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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1939
Page
7
A historical crossword style prompt lists clues and answers for a Mohammedan leader with references to salaries assets titles and dates. It includes numerous numeric and word entries such as 1885 reference, Sir Mohammed Shah title, various thematic clues about metals, dtypes and objects, and a postscript clue ending with ee.
On Tech campus Joan Johnson, glamorous coed, and Dan Webber scheme over leadership of the Last Week committee while Keith Rhodes eyes an All-America season. Elaine shows unusual interest, Barb and Barney react as Dan resigns and Joan agrees to host with a rally looming and Pitt eyeing an undefeated season. A stalker-like trio tracks Joan’s movements.
Uncle Ray explains Hungary as a center of Europe under Regent Horthy since 1920, noting lack of a king for nineteen years, Magyars as the main people, ties to Finns, and Matthias the First era when Hungary reached peak power. Also recalls Turkish rule aftermath and historical borders. Tomorrow: Yugoslavia.
Hollywood star Jimmy Stewart shares Hollywood studio banter and comic moments on set. He recalls vaudeville style jokes, Dietrich chair incident, and plan to return to Metro for Shop Around the Corner with Margaret Sullivan. Stewart reflects on role choices and Lubitsch's handling of scripts. He notes Destry finishing, and that Mr Smith Goes to Washington was tough but valuable.
The column notes the role of the Secretary for the American Contract Bridge League McKenney discusses duties and organizational details for the governing body of contract bridge. The piece highlights administrative tasks, record keeping and member communication within the league.
A rapid survey of minute by minute production and activity worldwide. Eye opening figures show how fast nations, industries and daily tasks generate wealth, with examples from China Burma India Russia Canada and the United States. The piece notes human perception and consumer costs in a brisk, dated reportage tone.
A quiz item challenges readers with true and false statements about Turkey, covering size compared to Texas, leadership, industry, culture, and population. It notes Mustapha Kemal Pasha as president, claims agriculture as chief industry, and says the people and customs have changed little since World War I. Answers appear on the Want Ad Page.
Greenville, Nov. 1 Frances Sanders and Gertrude Sprouse both of Greenville, aged 18, drowned last night when an automobile plunged into Saluda River on the Pickens County side. Companions F. H. Willis and Lewis Crain escaped by breaking windows as the car rested on the river bottom.
The article notes monthly periods in girls, advising medical consultation for severe pain and warning against habit forming drugs. It covers exercise caution during menstruation and generally endorses rest, hot drinks, warm baths when appropriate, and proper hygiene to keep cycles uneventful.
A etiquette Q and A advises not losing temper at clerks, noting self-control as a virtue. It covers how to reply when reintroduced to the same person and proper handling of pitchers with handles, instructing to present the handle toward the recipient.
A compact glossary notes commonly misused phrases and pronunciation tips. It teaches the correct use of phrases like there is but one book and clarifies mispronunciations such as chicanery and misspellings like lavaliere. The daily word SUBVERSION is defined as overthrow or ruin.
The text offers practical home guidance on cleaning mildew from rain damaged car seats by brushing away excess and sponging with a mildly alkaline soap solution with ammonia. It also covers preventing chocolate from sticking to pans by oiling with butter or olive oil and begins advice on treating thin eyebrows with warm olive oil.
Robert R. Rochester aged 55 an independent candidate for governor in the January 16 Democratic primary died last night at his son John A. Rochester s home in Istrouma a Baton Rouge suburb The death leaves five candidates still bidding for the race
75 nee pees SMITH WILL SPEAK DONN, Albemarle president pro tem of the State Senate, will be the principal speaker at Armistice Day exercises here November 11.
A fragment suggests applying either Vaseline nightly or dipping fingertips in tanolin to massage the eyebrows each night for grooming. The text presents two home care options without broader context or dates.
The article poses five questions on Confederate symbolism geography literature and fur trade with answers: The Stars and Bars California Rudyard Kipling Chinchilla and France and Italy. It notes no year has passed since World War I without conflicts.
Fourth in a series on Charles H. Goren's hand valuation explains North opening when South leads. Jump rebid by South nudges North toward six no trump or grand slam, depending on partner confidence. The quiz asks if all four aces can sleep in a no trump hand. answer is yes as Sidney Lenz once achieved a grand slam discarding all four aces.
Dr H R Douglass head of UNC division of education has resigned to become director of the college of education at the University of Colorado He was named chairman of a faculty committee to recommend his successor in Chapel Hill on November 1.
Officers of the North Carolina Young Republicans will convene in Greensboro to discuss future work. Plans include a statewide rally, state organization, college club branches, Lincoln Day celebration, and the February state convention to be held here.
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