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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1937
Page
9
A stream of reminiscences on George Penny the political operator, a horse scam tale, and casual musings on radio actors, Christmas shopping, and Greek dining. The author reflects on honesty in trade, a sick horse, and a lighthearted yet pointed view of public figures.
A distressed owner recalls seeking help after a horse fell. despite experts advice, he gathered men and managed to prop the horse upright, insisting on recovery despite grim odds.
A reader recalls a Lost Column entry about a wallet missing with several hundred dollars inside. The item highlights how misprints and wording quirks in want ads can create humorous or human-interest moments in newspapers.
A group of 181 longtime employees received service buttons from Tom Linson of High Point for 10 and 20 year milestones. Forty exceed 20 years, with S. H. Tomlinson and C. F. Tomlinson serving 37 and 33 years. Other 25+ year veterans include A. N. Weisner, Van W. Williams, N. D. Andrews, B. H. Cook, John Cobb, W. E. Shore, W. G. Huffines, D. E. Hinkle, J. M. Oakley, and Frank Pierce. TMhoto by Smith's Studio.
The narrator muses that banks replace cash in daily life and that tracking want-ads shows what people sell what others seek and what jobs and help are in demand. He recalls losing nine thousand dollars in certified checks once, later retrieved, noting such events reflect local news and behavior.
The page captures a flurry of Santa letters and pleas from citizens like Eddie Knox Leland Nelson Bruce Carnaney Jimmie Poole and others to Santa Claus. Requests range from stock market help and theater to public safety and winter coal supplies reflecting daily concerns. The Salvation Army is noted for its charitable efforts while the letters reveal hopes for stability and personal improvements.
Detective Inspector Walter Monaghan said two men were held in New York City for questioning in the death of Rose Ault a 30 year old divorcee whose unclothed body was found in a downtown Pittsburgh hotel. The two Brooklyn men surrendered to police and were booked as fugitives. District Attorney Andrew T. Park set bail at 2500 for two other Brooklyn men detained as material witnesses. all four were delegates to a Steel Workers Crees committee convention that ended Thursday.
Preston Buckner, 32, a fire station operator, was jailed on four counts of shooting after injuring his brother Harry Buckner, 28, in Asheville. Harry's condition was listed as critical.
J E Kirk of Raleigh told police two men held him up inside the revolving door at the Wachovia Bank and Trust company in the center of the business section. The suspects escaped into the holiday crowd after taking 330 dollars.
A home decor guide suggests gifts for every family member. For her a decorating shop offers draperies and reupholstery while glassware and crystal sets appeal to collectors. For Dad gift ideas include desk accessories with sports motifs, functional clocks, radios, and nautical or horse themed items. Children receive closet accessories, hat boxes, and durable desk sets to suit growing needs.
The article highlights leather bound books in a desk set style, a leather case, a new bed table with a radio, and ample space for magazines and a lamp. It notes boys read in bed despite propaganda from various eye-savers and emphasizes appealing gifts for children’s corners of the home.
The piece highlights compact desks for kids with ample drawers and pigeon holes, a golden maple desk replica of an adult model, fairy tale draperies and bedspreads for a girl’s room, a junior work bench and tool box, a portable typewriter table, and various play furniture options.
Bruce H. Carraway of this city has played Santa Claus for prisoners at Sandy Ridge prison camp for years and will again this Christmas. He urged residents to leave gifts or merchandise at his office for delivery to the camp residents.
Zeb Gaddy of 34 was found dead beside a railroad track near Monaoe North Carolina yesterday. He apparently was struck by a train in what investigators call a fatal accident.
Alfred Treat of England reportedly created toasted cheese when a piece of cheese and bread fell into a fireplace and was retrieved melted and tasty. The tale describes the accidental origin of a simple melted cheese snack.
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