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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1936
Page
10
The series concludes that the city will end the fiscal year with a cash surplus of about 51,081.92 dollars if current budgets hold. Estimated revenues total 2,000,902.01 dollars against projected expenses of 1,949,820.09 dollars, with tax rate at 1.50 dollars per 100 valuation.
The city projects delinquent taxes of 130000 collected in the year from an outstanding levy of 577500, with current year taxes budgeted at 462000. It itemizes income from rights and privileges 89700, services and sales 2950, interest and discounts 18700, penalties 25000, county contributions 69000, street assessments 75000 cash, utility fees 537150 including water and electric sales, and cemetery lot collections not exceeding 650.
Massachusetts announced a seven percent reduction in the compulsory insurance specified in its plan. Motorists in the state are expected to benefit by about 2 million dollars.
An official summary estimates 36,229 North Carolinians were employed in civilian conservation camps from April 1933 to August 31, 19. The report highlights large CCC participation across the state during the New Deal era.
Jourdan Allen, a 14 year old from Durham, was struck by a train and sustained serious injuries. Authorities and medical staff responded quickly aiding the student who was transported to a local hospital for urgent treatment. Further updates awaited on his condition.
The North Carolina Baptist student association will meet here Friday through Sunday.
Baltimore Sun editorial writer Gerald W. Johnson will address the State Literary and Historical Association convention in Raleigh on December 3 and 4.
Ray Morrison of Iredell County's 4-H club earned the Cameron Morrison four year scholarship to North Carolina State University. The award recognizes his leadership and 4-H achievements. Morrison will begin studies at NC State this fall.
Since the driver license law began last Nov 1 officials have suspended 6 232 licenses.
A coroner's jury absolved FE D Clark tobacco company accountant after his car struck and killed Robert Watts a highway employee.
Thomas Dixon author of The Clansman and former Democrat was the principal speaker at a Republican rally in Asheboro.
Elijah Hubbard aged 56 from Mamie climbed onto shingles aboard a shad boat to eat lunch. The shingles shifted causing him to fall into the water where he drowned.
Mrs Belle Stutts aged 25 died after falling from a car her husband was driving in North Wilkesboro. The deadly accident occurred as the couple traveled together, with investigators awaiting more details.
The state Democratic committees designate A. L. Quickel of Lincolnton as the presidential elector from the tenth district in Raleigh.
A tri state conference for WPA women and professional division officials will be held in Raleigh the first part of next week.
Pickpockets stole $80 from E. H. Stinson a farmer. Within 15 minutes three men were captured in a Charlotte hotel and charged with the crime.
Lt. Gov. Sandy Graham delivered the main address at a Democratic rally in Salisbury, urging support and outlining party platforms. Local supporters gathered to hear the keynote speech.
Mrs. Hattie Foster, 50, of Weaverville, died in a highway accident near Asheville. The crash report notes injuries to others and ongoing investigations by local authorities. Foster was a longtime resident of the community and leaves behind family awaiting further details.
State Bank Commissioner Gurney P. Hood announced the liquidation of the Bank of Beaufort and the Beaufort Banking and Trust Company, both closed in 1931, has been completed.
Representative R L Doughton chairman of the house ways and means committee delivered a Democratic campaign speech today on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill.
The Southern States Veterinary Medical Association opened its annual convention in Asheville with technical discussions on the program. The meeting continues through Friday.
An estimated figure shows gasoline combustion yields over 98 million foot pounds of work per gallon. If perfectly efficient, this energy could raise a 3100 pound motor vehicle six miles.
Funeral services for CC Clement former city resident who died at his daughter’s home in Lexington were held at Green Street Baptist Church. Rev EB Brad ley and other local pastors conducted the rites and Oakwood Cemetery burial followed. Survivors include three sons Rob ert Clement Odis Clement Fred Clement two daughters Mrs W L Young and Mrs Walter L Sprye plus siblings and extended family.
One of the era’s biggest church banquets drew about five hundred attendees at the First Baptist church. Tables served in three shifts as guests enjoyed an orchestra in the reception hall. Toastmasters and speakers from Greensboro and Salisbury gave talks, with prizes awarded in a ticket contest. Also announced later: Bernard Mason violin recital to be free as part of the High Point Professional Men's club program. Leonard Street Grade Mothers to Meet set for Thursday at 7 PM at 1209 Pearson Street.
The Hiawatha club will host its fall dance at the Labor Temple on North Wrenn Street Monday. Proceeds or details are not specified in the fragment.
An old advertisement touts Black-Draught as a adjustable laxative powder suited to different ages and needs. It claims proper dose relieves constipation without harsh purging and notes the product comes in 25 cent packages.
Raleigh dispatch reports registration for the November 3 general election ends Saturday October 24. Voters may register at their precinct registrar or home through sundown Saturday and must be 21, a state resident for a year, and precinct resident for four months. Those who moved counties must four months in new county. primary registrants remain valid unless residence changed.
A rally for Democratic women of the Eighth Congressional district will be held Monday at the Methodist hut on Randolph street with a luncheon at noon. Davidson County vice chairman Mrs Pearl Hege Reynolds of Lexington and district vice chairman Mrs P P McCain of Sanitorium Hoke county lead the event. Congressman J Walter Lambeth of Thomasville will be the principal speaker with short talks by other Democratic figures. Delegations from Wilkes Yadkin Montgomery Moore Davie Davidson Lee Hoke Scotland Anson Richmond and Union counties are expected.
Analysts project total passenger miles in the United States for 1936 to reach 236 billion. Per capita distance is estimated near 18 840 miles, reflecting heavy use of motor car bus and railroad transportation nationwide.
Sponsors promise a top quality dance on October 26 with Jimmie Gunn and his Dixie Serenaders providing music. An amplifying system will be available for the event, described as the best of its kind yet held locally.
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