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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1933
Page
5
Social notes show the Willing Workers class meeting 7 30 Tuesday at 214 Kelly street with Mrs Dessie Motes. Other society items include birth of Walter Jackson Rouse and several club meetings led by Mrs Ball Mrs J A Morris and Mrs Roy Spearman at Brentley circle.
A local social update notes Miss Elsie Thomas visiting Mrs. J T Ferebee at 300 Steele Street and Fred Sechrest Jr. returning home from Gastonia’s North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital after seven months. Mrs Wright announces birth of son C B Jr at 1608 Welborn Street. The Hilliard Memorial Baptist W M S meets Tuesday at 7 30 for Home Missions week with a special offering and business.
Long Beach toll stands at about 63 dead with property damage near 25 million dollars as officials map quick start reconstruction. A state emergency council and Los Angeles chamber plan access to Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds while health teams deploy 125 sanitation squads and distribute milk bread water and vaccines to curb disease.
A packed schedule lists regular meetings across local groups this week. Tuesday events include Junior Service League, Wayside Garden Club at Mrs. Morris Brentley circle, DAR Alexander Martin chapter at Mrs. Raymond North Main, Altrusa at First Baptist, Eastern Star at Masonic hall, and Evening Garden Club at YWCA. Wednesday features Contract Club at Mrs. Casey Woodbrook court and Music Literature Department of the Woman's Club at Mrs. Woollen Hillcrest drive. Thursday hosts Beta Pi Club at Mrs. Powell Parkway, Entre Nous at Mrs. Phillips Parkway, and Tea and Topics at Mrs. Wall Hillcrest drive. Friday afternoon sees Lotus Club at Mrs. Crooks North Hamilton and Canterbury Club at Mrs. Geddie Hillcrest drive, with American Legion Auxiliary at Mrs. Snow Woodbrook court in the evening.
Dr Pomeroy urged vaccination against typhoid as the quake toll burned through Long Beach and surrounding communities. Unrest was low with only one arrest in the district while 100 structures were marked for razing. Fleet bluejackets led citizen patrols as 20 600 motorists visited devastated areas. 6 000 allowed in. Work crews cleared hazards and students began an early Easter break across several cities.
An old advert promotes MELLO-GLO face powder claiming a healthy glow smooth coverage hides lines and minimizes pores without shine or a pasty look. It touts a new French process for purity and fragrance and offers a $1.00 free trial through Mann Drug Store and Eckerd's.
About 22 buildings deemed unusable as the board of education discloses. Closures are precautionary to allow building inspectors to conduct thorough safety investigations of the structures.
Long Beach endures post disaster conditions as shelters run by Salvation Army National Guard American Legion and Boy Scouts. Banks to open with limited withdrawals. a week off from public schools may extend. Many schools unfit for use with razing likely. Gas off. bread lines in the park draw affluent residents.
Walter Hagen of Detroit won his own golf tournament in Jacksonville as he shot 71 67 138 to lead the field in the $1 000 open he sponsored and declined to share in the money. Dick Metz of Deal New Jersey and Al Espinosa of Akron Ohio tied for second at 140 and each won 275. Harry Cooler Craig Wood and Charlie Guest tried for the next money at 141 and collected 158 3 Seach.
Sue works at Arnold Page's notes as Jack nears discharge. Insurance covers some bills, but extra expenses loom. She plans a convalescent room in the living area with firelight, roses, and a special tea setup to welcome Jack home.
Margery Hale narrates a tense morning as she prepares for Jack taking an ambulance to a hospital after a leg injury. She anticipates his father’s absence and rushes through a city trip, hoping for quick news while fearing the worst. Upon reaching the hospital, she finds Jack’s room emptied and his voice and smile gone.
The High Point High School band presents a concert in the auditorium of the Junior High school next Sunday at 3 30 PM. The program will be directed by M B E Jones, the high school band director.
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate a note to continue temporarily as vice president on the Philippine Islands. The request seeks approval to extend the current arrangement.
The High Point Christian En deavor Union will hold its quarterly mass meeting at the Central Friends church Tuesday evening at 7:80 o'clock. Each society is urged to send a large delegation and report quarter’s work. A J Koonce, former state president, will speak informally and discuss the state convention at High Point college in June.
California banks were authorized today to advance funds under federal relief measures as part of a broader economic stabilization effort. The move aims to ease liquidity for businesses and individuals affected by market disruptions.
Raleigh March 13 The North Carolina revenue commissioner said taxpayers should file income tax returns by March 15 even if checks accompany the returns cannot be cashed yet. Checks drawn on adequate balances will be accepted for collection and may be held until banks reopen. No penalty or interest if the return is timely. otherwise penalties and interest apply after March 15.
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