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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1938
Page
3
A ratcatcher recalls a cage of brown and black rats as he warns Britain faces pest growth despite measures. He notes that a single rat pair can multiply to thousands, urges grain protection, and cautions on disease spread and safe poison use to protect children.
A reader identifies themselves as Tanele Ray of The Enterprise Point N C or Uncle Ray and asks for a copy of the "Funmaker" Leaflet, enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope for delivery.
A flurry of social visits and church work fills the Bennettsville area with mentions of Golden Morris returning to continue studies at Greens Business College, and many residents from High Point to Thomasville hosting guests. Movements include pastors and church events, a Protestant conference, and local travel to Mount Airy and Asheboro.
An unusual service starts Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Gospel Tabernacle with two missionaries appearing in native costumes and sharing stories from China and French West Africa. Singers from Winston-Salem join the rally. Rev C C Ryan, back from French West Africa for three months, speaks Sunday night closing the annual convention.
Irland K. Beckman, secretary of banking for Pennsylvania, told the National Association of Supervisors of State Banks that banks need public relations divisions in state departments to reassure business and restore confidence. He urged frequent banker government conferences and better outreach to explain loan rejections.
Ville spent Sunday were the guest of friends, Mrs. Ronald Hill and son Larr of Greensboro were weekend guests of friends. Miss Pauline Sexton spent several days with friends in Asheboro last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Loftin and family of Greensboro and Furman Bisher of Lumberton were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bisher. Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Tate and children of Lexington recently were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Snyder.
Par bridge discussion analyzes a hand where North and South aim for four hearts. It explains bidding by South on the third round, forced trump lead after opening, West’s timing to win hearts, and the strategy to ruff diamonds to doom the contract. Four questions test correct answers with expert credits possible.
Judy Alcott faces a choice between navy suitors Dwight Campbell and Jack Hanley as Marvel Hastings prepares to leave for Los Angeles. Dwight fears a wedding and duty clash while Judy confronts lingering lies and wartime romance aboard a Coronado Hotel coastal town.
Dockery Revels, an Indian, testified in his own defense at a Lumberton court continuing trial over criminal assault of a 14 year old white girl. He denied the charge claiming the girl submitted to his advances as arguments to the jury resumed.
Don Budge who signed a pro contract will play an exhibition match in Chapel Hill on January 25. Opponents include Ellsworth Vines Bruce Barner and Dick Skeen in the event announced today.
A legendary figure named Humpty Dumpty is described as a real baron who fell from political power during the era of King John, illustrating a tale of downfall tied to a medieval setting.
Major Ralph Millis a 44 year old U S army instructor at the Tea Neck armory was found shot to death in the basement of his home minutes after returning from the armory Police Captain Jack Abrams said the wound appeared personal safety related The body lay beside a .38 caliber pistol Millis recently moved from Wilmington to Englewood native of Atlanta Ga survived by his widow two children Catherine and Manigault parents Col John Millis A58 retired of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs Mary Raoul Millis of Atlanta a brother and sister also survive Funeral set for Monday in Atlanta
A reader suggests shaping melted paraffin or wax around the lace tip to form a tag. For custards and sauces, a marble placed in the pot prevents burning and reduces stirring. Rouge or lipstick on fabric may lift with soaking in milk if washing fails.
The hostess signals departure by rising and leading to the living room, with guests following. Introduce newcomers and out of town guests at club or church events to reflect cordiality. Ball invitations read ten o clock, with dancing typically starting about ten thirty.
The questions cover wine dryness, the last Old Testament book, first state to grant full women’s suffrage, the discoverer of blood circulation, and the oldest representative government. Answers: dry wine is fully fermented with minimal sugar. Malachi. Wyoming. William Harvey in 1628. Iceland.
A compact guide covers common English word misuses and pronunciations. It highlights phrases to avoid such as this is the same weather we had last week and recommends saying this is the same kind of weather or weather similar to last week. It defines solicitude as anxious concern with example about a father’s care for his son.
Mrs. Mittie Wilson hosted the Woman's Auxiliary with readings from missionaries and notes of business transacted. A prayer service is planned midweek with Mrs. Neaves and Mrs. Barnes. Arthur Jordan and Delcie Harris wed in a Summerfield area ceremony and will reside near Summerfield.
Raleigh dispatch reports NC officials upbeat about the national vote outcomes and pleased with local gains. Attorney General Harry McMullan praises his high plane campaign despite an unopposed race, while Sandy Graham’s REA appointment prompts a Washington clarification request. Plans for a new Department of Justice building highlight anticipated acoustics improvements.
A light brain teaser item lists five statements about trivia. It asks readers to decide which are true and which are false with a note that the answers appear on the classified page.
Defeated Clay County Republicans appealed to the state board of elections after the county board refused to act on their protest against 232 absentee ballots from Tuesday's election. They charged irregularities in the count in Hayesville.
The whale shark, the largest shark, lacks large teeth yet hosts about 3,000 teeth in each jaw. This contrast highlights its filter feeding method and unique mouth anatomy.
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