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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1932

Page

3

Phan tom car demo shows radio controlled tires

A demonstration showcases a car controlled by radio with tires from Goodrich Safety Silver town claiming added built in features not found in competing tires.

Hitler’s Nazi Drive Aims at New Government Power

Lieut. Col. Franz Von Papen reported to have agreed to form a new German government with Hitler’s backing The three conditions include a general election Nazi censorship and ban on demonstrations to be lifted and the brownshirt ban to be lifted Von Papen’s role as ex spy and his selection by President Hindenburg are noted as key to potential coalition and Catholic party stance

von Papen Frederick Kuh United Press Berlin Adolph Hitler Franz von Papen United States Hitler Germany Ant Washington Karl Boyed von Hindenburg Reichstag Bruening

Daisy the elephant faces uncertain fate in Honolulu

Fragmentary lines describe Daisy an elephant in Honolulu refusing a gift and prompting questions about what to do next as a character voice laments she will not reveal plans while awaiting a suggestion from someone.

Honolulu Daisy

Whitsett Dates Elected for State Convention Representatives

Whitsett News notes debaters Kate McLean Hazel Thompson and Emily and Ruth Hinshaw elected to represent the Whitsett Christian Endeavor Society at the State convention in Salisbury on June 13. Memorial Day observances at Mount Hope Reformed Church featured sermons and addresses by local clergy and lay leaders.

Whitsett N. C Whitsett Christian Endeavor Society Salisbury Kate McLean Hazel Thompson Emily Ruth Hinshaw Mount Hope Reformed Church Chas Hiatt Claude Loma Tesh Greensboro Guilford College Gibsonville

Memorial celebration at Friends church next Sunday

Final preparations are underway for the annual memorial and historical celebration at the Friends church. The event will be held next Sunday June 5 with both morning and afternoon exercises and a full program noted as one of the best yet.

the Friends Church Unusur “Ntes

Grain crisis as flood swaps hoppers for flames in Idaho

In Pocatello Idaho farmers battled flood debris as hoppers clogged creek beds. They shoveled out the metal parts, carting them away at roughly ten minute intervals, forming large piles to burn the ruined equipment.

Pocatelia, Ida

R F D Carriers Call for 10 Percent Budget Cut

The R F D carriers in Aiken County announce at their annual convention their willingness to take a ten percent cut to help Congress balance the budget. They express readiness to endure the reduction with acceptance.

Aiken Congress Aiken County

Not Too Old on Memorial Day Parade Route

In Chicago on Memorial Day veterans of the Civil War volunteered to march on foot along Michigan Avenue. Three aged survivors refused to ride and marched with a drum and two flags showing their spirits.

Chicago Michigan Boulevard

Birthday gathering honors Mr Lowe with relatives present

Last Sunday Mr and Mrs James Lowe hosted relatives including both mothers for his birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Eugene Ward and families from Pleasant Garden and Floyd Dillon of Loganton PA. Mr and Mrs Robert Bolling visited the latter's sister in High Point who has been ill.

James Lowe Mr. Lowe Eugene Ward Pleasant Garden Floyd Dillon Loganton Pennsylvania Robert Bolling High Point

Mr Finley Hiatt Visits Sister In Greensboro

Mr Finley Hiatt of Greensboro visited his sister Mrs R L Borum on Sunday.

Finley Hiatt Greensboro R. L. Borum

Mr and Mrs R F Jordan and Mr and Mrs Wesley Gordon

A clipped social note lists Mr and Mrs R F Jordan and Mr and Mrs Wesley Gordon as attendees at a recent gathering. The brief item records their presence without detailing events or location.

R. F. Jordan Wesley Gordon

Social notes from High Point area guests and ill resident

Guests Sunday of Mr. Joe Copple and daughter south of High Point. Relatives from Ramseur visit Mrs. Carey Bulla who remains ill at her home here.

Glenn Wheeler Bikin Ed. B. Wheeler Joe Copple High Point Ramseur Carey Bulla

Howard Skeen Spent Sunday at Home

Howard Skeen spent Sunday at his residence, staying in after a quiet day at his dwelling.

Howard Skeen

Miss Ruth Wood Visits Frances Williams in High Point

Miss Ruth Wood spent the week end with Miss Frances Williams at her home in High Point. Mrs. Lester Davis who has been confined to her home for several months still remains unimproved.

Jean McLean Raleigh Kate McLean Ruth Wood Frances Williams High Point Lester Davis

Canadian inventor builds grooved propeller to cut ship vibration

A Canadian innovator has developed a ship propeller with grooves cut into each blade to allow air to escape and reduce vibration, potentially improving steadiness and efficiency at sea. The design targets smoother operation and may impact future propeller technology.

Lawrence Assails Campaign Tactics and Defends War Record

Lawrence a Winston-Salem labor leader and candidate for commissioner of labor defended his war record amid Fletcher campaign attacks. He cited Navy service from July 1918 to Sept 1921 and Legion membership proof to counter letters questioning his veteran status and overseas service.

Lawrence Fletcher Army American Legion Navy Department of Labor Naval Training Station Hampton Roads North Carolina Hickory Winston Salem Charlotte Tom C. Daniels New Bern E.B. Stafford Winston-Salem Legion

Slacker Law Goes Into Effect as War Drive Intensifies

On June 1 1918 the general slacker order taking men from useful pursuits into the army went into effect. Across the western front German storm troops advanced across the Ourcq river deep into allied positions while fighting raged near Rheims and French troops held ground with high ground support. Officials reported German bulletins of great victories but allied HQ believed the crucial drive had passed its peak.

Slacker United States Ourcq River Rheims

Huge Reclamation Project Aims to Reclaim Land in Greece

American engineers begin a vast reclamation program in Macedonia region Greece to reclaim 150000 acres. The work is scheduled for completion next year by the team from the reclamation service.

Greece Macedonia

Fugitive Returns to Face Murder Charge

Henry Gurkin, long sought for years, returns to Roanoke Rapids to face charges in the 1913 murder of Thomas Shaw. Cobb was executed after a prior trial. Gurkin, an accessory before the fact, had fled on bond and surrendered.

Littleton Henry Gurkin Justice Gurkin Thomas Shaw Roanoke Rapids Shaw Msc Five Kid Cobb Cobb Bond Halifax County

Metal Globe to Showcase Earth at Chicago World’s Fair

A giant metal globe standing like an eight story building will symbolize the earth and hold a display of prehistoric monsters at the Chicago World’s Fair next year.

Atlas Silk Moth Towers Over Its Kin With 12 Inch Wings

The Atlas silk moth becomes the giant of its kind with a wingspan of 12 inches, marking a remarkable size among silkworms and related species.

Atlas

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