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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1939
Page
5
Puzzle features a filled grid of clues with many cross referenced words. It includes entries for various parts of speech and themes such as geography, anatomy, and standard crossword terms, with lines indicating rows and columns shaping a classic British style word puzzle.
Uncle Ray describes unseen heating pipes in walls called stacks used with gas furnaces for forced air. Half stacks vent hot air to rooms, half draw cool air to basement, with filters improving air quality. He notes leakage, air flow, furnace sizing, and cost considerations for air cooling systems today.
Mrs Katherine Spaugh of High Point was qualified as executrix for the estate of Mrs Catherine Brooks who died at her home April 9. The heirs listed are Mrs Spaugh and Hunter Brooks, both of 1213 Johnson Street High Point. The estate lists 60 dollars in real estate and 3500 dollars in personal property.
A puzzle asks to identify four well known persons from lines: I admire the phrase about making men good citizens attributed to D. W. II noted as a leading expert saying in doubt win the trick. III claims faith that right makes might and a bearded man. IV defines justice as truth in action and a Jewish man.
The Asheboro school band led by Pat Leonard tied for third place in the B division at Greensboro, marking the first time the local band earned that rank among fourteen competing schools. Japan may compel technical school graduates to enter muni tion plants.
A reader asks how to acknowledge gifts during illness, replying that thanks should be written as soon after recovery. It also notes guests should not enter the kitchen unless invited by the hostess and confirms a reply is required for a hotel wedding invitation.
The report from Amsterdam shows Nazi support collapsing in 11 provincial council races, polling four percent in 1937 and falling by more than a third yesterday. Liberal share rose three percent while Christians gained 2.5 and Catholics one. Separate Moscow tests showcased an ambulance plane with a soundproof cabin for two patients an improved lighting system and a low landing speed.
The Swiss are called the most expert hotel-keepers in the world. Christopher Marlowe (1564-93) is noted as the first great English dramatist. Colts are born white only if albinos. most white horses are dark at foaling. William Jennings Bryan was thrice nominated and defeated for U S president. Northern France is reputed for best grass lands in Europe.
The State Highway Safety Division lists J. Frank Mabe of route 1 High Point and Floyd D. Maner of route 1 Thomasville among drivers ordered to have their licenses revoked.
The recipients for the year’s most noteworthy physics work and the greatest achievement in chemistry are selected by the Royal Academy of Stockholm. The announcement highlights the academy’s role in recognizing scientific progress.
A reader asks how to polish furniture to hide finger marks. The answer suggests adding a small amount of gasoline to the polish. Another reader asks about washing ribbons and delicate woolens, with a claim that grated potatoes in water outperform soap. A tip for older vegetables suggests adding baking soda to boiling water to tenderize.
Jesse J. Newsome of High Point was fined $100 and had his state driver's license suspended for 12 months in Greensboro city county court. Judge Earl Rives presided over the trial for driving while intoxicated.
Seventeen hundred Swedish gold pieces valued at more than $5 000 were found in two stockings in the attic of Miss Anna Svensson who died in Malaren Sweden at the age of 80.
Guilford County Realty Transfers list transfers across High Point and Greensboro townships. Transactions include City of High Point property on Westward Street. L A Foust to Sally Foust on College Heights. Jennie Payne to J W Payne. H R Stanley to Dorothy Putnam on state highway No 60. Guilford Securities and Pilot Life to Helen Otey Laughan on Dover road. and other parcels on Spring Garden Street Abattoir Drive Gorrell Street Fairground Avenue.
England and Wales reportedly own fewer animals than other nations, with figures showing about 60 0000 individuals contrasted with 67 000 000 elsewhere. The debate prompts discussion of a national campaign to promote ownership and awareness of the species.
A compact guide highlighting correct phrasing and pronunciation. It notes how to say I read something to that effect, warns against drown ed mispronunciation as one syllable, and explains common misspellings like portiere. It defines circumvention as forestalling by artifice and cites a sample line.
Charlie Osborne aged 74 became the first man to enroll in Nidola Northern Rhodesia for voluntary service in case of war.
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