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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1941
Page
5
War Today reports Hitler presses rapid Balkan advance as Yugoslavia and Greece resist, with Belgrade likely to fall soon and forces pushing from Austria into the Sava valley toward Zagreb. Axis aims include curbing Allied aid to Britain while awaiting American production.
The German buildup moves from Hungary into Belgrade and Romania while thrusts from Bulgaria target Sofia Nish and Skopje. Two contingents attack Greece via the Struma valley as Yugo-Vardar corridors are aimed to seize railway and road routes. Salonika remains the critical objective and defense priority for the Allies.
A Palm Sunday column begins a bi monthly feature visiting churches beyond the writer's own. The First Baptist Church on East Washington and Hobson Streets hosted the service with Rev W F Elliot speaking on When The Cross Becomes Real. He warned that Christianity could be taboo in liberty loving America and urged Christians to go the second mile beyond law. References to David Livingstone and Mark Twain illustrated self denial and reform. A large choir under O E Simmons performed well and many young people attended. Rev J E Melton of Calvary Baptist will preach at Women s Memorial AME Church Wednesday at 7 30 with his choir and congregation.
The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers reports February shipments at 11,573,433 dozen pairs, a new February high driven by seamless hosiery. Nylon and government contracts influence shifts from silk and full fashioned to men's half hose and bundle goods, with declines in women’s seamless and athletic socks.
Raleigh April 7 The Brewers and North Carolina Beer Distributors Committee asked the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to revoke the retail beer license of a dealer cited for liquor law violations. Edgar H Bain of Goldsboro led the move and announced hearings set for April 18 in Bryson City and May 5 in Onslow and Transylvania counties.
Berlin censorship bars dancing as German police chief Himmier issues nationwide ban. North Carolina articles cover NC Negro Teachers Association meets at A and T Greensboro and PTA events at Fairview Street School. Local clubs plan meetings, church services, and a Red Sox Easter opener at Willis Park with Textile Giants Greensboro visiting. William Penn High School to host The Black Ace drama April 17 with Richard B. Harrison Dramatic Club led by Mrs. E P Wilson.
PCA reports 1941 first quarter revenue passengers 45,064, up from 31,515 last year. Revenue passenger miles 8,158,149, vs 5,628,760 in 1940. First quarter marks 33rd straight month of better business. March revenue passenger miles rose 34.19 percent, passengers 34.54 percent. Notable gains on new Pittsburgh Knoxville Birmingham route and various stations.
A practical guide to carving a baked Easter ham at the table. Steps cover preparing a flat base, locating the aitch bone, using a fork for stability, and making horseshoe slices. The article notes sharp knife use, proper orientation, and portions from a 12 to 14 pound ham for family servings.
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