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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1932
Page
4
A quip about hungry individuals being swindled for reform raises suspicion over a relief from political aridity appeal. The piece notes misrepresentation by solicitors and questions the effectiveness of small donations for claimed causes, warning citizens to be cautious.
The meeting of the state democratic executive committee produced no clash over choosing a chairman. J Wallace Winburne was named chairman amid no decisive challenge from the gubernatorial or senatorial nominees. Observers note the outcome preserved precedent and that public interest in the vote was minimal.
A religious reflection notes that faith embodies the heroism of intellect and cites II Samuel 22 31 about God as a perfect guide and protector, attributed to Charles H. Parkhurst.
The EPORTS today reports a fund drive for High Point college reaching slightly over 25 000 toward the 50 000 goal. Voters believe a full 50 000 is needed for fall reopening and neighboring communities Thomasville and Asheboro are aiding the effort.
Reported solicitation for funds to promote repealing the eighteenth amendment led to a Florida city inquiry. The chamber could not locate the association headquarters or the individuals named, casting doubt on the venture and its organizers.
The dapper New York City mayor Jimmy Walker faces a probable removal after Governor Roosevelt summons him to Albany. Roosevelt's serious inquiry into Walker's activities, beyond Seabury findings, signals tough action likely. The political ripple could affect Roosevelt's presidential prospects but may not harm his statewide standing.
A physician notes holding the breath is a beneficial exercise, especially for singers and saxophone players, to improve breath support and tone.
The excerpt uses a metaphor to describe the depth of the economic downturn as if a chain of mountain ranges. It emphasizes the severity and scale of hardship, suggesting widespread impact across society and possibly signaling a sustained period of struggle.
Two recent items prompt reflection on war readiness and memory. A Linden New Jersey tank excels at speed and rough ground, while in Thiepval France a Somme memorial honors 73000 English dead. The piece urges preventing a repeat of that battle while noting rapid armament strides.
A Massachusetts woman finalizes a divorce from a husband who had divorced her earlier, continuing a personal sequence that ends with her asserting independence and closure.
A Minnesota doctor has inserted a window in a cow’s side to observe her digestion, amid ongoing public concerns about veterinarians and animal experimentation.
A medical notice advises vacationers to avoid rubbing their eyes and instead pinch themselves to check expenses as hotel bills arrive, reflecting cautions on eyewear and travel hygiene.
A sharp volley over the origin of a pact named Abe appears in European discourse, with pundits contrasting the gentlemanly code against formal assurances and trade terms.
The planned reorganization of the vast federal government begins with merging the Bureau of Navigation and the Steamboat Inspection Service into a new Navigation and Steamship Inspection Bureau. The Radio Division absorbs into the Federal Radio Commission, delivering sizable savings and a new $9,000 annual director post, while overall net savings around $68,000 yearly.
New Hanover county school superintendent A. Hamilton resigned after five years to become state representative for a publishing house based in Chapel Hill.
Liberty Organization to Meet SPENCER. The annual meeting of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty will be held here October 15.
Dr. W. A. Jenkins was re-elected president at a Davenport college board of trustees meeting. He has served six years as president.
Twenty five men were given two weeks work cleaning off the city pond watershed in Albemarle.
Greensboro defense reports John McIlwaine asserts his innocence after being charged with stealing an automobile he claimed ownership of. Prosecutors counter with eyewitness and evidence linking him to the vehicle. Commentators note the case reflects local race tensions in the era.
In Chicago on August 10, Bieno Di Vita learns his name is not Dino. After a taunt, he checks city records at the hall and learns his birth name is Bieno. He stabs his father in the shoulder with a chair and then phones police with details of the act.
Niantic Connecticut. Austin S. Bush agrees to let national guardsmen use his woodland instead of collecting cash rent. He will permit airfield use if they provide a suitable arrangement for the land.
In Farumsville Massachusetts Hose 8 conducts a house to house canvass to locate fires. A caller reported a big fire at Marando's house. Firefighters arrived to find a brush fire nearly extinguished already.
Harry Harris and Jane Thurston endured three weddings and a divorce suit accusing cruelty. They married first under assumed names, then again under their real names, and later wed in a Catholic church before facing the divorce action.
A well dressed Chicago girl charged with stealing two nickel napkins from a store chose ten days in jail over revealing her name. She said she did not want to embarrass her family.
Lynn Massachusetts Salvator Schepici was sentenced to 80 days after a judge was told he paid $8 weekly in support of his wife, but the amount was the same as before. The case highlights disputed payments and a punitive outcome.
Cleveland fire crews oppose an economy move to wear overalls and vote to keep their formal blue uniforms with shining buttons. The decision reflects pride in appearance and tradition within the department.
An NEA Service explainer by Robert Talley outlines 5 percent manufacturers tax on radio sets and radio phonographs as well as phonograph records, plus 5 percent on mechanical household refrigerators and a 3 percent electricity tax. Notes that batteries and accessories may incur taxes, and hints at forthcoming items like chewing gum and candy.
A fragmented crossword style clue set from a page in The Orient Mirror includes definitions for terms ranging from geography to astronomy. Entries cover places in Germany the Philippines and Saxony plus words for body parts actions and properties, with several numbered and thematic hints.
The statement notes about 1,000,000 square miles of lake and river surface spread across the land. It presents a broad geographic observation without citing specific regions or sources.
A driver on a trip under the owner's instructions pleaded his own case in court and was acquitted.
Dan Hargett has run a Swansboro store for 17 years entering by a side or rear door while customers use the front. The unusual entry pattern has continued without explanation.
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