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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1936
Page
5
Editor argues Congress should fund a US World War I memorial honoring fallen service members as a symbol of peace. Citing Scotland’s Scottish War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle and its monumental design, the piece praises reverent craft and shared sacrifice to guide America's tribute.
A prose portrait of Edinburgh Castle as Scotland’s War Memorial and its setting beside the Firth of Forth Bridge. The piece recalls the castle’s ancient origins, the Hall of Honor, and the memorial’s purpose to honor all who served in war, from labourers to pilots and animals, in a solemn living memorial.
Greensboro college, founded as a women’s chartered institution, opens its 90th year on a Wednesday with student registration. Dr. Luther L. Gobbel notes administration continues and dormitory enrollment is expected to rise over 15 percent. Faculty meeting precedes registration. recitations start Thursday and Gobbel will welcome students at noon chapel.
The essay argues modern progress worsens human bondage to environment despite comforts. It contrasts past hardships with today’s wealth and questions whether outer welfare breeds contentment. It urges a inner moral discipline and self denial, citing Lincoln Steffens’ biography as timely guidance.
The report notes new orientation classes for freshmen, with faculty and student leaders teaching. The student center, led by Mrs. Everett Marsh and alumnae, is redecorated with updated lighting, floors, and furnishings, becoming a cultural hub on Main building’s first floor. A nine room residence at 109 Odell Place is now used as a home economics lab for advanced courses.
A two vehicle collision near Lillington last night killed Willey Stewart age 60 a farmer. The truck driver De witt Furr of Midland was held pending an inquest.
James Neal Smith, 17, son of a New Bern policeman, received the first four year Holladay scholarship at North Carolina State College worth 1700 dollars. More than 60 boys were nominated by county superintendents of education. The award honors Col. Alexander G. Holladay, longtime State College president.
Colonel Frank Knox, Republican vice presidential nominee, travels to Pennsylvania with a New England tour. In Waterville, Maine, Knox attacks the PWA saying public works projects do not create new work and cannot cure a low mood.
Venice, Italy rests on 117 small islands with its famous canals formed by natural estuaries of the Adriatic Sea. The city’s distinctive waterways have shaped its architecture and daily life for centuries.
A modern nurses home at Mary Black hospital in Spartanburg is let for 12 000 to 15 000 dollars and will be dedicated as a memorial to the late Mrs Iris Burrus Black. Ground has been broken and construction to take about three months. Dr Sam C Black of the hospital announced brick veneer two stories high with eight rooms preserved from the old structure and eight new bathrooms connected to the hospital. The project is largely funded by Mrs J T Burrus widow of Dr J T Burrus who died recently in High Point. The building will bear the name of Mrs Black wife of Dr Hugh Black of Mary Black hospital who died in Spartanburg in 1923.
Police report a small drop in total arrests to 402 in August 1935 from 427 in July, with drunkenness offenses dominating. Drunkenness 139, drunken driving 18, other liquor violations 22. larceny outside autos 10. total traffic offenses 71 led by reckless driving with 17. Prostitution arrests rose to 18 from July and last year.
The Hanes hosiery mill shutdown in Winston-Salem highlights the southern wage dispute. The Daily News Record, a textile industry paper, calls the strike a partial answer to Philadelphia manufacturers who argued the union failed to push higher southern wages. It notes the trade watches the Hanes action to gauge union prospects and suggests targeting rural mills where the issue originated.
The Cape Hatteras lighthouse tower was erected in 1798 and after 72 years the Atlantic’s force reached its base. The text records the tower’s early history and the cumulative impact of ocean storms on its foundation.
Mrs. C. C. Prince, NY supervisor, said the High Point NYA quota is nearly filled under the current assignment. A few placements remain and eligible youths 18 to 25 in certified families should report to the NYA office at 11244 North Wrenn Street to be assigned. Further announcements will follow as remaining spots are filled.
SMITHFIELD Sept 6 county superintendent told the county board that debt service is the largest consumer of taxes. He stated that operating all county functions costs 14 cents per dollar, while debts cost the remaining 86 cents.
Two bandits robbed R. L. O'Daniel, cashier of a Memphis cleaning firm, of $5,000 after firing a tear gas or gun in his face. He fell and suffered a skull wound as the duo fled in an automobile with the money pouch.
Three unidentified Italian cruisers steamed today for Spanish waters to join the 10,000 ton Pola in protecting Italian nationals. An official of the press ministry warned that further killings of Italians in Spain would push Rome toward decisive action.
New York investors boosted rails and other leaders in a brief stock market session on Sept 5. Transfers topped 700000 shares as disciplined buying offset holiday absences. Traders cited ongoing economic recovery and a calmer foreign outlook with mixed commodities and currencies for a Saturday session.
At 1 30 a m in Kinston a half grown opossum wandered into a morning paper office. A reporter fled through a window as the animal entered. Police took charge of the marsupial after the odd intrusion.
North Carolina motor vehicle bureau reports higher new truck sales in August than July and August 1935, while new car sales declined.
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