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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1937

Page

2

Local Tri-State Weather Report

Regional forecast notes increasing warmth tonight with occasional rain in north areas and portions of Tuesday. South Carolina expects mostly cloudy skies and interior rain. Georgia similar, with warmer interior and cooler NW areas. coastal winds vary from southwest to southeast. Rain likely Tuesday across the region.

North Carolina Folley South Carolina Accurain Georgia Tuesand Hatteras Jacksonville North d Sandy Hook Notch

Episcopal Students Close Conference in North Carolina

The North Carolina Episcopal students conference closed after electing Henry ks as president. Miss Helen McArthur of Salem College was chosen secretary and William Gordon of Co. U. named publicity director. Officers will select time and place for next meeting.

Greensboro North Carolina Episcopalents Conference Henryks North Carolina University Dent Helen McArthur Salem Kiege William Gordon Co. U

Vandenberg Pushes Pay As You Go Social Security Plan

A Senate subcommittee will study replacing the present reserve fund with a pay-as-you-go system for old age pensions. Senator Vandenberg argues a large reserve is unnecessary and burdensome, proposing tax reductions to finance a smaller contingent reserve while benefits would still be funded by current taxes. The panel plans to report by December 10 after talks with the Social Security Board and Senate Finance Committee.

Washington Social Security Advisory Council Social Security Board Senate Finance Committee Vandenberg Mich Advisory Council Senate Morgenthau

Windsors Plan February Trip Amid Labor Backing

The Duke’s team plans a February journey to America as Charles Bedaux is dropped from the tour in a move framed as easing labor concerns. William Green of the AFL states labor will welcome the Duke in the United States.

Windsors America William Green American Federation of Labor United States Labor Charlies E. Bedaux Duke Duchess of Windsor Elizabeth Lindsay United States Roosevelt White House

Chicago Produce Prices Report November 8

In Chicago market notes butter prices steady at 8.26 to 8.37 with creamery specialties around 36 1 2 to 37. Extra firsts 38 8 4 to 35, firsts 31 3 4 to 32 3 4, seconds 28 to 30 1 2, standards 34. Eggs at 28 1 2 for graded extras and 27 1 2 for graded firsts. current receipts 25 1 2.

Chicago

Auto Wreck Fatal Near Martinsville

Sam Belcher age 39 of Leaksville North Carolina was killed in an automobile crash near Martinsville Virginia today. Six other persons were injured in the accident.

Martinsville Sam Belcher Leakeville N. C

Foreign Secretary Reports Franco Expresses Regret

London reports that Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that Spanish insurgent General Francisco Franco sent a note expressing regret for the sinking of the British merchantman Jean Weems in October.

London Anthony Eden House of Commons Today Jesimo Francisco Franco Jean Weems

Underwriters Meet at Pinehurst With Golf and Business

Southeastern Underwriters association members enjoy a recreation program focused on golf at Pinehurst. A closed business session is scheduled for Wednesday following today's activities.

Pinehurst Southeastern Underwriters Association

Burglars Turn on Themselves in Baltimore Case

Police unraveled a peculiar case in Baltimore where a burglar reported another burglar stole his overcoat from a home. Authorities said they would pursue the matter and held the accused on a charge of robbing a tavern.

Baltimore

Open letter aims to recover purse from 12 year old thief

In San Jose Hazel Fairbanks writes to the boy who stole her purse. She explains the $70 inside is all she has till she finds a new job and asks him to mail it back or she will continue seeking him. She offers not to press charges if the money is returned.

San Jose Calif Hazel Fairbanks

Meteorite Rock Sold for Forty Dollars

In Arcadia Nebraska farmer John Hruby found a rock he believed was large while plowing. It turned out to be a meteorite and Hruby sold it to a Denver collector for 40 dollars.

Arcadia Neb John Hruby Hruby Ruby Denver

Fight, Boys, Fight! Field Clash Between Prep Teams and JC Partisans

Chicago readers report a field incident where fans of two high school teams clashed with junior college supporters over field time. Officers quelled the disturbance as black eyes and bloody noses were observed on both sides and the preparatory teams withdrew.

Chicago Olice

Rites for Robert L Pope and Mrs R C Feree Reported

Funeral for Robert L Pope of Thomasville Route 2 was held Sunday at 2 30 at the home with Rev W R Jenkins and Rev P E Parker officiating. Interment followed at Fair Grove cemetery. Mrs R C Feree widow of Milton Feree died at her daughter’s home in Trinity route one at 6 am. Born March 11 1847 she leaves a son H W Feree eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral for Mrs Feree is set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm from her daughter’s home with burial at Mount Zion Methodist Protestant church cemetery.

Thomasville Robert L. Pope W R. Jenkins P. E. Parker D. R. Connell Luther Jarrett R. V. Yokley Clarence Freeman R. A. Rothrock June Beck Joe Everhart Lee Perdue Jesse Fritts Robert Elliott Fair Grove Fair Grove Cemetery R. C. Feree Milton Feree E. B. Smith Trinity Feree Randolph County H. W. Feree Route One Mount Zion Methodist Protestant Church

Death of William L Hunt in Lexington area

William L Hunt aged 72 died at his daughter Mrs Lee Barnes home in Lexington route two around 11 45 last night. Survived by his wife three sons Bert Hunt George Hunt Later Hunt and three daughters Mrs Lee Barnes Mrs Molly Barnes and Ada Hunt. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 from the daughter's home with burial at Pleasant Grove Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery.

Thomasville William L. Hunt Lee Barnes Lexington Bert Hunt George Hunt Omasville Hunt Trinity Molly Barnes Ada Hunt Pleasant Grove Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery

Mrs John Upton 55 Dies After Illness in Randleman

Mrs John Upton died at her home in Randleman after several weeks illness. She leaves husband two sons James and Jack Upton and two daughters Beatrice Dunning of Randleman and Mary Pegram of Greensboro. Funeral set for 2 PM at Country Holiness Church near Randleman.

