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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
2
The postmaster announces a new stamp booklet covering all United States stamps from 1847 to 1936. It includes full size illustrations for the first time and will be sold through the office and the superintendent of documents at 25 cents in paper binding or 75 cents in cloth covers, with delivery included.
The development of half tone engraving revolutionized advertising art by enabling detailed reproductions in mass press. This technique allowed images to be reproduced with tonal variation, enhancing visual appeal and broadening the reach of print media.
Product claims offer relief for stomach ulcers ulcers heartburn and acid related pains. Readers are advised to consult medical guidance and test the product before use.
RE D Kuykendall Jr of Greensboro delivered the talk Your Civic Investment What of It at the Rotary Club meeting. He urged citizens with real estate or stakes in public utilities financial institutions or manufacturing to take active interest in community welfare and ethical duties. Amos Kearns spoke on restoring service at the Greensboro High Point airport and urged High Point citizens to participate in the forthcoming celebration.
Funeral services for Jessie W. Lawrence who died Monday in a local hospital were held Wednesday afternoon at the Country Pilgrim church near Randleman. Rev. C. F. Noble of the Pentecostal Holiness church officiated. The choir sang Does Jesus Care How Beautiful Heaven Must Be Shall We Gather At The River. Flowers were carried by cousins. Pallbearers were Arthur Johnson Vernie Williams Dock Stephens Worth Shuskey Troy Williams and Cecil Ausborne, all cousins. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Chicago May 27 AP butter prices show 13,207 pounds traded with steady creamery specials and various grade quotes. Market notes include typical extras and fineness levels with several price ranges recorded for different butter types.
Odis Dudley a 36 year old married man from Mébane was found guilty in Superior court of assaulting a female and sentenced by Judge N A Sinclair to two years on the roads. He pleaded not guilty to rape involving Mamie Howard of Oak Hill who testified he came to her home on February 3 and assaulted her. Dudley admitted going to the home but denied the rape charge.
Mrs Elizabeth W Nance of 640 Willowbrook Street High Point qualified today as administratrix of the estate of her father the late A E Wall who died May 14 The estate was valued at 400 personal and 2400 real with heirs F I Wall W W Wall and Mrs A B Wall in addition to Mrs Nance
NEW BERN May 27 Rangers in the Cretan National Forest said two fires believed caused by careless smokers damaged significant area this week.
Bruceville Indiana reports the decline of the Grand Army of the Republic as posts surrender charters and veterans pass away. The piece highlights William Strange, 86, claimed as the youngest Civil War veteran, and traces the G A R’s fading presence nationwide.
Richmond Va May 27 The Sunday ban on beer and wine sales in Virginia was ordered lifted today by the state liquor control board. Adopted Feb 28 the regulation will cease to exist May 29 as the board says the ban has encouraged antagonism and public disregard of law.
The 149th Presbyterian General Assembly convened in Columbus with Dr. William Hiram Foulkes of Newark preparing to be elected moderator. Friends anticipated his election as the church’s highest office, the moderator of the general assembly.
President Roosevelt resumed receiving visitors today while staying in the White House living quarters to shake off a lingering head cold. A secretary said he was improving and planned a weekend trip to Hyde Park for a brief visit with his mother.
The Enterprise corrects an arrest report showing C G Southern of 1104 Lake Street arraigned in municipal court last Monday. The charge was disorderly conduct, not occupying a room for immoral purposes as previously stated.
Ancient Hindu cosmology posits a hemispheric world borne by elephants standing on a giant turtle. Scholarly notes describe this layered underworld and mythic supports as emblematic in regional lore.
Salisbury voters cast a second referendum on legalizing horse racing and pari mutuel betting. The measure would create an agricultural breeders and racing association empowered to issue a franchise to a racing corporation if approved. a 1988 defeat by 125 votes is noted as context.
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets reduce fat without starvation diets or hard exercise. It attributes excess fat to a gland shortage and cites supposed medical science and widespread use, urging readers to try the remedy to slim down.
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