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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1935
Page
8
A rural Kentucky hamlet earned its name from the first car spotted on its streets. The town, now called Violet, was named after a Chevrolet seen soon after the post office was established. Today about 800 residents live there with around 60 cars, about half of which are Chevrolets.
Announcement by J. K. Miller district manager Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. confirms A. L. Steve Stevens returns to High Point as manager of McDonald's Firestone Auto Supply and Service Store on North Main Street. He had seven months temporary assignment in Sparr g, South Carolina, organizing a new service store.
A note from Duluth Minnesota mentions Charles I of Scotland among a crowd of notable visitors who come each year. Cajeh admits he traveled to Duluth to treat his hay fever.
The Ladies Aid Circle No 2 at St. Mark M. E. church met at 106 Beamon Street the home of Mrs. Louise Smith on a Tuesday evening. Members welcomed back Mrs. Bertha Bynum and Miss Anis Bynum joining the gathering with others including Mrs. Emma Williams and Rev. W. T. Lomax. The next meeting is set for August 13 at Mrs. Lillian Gray’s home, 100 Beamon Street.
Mrs. Emery Edmondson of Willowbrook street has just returned from a ten day visit with her mother in Morganton. Mrs. Bennett of Wadesboro, S. C., is visiting her son Arthur Bennett who resides at 1008 Leonard street.
Mrs. Nancy Haywood announces the marriage of her daughter Carolyn to Mr. L. V. R. Liute of Baden. The notice notes the nuptial event and the families involved as reported in the local society column.
Walter McNair former principal of Florence Junior high and Greensboro tenor will give a recital at St Mark M E church Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. He has sung with Hal Johnson choir in New York City and appeared on lyceum circuits in the Carolinas and Virginia. He is a brother of Cecil McNair noted tenor of Marc Connallys The Green Pastures.
AAA travel bureaus across the country will provide safety guidance to motorists in addition to maps and tour books. Each bureau will issue a card listing the principal safety points motorists should observe while traveling, alongside route information.
Horney-Weber Motor Company offers free safety inspections at 136 Willowbrook Street during Safety Month in High Point. The program urges motorists to check brakes and tune ups, praising Hudson’s safety features like rotary equalized brakes and the Electric Hand.
Jones Business College at 128 1 2 West Commerce Street has been unanimously admitted to the American Association of Commercial Colleges. Membership requires high scholarship, fair and honest dealings, standard courses, strong moral conduct, and exemplary relations with students and the public.
The American Automobile Association alleges the Agricultural Adjustment Administration has confiscated its copyrighted insignia and asks Congress for relief. In a letter to Sen Ellison D Smith and Rep Marvin Jones, AAA President Thomas P Henry of Detroit suggests renaming the agency to Agricultural Re adjustment Administration.
About 7800 people die yearly in British homes from open kitchen fires risky stair design and poor access. Experts warn dangers include high cupboards low handrails and steep dark cellar stairs.
In Keyser W Va farmers chase nocturnal alarms after a bell tied to a buzzard rings across the area. Residents rush outdoors with shotguns fearing livestock–the alleged ruse spreads mischief and fear among local farms.
Movie guide outlines seven reviewing bodies rating weekly releases for families and youths. It highlights The Farmer Takes a Wife with Janet Gaynor and Henry Fonda, plus The Girl from Tenth Avenue, Public Hero No. 1, Smart Girl, Mister Dynamite, Devil Dogs of the Air, Dinky, Anne of Green Gables, noting family or adult suitability and film notes.
An analysis notes that English uses over 450 000 words but ten words account for a large share of everyday speech and writing. The list includes a, and, a, in, it, is, of, the, that, to, among others, highlighting core function words.
New York August 10. Low priced corporate bonds remained firm and moved with other advancing speculative markets. U S governments were quiet and slightly lower. High priced issues were nearly unchanged as transfers totaled 5 579 000 for two hours while Friday saw 14 114 000 in full session. Amusement bonds faced profit taking and weak support.
A whip scorpion species has earned the nickname vinegar roon for emitting a vinegar like odor when frightened, distinguishing its defensive scent among arachnids.
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