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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1937

Page

11

Maxwell Hopes Other Firms Will Adopt Tax Token Plan

Raleigh April 15. Commissioner Maxwell says sales tax credit slip plan may be adopted by more merchants. The plan limits tax to 3 percent and issues slips for purchases under 35 cents up to 70 cents and beyond to allow extra purchases without added tax. Slips may be kept until fully used.

Maxwell Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel J. C. Baskerwill Raleigh Commissioner of Revenue A. J. Maxwell Kress Woolworth Rose, Green, McCrory Scott-Burr

Tax Credit Slip Proposal Eases Sales Tax Burden

The plan lowers the tax to 3 percent by gifting a 25 cent credit ticket for future purchases, while customers pay 5 cents on a 1.45 dollar sales amount. Some may skip saving the slips, but many will welcome the saving and benefit from the tax credit.

Chase Maxwell

Legion Amateur Program Returns to Franklinville Aud

The American Legion Amateur program, praised in Asheboro and Randleman, repeats Saturday April 17 at 8 PM in Franklinville school auditorium. Entrants from Franklinville and nearby areas compete. Barbara Kieswetter of Asheboro won first prize, Bobby Ann Caudle of Randleman won second. Prizes funded by the Legion and proceeds benefit the American Legion baseball team.

Asheboro American Legion Randleman Franklinville Barbara Kieswetter Bobby Ann Caudle Legion

Stones From Temple of the Sun God Ruins Captivate Egypt

In Ballbek Egypt the ruins of the Temple of the Sun God reveal the largest stones ever used for building. The site claims association with Roman emperor Antoninus Pius and draws archaeologists and visitors.

Antoninus Pius Ballbek Egypt

Reuben Knows Broadway Acknowledges The Elite Sandwich King

Arnold Reuben, famed New York delicatessen owner, hosts nightly gatherings of stars from Marjorie Rambeau to Ethel Merman at his flagship shop. He popularized the custom of naming sandwiches after celebrities and has become a legendary nocturnal confidant to Broadway figures.

New York Manhattan Arnold Reuben Eenial Boniface and Restaurateur Reuben Marjorie Rambeau Broadway Annette Sellos Misa Sellos Reubens Annette Selles Miss Selles Phil Baker William Gaxton George White Beatrice Lillie Ethel Merman Miss Rambeau al Jolson George Jessel Charlie Chaplin Peggy Joyce Ina Claire Ted Lewis Fanny Brice Texas Guinan Fay Marbe Jay Kaufman Kaufman Prince of Wales Royal

Fair Share Of Profits Is Aim At Textile Conference

Elizabeth Nord, organizer for United Textile Workers, told the world textile conference that workers would demand their fair share of profits from higher production. She said efficiency is fine but not when it exhausts workers, addressing social conditions of textile employees from 24 countries.

Washington Elizabeth Nord United Textile Workers World Textile Conference Today

Sermon Highlights Asheville Presbytery Final Sessions

In Swannanoa on April 15 the Rev. R. P. Walker of Waynesville delivered a sermon that capped the two day Ashe ville Presbytery convention here.

Swannanda R. P. Walker Waynesville Asheville

Cetlin Wilson Show Opens Saturday in High Point

Cetlin-Wilson circus opens its season at Willis Park High Point Saturday April 17 under High Point post 619 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Proceeds aid the High Point School Boy Patrol. The show arrives in 17 baggage cars from Greensboro with 20 shows 12 riding devices on the midway.

High Point Willis Park High Point Post High Point School Greensboro Coney Island Cairo Speedy Merril

Americans Eat One Fifth of Meals Away From Home

Twenty one percent of meals consumed by Americans occur outside the home. The figure reflects a steady trend toward more eating out and away from households, impacting dining habits and food industry dynamics.

Modernization Brings Kerosene Fueled Kitchen Range

The article discusses kitchen modernization beyond power lines and gas with a kerosene fueled enamel range. It features five high power burners claimed to match gas heat, concealed behind a hinged front panel, and a concealed two gallon fuel reservoir to halve refueling frequency.

Mrs. Roosevelt visits Charleston during Southeastern trip

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt spent a night in Charleston South Carolina while touring the Southeast with Miss Lorena Hickok. She planned to visit gardens and historic sights and said she has no fixed schedule and may depart before afternoon after arriving from Asheville North Carolina.

Charleston S. C Franklin D. Roosevelt Old City Lorena Hickok Washington

Comets Display Immense Heads and Tails in Space

Comets reach head diameters near 1,000,000 miles and tails extending up to 10,000,000 miles as they travel through space. This explains their striking, luminous appearance and vast structure observed by astronomers.

Textile Union Votes to Join CIO in Fall River

The fifth Fall River Textile Union approved joining the CIO via the industrial organization committee if the American Federation of Textile Operatives is kept as the sole bargaining agent. The article notes an average lion life of 40 years as a stray fact.

Fall River, Mass Fall River CIO Committee For Industrial Organization American Federation of Textile Operatives

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