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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1934

Page

16

Tri City Golf Play Postponed At Sedgefield

The tri club golf matches among Hope Valley Raleigh Sedgefield are postponed after a Durham club schedule mixup. Officials from all three clubs will set a new resumption date and confirm arrangements.

Hope Valley Country Club Raleigh Sedgefield Country Club Sedgefield Thelub Durham Club W. C. Boren, Jr Sterling Nicholson Durham T. C. Powell, Jr Raleigh Club

Letter to San Fernando police seeks auto drive

A Variously cut letter received by EB Hack head of the San Fernando police division asks for an auto drive. The fragmentary note appears to be a request or instruction directed to law enforcement in Van Nuys California.

Marvin Sexton Hurt In Auto Collision

Marvin Sexton of Smith street suffered painful though not serious injuries when the car he rode in collided with a vehicle driven by T H Steed of Jamestown on the Thomasville road near Parks garage yesterday afternoon shortly after 3. Sexton was taken by Yows ambulance to Guilford General hospital for treatment.

Marvin Sexton Smith Street T. H. Steed Jamestown Thomasville Parks Garage Sexton Mr. Steed Mr. Sexton Guilford General Hospital

License details of J R King from North Los Angeles

A man identifies as J R King of North Los Angeles with a listed address at 9246 Reseda Boulevard. He states his weight as 140 pounds, height five feet nine inches, blue eyes, and notes his missing license due to a goat eating the other license.

J. R. King Reseda Boulevard Los Angeles

Doan's Pills Promoted Against Kidney Trouble and Brain Trust Clash

Washington note links Doan's Pills to relief claims for kidney discomfort amid a Washington report on the Senate Commerce Committee rejection of Dr Willard Thorp. The piece notes a chewing tobacco episode involving Assistant Secretary John Dickinson and Senator Hubert Stephens as part of the controversy.

Trent Enterprise Washington Senate Commerce Committee Willard Thorp Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Thorp Commerce John Dickinson Stoo Hubert Stephens Dickinson Stephens Mississippi

Flapper Fanny Sums Up Washington Scuffles And Trust Sale

In a collage of 1934 notices and gossip, a Washington dustup over tobacco chewing involves Senator Stephens and Dickinson, while Postmaster Breeding seeks resignation as his office faces abolition. A rural Ohio congressman Jenkins pushes an amendment to raise rural road funding, and a public notice announces a trust sale for 500 Sunset Drive High Point NC on June 12 1934 from Wachovia Bank as trustee.

J. Breeding Sutter Washington Breeding Senator Byrd Ohio Congress Wallace Bureau of Public Roads Thomas A. Jenkins Jenkins Bureau R. F. PD Office of Register of Deeds of Guilford County Addie L. Edwards Commercial National Bank of High Point N. C Prudential Insurance Company of America Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Guilford North Carolina Sunset Drive Mission Drive Sunnt Drive June A. Johnson C. B Wachovia Bank & Trust Co

Washington Letter Chew Blamed for Losing His Rag

A Washington letter blames a political figure for a heated moment and a costly bet tied to postal policy. The piece hints at a Good Samaritan act causing trouble for Richberg, NRA counsel, amid a tense domestic debate.

Richberg NRA

Sears Tire Pricing Plan Compared With Competitors

Advertises tire costs and liberal credit options with claims of paying less elsewhere and paying 12 percent per tire. Mentions Sears and a financing plan.

Sears

Lawmaker Seeks Flexible Bill To Ease 30 Hour Law Push

A measure is crafted to gain support by increasing flexibility and more exemptions. Lawmakers telephoned Richberg as the bill circulated while Roosevelt and General Johnson voiced definite opposition to a 30 hour law, leaving the sponsor in an awkward position. He aimed for passage with minimal trouble.

Don Richberg NRA Chairman Connery House Labor Committee Richberg Ae Connery Roosevelt General Johnson

Centenarian Colombia Woman Claims Four Grandchildren

A 106 year old Colombian woman Dona Celestina asserts she has four descendants and can name every one of them. The report highlights her long life and family ties as she lists all the known relatives.

Dona Celestina

Causes of bulb burnout traced to loose electrical connections

The article explains that burning out light bulbs is often caused by loose connections in the electrical system. It notes that faulty wiring and poor contact can lead to increased wear on bulbs. The piece emphasizes checking fixtures and outlets for secure connections to prevent premature failures.

Chicago prices for butter and eggs in mixed notes

Chicago prices show butter at 16 918 in weak creamery specials and varied values for extras firsts and seconds, with no butter sales reported. Eggs run 24 244 with weak receipts and mixed grades from extra firsts to current receipts, including a 1 car storage packed firsts listing.

Chicago

Fire starter questioned after basement blaze at federal building

Night watchman Carl Frank confessed to starting the basement fires in the federal building after being questioned by Postmaster William M. Turner. Frank admitted to initiating the blazes and faced immediate scrutiny from city authorities.

Pittsburgh Carl Frank Federal Building William M. Turner Frank

Prompt action in covering and extinguishing leads to arrest

A man praised for prompt action in covering and extinguishing a danger is now held for action by federal authorities. The incident prompted federal attention as investigators seek further charges.

Built Up Strength By Taking Card

Thousands of women testify and benefited them. If it does not, consult physician.

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