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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1937
Page
2
The forecast notes frost on the coast and heavy frost inland tonight with rising temperatures inland later. North coast winds ease from moderate to gentle and scattered rain and squalls are possible over the north portion preceding fair Thursday.
Mid week service to be held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church tonight at 0 o'clock led by Pastor Dr FE H Eckard. First prayer since the TV program ends, inviting all who can attend.
Representative Rupert T. Pickens told the American Business club that the 1937 general assembly enacted more social legislation than the past decade with conservative members yet became the heaviest spending session. He noted new revenue sources kept taxes from rising and cited missed reapportionment and stalled election reform as key actions not taken.
Ben L. Herman chair of the High Point Board of Elections said at noon today that no candidate has filed for mayor or councilman in the upcoming city vote. Registrars were appointed days ago and the filing system is ready for party members to submit candidacies.
The High Point city council unanimously urges Governor Clyde Hoey to reappoint Capus M. Waynick as head of the State Highway and Public Works Commission. The council praises his efficient service and notes Hoey will make numerous appointments soon. Delegations have urged other candidates for the post.
Police officers began civil service exams at 9 am with noon indications of possible completion tonight. Volunteers finished late yesterday and full time firefighters completed earlier. The commission will grade papers and announce who passed the 70 point standard or be replaced if failed.
William Henry Kennedy 86 died at Masonic and Eastern Star Home Greensboro. Funeral held at Trinity M E church with burial at Prospect M E church cemetery. Survived by two sons Rev A C Kennedy Ernest Kennedy and one daughter Mrs C C Curtis. Lougenia Clodfelter 90 died at son Ivey Clodfelter home after 12 weeks illness. Survived by son and three daughters, two sisters, one brother, 21 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. funeral Thursday at Clarkesbury M E church.
County commissioners secured bond funds allocated to High Point Greensboro and county schools by enrollment. The school board prioritizes elementary classroom congestion relief with hope of surplus for junior and senior high improvements. Start after June break and finish before September reopening.
Tax collectors announce city wide campaign with Saturday hours 8 30 a m to 1 p m and evening listings on Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 9 p m. The final week adds daily 7 to 9 p m to ease congestion and urges taxpayers to list early to avoid lines.
Judge Lewis EB Teague signed a written order vacating the temporary receivership of Dacotah Cotton Mills Inc in Lexington and directing the mill owners to pay costs including 200 dollars for one attorney 150 dollars for petitioners counsel and 120 dollars for a bond. Attorneys for a petitioner gave notice of appeal as the owners objected to the costs.
Mitchell county grand jury recommends that no more prisoners be confined at the Spruce Pine town hall jail until sanitation and lighting facilities are improved.
Mary Belle Perryman 70 died at her Winston Salem route 4 home Tuesday morning at 10 oclock after a stroke. She leaves two sisters Mittle Essick of Wrexington route 3 and Pheobia Zimmerman of near Lexington and daughter-in-law Cap Mack Perryman. Funeral and burial at Mt Olivet M E church Thursday at the same hour.
Funeral services were held for Albert Hunt one year old of Lexington route two at Jerusalem church Davidson county noting he died Monday after a brief pneumonia illness. Survived by parents Reid Hunt and Ina Barnes Hunt three brothers Vernon Ellis and Otis Hunt and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hunt.
Wilmington March 81 Dr J S Holmes state forest er said today a long range re forestation program is needed if the naval stores and timber in dustries are to be restored in eastern North Carolina.
James Whitener son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Whitener left for San Pedro California to begin duties as a naval aviation cadet with the 3 8S New Orleans. He reports for duty April 12 and will join naval maneuvers on the Pacific coast starting April 15.
Members of the High Point Rotary club and their guests will attend Ladies Night Thursday at the Sheraton hotel starting at 6 45 p m. The board of directors led by J T Ryan and B F Johnson has arranged a mystery program with perfect attendance expected.
Senator Josiah W Bailey of North Carolina pressed opposition to Roosevelt's Supreme Court reorganization during an address at the University of North Carolina Institute of Human Relations. He labeled inflation the greatest danger, urged a quick amendment, and argued the president could not guarantee constitutional support for new justices.
R P Jones is now circulation manager at The Enterprise and leads city and rural circulation. He comes from Greenville DC where he ran News Piedmont circulation for 12 years and has held posts at Valdosta Times Daytona Beach News. The Joneses reside at 604 Fourth Street.
An Arkansas Senator lashed out at Supreme Court justices in a radio address. He cited the February 1935 gold clause decision and warned a judge’s conduct harmed constitutional respect. He rebutted Glass and Borah arguments supporting Roosevelt court reform.
The text explains that cobra venom is non toxic if ingested but lethal if it enters the bloodstream. it emphasizes the route of exposure determines danger.
Final stock sales show a broad mix with Am Collateral and various blue chips fluctuating. Notable figures include Alaska Jun 2 estimates and several major industrials such as Boeing Air and Chrysler showing shifts amid overall market activity.
World famous coloratura soprano Madame Amelita Galli-Curci stops in Winston-Salem for lunch and a brief moment in High Point on route to Sedgefield. Her Winston-Salem recital marks her first performance since a recent operation.
Greenville area announces second annual high school day at Eastern College with events for teachers and students. The program runs March 31 to April 7, with activities across campus and district participation.
B. W. Hackney Jr. and W. C. Best depart from Salisbury for Mendham New Jersey to attend the National Training School for Cub Scouting at the National Scout Reservation. They will stay through Monday as Cub Scouting gains importance in the Uwharries Council program with plans to expand the effort.
A conference in Asheville Thursday gathers hosiery leaders including Earl Constantine of New York, managing director of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers, to discuss market and labor issues as CIO affiliates plan organizing efforts in textiles. Taylor R. Durham of Charlotte will join to review conditions and提 explore tariff and quota options amid rising Japanese imports.
John R. Smith 62 prominent Randolph County Republican dies of pneumonia at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services set for Thursday at 3 PM from Pugh's chapel Asheboro with Rev. D C Stone. interment Level Cross Cemetery. Survived by widow Betty Smith and seven children including Robert B. E. Smith of New York City Weldon and Ralph Smith of Asheboro and Mrs Hoyt Davis of High Point.
High Point receives a new 950 double bank booster truck with a 100 gpm pump and 190 gallon tank. The unit is in a freight car on the local rail line and may be unloaded tomorrow under a field engineer supervision. Chief Ingram will select crew for training on its use and maintenance.
Point Mrs Ed Hendrix of Thomasville along with John R Jr and Joe Bill Smith reside at the home. Three sisters Mrs Mariah Collins and Mrs Martha Bullings of Stokes county and Miss Susan Smith Walnut Cove. Three brothers Bill Smith Lawsonville H R Smith Walnut Cove and George Smith Stokes county.
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