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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1937
Page
2
Connecticut leads the United States in the manufacture of brass copper pins and needles, maintaining a prominent role in the national metal goods industry and supplying key domestic markets.
A short guide notes that light pimples result from temporary disturbances or cleansing issues, with some cases deeper rooted. Proper treatment with Resinol ointment keeps medication in contact with the skin overnight to relieve itching and aid healing. Resinol Soap is suggested to speed results.
In a session led by Judge Lewis EB Teague, three defendants Hicks Al tamahan and Harris and Frank Saunders were convicted of driving drunk and ordered to pay $50 fines plus costs and refrain from driving for 12 months. Other cases included false pretense abandonment non support and violations of prohibition with small fines or costs. Judgment suspended if both defendants stay away from A A Craver home.
The Odd Fellows relocate from the Sherrod building on East Commerce Street to the Welborn Building at 128 West Commerce Street. The remodeled quarters are said to suit lodge work better and all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs meetings will be held at the new location after today.
A Saturday afternoon blaze of undetermined origin consumed the two story frame home of Thomas L. Dick in the Alamance church section. The house was insured for 1600 dollars.
An historic one night engagement comes to the State theatre in Winston-Salem on Tuesday night November 9. The Ziegfeld Follies feature over 100 performers including Dr. Rockwell Sibyl Bowen Cherry June Preisser Hugh Cameron Enrica Novello James Farrell Boy Foy and Ben Yosts Varsity Eight with Marian Martin as a special attraction. Due to the risqué program no children will be admitted. Specialized trains and four baggage cars carry the show between venues with mail orders accepting full remittance and self addressed stamped envelopes.
North Carolina will be represented in the style revue at the National 4-H club congress in Chicago by Ada Braswell an Anson county club member. She will model a plaid cotton gingham dress.
Wylie H. Morehead 39 died at Charlotte Sanitorium after a brief illness. He represented the National Casket company of Atlanta at his death. Survived by widow, daughter Virginia Lee of Charlotte, mother Mrs H Morehead, sister Mrs S R Thompson of Shelby, and brothers A C Morehead Gate City Va F C Morehead High Point and W P Morehead Los Angeles. Former resident of High Point with ties to Yow's Funeral Home. World War veteran who served in France. Funeral at Hovis Funeral Home at 1 PM with later interment in Shelby cemetery.
In Shanghai area clashes with Japanese forces continue as 7 000 shock troops cross Soochow Creek under heavy bombardment. British General Telfer Smollett vows to hold western lines while British losses mount and Irish soldiers are buried after shelling.
The Giant French flying boat Lieutenant De Vaisseau Paris took off from Natal Brazil for a return flight across the South Atlantic to Dakar Senegal in the French West African colony.
Greensboro officials faced two odd issues at a monthly meeting. A lawyer sought funds to pay for a transcript of Ben Sims’s murder trial as he appeals the conviction, but the county refused, noting prior expenses tied to the case. Meanwhile J R Fanelty’s High Point property purchase spurred a tax dispute. officials excused Burton and Fanelty from taxes after a settlement.
Evelyn Boyd and Elizabeth Hoff man announce a Community Chest drive beginning Tuesday with radio broadcasts and church sermons urging support. The goal is 39 167.66 for 1937 38 budget as 240 local citizens will canvass High Point, with honor roll emblems for 100 percent contributors.
Lawmakers continue work on a measure with proposed penalties for peanuts and potatoes while opposing pleas warn against special treatment for crops. Drafting corn provisions remains difficult with debate over compulsory versus voluntary control. Senate support leans toward compulsory in the South and voluntary in the Northwest.
Edwin Spall a 28 year old racing driver from Anderson Indiana died in Fayetteville after a collision at the Sampson County fair in Clinton North Carolina. He died from head injuries sustained Saturday afternoon when his car skidded through a wooden fence. A spectator suffered minor injuries. His body was shipped home for burial.
England protests insurgents and prepares for stronger Mediterranean stance to enforce the Nyon anti-piracy accord. Eden heads to Brussels for the nine power conference while Parliament debates Foreign Affairs. Britain weighs protests over Shanghai incidents as Tokyo denies firing, with possible new action after more British soldiers are harmed.
In Brussels Norman Davis head of the U S delegation met with Dr. V K Wellington Koo Chinese ambassador to France. They discussed terms under which China would join peace negotiations in the Chinese Japanese conflict as the Nine Power Conference prepares to convene.
George Jordan of 1404 Davis Avenue reported to police that five chickens disappeared Saturday morning and two hens plus eight fryer chicks were taken Sunday. Police have no suspects.
Congressman William B. Umstead addressed the High Point Manufacturers club at the Sheraton Hotel at noon. He summarized wage and hour legislation planned for the extra session of Congress convening next week.
Henry W Prevost 25 of 101% Tate Street died Sunday morning at 6 45 after a two week illness. Born May 2 1912 in Randleman he was a son of Bart and Lizzie Davis Prevost and married Mare Tucker June 20 1930. Survivors include wife two sons Larry Don Eugene, parents one brother James Prevost six sisters Arma Wood Eva Morrison Dorothy Emma Pre vost Helen Sheffield Evelyn Hiatt a half brother Theodore Davis and half sister Alta Davis. Funeral at Country Holiness church near Randleman Tuesday at 3 PM conducted by Rev J W Groce and Rev Alfred with burial in church cemetery. Body to home at 104 Springdale Avenue.
Funeral services for J B Clodfelter 68 were held at his son's home 903 Thissell street at 2 30 pm with Dr O C Williamson and Rev Dennis Helsa presiding A quartet sang Sometime We'll Understand and Safe in the Arms of Jesus Dan W Smith accompanied The Gleaner class of First Presbyterian arranged flowers Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.
Madge K. Deaton, by her next friend E. L. Kennedy, sues Arnie H. Deaton in Municipal court for an absolute divorce. They married August 8 1934 and separated November 1936. The complaint seeks dissolution of marriage.
The United States cruiser Raleigh flagship of Rear Admiral Arthur Fairfield and destroyers Hatfield Kane and Claxton arrived at Gibraltar. The destroyer Manley was due November 5 and Kane and Hatfield were to return soon to the United States.
A national gathering of forestry specialists is listed with attendees from numerous states and federal offices. The roster includes regional foresters, biologists, nursery managers, project managers, and conservation staff from Washington, D C to Texas and beyond. The meeting covers soil conservation and related forestry work.
In Russia mare's milk is widely used in producing alcoholic beverages, linking dairy culture to regional drinkmaking practices and historic culinary crafts.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a medicinal combination to soothe infected mucous membranes and relieve coughs. It emphasizes Beechwood rosin and a formula designed to heal chest and bronchial irritation for adults and children.
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