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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
2
Ring Lardner and Jack Oakie, famed humorists, are linked in the Broadway comedy June Moon, a tin pan alley life satire. The show opens at the Broadhurst theater tomorrow and Saturday, promising a high spirited farce from two celebrated clowns of the stage.
An internal remedy promises to remove the cause of piles by improving blood circulation in weak areas. HEMROID, prescribed by Dr. J. S. Leonhardt, claims to stimulate circulation, reduce congested blood, and heal affected parts. Mann Drug Co. offers a bottle of HEMROID Tablets with a money back guarantee if it does not relieve pile agony.
The piece highlights humorist F. L. F. Lardner’s influence from You Know Me Al to June Moon. It notes the Broadway success of June Moon, its film adaptation preserving Lardner’s wit, and the Oakie character from Schenectady chasing a quick fortune in songs. The cast includes Wynne Gibson Frances Dee and Chevalier’s beloved co star.
The regular monthly meeting of the Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood will be held in the Sunday school rooms of the church Friday night at 6 45 o'clock. The program in charge of P J Dishner will be on Our Responsibility to the Boy. Supper will be served promptly at 6 45 by the Ladies aid of the church.
A local chapter of the Silver Town Safety League for preventing automobile accidents is being organized. Chief E. A. McGhee says nearly 100 members have enrolled with no membership fee. Members pledge to drive safely, observe signals, use proper passing, and maintain brakes lights and tires in safe condition.
The Bank of England maintains a churchyard adjoining its premises where many officials have been buried, reflecting a long-standing tradition of intertwining the institution with religious and social customs over the years.
At the first feeling of congestion and feverishness take Stanback, a harmless preparation designed to relieve aches and pains. Originally for coughs, it has become invaluable for breaking up colds with no bad after effects. Used by physicians and dentists throughout the South.
Mrs Henry W Peabody chair of the Woman s National Committee for Law Enforcement criticizes the Wickersham commission for not representing the viewpoint of American women She announces the formation of an unofficial national law enforcement commission of twenty women moving to Orlando Florida from Massachusetts and plans to submit a comparative report to President Hoover She notes women suffer most from the old regime and that their facts are essential to any prohibition study.
RALEIGH March 19 Co captains named for the 1932 State college boxing team are Red Espey of Hickory and H E Karig of Livingston New Jersey Karig will be a senior next winter He won three of six fights at 155 pounds this season Espey undefeated in heavyweight with six bouts this season State boxing debuted this winter under Lieut C H Elms in the military department and faced top southern teams.
James I of England who faced financial strain created the baronetcy as a hereditary title and sold gold baronets at five thousand dollars each to raise funds. The scheme blended royal prerogative with fundraising, establishing a new, enduring honor system that bridged nobility and commerce.
Pardon application filed for Mans Walker convicted 1930 in High Point for assault with deadly weapon. Notice invites interested parties to present petition by March 38 1931. Also administrator announces claims against Ava Robinson estate due by March 19 1932 with Wachovia Bank as administrator in Guilford County North Carolina.
In High Point, Judge Teague granted a motion for non-suit in the $50,000 alienation suit of Percy A. Mabe against Albemarle attorney I. R. Burleson after Mabe failed to appear for prosecution. Despite summonses and a cap left at the attorney's office, Mabe could not be located, while his attorney sought his presence. The suit alleged Burleson broke up Mabe’s home by attention to his wife and offered employment to her, with letters claimed to show admiration and urging the wife to return to Albemarle.
Weaver College will not consolidate with Rutherford College for the 1931-32 year, continuing as a separate institution. The decision follows a Greensboro conference discussion and a citizens committee pledge to cover operating expenses for the coming year, ensuring Weaver remains independent for at least one more year.
Two former inmates of Stonewall Jackson training school in Cabarrus County jail on arson charges. They confessed at a magistrate hearing to setting fires that destroyed two cottages at the institution. Earlier that week fires struck Samarcand Manor, a delinquent girls facility, with sixteen inmates charged in the blaze causing about 25 000 dollars in damage. training school losses were slightly higher.
A compact note records a mighty cuttlefish with arms enough to grasp a whale’s flank, illustrating an extraordinary marine moment. The passage preserves vivid sea imagery and hints at an ancient maritime tale.
Dr Charles Haddon Nabers pastor of First Presbyterian will deliver the commencement sermon for Thomasville High School. Dr Clement Volmer of Duke University will give the graduating address. The events run May 24 and May 29 at eight, in the Main Street school auditorium.
A contrivance to fit over any bottle makes a patent sprinkler for laundered clothes priced as low as ten cents. The notice urges having proper equipment for regular tasks like laundering.
A nurse touts Adlerika as a nondrug remedy that washes out poisons causing gas and nervousness. A quoted patient reports relief from heavy gas, constipation, and sleeplessness after one dose. Advertisement places Adlerika in St Paul Minnesota mail promotion with free sample offer.
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