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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1936
Page
2
Dr. G I Humphreys announces possible start by Friday on High Point college athletic field in Greensboro after WPA approval. A 25000 dollar outlay funds concrete and steel seats. grandstand planned for 2500 spectators as the project moves from CWA to WPA programs.
Police report shows multiple traffic law violations in High Point in the last 24 hours with several citations issued for infractions and one for no driver license. The note mentions WPA work funding for a concrete and steel grandstand as part of an athletic field project serving high school and college use.
Senator La Follette accused critics of misstatements over the New Deal act while the campaign gains momentum. Republican Chairman Hamilton linked Earl Browder to Roosevelt and Robert H. Lucas assailed the Democratic administration as socialistic and un-American.
The Department of Conservation and Development announced copies of the revised game and inland fisheries laws for North Carolina are available for distribution. A postal card digest of the laws rules and regulations will be mailed to those who request it.
In a Pittsburgh speech Roosevelt attacked both past and present Republican aims as lacking purpose in social reform. He warned against double promises on taxes and spending, praised the New Deal, and urged unity for private property and free enterprise within social justice. He also announced political plans and White House meetings to advance power and boundary discussions.
A. Sherrod, vice-president of Sherrod Shirt Co and longtime High Point civic member, died of a heart attack. He served on the city council, belonged to Kiwanis Elks Masons and was a Shriner. Survived by widow Edith four daughters and a son. funeral Thursday at 3 pm from North Main Street home with Dr. W A Lambeth presiding.
Rebels push toward Madrid with columns from Toledo and the Guadarrama mountains as government forces fortify the capital. Madrid’s highway to Toledo may be cut, while Catalonia reports a strategic pass seized and potential 300,000 reinforcements mobilized to defend Madrid.
In a shaky eighth inning the New York Yankees faltered as Terry and Powell delivered key hits earlier. Gehrig and Lazzeri provided moderate rallies while Hubbell and Ruffing held the Giants in check until late.
In a rain soaked game the Giants and Yankees battled through six innings with mud complicating every play. Bartell hit a tying homer for the Giants and Hubbell starred on the mound as field conditions worsened and play halted near two hours.
In a messy contest, the Yankees win 6 1 over the NL squad as errors by Crosetti and Dickey fuel the late rally. Hubbell earns credit for a grounder misplayed past Lazzeri, while Kirk and Bartell homer for the visitors.
In Greensboro on September 30 a civil Superior court awarded H. B. Fletcher and spouse 1500 against the city of High Point over alleged dump pollution and odor that harmed their home’s value. City attorney Grover H. Jones said an appeal would be filed.
From Charlotte, Gov. Alf M. Landon says North Carolina is in the cards for the Republican column this fall. He adds the campaign will rely on good old-fashioned Republican effort and notes past GOP strength in the state.
Sheriff Mark Page of Robeson county announced Luther Thomas Pembroke Indian was arrested at a Raleigh bus station and returned to Lumberton to face a highway robbery charge. Thomas allegedly took about $300, clothing, and a truck from H. S. Clark a Lumberton grocer. A ticket to New York found on him carried the firm's papers and cash.
Near Albemarle on September 30 Eugene Harrington, 24, said his wife jumped from their car after he refused to stop. Coroner R M Lesler noted witnesses saw Mrs Harrington leap. an inquest would not be necessary.
Rocky Mount tobacco market reports 784,850 pounds sold for 160,709.13 dollars at 21.86 per cwt yesterday. Season totals reach 14,183,288 pounds and 8,151,118 dollars at 22.22 per cwt. About 300,000 pounds offered today.
Chicago market notes butter at 7.68 percent and unchanged prices while eggs show 4,982 units steady with no change in prices.
Services commemorating Sukkoth will begin Wednesday evening at 6 45 at the local Jewish synagogue with Rabbi H B Wernick in charge. The festival marks Israel harvest and recalls the exodus journey and dwelling in booths. Palm and citrus fruits are used in services.
Piedmont Camp No. 62 Woodmen of the World will host an oyster supper at H. A. Cecil's farm west of the city to kick off the fall campaign. The event includes horseshoe pitching and other recreation with activities starting at 5 PM and supper at 7 PM, weather permitting.
A hearing was scheduled for 2 o clock this afternoon in Greensboro to address a restraining order against Chief W G Friddle of High Point Chief Caffey of Greensboro and Sheriff Joe S Phipps to stop seizure of slot machines in Greensboro High Point and Guilford County B Lee Fentress will appear for the county commissioners and Sheriff Phipps City Attorney G H Jones and Prosecuting Attorney R Parker Waynick will represent Chief Friddle.
A.B. Horney, High Point weatherman, reports rainfall began at 11 PM after a misty start and continued through the night into today. By noon the measurable precipitation reached two inches with rain persisting.
Greensboro September meeting of the Guil County Dental Society heard Dr. H. D. Kent Danville Virginia and Dr. J. K. Le discuss dental trends and progress. Dr. Kent noted cooperation with the American Dental Society and the U.S. Bureau of Standards while Dr. Le spoke on the missionary work required for a progressive dental program. Dr. W. R. Hinton Jr. presided in the absence of Dr. J. Gar Holt.
Republicans of High township will hold a rally Friday night at the Republican headquarters located at 08 East Commerce Street. Workers and precinct leaders urged to attend while plans for the October campaign and state nominees were not yet finalized.
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