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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1936

Page

20

Rosh Hashanna Significance Highlighted by Rabbi Wernick

Rabbi Henry B. Wernick explains Rosh Hashanna as a sacred New Year's Day with origins in agricultural ritual and later spiritual meaning. The holiday marks judgment and self renewal, with Shofar sounds guiding reflection. synagogue services are scheduled Wednesday night and Thursday through Friday morning. Jewish businesses will close for the observance but reopen Saturday.

Henry B. Wernick Israel Palestine Temple Jerusalem Heaven

Comparison of Crime in Wet and Dry Counties

A North Carolina state report shows wet counties had more total crimes than dry counties with 1,037 charges vs 934. Homicides were higher in dry counties at 14, while wet counties had 9 homicides and 210 drunkenness convictions.

Raleigh State Division of Institutions and Corrections

Nashville Man Killed When Car Overturned in North Carolina

Associated Press reports Herbert Trout, 22, of Nashville Tennessee, died after his car overturned during the accident near Kinston. Authorities described the fatal crash as happening yesterday and ongoing investigations were planned.

Associated Press Kinston Herbert Trout Nashville, Tenn

North Carolina Fire Chiefs Convene in Greensboro

The Greensboro gathering of the North Carolina Fire Chiefs association outlined plans for their work, election of officers, Fire Prevention Week preparation, and by law adoption. Officers elected include W. H. Palmer of Charlotte as president Frank D. Shaw of Greensboro as vice president and Sherwood Brockwell as state fire marshal secretary and treasurer.

North Carolina Fire Chiefs’ Association Greensboro B. Horney High Point North Carolina Sherwood Brockwell Clyde Hildebrand Canton Donald Shuford Hickory Frank Bennett Durham J. C. Worley Hamlet J. S. Thomas Rocky Mount W. H. Holland John L. Miller A. B. Horney R. C. Joyner

Bailey Says U S Won't Enter European War

Senator Josiah W. Bailey told the Winston-Salem Junior Chamber on his 53rd birthday that the United States will refuse to join any future European war. He praised the constitution, called the Supreme Court its guardian, and warned against Communism or Socialism while defending the noblest charter of government. He cited Spain Italy Russia Germany and England in outlining conditions abroad.

Winston-Salem Josiah W. Bailey United States Chamber of Commerce North Carolina Supreme Court Spain Italy Russia Germany England Europe

Bank Seized Property to Be Sold at Auction

About 100 pieces of property and 300 vacant lots will go on the auction block September 29 at 10 a m under Receiver John D Biggs of Commercial National Bank and the Comptroller of the Currency. Britt Davis will supervise the sale on the vacant lot beside the post office. Purpose is to liquidate the bank's affairs and soon pay another depositor dividend.

John D Biggs Commercial National Bank Britt Davis Posible

Urge Pupils Not To Walk Along Railroad Tracks

Chief of Police W G Priddle warns pupils to avoid tracks on their way to school. A survey at the senior high shows about 600 of 1440 students must cross the railroad, making Main street Wrenn street and Tomlinson street the three most dangerous crossings. Parents and teachers are urged to cooperate for safety.

W. G. Priddle Main Street Wrenn Street Tomlinson Street

Chicago Produce Market Update

Butter prices in Chicago on September 15 show weak demand with 11,024 pounds traded. Creamery specials at 34 to 35 percent, extras 34 percent, extra firsts 33 to 33 percent, firate 32 percent, standards near 33 percent. Begs 7,308 pounds sold easily with prices unchanged.

Chicago

Crissman Named Local Chairman for Roosevelt Electors

New York Sept. 15 In approving Walter Crissman as local chairman in High Point North Carolina for the National Council of Roosevelt Electors James A Farley Democratic National Committee chairman expressed satisfaction with progress of Electors organization Crissman to appoint a committee in High Point to aid him Farley also named other North Carolina city chairmen including Joe Blythe Charlotte Clarence W Hall Durham Robert Mosley Greensboro Gordon Grey Winston Salem C L Williams Burlington Arthur Ross Jr Asheboro

New York N. Y Walter Crissman High Point N. C National Council of Roosevelt James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Crissman A. D. Folger Mount Airy North Carolina Mr. Farley Joe Blythe Charlotte Clarence W. Hall Durham Robert Mosley Greensboro Gordon Grey Winston-Salem C. L. Williams Burlington Arthur Ross, Jr Asheboro

Belief Links North Carolina Schoolmaster to Marshal Ney

A witness in a 1887 disinterment suggests the North Carolina schoolmaster Peter Stuart Ney may be Marshal Ney of France. Witnesses recall a trepanned skull hole and a silver plate, while supporters claim the exiled soldier escaped to America.

