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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1938
Page
10
City Health Officer Dr. R A Herring reports 189 new measles cases in two weeks with about 50 more added today. He notes first symptoms appeared late March and warns schools-to-spread risk, cites two tenths of one percent mortality from primary complications, and mentions temporary serum as a three week preventive.
The North Carolina State Employment Service placed 225 High Point residents in work during April. Manager J A Gawthrop announced the figures, with 161 in private industry and the remainder in public work. In the last week of April the office placed 31 in private industry and 28 in public work.
Prof. A. C. Lovelace of High Point College delivered the commencement sermon to 43 members of Sumner High School's graduating class last night. His subject was Open Doors.
George W. Pike of High Point credits Tatanka with relieving stomach pain heartburn and constipation after using it following newspaper ads. He praises the medicine as unusual effective and plans to recommend it. Ring Drug Co. 114 N Main St is the local supplier and a Tatanka specialist operates there.
Mrs. Josephine Sherrill 90 of Mt. Ulla died at her daughter’s home 206 Boulevard this morning. She leaves three daughters and two sons with seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 3:30 at old Sherrill home Mt. Ulla with Rev. Myers and Rev. W. L. Sherrill officiating. burial Back Creek Presbyterian church ground.
Certificates were awarded today to Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters of the Uwharrie Council after completing a three section training course during the annual Camporee over the weekend at Camp Uwharrie. Recipients came from Thomasville Asheboro East Spencer and other towns.
Chicago May 2 market notes list butter at 886 274, creamery specials 93 score 26 extra firsts 90 91 24 14 25 6, firsts 88 89 22 23, seconds 84 87 21 214, standards 90, carrots 25. Eggs 43 135 firm graded extra firsts local 19, current receipts 18, storage packed extras 20, firsts 20.
The High Point Enterprise chief R B Terry returned from a joint gathering of the Associated Press and the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New York. He reported strong sentiment for improved national business by fall and highlighted AP’s stance on news integrity free of commercial ties. He noted no opposition to news sharing with radio, provided it remains non commercial. Terry met Drew Pearson and Robert Allen and spoke with Henry Ford Edsel Ford and others.
McKenley Davis of High Point testified in municipal court that he was satisfied with two knife wounds from a friendly argument with Brawley Peat Saturday night. Davis said they were friends, Peat paid his medical bill, and he did not wish to press charges. Judge Teague ordered Peat to pay court costs.
Thieves entered the Deluxe Diner annex at South Main and East Commerce around 3:30 to 4 am Sunday. They pried the cash register and fled after dropping $27.22 in coins. one attempt failed when officers arrived. Entrance was gained via a stock room window.
Commencement exercises at Allen Jay High School will be held Monday night May 9 at o o clock. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered Sunday May 8 at 3 p m by Rev EB W Jones. Glee club violin solo scripture and invocations will be part of the services. Doris Fulton will give the salutatory address and Allie Lee Modlin the valedictory. Diplomas will follow certificates and medals. Class officers are George Sumney president Allie Lee Modlin secretary and Clarence Kearns treasurer. There are 20 members in the graduating class.
About 300 attended Springfield Friends church for the 148th anniversary service led by Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes of Thomasville. Pauline Hicks supervised the music and a special offering for repairs raised just over 350 dollars. Sykes urged sustained vision amid global turmoil, insisting the church can prevail by staying true to its traditions and pursuing a better tomorrow.
Police report Edward Williams of High Point Route 1 collided on Montlieu Avenue with Lester Solomon of 714 West Fourth Street Winston-Salem while attempting to pass. Both cars damaged. Williams ordered to pay costs and $50 to Solomon. Solomon’s reckless driving charge dismissed in municipal court.
The article notes Northwest Airlines planned to deploy the world’s first refrigerated aircraft in July 1937 to transport perishable goods in a dedicated freight compartment. This marked an innovation in air cargo cooling and efficiency for airmail and perishables.
Burial services for 67 year old Mrs Myrtle Hoskins Pickett were conducted at Oakwood cemetery after she died at her daughter’s Winston Salem home. Rev Wilson O Weldon assisted in High Point with Rev Wallace Frndy substituting for Dr Embree H Blackard. Pallbearers listed were J Crowder J Allen Austin J Welborn A B Horney A E Alexander and Willis Welborn. Interment in the family plot at Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. C. C. Prince of this city NYA supervisor returned from Raleigh after attending a state wide National Youth Administration exhibit. She praised the entries from across the state and spoke highly of the overall display.
The National Youth Administration relocated its local offices to the second floor of the post office building. Previous address was 1121-2 North Wrenn Street, L. The move announced today by supervisor Mrs C C Prince.
Tiny snowbirds also called snow buntings and snowflakes nest as far north as latitude 82 degrees, highlighting their remarkable Arctic range and migration behavior.
The Woman's College Glee club of Greensboro conducts its 34-voice program at 8:15 PM in the senior high school auditorium to mark National Music Week. Directed by Paul Oncley, who will also perform solos, the event is free, sponsored by the Musical Art club and the city schools music department.
Richard Nash Johnson age 4 born April 18 1938 son of N C and Emma Lee Etwell Johnson died at his parents home 1515 North Main Street Sunday morning. Survived by parents and grandmother Mrs Blackwell of Taylorsville. Funeral Sunday at 4 pm from the residence with Rev Lincoln Falk officiating J W Lee as soloist. Interment Spring Hill cemetery. Music program at service listed performers and pieces.
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