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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1937
Page
2
Hitler claimed Jewish influence over Soviet leadership and mocked the proletariat rule, alleging a ruling tribe controls the Soviet destinies and praising a system that selects and places the “best” in charge. He urged moral reflection among Berlin workers amid wage pleas.
Mrs. Amy Mollison announced she will fly from Paris to New York in July to bring her plane to the United States so she can compete in the New York Paris air derby in August.
Amid ongoing labor action 600 pickets line studios including RKO Columbia and M G M. Actor Clark Gable visits M G M while unions push for a federation meeting and potential strikes affecting production across major studios.
Collector Charles H. Robertson and associates report North Carolina federal revenue for the first ten months ending April 30 at 257,048,403.32, up from 231,659,481.65 last year by 26,448,921.67. The monthly total for April rose to 23,284,200.80, an increase of 1,350,676.15 from April 1936.
Union strike by hotel workers in Los Angeles halts work at major hotels including Clift, Sir Francis Drake, El Cortez and Fairmont. The stoppage affects about 6 000 guests and 55 million dollars in property. pilots radio and electricians join walkout, baggage and meat removal permitted, picket rules threaten reinstatement after the strike.
Shepherd Winchester father of Rev Winchester and five children died at his Greensboro home on Thursday. He recently turned 100 and three of his children survive. Funeral services will be held at St Matthew's Church in Greensboro on Monday May 3.
Reverend C H White addressed the William Penn high school freshman class at assembly hour on April 30. He urged higher Sunday school attendance and participation by all students as part of the recent drive sponsored by the local Ministerial Union.
The Red Sox travel to Willis Park this afternoon for their opening game against the Charlotte Ramblers at three o'clock. Manager released starting lineup includes Ortmann Lackey Ryhme JADUHONY Godlsby Gibson Crawford Penn among others, following a strong Easter Monday exhibition showing form.
Reynolds Tobacco Company announced an appeal to the Fourth Circuit after Judge Johnson J. Hayes dismissed a suit against Internal Revenue collector Charles H. Robertson. The case sought over 6000 dollars in taxes paid on a shipment of cigarettes stolen en route from Winston-Salem to Norfolk for exporting. The dispute centered on when export occurred and whether taxes on unrecovered cigarettes could be assessed.
Standings list Hill Blair Plunket and Armstrong as Fairview batters with coach Australia Mason. William Penn representative batters Crowe Wylie and Foust are noted with coach Clarence Strickland guiding the team.
Junior and Senior Home Economics students from William Penn hosted a luncheon Friday at 12 20 o clock. Mrs C T Griffin directs the department which has planned and served several luncheons this year through the girls course.
Dr. Cathran G. Smith a Presbyterian minister was chosen president of the Asheboro Rotary Club for the coming year at a luncheon in the M P church. Other officers include Arthur Ross Jr secretary Frank McCrary and C L Scott assistant secretary King Moore treasurer Joe Ross Jr sergeant at arms J R Wood. Henry Ingram and Dr. Smith named principal delegates to the 57th district conference at Paehurst May 9 10.
The Atlanta Constitution reports possible court action against former Governor Eugene Talmadge as Solicitor General Carter Baldwin joins the Milledgeville state hospital investigation. Talmadge admitted selling farm goods to the hospital while governor, in violation of the board of control rules. Judge James B. Park will convene the Baldwin County grand jury the first week of July.
A $20,000 blaze razed the Wadesboro Fertilizer company plant late Thursday night. Nitrate of soda threats hampered firefighting as flames swept the site. Manager R. T. Miller plans to rebuild the facility.
Chicago May 1 Paul B Sears University of Oklahoma botany director urged federal purchase of all unprofitable land in the dust bowl He said it is moving eastward at 40 miles a year Sears urged restoration to a non productive state then long range planning to determine suitable ultimate use for the land
Police hunted a burly black man in the Glenwood area after he attacked Mrs. C. W. Abernethy in her home and tried to enter other houses. Residents armed with chairs and a pistol restrained him as he fled. no severe injuries reported. Police described a meager description of the suspect.
A roiling political row in Oklahoma centers on the General Federation of Women's Clubs opposition to Franklin D. Roosevelt's court plan. Democratic leaders plan to meet in Oklahoma City to weigh endorsements of the president's judiciary program and possible response to the clubwomen's stance. National Democratic Chairman James Farley praised Oklahoma's Mrs. John G. Catlett for her criticism.
Dillinger nearly passed out during dental surgery as ether anesthesia overwhelmed him during a facial lifting procedure. Dr. William Loeser recalled the event after completing a three year federal sentence for the operation, noting fear among staff as Dillinger recommended caution in future similar operations.
Newark defense attorneys forecast a "lot of fireworks" for the second week of the slow-moving trial of Elise H. Parker and four other men charged with conspiracy in the Wendel aftermath of the Lindbergh case.
