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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1939
Page
2
Benny Benny Testimony and WPA Relief Debates Feature in Session
The WPA relief program faces continued controversy as Adams outlines funding needs and cuts, with $61 monthly per worker and a projected end June relief level. Senate and House debates include reciprocal taxation, Douglas nomination criticisms, and a high profile court session with Benny and Chaperau case details emerging from the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Pepper
D-Fla
Barkley
Adams
Appropriations Committee
Taylor
D-Cole
Senate
William O. Douglas
Supreme Court
Frazier
R-Nd
Douglas
Securities Commission
New York Stock Exchange
High Bench
Benny Pleads Guilty in Smuggling Case
In New York, Jack Benny pleads guilty to three counts of the indictment after his New York attorney asks to change the plea. Judge Leubell questions Benny as about 400 spectators fill the packed courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Leibell
Chaperau
Benny
Miss Livingstone
Hollywood
Europe
Paris
Cannes
France
United States
New York
Chapreau
Jack Benny
Carl E. Newton
Vincent L. Leubell
Leubell
Statement of financials for bank with sworn officers in 1939
A bank reports secured and preferred liabilities including deposits secured by pledged assets and other secured liabilities. It lists legal reserve requirements and eligible assets, with officers H N Willard and R H Sechrest signing sworn statements before Notary Bessie A Foster in Guilford County North Carolina on April 4 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Savings & Trust Company
High Point
North Carolina
United States
Ti Oost Poe Actihs
Hs Deans Clb
Law Co
Wc Ee EU Ceee
Cs Soso
H. N. Willard
R. H. Sechrest
R. R. Ragan C
Grayson
State of North Carolina
Guilford
Bessie A. Foster
Record-Making Laws Enacted in 90 Day Session
The 90 day session enacted several major laws while rejecting measures on execution methods and judiciary discretion. Debates were sparse with most work done in committees. Governor Hoey opposed highway fund diversion and budget balance remained a key theme as revenue rose. The House killed a pay raise referendum and a long range education study bill while the Senate approved a $250 tax on itinerant peddlers of scrap tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Joint Appropriations Committee
Advisory Budget Commission
Hoey
General Fund
A. J. Maxwell
House
Senate Bi
Senate
Chicago produce prices and prices listed for dairy and eggs
A Chicago market report shows butter at 832,737 units, creamery 93 score, carrots 224, eggs 37,057, with several percentages and price markers noted. Other prices remain unchanged as of April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Local Weather Yet Reported In Hatteras and Jacksonville
Moderate north and northeast winds bring fair to partly overcast skies from today noon through tonight. Highs steady then fall, with mild conditions continuing into Wednesday in the Hatteras and Jacksonville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Additional County Booklets Describe Guilford County
High Point citizens receive four booklets supplementing a prior Guilford County pamphlet. One covers industry and county advantages, another education with schools and statistics, a greensboro high point airport plan, another aviation facilities, and agriculture topics including soil crops dairying and 4 H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Guilford County
Greensboro-High Point
Heamet
Greensboro
Four Divorces Granted in Municipal Court
Four divorces were granted in the first session of a week's jury term in the Municipal Court. Judge D. MacRae presided. The divorces were granted on two years of separation: Dora Standbridge Littl e ton from Buford Littl e ton, Cora Callaway from W. A. Callaway, Martha Louise Russell Brown from Jesse Dale Brown, and Ocie Della Stratton from R. B. Stratton on statutory grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. €. MacRae
Dora Standbridge Littleton
Buford
Clifton Littleton
Cora Callaway
W. A. Calaway
Martha Louise Russell Brown
Jesse Dale Brown
Ocie Della Stratton
R. B. Stratton
Funeral for Mrs Anastas ia Bambalis
Funeral services for Mrs. Anastas ia Mambalis 55 died at her nephew C N Bambalis 108 Elm Street Friday in Winston Salem conducted at Boger Funeral Home 2:30 pm by Dr Chrysogtomos Patalambious pastor of the Greek Orthodox Church burial in the city cemetery pallbearers included John T Bambalis C N Bambalis George T Bambalis George K Bambalis Alec Bambalis Alec Katsisos and George Andronos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastasia Mambalis
C. N. Bambalis
Elm Street
Wington-Salem
Boger
Chrysogtomos Patalambious
Church of
George T. Bambalis
George K. Bambalis
Alec Bambalis
Alec’ Katsisos
George Andronos
Woodmen of the World to receive new members tonight
The Piedmont Camp Number 62 Woodmen of the World will hold a lodge hall meeting tonight at 7 30 o clock. Several new members will be received into membership with R C Gaddis presiding and Ty Holcomb chairing the degree team which will confer degrees on new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Woodmen of the World
R. .C. Gaddis
Ty Holcomb
Ripley Relative Network Ties to Medical Lineage
The listing details Ripley as daughter of a doctor and wife to a doctor, with multiple doctor relatives through blood and marriage. It maps a web of aunts uncles nieces and cousins spanning two generations connected to doctors.
