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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
12
Ruby's in High Point reported a theft shortly after midnight with about $2000 in watches and diamond rings taken. The entry was via a removed skylight section and a rope lowered into the shop. Police collected fingerprints. no arrests by noon. Corrective action pending.
Mothers learn the usefulness of Phillips Milk of Magnesia to ease sour stomachs and constipation in infants and children. The ad touts mild laxative action, compares a teaspoon to lime water, and offers a free booklet from The Phillips Co. with brand and trademark details.
L H Winslow of 317 Greer street claims a garden record by growing two Trish potatoes weighing 2 pounds 11 ounces total. One spud balanced at 1 pound 4 ounces and the other at 1 pound 7 ounces. The potatoes are from his garden and on display in the Enterprise window.
Howard B. Swing of Lexington and Edward H. Warner of Denton enlisted at the local navy recruiting station on the 12th and were sent to the Hampton Roads Naval Training Station for preliminary training. The August quota is filled, and active recruiting will pause until September 1 though names remain on the waiting list.
In the Piedmont Women’s Golf Association putting contest at the Country Club, Mrs. Jesse Harris led with a 39. Mrs. C Prince and Mrs. E Bloomfield tied for second with 42 each.
The Rawtenstall town council refused to allow All Quiet at the Western Front in the public library. Alderman S Compton, elder council member and library chair, said he would resign rather than permit youths to read the so called unclean book. The Rawtenstall trade council sent letters and circulated a petition urging the book be made available.
In Glenola and route 3, Anna May Tysinger was not the May Tysinger tried in municipal court days earlier and sentenced to the county workhouse. authorities confirm a different person with the same name.
A vintage advertisement touts Teethina as a safe remedy for teething fussiness caused by constipation gas and indigestion. It claims to regulate bowels soothe distress and aid sleep without opiates, priced at 30 cents with a free sample pack and Dr. Moffett's Baby Book.
J A Barnwell and W M Whitener visited to study Alamance county and city accounting. They praised the tax system installed last year by C B Wagner for reducing labor costs by over 50 percent and providing double checks on collections. The system has been copied by another North Carolina city this year. High Point led in adopting it.
The Guilford County Sunday School convention released its detailed agenda for the annual meeting at Pleasant Garden Methodist Episcopal Church next Tuesday. Morning features include devotional services, mission and stewardship instruction by Edgar Hole, and a county business session with attendance records and officer appointments.
A witty quip from Nebelspalter Zurich notes a nephew who invents many excuses for borrowing money. The joke centers on the irony of invention used for financial dodges and the humor of family finance debates.
Master Masons invited to attend daily lectures at the Masonic Temple this week with sessions 9 to 12 a m and 3 to 8 p m conducted by J W Patton of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. All masons urged to improve knowledge of Masonry by order of G C Howard W M and H Massey Secretary.
A crossword style puzzle lists across and down clues including references to biblical terms and geographic hints. Entries range from simple verbs to occupations and historical figures, with varied lengths and a mix of horizontal and vertical directions.
Police chase leads to the capture of Sylvan Palmer, 17, at First Presbyterian Church after a church burglary. Thieves forged checks for 64 dollars from Wesley Memorial and Central Friends church collections were stolen last week amid a rash of break ins.
City beautiful committee voted for a city wide flower show at the Southern Furniture Exposition Building on Friday and Saturday September 13 and 14. Rev. T. A. Sykes said the event would be more elaborate with garden club members statewide invited and special prizes for professionals and amateurs. An admission fee will be charged. Details to be published Sunday morning.
Maynard Fletcher of Washington NC 67th district Rotary governor visited the High Point club. He met with the club council at morning session and spoke at lunch. Claiborne Rhodes presented him. Fletcher praised Rotary’s work for citizenship and service to boys and paid tribute to Edgar Hartley of Washington Y M C A. He cited press criticism of Rev Tom A Sykes.
The Beachum Brothers Flying Circus returns to Charles-Kennér airport for two days of free aerial exhibitions. Two government licensed planes with pilots Clyde White Johnnie Maxwell will perform with parachute artist Jesse Exum. Sunday features a plane race at 2 39 and a live fowl drop at 3 30 with rides for catchers. Paul F Davis participates. Free parking.
Washington August 14 The census bureau data show total value of products shipped or discovered by firms making carbon paper and inked ribbons reached 16,224,724 dollars in 1929, up 17.6 percent from 13,793,128 dollars in 1927.
Guilford Randolph County Baby Welfare Show director H. E. Wilson reports 229 entries with 16 days left for registrations and an expected 350 competitors for prizes. Miss Ora C. McCain leads in Miss High Point entries. listed babies include Laymon Sprye, Mary Ann Ingram, Anna Lou Doctor, Sarah Brown, George Brown Jr., and others across High Point Archdale and nearby towns.
William Switzer, 43, former High Point resident and Dixie department store proprietor, died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Valdosta Georgia yesterday. He lived in Wilson and left a widow and two children.
The new Boulder dam will be 45 feet thick at the top and 650 feet at the bottom with a length of 1,054 feet.
A Battle Creek physician links constipation to misery but introduces Rexall Orderlie as a simple remedy. The tablet draws water into a dry bowel to soften waste for a gentle natural movement with no habit. Chew Rexall Orderlie nightly for a bright next day. 24 tablets for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores.
City council investigates High Point police department with a six to eight witness plan. The stenographer files verbatim questions as City Manager Knox attends routine duties. W. M. Tye of the Anti-Saloon League praised the department in a morning appearance. A secret ministerial session followed, details unavailable.
Remodeling of Lewis Harris store at the corner of East Washington and Wrenn streets is underway and due for completion in a few days. Manager Jake Harris states the change will add a line of women’s wearing apparel to the current men’s offerings.
A report notes that Chinese figs are shipped in strings with exactly 100 figs per string. The packaging method highlights standardized portions for export trade.
An advertisement promotes a footbath treatment with Radox as a solution for corns and calluses. It asserts soaking for 15 minutes over 3 or 4 nights loosens roots, allowing removal without cutting, and promises strengthened skin on heels and toes with continued use. Mann Drug Co. and other drugstores stock Radox.
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