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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1932
Page
3
High Point prepares to march to polls for a record turnout. Campaigns feature visits by top speakers from both parties including Governor Richard B. Russell and candidates for governor congress and president. Registration favored Democrats with a large lead, Republicans dispute registrants as voting closes.
Democratic workers are urged to attend an important meeting at Democratic headquarters on North Main Street Monday night at 7 30 announced by L J Fisher township chairman. Fisher said matters of interest will be discussed and all workers urged to attend.
Mrs. Glenn Long of Newton head of the North Carolina division United Daughters of the Confederacy will present a Medal to a D. D. of the city for distinguished service. The Armistice Day program aims to be the largest in the city’s history with business leaders joining the parade or closing stores to allow all citizens to enjoy the day.
L E Williams of this city was reelected district president at the joint Woodmen Circle and W O W meeting. Pomona chosen as next convention town. Over 150 delegates from eight cities attended the largest district gathering. J A Brewer and Miss Winona Parrish were named officers. election of officers and next meeting place followed a banquet at Green Street Baptist Church.
At the Sheraton hotel last night High Point alumni formed a chapter of the college alumni association. A committee chaired by Virgil Yow Dot Haskins and Anna Berg Thompson was named to plan a later meeting for officer nominations. Dr G I Humphreys president spoke on maintaining college ties and N M Harrison outlined future alumni plans. The group supported the upcoming American Business club play November 17 18 with proceeds aiding gym construction and campaigns for its sale. About 67 graduates reside in High Point with 100 more having attended but not graduated. Rev T Glenn Madison presided and the college orchestra performed.
Voters will decide four proposed constitutional amendments. The measures cover four year terms for sheriffs and coroners, two year terms for township constables, allowing amendments to be voted on in general or special elections, protecting life insurance cash surrender values from creditors, and allowing the General Assembly to adjust solicitorial districts.
A novelty sweet potato entered in the Enterprise nature curios and oddities collection appears split, with roots at both ends and one side, making it look like a confused growth. The item is described as a freak more than a crop, prompting observer remarks about its odd form.
Bible school starts at 9 45 this morning with Horace Haworth in charge. The Brotherhood Men’s class meets at the same hour with D Ralph Parker inviting all men. At 11 the minister Tom A Sykes speaks on What Shall Be The Nature of Our Future Fighting. At 7 30 Armistice Sunday message Shall We End War or Let War End Us. Gospel singing led by the Brotherhood chorus directed by Norman Fidler. Oversea soldiers are invited to share the evening message with city youth.
Prominent state and local men will address a final Republican rally at party headquarters Monday at 7 30 p.m. Principal speaker is A C Davis of Greensboro running for state Senate. Others scheduled include Horace Haworth Walter York Harry Stanley Paul Swanson Silas Casey and H H Trotter. Organizers expect a packed house and a pep filled program.
When the Royal Family travels by train, a retinue of about forty accompanies them. Among them are ten mechanical and technical experts ready to repair the train if it breaks down.
The 105th session of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Protestant church will be held in Burlington at the First Methodist Protestant Church from November 9 to 14. High Point ministers will fill leadership roles with Rev. B W Taylor presiding. The opening day features a concert by High Point college acapella choir and a sermon by Dr C W Bates. Dr R M Andrews will oversee the Lord's Supper observance after the sermon. Regular sessions include officer elections and reports, with High Point college day and women’s auxiliary events on the agenda. The M P Children's Home concert class, the ordination, and other items are noted.
High Point observes Forget-me-not Day with D A V unit promoting Armistice Day activities on November 11. Mrs Thomas H Bates to lead street campaign with volunteers. meeting planned at her home to organize a roster and outline. Donations support disabled veterans families and winter relief. organizers hope for broad civic participation and flower wearers.
D. W. Arden of Georgia and G. R. Shipsett of this city have a bet on the presidential outcome. If Hoover wins, Arden will be wheeled in a wheelbarrow along a city block in a public display. if Roosevelt wins, Shipsett will perform the same ride for Arden.
The American Legion, Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor advance tickets for Douglas Fairbanks drama Mr. Robinson Crusoe at Paramount Theater on Armistice Day weekend in High Point. Proceeds aid Armistice activities. tickets available on Main Street and via a Legion Auxiliary canvass. The film, shot in Tahiti, features Maria Alba and William Farnum with Fairbanks in an action filled adaptation of the Defoe tale.
Three local banks announced they would not reopen on Tuesday November 8 for business due to election day. The institutions named were High Point Savings and Trust, Wachovia Bank and Trust, and North Carolina Bank and Trust.
The High Point Ministerial Association holds its regular monthly meeting Monday at 10 30 AM at Wesley Memorial church. The gathering will consider matters of importance to city ministers and the local church community.
A Junior Service League group staged Cinderella Saturday morning at the Junior High auditorium for High Point children and many adults. The ensemble delivered a smooth, professional feel with notable performances by Miss Margaret Hauser as Cinderella and Mrs. Frank Marr as Countess Cross Patch, among others. The production featured striking costumes, pastel fairy costumes, and a memorable ball scene before an appreciative crowd.
Republicans and Democrats conducted a large challenge day to purge dead timber from twelve precinct registration books. GOP challenges topped 1,000 across ten precincts, while Democrats filed under 200. Officials will notify those challenged and review eligibility.
The Democratic party will hold its final rally at Emma Blair school auditorium in the fourth ward Monday night at 7 30 with speakers Thomas Turner Jr and George T Penny. Penny promises a special message for fourth ward voters as turnout is expected to be large following a strong rally Friday with Governor Russell and Governor Gardner. Local party leaders thank chairs R T Pickens W Ney Evens James S Moffitt and all workers for the campaign effort.
Community singing scheduled at Canaan Methodist Protestant Church near Wallburg this Sunday afternoon beginning about 1 o'clock. Announcement made yesterday.
Marvin L. Rich an attorney from Charlotte and Republican campaigner spoke to about two hundred at the party headquarters last night. He attacked Democratic rule over 32 years, cited debt near 185 million, and urged election judges to uphold voting laws and prevent fraud, with Joseph Allen endorsing vigilance based on recent investigations.
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