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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1930

Page

5

Swiss Boy Finds American Freer Life Than Europe

Hermann Bachtold, 22, Swiss heir to a textile business, praises American democracy and lack of class restraints. Studying hosiery in High Point for nine months, he worked at Commonwealth Hosiery and visited other plants. He plans to return to Switzerland May 15 aboard the Lapland, after studying in Poughkeepsie and Laconia.

Hermann Baehhtold Mr. Bachtold America Herisau Switzerland High Point Commonwealth Hosiery FE. W. Freeze New York Lapland Red Star Line Hermann Baechtold

Swiss Visitor Relates American Life In New York

A Swiss visitor comments on New York's advertising, architecture, factory quality, and wealth, contrasting American business with Swiss norms. He notes differences in motion pictures, church choice in High Point, and government equality, plans 12 weeks of mandatory military training in Switzerland after age 20.

New York High Point Switzerland Congress Bachtold England Germany France Canada Atlantic Kontonsschule

Automobile Production Falls Below 1929 Level in March

Detroit dispatch reports March motor vehicle output dipped from 1928, with passenger cars totaling 335,789 versus 513,344 a year earlier and trucks down from 70,032 to 64,200. Three months total 998,566 cars, compared with 1,452,910 in the same period last year.

DETROIT—(/P

Duke Coeds Hold Annual May Revel at Duke Stadium

May Day pageant at Duke University drew thousands from the Carolinas. Miss Maude McCracken of Durham crowned Queen of May as peasants, processions, and gypsy scenes unfolded. Taurian Players then staged Lady Windermere's Fan in Duke Auditorium with a large audience.

Durham Duke University Duke Stadium Carolinas Maude McCracken Taurian Players Student Dramatic Organization Oscar Wilde Lady Windermere Duke Auditorium Eppie Plyler Ola Simpson Dorothy Jeanette Norlina Lucie Thompson Creedmoor Elizabeth MacFayden Concord Hal Grimes Lexington Alyse Smith Burlington Bessie Martin Beaumont Tex Vertie Moore Roxboro Peggy Lavinder Abingdon Margaret Moore Forest City Alma Wyche Weldon Margaret Bennett Blackstone

May Day Pageant Dances Feature National and Local Cast

The pageant lists a diverse cast of Misses from Virginia North Carolina and beyond performing the Misses Mary Bradsher Iris Belamy and others as child and adult dancers. Liesel Hermelink of Dresden and Laura Seeley of Ozone Park perform solo peasant dances. University faculty oversee the event with Mrs William M Blackburn directing and committees chaired by Iva Pitt Cornelia Yarborough Betty Burch and Margaret Moore among others.

Virginia Mary McGhee Atlanta Wallace Shryrock Lewis Branscombe Alexander Davison Elizabeth Ormond Beatrix Cress Arlene Wilson Eleanor Rankin Barbara Shryrock Jeana Davison Flore Best Fremont Margaret Boddie Durham Alice Burwell Warrenton Anna Douglas High Point Geraldine Fletcher McColl S. C Dorothy Eaton Asheville Margaret Griffin Woodland Mary Langston Goldsboro Kathleen Mack Lexington Anna Moses Fay Mulholland Marianna Nicks Roxboro Helen Peacock Salisbury Elizabeth Pollard Eleanor Rodgers East Northfield Margaret Howard Dunn Mary Hoyle Greensboro Carolyn Kirby Charlotte Edith Lucas Elizabeth Sellars Burlington Carmen Patterson Helen Shipp Isabella Wannamaker University Band G. E. Leftwich, Jr Messrs H. M. Holtz Newark N. J A. J. Tannenbaum Paterson Mildred Murrell Henderson Lillian Allen Jane Barker Florence Dailey Mebane Kathryn Davies New Hartford Conn Deans Holland Martha Howie Irene Long Concord Elizabeth Matthews Patsy McKay Dorothy Newsome Evelyn Newton Elizabeth Powell Warsaw Rebecca Royall Smithfield Virginia Ragan Gastonia Catherine Shankle Mr. Gilead Eunice Smith Pantego Ora Lee Smith Albemarne Margaret Valley Hendersonville Ola Bell Whitehead Wel Don Elizabeth York Morris Pleins Mary Bradsher Petersburg Elizabeth Caldwell Monroe Edith Henry Clare Honeycutt Elizabeth McAnally Richmond Mary Moorman Bristol Leonora Murphy Warren Evelyn Rogers Iris Bellamy Leonora de Bruyne Elizabeth Clark Wilmington Helen Card Hettie English Mt. Olive Ida P. Eatman Bailey Eva D. English Marjorie Glasson Lois Foster Margaret Harriss Betsy Perrow Duham Isabelle Wannamaker William M. Blackburn Julia Grout Vivian Moize Hazen Smith Iva Pitt Roanoke Rapids Cornelia Yarborough Betty Burch Vivian Moire W. M. Blackburn Margaret Moore Forest City Helen Jenkins Clayton Virginia Hobgood East Duke Lawn Esther Morris Raleigh Frank Mitchell Hazel Johnson Ingold Jean Stewart Sara Ownbey

Local Tax List Continues With Property Values

Narrower column continues listing amounts tied to residents and addresses. Names include F. M. Hedrick, Hyacinth Hedrick, Mrs. John C. Teague, Mrs. Fred Sheffield, James Leazer, Dora Freeman and others. Values range around mid thirty thousands. Addresses cited include Carr, Hill Crest Drive, Davis and East Green areas.

Konjola Proved Master Remedy for Liver and Nerve Ailments

Miss Clara Klain of Louisville credits Konjola with curing long standing liver stomach and nerve troubles. She reports rapid weight gain improved appetite and restful sleep within weeks. The medicine is described as a post meal systematic treatment sold at Main No 1 Drug Store High Point NC and by druggists regionwide.

Konjola Clara Klain West Jefferson Street Louisville High Point North Carolina South Main Street

Dames Ahoy to Open at American Theatre

Universal all talking comedy Dames Ahoy features Glenn Tryon Otis Harlan and Eddie Gribbon in a romp about women and humor. Helen Wright stars as leading woman with performances slated for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at the American Theatre.

Glenn Tryon Otis Harlan Eddie Gribbon Universal

Local Residents List Addresses and Sums

A compiled record lists individuals and addresses with associated monetary amounts. Entries include P. E. Phillips 2310 English and Ed J. Welch 1403 East Lexington avenue with figures. other names appear with street locations in High Point and Ragan.

P. E. Phillips P. E. Philips H. F. Moore High Point Ed J. Welch East Lexington Avenue Millie Crickmore George B. Johnston J. E. Robertson Ragan L. A. Caudle George H. Jacobs Howell J. H. Redding Carroll Redding Frances Lewis Chestnut W. E. Myers

Mail Planes Near Schedule

In 1929 air mail firms completed 92 percent of the mileage planned by the Post Office, reflecting strong adherence to routes and schedules despite early aviation challenges.

Washington (P Post Office

Mountain air praised for lung cleansing benefits

A brief note extols mountain air as ideal for cleansing the lungs and improving breathing. The suggestion centers on outdoor exposure and fresh high-altitude conditions.

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