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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1932
Page
9
A national Old Gold Cigarette prize contest will offer 37500 in cash with a grand prize of 20000. Entries are open to all, judged by Anne Morgan Irvin Cobb and Grantland Rice. Announcements begin April 11 with results and follow ups through May 15 and July 1.
The United States imported more than 565 million stems of bananas in 1931, reflecting strong demand and steady trade. Trade figures show bananas as a major fruit import, supporting consumers nationwide.
A brief note states that wrapping apples in oiled paper helps prevent them from shrinking. The tip emphasizes simple packaging to maintain fruit firmness and reduce moisture loss.
A price increase of 100 on all Auburn cars becomes effective April 15 affecting all models in the severe and twelve cylinder lines. Jack Burris reports Auburn Cord distributor notes automakers seek value upgrades while manufacturers anticipate further price hikes amid possible federal sales tax.
The Williamsport club of the New York Pennsylvania League moved its spring training camp from Williamsport to Fayetteville due to poor attendance at exhibition games. The move was completed on April 8.
The Brooklyn Dodgers purchase former Giants and Reds first baseman George Kelly from Minneapolis of the American Association. He will replace the injured Del Bissonette as Dodgers first baseman.
Washington officials forecast peak cherry blossoms between April 10 and 15 with favorable weather. Anacostia park crabapple trees will display colors from red to pink and white, adding to the seasonal display. Excursion traffic and rail lines report rising inquiries as visitors plan weekend trips to view the blooms.
In Edenton North Carolina on April 7 a monument to Joseph Hewes signer of the declaration of independence was completed under the supervision of Captain W H Kinderwater of the U S Quartermaster Department. Dedication ceremonies will be held soon.
The first production of cosmic rays is reported to have occurred in the laboratories of the University of Giessen. Prof. W. Bothe and Dr. H. Becker carried out the work by bombarding beryllium metal with alpha particles from polonium to generate the rays.
Los Angeles court grants divorce to Mrs Gussie Mavergan after she testified her husband’s jealousy and accusations of friendliness with the ice man. She noted she owned an electric refrigerator during the dispute.
Mishawaka Indiana 66 year old former policeman Joseph Weber found he is cutting his third set of teeth after removing his false teeth due to gum pain. The discover highlights his long dental history while living in Mishawaka.
Experiments with the Jerusalem artichoke show sweeter sugar production than sugar beet or sugar cane. The findings indicate potential for new sweetener sources and may influence future agricultural research and industry practices.
New York April 8 quiet returned to Columbia University after a one day student strike over Reed Harris' expulsion. Dean Herbert E. Hawkes remained firm against reinstating the editor despite a 16 member faculty petition. Nine oclock classes resumed with few absences as Harris' supporters planned next moves.
Teaching staff petitioned the dean last night protesting the expulsion and asserting that freedom has been violated in the case of Mr Harris. They stated there is no likelihood of his reinstatement as of now.
Officials of the United Action Campaign report the total unemployed jobs reached 443,947 with 11,487 added in yesterday’s returns from 34 states.
The Graf Zeppelin, sailing from Friedrichshafen to Pernambuco, Brazil, crossed the equator at 9 50 a m Mittel Europa Time. The Hamburg American lines reported the milestone today in a Berlin dispatch.
Stockton officer observes 16 year old Floy Nissen driving slowly then speeding to block passing vehicles. When asked for her idea she replies I just feel mean. Officer E L Hansen issues her a summons.
J. M. Ulmer of New York was acquitted of a manslaughter charge tied to the death of J. P. White in a Greensboro auto wreck near March 31.
In Kinston several men tried to crack a Snow Hill garage safe but fled when police arrived. The attempted theft yielded only $3.15 in money.
The next annual gathering of the Women's Missionary society of the Reformed Classis of North Carolina will be held in Salisbury. The event aims to review activities, plan outreach, and elect leadership for the coming year.
Henry L. Stevens addressed veterans in Winston Salem urging President Hoover to delay full bonus payment while Frank Grist presses his senate bid.
Fleming of Hagerstown Maryland was awarded 21000 dollars for personal and property damages in a 102000 dollar action against Carolina Power and Light after an automobile wreck.
A fire swept the Wheat Swamp consolidated school in Lenoir County causing about 44000 dollars in damage. Insurance coverage is noted as the loss. The newest unit of the county system was affected.
A three year old child named Pessy Porter died after leaping in front of a car driven by John Clemmons Jr of Green Sea South Carolina. Clemmons was injured but survived.
Thirty or more cities suffered damaged sections as floods swept down Romanian river valleys since yesterday. Fifty people are dead and many more are missing, with railway traffic crippled across regions amid the disaster in Bucharest and surrounding areas.
A study estimates the expense to raise a typical child to age 18 at about 7200 dollars. The figure reflects common household costs for housing, food, clothing, and other essentials through adolescence.
Detroit police hunt 1100 ducks stolen from Camp Creek Duck Farm in Monti Cello Til. Officers mobilize after the alleged theft and issue a manhunt for the birds.
Family of John Galla gher calls for a ballot recount in Plaine Township Beaver Island Michigan claiming election judge’s eyeglasses were hidden and alleging voting irregularities after a four vote defeat for supervisor.
In Anderson Indiana Jack Eads aged four saved his two year old brother Richard by tearing off his clothes after their clothes caught fire from matches while they played at home.
In Okmulgee Oklahoma federal court proceedings halted when 436 pound baggage handler J J Hollabough could not be seated for jury service due to an inadequate chair. After an hour a double sized chair was found in the sheriff s office and the trial continued.
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