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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1932

Page

16

Great Democratic Win Predicted By Johnson

Senator Rivers Johnson of Warsaw told a large Democratic audience that North Carolina faces a great Democratic year. He praised the state legislature for welfare and equity, warned against federal excesses, and predicted Clifford Frazier will struggle to beat Blucher Ehringhaus in eastern North Carolina.

Rivers Johnson Warsaw Senate Johnson North Carolina General Assembly Clifford Frazier Blucher Ehringhaus

Value of Lumber Order in Election Threat Questioned

Furniture men and lumber dealers in High Point questioned a Chicago sourced report that 100000 board feet of lumber could be canceled if the November election changes the national administration. They noted the quantity equals about five railroad cars and would only last a few hours for local plants under current conditions.

Chicago Republian National Exposition High Point

Democratic oration forecasts great majority for party

Senator Johnson addressed a packed crowd urging victory for Democrats in this year’s elections. He criticized the Republican administration and federal taxes while predicting an end to Republican rule and proclaiming a large Democratic majority. Rupert Pickens introduced him, with L. J. Fisher presiding.

North Carolina Democratic Party Ihs Garner Avenue Roosevelt Boulevard Johnson Rupert Pickens L. J. Fisher

Rainfall and cold snap mark Wednesday night reading

A. B. Horney, U S weather observer in High Point, recorded 0.57 inches of rain and a chillier morning as temperatures dropped to 38 degrees overnight before rising into the morning. The day eyed near the year's coldest start with readings around 36 to 38 degrees and a two degree rise by eight a.m.

A. B. Horney United States High Point

Bessemer Democrats Plan Rallies With Local Candidates

A Democratic rally in the Bessemer area near Greensboro will feature W. B. Umstead of Durham and C. M. Waynick as speakers for Congress and state senate respectively. Next Monday Waynick and Joe Hoffman will address voters in Madison about county commissioner bids.

Bessemer Greensboro W. B. Umstead Durham Congress C. M. Waynick Eity State Senate Waynick Joe Hoffman Madison

Health contest opens enrollment for 25 babies in High Point

The Better Baby health contest by Point Lodge No 1155 begins with registration of 25 babies aged six months to four years. Entries will receive a full medical exam at the Sheraton hotel ballroom in mid November and 26 prizes are offered including silver cups and $25 for the healthiest boy and girl. Registration is at the Elks headquarters 120 South Main Street. no mail registrations. A list of entered babies includes Martha Arrington Mary Dykes Mary Frances Cawthon Barbara Mabrey Nancy Slack James Sears Peggy Culler June Lewis Regil Matherson Betty Bevan Barbra Steele Nancy Paige David Groome Forrest Mendenhall Jimmie Harriss Bobby Lee Edmund Lowe Buddy Carroll Peggy De Lappe Charles Meredith Herbert Dixon Elizabeth Galloway William Hunsucker Robert Hayworth Clyde West Ernest Cox and others.

Point Lodge No. 1155 Sheraton Hotel High Point The Elks Lodge Elks “Better South Main Street Elks Martha Ann Arrington D. Arrington Mary Ann Dykes A. B. Dykes North Main Street Mary Frances Cawthorn Leon Cawthon East Washington Street Barbara Mabrey BE. F. Mabrey Monthew Avenue Nancy Jo Slack J. L. Slack Chestnut Street James Ray Sears C. J. Sears Fifth Street Peggy Joan Culler D. M. Culler Centenial Avenue June Lewis H. F. Lewis Randolph _ street Regil Corrine Matherson W. KR. Matherson Saat Green Street Betty Joan Bevan R. D. Bevan Lexington Avenue Thomasville Barbra Jhan Steele G. F. Steele Nancy Louise Paige W. W. Paige Worth Avenue David Kirby Groome K. A. Groome Rt. 1 Forrest Arnold Mendenhall R. R. Mendenhall Jimmie Maurice Harriss W. E. Harriss South Wrenn Street Bobby Lee, Jr R. B. Lee Edmund Lowe N. C. Lowe Buddy” Carroll W. KE. Carroll Fisher Avenue Peggy Jane DeLappe F. A. DeLappe Shelton Street Charles Meredith Elizabeth Ann Galloway W. H. Galloway Campbell Street William Franklin Hunsucker Mra. R Hunsucker Robert Wilson Hayworth R. W. Hayworth Louise Avenue Clyde Franklin West L. West West Russell Street Ernest Clay Cox Eb.c. Cox

Hunters Capture 39 Possums in Two Nights Near Here

O Helton of this city and Jim Scott of Jamestown reported a prolific 'possum hunt near Jamestown. They brought home 21 animals first, then returned two days later and added 18 more, totaling 39 in two nights.

