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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1937

Page

2

Opposition grows to House Crop Control plan

Washington November 25 opposition formed to the House Agriculture committee draft of a compulsory crop control program. Corn bloc members planned a caucus to seek tighter corn controls while others urged authorization for larger soil conservation funding. Rep Coffee Nebraska said the bill imposes only more government regimentation. Hope Kansas argued the House bill is better than the Senate measure which he warned could cause economic isolation.

Washington House Agriculture Committee House Coffee D-Neb Rep Hope R-Kans Senate

Fasteeth promises secure dentures with new powder

Advertises Fasteeth denture powder that prevents slipping and wobbling, claiming a comfortable all day hold without pastey taste. Available in three sizes from druggists.

House Forced To Meet Regardless Of Thanksgiving

Rep. Church of Illinois objected to a Thanksgiving recess, prompting a brief pro forma session in the House. Democratic leaders said the session would last only minutes, as Church’s persistence against delays has stalled two recesses last week, and his bid to withdraw the objection was ruled too late by Speaker Bankhead.

Washington House of Representatives Rep Church R.-Ill House

Parity Price Debate Shapes Farm Legislation

The House backs a permanent farm program tied to soil conservation with compulsory controls to curb surpluses, aiming to parity prices based on 1909 to 1914 purchasing power. Senate leaders expect a vote by mid next week. Senator Pope defends provisions amid questions from McNary and Austin on constitutionality and program operations.

Senate Pope Idaho McNary R-Ore Austin R-Vi Secretary of Agriculture

Wadesboro Fights Asheboro to 0-0 High School Tie

In Wadesboro on November 25 the local high school team battled Asheboro's Blue Comets to a scoreless four quarters. Wadesboro threatened early but Randolph County rivals tightened defense to preserve the deadlock.

Enterprise Wadesboro Asheboro Blue Comets Randolph County

Brooklyn Has Another Hero Sid White Leads Brooklyn College Scoring

Sid White, 158 pounds, a sophomore halfback for Brooklyn College, leads the nation with 113 points in nine games. He plays largely with one hand in a plaster cast and has boosted crowd sizes to 6,000 7,000, prompting authorities to fence the athletic field. He scored six touchdowns in one game and three against the New York Aggies.

Gayle Talbot New York Babe Herman Flatbush Sid White Brooklyn College Sid Gowanus Canal Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Whizzer University of Colorado Kingsmen Brooklyns Dale White New York Aggies

Tax Revision Pace in Special Session Elusive

Washington reports indicate weeks of the special session remain as lawmakers debate a tax bill. Barkley warns against rush and faulty revision while committees draft a broad program from corporate taxes to nuisance taxes on movie tickets and cosmetics. President plans a housing program push with a special message to Congress amid economic concerns.

House Senate Committee Senate Barkley Vinson Congress White House

Greyhound strike spreads as buses evacuate under police escort

The Pittsburgh area reports a bus strike by 1,000 to 1,300 drivers from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen after failed contract talks. Police cleared paths as eight Greyhound companies suffer uneven disruption. New York and other hubs say operations largely continue. Federal conciliator John L. Conner arrived but could not avert the walkout.

Pittsburgh R. Sundstrom Pennsylvania Greyhound Lines Brotherhood of Railroad Greyhound Companies New York Boston Detroit Indianapolis Washington Baltimore St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Kansas

Thanksgiving Death Looms For Tom Wall In North Carolina

Henry Averill reports on Thanksgiving Day in Raleigh as Tom Wall, a 22 year old Mecklenburg man with a violent record, faces execution for first degree burglary after a night intrusion that left the homeowner injured. Governor Hoey denied clemency, marking the end of appeals despite lawsuits to the U S Supreme Court.

Henry Averill Raleigh Tom Wall Tom Clyde R. Hoey Mecklenburg North Carolina Gardner Ehringhaus Hoey Peter “Haseteatgen Thea Gilchrist Wall United States Supreme Court

Little Dean Elizabeth Bremer Wins Baby Contest

Elizabeth Bremer, daughter of Mrs Mamie Roger Bremer, won the church sponsored baby popularity contest at St Stephen A M E Zion Church. Shellie Pike Jr. took second prize. The event was directed by Mrs Sarah Cochran and organized by the Women s Home and Foreign Missionary society.

