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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
2
Ruth and Ruth's sister Sue endure a masked intruder in their home. The burglar steals cash, gagging Rath with a pillow and cutting all telephone lines as he escapes through the front door. The women fear sleeping there and plan to seek help while the house remains in eerie silence.
Six Guilford nominees on the Democratic ticket pledge cooperation with the High Point Women's Club and Rotarians to support a statewide program against adult illiteracy. Each candidate cites the aim of lifting North Carolina from low literacy ranks and pledges varied levels of support despite fiscal concerns.
Sue and Ruth report a masked robbery to Sally and rush to Ruth’s house in a snowstorm. They describe the incident, discuss potential tracks, and phone police headquarters while Sally notes relief and lingering worry.
David Elmer Walden Jr. aged sixy? years died at 321 Greer Street Wednesday at 4 PM after a three week illness from heart disease. Born in High Point April 26, 1926 he was son of D E Walden and Dora Latham Waldon. He leaves two sisters Lois Wanda Waldon and Helen F Waldon. Funeral at home Friday at 2 PM conducted by Rev C F Womble Highland M E church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
City officials ordered new police equipment from Jacob Reed and Sons Philadelphia for 26 officers. The total bill is 697.70 dollars. The garments are heavier than standard summer wool and suitable for cold weather, per Chief W. G. Friddle.
The finance and budget committee of the Uwharrie Scout Council met at the scout executive’s office with B. W. Hackney presiding and approved the council’s annual budget for the Uwharrie area. Members present were Willis Johnson F. J. Sizemore C. W. Perry Co E. Diftfendal W. B. Hall and G. B. Daniels.
North Carolina traffic league delegates meet at Wrightsville Beach for their annual session. Committee reports form the core of discussions with Julius W. Cone of Greensboro and W. L. Thornton Jr. of Winston-Salem among leaders guiding talks.
Charlie Chaplin ended a three week visit to Japan and sailed from Yokohama aboard the Hikawa Maru for Seattle. The voyage is due June 14. Before leaving he met Admiral Saito at his official residence and asked to view the room where former Premier Suyoshi Krukai was fatally shot.
New Wonderful MELLO GLO Face Powder claims to smooth pores and hide fine lines. French process touted for easier spread and longer wear.
Advertisement touts Calotabs as the superior laxative for biliousness and congested liver. One tablet at night with water cleanses by morning, claiming no taste or nausea and renewed energy, with a money back guarantee.
The text notes a 14 year timeline in Greensboro and records the appointment of the licitor for the Twelfth Judicial District by Governor O. Max Gardner on February 8, 1932.
Multiple newspapers praise H. L. Koonts for appointment as solicitor, noting his impeccable character and distinguished career. Reports from Journal Sentinel Winston and Lexington Dispatch cite broad approval and the 12th district’s confidence in his state court service.
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