O. Helton Jim Scott Jamestown Mr. Holton Mr. Scott

Relief Agencies Coordinating To Aid Needy In High Point

High Point agencies join in a broad Red Cross campaign to assist families. The Home Service committee reports aid to 60 families with material help and 53 with food while 14 receive fuel. Additional support includes medicine, clothing, and rent and utility payments for disabled veterans.

High Point American Red Cross Home Service Committee L T. Mann Red Cross The

Electoral vote counts by state compiled with total 531

The Enterprise lists each state's electoral votes with New York leading at 47 and a total of 531 votes. States like California 9, Texas 23, Pennsylvania 36, Ohio 26, Michigan 19, and Illinois missing due to OCR show varied counts from 3 to 47.

Enterprise New York State Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columba Florida Georgia Idaho Nigols Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Large usury suit filed in High Point court

J A Myatt for Southern Oil and R L Brinson sue Colonial Mortgage of Baltimore and Horace Haworth trustee in High Point alleging usury in loans of 135000 dollars. Plaintiffs seek cancellation of notes and double penalties totaling 78233.90 from loans of 75000 and 60000 dollars with cash advances of 61500 and 51000 dollars.

High Point Municipal Court J. A. Myatt Southern Oil Company, Inc North Carolina R. L. Brinson Colonial Mortgage Company Baltimore Horace Haworth High Point

Robert Jones Causes Flurry On Local Golf Course

A local golf club mistook a name in the register for the famed Bobby Jones, prompting an afternoon stir as players and caddies speculated about his presence. A later check confirmed the name read as Robert Jones, not the famous golfer.

Robert Jones Bobby Atlanta High Point Gelfdam Caddy Robert T. Jones Esquire Bobby Jones Golf Fame

Hempille Tried for Abduction in Court Appearance

J E Hempille an enlisted man in the U S Army was tried for abduction and given a two years suspended sentence in Municipal Court Judge Lewis B Teague ordered him to report to his army post The case involved the disappearance of LeRoy Hancock 12 son of D A Hancock and the Hempille family links The day also saw multiple minor convictions and dispositions including fines suspensions and remands in various cases across assault larceny vagrancy and liquor law violations.

LeRoy Hancock D. A. Hancock Pickett Street J. E. Hempille United States Army Hempille Lewis B. Teague Troy Byerly Otte Perry John 8. Saunders Ivey Beamon T. J. Brady W. C. McCade John Thomas Della Parker Sam Sutton James Gibson John Campbell Alfred Hall Elwood Carter Lethia Joyner Co. F. McBride Jack Blackwelder J. B. Stratford

Robbery at A and P Store Cleared in High Point

High Point police arrested Curtis McNeal of Mangum Street for the A and P robbery at South Main and Russell Streets about ten days ago. LeRoy Grant, a Negro, is held for receiving stolen property cigarettes said to be bought from McNeal. Officers also held EB Foster as the lookout in the daytime break in.

High Point Curtis McNeal Mangum Street South Main Russell Streets LeRoy Grant McNeal EB. J. Foster

Sedalia Singers to Perform at William Penn Tonight

The Sedalia Singers led by Charlotte Hawkins Brown will perform at 8 p.m. in William Penn high school auditorium on East Washington Street. Proceeds benefit the school. The Palmer Memorial Institute group from near Greensboro will present Negro spirituals and tour the North soon. A small admission fee is charged.

Sedalia Singers Charlotte Hawkins Brown William Penn High School East Washington Street Palmer Memorial Institute Greensboro E. E. Cartright William Penn School Sedalia

Belk-Stevens Opens Enlarged Quarters with New Departments

Belk Stevens company prepares for the formal Saturday opening of its enlarged quarters after acquiring the Moskins store. The expanded space will feature an exclusive men’s department, a boys’ department, a large shoe department for men women and children, and a renovated interior in the former Moskins building. The store aims to be the largest of its kind in the city.

Belk-Stevens Company Moskins Belk- Stevens Company Maskins

Registration Books Close Saturday for High Point Votes

Precinct registrars report a surge of activity as registration closes Saturday at sundown. A large number of High Point residents are expected to qualify to vote on November 8, with especially heavy registrations in the fourth ward due to a new precinct and an expanded 12-precinct setup. Both parties urge full registrations and plan post deadline rallies and meetings to boost turnout.

Fourth Ward

Organization Meeting Called at Republican Headquarters

An organization meeting is held tonight at Republican headquarters at 7 30 o clock. It is expected that scores of leaders attend to finalize campaign windup plans and election machinery for the party.

Republican

Oak Ridge Democrats Hear Two Addresses

Oak Ridge graded school hosted a large Democratic rally and Brunswick stew supper last night. Solicitor H. L. Koontz of Greensboro spoke as the incumbent nominee, while C. M. Waynick of Oak Ridge spoke on state senate issues.

Oak Ridge H. L. Koontz Greensboro C. M. Waynick Senate Koontz Waynick

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