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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1937
Page
2
A scientist explains that hydrogen leaks ignite due to friction and a spark, with flames burning until the leak or exhaust ends. He notes Carnegie tank pressures near 30,000 pounds, and that friction depends on gas flow rather than pressure, warning even small leaks can pose danger.
The court plans a unanimous decision if possible with a member assigned to the opinion and a dissent prepared if any justice opposes the majority. Opinions determine the announcement date as the justices meet May 7 May 24 and June 1 to finalize decisions and then adjourn for summer unless a subsequent Monday session is needed. Memorial Day holiday shifts or delays appear possible.
Political debate centers on reducing inflation through fiscal efficiency. Halleck argues for trimming relief waste to aid all citizens, while Republicans pledge to support efficient money for the needy and oppose exploitation and high relief costs.
The secretary of state led a ceremony honoring a Red Cross worker. The American Amber to Italy cabled for a ship to aid Messina earthquake victims. The project cost 105000, with 27000 on hand plus rapid volunteer funds.
Lexington High School seniors staged a May Day pageant at the city park with Miss Henry Etta Link crowned May queen and John Leonard as king. Other court members included Maid of Honor Miss Margaret Spruill and heralds Misses Betty Witherspoon and Margaret Ward. The event featured a Maypole dance, glee club numbers, and performances by the dramatic Cotillion and Girl Reserves.
Miss Emily Myers hosted a bridge party at her sister Mrs Byron Lopp's Fairview drive home. Four tables were set in the living room with tulips and garden blooms. Mae Vestal Leonard won high score and received sheer hose, while Margaret Spruill earned a consolation handkerchief. Salad course and strawberry shortcake followed the cards.
Mrs Virginia Eanes underwent an appendicitis operation at Davidson hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Dr J R Terry and wife returned after attending the North Carolina Medical Society convention in Winston-Salem.
Local high school Girl Reserves stage Mother-Daughter Banquet at Hege Inn on Tuesday evening. A 7 30 dinner preceded an engaging program with toasts to mothers and daughters. Miss Margaret Spru a senior presided. officers elected include President Betsy Moffitt Vice President Louise Kirby and Secretary Treasurer Clara Ann Miller.
The notice of a forthcoming marriage draws wide interest among friends in the area and neighboring towns, with excitement centered on a couple soon to wed and their social circle.
Primary grade pupils presented an operetta on Thursday evening in the Cecil school auditorium titled Over the Garden Wall. Costumes and lighting pleased the audience as Misa Billie Pickett and Norman Corn played Mistress Mary and Boy Blue with Fred McPherson and Mr Sun delivering laughs. The play was enjoyed and a neat sum was raised for school work.
Basque commanders report a failed assault on the hill while insurgents press toward Bilbao. Refugees escape the city aboard ships as the plan aims to prevent a defender's rest and hinder recuperation.
Londoners celebrate amid decorations and crowds as the King and Queen prepare for a quiet Windsor weekend. Final coronation rehearsals and security measures unfold while thousands plan street parades and viewings, with special police instructions for the event.
Honus Wagner, the high commissioner of semi professional baseball, recently reached the age of 64. Critics widely regard him as the greatest player of all time and a towering figure in the sport's history.
Mrs. John Gordon received a surprise birthday dinner hosted by her children on Sunday. A large gathering enjoyed a social evening with a weiner roast on Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hines home.
On Thursday Mrs Eva Thornton hosted a dinner in honor of Mrs W F Wheeler celebrating her birthday. The table featured a large cake with candles as the centerpiece and abundant spring flowers. Also present were W F Wheeler and Mrs T Jones.
Mrs Clarence Jordan and her young son Bobbie have returned home after spending several days with relatives at Pine Bluff.
Mr and Mrs Lindsay Knight and family formerly of this community now of Colfax visited friends here.
Rev and Mrs Joseph Peele and their family were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Eva Thornton, enjoying a family gathering at her home.
Mr and Mrs Everette Hodgin and family of Greensboro route 1 and Gordie Foster Harold Ens ley and Mr and Mrs McWhorter of High Point visited at the home of Gattis Foster Sunday.
Misa Trene Ivey of Charlotte spent the weekend as a guest of Mrs. Eva Thornton.
