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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1934
Page
16
In Mexico horses trained to run without jockeys draw interest as a novel racing method. A historical note recalls Montana trade values from six decades ago with a wolf skin worth two cups of sugar and a beaver skin valued at half a cup.
Sale of new year license plates for High Point autos lag behind last year while city tags sell well. Through last night 4286 silver and black plates were sold versus 5270 a year ago, and 2200 city tags have been bought. Officials attribute slower demand to fewer last minute buyers, though a rush is expected before January 1.
R G Hendrix, a noted local furniture man and former Hendrix Furniture owner, has taken a full charge of state student enrollment for the Continental College of Cosmetic Arts here. W L York, owner, praises Hendrix and announces the affiliation.
Statewide reports show license tag sales lagging behind last year as two days remain before the 1935 tags are required. Motorists are urged to obtain new plates tomorrow. Carolina Motor Club offices stay open all day Monday and Tuesday for latecomers.
A columnist advises readers with limited incomes to plan a beauty budget and avoid buying excess products. Focus on essential items such as powder rouge lipstick foundation lotion hand cream a complexion cream plus a pore cream if needed. Do own nails with polish cuticle remover and oil. Schedule salon visits and consider at home scalp care with hot oil.
Dr T M White Cochran veterinarian abducted by six escaping inmates from a Georgia chain gang. Five convicts carried him during a night ride through Macon Milledgeville and Augusta into South Carolina before releasing him and changing to civilian clothes. White later reached Rathwood and contacted his wife.
The Central Casting Bureau list has fallen from about 17,500 to roughly 7,000 with more reductions planned. Movie moguls aim to shrink the ranks so remaining workers can earn a fair living, while hundreds of extras face severe hardship. Females with wardrobes were reduced at RKO studio from 1,000 to 200 after hours of review by a studio board.
A government committee backs a program to electrify all British railways within twenty years. The proposal envisions rapid rollout across routes, aiming to cut emissions and boost efficiency. Institutions and industry groups are assessing funding and implementation timelines.
Directors plan to cut the dress extras to 200, hoping to keep enough workers for the large wardrobes. They will notify cast members of the board’s decision in a few days and pay dress extras $15 a day when they work.
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