Health Address Highlights Negro Health Week in High Point
Dr. Walter Hughes, Negro health official, delivered a stirring talk celebrating National Negro Health Week. He tied Negro health to economic status, cited data on wealth and health, and urged use of state clinics for those unable to afford private care. The Roscoe C. Ora of the red Cross was mentioned in error. Roscoe C. Ora of the Public Health Service in Wash., D. C. was unavailable. The program, sponsored by the Yadseut Club, featured clergy and music by the William Penn Glee Club under Mrs. Grayce W. Yokely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hughes
North Carolina State Board of Health
First Baptist Hughes
Aanone
Roscoe C. Ora
Washington, D. C
Hughes
Dughes
Booker T. Washington
Yadseut Club
E. L. Kirby
Mt. Vernon
L’ Envoi
Ethel Griffin Cobb
High Point
N. C
Mob attacks claim officer as borders flare in Asia
Amid regional tension, mobs strike as France administers Alexandretta under a league mandate while Turkish influence grows. Reports also detail clashes between Soviet forces and Japanese controlled Manchukuo near Nanchang and a push toward Changsha in Hunan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandretta
France
Turkey
Tokyo
Nanchaning
Changsha
Hinan
High Point Red Sox to Open Season Friday Afternoon
The High Point Red Sox open their season Friday at 4 PM on the Municipal Colored Park field against Nachman Spring-Filled Corp led by Johnnie Pike. Admission is free and club president A. L. Dockery will supervise weeknight practice on the ark field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Red Sox
Municipal Colored
Nachman
H. C. Eccles
Richmond
Mrs Elizabeth Anderson Dies At Home In Mon Day
Mrs Elizabeth Anderson died at her home 1501 Lee Street Monday afternoon between 1 and 2. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 at First Baptist Church with interment in Hill Cemetery. She leaves husband Pink Anderson daughter Mrs Alice Eccles son William McCarter brother Jonas Conner and seven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Anderson
Lee Street
First Baptist Church
tGeé@mhill
Willing Workers Move Meeting to Mt Vernon Church Group
The Willing Workers Club of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church will meet Thursday at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Fannie Alexander 1620 Murray Street Washington Terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Fannie Alexander
Murray Street
Washington Terrace
Mrs. Cora Jones Dies in Kernersville at 60
Mrs. Cora Jones age 60 of Kernersville widow of William Jones died at her daughter L B Hairlip s home 212 Vall Street on Monday at 10 30. Funeral at Providence Baptist Church Kernersville on Wednesday at 2 30 pm with burial in Brooks Cemetery family plot. She lived in Forsyth County most her life and was a devout church member. She is survived by daughter Mrs L B Haizlip and two sisters Miss Maggie L Brooks of High Point and Mrs Cornelia L Johnson of Kernersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Jones
Kernersville
William Jones
L. B. Hairlip
Vall Street
Providence Baptist Church
L. B. Haizlip
Maggie L. Brooks
High Point
Cornelia L. Johnson
Special Criterion Club Meeting at Mrs Gilreath Home
A special Criterion Club meeting is planned at 10 Hilltop Street at Mrs Gladys Gilreath’s home Wednesday evening. Miss Clara Raper urged all members to attend with special effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criterion Club
Gladys Gilreath
Hilltop Street
Clara Raper
Scotton Foster Nuptials Announce Maude Irene's Marriage
Mr and Mrs George Scotton of 1006 West Green Street announce the marriage of their daughter Maude Irene to Clar— the notice lists the couple and families. details truncated in the OCR but confirms a wedding announcement.
