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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1937

Page

2

Foes of Court Bill Urged to Stand Firm in Senate Fight

Senator Burke led efforts to keep Roosevelt 11 bill intact as administration advisers urged continued opposition. He warned the public calm was surface and opponents must stay alert. Debate centered on two new justices and possible White House changes, with White House officials backing the original plan. The bill may not reach the Senate for about 10 days.

Washington Burke D. Nebr White House King Senate Uleng Dorothy Starke Bob Andrews Bob Joan Sybil Philip

Lindberghs May End Exile and Return to U S

New York reports that Col. Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh may end their self imposed exile and return to the United States. Banker Thomas W. Lant, friend of the aviators, urged the distinguished couple to resume life at home. Col. Lindbergh did not attend the banquet commemorating the anniversary of the famous flight.

New York Les A. Lindbergh Thomas W. Lant Col. Lindbergh Paris Louis Little Falls Minn

Afraid to Love: A Web of Old Secrets Surfaces

Dorothy Barrett reveals a link between the Jerome Hendry murder and her father Thomas Barrett’s hanging. She and Bob Andrews uncover a possible motive tied to Charles Norton of Placerville and a 40000 cash mine deal. They vow to test Norton’s role to clear Joan Barrett and reveal the truth.

Joan Bob Joan Barrett Thomas Barrett Dorothy Jeremiah Jordan Jordan Charlie Norton Placerville San Francisco Charles Aerton Charles Norton Norton John Hendry Mr. Hendry

Fiermonte Speeds Up Road Work

The scene centers on Fiermonte reacting to a memory about San Francisco and a conversation hinting at a needed alibi. Norton accompanied the speaker on the 11:10 from Green Hills, leaving the speaker to provide corroboration. The passage ends with a teaser, labeled To Be Continued.

Fiermonte San Francisco Norton Green Hills

Weather report for North and South Carolina coastal regions

Mostly cloudy conditions with showers in western and central North Carolina and some east portion tonight. South Carolina sees partly cloudy skies with showers in the north tonight and cooler temperatures in the northwest by Sunday afternoon. Winds from the south and south near the coast remain moderate to overcast with scattered rain near the coast Sunday.

North Carolina Portains South Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville - de

All Wet Counties In State To Have Same Liquor Price

Raleigh May 22 The State Liquor Commission announced a uniform price list for North Carolina’s wet counties to take effect next week. Chairman Cutlar Moore declined to say whether the seven percent sales tax would be paid by consumers or shared with stores. The commission said it would use two undercover agents to enforce the new law.

Raleigh North Carolina State Liquor Commission Cutlar Moore Commission Whee Coing

Phillips Elected Chairman of Board in Guilford County

Charles W. Phillips of Woman's College Greensboro was named chairman of the new Guilford county board of welfare and public charities. Annie Pegram was named the third member, with Miss Pegram serving as secretary. Judge Lewis E. Teague was named by the Guilford county board of commissioners. The board will oversee administration of provisions of the social security program through county welfare director Mrs. Blanche Carr Sterne.

Greensboro Charles W. Phillips Woman's College In Guilford

World telephone share centers in United States at sixty percent

A short note states that sixty percent of the world's telephones are located in the United States. The remaining portion is distributed among other regions, reflecting early global communications dominance.

United States Togo Nla

England's horse population declines over a decade

Over ten years England loses 600000 horses, leaving total counts at 1263507, reflecting a steady national decrease in equine numbers across the country.

England

Guilford County Realty Transfers Reported by Townships

Transfers list in Guilford County showing multiple parcels across High Point Jamestown Oak Ridge and Bruce townships. Transactions include Motsinger Payne. Kennedy Kerr. Jackson Mills Smith. Crawford Hester. Gregg. Bowman Monett. Linville Warren. Linville Causey. Parrish. Most tracts valued at 10 dollars with one at 125 dollars.

W L. Jackson J. C. Steelman Jackson Mary Hester C. Crawford Parsons W. L. Jackson H. R. Mills L. H. Smith Greene Township George A. Gregg James D. Gregg Black and Road Clay Township Sarah Hanner M. E. Hornett Hanner Samuel Bowman M. E. Monett Oak Ridge Township A. N. Linville T. E. Warren Quarren Morehead Township

Doughton to Speak at North Carolina Merchants Meet

Honorable Robert L. Doughton, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, will address the 35th annual North Carolina Merchants Association convention in New Bern on June 7. Dowell notes taxation importance to retailers as Doughton’s career spans state and national service.

