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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
5
Hollywood report shows Dan Cupid ahead of his rival by a nose as 1934 ends with a surge of divorces and separations. The year marks numerous high profile splits among actors and couples, with several cases lingering in court into November and December.
Elissa pledges swift action on her score while Rudy Vallee and Faye Webb face marital strain. Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks fail to reconcile. Mary's divorce action remains on file.
Wallburg High junior chorus directed by Carey J. Davis stages The Madcaps in the school auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 PM. The operetta features 50 voices with characters including Boreas Spirit of Spring and Santa Claus and a pantomime Christmas scene with Silent Night and Lead Kindly Light.
Salisbury December 18 Charles H Neal of Winston Salem is named assistant manager of the North Carolina branch of the Home Owners Loan Corporation. He succeeds Thomas C Abernethy who was recently named state manager. The other assistant state manager is Eric W Rogers of Greensboro. Neal will be based at Salisbury and oversee certain state office activities.
State auditor Baxter Durham stated that only 600 surviving Confederate War veterans in North Carolina receive checks, as of December 18 in Raleigh.
Martinique in the West Indies is noted as the birthplace of Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The historical reference highlights her origin on the island.
Glamour pattern from Marian Martin highlights raglan sleeves and paneled skirt to slim the figure. Satin backed crepe in Malacca Brown with a satin scarf adds chic touches. Pattern 9217 available in sizes 34 to 44. order 33 4 yards of 39 inch fabric and 1 3 yard contrast for size 36.
The December 12 month enrollment shows total school enrollment rising to 8 476 from 8 401 last year. White pupils number 6 840 up from 6 721 while Negro enrollment stands at 1 686 versus 1 689 a year ago.
A quiz style item lists questions and answers about grocery chains in the U S distances between cities and other trivia. It names topics and provides concise answers for a reader quiz.
A reader note presents guidance on word usage and pronunciation. It contrasts untutored with educated, showing common errors and providing tips to build vocabulary through daily practice.
Q and A on shrinking dress goods in salted cold water to reduce wrinkles and set color. Guidance on keeping sandwiches fresh by wrapping in a dry napkin and chilling in the refrigerator. Also notes potatoes stay white and dry if soaked in cold water before cooking.
Figures show macadam tar and gravel roads cause the most tire wear while concrete roads reduce wear and cut fuel use. The article compares road surfaces and their impact on tires and efficiency.
Miss Mary Anderson, director of the labor department’s women’s bureau, urged higher safeguards for women tobacco workers. She said a 25 cent hourly minimum for hand stemmers is inadequate given a 30 hour minimum and a shorter work week to spread employment, noting relief in tobacco centers and varying case loads among workers.
Clara Bow and Rex Bell welcomed a seven and a half pound boy in Hollywood. The baby arrived just before dawn as Clara recovered at a Santa Monica hospital. Rex bought a Shetland pony for the child and expects a name to be chosen soon for engraving the birth announcement.
The report notes relief was needed to supplement the income of tobacco workers and families affected by seasonal layoffs. It cites that in one city two-thirds of families received total relief while relief to tobacco workers averaged a few thousand dollars monthly. Miss Anderson states about 5,000 workers in 13 plants across North Carolina and Virginia.
The text presents etiquette Q A from Roberta Lee on social functions. It lists minimum instruments for dance as three with piano and two arranged instruments and notes when a hostess need not introduce all guests, such as at formal teas, bridge games or large dances. It also specifies that a woman should wear long gloves with full evening dress.
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