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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1934
Page
3
Peter Kendall and Ann Kendall face a fraught end to their engagement as Ann recovers from a riding accident and confronts a web of entangled loves. Valeria Bennett’s presence and a mysterious check test loyalty, leading Ann to flee after learning Peter’s true feelings.
Jefferson A. Auman, 78, prominent Seagrove resident, died Monday night at home after a long illness. Funeral services are set at Fairgrave Methodist Protestant church. Survived by wife, six sons including E L and F R Auman of Carolina Casket, Rev C Auman of Graham, C B Auman of Biscoe, M C Auman of Seagrove, KE W Auman of this city. two daughters, Mrs J W Austin of High Point and Mrs J D Lily of Seagrove. brothers Alston of Seagrove and Dempsey of Columbia. sister Mrs M A Cagle of Seagrove.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a bladder irritation remedy with laxative and antacid claims. It mentions buchy oil and a “little green Bukets” and urges readers to visit druggists for 25 cents and to seek “regular feet full of pep.”
The next afternoon Peter returns Ann to her home and a nurse is hired as she remains weak from shock. Friends visit, with cards and flowers arriving including roses from Valeria.
A etiquette column answers questions about godparents gifts naming that gifts may be sent with invitation or on christening day. It advises issuing costume ball invitations at least three weeks ahead so guests can plan. It notes seating choice in a restaurant can be on either side with equal propriety.
A reader asks how to pull linen threads by using a damp cloth to ease the pull. Cleaning tinware is advised with a paste of whiting ammonia olive oil or sweet oil rubbed on then polished. For cream that will not whip add a chilled egg white to the mixture. The piece ends with stray lines about skunk cabbage and Burmese rivermen.
Assistant Chairman Capus M. Waynick urges more funds to maintain existing roads and widen shoulders with bituminous surfacing. He cites 1933 budget cuts and asks the 1935 assembly to restore maintenance funding while prioritizing new road construction and safety improvements.
The questions cover Whittier’s Maud Muller for the saddest words, a numeric example of 0.14169, U S citizenship for Porto Ricans, afar meaning similar to having wings, and Bermuda’s ownership by Great Britain.
A marmot appears to stop breathing during hibernation while blood flow continues. Scientists note a state of suspended respiration paired with maintained circulation, highlighting metabolic adaptations in extreme torpor.
English study note on word usage with guidance on pronunciation spelling and common mistakes. Contains tips on misused phrases and the definition of coercive with example sentence.
The Enterprise notes a donation of 825.22 from the local Elks Club to the Empty Stocking Fund. The contribution arrived too late for inclusion in the day’s edition.
Mrs. W C Welker of Greensboro aged 60 died at her home. Funeral services will be at First Reformed church led by Rev W C Lyerly. Interment in Mount Hope Reformed church cemetery. Surviving: three daughters four sons including Paul Welker of High Point two sisters and three brothers. Husband W C Welker died six months ago. She was a longtime member of the First Reformed church.
Miss Jennie Hart of Guilford College dies in Greensboro after a week with pneumonia. She was a longtime educator and friend of the White family, with funeral services to be held tomorrow at 3 PM at Hanes Funeral Home. Her remains will be sent to Clinton Iowa for interment. age listed as 177 years.
A car driven by H. W. Morris of Greensboro struck a tree near the Tar Heel Inn on Greensboro road injuring three people. Injured were Mr Morris and Mr Charlie Adams and Mrs Adams of Pinecroft road, all with severe bruises and shock. Adams and his wife were thrown across the highway. officers said Morris swerved to avoid another vehicle.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Ingram who died after a long illness at her Lumberton home were held at Mount Gilead. The former Jessie Harris of Mount Gilead was wife of Henry Ingram, nephew of L J Ingram, who attended the service and burial followed in the church cemetery.
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