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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1932
Page
2
In Raleigh observers say Ehringhaus maintains a lead for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with Maxwell gaining soil id progress and Fountain slipping. A sustained focus on reducing government costs and taxes shapes the race as Maxwell and Fountain supporters push positives while Ehringhaus solidifies backing.
A federal Education report estimates U S recreation needs exceed 33.5 million dollars yearly. A survey of 573 cities last year shows 34,114,747 people used indoor recreation centers and buildings.
Great Britain, the Union of South Africa, the Dominion of Canada and the Irish Free State are represented diplomatically in Washington D C. This grouping reflects a four member presence from Britain and its dominions and a key imperial tie in U S affairs.
University of North Carolina tennis crushed the Navy 8 to 1 in Annapolis on a swing through the East. Catawba beat Guilford 16 to 9 in baseball while Appalachian topped Wren-Rhyne 5 to 0. Duke track showed fault with Carolina Tar Babies edging them 73 1 2 to 52 1 2. Luther Williams led by a 44 foot 8 1 2 inch shot. Davidson freshmen beat Salisbury 74 to 45. Catawba drew Washington Square NYU 3 all.
National League top hitters include Critz and Terry of the Giants with marks around .400 and 18 RBIs each. Pirates, Phillies and Reds players show strong totals in hits doubles and home runs. American League leaders feature Gehrig and Ruth with high batting averages and RBIs, plus top runs and hits among Tigers and Yankees stars.
NEA Service writer Sister Mary notes curry powder adds variety to meals. Curry sauce brightens rice bowls and can boost leftover meats by reheating them in the sauce for luncheon or supper. Vegetables shine in curry, offering an appealing, piquant flavor.
Leo the lion escaped a glass barrier during a planned WBZ radio interview at a Boston hotel studio. The animal clawed staff, then roared through the set before being subdued after a 10 minute chase.
A 50 bell carillon donated by George G. Alien and William R. Perkins will formally open Duke University's eighteenth commencement on Sunday June 26. Bellmaster Anton Brees will perform on the Bok singing tower in Florida and mark the instrument’s first use. The bells were donated by Duke Endowment trustees who were associates of James B. Duke.
Houston Texas judge Kennerly handled farm relief case for Charlie Weis a farmer convicted of making whiskey at his home. Weis received a $300 fine and 45 days in jail with the jail term suspended for five years and 30 days to begin early planting before reporting to serve the sentence.
Berkeley California R W Carlson a University of California engineer has perfected an instrument to measure stresses on dams caused by stored water The device is embedded in concrete in large numbers and records movements as small as one millionth of an inch Operated electrically it provides precise readings for dam safety assessments.
Virginia contains about 3000 miles of navigable fishing waters. This fact highlights the state's extensive water resources and potential for fishing activities and commerce.
Spring forest fires disrupt galax leaf trade in the Toe River area of western North Carolina. Pickers shift to unburned timber as markets for wreaths and corsages hold. leaves sell retail for about ten cents a bunch, wholesale twenty to twenty five cents per hundred.
In Ernest Wrath's office Jack War ing seeks to woo Susan but is rebuffed. Susan, living with a strict aunt, aspires to wed a wealthy man while secretly loving Bob Dunbar. Rumors swirl of Bob's engagement to Denise Ackroyd as Susan rejects a marriage proposal and runs away with Ben pursuing her. Heath warns of a potential alienation of affection lawsuit by his wife.
Waring declares he ended the danger and the alienation suit and that Mrs Heath will file a Reno divorce. Susan accepts safety and focus returns to work as Ray reveals Sky Webb's hasty marriage and Susan confronts lingering memories of Bob.
Enterprise report shows March fires causing $128,788 in damage across cooperating counties. 646 fires burned about 72,621 acres. Incendiary origins accounted for 32 percent of blazes, with dru burning 19 percent. Foresters aim to cut fires from all sources as protection status varies by county.
Major Ewart W. Smith retired British army officer and Dominion of Canada's wartime communications head shot himself in his Wilmington home after leaving a note saying he feared going crazy. The 57 year old veteran, a Victoria Cross recipient, had moved to Canada post Marne and later helped run the Wilmington Dispatch. He is survived by his widow and five children. Funeral arrangements were pending.
In Washington on April 30 the United States clinched the first round Davis Cup series by winning two singles matches and a doubles 6-1 6-2 as Johnny Van Ryn and Wil Allison beat Dr J Wright and Mercer Rainville. The Americans lead three of five with two singles matches left featuring Frank Shields and Bill Tilden.
A fragmented excerpt shows a tense exchange as a woman encounters Mr Heath and then addresses Mr Dunbi. The moment hints at underlying embarrassment and emotional turmoil in a quiet social setting.
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