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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1937
Page
2
Mostly cloudy conditions persist along the coast with a risk of rain near Hatteras to Jacksonville. North and northwest winds shift Sunday, with colder, partly cloudy to fair skies in northwest and central regions, and near freezing temperatures in the northwest sector.
The piece links recent church exhortations to fight communist and Nazi influences with tensions in the Holy Land and anti Jewish actions abroad. In the United States church leaders face pressure amid Passover observances as nations debate religion and politics. The narrative shifts to a parallel modern tale of Martha Brittain and Betty Haynes stranded in San Diego after a trailer assignment, with mysterious figures pursuing their companion Gerry Neal. Speddon appears, raising questions about disappearances and danger as the women seek help from authorities.
ROCKINGHAM March 27 Governor Hoey was invited to address the Bet- Farmers meeting in Char- April 3. M. Osteen district superintendent of agricultural education reported the invitation.
Police were notified this morning that the Cummings Battery company at 205 West Green Street was entered last night with a knocked in door panel. The office was ransacked but nothing reported missing. Police say the prowlers may have been seeking ey.
In Chapel Hill Dr. W. F. Prouty reported that extensive surveys show coastal plain bays and lake basins in North and South Carolina were formed by massive meteorite impacts at a shallow angle. He cited White Lake and Lake Waccamaw as likely products, challenging wind, current, and groundwater theories.
W. W. Sullivan Sr., 62, president of Sullivan Hardware Co. in Anderson, died early today after a long illness.
Dean I O Schaub of Raleigh head of the state extension service will deliver the dedicatory address at the opening of the Jones County agricultural building in Trent on March 27.
Alamance County Agent N. C. Shiver reports that local farmers received 2936.22 dollars in 1936 soil conservation checks. The notice places the event in Graham on March 27.
London dispatch reports Easter Sunday brings uncertain peace in Palestine under British mandate. The piece outlines conflicting Arab Jewish promises, the 1929 and 1936 violence, and Britain's plan to create a national home for Jews while safeguarding Arab rights, with a pending Royal Commission report and debates in Parliament.
The article recounts rising tensions between Jews and Arabs in Palestine as Zionist efforts bring Jewish settlers, land purchases, and irrigation schemes. It notes Arab fear of minority status while Jews defend land ownership limits and shared agricultural progress amid growing migration from surrounding regions.
Firemen answered four calls in 24 hours with no damage. A gas lamp exploded at Pete Hardon’s home 606 Elsie Street. A sprinkler failed at High Point Overall triggering an alarm. A chimney burned out at Charlie Steele’s Netro 715 Leonard Street. A grass fire occurred at 606 West Broad Street.
Mecklenburg County is barred from building eight teacherages funded by a bond issue after a Superior Court ruling by Judge Sam J. Ervin Jr. The injunction halts construction and specifics of the ruling were outlined today in Charlotte.
J. R. Boyd filed a $15,000 lawsuit in High Point municipal court against Anchor Motor Freight Inc. for injuries from a truck accident on the Durham Hillsboro highway January 14, 1937. He claims negligence including excessive speed, says injuries may be permanent, and that his skull fracture required a week in hospital and time off work. His truck was driven into an embankment.
Chapel Hill March 27 The 14th drama festival and tournament ends tonight with winners announced. Dr Frederick H Koch UNC faculty notes North Carolina gains wide recognition in world of Dramas. Speakers include Prof Lester Raines Plack triers Alabama and Prof Arthur B Wyman dramatics UH. High schools competing yesterday include Wilmington Rocky Mount Concord Asheville Aylander Salisbury Marshville Paw Creek and Tabor City.
Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM at Prospect M E Church for Miss Francis Isabell Hill who died at her High Point Route 2 home on Wednesday. Pallbearers named were Lawrence Jordan Odell Kennedy P Stutts Walter Shives Huston Hopkins and Clarence Sink.
L W Huffman aged 65 a retired merchant was found shot to death in his Marion home. He had reportedly been in ill health noted local officials.
Chicago market report lists butter at 10 975 steady with several grade ranges and prices including extras firsts and standards. Eggs total 25 931 steady with local and graded firsts, extras, storage packed items provided in price ranges.
The UNC Board of Trustees new executive committee will hold its first meeting in Raleigh on April 13. Members plan to discuss organizational matters and establish initial governance procedures for the university system.
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