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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
8
Economics Minister Walther Funk stated Germany will not acknowledge Austrian state debts on legal moral or economic grounds. He said Berlin aims to reach agreement with Sir Frederick Leith-Ross the British government adviser.
An advertisement touts S.S.S. Tonic as a simple internal remedy to rebuild red cells, restore weight, energy, nerves, and skin health. It claims long-standing safety proven by research and urges purchase at drug stores. A separate speech notes Germany’s Austrian debts and political status following a revolutionary change.
The Rev. Israel Harding Noe, former dean of St. Marys Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis, returned home to Memphis and greeted by supporters after a Baltimore hospital stay to recover from a 22 day fast. He awaited an audience with Bishop James M. Maxon to discuss his future role in the diocese. Friends in Atlantic Beach, NC, discussed a potential Cathedral by the Sea if he returned to the Carolina coast.
UNCLE RAY explains how beavers build deep water homes by damming streams. They fell trees and limbs, roll logs to water, and use mud and stones to reinforce the dam while using their front legs and mouths as tools. Tomorrow: more about beaver dams.
In Bartlesville Oklahoma farm scene, Essie Matthews 37 and Leonard Overcast 43 were charged with murder after Matthews reportedly ordered her husband Benjamin Franklin Matthews 62 to drown in a slough. Overcast and Matthews allegedly confessed, with Overcast saying I done it and recounting holding Matthews under water while she gave directions from the bank.
Rev. Tom Hearn of Rockingham spoke at the Randolph County ministerial association meeting in Randleman on Evangelium in the Churches. Ministers voted to suspend summer meetings because revivals and Bible schools are underway. The next gathering will be at Asheboro’s Presbyterian church with Dr. C. G. Smith and Rev. L. R. O’Brien in charge.
Twelve year old Bernie Arnette of 712 East Russell Street in Gulfport Mississippi advances to the Southern marble championship finals in Gulfport after defeating Greensboro Memphis Lynchburg and Jackson. He also wins the Atlantic league title and a bicycle prize. Bernie aims to win the Southern title and a new suit for Sunday school.
The Guilford Superior Court calendar for a one week term is issued. Judge E C Bivens presides. Monday lists embezzlement and multiple assaults larceny and entering charges. Tuesday covers break ins larceny carnal knowledge and robbery with firearms. Wednesday includes murder and larceny. Thursday features embezzlement reckless driving and lottery aiding. Friday lists burglary manslaughter speeding and probi tion law. Watermelons are native to southern and tropical Africa.
War debts to the United States increased by more than 100 million dollars as June installments fell due. Of 13 debtor nations only Finland paid in full. Great Britain and others showed willingness to discuss settlements later. Interest of about 105 million dollars went unpaid, bringing total debt near 13 billion. Defaulting began five years ago.
In Media Pennsylvania Fthel R Hollenbaugh 24 testified she kept a tally of her husband’s abuses. She read the record showing she was struck 30 times kicked 12 times choked 25 times pulled from bed twice and then won a divorce.
Washington reports the Public Works Administration marks its fifth anniversary with plans for a billion dollar loan and grant program. Upon signing by President Roosevelt the lending program will allocate about 965 million dollars, with total spending projected at 1.886 billion over two years. Non federal projects will dominate, including schools waterworks and sewers. All states receive initial allotments, with a daily average of about 600 projects to start, as backlogged requests from earlier programs are processed.
The ad asserts kidney trouble causes backache and other pains. It claims kidneys remove waste from blood and recommends Doan's Pills, used for over 41 years, for relief by helping kidneys flush out waste.
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