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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

2

Newell Forecasts Dems’ Demise and Roosevelts Fallacy

Jake F. Newell of Charlotte, former Republican Senate hopeful, warned at the G O P headquarters that Democrats will cease to exist in four years. He alleged Communists back Roosevelt, blasted New Deal promises, and attacked taxes and centralized government as he urged votes against the party.

Newell Jake F. Newell Charlotte U. S. Senate East Commerce Street America Roosevelt Mr. Newell New York Farm Labor Party Wisconsin Minnesota North Carolina

Club Play Tryouts Open to Public at Senior High

Tryouts for the American Business club play Once In a Lifetime will be held tomorrow at 7 30 in the Elwood Hotel dining room. More than 20 roles exist and casting will occur tomorrow. interested participants should attend or contact director Miss Margaret Hauser at 4568.

Elwood Margaret Hauser

Republicans 10 Speak Thursday in Guilford Rally Schedule

Guilford county Republicans announced a broad precinct rally program to be held Thursday night starting at 7 30 o clock with county candidates and other speakers. Frank Patton Republican candidate for U S Senate will address Friday night at 7 30 o clock at the Junior high school auditorium not at Republican headquarters. Thursday speakers include Fowler's store Wise and Smith streets Fowler's Highland Mill Co and G Grocery at Pickett Cotton Mills Lovings East Green street Montgomery North Main street.

Guilford County Frank Patton U. S. Senate Fowler Wise and Smith Streets Highland Mill, Co G. Grocery Pickett Cotton Mills Loving’s East Green Street Ontgomery’s North Main Street

Protest Against Low Mood Tracks Engineer Named

Miller studied the local project in preliminary surveys and would have to redo his work if another engineer were hired. The council approved paying Miller 1665.44 for preliminary work and a 600 monthly salary until construction begins, plus office help. Salaries charged to the project fund from PWA and State Highway Commission. City Manager Knox said a three month delay extended the bid advertisement deadline to January 11, 1937.

State Highway Commission B. M. Knox Public Works Administration Highway Commission

Steed Absolved Of Blame In Charlie Collins Death

Steed Harold Clay Steed 23 of Greensboro was absolved of all blame in the death of Charlie Collins Jamestown who was fatally injured Sunday night after being struck on the highway An eyewitness said the car carried the body about 100 feet before dropping from the bumper Coroner W W Harvey testified he could not determine time of death or intoxication Judge Teague presided The day’s docket included road sentences and various probation rulings with multiple defendants cited for probation violations, intoxication and other charges.

Harold Clay Steed Greensboro Charlie Collins Jamestown Lewis F. Teague Steed Collins Dave Scoggins W. W. Harvey High Point Teague Woodrow Allen Ervin L. Wall Irvin Riggins Charlie Byrd Charlie Weathers Burrus Memorial Hospital R. B. Peatross J. M. Goldston W. L. Welborn Thomas Sykes Charlie Jackson Preston McGee Paul Mounce Thomas Clodfelter Barl Pell Bob Mounce Floyd Holiifield Asault Russell Bristow Will Harper L. F. Brower J. H. Southall H. S. Smith Marie Turner Quincy Freeman Froom George Jones Marion

Durham Man Wins 150000 Sweepstakes Prize

The Durham winner, a 36 year old from Aurora who attended local schools, says he will keep working after earning 150000. He and his family declined an 11000 payout for their sweepstakes ticket last night.

Durham Hooker Aurora Dard Luck

Americans Win Big Prizes in Irish Hospital Sweepstakes Draw

Nine Americans win top prizes of 150000 each after Dan Bulger takes Cambridgeshire. Winners include Crane Quincy Mass North Philadelphia West Durham Edgewater Portage Syracuse and others with listed addresses. Daytona second horse win pays 76000 to Ryan Chicago and Delia Johnson Providence. Laureate II ticket holders include Thermos Read Krieger Schutz man and Hazel Stark. Prior to races Americans had won about 1650000 in horse related prizes.

New York Dan Bulger Crane Seagull Road Quincy Mass North Northbend O. “West Ridgewood St Philadelphia James Short Main St Portage Penn Margaret Conner Vesta Place Brooklyn Hooker Swift West Durham N. C Ten Girls Undercliff Ave Edgewater Camp _ St Providence R. I John Thermos 60Th Ave Cicero Ill Laureate II Dorothy Read Grand Concourse August C. Krieger 48Th St Union City N. J A. M. Schutzman Raymond Baton Rouge

Traffic police cite two speeders and charge seven more

In the last 24 hours police cited two speeders to court and charged seven additional drivers with other traffic violations. Drive carefully and save a life.

