Heavy Saturday anticipated as Dollar Days sales soar
High Point merchants reported strong sales today despite cold weather with the final day of the Dollar Days bargain event tomorrow. Shoppers filled streets this afternoon as merchants boosted stock with attractively priced goods and many gifts unsuited for Christmas now available at unusually low prices across the business district. The event promises significant cash savings for thrifty shoppers through tomorrow night.
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High Point
Weeoc
Seven Guilford Rural Schools Closed Until Monday
Seven rural schools in Guilford county suspended classes until Monday due to hazardous bus travel over snow covered roads. Bessemer Rankin Jesse Wharton Alamance Sedgfield Guilford and Allen Jay joined the closure while Jamestown plans to resume only if weather allows safe bus operation.
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Greensboro
Guilford County
Tno
Bessemer
Rankin
Jesse Wharton
Alamance
Sedgefield
Guilford
Allen Jay
Jamestown
Birds Inspired Early Boat Steering Concept
The idea that men first conceived steering boats with rudders by observing birds in flight suggests ancient link between avian flight and maritime technology. It reflects a historical curiosity about how natural observation informed craft and navigation.
Six Degree Cold Snap Stuns Local Weather Watch
Official observer A B Horney reports a brutal cold spell with a six degree reading overnight and a 36 degree high in the last day. The morning proves the coldest of the year by several degrees while December saw a two degree low. Transportation is hindered as vehicles struggle but trains and buses run on regular schedules. Citizens report walking to work due to battery and car issues.
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A. B. Horney
Mercury
High Point Sunday School Institute Sets Sessions
The High Point Township Sunday School Institute gathers Sunday February 2 at North Main Street Baptist Church for two sessions at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m with Rev A Lincoln Falk pastor The event sponsored by the North Carolina Sunday School association targets ministers superintendents teachers and other workers under the theme Teaching Effectively Visitors from Salisbury include Rev Shuford Peeler Miss Myrtle A Mc Daniel and Miss Dorothy Jennings The afternoon session led by E Tucker features Rev F L Conrad on Practical Plans for Preparing and Teaching the Sunday School Lessons
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High Point Township Sunday School Institute
North Main Street
Myrtle A. Mac Daniel
Dorothy Jennings
E. Tucker
F. L. Conrad
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Myrtle A. McDaniel
Salisbury
Young People's
Divisin
P. E. Lindley
High Point College
Walter Crissman
Dorothy G. Jennings
Shuford Peeler
Still Plenty of Ice On Highways
Greensboro reports state highway crews after more than 24 hours of effort have removed most loose snow from main roads. There is still snow and ice, and drivers are urged to use extra caution and avoid sudden braking. Crews began clearing the main highways around 10 o clock Wednesday night.
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Greensboro
An. 81
R. Markham
State Highway and Public Works Commission
German physicist Dr Hertha Sponer joins Duke faculty
Dr Hertha Sponer, a distinguished German physicist regarded as a leading woman scientist, arrives at Duke University to teach for the upcoming semester through Rockefeller foundation cooperation. She was guest professor at the University of Oslo over the past year and held an international fellowship at the University of California in 1926.
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Hertha Sponer
Duke University
Rockefeller Foundation
University of Oslo
Norway
University of California
Bids Submitted For High Point Asheboro Mail Route
Five bidders competed for the High Point to Asheboro star route mail contract for four years. Low bid was 1880 by Band Co. Bulla. other bids ranged up to 2900 by P F Daniel Elmer C Royals Oscar E Marsh and Lula C Hall. Bonds of 3000 required. current contract pays 1263.37.
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Washington, D. C
High Point
Asheboro
Post Office Department
Band Co. Bulla
P. F. Daniel
Elmer C. Royals
Oscar E. Marsh
Lula C. Hall
Throng Expected To Attend President's Birthday Ball
Hundreds are expected to attend the President's birthday ball at Sedgefield manor despite cold weather. Fred Kibler and his orchestra will play while a cake auction will fund infantile paralysis work in the city and Warm Springs Foundation. Funds go to local treatment efforts and the Roosevelt charity.
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Sedgefield Manor
Fred Kibler
Pinehurst
Roosevelt
Warm Springs Foundation
Georgia
Hutchens
National Food Stores
Fuel Fund Still Needs Donations Amid Deep Cold
Four contributions totaling eleven dollars boosted the Fuel Fund to 614.50 as freezing temperatures heighten hardship in High Point homes with no fuel or fire. The fund seeks more donations for unemployed residents lacking means to heat homes, with recipients urged to send gifts to H. A. Cecil, treasurer, care of The Enterprise.
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H. A. Cecil
C. N. Royal
Bridegroom Presents Minister Corn Whisky After Wedding
A backwoods couple visited Rev. W. H. Carter to wed and the groom handed the minister a quart bottle of charred corn whisky as a gift. The minister accepted and blessed the couple after the ceremony in Dunn on January 31.
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W. H. Carter
Carter
Quicker Relief From Headache
STANBACK acts fast soothing nerves and relieves headaches in minutes. It claims no unpleasant after effects and a balanced prescription eases neuralgia aching joints and periodic pains. Sealed in cellophane to stay fresh and pure. Price 10¢.
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Stanback
Nature
Talmadge to Wed Asheville Bride Tomorrow
Thomas R. Talmadge, brother of Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge, and Miss Alexina Wilkins of Asheville will marry here tomorrow afternoon with Governor Talmadge expected to act as best man.
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