Fritz Thyssen Flees Wrath of Fuehrer Hitler
Fritz Thyssen, once a major German industrialist and supporter of Adolf Hitler, escapes to Paris amid Nazi persecution. Age 60, he comes from the Ruhr’s steel and coal aristocracy, closely linked to the Thyssen family power, while Thyssen works back in Germany produce war material for the Third Reich.
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Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Paris
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NEA Service
High Point Enterprise
Milton Bronner
London
Third Reich
France
Gererman
Germany
Ruhr
Rhine
German Republic
Junkers
Krupps
August Thyssen
Krupp von Bohlens
Normandy
Lorraine
August
Fritz
Swank Industry Club
Dusseldorf
Coal and Steel Kings
Coal and Iron Kings
West
Reichstag
Prussia
Herman Goering
Herman
Thyssen’s Ties to Hitler Expose A Tumultuous Rise
The Thyssen family’s rise from German industry to Nazi alignment is traced through early 20th century conflicts with the Ruhr, Hitler’s growing power, and Thyssen’s wartime funding. The narrative notes Thyssen’s influence, his stance against Bolshevism, and later disillusionment as Nazi control expanded, culminating in large losses and confiscation of vast wealth.
Sonny's Crumpled Cap Signals Child's Broken Leg
A boy named Sonny suffers a broken leg after a mishap in the street. His frantic mother hopes for no worse harm. The piece advocates Merita's Lone Ranger Safety Club urging kids to join and pledge safety, with club cards available through grocers or mail-in forms.
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Sonny
Merita
Lone Ranger Safety Club
Lone Ranger
Lone Ranger Safety Club Invitation Request
A reader from Atlanta asks to join the Lone Ranger Safety Club sponsored by Merita Bread. The note promises safe behavior and requests a free membership card and the secret code key.
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Lone Ranger
Lone Ranger Safety Club
Merita Bread and Cakes
Furniture South Expands to Monthly Publication
W B Hall and Noble T Praigg announce expansion of Furniture South a southern trade magazine based in High Point. David Rush is named advertising manager as the magazine shifts from bi monthly to a monthly schedule beginning with the May issue. Rush is a 15 year furniture industry veteran joining from roles at Spear Company Hearn’s Montgomery Ward and Southern Furniture Journal background.
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Furniture South
High Point
W. B. Hall
Noble T. Praigg
David 4. Rush
United States
Hall
Rusk
Lenoir
N. C
New York
Spear & Company
Hearn’s
Hearn
Newark
N. J
Montgomery Ward
Mr. Rusk
Southern Furniture Journal
Furniture World
Ingram Named V F W Commander Ingram elected local post commander
A C Ingram was chosen commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post at last night's meeting. Other officers elected include E A Whidden senior vice commander F C Burney junior vice commander I P Walker quartermaster Vernon A Kearns chaplain T C Potts judge advocate C E K Stuart surgeon. The auxiliary will elect officers next Monday and a joint installation for post and auxiliary set for Monday evening April 15.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
A. C. Ingram
E. A. Whidden
F. C. Burney
I. P. Walker
Vernon A. Kearns
T. C. Potts
C. EK. Stuart
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Final Rites Held for Dr DeVine in Goshen New York
A large gathering attended funeral services for Dr John F DeVine in St Johns Catholic Church Goshen New York after he died aboard the M S Kumphalm during a winter cruise in March The rites were led by Rev William A Fogarty and burial followed in St Johns Cemetery He authored many books and monographs and served as US delegate to the 1930 International Veterinary Congress in London He held a lieutenant colonel rank in the Army Reserve and was known in High Point and nearby areas He is survived by his niece Mrs W H Kinney of Salisbury formerly of High Point and Reidsville
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St. John's Catholic Church
Goshen
N. Y
John F. DeVine
M. S. Kumphalm
William A. Fogarty
St. John’s Cemetery
Women Hear Reports From Missionary Committee
The 28th annual meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the North Carolina Methodist Conference heard committee reports. More than 200 registrations attended as Bishop W. W. Peele of Richmond addressed the session. The meeting will end tomorrow.
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Henderson
Women's Missionary Society
North Carolina Methodist Conference
W. W. Peele
Richmond
Cranium Crackers College Days Quiz
A set of five questions asks in which is the national scholastic honor fraternity, the oldest U S university, the largest university, the state university led by Clarence Dykstra, and the foreign university hosting Rhodes scholars. Answers appear on the Want Ad Page.
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National Scholastic Honor Fraternity
United States
Clarence Dykstra
Phoenix elected chairman of local orphanage board
Greensboro April 1. John J. Phoenix has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home here. He succeeds the late Dr. W. C. Wicker of Elon College.
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Greensboro
John J. Phoenix
Masonic and Eastern Star Home
W. C. Wicker
Elon College
Pruning Time Guides Shrub and Tree Care
Henry Pree outlines pruning principles for spring and summer, stressing timing, goals, and methods. He covers when to prune, how to balance root and top growth, rejuvenate old plants, and the tools and care needed for clean, healthy cuts.
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Henry Pree
Allied Economic Stranglehold Drives War Strategy
War-time analysis argues Allied blockade targets Germany's economy more than battles, with Hitler likely to initiate any major offensive. Molotov signals Soviet neutrality as Rome shades triple alliance prospects. prolonged economic struggle threatens German position. NYA camp to open near Morganton. public sale notice in High Point outlines property auction details under court order.
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England
France
Germany
Hitler
Reich
Fuehrer
Stalin
Mussolini
Molotoff
Russia
Rome
Italy
Auction Notice of College Terrace Lots in High Point
By authority of the City Council of High Point on December 6, 1939 the undersigned will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Guilford County Building east door at 11:00 a.m. on April 15, 1940 the property described as lots 107 and 108 in College Terrace Subdivision Green Guilford County North Carolina. City reserves right to reject any bids. A Kirkman Mayor. 3-12-19-26 4-2
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H. Jennings
Lillian Jennings
Louise Jennings
Silas B. Casey
C. C. Robbins
W. A. Davis
William Byerly
W. C. Idol
Piedmont Building and Loan Association
J. L. Yow
Myrtle Yow
City of
High North Carolina
High Point
J. H. Jennings
Lilliam Byerly
Guilford County
High Point Township
N. C
Hicks Street
Welborn Street
W. F. Haynes
G. V. Jackson
R. H. Crouch
N. E. Welborn
Mechanicsville
H. L. Baumgardner
North Carolina
College Terrace
Register of Deeds
A. Kirkman
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