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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
2
Gail navigates a rich social scene after a dinner with Derek, meeting Mrs. Morton and a neighbor Natalie Preston. Natalie’s talk reveals Gail’s fragile finances and work in fashion design while hinting at future city connections and romantic tension.
King Edward VIII may allow debutantes to wear brighter garden party attire at Buckingham Palace receptions on July 21 and 22 as mourning ends. Queen Mary historically shapes court dress, with chiffons lace and twytex nets guiding styles, and the new regime hints at softened court standards for next year.
The one-cent magenta stamp issued in British Guiana in 1856 is regarded by philatelists as the world’s most valuable stamp.
Raleigh dispatch reports Earl Brant, a worker on a recreation project near Lakedale, received compensation after his glass eye exploded at work. The eye shattered inflaming his face and eye socket. officials cited overheating of the eye optic as the cause.
Campaign managers prepare to travel to Cleveland as Republican leaders gather for the upcoming national convention nine days away. Former President Hoover, invited by the national committee, plans to attend. Edward A. Hayes and John D M Hamilton comment on Hoover and other nondelegates joining the event.
In Syracuse on May 30 the minority fundamentalist faction of the Presbyterian church's general assembly pursued creating a separate church next month amid ongoing disciplinary actions. The 148th assembly ruled on 11 of 17 cases in the modernist-fundamentalist dispute, with six cases to be decided early next week.
Lexington officials and the Davidson Swimming Pool reach an agreement allowing children under 15 to enter free each weekday morning from nine to twelve. In return the pool operators receive a special water rate.
Cotton futures in New Orleans closed steady with little change on May 30. July finished at 1150, October at 1054, December near 1046, and May around 1043 to 1048.
Harry Bannister, former husband of Ann Harding, swore out a warrant for the arrest of the screen star on a charge of abducting their daughter Jane. The action followed Harding and the seven year old child’s departure for Europe last night, with Bannister twice visiting the courthouse and Harding reportedly headed for England to start a film contract.
Wilfred Lindsay, 23, an escapee from the Louisiana state penitentiary, fatally stabbed Mrs. Nelson J. Himel and shot prison captain William Himel before fleeing. A farm youth, William Wade, was killed by trustees during the manhunt. two possemen were wounded by an accidental discharge. Lindsay was serving a life term for a Baton Rouge killing over a date dispute.
Raleigh May 30 Henry Grier a Forsyth County Black man under death sentence for the murder of Annie Giles in Winston-Salem will receive a clemency hearing June 23 Governor Ehringhaus granted a temporary reprieve to July 17 Parole Commissioner Edwin M Gill said Solicitor Allen Gwynn who prosecuted the case will urge commutation of the sentence and Grier faces the state life or death decision.
Reports from Bruce Ethridge of the state conservation department indicate a bass hatching and nursing pool may be developed in the city lake waters. The WPA project has drawn interest from District Director Jim Rivers and could stock county lakes and streams. several thousand small bass were placed in the city lake last week.
In London on May 30 the United States international polo team beat the 26-Goal Irish team 16 to 4 despite driving rain.
Telegrams and thousands of pilgrims gather in Vatican City as Pope Pius proceeds toward his 79th birthday with widespread birthday wishes flowing in from around the globe.
Reported notes on court etiquette describe a fashion tone for garden parties with pastel blues and mauves. Dresses reach ankle length with puff sleeves and capelets while hats feature tulle or lace. colors mirror the dress fabrics. Debutantes may bow to the king in open air settings, weather permitting, with royal attendance in scarlet and gold details.
Emperor Haile Selassie said he would confer with the British Foreign Office in London before deciding whether to make a personal protest to the League of Nations about Italy's invasion of Ethiopia. He stated he would not decide to go to Geneva until after discussing all angles in London.
Ernest Griswell, 22, suffered a brain concussion when he stepped from a truck lifted about six feet on a greasing rack. Attendants said he forgot the vehicle had been raised after driving it onto the rack minutes before the fall.
Woman narrates post divorce custody conflict with ex husband over access to their son Sonny. She seeks court guidance on limiting visits to court specified times until the child shows better behavior. She urges the father stop encouraging impudent conduct and to respect order.
The writer argues the father should teach obedience and respect to the child. They stress that good parenting requires cooperation, not undermining training already given. The piece urges the father to act wisely and supportively to raise a worthwhile son.
The text advises arranging a guardian or interested person to be present during a father's call and stay during the visit. It suggests avoiding unfriendly behavior and solving the problem without difficulty. If needed, one should take a firm stand for the child's training.
Dr Oliver Dahl a patrol ogist was at liberty under $600 bond today after C A Hardy was sued with a warrant charging he unlawfully practiced medicine in North Carolina.
Thomson, a 22 year old Scottish amateur, defeats Australian champion James Ferrier two up to take the British amateur at St Andrews Scotland on May 30.
Six American burial grounds in France host thousands of white crosses marking soldiers and sailors of all ranks. The sites honor service members who fell in World War I and related campaigns, reflecting the enduring cost of the conflict and the remembrance by the United States.
A reader advises telling her husband the boy remains unmanageable after his visit and that the current excitement level is too high for now. The note reflects family guidance on handling a difficult child situation.
The fragment discusses a father possibly causing trouble with a child and suggests approaching him to seek cooperation, noting he may be fond of his son and can be guided to a more cooperative attitude.
All questions addressed to Miss Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise will be answered promptly.
Washington observers mark memorial day with a Civil Spanish American and World War veterans parade along Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues and a mid day service at Arlington National Cemetery where 43000 war veterans lie General John J Pershing and Secretary Roper speak with President Roosevelt present Belgium sends a message of gratitude to the President and Roosevelt replies confirming thanks for the tribute to American soldiers fallen in the great war
Paris on May 30 witnessed memorial services for America’s 1250 World War dead buried in European graves. Veterans from many nations urged world peace as bugles sounded taps.
Asheville May 380 Guy Weaver Republican candidate for county court judge says he does not want or expect to be elected. Weaver, a 1929 senator and former judge 193? to 1938, filed his peace statement claiming he paid a 24 dollar filing fee and has received nothing since.
W. Kinsey 65 died at home on English Street after long illness. Service at 2:30 pm with Rev. O. L. Rath and Rev. Edw. Suits officiating. Pallbearers from the Patriotic Order of America. Interment Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery.
Members of the North Sunday School Association of Deaf gathered for their annual two day convent. A sight seeing tour proceeded this afternoon at the estate. President J M Robertson delivered his address tonight. Her speakers will be heard in the same session, and tomorrow.
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