Miss Lois Skeen was weekend guest of relatives at Guilford College. Miss Edna Corum, recently ill, is able to be out again. Mrs. R. T. Jordan, confined with sickness, is able to be out again. Miss Frances Thornton was weekend guest of Miss Helen Smith on Kivett Drive in High Point.
Mrs C V Idol of Guilford College Route One visited relatives here on Thursday.
Workmen labored over an hour and a half to free J. Q. Page of Gastonia from a flipped oil truck and trailer east of Shelby. The crash spilled over 3,200 gallons of oil, blocking use of a blowtorch.
The William Penn commencement events begin Tuesday at 8 p m in the auditorium with the operetta Sunbonnet Sue. The show tells a child’s story with dances and songs, features the glee club, and marks the first operetta at William Penn in years led by Mrs Ethel G Cobb Miss Mabel L Leate and Miss Clara K Humphrey as directresses.
Fairview Street school's choral club and a physical education group performed at William Penn high school during assembly. The program featured Bells of St Marys Little Bit O Honey and Dont You Cry My Honey by the choral club News boys log led by Clinton Chambers Ever Since You Went Away and note songs by the choral club tap dancing group led by Daisy Portee and Elizabeth Graham. The program was directed by Mrs Jessie B Neal and Mrs Magnolia Hart and was well received.
The Ladies Aid Circle No 8 of St Mark M E church met at Mrs Willoughbys home on Bynum street Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mrs L B Whitaker Mrs Alma Rouse Mrs Mamie Reaves Mrs Naomi Hines Mrs Lucile Sauler Mrs Gladys Gannaway Mrs Hattie Morrison Miss Celeste Holts claw Miss Ida Lindsay Miss Cora Culbreath hosted a tasty repast buffet at the close of the gathering.
The Modernistics Bridge club hosted its annual spring dance at Kilby Arcade Friday night. Local and out of town attendees enjoyed the event with music by the Cromwell Broadcasters of Winston-Salem.
Mrs. Ida Gibson and Miss Colene Phifer hosted a farewell party at 1210 Kivett Drive for Pauline Morgan who departs for Philadelphia this weekend. Guests included Ruth Harris Celeste Holtsclaw Mary Parker Bernice Phifer Mamie Headen Albert Plyer Bessie Snipe Mia Hattie Lee Fults Megara A L Mason Leach Johnnie Strickland M W Gibson Carl Holt K H McRae Louis Cassell Jerry C C Young Arthur Alexander A C McLean Hugh C Vores George Brower Willis Phifer. A savory repast was served.
The Leonard Street school held its annual May Day exercises with about a thousand spectators on the broad playground Saturday afternoon. Classes from G0 through seventh grade performed dances and games centering on the Queen of May, Helen Bouleware, who wore the title with pride as the throne and attendants decorated the square.
The piece recalls Sir Walter Raleigh era colonization efforts in America and the Croatan carving found after the governor's return from England. It notes Bath NC as oldest town and pirate lore around Blackbeard who died in 1718 near Ocracoke Inlet with legend of later beheading.
The naval board investigates the Hindenburg disaster with 400 crewman on patrol duty and reviews wreckage at Fort Mifflin. Witnesses include Hendrick Bauer and Walter Ziegler, with officials from the Zeppelin company promising cooperation.
Raleigh May n the lead story Commissioner A L Fletcher calls the Greensboro merchants decision to institute a 46 percent hour work week a step in the right direction. He praises the action and suggests other merchants associations may adopt the schedule to achieve goals not possible by legislation.
Shelby voters approved a special one cent school supplement tax to add a month to the eight month term. The vote was 1,118 to 28. The nine month term will take effect next year.
A bright program titled Welcome Sweet Springtime featured Southland Grade groups performing dances and songs. Students from grades 1 to 7 participated in processions, Minuet in G, sailor hornspipe, Kamor Inskia, Southland Sketches and Comin Through the Rye. Mrs J Hall played piano. Mrs L Merritt directed. committee members assisted with arrangements.
Ladies Aid Circle No 4 of St Mark M B Church met at Mrs Hattie Leach home on Tuesday evening May 4 honoring members H Leach Daisy Treble and Louise Tyson. A paper Our President as We See Her by Mrs Kendall highlighted the life and church work followed by refreshment and a note of well wishes for the honoree. The next meeting will be at Mrs Emma Foushee home on Tuesday May 11 at 7 o clock.
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