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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1938
Page
2
E. Y. Floyd announced that AAA committeemen at North Carolina State College are figur ing marketing quotas for burley tobacco. The Asheville market, the state's only burley sales center, will open on December 7.
The High Point civil service commission will meet Thursday night to fill the vacancy caused by Judge D. C. MacRae's resignation. A lawyer is expected to be recommended to the city council, which will make the final appointment. Possible successors mentioned include Claude E. Reitzel Jr. Silas B. Casey C A York Charles W McAnally and W T Powell. Dr L Jackson vice chairman will preside.
A new recreation center at the Lebanon Methodist Protestant church on North Main street will open tomorrow morning. Mrs. Ruby Pendley WPA recreation supervisor announced the center will be run by Mrs. Laura McCrimmon and Miss Dorothy James. It will operate mornings for preschoolers and afternoons for children of all ages under oversight of the Parks and Juvenile commission, with five musical centers in the city listed.
Administrator Ickes announced the appointment of David W. Robinson Jr. as counsel for the Public Works Administration power division effective immediately. Robinson previously worked with Duke Power and aided government counsel in Supreme Court litigation while a South Carolina Law School graduate in 1921.
Washington November 2. National Labor Relations Board members told President Roosevelt they oppose amendments to the Labor Relations Act. Chairman J Warren Madden and commissioners Edwin B Smith and Donald W Smith said the act does not need changes. AFL has urged alterations and challenged Donald W Smith's reappointment, while Richberg proposed stronger protections for employers.
Washington, Nov. 2. Millard F. West, former acting commissioner of internal revenue, was found dead last night at his Chevy Chase Maryland home with a bullet through his head. State's Attorney James H. Pugh said a note had been found in West's law office.
List of named officers and captains including L. C. Matton, Lee F. Schaner, E. L. Chitwood, and many others. Document notes their roles, titles, and affiliations as planning leaders for a meeting tonight.
Special to The Enterprise George T Penny criticizes Guilford county leaders for backing a nominee from another county to fill the vacancy after Judge Teague's death He says Durham is fine but a Guilford man should lead a Guilford seat highlighting regional contest and local sentiment In Greensboro on November 2 1934.
In Cleveland at the Upson division of Republic Steel Corp police guarded as about 150 CIO members passed through a picket line from the employee representative group. Police reported no disorder as CIO men, armed with company pass cards, sought to regain posts they left during the little steel strike of June.
Richard Stanhope roamed Edward Doyle's confectionary in Chicago seeking taffy apples. After forcing the door during his 15th apple, a scuffle followed when the Doyles returned. Mrs Doyle struck Stanhope with a rifle butt, and he later revived in a hospital.
Inspector E. K. Ingram reports High Point issued 96 building permits in October, totaling 61 146. Of these 20 authorized new homes costing 41 050, 13 new non residences costing 12 950, plus 47 home and 16 non residence repairs. First four months total 256 746. Since June 30, 70 new homes costing 159 380 started. October 1938 ahead of last year by about 5 000. Fees for October 131 50. for four months 433 50.
Gov Martin L Davey warned he would not permit a lawless invasion of Middletown and said troops might be sent to the P Lorillard tobacco plant during a CIO strike. He described recent plant riots with pickets assaulting workers including elderly women amid a wave of alleged terrorism in the community. CIO leader John L Lewis countered that mobilizing Ohio National Guard would make Davey a bloodthirsty fool.
Thomasville delegates join a Sanford rally amid an enthusiastic crowd. Speakers included W. O. Burgin, C. B. Deane, and J. Walter Lambeth while local attendees listed names such as Judge C. W. Gilliam, R. L. Pope, B. F. Lassiter, Charles Phillips, John R. May, Frank Surratt, and others.
Rev Samuel S Wiley newly elected pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Thomasville will be installed at a 7:30 p m service Sunday. The Winston Salem Presbytery commission will lead with Rev J R Cunningham preaching Rev J W Witherspoon presiding and propounding questions Rev C D Hutton charging the pastor and Elder Charles M Norfleet charging the congregation Alternates include Rev R H Stone and Elder R B Sanford
Dermont Construction Company of High Point secured the street improvement contract in Thomasville with a bid of 3,862.50 dollars. The project includes excavation, rolled stone base, surface treatment, and concrete curb and gutter on Cramer Street and Montlieu Avenue, pending owners’ approval.