Ozark Mills Village Sold in Gastonia for 53390

The Ozark Mills village at Gastonia sold yesterday for 53390 with about 2000 attendees from several states. Bidding was lively and the price bid regarded as unusually good. The sale was conducted by Penny Brothers.

North Carolina Ozark Mills Gastonia Penny Brothers

Photographs From 1897 Andree Expedition Debuted in 1930

Photographs taken during the ill fated 1897 Andree polar expedition were not developed until 1930. The images document the expedition's struggle and discovery in the Arctic.

Andree Polar

High Point City Votes For Survey On Single Meters Plan

The High Point city council approved a $200 survey to study electric rates and the move away from two meters for about 9,900 power customers. The report due next Wednesday will address discrepancies and potential savings.

Knox M. W. Nash North Hamilton Hast Farriss Streets Commercial National Bank North Hamilton Street East Farriss East Washington College Streets East Russell Wrenn Street Ray Main Streets

College Extends Evening Extension Courses Announcement

Hinshaw announces High Point college will offer four extension courses for three semester hours each. Registration Thursday afternoon 4 to 5:30 pm. Classes meet weekly Thursday at 4:15 pm. Faculty includes J H Allred, E R Hinshaw, Vera Idol, P S Kennett.

High Point College Cc. R. Hinshaw J. H. Allred Fc. R. Hinshaw Shakespeare Vera Idol South P. 8S Kennett

Greensboro Woman Seriously Hurt in Rollover Crash

Mrs. Jack Medlin of Greensboro was injured probably seriously when a car she rode in overturned on the Greensboro road near Lakeview Service Station around 8:30 last night. Her husband escaped serious harm and she was taken by Yow's ambulance to the Clinic Hospital in Greensboro in an unconscious condition after a collision between Mr. Medlin's car and a vehicle owned by J. E. Amos.

Jack Medlin Greensboro Lakeview

Industrial expansion on in south sparks plant and mill plans

A southern expansion wave surfaces as paper mills, hosiery plants, and coke ovens move forward. Key actions include Tubize Chatillon’s additions to Rome Georgia mills, a Cudahy packing plant in Albany, and new hosiery mills around Albany Cordele. Chattanooga and Birmingham area projects add work, with Varied companies including U S Pipe and Foundry and Koppers announcing new developments.

Birmingham Myron C. Taylor Savannah Brunswick Anderson 8. C South Tubize Chatillon. Corporation Rome, Ga Rayon Mills South Georgia Albany Cudahy Company Cordele Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company Birmingham Field Ensley R. R Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tenn., Was Advised the U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company Koppers Company of Pittsburgh Fairfield Ala

High Point Board Backs Grade Crossing Elimination Plan

The High Point Chamber of Commerce board unanimously endorsed the grade crossing elimination project after full briefing by city officials and engineers. E N Phillips and others outlined federal and city funding, the economics, and steps to proceed with public meetings to inform residents.

High Point Chamber of Commerce E. N. Phillips E L. Briggs F. Logan Porter Council Public Works E. M. Knox Frank Miller Ngineer S. H. Strickland Phillips Morris Knowles Southern Railway High Point Knox

Man pleads guilty to assault in Greensboro soda shop

D. Grant Oliver pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon in Greensboro after a domestic incident in a local soda shop. He has not yet been sentenced.

Greensboro D. Grant Oliver

Domestic turkey shown killing rattlesnake in study

A common domestic turkey demonstrated the ability to kill a rattlesnake in a documented observation. Researchers note instinctive predatory behavior and potential implications for poultry safety in farming environments.

Rambling Re Carter Enlists in Army at Fort Bragg

Recruits listed in the regular army at Fort Bragg include James K. Gashaw of 1011 East Commerce Street Calvary U S Army Recruiting officer Col Talbott Smith at Charlotte reports. A Mrs A C Dowdy of 211 West Willis Street says her garden has triple and quadruple typhonias with fused stamens for the first time in history.

Fort Bragg James K. Gashaw East Commerce Street Thin City Col Talbott Smith Calvary U. S. Army Charlotte Mra A. C. Dowdy Weat Willis Street Enterprise Today

Chimney Fire at English Street Home Limited Damage

Firefighters responded to a residence at 2347 English Street about 9 30 this morning to a chimney blaze from a newly installed stove. Flames were confined to the chimney and caused no structural damage.

