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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1938
Page
8
A horizontal and vertical word puzzle honors an aviatrix who vanished at sea. Scattered clues mention aviation milestones, landmarks, and personal names while weaving terms for gems, fabrics, and measures through a themed grid.
A historical note recounts Helene Madison at age 17 breaking multiple world records in Miami and Jacksonville including a 100-yard dash in 1 minute 2.4 seconds and a 220-yard mark beating Gertrude Ederle. It notes her mile time of 24 minutes 34 seconds, still a top women’s record, and compares human speeds to fish and ocean liners with figures for salmon swordfish marlin and ships like Normandie and Queen Mary.
The Pleiades star cluster known as the Seven Sisters appears in ancient rites signaling the approach of spring. Astronomical traditions describe how the group marked the sun’s waning path as it crosses the equator moving north.
A Q A questions and answers on ear vibrations a son of a president killed in WWI the top diplomatic rank eminent domain and onion production leader Indiana.
A series of etiquette Q A items covers signing formal letters using full names, hostess position at tea, sharing one family newspaper, removing old wallpaper with boiling water and a putty knife, deodorizing the fridge pantry or cupboard with boiling water and charcoal, and filling a slender bottle with a straw to prevent air bubbles.
A shuffled page notes English usage tips and mispronunciations then shifts to motorboat speed records. It highlights Miss Britain III at 111 mph, Gar Wood Miss America X near 125 mph, and Bluebird over 129 mph, with remarks on water friction and propulsion. It ends with a leaflet offer for Famous Music Masters and tomorrow's topic.
Mario de Pimentel Brandao, Brazil's new ambassador, visits the White House to present credentials to President Roosevelt, pictured in diplomatic splendor as he meets U.S. officials.
A rolling stone collects no mess. Rosa Bonheur was the woman who wrote The Horse Fair. Pietro Toscanini is a famous conductor. Matthew Arnold was an American general and a traitor to his country. The last unit in a military formation is called the van.
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