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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
5
Miss Ella Dorsett Red Cross nurse announces an adult tuberculosis clinic in Thomasville for next Monday and Tuesday. The clinic operates in her city building office under Dr H E Easom from the State sanatorium. Those seeking examinations should contact their physician for an appointment.
Worcester May 17 cooperative movement gains ground in economy. Babson praises 100 percent cooperative system with Forty Plus Club in Boston leading unselfish job search. Clubs connect workers to openings, no commissions, voluntary support.
Ernest Kr and Gladys H Groves discuss how girls and boys approach courtship. They warn against chasing popularity or promiscuous behavior and urge clear thinking to form genuine connections. The piece stresses knowing and liking each person for who they are and avoiding superficial tactics. NEXT is this love.
A reader asks about world places including the Faeroes Batum Strait of Magellan Sumatra and Baffin Bay. Answers are promised on the Want Ad Page reflecting a curious geography quiz for readers.
A compact guide explaining common misuses such as large money rolls and the word incoherently. It includes pronunciation cues for bosh and guidance on spelling admittance and noteworthy synonyms. The note encourages daily vocabulary growth with clear examples.
George D. Finch, prominent manufacturer, was named chairman of a committee to raise a Red Cross relief fund for war relief in stricken European countries. The Thomasville goal is $1,000, with Rev. J. A. Palmer, Tom Alderman Sykes, James E. Lambeth, J. Walter Lambeth, and Harry Lee Lambeth assisting.
A historical note argues that solving unemployment in the United States and Canada would significantly ease national economic strain, though it remains the era's largest issue. The line emphasizes cross-border economic concerns and steady reform needs.
Five across unknown entries refer to themed crossword clues. 5 Pictured American dancer likely refers to a named dancer. 10 Viscous fluid is a thick liquid. 11 Stop is a command to cease. 12 Adult male persons are men. 13 Not bright is dim. 14 To be indebted is owe. 16 Social insect is ant. 18 Swiss points to a nationality or cheese country.
A listing of crossword style clues with numbered entries from 20 to 58 includes clues such as Sun god 24, To watch secretly 25, To commence 50, Vehicle 52, Exterior 39, Jewel 49, Margin 51, and Myself 57. It compiles a mix of synonyms and definitions across domains.
Answers given include Matthew for the first New Testament book Alaska as the salmon realm and Utopia for Sir Thomas More’s imaginary island. The Lee surrender occurred at Appomattox Court House Virginia in 1865. The two main Netherlands products are livestock and dairy produce.
A Q and A on manners covers paying train fares for a house party, the pronunciation and meaning of endive, and whether a man should present a woman to a church dignitary rather than the reverse. The guidance favors individuals paying their own fares, pronouncing endive as en div with a j sound, and presenting the man to the woman in dignitary introductions.
The two week program runs May 27 to June 7 led by Rev. Samuel Wiley. Emphasis will be Bible study memory work worship training and balanced recreation.
Rev C K Ridge of Shiloh church announces annual homecoming and memorial services at Lexington. Morning service honors six members who died this year: J F Pickett Will James Mrs Sarah Leonard Till Mosley Charlie Mosley and Mrs Ida Sowers. The sermon will be delivered by the pastor.
Premium Crackers offer a reliable companion to elevate meals with crisp texture and savory flavor. Ideal for snacking or pairing with cheeses and spreads.
Advice suggests adding a few drops of ammonia per quart of water to nourish houseplants and boost color and growth. A separate tip covers egg vermicelli with a white sauce and sieved yolk to decorate toast. Turpentine is recommended to lift spots from unfinished floors without darkening the wood.
Lexington May 17 Lexington high school students dedicate their annual The Lexicon to Head Coach Tom Young who led the football team to state honors. Editor Mary Gordon and business manager Virginia Holmes Brinkley headline the issue amid praise for the yearbook’s quality.
Archie Curry, a Thomasville man, was sentenced to four months for manslaughter in Lexington County Court after being brought from eastern North Carolina. He had been charged in 1927 with killing Roosevelt Kearns in Thomasville but avoided capture until recent tips led to his arrest near Lumberton. Curry had a long-flagged Mob life, with few local figures offering strong character references at sentencing.
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