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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
8
Dr T Wingate Andrews superintendent of the city schools was principal speaker at the Oak Hill Parent Teacher Association meeting Tuesday evening in the school auditorium. He explained in detail the coming school supplement election and its effect on the present system. Mrs J W Henderson has
Miss Norma Cook and sister Vera performed two violin pieces while Helen Henderson sang. Mrs J M Harris chaired the session. Reports from Summer Roundup and P T A Congress in Charlotte were presented. Committee chairmen for next year were named, including hospitality by Mrs L G Newton and budget by Mrs W A.
Tyson T. Ferree, a local architect, designed The Enterprise's new building for Harper. After the meeting, Mrs J D Ross invited parents to her room for punch and cookies. Attendance banners were awarded to Mrs Sam Calvert's second grade and Mrs J D Ross's sixth grade.
Mrs Laura B Wolfe testifies in Los Angeles divorce proceedings that her husband refused a $500 monthly job as a lingerie salesman because he believed women should not wear silk underwear or stockings. She says he has abandoned his jewelry business and refuses other work due to Hindu philosopher teachings.
A continued note compares tax rates across North Carolina cities for 1935-1936. Per capita tax levies are presented for various sizes of municipalities, highlighting that the city studied appears favored under the new rates.
Federal agents widen their drive against the Karpis Barker gang charging gang members with kidnapping and a $300000 ransom scheme. Campbell, 36, faces kidnapping charges with $50000 bail sought at arraignment as 26 alleged accomplices are rounded up.
Fire Chief BE Ingram issues permits for a warehouse at West Broad between Virginia and Lindsay streets costing about 500 dollars. R E Michael receives a permit to build a five room house on Chandler between Tipton and Carr streets for about 3000 dollars. P V Kirkman gets a permit to remodel a residence at 310 West Broad for about 600 dollars.
A London theater unveils England's largest one-piece carpet weighing a ton and stretching 100 feet by 43 feet. It requires 20 men to lift, marking a notable milestone in stage design.
A Cambridge student prank involved a flag raising that drew varied reactions. Officials, editors, and representatives argued over intent and possible malice with no Soviet involvement found.
Classic 1931 Ford Coach offered for family use. Vehicle reportedly in good shape and motor well tuned. Local inquiry encouraged with contact details for inspection in Oregon.
A Salisbury sale of Guernsey cattle saw top price of one thousand dollars. The event sold thirty registered cattle for a total of six thousand four hundred seventy dollars.
Leland Burroughs aged 20 drowned while swimming in the Catawba river yesterday near Charlotte.
Charles F. Horner president of the National Aeronautic Association will present a chapter to Raleighs new group at a banquet tonight Elmer Meyers manager of the municipal airport is president of the chapter
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