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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
12
Puzzle clues list many words for a historical newspaper page feature. Across and down hints include terms for offices, measurements, actions, and common nouns, with a focus on biographical and linguistic entries.
Uncle Rays Corner explains the origin of the clown nickname Joyes from Joseph Grimaldi a famed 19th century performer. Grimaldi born in England rose to London stage fame with clever singing tumbling and funny words. A London doctor even advised visiting him to uplift a sick man who proclaimed he was Grimaldi himself. The tale illustrates how Grimaldi’s fame popularized clowns in circuses.
A column by Roberta Lea Q answers etiquette questions. It covers accepting informal personal invitations, not insisting on carrying a companion's parasol while walking, and explains that champignons on menus means mushrooms.
A quiz and reflections on humor and clowns. It recalls Joseph Grimaldi’s centennial death and notes the evolution of circuses from a few clowns to many performers. It also promotes a leaflet titled Your Body at Work and signs off with Uncle Ray.
Word study and usage tips from Lessons in English by W. K Gordon. Focuses on common misuses, spelling notes, and vocabulary building with examples and guidance for expanding the reader’s lexicon.
Anne Ashley answers reader questions on cleaning and household care. Peroxide can sterilize toothbrush bristles weekly, and glycerine added to soapy water helps bubbles last longer. Borax solution can remove casserole stains.
Public auction will sell the property described as part of lots 7 and 8 in block J Willenbar Terrace High Point Township Guilford County to the highest cash bidder at 2 o’clock p.m. on July 6 1937 at the east door of the Superior Courthouse Greensboro NC. Assignee F M Ferrer Lovelace & Kykman Attorneys.
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