Mrs Mollie Williams died at her home 919 East High Street. Funeral at Mt Vernon Baptist Church at 12 30 P M Sunday. She was 61 and born in Guilford County. Survived by daughters Genevieve Bost and Carrie Graves. five sons Aurelius Hallie Andy David Cornelius. sister Nannie Boyd. brothers Alec and William Ashe. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Reverend E L Kirby to conduct services.
A Mt Vernon Baptist junior church banquet Thursday evening drew a large crowd. The program featured remarks by Rev E L Kirby, Rev Melton, Dr Davis, music and multiple solos by Louise Anderson Chris Cobb Dorothy Elliott Pauline Morgan and others, plus readings by Evelyn Anderson J J Richardson and den Camp.
The Eastern Star Harmonizers and the Carolina Folk perform Monday evening May 3 at 8 o clock in the Thom asville C M E church corner of Leonard and Hay streets.
Harry F. Lee was feted at a birthday party hosted by his aunt Mrs. Maggie Crutchfield on Alder Street Friday evening. Guests included Pecpsey Williams, William Turner, Mitchell Pecora, George Gaines, Billy Caldwell, James Roundtree, J. T. Anderson, James Lee and George Brower.
The Alpha Art club will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrea C. T. Whitten, 1210 Day Street.
The Ladies Aid Circle No. met with Mrs. Lillie Russell at 13805 Rivette Drive on Tuesday evening. Present were Mrs. Alva Rouse Mrs. Maggie Cruchfield Mrs. Flora Woodruff Mrs. Hattie Morrison Mrs. Reese Mrs. Naomi Hines Miss Cora Culbretta Mrs. Edna Steed and Miss Ada Lindsay. After the business session guests were served a repast.
The Fairview Street playground team battled William Penn to a 3 all tie on Leonard Street Friday afternoon in front of a large crowd. Pitchers were Slats Reese for Fairview and Jacy Kendall for William Penn with fielding stars Crowe Gould and Foust for Penn and Hill Plunket and Armstrong for Fairview.
Revival services conducted by Rev. A. 8. Townsend begin Sunday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church during morning worship and continue throughout the week.
The Needle Craft club met at Mrs. Parthenia Johnsons home on Fairview street. Twenty five garments were reported finished and plans were made for a May 4 dime social at Fairview school with grade mothers. Members present included Mesdames Osley Thompson Cora L Evans Addie Blanton Seressa Gannoway Bertha Saunders Eula Amaker Lottie Young Hazel Starr Nora Leach and E Lawhorn. Joint hostesses were Mesdames Johnson and Meekina.
Ralph Boykins, a William Penn high school alumnus and former football and basketball star, plays on West Virginia State College tennis. The team toured the Piedmont area visiting Shaw, Johnson C. Smith and A T, with Boykins delivering strong form in Greensboro games that helped secure a victory.
Fourteen high school musical groups competed at Dudley High School in Greensboro. Dudley won first honors with Wilson North Carolina and Asheville receiving prizes. Mrs. Ethel Cobb audited the event reporting unusually high musical quality across vocal and instrumental performances, with notable mixed choirs, quartets, and choral work under Miss Clagett of the Durham public schools.
The United Order of Tents will sponsor a musical tea at Mrs. C. W. Robinson’s home on Normal street from 6 to 6 30. The public is invited.
Woman's Day will be observed today at Cherry Street Presbyterian church with all day services led by the church ladies. Mrs J H Clement will address the Junior church at 11 o'clock and a female chorus will provide music.
Scout Troop 16 the oldest in the area transfers to the First Baptist Church under scoutmaster Prof. B. B. Whitted. The new committee includes Floyd Phipher as assistant scoutmaster Ww Saunders committee chairman O C Young treasurer and H M Kirkpatrick secretary
The Ladies A Circle No 1 of Brooks M. E. Church sponsors a popularity contest closing Sunday at 8 30 am. A short program will be led by C. Friend. Eight contestants are J Ross R Payne L Lanier J Champlin M Blanton BE Evans C McRae and B Thompson.
A report states Alabama contains 56 169 miles of railways within its borders. The figure highlights the vast scale of the state rail system and its reach across communities and industries.
Two Charlotte men were fatally injured when a car struck a Monroe bridge railing. W. T. Irwin, 29, a shipping clerk, died instantly, while driver H. A. Wilson died hours later in a hospital. Witnesses said the men were thrown clear when the car smashed into the railing after a sharp curve.
In Pasadena a mother hurled her 38 year old daughter from a 100-foot Colorado Street Bridge. The daughter struck a pepper tree and died. the mother then jumped to her death. Hospital says the daughter may recover. Police removed the corpse from the span.
Evidence was completed late today in the Brig. Gen. Henry H. Denhradt trial as arguments and the judge's charge loom. Circuit Judge Charles G. Marshall overruled a defense motion for acquittal in the murder case of Verna Garr Taylor, heard in New Castle Kentucky.
The labor department reports a 1.7 percent rise in living costs for wage earners and low salaried workers in 82 large cities over the three months ended March 15. Variations occurred across cities with Los Angeles showing the steepest gain at 3.6 percent.
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