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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1936
Page
2
Plans for a city wide festival were mapped at the first fall meeting of the High Point Ministers Association. All churches will participate under the direction of Augustine Smith who has directed similar programs in several large cities.
An exhibit of local handiwork is on display downtown today in the city store showcase. Samples of summer work by city residents are shown, highlighting craftsmanship and creative effort.
Mrs. Joseph H. from Beaver Falls elected president at congress of the Fidac Women auxiliary with over 1,000,000 members in 11 countries. City scenes show a playgroup crafts display featuring miniature airplanes and handmade items created by Negro children under O. E. Davis supervision as recreation for school vacationers.
Memphis news reports a mid-South shortage of cotton pickers as wages rise to 1.25 per 100 pounds, the highest since 1929. Arkansas planters face similar distress while farmers seek labor to harvest a rapidly maturing crop before deterioration. Mississippi authorities patrol for vagrants to fill harvest needs.
Rome reports August casualties among Italian troops policing conquered Ethiopia total 216 casualW ties with 27 killed and 189 dying from illness and other causes. The combined losses for the campaign stand at 2 991 men.
Susan Robertson of Seabright New Jersey won the three mile marathon swim at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. She finished in 1 hour 23 minutes 11 seconds earning a $1000 prize while about 14 mermaids swam in 61 degree Lake Ontario water.
In a broad session many stocks posted modest gains while others slipped. Major movers included Coca Cola Colum G and Eb United, Am Car and Fdy, and Curtign Wright with varied percentages. Final stock sales totaled 1,736,000 and traders noted ongoing volatility and noise from unsettled markets.
City officials pursue railroad aid and hydro electric grant funds with federal state and city contributions. Congressman Umastead and PWA officials indicate strong approval for hydro electric plans though Washington has not set final project lists. State commits 409100 with final government approval pending engineering review.
Floyd C. Michael, year-old son of Mr T Michael, died this afternoon at a local hospital after a two week illness. He was a junior safety patrolman at Elm Street School under Sgt J O Pike and a student there for four years. Funeral services will be held from the home at 4 PM tomorrow with interment in Oakwood cemetery. He is survived by his parents one sister Faye Michael and two grandfathers, Mrs J B Hester and Abs G W Michael, all of Hi Point.
Secretary Hull denounces the lack of appreciation among statesmen for warlike tendencies that could lead to a world holocaust. The remarks, continued from page one, frame a call for restraint and peaceful action amid escalating tensions.
Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate, challenged rival William Lemke to a public debate on campaign issues. The call came amid tensions in the party as Lemke responded from New York.
Miss Pauline Fritz died by her own hand at her Randolph county home on Route 2 High Point. The service was held Monday at 3 pm at Ward Street Methodist church with Rev J W Grace. A large crowd attended and florals reflected high esteem. pallbearers included H S Hill C J Tews F A Link J R Wrenn Lester Mendenhall and W W Church. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery.
Gaston county commissioners voted to accept a WPA proposal for an armory in Gastonia costing about 47 000. The county would donate the site and up to 8500 in cash under the plan.
Offshore reports indicate the 7,000 ton ore carriers Crete regained propulsion and moved under their own power near Whitefish Point on Lake Superior, with authorities noting the vessels were miles off the Michigan coast near Sault Ste. Marie.
Initial reports from Lucknow indicate a deadly landslide in the Garhwal region of northern India. The disaster affected several villages in the Himalayan districts, raising fears of higher casualties as rescue teams search the rugged slopes.
An observed, hatless Edward of England returns home aboard a special train from a brief holiday. He is seen smiling as he reaches his route, marking a quiet departure from overseas views and a return to duties.
London reports unemployment in Great Britain at its lowest point in six years with floor statistics. A trade revival has swelled industrial rolls to the highest peak in the nation’s history.
A holiday yachting party near Woods Hole is saved when the schooner Daiquiri arrives just in time. Seven passengers were adrift in a dinghy and two clung to the mast as the boat sank. All nine are brought safely ashore.
Atlantic Coast Line Savannah Special train struck a truck at Whitakers injuring two men from Weldon Garland Harris and William Hazlewood. Hazlewood was taken to ACL Hospital at Rocount.
The North Star, carrying food for starving Eskimos, faced danger as Arctic ice and early snow and wind pushed the vessel eastward away from Barrow, Alaska. The incident occurred on Sept 8 as relief efforts continued amid freezing temperatures.
Funeral services were held in Norfolk for Eugene C. Bagwell, chief operating officer of the Seaboard Air Line railway, who died of a heart attack Sunday night in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The body will be sent by special train to Raleigh for interment.
Capus M Waynick announced the highway commission will not postpone the hearing on the proposed bridge across the Albemarle Sound. The session, chaired by Waynick, is scheduled for 11 o'clock and will proceed as planned.
Seattle labor clash persists on the 26th day of the American Newspaper Guild strike against Post-Intelligencer. Employers and guild officials prepare for a regional labor relations board hearing scheduled for Thursday to settle fee disputes.
The executive committee of the Republican National Committee convened in Chicago to plan strategy for the last eight weeks of the presidential campaign and to align on messages and outreach efforts.
Voters in five states head to primary polls with Republican hopefuls including former Governor Roland H. Hartley and other party figures. In Colorado Democrats seek Senator Costigan’s seat with Governor Ed C. Johnson and former Governor William B. Sweet among candidates. Isabelle Greenway’s vacated congressional seat in Arizona attracts several Democrats and Republicans. Governor Moeur faces R C Stanford in a Democratic gubernatorial race, while Vermont’s GOP field includes a banker, horticulturist, lawyer, and real estate dealer.
Paul Robinson of Elizabeth street and J P Anderson of Taylor street, both workers at Peerless Flooring, were taken to Guilford General hospital after a planing machine kicked back timber and broke their left arms. After treatment they were dismissed.
Judge Lewis E. Teague addressed the Civitan club at its luncheon on aiding High Point youths toward better citizenship. He urged tenacity, supportive surroundings, and encouragement to shape a boy’s future, saying civic improvement is secondary to building good citizenship. The club was urged to attend next Tuesday’s dinner honoring Harry Williamson, High Point’s Olympic entrant.
Cotton futures closed with small gains across the board in New Orleans and New York. Prices showed steady or higher closes with spot middling activity reported amid mixed trading and seasonally cautious sentiment.
Registration counts at city schools show a decline on opening day compared with last year’s totals. This report lists registrations by school as the starts are tallied.
A man faces charges in a case involving a windmill related gun transfer. Details remain unclear from the fragmentary text, but authorities indicate enforcement action related to weapon transfer.
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