Beeson Hardware Co Dominates with High Game Score
Beeson Hardware Co posts the highest game score 591 and game set 366. Renfrow at Hart Drugs chalks up the top single score 141 while Beeson Hardware Co leads on overall high scores with 591.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfrow
Hart Drugs
Beeson Hardware Co
Clark
Byerly
Furniture City Motors
Payne Ones
Kearns Ates
Houser
Nance Tenner Ee Wees
Ensaeee
Great Southern Truckage Co
Tot Haley
Courtney Enews
Hooks
Hart
Postomauneae Wees
Garrett Wees
Kellam Foundry
Woodell Pee Ewee Bere
Goodson Tee
Comer
Cooper Heen Peewee Wee
Pitts Veer
Ee Moose
Ist
Spencer
Petty Tree
Petty Tree Wre
Therrell Serrencess
Crawford , Pemberton
Weneneeenees
Giants Plan Fifth Starter as Hubbell Return Looms
Bis League Camps report New York Giants plan a fifth starter once Carl Hubbell returns. Managers name Gumbert Mel Hal Schumacher and Manuel Salvo as candidates with Bill y stating Hubbell will join them, while Castleman is not counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
New York Giants
Harry Gumbert
Cliff Mel Hal Schumacher
Manuel Salvo
Billy
Carl Hubbell
Terry
Castleman
Dodgers Pin for Opening with Lazzeri and Coscarari
In Clearwater Florida the Brooklyn Dodgers show Coscarari at second and Tony Lazzeri likely to start the season. In Orlando Florida the Washington Senators consider using Roberto as an outfielder after seven at bats in exhibitions with two singles and a triple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn Dodgers
Coscarari
Tony Lazzeri
Orlando
Wasington Senators
Roberto
Feller Rest After Short Workout With Indians
Cleveland Indians pitcher Feller stayed in Pensacola to rest while the team trailed there after a brief session against Gran. manager Ossie gives note that Bob may have overtrained and is not in full form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feller
New Orleans
Hob Feer
Cleveland Indians
Pensacola
Fla
Fel
Ossie Wittlieves
Bob
Reds Slump At Plate In Augusta Grapefruit Games
In Augusta Georgia the 1939 Cincinnati Reds struggle at bat with a .244 team average across 19 games, well below last year. Good news from the Pirates in San Antonio Texas as Pie Traynor declares readiness to start steam for ten game swing against major league teams beginning with the St. Louis Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDS
Augusta
Cincinnati Reds
BUCS
San Antonio
Tex
Pie Traynor
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Los Browns
Papey Hurls Today for Cardinals in Birmingham
P De an will face the Birmingham Barons in a South League matchup as he tries to answer doubters with another strong showing for the St. Louis Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dapey
Birmingham
Ala
P. Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Brngham Barons
Browns struggle over Don Heffner contract with Ito Witt terms
May be the meals are gooth San Antonio Texas where holdout Don Heffner the second baseman fits into the St. Louis Browns plans if any remained in doubt today Heffner works and travels with the club but has yet to agree to Vice President Bille Witt's salary terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Don Heffner
St. Louis Browns
Heffner
Bille Witt
Nose Trouble Hits Gatehouse Ahead of Season
Augusta Ga. The nasal order that troubled pitcher ny Gatehouse of the Boston Sox six years ago has resurfaced and he will rest for seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ambler Looks for Breakout Year at Second Base
Shreveport native Wayne Ambler recalls his two year jump from Duke to the Philadelphia Athletics and says he is not tightened up at the plate. He expects his hitting to improve and aims for a strong season at second base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport, la
Wayne Ambler
Duke
Philadelphia Athletics
Major League Exhibitions Schedule Across Cities
AP reports numerous exhibition games today featuring teams such as Chicago, Cincinnati, Boston, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Detroit, New York, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and others. The slate includes matchups in Bisbee Augusta San Antonio Dallas Birmingham Clearwater Shreveport Longview Fort Worth Pensacola Tucson Macon Montgomery Austin Lakeland Haines City Tyler and more with varied venues and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Official
Weather Bureau
H L. R
Asheville
Atlanta
Augusta
Birmingham
Charleston
Chicago
Columbia
Denver Stews
Detroit
Evansville
Thee
Galveston
Aenea Ewnane
Greensboro
Ween
Hatteras
Jacksonville Coro
Key West Seneteens
Little Rock
Los Angeles
Memphis
Meridian Seamen
Akcse
Mpls
St. P
Mobile
Associated Press
Bisbee
Ariz
Cincinnati
Boston
San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Philadelphia
Ala
Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn
Tucson
Macon
Washington
Montgomery
Austin
University of Texas
New York
Lakeland
Toronto
Haines City
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James Stewart
Lew Ayres
Bing Crosby
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Shirley Ross
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Charles Boyer
Algiers
Chinatown
Glenda Farrell Barton MacLane
Paramount
Robert Donat
Rosalind Russell
Wayne Morris
Priscila Lane
Rialto
Paul Muni
Bcarpace
U. S
John T. Cahill
Palace Theatre
Salem Street
ePort
Thomasville
Nancy, Drew
John Lytel
Tom Saver
Donald O'Connor
Billy Cook
Mvepvila
Anastatia Bambalis
Rg Rae
Darrell Lee Everhart
The
Enterprise Bureau
Commerce Street
Forrest Lee Everhart
Kearns Street
J. D. Craven
J. H. Everhart
Winston-Salem
Spring Hill M. P
J. D. Andrews
Ray Husted
Worthington
King Peetures Syndicate
World Nght
Roki
Ripley
Mrs. Everett Walker
Adrian
West Virginia
Fiel
Fairey
Orangeburg
S.carolina
Martinstown
Livonia
Unionville
DR. Hughes
R. A. Herring
Goldsboro
North Carolina Negro Teachers Association
James KE. Shepherd
North Carolina State College For
Durham
Foster
Miss Foster
William Penn High School
Willis Street
Davis-Evans
Garfield Davis
Moon Street
Dorene Mae
Alvi Evans, Jr
A. 8. Townsend
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
RED Sox
Giants
Whitehill
Agad Bisbee
Earl Wicill
Fort Worth
Texas
Lou Gehrig
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