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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1937
Page
2
Sunday and Monday forecasts show warmer interior conditions. Prominent speakers at a General Conference event include Dr C E Orlines and Dr P S Kennett. The Southeastern conference results highlight Alabama, Vanderbilt, LSU, Georgia Tech and Kentucky victories while North Carolina teams posted wins.
In a special effort to get their houses in financial order before the Methodist union the Methodist Episcopal church with her million unit fellowship and the Methodist Episcopal church South with her bishops crusade, the denomination also aims to clear long outstanding obligations and prepare for new kingdom plans.
College grid action produced a mix of upsets and thrillers. Baylor fell to an unnamed foe as Penn upsetting Williams 19-0, and several conferences saw tight races with Minnesota leading the Big Ten chase after a 35-10 win over Iowa while Michigan edged Chicago 13-12. Oklahoma topped Iowa State 38-7 in the Big Six, Rice grabbed a key Southwest win 26-20 over Arkansas, and Texas A and M beat Southern Methodist 14-0.
Bankers say tax policy impairs public securities values and hampers new capital for industry. A second resolution argues undistributed profits tax weakens finances, worsens credit standing, and forces reductions in employment.
In Washington Ickes said he sent Bedaux a list of American housing and reclamation projects but had no correspondence with Windsor. Preparations for the former monarch’s visit followed customary royal travel procedures, while his October announcement of a study on working and housing conditions hints at possible international engagements.
Edward was defeated by timing on a world tour aboard the German liner Bremen. The Bremen leaves New York January 2 for a voyage to Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires and South Africa. A member of the Duke's entourage said he may finish his European survey and reach New York in time to meet the Bremen.
George Thomas Hurdle a longtime Alamance county farmer died at his daughter’s home in Graham after eight weeks of illness. Born January 25, 1849 he was a charter member of Long's Chapel Christian church and its first superintendent. He is survived by three daughters Mrs. Lea Mrs White and Mrs Thompson and five sons CG Hurdle G C Hurdle A F Hurdle and Lacy Hurdle, plus 35 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 at Long's Chapel Christian church with burial in the church cemetery.
Reported fighting in Shanghai Nanking line with a Japanese column thrusting inland from the south. Chinese forces were said to be making progress and the threat to Shanghai’s right flank appeared averted as Japanese tightened control of Taiyuan in Shansi province with few Chinese troops remaining in the city.
Mrs Elva M. Whitley 51 longtime city resident died Saturday at 3 40 p.m after years of illness at her home 1708 Welborn street. Born Clinton Ontario Canada August 10 1886 she was daughter of George and Mary Ann Potts and married July 3 1909 to Wm B Whitley who survives with two daughters Mary and Hulda Whitley and a son James Whitely of Richmond VA. One brother Fred Potts of Cleveland OH and two sisters Mrs Frank McAllen and Mrs Clarence Bruce of Ontario. She was a member of Wesley Memorial M E church. Definite funeral plans pending arrival of relatives.
Four people were injured in an Asheboro crash Friday afternoon on North Fayetteville Street extension. A tire blowout on the Cox car sent it into the Johnson car, with Mrs Johnson and Mrs Cox unconscious and cut, while Mr Johnson and Mr Cox suffered bruises and cuts. All were taken to the local hospital. the Johnsons later returned home. Mr Cox posted bond on careless driving charges.
Chinese forces reported repulsing six Japanese marine landings at Yuhwan island south of Hangchow bay between Wenchow and Taichow. They claimed sinking a small Japanese ship and shooting down two scouting planes as major combat shifted west of Shanghai along Soochow creek after the Chapel retreat.
Dr. L. V. Howard of the University of Maryland told the Southern Political Science Association that the greatest good for the southern people lies in continuing the trade agreements program. The group also elected A. B. Butts president and elected officers Roscoe C. Martin, Nicholas P. Mitchell, and Conley C. Dillon for the coming year.
Wesley Memorial Methodist church asks the Young People to host the 7 30 pm service with the theme Peace in A Chaotic World A youth choir directed by J Gurney Briggs will sing along with soloists Miss Kitty Mann Miss Mary Nelson Kiser Richard Short and Rev Wallace Frndy William B Hall Jr oversees the collection Officers include Warren Godwin president Juanita Hedrick vp Kitty Mann secretary Mary Nelson Kiser treasurer and Love Munday publicity superintendent
W. 8. McManus, 59, of 243 Proctor Street, jailed on an assault with a deadly weapon charge after a dispute at 6510 Ward Street. Jack Brewer of Shelton Street and Hickland Avenue suffered facial wounds and was taken to Guilford General Hospital by Yow's ambulance after a 130 AM incident.
Arian Coolidge concert violinist and head of Brown University music department will give an admission free recital in Page auditorium at 8 30 p m on Monday night Duke University. He is spending the weekend on the Duke campus.
Spencer Tracy leads in They Gave Him a Gun with Gladys George and Franchot Tone at the Rialto Theatre. The show runs Tuesday and Wednesday with the film’s suspenseful drama and strong performances drawing crowds.
The calabash pipe is carved from the gourd fruit of the cala bash tree native to the tropics. Its interior is scraped, and the shell is lined with meerschaum or clay to hold tobacco.
A typical person radiates enough heat to warm 80 cubic feet of air by 9 degrees Fahrenheit per minute. The statement notes the significant amount of metabolic heat released during daily activity.
A notable level of vitamin A has been detected in limburger cheese experts say the finding could affect dietary guidance and nutritional labeling for cheese products.
The most talked of feature in the new 1938 car model is the automatic gear shift. It promises simplified operation and smoother driving, drawing widespread attention from buyers and auto enthusiasts.
A soldier’s triggerless firing device aims to improve rifle and pistol accuracy. Sergeant Lyle E. White of Fort Moultree, D. C., received a patent for a button activated firing method using hydro dynamic action and glycerine regulated flow to release the hammer. White hails from Madison, West Virginia.
J. T. Ryan, hospitalized in Cleveland, Ohio for observation, is expected to return home on Tuesday.
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