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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1936

Page

2

Charity Play Set At School Tonight

Everything is ready for the American Business club ninth annual charity play Once In a Lifetime tonight at 8 30 in the Senior high school auditorium. Ticket sales are encouraging and a capacity audience is expected with tickets at the school box office. The Kaufman and Hart comedy is directed by Miss Margaret Hauser who will also star, with stage effects by Mrs. Ned McEachern.

American Business Club Kaufman and Hart Margaret Hauser Ned McEachern

Elwood hotel rally to aid school lunch fund and Spain crisis

A speaker at the Elwood hotel linked revolutions past to present by urging support for a school children's lunch fund. He described Spain's turmoil as a clash of systems and warned America faces similar forces if it clings to Old World ideas while advocating a living democracy and faith.

Elwood Mr. Sykes Spain France Russia America

Court session postponed until Friday morning

Clerk Lt. Ingram announced that due to Judge Teague being absent, municipal court will not meet tomorrow and will resume Friday at 9 o clock. Defendants and witnesses summoned for tomorrow are asked to appear Friday morning.

Ingram Lewis B. Teague

Man Held for Larceny After Store Coat Theft

Police detained John Williams on larceny charges after two leather coats vanished from J C Penney. Detectives seized a suitcase with the coats at arrest yesterday afternoon. coats were returned to the store.

John Williams J. C. Penney

Chimney and Trash Fires Tap Local Neighborhood

Firemen battled a chimney blaze at 1115 Rotary Drive belonging to J. L. Chernault at 7 45 last night and a trash fire on Jack's Row about 11 this morning. Both incidents caused no damage.

J. L. Chernault Rotary Drive Jack's Row

Madrid charges foreign ships aiding fascists amid fighting

Madrid charged foreign ships aiding fascists as renewed insurgent attacks halted in the capital’s northwest university area where bloody hand to hand fighting has raged for days. A Malaga radio report claimed socialist militia captured Oviedo without a shot, and Asturian miners reportedly tunneled into Gijón Bay area, though unconfirmed.

Northwestern University Malaga Oviedo Bay of Biscay

United States Delegation Supports Noble Peace Aims at Montevideo

Secretary of State Cordell Hull led the American delegation at the Montevideo peace conference pre session promising to aid noble aims. He said U S proposals would focus on neutrality and cultural exchange while delegates considered wider measures and discussed a possible inter American court of justice with Carlos Salazar of Guatemala.

Cordell Hull Montevideo Buenos Aires United States Hull Carlos Salazar inter-American Court of Justice

Winners announced in college song and yell contest

High Point college announced winners of the song and yell contest held on campus. The top yell prize tied between Helen Rae Holton and Margaret Dixon from High Point, with Elise Kilpatrick of Haynesville as second. In song, A C Lovelace of Gastonia won first with original words and music, while Mary Frances Warlick of Lawndale took second.

High Point College Central Allen Austin Panther Helen Rae Holton Margaret Dixon High Point Elise Kilpatrick Haynesville A. C. Lovelace Gastonia Mary Frances Warlick Lawndale

Wings With Slotted Tips Aid Birds of Prey

Most birds of prey have wings with slotted tips that help them gain altitude faster, enabling efficient soaring and better maneuverability in varying air currents.

Accidents Peak Noon and Dusk in City Traffic Survey

Police chart based on ten months of counts shows highest accident risk between 11 am 12 pm and 7 pm 8 pm with lightest traffic 6 am 11 am and 8 pm midnight. Chief Friddle says ongoing study will map exact street intersections using actual counts.

J. W. McMahon McMahon W. G. Friddle

New Social Security Enrollment Accelerates as 26 Million Apply

Washington reports a vast post office run to issue Applications for Account Number cards to 26 million workers. John G. Winant hails the development as a new day in America. Cards carry 15 registration questions and links to an automatic machinery system for old age retirement processing. Pensions, funded by wage taxes, will start at age 65 and range from $10 to $85 monthly based on earnings from 1937 to the 65th birthday.

Washington Social Security Board America John G. Winant

Belgium Swiss And Dutch Join Monetary Pact

Secretary Morgenthau said Belgium Switzerland and the Netherlands pledged adherence to the currency understanding with the United States Great Britain and France. He noted the possibility of more nations joining and stated no talks with Germany or Italy had occurred.

Washington United States Morgenthau Belgium Switzerland Netherlands Great Britain France Germany Italy

Two Injured In Car Truck Crash

Albert Russell aged 28 and Coleman Williams 30 from Utah were injured when their car hit the rear of an empty truck on South Fayetteville street in Asheboro. They were treated at a local hospital for cuts and bruises and later jailed. Williams faces charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Asheboro Albert Russell Coleman Williams Utah

Cole and Wheeler Head WPA Districts

E. W. Cole and W. Felix Wheeler will become directors of the two WPA districts to be consolidated December 1. Cole, now director of district six, with headquarters at Winston-Salem, will remain in the Twin City as director of districts five and six. Wheeler, now in charge of district three, with headquarters at Raleigh, will remain at his offices here to direct consolidated districts three and four.

Raleigh E. W. Cole W. Felix Wheeler WPA Cole Winston-Salem Twin City Wheeler

Death of J. B. Salley 47 to be held Wednesday

Funeral services for J. B. Salley 47 who died in a local hospital Monday morning will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence four miles out on the Winston Salem highway. Rev J W Grace of Ward Street Methodist Church will officiate and burial will be in Lebanon cemetery.

J. B. Salley Winston- Salem Highway J. W. Grace Ward Street Methodist Church Lebanon Cemetery

Beautification Of Rural Mail Boxes Discussed At Meet

Raleigh conference between North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers association members and Capus M Waynick chair of the state highway and public works commission discussed improving rural mail box aesthetics and roadside scenery.

