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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1938
Page
2
Fair weather dominates tonight across North Carolina and Georgia with cooler readings in east central and extreme south portions. Winds from the northwest and west shift to fresh to diminishing by Tuesday, with fair conditions persisting through Tuesday.
Demolition of the old wooden freight station continues with timber moved to Perry street for the new structure. R K Stewart and Son, the contractors, report rapid progress and pilings driven. the new station is expected to be completed around mid August as excavation for track depression resumes toward Main street.
Morning and evening services drew large crowds in city churches with special Mother's Day sermons. Rev Jacob Gartenhaus spoke on Jewish converts and faith, while Rev R G Flexon led revival with 36 reported conversions. First Presbyterian heard Dr Kenneth Foreman preach on Civil War, motherhood, and Mary, with a solo by Clarence Schultheiss.
Warren Hussey, 19, of V1 avenue, was driving toward town yesterday at about 8 pm when he appears to have lost control. His car struck a tree, clipped a telephone pole, knocked down a second tree, and dragged it 50 feet before reversing direction. Police charged Hussey with reckless driving.
Fifty six High Point Schoolboy Patrol members 37 white and 19 colored returned home from Washington D C after taking part in the annual parade with 12 000 patrolmen. Sgt J O Pike and officers L H Baker L E Williams accompanied the group on a sight seeing tour to the Capitol Washington Monument Arlington Cemetery Library of Congress Smithsonian and more. He praised the help of local individuals and groups whose support made the trip possible and called it a success in every way.
Police recorded three reckless driving charges, one driving while intoxicated, and three speeding violations in the past 24 hours within city limits.
The assembly of league members discuss a French British plan to have each council member declare Italy's recognition without a vote. The Aga Khan's arrival as president could speed a possible extraordinary session. A majority was reportedly favorable to the proposal, while earlier talks imagined individual declarations.
Labrador, noted as the first part of America encountered by Europeans, marks the final continent portion still largely unmapped by white explorers.
Government counter-attacks and rain slowed insurgent drives toward Valencia as militiamen retreated east from Teruel to the Mediterranean. Forces held lines at Allepuz Portell Cuevas de Vinroma with some positions recaptured. Insurgents pressed ahead to block General Miaja from solid defensive lines.
Daniel Lee Cecil 78 died at his home 926 West Broad Street Sunday at 7:30 after a three week illness. Born March 7 1860 in Davidson County to Charles and Prudie Kennedy Cecil he was a longtime farmer before retiring fourteen years ago to this city. He belonged to Pleasant Grove M P Church and was active in church affairs. Survived by widow Louretta Wilson Cecil two daughters Butler Fitzgerald route 1 Thomasville and S E Payne route 1 High Point three sons E L Cecil route 3 High Point C F Cecil route 3 Greensboro and H L Cecil High Point fourteen grandchildren six great grandchildren two sisters Eliza Burton and T W Kennedy High Point and one brother J E B Cecil route 1 Thomasville. Funeral Monday at 3:30 from Zion Reformed Church conducted by Rev Fred R Love and Rev H O Miller. Interment in church cemetery. Brief service at 2:45 prior to leaving home. Pallbearers grandsons Paul Shoaf Owen Shoaf Edward Shoaf Lonnie Fitzgerald Cletus Fitzgerald Abel Payne Lagette Cecil Mathew Cecil.
Nine specialists met for five hours then added Dr Paul Schmitt to decide on surgery for Helaine Colan five week old with eye cancer. They consider removing both eyes or left eye with X ray or allowing nature to take its course which could kill in two months. Attourney Samuel A Hoffman speaks for the family.
Bernard a UNC faculty member for 38 years died Saturday night of a heart attack at age 70. His funeral was held in Chapel Hill today as the university community mourns a long time educator.
Congressional leaders meet with the president to push the wage hour bill with little amendments. Senate approves the tax revision conference report as talks on a new relief public works program proceed. The group notes action on the wage hour measure remains the biggest hurdle before June 1 adjournment.
R. R. Fountain of 1105 Westwood avenue returned home from a visit to find his house ransacked. Police report a rear window forced and a broken lock allowed entry. A child’s bank was emptied of 16.80 and a portable sewing machine plus cash were taken.
The Daniel Boone Log Rolling Association meets with Asheboro Camp No. 21 of the Woodmen of the World on May 14. A uniform parade, exhibition drill, banquet with speeches, and a 9 p.m. dance are planned, with 150 to 200 delegates expected. Activities start 2:30 p.m. at Pugh's Chapel and include a 4:30 p.m. courthouse assembly and 5 p.m. parade.
Firemen were called at 7 40 to the High Point Yarn Mill 927 Millis Street to extinguish a cotton waste room fire. There was no damage reported.
Louise Wright today filed for divorce from Clint M. Wright in the municipal court clerk's office. The suit seeks an absolute divorce on grounds of more than two years' separation.
Early this morning a building permit was issued to J. H. Davis to erect an eight room residence on Country Club drive. The project is expected to cost about 000 dollars.
New York stocks moved downward today with many issues posting losses while a handful of aircraft and specialty shares advanced after a hesitant start. Brokers said trading reflected caution ahead of political and industrial developments and a wait for clearer signals before extending buying commitments.
Covington Ky May 9 The Ford Motor Company won in a U S circuit court an amended order forbidding the National Labor Relations Board from withdrawing records of its case. The decision would prevent the board from vacating its December 22 order and allow the case to be heard before the court.
Hirota said Japanese fears toward the United States are rooted in misinterpretations of a Washington speech by Secretary of War Woodring. He denied any intention to interfere in the Philippines and urged mutual concession to resolve the Davao land dispute. he claimed Japan seeks peace and partnership in the Pacific.
Flying fish have no wings yet may skim the water and travel from a few rods up to more than an eighth of a mile. They lift at altitudes of three to several feet using their large fins to act as rudimentary wings.
Observance of National Music Week concluded with a program at William Penn high school drawing about eight hundred attendees. The event featured spiritual, folk, and classical works performed by students from first grade to adults under Mrs. Grayce Waddy Lyons.
Funeral services for Mrs Jane Moore octogenarian will be held Tuesday afternoon at St Stephen A M E Zion church. Rev J F Dunn will officiate. She died Sunday morning at her home 4304 North Street. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery. She was born in Shelby 81 years ago and lived in High Point since before 1900. Surviving: brother Thomas Harper of Salisbury nieces Mia Ola Davis High Point Bessie James Philadelphia nephew George Bridges High Point.
Miss Frances Plunkett, 19, died Sunday morning after a two day hospital stay. Funeral plans await arrival of her aunt Mrs. Effie McDonald of Xenia Ohio. She resided with foster mother Mrs. Annie McManus at 807 Martin Street.
The Boy Scout leadership and training institute for adult leaders will be held in the William Penn high school cafeteria on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7 30. All adult leaders chosen by their pastors are asked to attend Tuesday evening at the stated time.
The Bruton family expresses sincere thanks to friends for support during the death of Mia Rosa Bruton. Finch Bruton and family extend appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown.
N L Garner of High Point marks 21 years in life insurance during National Life Insurance Week. He has served six years with Occidental Life and carries $25 000 on himself. Garner highlights a single policy offering life insurance, disability income, and retirement income after age 60.
An advertisement from N L Garner Agency promotes Perfect Protection retirement income. Details include monthly amounts from 105 to 192.40, cash at age 60, and paid up options with beneficiary payouts, plus examples of individuals who received income and waived premiums after disability.
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