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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

2

Miss Nichols to Preach at Gospel Tabernacle Tonight

Gertrude Nichols of the National Health Service in Washington will deliver a lecture on Alcohol and its Effects on Body and Soul at 7:30 pm at Gospel Tabernacle. Ulmer Freeman of High Point College will lead a special gospel song service as a large crowd is expected.

Gospel Tabernacle Gertrude Nichols Tional Health Service Wash D. C Ulmer Freeman High Point College

Licenses Of Three Local Men Revoked

Raleigh May 6 Special The Motor Vehicle division of the North Carolina Department of Revenue revoked driving licenses for one year from three High Point area men after recent drunk driving convictions. William T Fritz 400 West Green Street FE J Payne 308 Wood Tow avenue and Willie Land of High Point and Concord were affected.

Raleigh North Carolina Department of Revenue William T. Fritz West Green Street FE. J. Payne Wood- Tow Avenue Willie Land High Point Concord

Kerr Warns of Menaces to Nation's Economy

Kerr analyzes the US economy noting the large federal deficit may spur growth in production and reduce unemployment, but warns it could lead to future trouble. He observes bank deposits rise via federal securities purchases, linking deposits to the deficit and urging policies to boost production and employment.

Kerr

Mrs Cornelia Albertson Rites Friday at Sechrest Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Cornelia Delphina Albertson who died yesterday at a local hospital will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Sechrest Funeral Home chapel. Dr. E. H. Bilackard and Dr. A. B. Conrad will officiate. Interment is in Pleasant Grove cemetery.

Cornelia Delphina Albertson Sechrest E. H. Bilackard Wesley Memorial Methodist Church A. B. Conrad First Baptist Church Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Joyner Heads North Carolina School Boards

J H Joyner of Whitsett, chairman of Guilford county board, became the first president of North Carolina school boards association formed here. L A Martin of Lexington was elected vice president and Dr R E B Coker of Chapel Hill secretary treasurer. W A McCall of Smithfield and George G Kerr of Southern Pines named members at large of the executive committee.

Chapel Hill J. H. Joyner Whitsett Guilford County W. A. McCall Smithfield George G. Kerr Southern Pines

Stephenson Speaks At Legion Meeting

Asheboro May 6 District Commander John Stephenson of Southern Pines spoke to Dixon Post 45 American Legion in the legion hall about organizing a 40 and a unit. Eight members joined including Harris Birkhead Henry Ingram and Dr J G Crutchfield. J R Hammond presided and introduced Stephenson. An air circus benefiting the Junior league baseball team was announced.

Asheboro John Stephenson Southern Pines Dixon Post 45 American Legion Legion Hall Stephenson Legion Regular Legion Harris Birkhead Henry Ingram W. C. Craven J. G. Crutchfield Bob Bunch Dewey Bulla Rufus Routh J. R. Hammond

Medical Meeting Comes To Close

Delegates to the 84th annual North Carolina Medical society convention dispersed after a three day gathering that attracted 768 doctors. A new family doctor section was approved to meet at the 1938 Southern Pines session alongside the officers slate led by Dr. J. B. Sidbury as president and Dr. R. B. McKnight, Dr. J. F. Abel, and Dr. T. W. M. Long filling vice president and secretary treasurer posts.

Winston-Salem North Carolina Medical Society House of Delegates Southern Pines J. B. Sidbury Wilmington R. B. McKnight Charlotte J. F. Abel Waynesville T. W. M. Long Roanoke Rapids

Jobs For First Class Maids Available In High Point

The High Point office of the North Carolina State Employment Service can place immediately a number of first class maids in good positions. Applications are welcomed from both white and colored workers at the Arcade building office, says manager Mrs. Irene W. Price.

High Point North Carolina

Pigs Prosper in State Prison Farms under Creech

Raleigh May 6. Charlie Creech heads two prison pig operations, Caledonia in Halifax County and Camp Polk near Raleigh, with 907 and 257 pigs on hand respectively. He notes recent sales of 413 pigs for 13000, plus thousands in pork produced for inmates, highlighting the high quality of the prison pigs and the advantage of selling live stock rather than processed meat. Oscar Pitts calls Creech's pigs “choice.”

Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Charlie Creech Smithfield Charlie State Highway and Public Works Commission Caledonia Prison Farm Halifax Couty Camp Polk Farm Creech Caledonia Camp Polk Oscar Pitts

Fog causes ship collision near Boston between Maria and Edward R. Schmith

A fog bound collision 45 miles from Boston between the Italian steamship Maria and the coal laden Edward R. Schmith of New York left all hands safe. Maria towed the schooner to Boston area. schooner jib boom broken and coal boat leaking. Maria damaged slightly on starboard side. Italian consul to be notified. Ivaini, Master.

Boston Maria Edward R. Schmith New York Coast Guard Bosae Wireless Radio Marine Corporation Chatham Ivaini

No Evidence Of Murder In Death Of Rose Hogge

Hampton Virginia May 6 The coroner ruled that Rose French Hogge a 28 year old hospital dietician died by drowning with no evidence of murder. Her body was found fully clothed in the sand with water in her lungs on a Chesapeake Bay beach between Buckroe and Grand View last Sunday.

Hampton Rose French Hogge Paul J. Parker Elizabeth City Chesapeake Bay Bueckroe Grand View

Foresters Plant Over 3.9 Million Trees on 4418 Acres

The West Virginia Forest Service reported planting more than 3.9 million trees across 4418 acres in Washington and adjacent areas during the season. The effort involved regional crews and highlighted reforestation plans for the watershed.

Forestry Service Washington

Court Approval of Wagner Act Spurs Unionizing Push

The Wagner Act approval fuels labor organizing as workers consider joining unions when H. C. S. is mentioned.

