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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1935
Page
15
City bonds rise sharply as new debt refunding boosts credit while street assessments bring in cash. officials warn profits from bonds may erode if cash payments diminish. Caddies and tipping trends noted, with local social commentary on nudism and a doctor planning a camp trip.
A feature observes tipping habits in High Point, noting average cafe tips of ten percent, dimes on small checks, and rare larger tips. It covers hotel bellmen earning roughly $3.50 to $4.50 weekly, dime norms for luggage and ice service, bootblack tips, and the higher earnings from shine work on white shoes.
Dr Burke discussed a proposed nudist retreat in North Carolina noting strong opposition from some groups but claiming scientific support for nudism as a treatment. He said camps are opened amid protests but can be overcome by education and research and that the public may attend for educational purposes if formed.
The Williams-Norris property at Knox plant number two in the English street area redirects attention as a four story vacant factory 80 by 20 feet and a 100 by 42 foot unit with no machinery. Prospects say the site suits furniture or hosiery manufacturing with low distribution costs and strong southern market labor access.
Police chief Friddle says fifty break in and larceny cases traced to under sixteen youths, most not in police jurisdiction. Only one held in custody in another city. Juvenile authorities lack power to institutionalize. North Carolina correctional facilities are inadequate. Local court has helped many delinquents but some cases need confinement in state facilities. The police seek expanded state correctional capacity.
The editor invites readers to send in hobby notes for the column, asking for concise contributions under 200 words. Readers are urged to share interests or activities, with preferred submissions limited to brief letters for publication.
Police traffic chief J. O. Pike places no turn signs at Main Street intersections of Commerce and Washington on Saturdays. His plan ends the circular slow ride by motorists, aiming to streamline weekend traffic in the city.
The High Point municipal band will present another concert at the city lake park this afternoon at five o'clock. A large crowd is expected as the augmented group follows its well received first appearance at the recreation center. Dan W. Smith directs an apple didge gram for taronge attendees and promoters hope for weekly practices and more frequent summer concerts.
The report notes that licenses have been issued to more than 7.6 million individuals across the United States highlighting the expansion of driver eligibility and registration processes.
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