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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1934
Page
3
Donna impersonates Madeline to stay with Siddall's circus partner and faces moral peril as Madeline dies in New Orleans. Con Renfroe presses toward marriage while Donna hides the tragedy and fights to protect Grandfather Siddall from shock.
A Washington diary notes summer heat and many New Dealers at work with few screens in government buildings. Jokes about lipstick and decorum interrupt Senate sessions, while Librarian Martin A. Roberts enforces strict display rules and prohibition on alcohol and smoking in offices.
The federal alcohol administration named the code authority and regional boards for beer and wine wholesale firms. Southern representatives include T H Schneider of New Orleans and L J Hollenbach of Louisville. Beer regional board No 7 covers North and South Carolina and seven other states, with members John G Epping, W E Cameron of Charlotte, Frank Barnard of Asheville, George C Brown of Greensboro, W S Miller of Raleigh, George H Dieter of Columbia, and R A Jolley of Greenville.
A compact note extols New York as a premier urban park, highlighting its vast green spaces and iconic landscape as a model for cities worldwide. It emphasizes accessibility, public enjoyment, and the park’s enduring prominence in urban life.
Raleigh May 26. Solicitor J Will Pless Jr of the 18th district was named Superior court judge to fill the unexpired term of Judge Michael Schenck who goes to the North Carolina Supreme Court. Pless accepted the appointment by telephone. Governor Ehringhaus gave no successor yet pending study of the district.
Indianapolis riders Pete Kreis of Knoxville Tennessee and Bob Hahn of Chinco California were killed during speedway practice for a 600 mile race. Their car left the first turn, struck a tree and split in two. Kreis, 34, was a veteran racer and construction engineer, while Hahn was a riding mechanic. The crash marks the 24th and 25th fatalities at the speedway in 25 years.
Washington May 26 Miss Josephine Roche president of the Rocky Mountain Fuel company declares she is a candidate for Colorado governor. She promises support to President Roosevelt and will outline her platform soon. Wyoming once had a woman governor Nellie Tayloe Ross now head of the mint. Texas with Miriam Ferguson remains the only other state with a woman governor.
RALEIGH May 26 Judge Michael Schenck Hendersonville will be inaugurated as associate justice of the state supreme court Monday at 10 A M. He will take the seat left by the death of Associate Justice William J Adams of Carthage. J Wallace Winborne Marion who has been offered the eighteenth district judgeship left vacant by Schenck's appointment was expected to decide today whether to accept the post. He planned to confer by telephone from Asheville with Governor K Bighaws here.
Harold Alfonso Smith celebrated his tenth birthday at his mother Mrs Harvey Smith’s home on Kivett Drive. About 65 children attended from his circle of friends, bringing gifts and enjoying dolls for girls and balloons for boys, cake and refreshments, games on the lawn, and festive cheer. Red Sox Defeat Fayetteville.
The local Red Sox defeated the strong Fayetteville Gilk Sox 7 to 4 in a surprising comeback. Sparked by pitcher Cleotus Papa Lane in relief, with Blackman and Lane catching for High Point while McMillin and Hodges started for Fayetteville.
Dr L B West of Charlotte will preach at Cherry Street Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and evening in the interest of the Board of National Missions. He is the evangelist at large of the four Negro synods of the Presbyterian Church of the U S A. The church extends a cordial invitation to the public.
On Sunday May 27 Kittrell College Day will be observed at the Woman's Memorial A M church at East Washington and Eccles. A 3 pm rally service features Rev. C H White of Cherry Street Presbyterian as speaker. Alumni and education supporters urged to attend as part of the educational drive, sponsored by Thomas B. Smith.
Miss Thelma Gaylord daughter of Dr and Mrs Gaylord of Washington street spends the week with her friend Miss Ross Belle O Kelly in Winston Salem.
Mrs. C. H. Stephenson of Raleigh was reelected president of the North Carolina War Mothers for another year at the organization’s annual meeting in Charlotte. New officers include H. P. Grier Statesville as first vice president B. G. Covington Wadesboro as second vice president C. E. Moore Wilson as third vice president Emma Mallonee Charlotte as fourth vice president J. W. Roark Charlotte recording secretary G. T. Crowell Concord treasurer L. N. Schiff Charlotte custodian of records C. B. King Charlotte chaplain and John Sharpe Statesville as historian.
William Albert Robinson author and explorer stricken with appendicitis in the Galapagos Islands sailed on the destroyer Hale toward the Panama Canal Zone for American medical care. His bride accompanied him. two US Navy planes carried doctors from the Galapagos before departure.
In a Chicago courtroom Judge Matthew Har seen instructs witness Harry Merkin to raise his right hand for swearing. Merkin refuses citing Matthew in the Bible. clerk cautions against using a judge’s first name. Merkin then solemnly affirms to tell the truth about a window breaking.