Charlotte North Carolina Marchal Ney France R. N. Barber Waynesville Peter Stuart Ney Marshal Ney Cr. W. Allison America Deniely

Police Seek Former Officer Henry E Wade on Abandonment Charge

Henry E Wade a former member of the local plain clothes division is being sought by officers on a warrant for abandonment and non support. He reportedly left his family after resigning from the police department and claimed to work at a silver fox farm in Pennsylvania though a letter indicates he never reported there. Chief W G Friddle said the police gun was not turned in but no warrant exists for that omission.

Henry E. Wade Plainclothes Wade Pennsylvania W. G. Friddle

James White Injured in Edmundson Street Brawl

James White aged 30 at 1409 Davis street suffered a left neck gash from a knife wound in a brawl on Edmundson Street at about 6:30 pm He was taken to Burrus Memorial hospital by ambulance from Sechrest's and released after treatment Police arrested Charlie Weather s of 1604 Edmundson street on assault with a deadly weapon with bond set at 500 dollars

James White Davis Street Edmundson Street White Burrus Memorial Hospital Sechrest’s Charlie Weathers

Democrats to Convene Round Table of Young Clubs

Regional executives from four states gather in Greensboro at the King Cotton hotel for a round table on campaign roles. Attendees include leaders from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia along with Gov. Ehringhaus and Senators Bailey and Reynolds.

Greensboro Young Democratic Clubs King Cotton Hotel George C. Brown Young Democratic Clubs of North Carolina South Carolina Virginia West Virginia Brown High Point Municipal Lake J. C. B. Ehringhaus Josiah W. Bailey Robert R. Reynolds Roosevelt Garner Clyde R. Hoey Shelby Wilkins P. Horton Pittsboro Senator Bailey Congress General Assembly Raleigh Mrs. Brown J. Ed Butler Morganton Thomas Gresham Warsaw Tom Wofford Greenville Utha Gray Smith Columbia J. Drufus Griffin Easley John Galleher Leesburg George C. Walker Lynchburg Fred B. Greear Wise Frank H. Berry Clarksburg Frances Evans Logan H. L. Snyder, Jr Charleston

Deaths in Asheboro Hinshaw 79 Randleman area

Winfield Monroe Hinshaw 79 died at his home in Randleman. Survived by widow two daughters Miss Mettie Hinshaw of Randleman and Miss Lourena Hinshaw of High Point, two sons Henry of Hillsboro and J. D. Hinshaw of High Point, and three brothers J H of Randleman J T of Greensboro and N A Hinshaw of Lexington. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 PM at White Hall M E church with burial in church cemetery.

Asheboro Winfield Monroe Hinshaw Randleman Mettie Hinshaw Lourena Hinshaw High Point Henry Hillsboro J. D. Hinshaw J. H J. T Greensboro N. A. Hinshaw Lexington White Hall M. E. Church Church

Harrison L. Marion of Thomasville Dies at Home

Harrison L. Marion route two Thomasville died at his home after pneumonia illness. Survived by widow two sons Royce Ray and Jackie three daughters Pear Lee Doris and Banna Gail mother Mrs Sarah Marion of Canna Va six brothers John W C C Ray George Arnold Gettis and three sisters Mrs Ira Adams Mrs Thomas Montgomery and Mrs Edward Boyd Funeral services Wednesday at 11 in Mount Bethel Moravian Church near Mount Airy with interment in the church cemetery.

Thomasville Harrison L. Marion Route Two Royce Ray Jackie Pear Lee Doris Banna Gail Sarah Marion Canna John W C. C Ray George Arnold Gettis Marion Ira Adams Thomas Montgomery Edward Boyd Mount Bethel Moravian Church Mount Airy

Funeral services for Isaac B. Teague held at Pleasant Grove M P

Isaac B. Teague died suddenly at his High Point route four home Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 3 pm at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

Thomasville Isaac B. Teague High Point Pleasant Grove M. P

Last Rites Held for Marvin Thayer in Randolph County

Marvin Thayer of Thomasville route two died suddenly Saturday morning. Last rites were conducted at Pleasant Hill MB Church in Randolph County yesterday afternoon with interment in the church cemetery.

Thomasville Marvin Thayer Pleasant Hill M. EB Randolph County

Amoskeag Plant in Manchester Sold for 5 Million

Creditors and bondholders of the defunct Amoskeag Manufacturing company approved the sale of the Manchester New Hampshire plant to a group of local citizens for five million dollars. The decision comes after a period of court action and financial restructuring. The buyer group plans to maintain operations and salvage jobs at the historic mill complex.

