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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1936
Page
5
Detroit observers see Michigan shifting toward Roosevelt amid strong auto industry ties but wary of London and Roosevelt sentiment. Landon faces a tighter race as urban support for FDR grows while rural areas show mixed votes and Fitzgerald's 1934 win echoes in voting patterns. Ford's labor stance fuels local critics and tempers campaign momentum.
At the Presbyterian church in Asheboro five Scouts received the Eagle badge as part of the Court of Awards led by Chief B. W. Hackney. Readers named include Bob Allred David Stedman Robert MacGlohon Bill Allred and Bud Hedrick with other merit badges awarded to L. D. Burkhead Thad Moser and several more. The report also includes political coverage on the 1932 and 1936 campaigns with figures for Ford Hoover Roosevelt London and Murphy and notes on factions and voter registration in Michigan.
Jake F. Newell, a Charlotte Republican and former U S Senate candidate, speaks at 7:30 pm at G O P headquarters 108 East Commerce Street. He is expected to urge William Grissom for governor and Alfred M Landon for president amid plans for additional precinct talks this week. Ralph Smith, candidate for Guilford County register of deeds, will introduce him.
Lexington reports Herman Cox 23 of Midway held on $1000 bond for manslaughter after a vehicle collision killed Morris Willard infant son of Mr and Mrs Hobart Willard of the same area.
Democrat turnout helped ex governor Wilber M. Couzens win the senatorial primary with 315000 votes over liberal rival Coinwens at 199000, while many Democrats reportedly crossed party lines to back Couzens.
One of North Carolina’s most anticipated concerts brings Josef Hoffmann to Duke University on Thursday evening. Local manager J Foster Barnes reports large blocks of seats reserved by colleges and clubs across the state for the event. The program includes works by Haydn Beethoven Schumann Chopin Albeniz Godowsky Rachmaninoff Hofmann Liszt with an intermission and promises a standout night for music lovers.
Cap Davis of Glenora has been arrested for the hit and run death of 15 year old James Saunders of North Asheboro last Saturday night. Davis posted bond and will appear before a justice of the peace for trial.
The Guilford County Dental Society will hold its monthly dinner session at the Sheraton hotel tonight at seven o clock.
United States Senator J. W. Bailey will speak at a principal rally at West Commerce street headquarters at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Walter E. Crissman, township chairman, says workers will attend a follow up meeting afterward with Mr. Criseman presiding.
A local physician, A eS Taylor, will deliver the principal address after the dinner, announcing the agenda and addressing attendees.
Brevard College announces its annual homecoming celebration for Saturday October 27. The notice notes a festive event with alumni gatherings and college activities. A separate curious fact observes Malaysian bees produce honey but do not eat it due to the warm climate.
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