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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1939
Page
4
Repeal Reverses to Tough Health Certificate Law in NC
North Carolina reenacts a stricter health certificate measure for marriages, adding enforcement teeth with fines and prison terms. The law requires proof of health tests for marriages, including out of state contestants, and aims to cut venereal disease cases significantly within a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Gilmer Sparger
Stokes
Toy Long
Halifax
Bellamy
New Hanover
Long
State Board of Health
Americans Question Knowledge of Wines and Dishes
A magazine recounts a Paris quiz dinner where top French gourmets earned prizes for wine vintage and dish identification. The winner named five of six wines, while most participants failed on reindeer and rabbit courses, prompting反 a reassessment of American culinary knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germanic march risks world balance in uneasy crisis
The piece opines that Germany's expansion has wide support among power holders and that neighboring states may act to counter it. It notes Mussolini seeks peace as Italy fears vulnerability, while Britain and France weigh a possible attack. The author questions whether dictatorial leaders will avoid escalation and choose talk over war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Hitler
Mussolini
France
Italy
Wayne County lowers highway fatalities in 1939 progress report
Wayne County records show 18 highway deaths in 1938, an average of about one every twenty days. By April 1, 1939, no fatal accidents had occurred that year, despite rising vehicle registrations in the county. The Goldsboro News-Argus praises the county’s safety progress and urges other counties to emulate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
The
Goldsboro News-Argus
Wayne
North Carolina
Ickes to Decide If Press Is Free in These Times
The quotation suggests Secretary Ickes may determine that the press remains free, reflecting ongoing concerns about press liberty and government oversight in The News context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickes
Six Thousand Volts and a Boy Named Jeff Palmer
A shy fifteen year old boy, Jeff Palmer, climbs an electrical pole with climbing spikes, survives a near fatal shock from 6 600 volts, and overcomes an inferiority complex. He gains confidence through public speaking, becomes popular, attends dances, and lands a good job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Palmer
Jeff Palmer
Letter to City Council Responding to 1938 Column
A dated April 1 1939 letter to the Washington DC City Council requests publication of a prior December 17 1938 column statement. The writer asks the newspaper to print the letter and signs it with respect.
City hydro plant site debate cited in 1938 High Point record
An enclosure cites a High Point Enterprise report on December 17 1938 about the city hydro project. It notes Dan River proposals would exceed the Waldo estimate by about 1 million dollars due to earthwork costs, with the city manager and contractors agreeing the estimate was too low. Continued on Page
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
High Point Enterprise
Yadkin River
Dan River
Knox
W. G. Waldo
Fargo Engineering Company
Broadway Gossip and World Affairs Rumors
Walter Winchell quotes indicate war may be imminent after Vatican meeting. Ruth Chatterton linked to a Spanish nobleman in Franco's government. Annabella sends furniture to a Ty Power purchase. Russ Morgan's wife seeks to release him. U S Navy tests new armor. Chamberlain tied to I G Farben stock. Ian Pays the playwright now aids the British War Department. F D R's wife frets about White House mice before royal visit. Matsners expect another child amid birth control debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Mundelein
Vatican
Ruth Chatterton
Damon Runyon
Annabella
Paris
Ty Power
Russ Morgan
United States Navy
Great Britain
Chamberlain
I. G. Farbenindustrie
Germany
Dye and Chemicals Trust
Ian
White House
Matsner
Radio Host Slips Echoes From The Dutch Treat Show
Lowell Thomas opens the Dutch Treat show with a quip about last year and audience, Brenda Frazier returns from Nassau with rheumatism, Raymond Moley plans a New Deal history book, Joan Crawford discusses her divorce, and Hitler’s birthday is noted as April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Thomas
Brenda Frazier
Nassau
Raymond Moley
Brain Truster
Accent on Youth star Ralph Holmes last seen after wedding
Ralph Holmes aged 23 disappeared after a show titled Accent on Youth where he wed Libby Holman 33. The report notes a troubling search and the couple’s marriage as the scene’s focal point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Holmes
Libby Holman
John Hanes
The
Treasury
James Vaughans
Papa
Delehanty
Chaperau
R.C.A
Casa Loma
Decca
Gloria Swanson
Hollywood
Broadway embezzler nabbed by DA after five thousand vanished
A Broadway box office embezzler known as a showman was arrested after 5000 dollars disappeared. The case follows a long run of cloak and dagger accusations as investigators close in on the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Hartford II
Jane Bradley
Elaine Barrie Barrymore
Liberty
Hollywood
Courtney Burr
Dana Suess
Buster Thurman Arnold
Wall Street
Billy Rose
Lady Godivers
Technican Derby Contender Tops Early Odds
Sports experts name Technician the outstanding Kentucky Derby challenger with Substantial a major stable tip and Benefactor seen as best sentimental choice. A Brussels banker warned Hitler’s fall within a year backed by a 10000 wager as Cotton Club debuts big gains. NY movie houses hold four weeks of film amid strikes while Wall Street kings rush to pay overdue taxes. Margie Hart dates a U. S. Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Hitler
Cotton Club
N. Y
Wall Street
Margie Hart
U. S
Boxing official fears Louis Galento duel