Mrs Charles E Hodgin leads both Girl Scout troops in a Saturday morning hike starting at the Presbyterian church at nine o clock. They will go to Mrs Fred J Bartletts home on West Lexington Avenue to cook their luncheon on an outdoor oven. Each girl should bring a cookable item. Three older and three younger representatives helped bake a cake at the Duke Power Company Monday as part of Home Making Day in National Girl Scout Week.
The Chauns school of dancing hosted a Hallowe'en party at the Chauns studio on North Main street. Chrysanthemums and multicolored fall flowers decorated the room as children in festive costumes took part in contests and games with prizes. Refreshments followed. Mr and Mrs Wallace Jr recently married in Raleigh and visiting Greensboro area.
Police report a break-in at Master Service Station on North Main Street last night. Three automobile tires valued at 47 dollars, nearly two boxes of cigars, and about 2 in coins were taken. Entrance was gained by breaking a window and releasing the lock. the break-in likely occurred between 9 and 11 pm. No definite suspects identified.
The High Point City Council accepted the resignation of Fred N. Tate as a member of the local board of adjustment. Tate's letter was read at this morning's meeting and his service was praised. A successor will be appointed.
Thomasville November meeting featured contralto Janet Hall and pianist Janet Russell from High Point College performing Mendelssohn and Debussy pieces. Attendance prize to Margaret Thompson. Hostess committee served refreshments. business notes and devotional referenced true self love. Jack Sink celebrated tenth birthday with a Halloween themed party and a group of local children attended.
Marvin Hilliard Ward died at his Archdale home Monday. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. at Gospel Tabernacle on Willow Brook Street with Rev. H P Williams and Rev. H O Miller officiating. A duet by Eva McMillan and Ann Boles sang two hymns, and Rev A Lincoln Falk offered a solo. Pallbearers included J R Lamberth and W T Ward among others. Interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery with many attendees and floral tributes carried by nieces and cousins.
A Jones and Laughlin Steel spokesman said the large Asquippa plant slowed early today as union pickets conducted a dues drive. Pickets appeared at plants in Pittsburgh and Aliquippa and turned back workers unable to present paid up union cards.
Mr and Mrs John Hall spent the weekend in Blackstone Virginia with their daughter Daisy a student at Blackstone college Mrs Albert Hewitt of Asheville is visiting in the home of Mrs Cicero Cox a former resident of Thomasville Misses Lillian Yow Vira Clodfelter and Leola Black spent the past weekend in Asheville with relatives and friends Miss Yow visited her sisters Mrs Walter Abernathy and Miss Clodfelter and Miss Black were guests of the former's sister Mrs J O Abee Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hauser and son returned Saturday to their home in Bismarck North Dakota after spending time with Mrs W F File
George T Penny of Greensboro, Democratic congressional candidate, returns to his native home to deliver the principal speech at a Young Democrats rally in the Randleman high school auditorium. The event begins at 7:30, with a string band entertaining beforehand.
Judge D C MacRae presided over his first civil case since appointment, ruling in an informal morning session that Lewis Edward Hall of Thomasville pay Mrs. Wilhelmina Carter Hall alimony of 2.50 dollars weekly and cover her attorney’s fees.
Chicago market notes show butter at 815,583 pounds, steady. eggs at 2,642 boxes, firm with fresh graded extra firsts and local 28 percent, firsts cars and local 26 percent, other prices unchanged.
The column critiques recent theater and music figures, mentioning Marilyn and Jack Donahue, Castles and the Astaires, and envy of replacements. It notes O’s death long past and hints at Pearson’s controversial influence, while odd references musically and in golf dazzle readers with sharp commentary.
A reader voices anger at a Republican party sweep as two top offices appear handed to Democrats and questions who remains to vote for clerk of court Henderson County Republican chairman or other posts. The missive urges clarity before next Tuesday’s vote and criticizes party whittling.
A North Carolina state employment service report announced 287 persons placed in jobs during October. Of these 188 private positions included 94 white collar or private hires and 94 temporary posts while 99 public positions went to 53 men and 46 women. New applications rose to 299, with 2,416 active seekers at month end.
Mrs. Ines Humphrey announces the marriage of her daughter Clara Eugenia to Frank Caldwell on December 24, 1930, in Greensboro. Clara Eugenia is noted as a former Bennett College basketball standout and is a mathematics and athletics director at Penn High School, while Frank Caldwell is a senior at Reed College majoring in science mathematics.
Mrsday Mrs Irene Kirby will be with the Willing Workers of Mt Vernon Baptist at the home of Mrs Lula Le Booker on Booker Street Thursday at 8 o'clock.
A two week revival is conducted at Gurley Street Church of God beginning October 30. Rev Archie Vin, pastor, will conduct revival services.
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