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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
9
Washington society crowd at a fashion show reacts to cotton frock designs priced from 8.65 to 24 dollars. Organizers tout new cotton fabrics, clever silhouettes, modern laces, and accessory tricks that elevate everyday dresses from casual to smart.
The senate nears passage of a vast supply and education funding package. A major revenue bill and ad valorem tax changes are debated as the chamber aligns with the house on school funding, local debt rules, and state college tuition policies.
A 1952 advertisement features Mrs Mabel Proctor of San Francisco praising Kruschen Salts as a fat loss aid. The copy promises weight reduction in four weeks with small daily doses and emphasizes ease without dieting.
Campbell college debaters won the junior college championship east of the Mississippi at Binefield West Virginia. Team members Lincoln Park High Point John Lambert Raleigh R B Tripp and Hugh Archie Matthews Buies Creek. They had earlier won the North Carolina junior college title at High Point and finished the season with one win in twelve debates.
Guilford County, facing its monthly obligations on March 1, paid about 93 000 in bonded debt and 3 000 in interest and principal with cash. Only 8 600 of unpresented claims remain, now expected to be paid shortly. payrolls will be payable by check, with April 1 cash readiness noted and tax collections anticipated to rise after the April 1 penalty. Willis Booth says state school funds are due within days.
Mrs Ida L Wood attended the funeral of her niece Dorothy Coble at Climax on Wednesday of last week. Roll Jordan of Trinity spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R Z Jordan at Mere. Mery Meredith of Mid Point attended services at Deep River church Sunday.
Mr and Mrs T J Jones and daughter Faye spent Sunday in the Holly Springs community and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Maco.
Mrs. John Rocket hosted a short visit in Asheville for Williames who returned home after a few days away.
Mrs Rufue Smith and Mrs Reuben Jorden were all day guests Thursday of Mrs Wesley Jordan of High Point.
Mrs Emma L. Pope of Trinity spent a few days here with relatives and returned home last Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Macy Borum and family spent Sunday with Mrs Borum s parents Mr and Mrs J br Sullivan on the Winston road.
Mrs. Belle Lyndon of High Point visited on Sunday, staying at the home of her sister Mrs. R. L. Borum.
The senate restored appropriations to near joint committee levels across agencies. Agriculture administration received 202 460, experiment station 28 500, seed improvement 5 000 yearly. Highway funds set at 1 000 maintenance, 120 200 administration, 400 000 motor vehicle bureau, 4 600 000 county highways, with 514 800 county loan repayment first year and 509 650 second year. A new highway construction allotment of 250 000 was approved for year one.
When skin is fiery and itchy eczema tortures the body, Peterson's Ointment promises quick relief and healing. The ad claims unique ingredients prevent rashes pimples and blemishes, urging sufferers to obtain a box from their drug store.
In Cane River on March 20, Galax leaves push a spring resurgence of the galax leaf trade. Florists buy the leaves for wreaths and corsages while pickers boost supplies to meet steady demand. wholesale prices run twenty to twenty five cents per hundred and retail about ten cents a twenty five.
Henderson on the ap news wire reports a showman from Florida en route to New Jersey had his car stolen during a meal stop. A box of snakes and rattles, moccasins and other reptiles were secured to the vehicle’s back, leaving police and the embarrassed owner puzzled over the odd theft.
New York residents face a mystery date for legal beer as March 30 reports suggest April 7 may bring beer, or may be delayed by Albany action. If a state control bill passes, licenses and tax rules may delay beer until licenses are issued, potentially pushing sales back several weeks.
Morgenthau plans a rapid liquidation of cooperative market groups under the new farm credit framework. Babcock stays on eight to ten weeks as the board handles remaining sales and restructuring for cooperatives that have not benefited from sales. Commodity loan totals are listed, including grape products, dairy, wheat, wool, and livestock credits.
L L Jenkins a former Asheville banker and Gaston County native died in Asheville Tuesday night. His body was brought to Gastonia for a 3 PM funeral at the First Baptist Church with burial in the Jeakine Craig cemetery. Pallbearers and honored guests from several towns attended.
Richard Wilson of Kings Mountain was awarded a Boy Scouts of America National Court of Honor heroism certificate for saving William Whitesides from drowning in Lake Montania last summer. He is the son of Rev. Richard Wilson and the first in the Piedmont area to receive this honor.
Authorities in Columbia probe an alleged 12 8 thousand dollar fraud linked to Sumter figures. One man, Ndament, reportedly died by suicide in a Columbia hotel after bail issues. W. Forester, N. Forester brother, S A Sauls and W B Freeman face warrants and bonds set at five thousand dollars each.
The Augusta city council hires a committee to study bypassing Georgia 1906 1917 dry law to license 3.2 beer sales. Mayor Jennings notes past license revenues while councilmen Allen and Brabelding cite $94 000 yearly earnings from 1906 to 1917. A potential tax on near beer sales is discussed if South Carolina adopts a beer bill.
Federal investigators searched into two threat letters sent to State Representative G. W. Cover Jr. of Andrews. The notes demanded large sums of money with threats against Cover and his family. A package left at the spot was not claimed as investigators pursued clues and details remain under wraps.
Ray Lee Gilli more, a 16 year old high school student, remains missing from his Shelby home after ten days. Police say they are at a loss for a clear search track as they pursue leads and potential sightings.
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