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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1938
Page
7
Babson Park mass columnist reports a strong turning point in business with an upturn across heavy industry, building, banking and retail sectors. He cites higher steel capacity use, rising machine tool orders, more rail equipment, wage gains, higher security prices and robust farm cash flow, projecting continued growth into November.
An early American historical note records Esek Hopkins of Providence Rhode Island appointed in November 1775 as the first commander-in-chief of the Continental fleet by Congress. The assembly aimed to place him in charge of a squadron.
Famed wild animal trainer Clyde Beatty brings 43 lions and tigers to High Point for afternoon and night shows under the Famous Robbins Circus banner. The program features King and Menelik Nubian elephants, Nigger the tiger, and a mile-long street parade beginning at 11. The event also showcases Hoot Gibson and other international acts for a colorful old-time variety program.
A new co starring team makes their screen debut at the Broadhurst Theater with a comedy titled Women Are Like That. The film opens Tuesday for a two day engagement as part of the theater’s 13th anniversary week program. Kay remains a central figure in the studio pairing.
The city hosts three special programs at the Broadhurst Theater for its 13th anniversary. Birthdays September 1 to 17 attendees get free admission with a coupon at the box office. Programs include Women In Prison, Women Are Like That, and Man From Music Mountain with Wyn Cahoon Scott Colton Kay Francis Pat O’Brien Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette.
The note invites celebration this week during the Broadhurst theater 18th anniversary with hospitality extended by the venue. Address details are noted as part of the invitation.
Francis and Pat O’Brien star in a gay advertising industry comedy with Kay Francis as the leading lady. The Warner stylist Orry Kelly outfits Miss Francis in thirty five costumes. Supporting cast includes Ralph Forbes Melville Cooper Thurston Hall Grant Mitchell and Herbert Rawlinson with shorts Trapped Underground The Piemy Hunt and a cartoon.
The Trophy council Junior Order United American Mechanics announces a special meeting at its hall over the Princess cafe on Thursday night September 15. Former members are invited to join regular members to hear talks on the order’s work and reports on the new state council setup. A social reception is planned.
The bulk of the world’s nickel remains concentrated in Sudbury Ontario with major mining activity sustaining supply and regional employment.
The Carolina theater staff promote Laugh Week to improve mood and outlook for the fall season. They urge residents to laugh daily to curb jitters and pessimism, claiming humor plus optimistic events can bring happiness to High Point. The piece also notes Burma coins called willow leaf with a yellowish red coating from burnt yolk.
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