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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1930
Page
3
James Brumfield alias Ernest is scheduled for execution Friday for first degree burglary in Union county. He broke into Rev. M. D. L. Preslar’s Wingate home and tried to abduct his 19 year old daughter, dragging her into the yard before fleeing. Miss Preslar had been a Meredith college student. Executive Counsel Odus M Full, back from Union county probe, found no new evidence or commutation grounds.
The statement confirms no stay of execution in the Brumfield case as the Supreme Court reviewed the trial record and found no error. Officials note capital cases stay open until late, but no new evidence suggests innocence or unfair trial. Brumfield is believed to have kidnap and assault motives tied to the Preslar home incident.
Duke announces a three year graduate education program expansion. Dr William A Brownell from George Peabody College will hold a graduate professorship focusing on experimental education in the elementary school. Two new instructors Howard Easley and James M Goddard join the faculty to study freshmen study habits.
New certificates of incorporation issued by Secretary of State James A. Hartness list Granville Mutual Exchange of Oxford with authorized capital 995 subscribed 60 led by R. T. Eakes R. L. Baker and W. R. Frazier. American Bank and Trust Company of Monroe with 200,090 authorized stock and 50,000 subscribed led by W. H. Wood Cameron Morrison A J Draper and others of Charlotte. Mid-South Building Corporation of Southern Pines with 25,000 authorized stock and 300 subscribed led by R. A. Olmstead E. H. Sorenson and B. H. Lewis. Independent Electrical Supply Company of Charlotte with 100,000 authorized stock and 500 subscribed led by S. B. Cardo R. J. Cardo and L. J. Bussey.
Durham May 7. A carillon donated by George G. Allen and William R Perkins of New York will be installed in the Duke university chapel tower. Costing about 70000 dollars, the instrument features extended bell ranges and modern design. Construction on the two million dollar chapel continues with 210 foot tower foundations to be completed this month. Donors and their families have long been associated with Duke, and the carillon reflects ongoing support for the university’s growth and cultural programs.
Members of the Minnesingers and the Euphonian glee clubs at Guilford College held a joint banquet at the High Point country club with over 75 attendees. Annie Ray welcomed guests, speeches on club work followed, and Esther Lindley was announced future president of the Euphonians. The event concluded with a shared Alma Mater and social period.
The gross incomes from farm products in 1929 totaled more than 12.59 billion dollars, surpassing 1925 by about 55 million dollars.
The twenty ninth annual meeting of the North Carolina Academy of Science and the spring meeting of the state section of the American Chemical Society will take place at Duke University on Friday and Saturday. Sessions start Friday at 7 PM and end Saturday at noon. Attendees from most state colleges and several high schools are expected, with 75 technical papers on the program and over 200 in attendance. Led by Prof. J B Derieux of NC State and Prof. J B Bullitt of UNC, the gathering includes officers Totten, George, Cunningham, and Wolf on the executive committee.
Judge Walter E. Moore ruled last week that Asheville's $250 privilege tax on the Union Bus Terminal was illegal. An appeal to the state supreme court is expected.
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