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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1932
Page
10
Democratic leader L. J. Fisher forecast a High Point township majority for Democrats between 2000 and 3000 votes while Republican leader O. R. York predicted a 2000 vote win for his party as elections loom.
O R York a leading Republican predicts a 2000 vote margin in High Point tomorrow. He cites the dry issue energizing women workers and says Democrats fear defeat Tuesday. York notes difficulty obtaining absentee ballots from Democratic officials during pre election day activities.
The Rev. KR L Erickson began a series of meetings in a Ward Street warehouse to a large crowd, many from a prior gathering three years ago. Tonight at 7 30 the sermon titled The low mood Its Cause and Remedy will be preached, with services nightly for several weeks.
Several unusually twisted sweet potatoes grown by J. A. Barker of West End are shown in a window display. The oddly formed tubers appear in spiral and irregular shapes.
Mr. Fisher predicts a strong Democratic turnout in High Point township with Roosevelt leading the ticket and a 2000 to 3000 margin for the entire slate. He credits party organization and youth volunteers for mobilizing voters ahead of tomorrow’s election.
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Bell were held at their home on Ward Street with Pastor Clara J Cox officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Cemetery. The child, born in High Point on November 3 1932, was survived by her parents a brother and four sisters as well as grandparents Mr and Mrs T B Bell and Mr and Mrs William Connor. Flowers were carried by Misses Maraille Barlow Dorothy Neal Ruth Brown Helen Hunt Lillian Bell and Ruby Taylor.
Paul Griswold received six months in jail after confessing to stealing tools valued at $100 from Yucaipa Water Co and two sacks of grain from J. Hi Hanley's ranch in San Bernardino. Justice H. B. Richardson handed down the sentence after the petty theft charge.
John Saunders, Bob Oliver and Fred C. Smith left Sunday for New Bern where they have accepted positions with a veneer plant.
Funeral services will be held today for D. Bacon a pioneer Charlotte business man who died Saturday at age 3.
L. J. Fisher, chairman of the High Point Democratic executive committee, charged the Republicans with a last minute intimidation campaign. He said Republicans warned Democrats and even some Republicans not to vote, while insisting registrars remain fair and that no one will be embarrassed at the polls tomorrow.
Local pair Ed P Daniela and D B Wright wagered a wheelbarrow ride after the election. If Hoover wins Wright will push Daniela from the chamber of commerce to the post office and back, while a Roosevelt victory swaps the riders. The stunt is set for Wednesday at 12 15 PM.
The Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association Child Study Group will hold a 3:30 PM meeting at the school on Tuesday. Mrs. B. S. Coe from the Parent-Teacher Council will speak on "The Child's Appetite." All members are invited.
Women report Capudine acts quickly for periodic neuralgic rheumatic and headache pain. The liquid formula allows rapid absorption without upsetting the stomach. Capucline then eases strained muscles and brings comfort. No narcotics. 10¢ 30¢ 60¢. Ad.
Democrats and Republicans stage final rallies tonight with speakers from both sides. The Democratic event at Emma Blair school features Thomas wiurner and George T. Penny. Republicans meet at headquarters led by A C Davis Horace Haworth and others. Voting logistics and voter eligibility guidance are outlined for the tomorrow election day.
The monthly police report to the city manager lists eighty four drunkenness arrests and forty five liquor law violations, plus twenty three for driving while intoxicated. October totals include eight speeding incidents and twelve reckless driving with fifteen traffic accidents and ten injuries.
The North Carolina Association of Magicians meets tonight at 8 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce in Charlotte. Local members Dr R Flowers of Winston Salem and A Coke Cecil of the city hold offices, with F L Bunker acting as master of ceremonies. The program features feats by Thomas Steed and several illusion acts by Cecil, Flowers, Betts, and Bunker, with a small admission at the door.
Mrs. Linnie D. Shelley aged 69 died Sunday evening at 10 15 at her High Point Route 3 home after a brief illness caused by a paralytic stroke. She was born November 19 1862 in Randolph County daughter of John and Lennie Walton. Survived by husband W L Shelley daughter Lola Modlin son John L Shelley brother Lewis Walton sister Miss Margaret Walton. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm from Ebenezer M E B church Cedar Square Friends church with Rev Elbert Newlin and Rev Robert Melvin officiating. Burial in church cemetery.
Dr O L Powers of Wichita Falls Texas preached three forceful messages at the First Baptist church Sunday. Crowds attended despite bad weather and several additions were reported to the church. A final meeting is expected Wednesday night with further notice to follow.
All male members of the High Point Country Club are invited to attend a stag election party tomorrow night. Buffet supper will be served about 8 o'clock. A direct line from Western Union will relay election returns which will be made public at the gathering. Club officials expect a large turnout.
The Salvation Army girls basketball team will practice tonight and Wednesday from 7 until 8 o'clock at the Army gym. The boys team will practice tonight and Wednesday from 8 until 9 o'clock. All members are urged to turn out.
The report notes 41 cases in the month and 142 for the year across departments. It lists 468 calls and 457 investigations in October and totals 1,937 calls and 2,107 investigations for the year. Twenty one persons were held for investigation in October and 89 for the year. The department strength was 34 active with a numerical strength of 35. one member was on the injured list.
Ray Barley age 19 of 412 Kearns street was bound over to the Superior court on a first degree burglary charge after a preliminary hearing. He is accused of entering Ambrose Grubb s sleeping room and stealing about 55 dollars from his cash, using a hole bored through the floor. Grubb testified Barley was the man seen fleeing the residence the night of the burglary. Barley claimed he was with Mrs. Dawson that night and asleep at 2 a m. Co defendant William Dawson 18 was dismissed for lack of evidence he was involved.
Hill Directory Company representative E Merchant visited to plan the High Point directory to be published early next spring after Greensboro. A city canvass will begin around January or February with a 17 years and older alphabetic listing and street index. The street section will be on pink paper and a back business directory will appear.
Miss Horney of 111 East Lexington avenue heard a loud ruckus in the poultry yard at night and found a bright eyed opossum perched on the chicken roost. She forced it down, then later repelled a second attempt to return to the roost with a tool in hand.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Ann Prevost age 82 were held at Giles Chapel church in Randolph county with Rev. O L Ruth and B E Crater officiating. Interment followed in the family plot. pallbearers and flower attendants were named and a large crowd attended.
Theophrastus, in the third century B C, first references sugar from cane describing it as honty that came from bamboo. This ancient note marks early recognition of cane sugar in antiquity.
Dr J T Burrus of this city speaks at Courtney High School auditorium in Yadkin County as the party closes its campaign. The final Democratic rally is expected to draw an unusually large turnout of party adherents.
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