Boston Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Manchester, N. H Manchester

Coral snake danger spans coast to Mexico

The coral snake is described as extremely dangerous and is reported from South Carolina and the Gulf states down through Mexico and into parts of America.

South Carolina Gulf States Mexico America

Mt Airy Lake Now Has Water

Mt Airy gains water in its WPA constructed municipal lake after a ditch cut to channel supply. John D. Spinks reports the project cost Mt Airy 50 dollars and the WPA 90 dollars for labor to create the water inlet.

Mt. Airy Lake Raleigh John D. Spinks WPA Mount Airy Spinks Mt. Airy

Maine first lady back to Lakeland teaching post

Mrs. E. Rivers, slated as Georgia's next first lady, returns to teaching in Lakeland after campaigning with her husband. She plans to teach through the Christmas holidays, noting that a skilled teacher with children could rise to high office.

Hitler Invokes Fate as Forces Clash Across Nations

The speaker claims democracies may hate Nazi Germany yet cannot destroy it and predicts the Fuehrer will prevail. He likens the German moment to ancient Persia and to Alexander the Great, urging flight before a figure of folly ascends to power.

Hitler Nazi Germany Germany Fuehrer Alexander the Great Persia

Landon criticizes Roosevelt for lacking aggressiveness

Governor Alf M. Landon accuses the Roosevelt administration of insufficient aggression, arguing that Republicans object to federal programs that create jobs and fund public works. He questions the idea that prosperity requires passive waiting for recovery.

Alf M. Landon Roosevelt

Honeycutt Confers on District Meeting Plans

A. W. Honeycutt Lexington city schools superintendent and Northwestern District Teachers association chairman visited Lexington to discuss the district convention set for October 23 and 24. The program includes a 1:30 p m Friday general session, departmental meetings, and a centennial pageant celebrating North Carolina public education.

A. W. Honeycutt Lexington Northwestern District Teachers’ Association T. Wingate Andrews Henry Grady Owens North Carolina

G-Men Probe Missing 20 Month Old Browe in Detroit

Twelve federal agents under J. Edgar Hoover join the search for 20 month old Harry Browe as Detroit police say they are baffled by the case and lack of leads.

Detroit J. Edgar Hoover Department of Justice Harry Browe

Republican rally opens Wilkes county campaign in Senate race

Frank Patton Republican candidate for the United States Senate will be the principal speaker at a Saturday rally in Wilkes county, marking the formal opening of the Republican campaign in the region.

North Wilkesboro Frank Patton United States Senate Wilkes County

Municipal Court Clears Heavy Docket in Teague Session

Judge Lewis E. Teague completed clearing a heavy municipal court docket Monday after 4 PM with about 100 warrants on varied offenses, most tied to liquor laws and intoxication. Defendants faced fines, workhouse, or probation as listed for specific charges including assault and larceny.

Lewis E. Teague Will Walton Thelma Southern J. E. Rollins John Henry Covington Charlie Ray Reuben McKinsie Dave Fowler William Jones James Edwards Calvin Spencer L. B. Thrift Ruth Johnson R. E. Dawson Thomas M. Blakely Herman Ross Calvin Parker

Notice of Bid for Road Surface Treatment in High Point

Sealed bids for complete surface treatment of 60 000 square yards of paved streets in High Point North Carolina are due by 10 A M on Wednesday September 23. Bid forms and specs available from the Director of Public Works office. A 2 percent certified check accompanies each bid. City reserves right to reject bids and award as deemed advisable. E M Knox City Manager Dr C B Grayson Mayor 8 S H Strickland Director of Public Works

High Point N. C Director of Public Works E. M. Knox C. 8. Grayson H. Strickland

Regular Emmanuel Lutheran Meeting Set for Wednesday

A regular meeting of Emmanuel Lutheran Brot] will be held Wednesday at 6 45 o'clock. All members are asked to attend, according to announcement made today by T R Zimmerman.

Emmanuel Lutheran Brot T. R. Zimmerman

Firefighters Quell Small Blaze At Highland Avenue Home

Firemen from a local compound responded shortly before noon to a small fire at the home of G. F. Green on Highland avenue. The blaze appeared to be caused by defective wiring with minor damage reported.

G. F. Green Highland Avenue

Jail Break At Wake Forest Prisoner Wake-Up Incident

A Wake Forest jail was broken into and six prisoners escaped before six were recaptured. Chief Otis reported the break in and recovery occurred after an inmate awoke and informed authorities.

Wake Forest Sept Otis Andrew W. Negro Wortham

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