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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1933
Page
4
The 1933 Blue Book of Southern Progress notes continued industrial growth in the South near the end of the Depression. It cites 1931 Southern manufacturing worth 7.864 billion dollars, ahead of the rest of the nation, with a 96 percent gain since 1914 and South plants spending about 1.929 billion on materials, fuel and power.
Parks and playgrounds officials announce the return of street showers for children this summer. Beginning this afternoon and each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the showers offer heat relief in a wholesome setting, with families noting the joy and improvised fun as kids enjoy spraying water.
Recent developments indicate the Roosevelt administration is near official recognition of Soviet Russia. The move would open vast Soviet trade channels for American goods and is seen as part of broader policy steps to raise prices and bolster the administration’s program.
Observers note three steps suggesting a shift toward friendly ties between Russia and America. Roosevelt's peace plea, a $4 million RFC loan for cotton purchases, and Lawrence Steinhardt's Sweden post to study recognition impacts signal potential policy changes. If recognized, Russia could gain favorable trade terms despite concerns over Communist aims.
The investigation to be launched in Greenville and Spartanburg South Carolina aims to decide how many machines one worker should supervise without harming health. Lawmakers have debated machine load for years with no final agreement. The federal probe, part of the national recovery program, is led by Senator Byrnes and Representative Taylor to reach a scientific conclusion.
Spanish-American War veterans in Winston-Salem condemn new deal pension reductions as punitive and unfair. They argue war profiteering and debt service demand sacrifices, while high retirement stipends for generals and admirals illustrate the disparity fueling their anger and calls for justice.
W A Bivins notes the new post office combines form and utility and reflects a political tone at the dedicatory exercises. He credits Hoover era work and Postmaster O R York for securing the construction funds, praising postal workers who keep mail moving through all weather and terrain. The piece also cites Postmaster General Farley as personally dry and critiques Prohibition and party lines while urging temperance in the lead up to the vote.
A 1990s boarder Joe Hooker tells a racial joke to Ed Rowell. Ed laughs at first then suffers an angina attack. Medicine restores him. he wakes smiling and says, Oh that funny Chink. Ed fully recovers and Joe Hooker never jokes again.
A sculptor, evicted from his D C studio for non payment of rent, angrily smashed all his statues with a hammer. He likely concluded that his profession was a bust.
A Pennsylvania thief was arrested after attempting to pawn a 1900 watch for 15 dollars. He underestimated the value of time and was taken into custody by authorities.
Bishop Joseph J Higgs and associates arrive to promote citizenship and organize local chapters of the Modern Educational and Religious Bureau in Winston Salem. The party, led by Rev J D Battle and Bishop B M Mitchell, will speak at local churches and clubs with a program titled The Possibilities of the South.
Mrs Victoria Wright aged 64 died at her home in James town after a brief illness though she had been bedridden 17 years following a stroke Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 30 pm at Oakdale M E Church with Rev C O Kennerly officiating Interment was in Pleasant Garden cemetery Pallbearers were J D Ward H B Gardner H M Grady H A Ward M B Campbell N E Toomes
Sue reads a letter addressed to Judge Thornton and contemplates life with Jack and a newfound girl named Sarah Lou. The pair discuss moving in, finishing chores, and enduring fatigue while savoring a shared moment of affection in a tea room by a brook.
Mrs. J. H. Jones, Mrs. Robert McGhee, Mrs. Annie Gardner and Misses Elma Hall Flora Breedlove and Mrs. Carroll carried flowers at a community gathering.
Billy Thurman Hunt aged 15 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hunt of 707 Kennedy Street, died Sunday afternoon after a one week illness from colitis. He leaves his parents, two brothers John Henry Hunt and Charles Roy Hunt, a infant sister, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Crawford of Montgomery County. Funeral will depart Kennedy Street tomorrow at 11 AM for Flint Hill M. E. Church in Montgomery County, with interment in Flint Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary FE Black aged 75 widow of James Black died at her home in Thomasville Route 1 at 1 15 this morning. She is survived by five daughters and two sons. Final rites set for Tuesday at Ivary Reformed Church with interment in the churchyard.
The Salvation Army issues an appeal for a spare refrigerator to aid a local family in urgent need. People with unused units are asked to call 423 to arrange donation and delivery.
Notice states a deed of trust recorded in Guilford County Book 417 Page 145 on January 7 1929. L Gest of the National Bank of High Point North Carolina acts as truster for Prudential.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale at public auction by Wachovia Bank & Trust Company as trustee for Prudential Insurance on premises at 931 East State Street High Point Guilford County North Carolina. Sale set July 20 1993 at 11 00 A M with 25 percent bid deposit required. Property includes Lots 33 34 35 36 of J A Morris and R T Holton Addition with improvements.
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