A new pastime named miniatu pole is played on foot along the Pa cic coast. Players use regulation mallets and balls to swing under coastal winds, promising a quick, portable sport for seaside communities.
In this second article on tuberculosis Dr Fishbein discusses diet for patients with the disease. He outlines nutritional considerations and guidance intended to support health during TB treatment and recovery.
Dr. Morris Fishbein reports on two German diets Sauerbruch Hermannedorfer and Gerson for tuberculosis. Both exclude table salt and use calcium rich substitutes with abundant fresh juices and vegetables, reduced meat and sugar, and limited milk. One diet increases protein and milk intake. both stress mineral balance and vitamins, though no proven superiority yet.
Police Commissioner Allman says Chicago police women are indispensable for certain duties while noting London plans to disband their women’s force. He asserts Chicago women are highly valued assets in law enforcement.
Oklahoma City report notes Kenneth Zeigler, 14, praised by his high school principal for studying at a fountain table after nights at a corner drug store until midnight. His stepfather is unemployed and the house lacks lights.
Photographic telescopes reveal numerous stars invisible to the naked eye, expanding the known firmament beyond what human sight could detect with the most advanced instruments.
The fragment notes that New York has more telephones than any other state. It highlights the density of telephone lines and the urban concentration shaping communication access in the era.
Indigestion sufferers often blame a single food for discomfort and gas. Doctors find no organic disease and advise rest, family dynamics review, gentle exercise, and a carefully chosen smooth diet rich in fiber while avoiding common gas forming foods such as beans cabbage onions peppers and certain fruits.
Gatesville May 26 RH V Bagley 65 of near Hobsville was killed when an auto driven by R Riddick of Hertford struck him on a highway outside Gatesville. Bagley deaf. jumped to avoid the car. Body knocked 60 feet. Found in clothing was 3357.13 with 150 in gold. Inquest time not set.
In Charlotte on May 29 business leaders from North Carolina will choose delegates to a six state Sea Island conference in late June. The Southeastern Development board led by W. S. Lee will coordinate an advertising and promotional campaign to attract tourists and industry to the South Atlantic region.
The guidance warns against snacking between meals and suggests fried hot cakes and waffles only if fully immersed in fat. It stresses calm mealtime, family at table, avoiding gum, and proper chewing to aid digestion. It also notes dental bridges and cautions that laxatives cause gas and discomfort.
The administratrix MRS MABEL SMITE of Guilford county North Carolina notifies all creditors to present claims by April 28 1935 and all debtors to settle immediately. The notice is dated April 28 1935 and issued from High Point Route No 3.
Dissolution of partnership in Guilford County NC between W. A. Davis A. A. Hylton and A. J. Bolling under W. A. Davis Milling Company was effective May 1 1934 retirement of Ayrton and Bolling. W. A. Davis to operate as W. A. Seedining Studio or W. A. Davis Milling Company not liable for debts of Bolling or Hylton. Dated May 18 1934.
Public auction to the highest cash bidder at 2 05 PM on Monday June 4 1934 in front of Guilford county courthouse Greensboro NC. Substituted Trustee RE Pickens will sell Ella Dallas Lot 25 Geo F Wilson subdivision High Point including improvements subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments. Terms CASH. May 2 1904.
Substituted Trustee will sell at public auction in front of Guilford county courthouse in Greensboro NC at 2 PM Monday June 4 1934 to satisfy deed of trust dated May 28 1927 securing a note held by Southern Bond Mortgage Company. Property in High Point Guilford County described as Lot No 26 in George F Wilson subdivision. Terms: cash subject to unpaid taxes and assessments. R T Pickens Substituted Trustee. May 1904.
The administrator of L. H. Beck's estate, late of Galax Virginia, files this notice in Guilford County North Carolina seeking all claims by May 9, 1935, or be barred. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Signed this May 5, 1934. James Townsend Guilford County, North Carolina.
Foreclosure of a deed of trust dated November 7 1933 by J S Moffitt to W A Idol for High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association. Trust sale set for June 2 1934 at 11 30 A M in front of High Point Municipal Building. Parcel in Guilford County bounded by Morris Street Bain Avenue with legal description given. The Sprinkts Attorney. May 5 12 19 38.
Trustee T. YY Hamilton and Mary A Hamilton dated November 25 1997 will sell at public auction for cash at Greensboro courthouse east door on June 25 1934 at noon. Property lies in High Point Guilford County with described boundary lines and is subject to unpaid taxes and prior liens. May 15 1904 A Grice trustee.
Notice states a court ordered sale of Clifton's Laundry by auction on Friday June 15 1934 at the Municipal Court courthouse door in High Point North Carolina. Items include two steam pressers one rotary presser washer extractor and related laundry stock and fixtures with bidding by contacting the receiver at 1184 North Main Street High Point.
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