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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
6
William Keir McKenney writes on bridge strategy and technique for the American Contract Bridge League offering guidance on bidding and play. The column provides analytical tips aimed at improving readers understanding and performance at the card table.
Bridge article discusses eight card suit divisions and trump strategy. It explains choosing eight cards four four versus five three, with an example where partner has four hearts and spades length matters. The text details ruffing, discards, and maintaining trump control to manage diamonds and spades.
The NCERT group continues the membership drive in High Point urging old members to stay, as the concert plan promises quality music for next year. City leaders including C. S. Grayson and Mrs. C. F. Tomvo express support, highlighting benefits to schools, clubs, and civic culture.
Granville H. Montgomery of Frederick Maryland will start a two week revival at 1612 Highland Avenue next Sunday. He is a noted minister, superintendent of the Pennsylvania Center, and editor of the Holiness Advocate, author of several books. The public is invited to attend.
A man should seat the ladies in the taxi with the right-hand seat for the first or sole guest, or sit opposite them with his back to the driver if multiple ladies travel. For a ball, formal evening dress is required. Responding to a tea invitation is not obligatory.
A vocabulary note emphasizing correct spelling and usage. Neurology is defined as the science dealing with the nervous system. The guide provides pronunciation cues new-rol-o-ji with stressed second syllable and vowel sounds as in doll and obey.
A muslin cover fitted over a garment in the closet prevents wear. Use a front slit for easy removal and replacement. For tomato stew or sauce, cook uncovered to avoid burning and sticking to the pan.
Decalcomania is the art or process of transferring pictures and designs from specially prepared paper to china, glass, or similar surfaces. The Tiber is the river on which Rome lies. The Complete Angler by Izaak Walton has passed through about 200 editions. A U S Navy captain ranks higher than an Army captain.
In Chapter IX of Mrs. Doc, Eric Kane battles his love for Emily Warren while managing a dangerous dam project. Emily’s arrival at a country club dance brings emotional tension as Eric contemplates leaving the affair behind but admits his love after a silent kiss.
J E Marsh Jr a High Point manufacturer urged residents to defeat the proposed 6.5 million hydro electric project saying it would cost at least 285000 annually with 12.4 to 12.6 mills per kwh and leave Duke Power as a cheaper option, urging council to abandon the plan in favor of the Duke contract.
High City officials inquiry reveals a new law restricting carnivals near High Point city lake. The bill, introduced by Senator Gold and linked to Jamestown concerns, would ban carnivals within half a mile of the city park on Sundays. Carnival equipment near city park, once run by R D Penny on E D Steele property, is affected.
The United States lists 2374 airports and landing fields. California has 177 airports, followed by Florida with 129. The figures reflect state counts in the nationwide aviation infrastructure.
The First Baptist Church in the city reports strong attendance and many conversions as a series of daily services continues with Rev A S Hale of Mount Airy as preacher and E E Rutledge of Charlotte leading songs. Birthdays are remembered with a churchwide chorus. Pastor Dr A B Conrad remains ill at Burrus Memorial hospital and hopes to attend next week.
City council to meet an adjourned session at 7 30 tonight to review hydroelectric project bids opened at city hall Wednesday morning. Engineers expect to complete bid tabulation today for presentation at the session. No action indicated on whether another vote will be taken.
Readers are asked a Bible based prompt about a 30 minute period of absolute silence in Heaven The item then mixes playful references to historical figures and captions such as Black Dan the proto martyr and the sage of Chelsea with French royalty and Champs de Mars in a brain teaser style feature
City Attorney Grover H. Jones explained High Point’s hydroelectric plan at the Kiwanis Club session at the Elwood Hotel. He traced the power system since 1890 and compared offers and financing as the city weighs building a plant versus buying from private sources. He noted a government grant of 2 921 600 dollars and proposed revenue bonds of 3 571 000 dollars to fund the project and a non partisan power commission to operate it.
Uncle Rays Corner surveys warm-blooded ocean animals. It describes whales seals sea lions and sea elephants with blubber for cold waters. Sea otters walruses and fur trade impact are noted. The piece closes with a signoff and a sales note for a leaflet.
The State Highway and Public Works Commission delays awarding a about $75 000 contract for bridge approaches and street work in High Point awaiting Federal Bureau of Public Roads guidance. City Manager E M Knox seeks concrete pavement substitution to save maintenance costs. Leon Ellis of Greensboro was low bidder on both options.
Mrs Ida Thames Walker 70 widow of Henry A. Walker former head of Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co died at her son Henry Walker Jr s home in Kinston. She leaves two daughters Mrs Robert A Adams of Indianapolis and Mrs Charles B Castner of Louisville. Her funeral will be in LouisvilleKy tomorrow.
The Rev. L M Chaffin aged 75 and a retired minister who served churches for 50 years was buried today in Jonesboro after dying at home yesterday from a heart attack. A Robeson county native he leaves his widow nine children two sisters and several grandchildren.
Mrs. Margie Hubbard widow of Herman Hubbard died at her home route 2 Thomasville at 2 45 P M Thursday after a week long illness with pneumonia She was 31 and daughter of Lee and Mattie Moffitt Overcash native of Thomasville Survived by two children Betty Joe and Betty Elizabeth
The project shows about 400000 dollars less than the estimate. The program today was led by E M Dudley. Guests included E C Houston of New York City Dan W Smith of High Point and Don Whitfield of Charlotte.
Hubbard of the home, her father and mother and six brothers led by Willie James Edward Avery and Clifford Overcash along with sister Miss Audrey Overcash from Thomasville are mourners. A Southside Baptist church funeral is set for Saturday at 2 30 p m with Rev Britt conducting. The body lies in state from 1 30 p m at the church. Burial will follow in Unity Chapel church cemetery.
Mrs. Floriena Turner 72 died at her home at 4 Depot Street after weeks of illness. She is survived by husband Jasper Turner three sons Earl and Jesse of Thomasville Ernest of Denton two daughters Mrs Emma Daniels of Thomasville and Mrs Betty Warner of Lexington Route 2 and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services set for Saturday afternoon at 4 30 at Emmanuel Reformed Church.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Lola Scarlett of Lexington Route 2 died last night. Burial will be held this afternoon at Grubb's cemetery.
Kernersville March 17 the local post of the American Legion plans a 20th anniversary observance at the regular monthly meeting on Thursday March 23 at 7 15 p m Commander C Bodenhamer reports the Kernersville organization of ex service men.
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