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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1943
Page
17
Puzzle asks to count objects starting with S in a party scene and notes 30 found by the editor. It also presents wordplay: form a four letter word for rip, another for instrument, add C and rearrange to mean dry or scorch.
Two boys, Henry and Ned, discuss starting a guinea pig business. Henry explains setup costs, care, feed, breeding timelines, pricing, and shipping methods, including how to find buyers and how many animals to start with. Ned commits to buying five females and a male and building a coop.
Time member of parliament abbreviation Southern state abbreviation Request likely down Agricultural student slang System of signals Bedroom on a boat Opening in the skin Indefinite article Bachelor of arts abbreviation Eastern Time abbreviation Printer's measure Boy's nickname own Hard shelled fruit Serpents exist Advertisement Answer if please abbreviation soak negative Mother Near
A single line listing scattered nouns and terms from a word puzzle with items such as wandwich sack sandals sash saxophone scarf scooter seams sideburns step stairs straw suit sleeves shirt stars sled sunflower sword scab starfish shell spring sickle fhr cat carry parties trips yes par add G form Great Harp form Parch tossed as the puzzle solution.
The piece notes the chrysanthemum’s Greek roots and Christian lore about its birth. It states the flower is actually of Chinese origin and became Japan’s official flower by the 14th century, symbolizing perfection, with over five thousand varieties grown. It mentions a rare fresh form selling for $10,000.
A reflective editorial celebrates nature’s yearly resilience after brutal winters. It describes barren landscapes giving way to hardy buds, grass, and early flowers as spring returns. The piece urges readers to emulate nature’s persistence through hardships.
A hobbyist guides hosts to stage a playful menagerie party with toy animals, cardboard cages, colored string bars, and DIY craft tables. Guests receive numbered slips directing animal themed dares while prizes go to the most realistic and queer animal creations.
Navy publishes a booklet What Kind of Job Can I Get in the Navy detailing 49 skilled jobs under branches like Seaman Special Commissary. Air Photographer listings show salaries from 9 to 138 dollars and duties such as organizing naval photo units and operating mapping cameras. Readers are urged to request the booklet and related air photography books through I R Hegel care of this paper.
A newspaper notes new popular riddles with playful exchanges. It lists five examples including John Ed Sherwood and Ethel Trout as the authors and invites readers to send in more riddles.
A neighbor asks about a son's schooling and the father answers with a humorous twist, noting the boy is actually stranded rather than well grounded in school. This short exchange highlights a comic misunderstanding and family wit.
Harry says he dreamed he was in heaven and Chester asks if he was there. Harry confirms and explains that being there confirmed it as a dream.
A fragmentary note features questions about timing and a pun about a pane. It hints at a light sleeper preferring an earlier reveal, and includes stray lines like “Hi, volager 2” and “When are you going to fall.”
Red Russell and Jeter Clark run the Blackfish off the Florida coast chasing a dangerous lead tied to a vanished tanker. Uncle Mike sponsors their work while Prof. Smith probes the Ajaz wreck, hinting at a submarine saboteur and a hidden motive behind the bulk of the wreck.
Red Moran and Jeter explore the sunken Ajex wreck searching for secrets. They note dry salt patches and heavy deck scratches leading toward an underwater strong room, while the professor's odd behavior and lab clues ignite suspicion.
A light instructional note on making lassos at home describes two styles. It covers American lassos with a loop created by bending seven inches of rope and wiring it, plus Australian or South American versions with two long tails and weighted ends. It warns against using the Australian version to lasso a person due to potential injury.
The guidance urges avoiding unnecessary rail travel to ease crowded trains. When trips are essential, plan midweek travel instead of weekends to reduce congestion.
Vic asks about a Sousa band phonograph record and Truia suspects someone stole a march on them. The dialogue centers on the missing item and the humorous accusation.
The reader lists terse answers including Bison a bowling basketball tennis Animal and the phrase Pliribus Unum Latin for One from many Walter Pidgeon and notes no difference A fertile spot in a desert and a deer.
A reader challenge asks eight questions covering topics from the nickel’s animal to movie leads and animal types. It includes sports terms used in various games, coral’s classification, the U.S. motto, egg values, oasis definition, and Bambi’s animal form.
A druggist tells his apprentice that after mastering 75 candy bar brands, the next two weeks should be spent memorizing the list of toothpaste brands. The remark frames a humorous shift in focus from sweets to dental care.
A wartime kitchenette recipe outlines a salmon main dish with substitutions such as ground beef ham shrimp tuna and chicken. Emma Elizabeth Norriss of Burlington North Carolina wins a one dollar War Stamps award for submitting the dish.
Easter falls on April 25 only rarely seen in 1801 to 2000 with years 1886 and 1943. The date is set as the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon on or after March 21, a method from Nicea 325 that uses a 14th day lunar month.
A reader inquiry asks what action shown in a photo endangers national defense and directs to another page for the explanation, highlighting concerns about safety and security measures depicted in the image.
Margaret Broyles 12 earns 2 to 5 dollars weekly as helper for her father the house painter in Elwood Indiana. She scrapes paint holds ladders and sometimes assists painting. Prize of 1.00 War Stamps sent to her at 1210 S Anderson St Elwood for best money making idea of the week.
In a brief, vivid exchange, Rastus warns Sam of a wildcat inside the house. Sam responds that the animal must flee the safest possible way, underscoring a tense, domestic moment with a wild animal nearby.
A man recounts a thrilling scene to his girlfriend describing wolves nearly present. He emphasizes the sight of dark muzzles and the girlfriend exclaims with astonishment at their proximity and the peril they faced.
A weekly prize of 1.00 in war stamps is awarded by Aunt Peg for a recipe from a reader under 18. Send submissions to The Kitchenette today.
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