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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1936
Page
2
Linda Bourne plans a quiet future with Pete Gardiner as his career in writing circles toward Hollywood. A chance encounter with Honey Harmon disrupts their orderly plans, stirring love, ambition, and social drama in Newtown.
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The outlaw Alvin Karpis was moved directly to the Department of Justice headquarters after arrest in New Orleans. Federal agents with machine guns escorted him in a large sedan, while other gang members were sent to federal prisons and Fred Hunter was not brought along.
Federal agents flew Alvin Karpis and two companions from New Orleans to face charges of kidnapping murder and robbery. The Karpis Barker gang survivor surrendered without a fight in New Orleans, marking the first personal arrest directed by J Edgar Hoover as head of the Justice Department. Hoover said Karpis never had a chance.
In a dramatic raid 15 to 20 agents trained rifles on suspects tied to the Hamm kidnap and the Bremer case. Karpis and associates were arrested near a Canal Street apartment after a chase, then transported to New Orleans by plane. A web of tips and secrecy surrounded the operation as authorities questioned the group.
Congressman Zioncheck was stopped by a sheriff after allegedly speeding and failing to halt for police. Mrs Russ described the incident and stated Zioncheck twisted his knee as he was detained. he did not discuss the arrest.
Cotton futures in New York opened steady with gains of 1 to 6 points as Liverpool cables and trade buying supported the market. Prices listed for May through March show small shifts, with old crop firming and new crop trading near yesterday’s quotes. A May sale at 11.66 briefly touched 11.53 later, compared with yesterday’s 11.50 average.
The Ethiopian emperor reportedly quits the capital for French Somaliland with Negus funds dispersed worldwide. Mariam and a Coptic priest show no surprise as officials note departure for Djibouti and refugees arriving at the port.
Arizona Democrats opening their state convention were divided on selecting a national committeeman. State Chairman W. P. Stuart said one camp backed Gov. Moeur’s administration while the other aligned with rival R. C. Stanford, who previously ran for governor.
U.S. Department of Agriculture notes light demand and supplies for potatoes with about steady prices. Tracks show 79 on track and total shipments 612. prices vary by region and grade, including Idaho Russell Burbanks U S No 4 at 2.00-2.35, Colorado McClures 1.95-2.25, Wisconsin round whites 1.60, and Bliss Triumphs around 1.90 to 3.00 for 100 lb and 50 lb sacks in various regions.
Chicago livestock prices show mixed changes with cattle and hogs unevenly lower. Medium to weighty steers drop 25-40, yearlings steady, hogs 4,500 head mostly steady with top at 10.60, lighter weights down 25-50.
In Sabetha Kansas on May 3 a daisied crown hung on Princess Triune as a challenge arose over the Miss Bovine America title. G H Neiman of Marysville suggested the state Guernsey association may pick a rival next week after Beauty, a Holstein, disputed the outcome amid dramatic judging and humorous commentary from judge Virgil Hal who praised her Hollywood look and poised bearing.
Miss Clara Cox a local Society for Friends minister spoke at William Penn High School Wednesday during the Girls Reserves week program. She urged spiritual growth as key to opportunity and listed work intelligence and Christian character as life requisites.
Leonard Street Rattlers defeated Fairview Street Tigers 4 to 3 at the Fairview Street playground Monday afternoon. L Franklin pitched and G Brower and L Williams starred for Leonard, while Lawrence Moffitt played exceptionally well for Fairview Street.
The Ladies Air Circle No 1 of St Mark M E church will host a carnival at the East Washington Street Community Center on May 4 and 6. Activities include fortune telling and a cake hunt with booths for the public.
Hart Palmer, a well known local resident, died Tuesday night and was laid to rest in a quiet community service. Friends and neighbors mourn the loss of Palmer, who contributed to local events and affairs.
The Daughters of Dorcas circle of the First Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Mary Bass 1018 Leonards street Monday evening for the regular business meeting. Afterward the hostess served a repast to Mesdames Mollie Brummell Carrie Smith Virginia Wilson Hattie Fultz Lottie Lofton Letitia Yokely Lyle Kirkpatrick Misses Nettie Lee Anna Saunders Strude Saul Loraine Phffer Vincent.
Mrs Annie Tate returns from Woodlief after attending her father Kay Rodgers funeral. Survivors include his wife Annie Rodgers of Woodlief and son Mitchell Rodgers of Washington DC. John Campbell, recovering after a January 10 auto crash on East Washington Street, is brother of Mrs Lonnie Roundtree of Leonard Street. Miss Ethel Dunlap has fully recovered from a recent illness.
We thank our many friends for kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved brother Earl Palm.
Last night the auditorium filled for the senior play The Patsy by Barry Conners. Miss Lavinia Powell directed with strong support from Ruth Pollock as the title character and J Hensley as a hen pecked father who rises to head of house. Clarine Ferguson Grace and Nellie Robinson as Mrs Ha contributed excellent supporting roles. Proceeds will fund a gift for the senior class.
Funeral services for Mrs Hicks 76 of 923 Asheboro were held Thursday at 11 from Springfield Friends Church. Miss Clara I Cox led the service with a quartet singing My Jesus I Love Thee Rock of Ages and Nearer God to Thee. Pallbearers included Mostella Edgar Solomon Whitlow Farr Vanderderson. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Cleveland May 2 Federal authorities said a father and brother Fred Hunter were arrested with via Karple at Warren Ohio seeking to learn the loot of 46000 dollars taken in Garrettsville Ohio last November 7. Postal Inspectors Sylves Hettrick and W Tavener testified Hunter lived in Warren years ago and was known as a signal gambler.
Bamberg South Carolina marks the 60th anniversary of the River’s Bridge action on Salkehatchie river where 1,200 Confederate troops stalled Union forces at a pivotal crossing. Dr J R McKisale, future dean of the University of South journalism, will speak at the remembrance.
The National Aeronautical Association announced Boris Sergievsky achieved two flight records in Stratford Connecticut. A calibration report from the US Bureau of Aids notes Sergievsky with a 1,103.3 payload climbed to 24,95) feet aboard a Sikorsky 8-48 amphibian. The performance earns two records, surpassing former light-load marks of 17,877 and 18,6414 feet in the same class.
In North Hollywood a nesting note about birds led residents to take action themselves. Citizens fired at birds seen plucking hair from pets, with one shot nearly striking a bystander and another shattering a car windshield.
The Palmer announces the death of a resident who passed away on April 28, 1936. The notice outlines funeral arrangements and identifies the surviving family.
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