Robert L. Doughton Ways and The National Congress North Carolina Merchants Association New Bern W. L. Dowell Association Doughton United States Dowell State Board of Agriculture State Senate North Carolina Washington Coughton

Deep River church hosts special singing event

The Sunday singing at Deep River church drew a large crowd. Nell Idol of Guilford College visited her ailing father T. J. Jones at his home, after recently returning from a stay in Wilmington.

Deep River Nell Idol Guilford College Route 1 T. J. Jones Idol Wilmington

Miss Frances Thornton and Nancy Clark Visit Chapel Hill

Miss Frances Thornton and her young companion Miss Nancy Clark spent Monday enjoying Chapel Hill sights and a leisurely day out.

Frances Thornton Nancy Clark Chapel Hill

Mr and Mrs Jordan Dined With Rufus Smiths

Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Jordan were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Smith. The social visit highlights local household ties and community hospitality.

R. T. Jordan Rufus Smith

Little Miss Barbara Ann Yates Ill at Present

Barbara Ann Yates is listed as very sick at this time in the local report. No additional details are provided about her condition or the circumstances.

Barbara Ann Yates

Miss Frances Johnson Visits Grandfather on Chestnut Street

Miss Frances Johnson spends a few days with her grandfather on Chestnut Street, High.

Frances Johnson Chestnut Street

Carey Bulla Family Dines with Clarence Jordan Group

Mr. and Mrs. Carey Bulla and their children were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jordan.

Carey Bulla Clarence Jordan

Keys Family Guests Include Rider Holder Family

Mr and Mrs Keys entertained Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Rider and children and Mr and Mrs Holder and family from High Point, sharing a cordial visit in their home.

Carefree Summer Marian Martin Pattern 9283

The Mary Martin pattern 9283 offers a breezy youth frock with flutter capelets yoke bodice and flared skirt in cotton or chiffon. Order includes diagram and chart with sizes 14 to 42 and yardage 3 1 2 yards of 89 inch fabric for size 16. Send 15 cents per pattern to The Enterprise Pattern Department.

Marian Martin Marian Martin Lew Enterprise Pattern Department W. 18Th St New York N. Y

Revenue collections exceed last year's totals in ten month period

Treasury reports internal revenue averaging 11.8 million daily for ten months, up 2.3 million from a year ago. First ten months show 3.544 billion internal revenue, up 684.8 million or 23 percent, with income tax receipts up 44 percent and corporate taxes up 34 percent.

Department Washington The Treasury Doughton D-Nc House Ways and Means Committee Internal Revenue Fund Roosevelt Congress Coughton Disney D-Okla Dingell D-Mich

Miss Withers Claimed By Death In Thomasville

Miss Mary Withers laboratory technician at City hospital died at 1 am after a three week illness. She underwent an operation earlier in the week. The body was taken to Davidson college for burial preparation. Funeral arrangements are pending with services expected at Davidson College likely Sunday afternoon.

Thomasville Mary Withers Davidson College

Mrs Hubert Jordan Improves After Illness

Mrs Hubert Jordan, who has been quite ill for several days, is reported to be improving at this time.

Hubert Jordan

Darrell Keys Injures Foot Missing Eighth Grade Certificate

Darrell Keys missed the Greensboro ceremony after injuring his foot, unable to attend Saturday to receive his eighth grade certificate.

Darrell Keys Greensboro

Jones Family Hosts Guest At High Point Event

Mr and Mrs W B Jones of High Point were guests of their father T J Jones for a family gathering.

Mrs. W. B. Jones High Point i T. J. Jones

Lowe couple announce birth in Summerfield area

Mr and Mrs Sam Lowe of the Summerfield section announce the birth of a baby on Saturday May 15. Mr Lowe formerly resided in the Deep River community.

