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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1933
Page
4
A reflective piece argues legislators adjourned at noon by turning clocks to noon, suggesting people cheat clocks to push beyond quitting time. It contrasts routine schedules with the thrill of working past set hours, praising perseverance in truly meaningful work.
The article urges clean premises to prevent flies which spread germs. It notes soldiers killed by diseases carried by flies in the Spanish American War and argues that eradicating winter fly populations before 150 new flies hatch can reduce the pest. Collective effort will make the community healthier.
Amid economic decline home and industrial fires rise sharply with fires costing Americans about $200 a minute or $105000 daily. Arson is blamed for many blazes and insurers suspend paying fire claims for 60 days after reports as the rise overwhelms claims systems.
The text urges swift action to curb arson to protect lives and property. It notes fires threaten livestock and valuables, strain insurance losses, and require thorough investigations to prevent future outbreaks as eight million dollars in losses rise monthly.
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes urges faster criminal appeals in federal courts and calls for reform to cut delays in state and county courts. He says swift trials deter crime and assure the public that justice is swift and crime does not pay.
The world today welcomes President Roosevelt's call for disarmament aligned with the MacDonald plan and world economic conference cooperation. He warns that a selfish victory leads to ultimate defeat, challenging nations hindering the disarmament process with unequal concessions.
Bruce Catton notes the government acts despite public doubt to launch a jet of jobs aimed at restoring employment, easing social unrest, and aiding recovery. Reformers long urged these measures, often dismissed as radical, but now broad support arises from a need to address the downturn.
The piece argues that city slum clearance and labor reform measures are pursued not for long-term public good but to stimulate money flow and reduce unemployment. It notes social workers and reformers have long pushed these goals, now embraced by industry and government to revive prosperity.
A wartime proposal sparked by a few men aims to test a new government run power system at Muncle Shoals. The project envisions a laboratory for experimenting with industry, agriculture and public utility management as a model for broader national use.
Peggy McMath returns to class after a kidnapping episode and becomes the center of attention as fellow students press her for details. Teachers advise against discussing the incident to help her resume normal school life, but recess chatter overrides guidance.
Reports reveal 12,000 children under 16 in Pittsburgh clothing shops work 60 hours a week earning 2 to 3 dollars. Fines for mistakes range from 10 cents to 1.60. The National Child Labor committee cites similar sweatshops in New Haven and other states, urging ratification of the child labor amendment.
Six orphaned Passaic youths who saved an Erie railroad train receive honors from Passaic and the Brie railroad. A committee plans a ball game, medals, and a trust fund. a New York banker gifts base ball gloves and Babe Ruth invites them to Yankees game. Senator Kean objects to a bill holding directors civilly liable for stock losses, urging careful directing.
A reader jests that a proposed constitutional change would set a one million dollar cap on wealth, arguing for a lower threshold than a million, and correcting the notion of which congressman introduced the idea.
Fashion notes highlight dresses with numerous hooks and eyes signaling a trend toward functional closures. The piece hints at a widespread hookup movement in styling and wardrobe planning.
The remark notes that despite ongoing rivalries, girls often reconcile quickly. It comments on social dynamics and romantic or friendship tensions, suggesting patterns of forgiveness and group behavior.
A neighbor reports a daughter struggling with a troubling habit and seeks guidance. The discussion centers on breaking the pattern and adopting healthier routines, including a walking regimen to improve well being.
Report notes the ruling by the supreme court invalidating the state sales tax. Citizens express hope the tax never recovers, with some UKiose residents quoted as wanting total repeal.
The Rotary International president notes a loss of prideful display and questions recent moves abolishing the oath to the British king. He remarks that oaths to the king may persist in practice despite official changes.
A Derby victor was set down following a post race review. The Jockey faced suspension amid findings from the inquiry, casting a shadow over the win and prompting further scrutiny of the race outcome.
J J Farris of New York critiques Bishop Mouzon for declaring Methodists selling beer immoral and potentially expelling members. He questions church authority and public impact noting state progress, possible disciplinary revisions, and speculation on the effects among Methodists, restaurateurs, and sociologists.
The Board of Stewards of the First Methodist Protestant church will meet at 7:30 this evening. Chairman F. R. Allman urges all members to be present. Tomorrow at 7:30 there is a prayer service and a session led by Rev. R. J. Farmer. The second quarterly conference begins tomorrow evening.
Firemen responded to a roof fire at J. W. Clinard 430 South Main Street around 6 AM. The blaze, originated by a spark, caused negligible damage. Companies two three and the aerial fought the fire.
There will be no meeting of the Christian Endeavor convention committee tonight announced by Ralph Vance. A mass meeting of all Christian Endeavor societies will be held in High Point on Thursday night at 7 30.
The Asheville Safe Deposit Co as successor trustee will sell at public auction for cash at the Greensboro court house door on June 7, 1933, the property at 217 Idol Street High Point Guilford County North Carolina, due to a deed of trust default held by Central Bank and Trust Company. The sale follows a power of sale clause and covers described land with improvements conveyed from G C Brown to A H Harrison and wife and later to W H B Jackson, as recorded in Guilford County deeds.
Public sale of property under a deed of trust dated June 21 1927 to the Gentral Bank and Trust Company as trustee will occur at the Guilford courthouse Greensboro North Carolina at 1933 to satisfy the indebtedness secured by the deed. The successor trustee appointed by recorded instrument will conduct the sale to the highest bidder for cash describe parcel along Welborn street and Willetts corner with detailed metes and bounds.
Notice of sale of land in Guilford County High Point Township for Lots 168 and 151 Em erywood Addition No 4 at public auction for cash in front of the Municipal Building High Point on Tuesday May 30 1938 at 11 A M. Purchaser must deposit percent of base price in cash as good faith. Attorneys Roberson Haworth Reese.
The successor trustee under a deed of trust for H L Hill and wife Mary Hill, secured by Central Bank and Trust, will sell on June 7 in Greensburg North Carolina at the trustee's sale to satisfy the indebtedness. The original trustee failed to act and a successor was appointed by court order recorded in Book 659 page 656.
Legal notice describes parcel in Guilford County North Carolina known as No 1006 Silver Avenue in Greensboro in Southern Real Estate Company P Pragier Subdivision Silver Run Park. It lists deed boundaries and a May 5 1933 trustee notice signed by J C Alexander as Trust Officer.
A Baroda state resident in India is described as the oldest living person in the British Empire, reportedly reaching 130 years. The claim centers on longevity in colonial India and the status of the region within the empire.
A California sale offers Trichogramma wasps, used to control injurious insects, priced at ten dollars per million. The product aims to assist farmers by releasing beneficial parasitoids into fields.
A simple kitchen tip advises storing brown sugar in a cool place and covering it with a damp cloth to prevent lump formation and maintain softness.
The highway network includes more than 750,000 miles of improved roads, highlighting extensive infrastructure. Officials emphasize the scale of the system and its impact on transportation and commerce.
Doctors endorse cleansing the body as a foundation of health. Purify the system by a course of Calotabs weekly for several weeks to stimulate liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels. Available in 10 and 35 cent packages from all dealers.
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