Asheboro John Upton Randleman James Jack Upton Beatrice Dunning Mary Pegram Greensboro Country Holiness Church

Funeral services for Elizabeth Marie Scott Ashebord

Elizabeth Marie Scott Ashebord, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Scott of Seagrade, died Saturday of diphtheria. Funeral services were held at the family home Sunday at 3 pm and burial followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Elizabeth Marie Scott Ashebord Elizabeth Marie Scott John M. Scott Seagrade Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Japs Study Peace Note From Brussels (Continued)

Japanese and Chinese forces engaged near Shanghai as Chinese communiques claim to have repelled a Japanese advance on the Whangpoo river and to have threatened a Chinese flank. Japanese planes bombed Pootung while officials described Chinese positions near Minhang as secure.

Brussels Whangpoo River Shanghai Minhang Whangpoo Pootung

Georgia Governor’s Mother Held on Assault Charge

Mrs. R. C. Kelly, 66, identified as Governor E. D. Rivers of Georgia’s mother, posted $500 bond after being charged with assault with intent to kill a Nashville Arkansas man. Police say she admitted firing through her front door during a dispute with J. R. Page, an alderman and former railroad foreman, who was wounded in the abdomen. Page is in a Hope hospital in serious condition.

Nashville Ark R. C. Kelly E. D. Rivers Georgia Byron Goodson Kelly Ts J. R. Page Page Mineral Springs Atlanta Governor Rivers J. 8. Rivers J. G. Reese Kelly Ficer Hope Reese J. M Annie) Rivers Rivers

New Justice in His First Court Acts Fair Impartial

Justice Black delivers his first Supreme Court majority opinion on unfair methods of competition affecting interstate commerce as the court reconvenes after a two week recess. Albert Levitt urges quo warranto action to challenge Black's eligibility while dissenters question a $10,000 gift ruling.

Black Senate Lobby Committee The Communications Commission Justice Black Ryan Florida Corporation Tampa Income Royalties Company of St. Petersburg Florida Texasl Company Supreme Court Federal Trade Commission A & To Arthur G. Bosardus Larchmont N. Y Levitt Virgin Islands Roosevelt

Astor era wealth and wartime defense described

A historical note recalls John Jacob Astor (1763 1848) as possibly the richest American of his era with a rear guard of about 1500 troops. Semi official Chinese reports say fighting reached south of Lincoln road with Chinese artillery destroying two pontoon bridges over Soochow creek blocking Japanese armor as 700 Japanese infantrymen were felled attempting to cross.

Lincoln Road Soochow Creek

State Oil Men Launch Move To Save Taxes For Highways

Raleigh Nov. 8 Gilmer Sparger secretary of the North Carolina Petroleum Industries Committee announced a campaign to foster justice and equality for N C motorist tax funds to be used for highway debt service construction and maintenance A four point program supports using all gasoline and motor vehicle taxes for highways eliminating gas line tax evasion aiding authorities in detection and opposing federal gas taxes The itinerary includes Lexington in Davidson county January 28.

Raleigh Gilmer Sparger North Carolina Petroleum Industries Committee N. C Sparger Lexington Davidson County

Plans Made to Control Traffic at Duke Carolina Game

Major Arthur Falk of the State Highway Patrol outlines a plan to manage traffic for the Duke Carolina football game at Duke Stadium in Durham. About 15 patrolmen from nearby posts will be assigned to vantage points with careful pairing to avoid draining regular patrols. The effort follows two large crowds with no serious traffic injuries this season and earns praise from long-time attendees.

Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Arthur Fulk State Highway Patrol Duke Carolina Blue Devils Durham Duke Major Falk Greensboro Falk

City plans station relocation and new railway bridge

The order details a relocation of the station on Perry street and a proposed additional bridge to connect Willowbrook and Elm streets. It cites extended freight facilities, uses city funds for maintenance reimbursement, and notes a $45,000 saving on retaining walls. The state highway and public works commission may fund the bridge project from a $450,000 city contract.

Southern Willowbrook Street Elm Street State Highway and Public Works Commission Perry Street

Ordination Sermon Highlights Conference Minsters

At High Point College an ordination sermon marked a ceremony in which two young ministers, the Rev. Forest Wagoner of Brown Summit and the Rev. J. F. Coble of Greensboro, were ordained. Coble’s bride and family attended, including the Rev. T. F. McCulloch of Greensboro, longtime conference member. Obituaries for deceased ministers and wives were read at an afternoon memorial. The Rev. J. W. Braxton of Liberty led last night’s young people’s rally with the Greensboro pastor Rev. J. E. Carroll as speaker.

High Point College Forest , Wagoner Brown Summit J. F. Coble Greensboro Coble T. F. McCulloch J. W. Braxton Liberty J. E. Carroll

Adam and Fallen Man in Christian Science Service

The November 7 1937 Christian Science lesson sermon centered on Adam and Fallen Man with the golden text from John 6 63. It cites light versus darkness and moral truth, concluding with the human mind seeking life in matter as an illusion and affirming one God and divine Mind governing man.

Christian Science John Mary Baker Eddy Adam

The Peril of Indifference at Gospel Tabernacle

H P Williams delivered The Peril of Indifference at Gospel Tabernacle urging attention to Proverbs 1 24 33. He warned that indifference to God’s call leads to ruin and emphasized mercy’s closing door before salvation becomes impossible. He urged listeners to seek the Lord and accept Christ to be safe and free from fear.

Gospel Tabernacle H. P. Williams Isaiah Christ God Heaven

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