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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1928
Page
3
Raleigh April 25. North Carolina observes American Forest Week through Saturday with broad public calls to conserve forests. The campaign, led by the NC Forestry Association and state agencies, notes progress from 24 to 33 counties active in forest protection, and highlights school involvement and use of educational films for both negro and white students.
The pianist Josef Hoffmann wed Betty Short, 31 years his junior, four years ago. The marriage only recently came to light as Hoffmann said marrying a peer his own age would hinder his daughter Josefa’s social prospects. The piece notes even geniuses bow to public opinion.
The air lines market relies on pretty girl passengers as brand ambassadors. Miss Gladys Shaw left New Brunswick bound for Pasadena and was photographed in flight, illustrating how aviation publicity thrives on glamour and movie industry demand.
Florence Allen of the Ohio Supreme Court, a rare female jurist and Democrat, faces a political battle for the Senate vacancy created by Frank Willis's death. A pacifist and League of Nations advocate, she frames her stance as rational and individual, not based on gender.
Mrs Ernestine Schumann-Heink, expected to be honored with the title Madame, says she dislikes the church choir song she heard recently and plans to devote her remaining years to family and occasional singing for God. She reflects on the paradox of a genius finding joy beyond her art and wonders if she is a gifted mother as well as a renowned singer.
Government figures show nearly 800000 residents of Paris out of 3 million use theaters or cinemas each day, indicating high cultural engagement and entertainment demand in the capital.
A dense listing of radio programs by time and station across networks from WEAF to WWd and many others, detailing shows like Crowell Hour and National Grand Opera, with named cities and frequencies. It catalogs multiple stations, times, and program types for an afternoon to late evening schedule.
Raleigh reports prohibition reshapes furniture making as kitchens gain central social role. Manufacturers push attractive utilitarian pieces that resist alcohol damage amid rising private drinking. In Morrison Training School news, Superintendent Boyd seeks $212 more for a 12 piece brass band for 130 colored boys, relying on private subscriptions with board approval.
New York reports Glenna Collett sails to England to compete for the British Women's Golf Championship. The move sets the stage for a prominent American entry facing European contenders in the tournament.
At Hunstanton Miss Collett decided to travel abroad starting May 14. She had not planned to compete overseas before last Saturday and then altered her decision to make the trip.
A major blaze in Pasay, a Manila suburb, consumed almost 700 nipa palm bamboo and rattan houses in about an hour. The council bans reconstruction of such inflammable dwellings and rebuilds the district with sturdier homes. About 2 500 people homeless, refugees housed by government and Red Cross.
The Paris dining scene pursues originality with unlikely items like Violet omelet and licorice gravy. Chef M. Henri de Forge notes the pressure on menus grows as eateries seek novelty, turning to unusual flavor pairings and eye catching names for plates.
City Council of High Point North Carolina will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on May 15 1928 at 8 pm to amend the Building Zone Ordinance by enlarging the Business B District on Vail street extending 150 feet east of Gurley street and extending 150 feet north and south along Vail street. P P Pilcher City Manager April 17 1928.
Advert says constipation and biliousness cause high blood pressure and that Alertex cleanses the system by eliminating impurities. It claims reduced blood pressure after one or two doses and promotes general health. Sold by druggists or direct from Crystal Carrenic Laboratory Atlanta
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