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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
2
Tomorrow morning two free shows will be given by the Broadhurst theatre for the little folk of the city. The first show starts at 10 o clock and children with last names A through N inclusive are invited to attend. the second show begins at 12.
A community Christmas show invites all city children from N to Z to attend free, bring gifts for underprivileged kids, or donate money for the Salvation Army to buy essentials. Scouts assist with seating and sorting. L. L. Stookey leads carols. an amateur magician performs. event proceeds benefit needy children.
High Point College edged Potomac State College 24 21 at Kezser. Mulligan Johnson and Zacovic led the Panthers with scoring support from Ludwig and captain Litman as High Point held a 13 11 halftime lead and withstood Potomac State’s rally.
Ken Maynard stars as a cavalry officer on a secret mission in Southern California before annexation. Kathryn Crawford plays a Spanish aristocrat’s daughter. The film features sword duels, festival scenes, and Tarzan horse action, directed by Harry J. Brown with Gino Corrado and J. P. McGowan in supporting roles.
Congress adjourns early as no quorum is present in the senate with little chance for new legislation before the Christmas recess. The house naval committee backs the Britten bill funding 7.5 million for east and west coast naval stations, bases in the Canal Zone and Hawaii. The senate resumes tariff bill talks as the house passes a supreme court building appropriation of 9.74 million. Attorney General urges 7 million to expand federal penal facilities. House approves Rogers veterans hospital bill increase to 15.95 million. Representative Garber cites Julius Barnes testimony as interference with the law.
Washington December meeting between Japanese and American delegates to the London conference ends after discussions on broad naval limitation. Delegates include Rear Admiral Hilary P. Jones and Secretary Stimson, with Ambassador Morrow attending. Wakattsuki and Takarebe lead Japanese side. Secretary Stimson hosts luncheon at Pan American Union before visitors depart for New York.
Allene Sumner endorses Babson’s solitude idea for growth and stress relief. She notes modern women talk troubles over with anyone and urges quiet time, even a hotel room, park bench, or church to reflect away from others and regain perspective.
A studio fire halts filming as natural forces matter and the crew adjusts. The scene suggests a calming, introspective atmosphere and hints that individuals seek personal time for meditation and growth, even recommending a hotel room as a retreat.
Paris report says L Abbe Henri Brouil of the College of France claims data from Africa support human origins in the southern Sahara. He extends the theory to Europe and Asia.
The article notes that Benjamin Franklin is credited with introducing poker in Paris, highlighting his role in popularizing the card game during his time in France.
Eddie Brietz, ex editor of the High Point Enterprise and former sports editor at the Charlotte Observer, will become the Associated Press correspondent for North and South Carolina. He succeeds J H Jenkins on leave and returns to the Carolinas after working in Atlanta. Brietz hails from Winston-Salem.
A Tibetan law forbids married women from appealing to men, leading them to cover their faces in black mud. This practice reflects strict social codes influencing female appearance and behavior in historical Tibet.
Civil aviation in Great Britain made a big leap forward during 1928. Aircraft mileage rose to 1 011 000 miles, up from 769 000 miles in 1927.
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