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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
3
A retrospective feature invites readers to recall notable moments in High Point history. It asks how far back memories stretch and invites shareable anecdotes about local people places and occasions from earlier decades.
Inquiring Reporter invites contributions about High Point memories from long residents and newcomers. Read about past schools, churches, businesses, streets, and city leaders such as Sechrests, Burrus Memorial Hospital site, the plank road, and early factories with names like Myrtle Furniture and High Paint Shirt Manufacturing.
United by deed of trust dated January 21 1925 Etta Frazier and J J Frazier defaulted on note. Trustee Allen Austin will sell Oct 20 1934 at 10 am at Court House door High Point NC for lot 106 Dewey Street described in Book Plats No 2 page 26 Guilford County.
Samuel Insull, aged 74, says he is ready for everything as he faces a massive fraud case. He appears improved after jury selection of 12 jurors and 2 alternates for him and 16 co defendants. He plans to attend all sessions and run the show, while guards patrol the federal courthouse.
A fragmented health ad urges readers to eat more and take 8.3.8 before meals to boost appetite and digestion. It claims improved blood cell health and energy, warns against unethical substitutes, and promotes long standing brand preference.
Court ordered sale of Lots 1 and 2 Riverside Park Development in Guilford County North Carolina. Admr. C T A of Malissie Coe will offer the property at public auction on October 13 1934 at 10 am at the Greensboro Court House door. Cash price begins at 225.50 with bidding to confirm by High Point Savings & Trust Co. Admr. C T A of Malissie Coe.
A New York report notes the British freighter Millpool, 4200 tons with 26 crew, sent a distress call near Labrador seven hundred miles offshore. After that, signals were unreadable as heavy seas likely sank her, with speculation on West Hartlepool crew families awaiting word and no further updates since Tuesday.
The Winston-Salem Federal Home Loan Bank, ranking fourth in membership and loans among 12 banks, was praised for stabilizing real estate values in its district. President Ellett reported September results with increased profits, a large unallocated surplus of 256 428.79, and loans approved. The bank serves Maryland Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Alabama and the District of Columbia.
In Columbia on October 4 Harry Cobbersmith and Quint Carter both of Portlock Virginia pleaded guilty to kidnaping Willy Morrissette on August 6 and taking him into Virginia. They received nine year sentences to be served concurrently with additional sentences for related crimes. Five other men face charges but remain at large.
A double wave of bombings rocked Cuba's two largest cities, Havana and Santiago, with over 20 blasts causing closures and fear. Troops patrolled streets after lights were cut, while radicals protested the inauguration of Dr. Ernesto Ganivet as mayor. Police clashed with reluctant civilians in Central Park.
A reader recalls restoring a rusty tackle box with aluminum paint. The first cheap coating failed, leaving the box blistered and uneven, while a pricier, better-grade enamel produced a smooth, durable finish. The piece argues quality matters and cheap options can waste money.
Public auction will sell the High Point property in Guilford County North Carolina on October 12 1934 at the Guilford County Court House East Entrance for cash. The deed of trust was dated December 15 1928 securing a $5000 debt of B H Swartzberg and Mollie Swartzberg to David B Harris and Tristram T Hyde Jr Trustees. The lot and improvements are described as Lot No 4 in the FPEB Creelman subdivision on Lindsay Street with specified boundary lines. The sale is conducted by Trustee David B Harris and attorney J A Myatt.
A damaged OCR health ad lists ailments like indigestion nervousness fatigue headaches and skin concerns. It mentions a health product possibly tied to acid issues and stomach flames and promotes vigor from a product, with unclear brand or source.
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