Sam Lowe Summerfield Mr. Lowe Deep River

Birthday Party for Miss Thelma Torrence

Miss Thelma Torrence received a birthday party Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Edmond Lyles 1311 East Washington Street after games a tasty repast was served Those present included Miss Lucy Williams Eva Payne Inez Carver Juliette Carter Margie Griffith Mary Moore Ednin Carver Ruby Torrence Filo McDonnell Beatrice Crawford Ardellia Steele Montez Parker Blanche Gould Wilhelmenta Earl Catherine Gould Beulah Crawford Beulah Greene Hazel Leach Messrs Charles Smith Robert Boyd James Harrington Carl Chavis George Gains Oliver Foust Jefferson Blackburn William Griffith James McDonnell Billy Caldwell Thomas Hairston and Lee Brown

Thelma Torrence Edmond Lyles East Washington Street Lucy Williams Eva Payne Inez Carver Juliette Carter Margie Griffith Mary Moore Ednin Carver Ruby Torrence Filo McDonnell Beatrice Crawford Ardellia Steele Montez Parker Blanche Gould Wilhelmenta Earl Catherine Gould

Death summons Gibson family to Concord for aunt’s loss

Personal Mr and Mrs M W Gibson of Underhill avenue have been called to Concord due to the death of Mr Gibson’s aunt Mrs Julia Richardson.

M. W. Gibson Underhill Avenue Concord

High Point Club Sets Department Prizes and Schedule

The High Point Professional Men's Club meeting on Kivett drive approved ten dollars for department prizes to William Penn high school and two elementary school prizes. The William Penn prize is five dollars for the top four year department student. Elementary prizes are two dollars fifty cents for the best seven year department student at each school. The club also donated five dollars to the National Jamboree fund for Boy Scout Troop 9 of St. Stephen church and announced a summer schedule of one meeting per month from June to October.

High Point B. Burford Kivett Drive William Penn High School William Penn St. Stephen Church

Funeral Services For Mrs Maggie Miller Held Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs Maggie Miller will be held at Mt Vernon Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock. She died at her home on Hoover street after an extended illness. She is survived by two daughters Mia Ella Carter and Mrs Catherine Brown and one son Joseph Miller.

Maggie Miller Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Miller Hoover Street Mia Ella Carter Catherine Brown Joseph Miller

Ladies Aid Circle One meets at Underhill Avenue

The Ladies Aid Circle One of eight met at Mrs. Flossie Ashe's Underhill avenue home Tuesday evening. Rev. H. L. Ashe read the scripture, followed by prayer and a song. A brief business session concluded with refreshments. attendees included Mesdames Sara Evans Ola Peebles Reba Gill Esie Welch W Barnhill Ruth Farrington.

Ladies Aid Circle Mark M. EB Flossie Ashe Underhill Avenue H. L. Ashe Mesdames Sara Evans Ola Peebles Reba Gill Esie Welch VV. Barnhill Ruth Farrington

State to Buy Motorcycles for Patrol Fleet

Raleigh May 22 Contract for 40 new motorcycles for the state highway patrol to replace old equipment was awarded to the Indian Motorcycle company by the state board of awards. Bids for 60 patrol cars were rejected as too general and new bids called for.

Raleigh State Highway Patrol Indian Motorcyle Company State Board of Awards Capus M. Waynick Highway Patrol Board of Awards Chas. D. Farmer

Equal Fall Rate For Iron And Wood Balls At Same Size

A statement asserts that weight does not affect falling velocity. Iron and wooden balls of identical size are claimed to descend at the same speed in a gravitational field.

Canaries Bred Copper Fawn Pink and Slate-Blue Fin Color

Expert breeders say careful mating can produce canaries in copper fawn pink or slate blue fin color. The note outlines color varieties achievable through selective pairing and breeding practices.

Scotland Defeats England in World Crowd Record Match

A Glasgow crowd of 156,000 witnessed Scotland beat England. The landmark attendance was declared a world record for a football crowd.

Scotland England Glasgow

Local Notables Named in Community Notices

The list includes Theodosia Johnson Ora Martin Br P Wilson J I Hill Maud Hinton and Miss Geneva McCauley appearing in the community notices column of the paper with names and titles.

