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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1931
Page
5
August promotion at Merit's Shoe Company promises deep discounts on summer stock. Manager Trussell states every summer shoe is priced almost as a giveaway with blondes whites and mixed styles available. Stock is limited and customers are urged to visit soon as prices include one dollar and eighty eight cents per pair.
Aug 9 news feature touts Ritter's Lake a safe refreshment spot near the city. It highlights flags including rafts diving boards and a life guard, plus picnic grounds and a dance floor with music in the evening.
Since its remodeling and enlargement Nick's Eagle Lunch Stand has gained popularity. The menu includes hot dogs hamburgers and drinks plus affordable plate lunches with homemade pies baked by an experienced pastry cook. Stop by for courteous service and cool breezes from electric fans.
Montaldo's in Winston Salem announces a removal sale offering a broad stock for school wardrobes. Dress varieties and sizes fit most buyers with prices described as amazing. Shoppers are urged to visit soon at 223 West Fourth Street for best selections.
The Blue Willow Tea Room on Spruce Street Winston-Salem invites patrons to a charming atmosphere with a welcoming hostess. Lunch at noon offers a pleasant outing and dinner features original dishes. Mrs Campbell proprietor is a New York trained caterer ready to assist with parties and banquets.
The Rex Barber Shop on Commerce Street wins local approval for quick service, clean surroundings, courteous staff, and fair prices. Trained barbers provide efficient neck shaves and full cuts, attracting daily crowds as men prefer professional work over gossiping in the chair.
The Sunsh ine laundry story extols home savings and summer cleanliness. Owner Fred McPherson touts modern machinery costing about seventeen thousand dollars installed for public convenience. The piece debunks laundries harming fabrics and notes separate machines handle fine silks to preserve their look.
Advertises Nanzetta's remedies for rheumatism kidney and bladder ailments indigestion cough bronchial issues psoriasis eczema old sores asthma throat infections parasites and burns with claims of hundreds to thousands helped. Lists products and distributors Manns drug stores and Justice Drug Co in Greensboro NC and Nanzetta Medicine Co Inc address.
A Front Page notice extols The Eugene Permanent Shoppe on East Green Street praising its skilled operators and reasonable prices. The piece urges readers to visit for quality beauty parlor work and to phone 4949 for an appointment.
Hundreds swarm High Point as the Emily Shop at 120 South Main Street opens a ten day vacating sale conducted by M. Friedman who bought the store from receivers. Dresses fifty cents hats ten cents hosiery seventy nine cents and more entice shoppers to compare values and buy at giveaway prices as the store must vacate within ten days.
Three million Big Frosty bottles sold in three months. Owner Mr. Cromwell invites inspection of the Greensboro plant praising sanitation, modern equipment, Lipman Refrigeration, and a dozen flavors. Dealers may call 21472 for a Big Frosty truck delivery.
Jerry Sloan moves from Gate City Motor Company to H. G. Wherton Motor Company in High Point. Sloan, longtime Gate City staffer, joins the local Dodge agency and invites friends to visit on West Commerce Street to inspect reconditioned used cars and new ones.
Robin's announces arrival of new fall merchandise in men and ladies departments with lower prices and larger selections. Manager invites customers to buy full outfits at cash prices or on easy payment plans and to inquire about the Super-Credit plan at Robin's Credit Store.
Ann's Beauty Salon at 615 North Main Street in High Point offers modern gear and experienced beauty work. Mrs Harvey, proprietor, invites appointments, quoting prices, noting rapid business growth after relocation to North Main Street.
Holton's Pool in Winston-Salem, under new management, invites the public for daily swims and dancing with top orchestras. The water is city-supplied and chlorinated lime ensures purity. Facilities include shoot-the-shoots, diving tower, slides, and a shaded picnic area. Miss Francis Turpin and Mr. L P Turpin lead operations. Admission is fifty cents.
Seventeen front page items headline the page with an Enter prise contest offering Paramount Theatre tickets as prizes. The notice invites readers to list firms and one service per firm, sign their name, and mail by 6 PM Monday, announcing winners Tuesday. The Front Page play stars Menjou and Brian and runs at the Paramount Theatre Monday and Tuesday.
A local shop, The Happy Feed Store at 124 North Wrenn, advertises a full line of livestock feeds and staple groceries at good prices. The note invites readers to inspect stock and become regular customers, with contact number 2902.
An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to The High Point Enterprise for up-to-date global news, baseball scores, sporting events, society columns, editorials, and comic strips, promising timely reporting and entertainment.
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