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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
3
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh reports Dr. J M Parrott warns garages filling stations and distributors to color code and label anti-freeze containing more than 10 percent wood alcohol to prevent poisoning. He cautions against inhaling fumes and notes November death rate in North Carolina at 9.4 per 100000, below state average.
The 91 year old Oliver Wendell Holmes, oldest Supreme Court justice, enters the capitol for the 72nd congress with secretary H. C. Rose. The piece notes health statistics and disease prevention trends in 1930. Also mentions decorative shoe trees hat stands and coat hangers as smart gift ideas with chances to personalize.
Raleigh December meeting confirms no change to Chowan County school setup since July 14 1931. Board allocates 292 to transport 124 pupils from three elementary schools consolidated with Chowan High. transportation to be used as designated or funds withheld.
In Asheville North Carolina the Methodist joint hymnal commission finished its sessions without announcing which songs would be dropped from the hymnals of the Methodist Episcopal, North South and Protestant churches.
A major blaze in Raleigh North Carolina threatened a large warehouse district before firefighters contained the flames. The Sanders Motor Company building was gutted in the fire.
Publishers of arithmetic drawing and writing texts in Raleigh North Carolina will be heard by the State Board of Equalization before new school books are approved.
University of North Carolina debaters and two Oxford students argued on the topic of American civilization with no formal decision reached by agreement. The event took place in Chapel Hill North Carolina and highlighted cordial exchange between the teams.
No serious injuries reported as seven women teachers from Unionville schools were slightly hurt when their car collided with another vehicle carrying three Black riders near Monroe North Carolina.
A district conference of county farm and home agents and farmers from 18 counties adjourned in Statesville North Carolina after discussions covering nearly all phases of farm life.
Charles E. Moore 30 of Columbia S C was jailed in Statesville charged with shoplifting and has confessed to stealing the car he drove and to possessing a quantity of narcotics found among his effects according to police.
Munyon Williams, 21, is jailed in McDowell County charged with man slaughter following Berlin Smiths death after being struck on the head with a hammer. Police continue investigations into the incident in Marion North Carolina.
Lieut. F. E. Pollio, commander of the Pamlico for nearly three years, is reassigned as executive officer of the coast guard destroyer McDougal at Staten Island New York.
Scientists report living bacteria in bituminous coal at depths over three thousand feet indicating microbial life can persist in extreme underground environments. The finding suggests broader subsurface ecosystems and potential implications for energy geology.
Portland’s Captain Carroll Holt Tichenor heads the Sunshine division of the police department, donating food clothing and toys to needy families. The program, staffed largely by volunteers and police reserves, distributed for 1000 families last year and plans expansion this year. All gifts are donated with one paid worker, and an advisory board oversees the effort. The drive is supported by the “Hoot Owls” radio group raising funds annually.
The Sunshine division distributed food to 1727 families and 1000 Christmas baskets, 760 fuel sets, 1151 clothing items and 18 wheelchairs. Eight tons of fuel and 75 cords of wood were given. last fall 47 children were outfitted for school. Captain Tichenor says the group meets emergencies without cost to beneficiaries and even furnishes houses with fuel light water and groceries.
An English expert declares cocktails the worst way to consume alcohol, arguing they mask strength and provoke overdrinking. The claim frames mixed drinks as deceptive compared to straight pours.
Germany dominates global output of synthetic camphor with Italy and France following. The note highlights national roles in chemical manufacturing and shifts in industrial capacity during the period.
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