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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1937
Page
5
In a 1937 NEA Service installment, Bob McTavish resists the Duchess's advances at a party. She flirts and hints at power, while Bob admires Kathleen O'Shane and braces for trouble as the scene unfolds amid captain of intrigue and a watchful Bracey.
At a lavish party a plaster image vanishes during a staged mystery. Detective Bracey subdues a pirate as the Duchess discovers her emerald missing and accuses Bob of theft amid crowd chaos. The Pharaoh escapes with the statue toward a back door as the scene ends.
A 1927 NEA Service report describes Eritrea as the fulcrum of Italy's plan to forge an African empire. Assab, near Addis Ababa and Dessye, is highlighted as the strategic center, with climate and desert transport shaping the colonial effort.
A South American giant toad reportedly barks and bites as a dog during display at a city zoo. Separately a boa constrictor in Paris zoo was fed 36 times over seven years, highlighting care routines and animal welfare.
Denton Daily notes Miss Novella Penry in Burrus Memorial Hospital High Point visiting relatives and friends. The column lists several residents and guests including Aliie Ray Boyce High Rock Elna Powell Edward Loftin Greensboro Johnie Lanier Asheboro Joe Crawford Greensboro Dr J P Bingham Lexington Clinard Sexton Asheboro Hoke Loftin Mr and Mrs Colon Crawford Merrit Tysinger Thomasville visiting relatives over the weekend.
The Anderson College Ladies Quartet from Anderson Indiana will sing at First Church of God 1012 Asheboro Street Wednesday evening August 25 at 745. Members Gertie Andrews Glenyce Sayre Esther Sample Martha Mille. Accompanied by Rev G E Sample of Apollo PA who will show campus life photos and images of Alaskan and Spanish projects. Public welcome.
A queen wasp produces 10000 to 20000 fewer offspring in spring, indicating a significant decline in brood output during the season. The observation notes a marked drop in reproductive yield compared with other times of the year.
A Greensboro slum supper gathered World War II veterans of the Wildcat division along with wives and families to discuss the October 25 27 reunion in High Point. National adjutant James E Cahall outlined association work and encampment plans at Camp Jackson Columbia S C in May 1938. Trexler presided with Oakes and Sessoms assisting.
Baron Gottfried Von Cramm and Heinrich Henkel, Germany’s Davis Cup stars, arrived in Brookline and prepared to challenge the defending doubles champions Donald Budge and Gene Mako for the National doubles title. They tested American balls and indoor Longwood courts after a Europe to America move. Officials hoped a sunny day would restore the courts after two days of rain.
Arch Henderson Jr. of Chapel Hill defeated Dameron in straight sets in a Greensboro match as part of the North Carolina tennis tournament. Previous round results include Henderson beating Edgar Cameron Jr. of Burlington, with Teddy Burwell facing John Stokes in a later pairing. The field also features John Stokes Greensboro Dexter Moser Burlington Mebane Croom Winston Salem Melville Jordan Jr. Chapel Hill Hughes Davis Greensboro Millard Upchurch Durham and Moyer Hendrix Winston Salem.
The Central Friends Wednesday group will hold a called session in the annex at 7 30 PM. The meeting previously planned at the Hayworth home has been changed to the annex for this week.
A census note states Michigan contains 7647 miles of railway within its borders. The data highlights extensive track coverage and regional connectivity, with implications for transport planning and economic activity across cities and counties.
Robert L. Wade, a High Point native and U S Marine reserves corporal, recalls his 1932 to 1933 China service as a private in Shanghai and Peiping. He notes poor training then, praises modern equipment now, and predicts eventual Chinese victory over Japan. Wade keeps a large scrapbook of 1932 33 fighting scenes.
City Council invites sealed bids by Sept 1 1937 at 10 00 AM for three 1 1 2 ton 1937 model trucks and one 1 2 ton pickup 1937 model to be delivered to High Point NC The purchasing agent provides proposal forms and specs The city may reject all bids or award as it sees fit A 2 percent certified check of contract price must accompany each bid Mayor Grayson and Purchasing Agent Lois Welborn sign the notice
State bar examiners will meet in Raleigh on Friday to finish correcting papers of 189 applicants who took the test on August 4. Henry M. London, secretary of the examining board, said the names of successful applicants would probably be announced Saturday.
A recent check reveals about 234,000 grade crossings across the United States. The figure underscores the breadth of railroad interface with road networks nationwide.
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