English Street

No Prayer Meeting Postponed for Special Services

No prayer service at Wesley Memorial Church tonight as it is postponed so members may attend the special services at First Presbyterian Church.

Wesley Memorial Church First Presbyterian Church

Revival at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist

Rev. H. A. McCutcheon of Caroleen leads an old fashioned revival at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church. Services are at 7 30 each evening through Sunday November.

H. A. McCutcheon Caroleen Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church

Royal Arcanum Meet Likely to Initiate 25 Members

About 25 new members are expected to be initiated at the regular meeting of Old Plank Road Council No. 2220 Royal Arcanum. The lodge hall on West Washington and North Main streets will host the event with Herbert W. Johnson, supreme vice regent of Washington D. C., in attendance.

Royal Arcanum Old Plank Road Council West Washington North Main Streets Herbert W. Johnson Washington, D. C

No Vandalism Tolerated For Hallo Ween Night

Police chief W G Friddie warns no vandalism during Halloween night. Officers will be on duty and rowdy or destructive behavior will be jailed, regardless of costumes, with public urged to report any incidents.

Hallowe'en W. G. Friddie Friddie

Jamestown Underpass Project Nears Completion

W S Sizer resident engineer says Jamestown underpass work will be completed by November 15 or 20. Paving on the Greensboro side is finished while paving on the High Point side is just starting.

Greensboro W. S. Sizer Jamestown

Fox hunting costs about sixty million annually in England

A historical note outlines fox hunting expenditures in England totaling around 60 million pounds each year. It highlights economic impact and ongoing debate over hunting practices and regulatory costs.

England

High Point Students Receive Greek Bids After Fall Rush

Nineteen High Point college students earned bids as fall rush closed. Seven men joined Iota Taw Kappa while thirteen women joined three sororities Sigma Alpha Phi Theta Phi Alpha Theta Psi. Demographics include Dan Sharpe of Greensboro and Violet Jenkins of Frostburg among others. eligibility requires prior semester GPA and good standing, with freshmen excluded due to spring rush abolition.

High Point College Dan Sharpe Greensboro John Apple Reidsville Lindsay Walker Winston-Salem Glenn Towery Shelby Roger Peeler Gilmer Wagoner Brown Summit Allen Thacker High Point Sigma Alpha Phi Sorority Lucille Ingram Dorothy Wiggins Henderson Janet Russell Theta Phi Sorority Violet and Marguerite Jenkins Frostburg Helen Rae Holton Virginia Dixon Margaret Dixon Alpha Theta Psi Sorority Ruth Lee Margaret Austin Hildreth Gabriel Mary Nelson Kiser Gilbert Primm Thomasville

Remands $12,000 Suit Against Reynolds And HOLC

Judge Johnson J. Hayes remands a $12,000 damage suit by Dallas Kirby of Mocksville against Senator Robert R. Reynolds and the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation back to Davie County after removal to Greensboro. Kirby alleges a conspiracy to force his HOLC dismissal in Washington.

Greensboro Johnson J. Hayes Dallas Kirby Mocksville Robert R. Reynolds Home Owners Loan Corporation Davie County Kirby HOLC Washington Hayes

Hartley to Build Five Room Home on Trenton Street

Fire Chief E K Ingram issued a permit to H T Hartley to build a five room house on Trenton street between Jones and Westwood for about 2800 dollars with a garage adding 200. J H Cagle is the contractor. A second permit went to W M Green for a mercantile store on Vail street between Gurley and West Green for about 1000 dollars.

E. K. Ingram H. T. Hartley Trenton Street Jones Westwood Streets J. H. Cagle W. M. Green Vail Street Gurley West Green

Guilford County Board of Agriculture to hear McCrary address

The Guilford County Board of Agriculture will meet tomorrow at 2 p m to hear a speech by O F McCrary a district agent from Raleigh.

Greensboro Guilford County Board of Agriculture Ao. F. McCrary Raleigh

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Charlotte Man Ralph Smith Register of Deeds Second Avenue Bette Davis George Brent ‘the Golden Arrow Eugene Pallett Dick Comedy & News D. R. Culbreth Commissioner of Pardons Superior Court State Central Prison G. G. Dickson V. McMillan Palace Theatre Salem Street Lew Ayres Navy Born Clara Dodd Jack Benny Burns Allen Bob Barnes Martha Raye Accusing Finger Paul Kelly Carey Marsha Hunt RIA Jean Harlow Ben Lyon Hell's Angels Patton Hinshaw Frage One Chamber of Commerce Re” Carter Reynolds Davie Co Leonard North Main
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