Theodosia Johnson Ora Martin Br. P. Wilson J. I. Hill Maud Hinton Miss Geneva McCauley

Birthday Party Held For Miss Viola Freeman

Miss Viola Freeman celebrated a birthday Saturday evening at her home 748 East Washington Street. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Mock, Mrs. Susie Mock, Misses Elizabeth Peebles Catherine Chambers Edith Plyppin, Mrs. Ester Chambers, J. N. Mock and Willard Freeman.

Viola Freeman East Washington Street B. C. Mock Susie Mock Elizabeth Peebles Catherine Chambers Edith Plyppin Ester Chambers J. N. Mock Willard Freeman

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Martha Moore in Greenshaw

Mrs Martha Moore of Greenshaw enjoyed a birthday dinner hosted by her daughters Mrs Pattie Pike and Mrs Maude Waddell at 1505 Lee Street Sunday evening. Attendees included Mesdames Cora Alexander Novyella Boyd Annie Powell Ella Hall Edith Banks Lillie Williamson Jane Whiteworth and others plus Rev J H Ballard. visitors from Greensboro included several Waddell and Alexander family members and Kelmore Waddell and Harvey Stringfellow.

Martha Moore Greenshaw Pattie Pike Maude Waddell Lee Street Cora Alexander Vyella Boyd Annie Powell Ella Hall Edith Banks Lillie Williamson Jane Whiteworth Jessie Hall Clark Pike

Mt Vernon Church News Visitors From Statesville

Mt Vernon church notes Rev Kirby Mrs Kirby and their young son Eivie Lee Jr visiting Mrs Laura Abernathy mother of Mrs Kirby in Statesville They plan to return Friday Rev Kirby will preach at 11 am on The First and Second Churches Red Sox To Meet Durham Here Friday High Point Red Sox to play undefeated Durham Black Sox at Willis Park Friday night 8 30 They will show a new catcher formerly with the Cuban army for local approval.

Mt. Vernon Church News Kirby Eivie Lee, Jr Laura Abernathy Statesville Ans

Mt Zion Church News Revival at Piney Grove Burlington

Rev A Townsend pastor of Mt Zion church will conduct a revival for Rev C H Crouch at Piney Grove Baptist Burlington beginning Sunday. The 48th session of the High Point Baptist Sunday school convention meets Mt Zion Baptist Friday through Sunday morning. Rev J F Dunn pastor of St Stephen's church will preach at Mt Zion Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with his choir and congregation.

Mt. Zion Church News Townsend Mt. Zion Church C. H. Crouch Piney Grove Baptist Church Burlington High Point Baptist Sunday School Conention Mt. Zion Baptist Church J. F. Dunn Stephen's Church Mt. Zion

Birth Announcement for Mary Bernice Mack

Miss Daisy Lee Bennett of this city becomes Mrs Belvin J Mack after marriage. Mr and Mrs Mack announce the birth of their daughter Mary Bernice on May 19 1987. Both mother and daughter rest comfortably at 120 Perry Street Burrus Memorial Hospital is noted.

Emma Lee Blakely Burrus Memorial Hospital Kivett Drive Belvin J. Mack Mary Bernice Mock Daisy Lee Bennett Perry Street

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Indberghs U. S Marion White NEA Service.inc Eastman High School Sybil Hendry Mr. Hendy Enzo Fremonte Madeline Astor Dick George Rand Westbury L. 1 Lea Charlotte Weabureau Heville Olllanta Ugustairmingham Leston Chicago Columbia Ville “Sete Tees Acksonville West Angeles Mitchel Orleans York Antonio Francisco Nburg Aramount Chas. Boyer I Jean Arthur Roadhurst William Boyd Old Wyoming Dick Tracy Lina John Wayne Inornia Alto Bob Allen Hranger Last Stand NEA Radiophoto Victoria and Albert Spithead Elizabeth Pire Phillips Guilford County Realty High Point Township P. P. Motsinger Louise B. Payne Vail Dallas Kennedy Maude Kennedy Kennedy R. B. Terry BE. W. Jennings Meredith Jamestown Township Penn Orton A. Boren South Elm Street W. Causey Coulter Sunset Drive Bruce Township Mary J. Parrish L. T. Parrish Reidsville Danville State Merchants Association Deep River News Miss Withers
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