Raleigh North Carolina Rural Letter Carriers Association Capus M. Waynick State Highway and Public Works Commission

Reese Bailey Held on 35000 Dollar Bond

Reese Bailey is ordered held under a 35000 dollar bond on charges of resisting a federal officer and being a fugitive from justice. He appeared with agents before Commissioner Phil D Butler in Columbus and waived examination. Bailey faces indictments for the national motor vehicle theft act and the murder of Town Marshal Bert Lemley during a Rosalia bank robbery.

U. S Byron Custer Columbus Bailey Bert Lemley Rosalia Wash Phil D. Butler G. D. Bailey Burnsville Erwin Tenn North Carolina Washington

Cause Of Death Sought By Police In North Carolina

Goldsboro authorities sent tissues from the vital organs of Jap Mc Cullen to a chemical laboratory to determine if injuries from a July fight caused his death. Autopsy followed a physician's heart attack ruling. McCullen jaw was broken in a school building clash after votes were counted in the Independence Day primary. Ralph Grantham, 23, allegedly struck him with an automobile crank and both men faced pending arraignments.

Goldsboro Jap McCullen Chemical Laboratory Teflay Grantham Township CG. Carpenter Wake Forest College McCullen Ralph Grantham Grantham Liberty

Shirt Manufacturer Given Suspended Sentence in Labor Case

Max Greenstein operator of the Kingston Shirt company received a two year suspended sentence after conviction for violating state labor laws for women. He was charged with exceeding 55 hours weekly for women and employing a girl under 18 past 9 P M. Testimony cited Sallie Melrose Sutton 17 working 69 hours weekly at 8 cents an hour and Ruth Jenkins 15 earning 4.93 for two weeks.

Kinston Max Greenstein Kinston Shirt Company Greenstein Sallie Melrose Sutton Ruth Jenkins Sarah Jenkins

Cotton Futures Close Steady in New York Market

New York cotton futures closed steady with prices unchanged to six points higher on the day. Market action reflected a cautious stance with traders awaiting fresh cues as the session wrapped.

New York New Orleans Seer Jan Seeetee

Goats Overtake Cattle as Milk Producers in Spain and Italy

In Spain and Italy goats surpass cows as milk providers, shifting dairy efficiency and production dynamics. The change reflects livestock adjustments and regionally preferred dairy outputs, impacting traditional farming practices and market outlooks.

Spain Italy

Carpenter Named Deputy Register in Guilford County

Greensboro resident J. B. Carpenter was named deputy register of deeds in Guilford County by John H. McAdoo, the newly elected register. Carpenter will assume duties at the start of the new term after McAdoo takes office. Since Jan 1, 1985 he has served as a clerk in the Soil Conservation Service in Greensboro.

Greensboro J. B. Carpenter Guilford County John H. McAdoo Carpenter McAdoo Office The Soil Conservation Service

Southern Shippers Urged To File Freight Rate Petition

Southern shippers urged by J T Ryan to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission by December 12 requests on how far to probe class freight rates in the South. The ICC will decide if the inquiry stays within Southern rates or extends to interterritorial and intra regional charges. The region defined spans the Ohio river and Mississippi boundaries with specific exclusions and inclusions.

Southern J. T. Ryan Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Associa North Carolina Traffic League Interstate Commerce Commission ICC South North Ryan Norfolk @ Western Railway company Norfolk and Kenova W. Va Ohio River Cairo Ill Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company Kentucky Southern Territory Southern Ohio Group Helena Ark

China to Resist Jap Aggression Mobilizes War Strength

National government spokesmen pledge China will mobilize its entire war strength to halt Japanese aggression in continental Asia. They say last resources of China’s expanding military power will back the fight to block Soviet-access or westward expansion through inner Mongolian provinces. Military authorities believe Japan aims to extend influence from Manchoukuo to Turkestan in readiness for possible war with the Soviet Union.

Nanking China Asia Inner Mongolian Japan Manchoukuo Turkestan Russia

Republic Steel to Build 15 Million Dollar Strip Mill

The Republic Steel Corporation announced plans to construct a 15 million dollar continuous strip mill at its Cleveland plant. The decision was disclosed at Youngstown Ohio on November 24. The project aims to expand steel production capacity and create jobs in the region.

Youngstown, CO Republic Steel Corporation Today Cleveland

Lenoir Furniture Announces Wage Increase Across Firms

Lenoir North Carolina November 2 The Lenoir Furniture corporation Lenoir Chair company and Harper Furniture company announced a general wage increase for their 1, employees here and at Newton. J B Broyhill secretary treasurer of the Lenoir Furniture company said the raise would total about $50,000 in annual pay for the three firms.

Lenoir N. Cu Newt Noir Furniture Corporation Lenoir Chair Company T Harper Furniture Company Lenoir ¢ Company Newton J. B. Broyhill Lenoir Pature Company Rew

Labor Federation Faces Demise After Midnight Vote

At the convention hall a small rebel contingent plus delegates heard Liam Green call for order as the federation neared its end. Resolutions and next year's convention were pending while John Lewis and his committee faced continued friction over industrial organization. The body kept a path open for possible emergency action if needed before the regular meeting.

Liam Green Federation Presid Federation John Lewis Fordustrial

Wages Raised at Crucible Steel Halcomb and San Plants

Raymond H. Dougherty announced that 2,700 employees at the Halcomb and San plants will receive a 10 percent increase in hourly wages. The announcement comes from the assistant to the president of Crucible Steel Company.

Syracuse N. Y Raymond H. Dougherty Sistant Comb Steele Company Crucible Steel Company Halcomb San

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