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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1940
Page
3
DeWITT MacKENZIE reports on Allied leaders framing war resolve as they discuss battlefield realities and the English countryside. Churchill and Molotov push neutrality against Soviet objectives while Britain signals readiness to escalate as naval leadership emphasizes firm policy.
Two High Point men, Jesse Bradshaw aged 18 of Blair Street and Haze Edwards 21 of East Russell Street, were arrested on two larceny charges involving chickens. A second pair, Gilbert Poplin of Tryon Street and Sam Macemore of West Green Street, were charged with breaking and entering the Ward Street Cash Grocery.
The text argues against dragging Russia into the conflict, stating there is no need for the nation to join unless she acts from imperial ambition or malice. It emphasizes the caller’s view that the issue is not with Russia and warns against external entanglement.
The Pinehurst Polo Club defeated the Ramblers 6 to 5 in an extra period. Merrill Fink of Rye, New York, scored the deciding goal after four minutes of play. It marked the Pinehurst club’s ninth straight win.
Eddie Sloan of Charlotte won the Carolinas A A U handball title by defeating Ralph Houck of Greensboro 21-13 21-5 in Greensboro. Mark Foster and Lee Van Story of Greensboro captured the doubles championship by beating Ed Kimbrell and George Miller of Charlotte 21-10 21-10.
The third annual Cape Fear Horse Show will be held in Wilmington on Friday and Saturday. Local riders and spectators are invited to attend the two day event featuring competition across multiple classes and ages.
Wilmington April 1. Mayor Tom Cooper a gubernatorial candidate will travel to Wilson today to obtain a sound truck for his statewide Democratic nomination campaign. He aims to begin an active campaign promoting a program to advance North Carolina through improved government and home rule.
High Point Civic Symphony members are urged to attend Tuesday night rehearsal at 8 in the Senior High School orchestra room. The orchestra plans a 30 minute program to be broadcast next week.
The 17th annual state dramatic tournament began last night at the University of North Carolina. Thursday will bring the Southern Regional Drama Festival drawing noted literary and theatre figures. Earlier, religious plays were staged by Jarvis Memorial Methodist Church of Greenville Atlantic Christian College and Fellowship Miracle Players of Asheville. Today's program includes a pro group and production contests for junior and senior colleges and city high schools.
Felder Wright of Birmingham Ala won the Southern badminton championship by defeating W F Miles of New Orleans 15 8 15 12. Julia Pickens of Charlotte won the women's crown with an 11 2 11 0 victory over Mrs Sam Lippitt of Albany Ga. Felder Wright and Ed Warren of Birmingham won the doubles title by beating Henry Benoit and Dean Hammons of Charlotte 15 10 15 8. Julia Pickens and Mrs FE Powdrell of Charlotte defeated Mrs Lippitt and Mrs Roy Melto of Albany 15 6 4 15 15 7 for the women's doubles title.
A presentation by community and WPA groups highlights a Southern festival with involvement from small theatre groups from one Southern state.
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