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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1938
Page
3
A fragmented AP-style roundup reports on women at dentists smoothing faces, a Missouri police chief warning against smoking, a Texas goat caper at a water well, Indiana weather affecting wildlife, highway and land condemnation worries in Oregon, a Columbus mystery of a disappeared elephant hide, a New York blunder involving a peanut theft, a pardon in North Carolina, and a Kansas Indian mound bones tale.
Bridge columnist McKenney notes scoring rules and strategy. He emphasizes pear score 100 with 10 point deductions for missed numbered plays and the equal importance of distribution and honor tricks, especially after partner opens.
The article outlines a bridge hand with South to open a forcing two bid or two no trump, East overcalls three hearts, and North responds to reach four spades. It discusses trump management, unblocking with spade eight, discarding diamonds, and expert play ideas for declarer and defender positioning. Questions ask about initial open, three no trump response, final contract in duplicate, and double feasibility for West.
American Education Week observances begin at William Penn High School auditorium with City Attorney Grover H. Jones delivering the principal address on Achieving the Golden Rule. Prof. B. S. Whitted will speak, music provided by three school departments, and open invitation to attend.
Ford announces 1939 V8 models with advanced streamlining, redesigned interiors, V-type engines, hydraulic brakes, all steel bodies, scientific soundproofing, and triple cushioning. Both standard and De Luxe V8s include bumpers and dual windshield wipers at no extra charge. Lower prices touted for the new line with 86 hp engines.
New York Mayor La Guardia appears ready to endorse Gov. Lehman for reelection, signaling a break with District Attorney Dewey who campaigns as a Republican. The shift comes after a meeting at Lehman's Park Avenue home and funeral attendance with Viadeck, amid lingering New Deal tensions.
Scores of students and teachers arrived in Kannapolis North Carolina for the 12th annual state Student Council Congress opening this afternoon. More than 200 expected attendees will participate in a two day program with a business meeting discusses and a banquet at Salisbury. Dr Hart R Douglas of UNC will speak. Election of officers and choice of 1939 convention city will close the conference tomorrow led by Roger Taylor of High Point President.
The community notes weekly gatherings at private homes with Mrs. E. J. White hosting and the next meeting planned with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Neaves. Other items include residents moving to High Point, injuries needing care, and visits among local families and guests from Guilford College and New York.
The Criterion club hosts a semi formal dinner dance tonight at William Penn Cafeteria starting at o o'clock.
Asheboro post office receipts through November 1, 1923 total $52,062.50, posted by Postmaster J. O. Redding, about $2,000 more than all of last year. October 1938 receipts were $6,700.59, up from $4,057.32 a year ago, signaling a solid path to a first class rating.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation claiming it goes to the source of trouble soothes mucous membranes and expels germs. It pledges a money back guarantee and urges asking for Creomulsion by name at the drugstore.
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