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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1936
Page
2
The hosiery trade faces a doubtful outcome as New York reports hint the 85 percent sign-up threshold may not be reached to make the voluntary wages and hours pact binding. North Carolina shows strong support while Tennessee mills have yet to sign, risking renewed pressure on prices and hours if the agreement fails.
May 19 reports Abdram Ferguson of Lancaster as the first man to graduate in music from Erakine College. The event marks a milestone in the college’s history with Ferguson receiving his degree amid campus ceremonies.
Citizens and candidates urge timely registration for the Democratic primary. Those in High Point must register with a registrar or at the voting site, especially newcomers or residents who moved since the last primary. A list of precincts, registrars, and polling places is provided. Also noted is a college diploma achievement in the institution’s history with a student receiving a diploma at commencement.
The Board of Christian Education of the Methodist Protestant church heard reports from college presidents including G I Humphreys High Point F G Holloway Western Maryland C B Forlines Westminster Theological Adrian Mich and H L Feeman praising doubled enrollment and rising salaries. They lauded Dr Humphreys work at High Point and noted Frank Stephenson executive secretary increased board funds by over 100000 in twelve years while aiding 75 ministerial and 85 non ministerial students and a WPA marking project costing 51646 will benefit seven Minnesota towns.
A called meeting of the local Sons of the V. F. W. will be held at the V. F. W. hall Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
Bullie Lee of 1620 12 North Main street suffered slight injuries yesterday afternoon after falling from a second story window at his home. Police report says he was treated at Burrus Memorial Hospital and discharged.
John Primm of Springfield road was injured yesterday while operating a terracing machine at his home. He received treatment at a local hospital and was later returned to his home where he is resting comfortably.
The trial of T. J. Mann former Hyde County treasurer for misappropriating 89000 dollars was continued after the principal state witness failed to appear.
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