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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1936
Page
2
Thomasville September 29 special section reports landowners south of the city plan to organize and present a petition to the next legislature to incorporate their area as a village.
The article notes a proposed village project in embryo stages with plans to take southern-edge property into the city. Property owners expect land seizure may raise taxes to city rates and shift their children to local schools, which could harm Fairgrove district schools unless the legislature grants district incorporation to avoid these issues.
Tokyo dispatch reports militant leaders pressing Premier Hirota for drastic reforms without debate. If the army and navy plan is rejected, War Minister Terauchi may resign, risking collapse of the cabinet. Proposals include a combined policy board and consolidations within the foreign and domestic ministries.
A September snowstorm blamed for the Colorado crash that killed three people near Denver. Weather also contributed indirectly to ten other deaths, mainly from car accidents as the storm moderated to drizzle.
Police report two drivers cited for running red lights three cited for no license and two for other traffic violations within the last day. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
Dr. P. E. Lindley of High Point College addressed the Civitan club at a luncheon on the Community Chest. He argued character grows from work not idleness, urged diligent effort to ensure the drive’s success, and noted High Point’s past speed in launching campaigns. The meeting was well attended with several guests.
George N Peek attacks the London Kuox ticket and the reciprocal tariff plan as part of a statewide meeting in Syracuse. Senate committee probes Maine campaign spending while GOP leaders discuss wooing 8.2 million naturalized voters. McAdoo defends New Deal relief in Los Angeles rally.
A district fire destroyed about 400 homes displacing 1500 residents who fled to the beach. Losses in Bandon reached 1.5 million with statewide Oregon estimates around 3 million. California forestry officials noted over 1 million in damage across twelve northern counties, spanning 300000 plus acres. Firefighting and aid efforts were coordinated by federal and state agencies with local groups and nearby cities.
Magistrate P T L Lenderman continued a hearing for Mrs Flake Brown and Mrs John Hudson on charges of concealing the body of an infant found in an abandoned well near Elkin. The hearing was postponed again until tomorrow.
A fragmented health advice item discusses heart failure from excess fat and urges reducing fatty foods and sweets. It promotes a simple remedy with Krusenen Salts and hot water, claiming quick benefits with minimal cost. The piece reflects dated, dubious health guidance and nonsensical phrasing.
Guilford Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Shaw orders padlocking of Mrs. Lilly Bruce's home near Jamestown for one year. Sheriff Phipps to seize personal effects to pay J. O. Atkinson's legal fees and court costs. any balance goes to Mrs. Bruce. Liquor sales and immoral gatherings alleged in petition.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Wallis Wallis Simpson described as radiant and magnetic by Anne Suydam a Baltimore cousin Also noting Ernest Simpson may seek divorce and asserting Ernest is the only man she ever truly loved Suydam says the king admires her wit looks intelligence and dancing ability
Auction results show bank owned property in High Point draws strong competition. Bids ranged from 800 to 8 800 for various parcels on Taylor and South Main streets and nearby tracts. Key bidders included FE W Freeze Mrs H Barthmaier Bb R Parker R B Gantt and others for warehouses homes and farms around Summerfield and Green Street.
The High Point Ministers' Association voted at a special meeting to participate in the National Preaching Mission sponsored nationwide by the Federal Council of Churches. They aim to secure speakers from the EK Stanley Jones party visiting Raleigh November 26-27 and discussed H Augustine Smith's three day pageantry and song festival October 9-11.
The 76 acre tract adjoining Duke University at Durham drew a bid of 2650 dollars from J Allen Austin. The sale continued this afternoon under the supervision of Britt Davis the special liquidator.
United States Senator Lester J. Dickinson of Iowa labels Franklin D. Roosevelt the greatest promise breaker in history. He contrasts Roosevelt with Governor Landon praising Landon’s pay‑as‑you‑go record and adherence to pledges.
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