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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1932
Page
5
Mr and Mrs C O Wright hosted a Friday evening party for their daughter Margaret Wright turning 15. Guests enjoyed games music and a green white decor theme with a candy centerpiece cake and ice service.
The Elm Street study group met Thursday in the school auditorium. Mrs M. Hall delivered an engaging talk on Home as a Recreation Center. Next meeting features L. R. Johnston on desirable habits from the school standpoint. Also noted are visits from Robert Gold of UNC and guests Mr. and Mrs. Biddle from Goldsboro.
Washington Council No 4 Daughters of America plans an old fashioned tacky party Thursday at 7 30 PM. All members urged to attend in costume.
An old advertisement promotes Fasteeth from Gckerd’s or a druggist. It promises all day comfort with no slipping or dropping, deodorizing effects, no gummy taste, and easy sprinkling on plates each morning.
The report notes continued discussion of the democratic tariff bill. Banking committee resumes hearings on the Glass bill to revise banking laws while judiciary committee reviews nominations. House votes on drainage relief bill and tax legislation progress. Ways and means and interstate commerce committees advance proposed amendments and railroad holding company regulation.
Church notices reflect on creation, Eve and Christ’s sacrifice, and the resurrection. The text links the Sabbath, rainbow, Passover, and communion to sacred memory, concluding with baptism as symbol of Jesus’ death and new life.
Three Norfolk men left for Hopewell to discuss plans after publicity surrounded their efforts. The trip follows a visit to Colonel Lindbergh at his home Tuesday, with conversations kept guarded. Lindbergh said he placed no specific significance on the information given, though the term specific was not explained.
RALEIGH March 28 strong northwest wind reached 30 miles an hour with no major damage. The Weather Bureau foresees a cold night with lows around 86 degrees in Raleigh and similar readings statewide. The disturbance accompanies yesterday’s storm that caused tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia and centers on the New Jersey coast.
P. R. Pope of Rocky Mount was elected president at the closing session in Elizabeth City. Raleigh was chosen as next year’s meeting place amid an attendance reported as years.
The Montenegrin mountain village of Danilovgrad shows strong American influence with dance endings reciting Home Sweet Home and party chatter invoking Casey at the Bat. The change is linked to Ljubo Pavichevich who traveled to America years ago.
Fred C. Clarke former Pirates manager and Maryland lawyer acting as receiver for the 101 Ranch auction faced shotgun fire when Colonel Zack Miller bankrupt owner, rose from illness to fend off visiting attorneys, driving them away.
New York reports on the Easter parade and religious services. Cardinal Hayes led mass at St Patrick's before 6,500 with attendees such as Alfred E. Smith while Fulton J Sheen urged focus on the kingdom of heaven. Bishop Manning preached at St John the Divine affirming Jesus' resurrection and eternal reign.
A fierce windstorm swept eastern Lincoln County causing extensive damage worth thousands of dollars. At Graham Morrison’s farm a new granary and outbuilding were destroyed, a tenant house moved from its foundation, and a 10-foot breach opened in the brick addition. Triangle reports wrecked houses, toppled chimneys, smashed windows, and a destroyed gunnery. Heavy rains followed, flooding lowlands and worsening destruction.
A storm system moves northeastward with warnings from northwest Cape Hatteras to New York at 0 30 a m and north to Nantucket by 1 p m Central Philadelphia area shows marked intensity as small craft warnings extend south of Hatteras to Savannah.
Advertisement claims Capudine soothes tense nerves for fast relief from headaches and nerve pains. It contains no opiates and does not upset the stomach. Sold by druggists in 10c 30c and 60c sizes or by the dose at fountains.
Sue asks Page for a loan to cover railroad fare so she can visit Jack who is gravely ill. Ruth prepares to host in Sue’s absence as Sue hurries to cash the check and catch a noon train, hoping Jack’s condition isn’t critical.
Sue worries over Arnold Page after a perilous moment with his illness. He notes a fierce cold and a restored voice while promising to improve. Sue resolves to contact Arnold Page about a troubling check and faces the fragile happiness tied to one person.
Two stylishly dressed bandits used a service elevator to reach Norman E. Besinger's penthouse in Chicago. They seized $22,000 in gems after restraining Mrs Besinger and servants with silk masks and revolvers, then fled within a 15 minute window. police have no leads.
W. L. Adams suffered heart beat pauses due to stomach gas after meals. Adlerika released the gas and he now eats anything without issue. Eckerd's.
MEMPHIS TENN Mar 28 L Jack Doty known as the oven man who lived inside an electric heated oven for 331 days was to be removed to Baptist Hospital for treatment. he suffered back and fog burns in a motor accident last May 3 in which two companions perished.
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