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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
14
Ralph Lane, Virginia's first governor, introduced the tobacco pipe to Europe in 1586 and taught Sir Walter Raleigh how to smoke. The text also notes polishing brass faucets after cleaning to prevent water spotting by oil-based polish.
Alumni of High Point college plan a spring Homecoming with Major L Cr McLendon address and M J Wrenn Library dedication led by Dr F W Stephenson. Activities include greetings at 10 30, luncheon, 2 30 business meeting, banquet at Emerywood, class day at 8 15, and a dance at the country club.
Tomorrow will be Poppy Day with red poppies worn to honor World War dead. Women from Andrew Jackson Post of the American Legion Auxiliary will offer flowers for donations to aid disabled veterans, their families, and those of the deceased, with proceeds supporting welfare work this year.
A note recalls that Zachary Taylor moved frequently and never qualified as a voter, yet he rose to become President of the United States.
The War Office remains England’s chief employer, overseeing a vast workforce across military and civil service roles. The assertion notes the scale of government employment and its impact on the economy and labor market.
Mrs. Lucy Bare Armentrout, 1861 1861 born in Dandridge Tennessee, mother of N B Armentrout and Hiram M Armentrout of High Point, dies at home in Reidsville after fifty years married to E L Armentrout a lumberman. Survived by three daughters Mrs Sid Williams Mrs Edith Byars and Mrs J G Wilson and brother Charles Bare. Funeral at Main Street Methodist Episcopal church Reidsville with interment Greenhill cemetery Greensboro.
Anthony Hess ler boasted a burglar alarm for his car with sirens that would sound if a window or door was tampered with. In a rehearsal test thieves opened a door and stole a bag containing 400 dollars.
Oklahoma City officers received a panicked call over the radio. Deputy Sheriff Y V Burks explained that the jail matron had mended the seat of his pants after a duty tear, forcing him to borrow a pair.
Leda Chavez, 20, faced a dress theft accusation at a Salt Lake City beauty salon. She denied the charge claiming purchase. Judge Reva Beck Bosone sentenced Chavez to 15 days in jail after she tried on the dress.
The famous cross of snow on Holy Cross National Forest in Colorado forms from two crevices filled with snow on the mountainside and can be seen for miles.
The notice states that uniforms for mail carriers and substitutes must be purchased at their own expense, signaling a cost borne by employees rather than the employer. No further context is provided about related policies or exceptions.
Joy riders stole a locomotive in Spokane and sped in reverse toward two onrushing passenger trains. Train crews at lunch halted the passenger trains with automatic signals. The locomotive was recovered.
Public foreclosure sale on June 1 1997 at Guilford County Court House Greensboro NC to the highest bidder for cash. Property located in High Point Town ship Guilford County described as Lot 11 Block 12 Home Investment & Improvement Co. and other deeds describe the chain of title. 5 percent cash deposit required.
Governor Clyde R. Hoey says he cannot announce the new state school commission members by May 31 as required, planning talks with the current commissioners and executive secretary Lloyd Griffin first. He notes interruptions have postponed his remaining appointments and stresses careful consideration.
Thomas R. Carter of Bow county and formerly of High Point died last night in a Salisbury hospital. He leaves his wife Ethyl Kess, a son Kenneth, his mother Mrs. Anna Troxler, and sisters Mrs. W. M. Vanh, Mrs. Z. D. Williams, Mrs. High Rock, and Mrs. Delm Crook. Funeral set for Providence Church at 8 pm Saturday on Brin Ferry road.
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