Gen. Phelan of the Boxing Commission worries Louis could murder Galento prompting Tony to undergo a double physical check up. The piece notes concerns over Tony's ability to take a punch and hints at heightened scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Boxing Commish
Joe Louis
Tony Galento
Tony
Stork Club
Admiral Leahy
Whalen
Satevepost
Times Square
Gov. Bricker
Ohio
Marian Talley
NBC
Publication turmoil and gossip spill from early 20th century pages
A jumble of industry chatter notes Litree cycles and State newspaper writers rehashing work. Mentions Jake Ruppert’s niece Anna Schalk marrying Floyd Dunn, a retrenchment at a monthly mag, and a 10 day publication fate decision. Broadway association vows action against street promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permen
Jake Ruppert
Anna Schalk
Fifth Avenue
Floyd Dunn
Madison Avenue
Toni Sorel
Powers Pretty In
Arthur Stein
Newsweek Mag
Broadway
Parker to star in Hedda Gabler in Summer stock
Dorothy Parker aims for the lead in Hedda Gabler during summer stock. Capt Patterson mocks media optics about hiding scandal on the front page. Roxy press dep’t criticized for a Baskervilles review described as rap not rave. References to Monte Carlo, Senator Tydings, and General Motors Arracuda planes appear in a chaotic wire note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Parker
Ibsen
Hedda Gabler
Patterson
Roxy Press
Baskervilles
Jimmy Roosevelt
Monte Carlo
Tydings
General Motors
Bob Allen
Washington
High Point Community Chest sets 1929 goal at 67000
Local notes report the 1929 High Point Community Chest goal fixed at 67000 dollars. The Davis resolution calling for a city charter change election was defeated. Councilman Millis suggested an election if petition evidence exists. People updates note J C Turner family back from Easter in Asheville, Matt Wall to Tallahassee, Miss Violet Johnson in Charleston, and Ralph Williams returning home to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Davis
Millis
J. C. Turner
Alice Ray
Asheville
Matt Wall
Tallahassee
Fla
Violet Johnson
Charleston
Ralph Williams
New York
National guards called to Gastonia over strike
National guardsmen have been summoned to Gastonia amid a strike situation. In Washington a handful of congressmen advocate a stock market investigation and oppose using Federal Reserve funds for stock speculation. France will honor U. S. Ambassador Herrick tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Washington
Federal Reserve Fund
France
U. S
Herrick
Fire at Giant Furniture plant sparks brief blaze
Twenty years ago a fire broke out at the Giant Furniture Company plant when a motor wire crossed and insulation caught. The smoldering fire was quickly put out by the fire department. The same edition notes the High Point high school debating team set to meet a Winston-Salem squad tomorrow evening. Also reports Companies K L and M of the 120th infantry have sailed from France for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giant Furniture Company
High Point
Winston-Salem
120Th Infantry
France
Mrs. R L Waynick Visiting Friends in Durham
Mrs. R L Waynick is visiting friends and relatives in Durham. Frank Payne has returned home after serving with the 30th Division in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Waynick
Durham
Frank Payne
France
South America Opens to U.S. Furniture Exports
Word from Washington reports South American markets ready to buy furniture in large quantities. Easter Sunday falls on April 20. The Mexican constitution blocks Japanese ownership of large land tracts. Rioting erupts in Frankfurt Germany as German troops are granted permission to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
South America
Mexico
Frankfort
Germany
Big tub of lard stewed to the gills sidelines discussion
A vivid local remark notes someone being so heavily intoxicated that he skipped a group talk. The line suggests the person’s condition kept him from participating.
N Y Daily Mirror barred by Hitler in Prague
The squib notes Hitler barred the New York Daily Mirror and the Reich from Prague. It mentions Bonnet of France under pressure for being bought, and Fritz Kuhn threatening Walter Winchell in court. It also teases a June Woman's Home Companion cover featuring a handsome man and laments broker probes and tree plans near St Patrick's Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
N. Y. Daily Mirror
Prague
Reich
Tee-hee
Woman's Home Companion
June
Whitney
Bonnet
France
Larry Fisher
Detroit
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fritz Kuhn
Walter Winchell
Democratic upheaval ends Earle era in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party sinks from power as indictments roll in. Senator Joe Guffey and David Lawrence face graft charges while party chiefs are tangled in a web of internal feuds. Republicans gain 19 seats to 15 and Earle’s presidential prospects fade amid a sweeping probe and court battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Eearle
Joe Guffey
Guffey
David L. Lawrence
Democratic
Charles J. Margiotti
Earle
Margiotti
Dauphin County
Supreme Court
Lawrence
U. S
Ralph M. Bashore
Labor and Industry
Democratic State Committee
Carl K. Deen
State Committee
Roy E. Brownmiller
H. H. Temple
Highways Department
James P. Kirk
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Victor Skok
Kirk
Warren van Dyke
Robert M. Fager
Clyde H. Smith
Wendell Morgenthaler
Democratic Committee
Frank R. Hean
William B. Freeland
Harmony
Texas judge runs curbside divorce service on street
A Texas judge with an upstairs office has set up a curbside service offering divorce procedures. Drivers can arrive by car and complete the process, then drive away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
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D. A. Rawley
Hammett A. Cec
Sec’y and Treas
Mgr
Euisdoe
J. P. Rawley
Capus M. Waynick
Associated Press
Bis
Agr. Bureau OF Circulation
Nat Pan
T John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
New York City
Yemen
Maryland
Charlotte News
Charlotte
Dale
Carnegie
MAN About Town
Bruce Catton
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