Taylor Lucas Dies in Charlotte After Illness

Mr and Mrs Charles Lucas of New York City mourn the death of Taylor Lucas who died in Charlotte yesterday while on a business visit. He was the brother of Charles Lucas and had been ill during the trip.

Taylor Lucas Charles Lucas Charlotte Mr. Lucas New York City

Byrd Pushes Merger Of Three Units Into Federal Home Credit Administration

Senator Byrd urges combining the Home Owners Loan corporation the Home Loan Bank Board and the Federal Housing Administration into a single Federal Home Credit Administration that would also supervise the RFC Mortgage corporation. An administrator estimates a $10,000 annual saving per six executives and similar cuts in field and office staff. McKellar proposes empowering the President to cut 10 percent from any next year appropriation after a hearing. Other economy ideas include a flat 10 percent across all appropriations, a 15 percent withholding to be released as needed, and targeted restreys of items. Whittington seeks higher flood control funding than the Budget Bureau recommendation.

Home Loan Bank Board Home Owners Loan Corporation Federal Housing Administration Federal Home Credit Administration RFC Mortgage Corporation Byrd McKellar D-Tenn Roosevelt Whittington Dmiss House Flood Control Committee Budget Bureau

Rabbits Feet Wedding at Chateau de Cande

A source says Edward and Wally Rabbits will wed at the Chateau de Cande with the Duke of Kent likely serving as best man and Herman L. Rogers presenting the bride. After the ceremony the couple plan a honeymoon in southern Austria. Edward rented the Austrian castle for 400 dollars a month and the wedding may follow soon after the coronation to minimize attention.

Chateau de Cande Edward Duke of Kent Herman L. Rogers London

Planning Board Is Named By Hoey

Capus M. Waynick remains chairman of the state planning board as of May 6. Reappointed members include Mrs. W T Best, R Bruce Etheridge, Col J W Harrelson, Dr Clarence Poe, Clyde A Erwin, and Dr Howard W Odum. J D Lineberger and Reuben Robertson Jr replace predecessors in Shelby Asheville and Canton respectively.

Raleigh Capus M. Waynick Division of Purchase and Contract State Planning Board W.T. Best R. Bruce Etheridge Department of Conservation and Development Col J. W. Harrelson N. C. State College Clarence Poe Clyde A. Erwin Howard W. Odum University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill J. D. Lineberger Shelby Stanley Winborne Reuben Robertson, Jr Asheville Canton

Death of Leland H. Kitchin in Scotland Neck

Leland H. Kitchin 48 former State Highway Commission member and brother of Governor W. W. Kitchin, the late Representative Claude Kitchin and Dr. Thurman Kitchin died at his home in Scotland Neck on May 5. He was president of Wake Forest College.

Kitchin Scotland Neck Leland H. Kitchin State Highway Commission W. W. Kitchin Claude Kitchin Thurman Kitchin Wake Forest College

Bladder Irritation Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement claims a remedy relieves bladder irritation and related symptoms in four days. It touts natural extracts like jet duchy leaves and juniper, sold by Mann Drug Stores and Geverd's at High Point with a simple instruction to say Bukets to any druggist.

Nature Mann Drug Stores Geverd's

Mrs H C Kearns Sr to Be Honored on Mother's Day

High Point oldest mother Mrs H C Kearns Sr 304 Steele Street will receive gifts from local businesses including Paramount Elliot Floral J C Penney Packard Motor Hart Drug Ingram Furniture and others for Mother's Day. Born September 25 1847 in Randolph County she is mother to seven living children and has 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

EF. B. Stone H. C. Kearns Steele Street High Point Paramount Theater Kearns Randolph County Thurlow Kearns J. W. Kearns Ed Kearns Gurney Kearns Oscar Kearns Cora Gie J. Allen Austin Henry Kearns Silver Springs Jane Harris Ranson Harris Thomasville Female College Ragan Knitting Mills Model Farm Harris Emerywood Elliot Floral Company J.C. Penney Company Packard Motor Sales Company Pfird

Foust Elected President of Schoolmasters Club

Thomas R. Foust, Guilford county schools superintendent, was elected president of the Schoolmasters' club at the final meeting of the year in Winston-Salem. Hugh White and Dr. Raymond Smith were named as officers, replacing outgoing leaders, with Greensboro set to host the first meeting of the new year.

Thomas R. Foust Guilford County Foust Winston-Salem J. W. Moore Winston- Salem Hugh White Mineral Springs High School Raymond Smith Greensboro College J. Thad Reece Yadkin County H. A. Helms Greensboro Central High School Greensboro Hanna Key L. Barkley Woman's College Greensboro South High School

Johnson Off To Sell State Bonds

State Treasurer Charles M Johnson leaves Raleigh for New York to confer with buyers of 3 019 000 in state bonds. He believes the issue can be sold at about 3 percent interest to finance permanent improvements at state institutions and a new state office building.

Raleigh Charles M. Johnson New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carolina Weather Bureau L. A Atlanta Augusta Denver Jacksonvile Key West Los San Francisco Miss Nichols Mrs. Albertson Palace Theatre Salem Street Thomasville Phil Regan Evelyn Venable Mae Clark John Payne Gruen Elgins Hamilton America Manos Ees North Main Joyner Guilford Education Board Legion Meeting Bette Davis Humphrey Bogart Broadhurst Gunsmoke Ranch Dick Tracy Gene Raymond Ann Bo Helen Broderick Rial Hockey Wally NEA Radiophoto Monts France Duke of Windsor Wallis Warfield Simpson England Babenter Verneauil Austria Caledonia Farm Flapper NEA Service, Inc By Sylvia Charles Edwards Carter Street Sen Duke Planning Board Hoey H. C. Kearns, Sr Guilford County Schools Johnson Ruby
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