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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1938
Page
2
Weather overview for North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Virginia. Cloudy conditions and chances of showers across regions tonight and Tuesday. Winds northeast along the coast with overcast skies and intermittent rain probable in parts.
Francis C. Henkel and Elmer C. Kuhman of Kansas City claimed a dead heat after landing three bass each in a fishing contest at Warsaw. A three pound big mouth bass a two pound dapple and a one pound big mouth were the catches cited by both men.
Robert Svendsen, 17, of Somerville Massachusetts, and Jean Baptiste Caron, 28, of Montreal, charged with slaying J E Carroway at a tourist camp, await retrial at the August term after the prior jury could not decide first or second degree verdicts. Caron did not testify.
Elon College observes alumni day with Rev W L McLeod urging alumni to sacrifice for the college. Dr L L E B Smith praised by McLeod for leadership since inauguration as commencement nears. Degrees awarded to 70 seniors and Dr Allan Knight Chalmers of New York to speak. Dr John G Truitt preached the baccalaureate.
Dispatches say Dothara's 14th division of the Japanese army was cut off in heavy fighting as western forces advance along the Lunghai railway toward Hankow. Chinese warplanes reportedly flew over Kyushu dropping leaflets rather than bombs, triggering an air raid warning in Fukuoka.
In a New Rochelle case, hundreds search for Peter Levine's missing body while authorities study copper wire wrapped around the corpse and possible causes of mutilation. District Attorney Ferris calls it murder as father Murray Levine pleads for contact from abductors.
High Point College held graduation for 45 students and honored five others to receive degrees in summer school. Dr. G I Humphreys conferred an honorary Doctor of Divinity on Rev Howard Patterson Powell of Asheboro. Maglae awards went to Bernardine Hurley and others. magna cum laude graduates included Bagwell, Gabriel, Kiser, Sink. Portraits of Dr Andrews and Dr Humphreys were unveiled by their sons.
Greensboro in May 80 counsel for Bat DeJournette Negro convicted of first degree murder for slaying Garland Mangum white youth prepared an appeal to the supreme court. An automatic stay would halt execution. Kate DeJournette wife received six to eight years for accessory after the fact suspended on good behavior. Elmer Williams pleaded guilty to accessory before the murder and got a life sentence. Both men accused each other of the killing and helped dispose of Mangum's body in Deep River after the shooting on April 30.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania on May 30 Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg mourned fallen soldiers and warned that those who trade liberty for security risk losing both. He called for vigilance against subversive forces and warned against centralized bureaucracy eroding the American system.
Edgewater Park Mississippi May 80 Ted Dealey publisher of the Dallas News Journal and president of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association urged publishers to preach reasonable conservatism and fair dealing in the face of the rising newspaper guild. He argued guilds arose from discontent and that labor harmony follows the Golden Rule.
The Presbyterian General Assembly heard criticism of state laws forcing teachers to swear loyalty to the constitution. Rev. Charles Wishart of Wooster College questioned why educators alone must profess patriotism while other public figures are not similarly required.
Two hundred Bristol schoolboys ranking their subjects put woodwork as their top choice followed by gardening and gymnastics on a head of the list survey.
Luncheon followed the morning ceremony as 46 students graduated. Of these, 38 earned bachelor of arts degrees, three received bachelor of science in business administration, and four earned bachelor of science in home economics.
George T. Penny, candidate for congress, spoke at the Monarch club luncheon in the Elwood hotel banquet room. He discussed his early life in High Point and Rhandleman and urged support for a congressman shaped by the university of hard knocks. A Hedrick cabin fish fry was announced for 6 30 p m with fish caught by Monarchs N L Garner Elmer Hedrick and Joe Bird.
Barkley predicts Congress will complete work by June 11 on a wage and hour bill. The House measure imposes uniform standards nationwide, while the Senate version would give a board six industry standards. Southern senators led by Senator Harrison argue flat nationwide rules would hurt Southern industry.
Walter Rhew of 168 Mill Street Highland found a horned lizard at The Enterprise office after catching it near home. He notes it runs but does not hop and references Webster’s International dictionary to classify it as a lizard with horn-like spines, not a true toad. The animal’s western habitat hints at potential dry weather.
James Vance Thornburg, five months old and son of Mr and Mrs Reed Thornburg, died at home on the High Point Thomasville highway after a brief illness. Survived by parents five sisters and two brothers, services set for Tuesday at Unity Chapel with Rev W R Jenkins and Rev Fred R Love officiating, burial in Fair Grove cemetery.
Funeral services for J Lee Stone 61 a long time city resident since 1927 were held Sunday afternoon at 5 from his sister Mrs R P Burk s home 825 East Innis Street Salisbury conducted by Dr Embree H Black ard Dr W B West and Rev Mr Kirk Interment in Chestnut Hill cemetery active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named Choir of First Methodist church sang Asleep In Jesus and Abide With Me Large attendance and numerous floral offerings reflected esteem for the deceased
Seventy six seniors will graduate at Catawba college commencements in Salisbury. Dr James R McCain president of Agnes Scott college Decatur Ga will deliver the commencement address.
More than 100 people enrolled since its February organization under the state adult education division. Mrs. Bert D. Robinson presides with officers Mrs. Dixie Griffith and others. Andrew M. Eadie heads the classes, notable for portraits of prominent North Carolina figures. An exhibit at High Point Junior High is planned June 9 to 11 by the Kiwanis club.
Funeral services for C. L. Gray were held at his home on Lindsay Street. Rev. J. Clay Madison and Dr. P. E. Lindley led the service with a large gathering of friends and relatives in attendance. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery.
Cleveland and Ohio politicians clash over relief funds as thousands face food shortages. Mayor Burton and Rep. Coady say no more aid forthcoming from the legislature, while about eight thousand in Cleveland rely on direct relief set to run out tomorrow. The legislature reconvenes May 16 to address the crisis.
Barnie P. Jones of Burlington challenges WBdn Ridge of Greensboro to public discussion on labor portions. Both run in North Carolina Sixth District. Jones accuses Ridge of partial Labor No Partisan League endorsement and questions Ridge statements about the opponent. He says Roosevelt backing should not yield rubber stamp congressmen and urges constructive support.
Reverend Weatherby of St Matthews M. E. Church Greensboro gave the baccalaureate sermon to the William Penn High School graduates titling I A Debtor. He urged domestic missionary work and service over personal gain and asked graduates to live for the community so future citizens benefit. The program included invocation benediction and a Glee Club performance of Bach Sylvia and Praetorius pieces.
The annual class night exercises of the William Penn graduating class will be held in the auditorium Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The event replaces the senior play and is open with free admission.
Firemen responded to the home of Mrs. Naot Jackson at 214 Montheun Avenue this afternoon and extinguished a blaze begun by a gasoline explosion. Investigators say gasoline used for cleaning clothes caught fire from heat from an electric heater. Very little damage was reported.
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