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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1938
Page
3
A compact note on word usage and pronunciation from W. IL Gordon. It lists misused phrases and mispronunciations and promotes vocabulary growth. The piece highlights felonious as a sample, and ends with a remark on chimpanzees and monkeys laughing when pleased, per naturalists.
Practical answers describe using adhesive tape to shorten sleeves and hem if needed. The guidance covers care for worn shiny black silk by sponging with strong coffee and ironing from the wrong side. Another tip keeps a dish mop smelling sweet by daily bottle storage and sun drying. A curious fact notes more bricks in the Great Wall of China than in Britain.
Wrightsville Beach August 5. W E Easterling secretary of the Local Government Commission warned municipal officials against frantically grasping for federal works projects without deliberate consideration. He told the North Carolina Society of Engineers that local governments should seek aid for useful purposes while resisting indiscriminate applications. He noted a state Supreme Court view that airports could eventually be treated as part of city infrastructure.
Roberta Lee analyzes municipal land acquisition for airports and debt approval by voters, tracing local finance since 1931 and noting post depression bond activity. The column also presents etiquette Q answers on formal calls, boutonnieres, and luncheon snacks in a period voice.
A quiz titled Look and Learn by A C Gordon asks five questions and provides concise answers: 1 English 2 The boy stood on the burning deck 3 A Russian distilled alcoholic liquor made from rye or sometimes potatoes 4 Insects 6 San Juan Puerto Rico capital is San Juan
Dr. Frank P. Graham told the Advisory Budget Commission in Raleigh that North Carolina should act now to gain PWA aid for building projects. He emphasized taking 55 percent grants now rather than 100 percent later, and urged the legislature to invest in education, youth, and economic development as the nation recovers from the recession.
At Guilford College North Carolina Friends in annual session shifted from business to public morals and prohibition. Dr. N O Newbold from the state board of education delivered a morning address and Dr A D Beittel dean of Guilford College led the devotional service.
The passage extols capital for vital facilities and services including hospitals humane institutions schools and universities agriculture forestry textiles technology and public health. It emphasizes investments in youth as foundations for national progress across multiple sectors and professions.
Secretary Perkins entered a joint conference to resolve a dispute among the Maritime Commission, the Maritime Labor Board, and the Tonal Maritime Union over duplication of offices for sailors. He sought to iron out difficulties and move toward settlement.
A concise note states no location in the British Isles lies more than zero miles from the sea, underscoring the coastward nature of the realm.
The text notes Dr. Leslie D. Sha executive secretary of the Fire Fellowship council leading a discussion at a night session. The theme of yesterday's four orations was Friends and Christian Education. Shaffer spoke at the call summer school finals on The Divine tentative.
Asheboro reports the 113th annual session of the Abbott's Creek Association of Primitive Baptists will be held August 27 to 29 at Randolph County Fairgrounds. The event moved from Rock Hill to the local fairgrounds for convenience with attendees mainly from North Carolina and others from nearby states. H. B. Williams of Spencer serves as moderator and Jesse Trogden of Asheboro as clerk.
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