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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1933
Page
9
The Motor Editor lauds the Citizens Traffic Patrol urging High Point drivers to join for public safety. It stresses polite pedestrian rights at intersections and argues pedestrians should have priority over drivers turning on green.
Letters urge safer driving at intersections and against double parking and unlit bicycles. Calls for traffic patrols, stricter enforcement, and pedestrian caution. Also reports a schedule of teacher meetings at High Point High School with topics across math language science and physical education.
Plymouth reports week ending September 30th sales near record highs with a 13.2 percent weekly rise and 414.6 percent year over year. Chevrolet output in September surges to 59,357 units, its best since 1929, as Dodge posts seven year records with 7.42 percent weekly gain and 144.2 percent yearly rise. Goodrich tire sales jump about 300 percent in three months amid NRA upswing.
The newspaper and the Carolina Motor Club sponsor a Citizens Traffic Patrol to observe violations and mail courteous letters to offenders. Local units planned nationwide with a captain in command. a separate, unrelated case reports Maybell Glasby missing, later found delirious in hospital, with Tom McAbee and Liezie Taylor jailed on statutory charges.
Greensboro Oct 14 Vick Chemical company announces newspapers will receive most heavy advertising this season for Vicks Vaporab Vicks Nose and Throat Drops Vicks Medicated Cough Drops and Vicks Voratone Antiseptic The program continues past policies expanding advertising and employments Vicks strong NRA support marked by signing up with enthusiasm and optimism for the era
An inquest will be held Monday into the death of Clyde Glasby a 2 year old found starved to death in woods near Anderson South Carolina. Police report the child disappeared several days ago prompting a search by local residents and authorities.
A city wide educators meeting features talks by Miss Mann International vice president of the American Federation of Teachers. Jule B. Warren NC Education Association secretary. and Dr. A. T. Allen State Superintendent. County and city superintendents discuss education in sessions at 11:30 and 2.00.
The YWCA announces a broad fall program with interest groups in dramatics cooking sewing crafts personality recreation and current events. Girl Reserve clubs form in schools including William Penn high to promote friendship skills and faith. An art class by T. EB Dodameade meets Mondays. A Pickett Cotton mill library operates Wednesdays 3 to 5 with books and magazines for all ages. The Education Travelers Aid room registry and information service help with travel rooms and information. A class on Social Change and Economic Planning led by Mrs Ney Evans links to national and international affairs. The board of directors includes Effie Cox W F Clayton K C Denny Collier H Ellis P W Flagge Blanche Hayworth Horace Hayworth Frank Hunsucker J F Hoffman W W Jackson L R Johnston Lucille Johnston Pattie Jordan EB Long Lillian J Massey H A Millis Mary Munyon H W McCain J D Sherrod C B Sheloff Geo T Stephens W B Thomas Ernest Wall H A White M J Wrenn D T Yow.
The program lists multiple departments and officers for the Sunday School, including primary, intermediate, young people, and women’s classes. It names superintendents, assistant superintendents, secretaries, pianists, teachers, and assistant teachers across departments led by Mrs. W. Morrow, Mrs. Fred Ingram, and others.
The Broadhurst Theater announces a temporary price change effective Monday October 16. Matinee tickets cost 25 cents from 11 am to 6 pm, while evening performances are 36 cents from 6 pm to 11 pm. Children pay 10 cents at any time. Upcoming productions include Marlene Dietrich in Song of Songs and Buster Crabbe in Then the Fearless.
Butane gas, once viewed as a minor petroleum by product, has emerged as one of the most efficient fuels tested in locomotive use, marking a notable shift in industry views.
Dr John T Burrus father of Mrs Hugh Black is at Spartanburg 8 C bedside of his daughter who is critically ill and has shown steady improvement He plans to return Monday and stay the week unless the condition worsens
Local residents told The Enterprise of eerie happenings at a house near the city Friday and Saturday night including moving potatoes and shaking beds while the occupant denied ghosts and blamed unknown sources for the noises.
Former official states his departure from party roles while emphasizing service to social welfare and textile industry jobs. He notes his long career in the Democratic Party, including roles as president pro tempore of the senate, lieutenant governor, and governor, and expresses commitment to future party work and state interests.
Dr Burrus said final outcome remains uncertain as Iris Burrus has been in critical condition for eight weeks following two operations. He and Iris thank friends here and elsewhere for sympathy and interest and express gratitude until they can speak personally.
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