Dean Elizabeth Bremer Mamie Roger Bremer Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion Church Shellie Pike, Jr Shellie Pike Sarah Cochran

Alpha Art club Fashion Review at William Penn auditorium

An appreciative audience welcomed the Alpha Art club Fashion Review on Tuesday evening. The program showcased house dresses, street dresses, smocks, sportswear, shoes, evening gowns, party dresses and coats with interwoven musical selections. Solos by Mrs EB Baker Miss Marie Carter Camp Friend and instrumental and piano performances accompanied the event.

Alpha Art Club William Penn Auditorium EB. H. Baker Marie Carter Camp Friend Ethel Griffin Cobb J. I. Hall B. W. Whitted L. S&s. Merritt L. B. Davis L. B. Haizlip Annie Saunders

Personal news from church conference and funeral travels

Mrs. Willie Boulmare returned to her Moon street home after attending the C. M. E. church annual conference in Asheville. Mrs. Lillie Young Miss Cosette Davidson Miss Armeta Hinton Miss Nellie Hinton and Messrs Jerry Young Clyde Oliver Farrington returned from the funeral of Mrs Pearl Von Lee Parham in Richmond Virginia held Tuesday.

Willie Boulmare Moon Street Asheville Lillie Young Mis Cosette Davidson Armeta Nellie Hinton Jerry Young Clyde Oliver Farrington Pearl von Lee Parham Richmond

Reverend Wright Reappointed at St Mathew CME Church

Reverend H. C. Wright was returned to the pastorate at St Mathew CME Church by the annual conference held in Asheville.

H. C. Wright St. Mathew C. M. E Asheville

Bus overturns after striking stray mule injuring eight

In Lumberton a Queen City Coach Company bus hit a stray mule and overturned last night. Driver Paul Moore suffered lacerations and bruises as the vehicle left the road and rolled several times. Julius Fisher a 26 year old Negro school teacher from Pittsboro was most seriously injured with a probable spine fracture.

Lumberton Here Queen City Coach Company Paul Moore

Mysterious Montague Plans Thanksgiving Wedding Reveal

Beverly Hills reports reveal golfer John Montague as Laverne Moore and a fiancée bride-to-be. Friends say he will wed Mrs Esther Plunkett in a Thanksgiving ceremony, possibly in California or other southwestern sites. Details remain secret as Montague disappears.

Beverly Hills Calif John Montague Laverne Moore New York Esther Plunkett California Las Vegas N. M Yuma Ariz

Jury for Cross Climbes to Jury 10 Seven

Fayetteville November 25 The quest for a jury to try Bill Cross 37 of Asheboro and three co defendants on charges stemming from the J S S Mott Fort Bragg ranger incident was continued in superior court After two days examining veniremen only seven jurors were seated by end of yesterday Cross is charged with murder and his co defendants Hal Rush Jesse Crofts and Walter Routh all of Asheboro are charged as accessories before and after the crime

Fayetteville Bill Cross Asheboro J. S&s. Mott Fort Brags Ranger Veniremen Cross Hal Rush Jesse Crofts Walter Routh

British Columbia Plans Radical Boundary Extension

Premier Pattullo proposes expanding British Columbia beyond its current borders. The plan would extend the eastern limit along the 120th meridian to the North Pole, adding about 400000 square miles. The move aims to boost industry and development for the province.

Victoria B. C Patullo British Columbia Yukon Territory Yukon North Pole Pole Banks Island Beaufort Sea Prince Patrick Island

Rice Hous es Stormed by Chinese Mob

Chinese mobs attacked rice houses amid wartime shortages as prices for staples rose. In Japanese occupied areas farmers could not bring products to market and large tracts around Shanghai were abandoned or damaged, hindering cultivation.

Shanghai

Celebration contrasts with first 1621 Thanksgiving

The article notes varied meals across institutions on Thanksgiving including Sing Sing prison and naval shipboard menus while the vegetarian society of New York served a vitamin roast. Plymouth descendants gathered in Massachusetts as American Legion Commander Daniel J. Doherty urged citizens to defend free government.

Sing Sing Army Navy Vegetarian Society of New York Plymouth Maes Society of Mayflower Descendants American Legion Daniel J. Doherty

Weather forecast for North and South Carolina and Outer Banks

North Carolina cloudy and slightly warmer tonight and Friday with rain on Friday and in extreme south portion tonight. South Carolina rain tonight and Friday and warmer tonight. Winds Hatteras to Jacksonville northeast to east winds moderate to fresh with strong gusts overcast tonight and Friday with showers Friday and over south portions tonight.

North Carolina South Carolina

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