a cross lit stage. Directions were by Lawrence Byrum Milton B Wenger and Doris Metger.
Washington March 22 The anti trust division of the justice department seeks light on the cigarette market In testimony Thurman Arnold assistant attorney general said an economic expert is examining the ten cent cigarette situation Arnold noted that large manufacturers are squeezing out the ten cent cigarette and a flood of complaints is before the committee Tobacco is a necessity and many low income users bear the tax Growers and users demand action though personnel are unavailable.
The Duke centennial symposium on modern religious problems concluded in Durham with addresses by Dr. Charles C. Morrison and Dr. H. Paul Douglass among others. Morrison spoke on unity arising from dis integration of sectarianism while Douglass predicted a world council of churches from reduced denominational animosity. A banquet closed the two day symposium.
Beaufort Morehead City and Carteret County commissioners reach a legislative bill to share money from whiskey sales among the three governmental units.
A gull can glide at a gentle pace of 12 miles per hour, illustrating slow sustained flight. The fact highlights how seabirds adapt their wingbeat to conserve energy during long periods aloft.
Rev. A. S. Hale of Mt. Airy preached at the First Baptist Church to a capacity crowd on the gospel’s quickening power. He urged Christians to apply faith to daily life, use modern tools for God’s work, and seek spiritual renewal amid a chaotic age.
Two men Ray Stokes of Ayden and Mack Harris of Kinston were instantly killed, and Alfred Couvert, a Black man, was injured in a nighttime collision near Bethel while traveling to Richmond Virginia.
Morganton March 22 Directors of the State Hospital remained undecided on the next step in an $844,000 wireproofing and improvement program after bids submitted for a second time came in higher than available funds.
The latest farm market data show mixed demand and steady to firm prices across items. Lettuce from Phoenix remains steady, Strawberries from Plant City firm, Potatoes from Presque Isle slower, Cabbage from Rochester firm, Apples and Sweet Potatoes varying by region, with regions including Washington New York Florida Maryland and California cited for pricing and movement.
The 36 piece High Point College band presented symphonic concerts to two chapel groups in the Junior High auditorium this morning. Selections included Noble Men, Finlandia, Andante, Gold and Silver, Pizzicato Polka, Angellus, and King Arthur.
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