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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1938
Page
3
Observers say White House backing could help Democratic incumbents in upcoming primaries. References to Barkley Pepper and Duffy show Roosevelt style with handshakes and speeches aimed at boosting loyal lawmakers facing re-election challenges.
Phil Abramsohn made a key misplay when he threw away a low trump instead of discarding and left McKenney to win the game contract. The error affected the final outcome in the bridge match reported by the American Contract Bridge League.
In a 1937 All America bridge feature Harry J. Fishbein lauds Phil Abramsohn of Hollywood Florida for brilliant defense. Abramsohn as East defeats Morrie Elis after a sequence of ruffs and discards, using spade and diamond maneuvers to drop declarer’s contract. The article previews Contract Problem with South in six no trump and hints at Waldemar von Zedtwitz's slam.
The article notes that upper leather exports from the United States have an approximate annual value exceeding 18 million dollars. It references the scale of leather trade and indicates strong international demand for American upper leather.
R H Whitlow was elected dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose lodge here to succeed N L Garner. Officers named include P Taylor Jr vice-dictator R L Harbinson prelate BK Forward treasurer and A C Reeson trustee. Leon Novarro and Tanya staged a novelty act and dance numbers.
Wes Ferrell asked manager Bucky Harris to excuse him from pitching against American League clubs in exhibition games He says he has a new fastball and wants it to be a complete surprise.
In a hospital setting Constance recovers from a shoulder injury as Mark Rogers and Hildegarde Thorvald make plans. Constance learns Mark loves her, confronts jealousy, and contemplates a future with him while Derek remains a less central figure. The scene blends romance with hospital tension and witty exchanges about love.
High Point Camera club urges members to bring loaded cameras and gear to tonight’s meeting at the headquarters on North Wrenn Street at 8 o’clock. Group photography will be conducted with lights provided, under program chairs Hal L. Halley and J. J. Ellington, with Eccless D. Everhart presiding.
Simon Daniel a 25 year old farmer in Hopkinsville Kentucky posted a personal ad seeking a young woman not over 30. He paid 30 cents for the notice saying it took five years to muster the courage to place it and he hopes a good wife will be worth the effort.
Seven roadside eating establishments and tourist camps in rural Guilford were closed within a week by Walter C. Stallings county sanitary officer for failing to meet state sanitation requirements. Further closures warned if improvements are not made. Names include Sunnyside tourist camp Burlington road Odell's service station Burlington road Oakley's place Burlington road Honeycutt's cafe Oak Ridge Carroll's place Windy's service station Asheboro road and Top Hat tavern Burlington. Prosecutions for sanitation law violations resulted in two cases involving Top Hat.
Greensboro April 6 Special to The Enterprise Sheriff Joe S. Phipps filed for re election seeking the Democratic nomination for Guilford County sheriff. Phipps is in his third term and C R Sutton of Greensboro has also announced his candidacy, previously opposing Phipps in 1936. Scorpions are known to have starved for 368 days.
A defendant F W Gamble was fined $10 and costs after a yesterday appearance before Magistrate John C Strickland. In a prior case operator F L Allen at the other establishment was ordered to make improvements and prayer for judgment was continued upon payment of costs.
Fremont Hosiery mill under E Fremont Mendenham enlarges plant in Thomasville on Lexington road. The addition will add office space boarding room space and extra storage and is expected to be completed in a few weeks.
Oakland, Calif. Walt Christie former University of California track coach will give Frank Kovacs a series of track exercises to build up his legs. The plan aims to enhance Kovacs speed and strength for future events.
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