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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1933
Page
4
A Plattsmouth Nebraska report shows Civil Works gains. Six months ago 1 300 applied for work and 125 families relied on charity. Highway paving and Missouri River improvements sparked broader job gains, boosting merchants and reemployment across the town.
The article notes the NRA's evolving business impact with regional gains in the South and a move by industry to locate plants in smaller towns. It cites the five day week influencing retail plans and broader decentralization, signaling long term shifts away from big cities.
The High Point YWCA hosts its annual World Fellowship program to educate about foreign customs. Principal speaker Miss Zena Vologodsky, a Russian student at Salem College, previously spoke on Russia and is slated to return. The event aims to foster understanding and goodwill through international culture. Public invited.
A note praising participation in organized programs and their attendance as a valuable use of free time. Emphasizes practical benefits and personal enjoyment in civic and cultural activities.
The Association of Reserve City Bankers condemns the 1933 deposit guarantee act while backing Roosevelt's plan to strengthen banking. The temporary plan guarantees deposits up to 2500 from 1934 but the permanent plan covers full deposits up to 10000 and partial coverage above that, funded by bank assessments. Open banks may incur unlimited assessments to cover losses from failed banks, pressing banks to reform or risk repeal if public confidence remains shaken.
The article argues Vikings reached North America before Columbus, with coastal settlements from Nova Scotia to Chesapeake and legend of overland travel to Minnesota. Archaeologists link Michigan upper peninsula copper mines used by the Mound Builders to Viking activity, suggesting Viking routes to Lake Superior shores.
An editor in Mansfield Ohio, attacked when his plant was bombed during a crusade against the underworld, is celebrated as part of a long list of editors who faced danger. The piece stresses integrity and nerve as essential to serving subscribers and the town.
The passage argues that turning liquor control to the states creates a laboratory of experiments. Several states will test different traffic handling methods, allowing a practical comparison after a few years to identify which systems work best in practice.
The article praises the cordial relations between Duke University and the University of North Carolina student bodies surrounding a critical football game. It notes no strained ties, mutual friendliness, and positive behavior before, during, and after the event, urging continued harmony as each school advances nationally.
A Vanderbilt youth died on a South Carolina highway while driving his own car at about 75 mph. The column argues high speeds and reckless driving are as deadly as slow creeping vehicles and warns that highway destruction persists despite warnings.
A light signal system is installed in the Danish legislature to curb interruptions by members. The playful plan faces a risk as the lights may become a fashion statement or color bling in the chamber.
Robberies at St Luke's Emanuel church on Leonard and Walnut streets continue with eight break ins in three years. Friday night a door was broken and coal stolen, the latest loss after wine, glasses, and coal previously disappeared. A reward of 810 is offered for the arrest and conviction of the culprit or culprits. No one has been captured.
Alfred A. Moore, 72, died yesterday afternoon at his son R. O. Moore’s home in High Point after a long illness. Born September 17, 1861 in Guilford County, he spent his life near High Point and worked at Beeson Hardware. He was married twice, leaving eight children from the first marriage and several stepchildren from his second. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Spring Hill M. P. Church in Davidson County with interment in the church cemetery.
Moscow reports Javestia argues that normal US Soviet relations will strengthen peace and resolve urgent problems. It says relations will be based on mutual interest and noninterference with independent policies. Bullitt approved as US ambassador. Trovanovsky named Soviet ambassador to Washington.
Quail season opened today in Guilford county as many hunters hit the fields. The season runs through February 1, 1934. Hunters may choose a county license for 65 cents or a state license for 82.15 that permits hunting statewide.
Mrs. Charles Spencer 55 of Richwood West Virginia died in a mountain top automobile crash on November 17. Her mother Flora Coltrane suffered minor injuries and Frank Coltrane two broken ribs. Nathan Coltrane, driving, collided with a state road truck. Funeral set for Tuesday at Charlotte church in Asheboro. Survived by two sons Robert and Spencer and daughter Mrs. John Mallory.
Rev J D Springs of Lamar DC opened a special revival at the Church of God on Asheboro Street last night. Officials said they are glad to host the old time revival all week with services at 7 15 nightly and the public invited to attend.
Truck Driver Union No. 103 will hold its regular meeting at the Central Labor Union hall Tuesday night at 7 oclock. All truck drivers are urged to attend as matters of importance will be discussed, according to Everett Morris president of Central Labor Union.
Duke Hospital outlines a cooperative plan to reduce costs. Public wards cost 2 dollars daily with half covered by patients or county welfare. middle group 3.50 to 4.50. semi private and private rooms 6 to 9 dollars. Children pay half. doctors fees apply for some groups. An extra 2 dollars may apply for ENT, radium, and short operative cases.
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