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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1944
Page
5
James Marlow and George Zielke report from Washington in May 1647 on the dwindling nickel cigar. OPA officials explain price controls plus rising costs keep cheap stogies scarce despite adjustments in November 1942 allowing a 20 percent price bump.
An advertisement urges middle-aged men to try Tromone a new medical formula combining vitamins and hormones. It claims enhanced vigor and zest for life matching youth and notes directions on the label with sales through Mann Drug and druggists.
A fragmented set of crossword style clues appears, including hints such as seaweed product, Michaelmas daisies, Guido scale note, sea eagle, feminine name, willow species, and lassoing.
The article explains how price and profit margins drive makers to produce more expensive cigars and cut cheap ones. It notes that firms can label a new cigar as a different type and charge above standard prices if the OPA is convinced, while the agency seeks to push cheaper cigars. Before the war nine percent of cigars sold were five cents or less.
The annual meeting of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association will be held here Saturday. May 16 is listed for the event.
The report notes a major economic battle over ball bearing exports to Germany, with U S and Axis agents clashing in Sweden. It forecasts decisive Allied action around Hitler’s fortress and predicts armistice moves by Finland, and disrupted tungsten shipments from Spain, as Allies tighten control of land routes.
William Baxstram died Sunday at 12 30 in his home at 210 street. Survived by wife Maggie and several daughters including Iola Barham of Buffalo and Annie Keys of Kannapolis. Sons William and John Baxstram in the U S army. Funeral Wednesday at 3 PM Gilmer Chapel Methodist Church Concord. Body lies in Haizlip's F und home until 1 30 PM Wednesday.
The Business Men's Civic Club will meet with Frank Hall on Day Street at 8 30 this evening. Members are urged to attend.
All members of the American Legion John Mc Lean post are urged to meet Wednesday night at 7 30 p m with president Mrs H T Starr on Vail street. Important business matters will be discussed.
The Richard B. Harrison dramatic club directed by Mrs. E. P. Wilson performs East Lynne at William Penn High School auditorium at 8 15 this evening. The play is a repeat of a production presented a few weeks ago.
The H. P. N. and I. alumni will meet Sunday May 21 at 4 p.m. with Mrs. Nellie Rhyne in Lexington. A bus will depart from O. E. Davis at 767 East Washington Street at 3 p.m. Sunday. Members are urged to be on time.
The youth club of late teen age girls hosted a tea at the Youth Center on Sunday for mothers and visitors. A large centerpiece bouquet and a beauti fully decorated table highlighted the event as a warm community gathering.
The Needle Craft club will meet with Mrs. R. G. Mason in the home economic department on Wednesday at 2 30 p m.
Mrs. Hattie Boulware spent the week end in Charlotte visiting relatives and friends including Mrs. Leola Horne and Mrs. Martha Boulware along with Lawrence Tyson Harold Gregory and Willie Boulware Jr. Accompanied by them. Mrs. Mary Lee Kirby of Elizabeth New Jersey is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. F Gilland 616 East High Street.
The quiz answers include Arms and the Man as the Shaw play turned into a Straus libretto titled The Chocolate Soldier. It also notes Woman of the Year as a later film adaptation featuring a Big Business Woman. A drama clue defines focus as the place of action.
The reading urges using initiative in military matters and new pursuits. It predicts the born child will show artistic skill and succeed. It mentions long voyages as especially fortunate and notes popularity with the opposite sex despite being less popular with own. Unexpected good fortune may arrive in the coming year.
London dispatch reports Major Paul Hitler of the Central Base Command of the U S Forces in Britain visiting London and declaring he is there to fight the war. He rejects the notoriety of his name and emphasizes his long military background. The piece also mentions lake trout size and types of astronomical telescopes.
Dr Clendening questions common food fears and discusses meat and salt in diet. He cites Eskimo meat diets showing low blood pressure and kidney issues, notes salt’s minimal impact on pressure, and advises caution for sunstroke victims in heat.
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