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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1930
Page
7
Raleigh March 20 Josiah William Bailey plans several commencement speeches through June 7 to test strength against Senator F M Simmons for the Democratic Senate nomination. He insists the talks will avoid politics while his silence unsettles Simmons forces and cools Ramsey allegiances.
The text suggests Bailey backers expect full strength for Bailey, while Simmons support may shrink. Bailey leaders fear public mood could rise to the intensity seen in the 1928 campaign, affecting outcomes and mobilization.
The First Baptist church Men’s Club will hold a fellowship meeting Thursday night at 4 45 o’clock. Supper will be served by the Woman’s Missionary society circle. A musical program is being arranged. No address. group discussion on club matters. The aim is to boost fellowship. all men are urged to attend.
Tom Thumb golf course will sponsor the ladies tournament with qualifying rounds starting tomorrow and running through March 31. The main event spans April 1 to April 10 with mornings only play and a trophy for the lowest net score.
Society members from St Marys Episcopal Church in this city are invited to attend a parcel sale organized by Episcopal students at North Carolina College for Women held at St Marys House in Greensboro Thursday afternoon. Call Mrs H B Hiatt to go.
Dr Hugo Eckener said with major industrial and banking backing the international Zeppelin Transport Co is organized to run transatlantic airship service. Subscribed capital and plans for larger airships are outlined with potential European and American terminals and site ideas near Seville and Baltimore.
Police investigated possible death by own action as they continued to examine the scene with no immediate conclusion.
Funeral services for Nancy Louise Beeson were held at Old Union church with Rev. G. B. Gladden officiating. The North Park Baptist choir sang several hymns as pallbearers Al fred Beeson and Jake Jones carried the casket. flowers were placed by Margaret Beeson, Pauline Stevens, and Maude and Blanche Cunningham.
Mrs. L B Brady age 84 of near Moffitt s mill died at her home yesterday afternoon after six years bedridden. She is survived by her husband four children and several grandchildren including a granddaughter Mrs H T Tyler of Ennis street. She was a member of the Holly Springs Friends church and well respected. No funeral arrangements had been completed.
A New York chart lists record voyage times from 1492 to 1930, tracing the decline in trans Atlantic crossing duration from Columbus 69 days to modern liners. Entries include Savannah 26 days, Acadia 9 days 21 hours, Mauretania 5 days 2 hours 34 minutes, Bremen 4 days 17 hours 24 minutes, and Europa 4 days 17 hours 6 minutes with notes of estimated partial routes to the West Indies.
The Senate advanced a House bill to raise federal building construction funding by 230 million dollars. Of this, 115 million will be spent outside Washington, with total public building funds reaching 863 million over ten years. The measure limits land purchases in DC and requires at least two new post offices in each state with high receipts and no prior federal buildings.
Francis Sloan plays second violin with Julia Gold Clark on violin cello Robert Hoskins on viola and M T Hicks on viola in a regular weekly concert by the A Capella choir class to foster student appreciation for better music.
A weekly report from the North Carolina state board of health shows whooping cough and diphtheria increasing. Last week 367 new whooping cough cases and 23 diphtheria cases were reported, compared with 212 and 22 a year ago, while measles and scarlet fever also shifted.
Members of the High Point High School string quartet directed by Miss Virginia Frank performed at Guilford College in a Sunday program noted as among the season’s best. The lineup included Haydn Tschaikowsky Bach Handel Bizet Nardini and Boccherini with Adelaide Crowell listed as first violin.
For more than five years Sam Hodges of Knoxville Tennessee suffered stomach distress and heartburn with weight loss. After using Konjola for less than a week he reports relief and renewed strength, claiming he now eats freely and is healthier than years past. The medicine is sold at Mann No. 1 Drug Store in High Point and by major druggists nationwide.
Raleigh March 25. Tyre C. Taylor state chairman of the young democrats will address a democratic rally in Asheville April 11. J C B Ehbring of Elizabeth City a prospective gubernatorial candidate in 1932 will also speak.
A large crowd is expected tonight at the labor temple on South Main street for an open meeting featuring George W. Crosby, international representative of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The event aims to accommodate about 1,500 attendees.
Wallace Beery was not aboard when his cabin biplane crashed in a dry wash near Alhambra California yesterday killing three people. Personal pilot George Maves 23 his wife Cynthia Maves and Lynn H Hayes 26 all died in the fire. The plane was to fly Beery to Mexico City for a film project.
A plane went into a tail spin at 500 feet and crashed onto a boulevard near a major Los Angeles southbound highway. Scores of motorists rushed to the scene but could not reach the trapped passengers behind flames.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography cooperates with the Navy to develop paint that prevents marine growth on ships. The joint effort aims to improve hull protection and reduce maintenance costs through advanced coatings.
Chemists and lubrication experts endorse a single oil for sewing machines vacuums lawn mowers washers electric fans and more. 3 in One blends animal mineral and vegetable oils to dissolve dirt prevent rust and wear and provide efficient lubrication, offering long term savings. Look for the red 3 in One trademark at stores nationwide.
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