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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1940
Page
2
North Carolina and Virginia see continued cold with frost and light snow flurries in north portions. Mountains stay slightly warmer as Sunday expects partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures. South Carolina expects fair, cold nights with frost, followed by warmer Sunday. Coastal winds shift from northwest to variable by Sunday night.
Dispatch notes Norwegian troops along a curved ring from Moss to Holen and east to Glommen in a coastal defense. Authorities hint at belligerent tensions affecting Denmark as American forces may enter the region when transition allows.
The report describes an Itish Air Force battle with hundreds of machine gun rounds as a command bomber swept low over a destroyer in a snowstorm. The pilot descended to 500 feet and strafed the flying boat, which then lost height amid fire with a slim chance to reach land.
At the High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association meeting A S Parker Sr was elected vice president succeeding the late Albert Edward Tate. The tribute to Tate notes his broad service since 1914 and 1938 roles. President D A Stanton cites rising building activity and many home loans expected this Spring and Fall.
The 22nd unit of the safe driving school held its graduation last night in the city hall council chamber. Twelve received certificates as Sergeant J W McMahon presented them. The program included music and talks, noting 480 graduates to date with a 93 percent average. The next class starts Monday with enrollment blanks at the police station.
Stockholm reports Norway resistance stiffens Allied belief that Germany will face untenable position. Observers warn Hitler may shift aims to Sweden Belgium or the Netherlands if Norway fails. German shipping in Denmark could be deemed enemy and seized. sailors may transfer to Allied flags with compensation planned.
The North Main Street Baptist Church will hold an unusual Sunday service at 11 o clock led by Pastor Rev A Lincoln Falk. The pastor will address the theme of the living dead and pose questions about who they are and why they are dead during the sermon.
Dennis Healy fainted after three days of cross examination in the government case alleging a plot to overthrow the government. The judge ordered Ernecke’s bail forfeited and a bench warrant issued as FBI and police hunted for him amid rising fears for his safety after Healy described threats and kidnappings.
After a restrained weekend, Democratic contenders Cooper Gravely Broughton Maxwell press ahead with campaigns. Cooper toured Roanoke Rapids Weldon and Halifax while Gravely announced Greensboro HQ. Broughton urged bankers in New Bern to address farming crises. Maxwell highlighted libraries and public health.
Mrs Fannie Mae Lee 46 wife of Charlie Lee died at her home 503 Dillon Street Thomasville Friday after months of illness Survived by husband three sons G T Lee Concord and C R Thomas Lee Thomasville and four daughters including Mrs Mary Cagle and four others Funeral at Norwood Baptist Church Sunday at three with interment in Norwood Cemetery.
Thomasville April 13 court actions include William M Ballard sentenced to 12 months for assault with intent to rob with seven months suspended for good behavior and five months to run. 30 days for drunkenness. Turner withdrew appeal from drunken driving. fined 50 dollars, costs, license revoked one year. Frank Thomas found guilty of larceny and receiving. 18 months with 12 suspended. Reid Watford fined 50 dollars costs for operating a slot machine. Julian Kennedy fined 100 dollars costs for violating prohibition laws. Travis McLendon convicted of simple assault. Hal L Burton guilty of driving without license. Roby Bodenheimer convicted of assault on a female. all taxed or fined respective costs.
Women’s Memorial A M E Church holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev A M Jones preaching. Bethel Holiness Church of God schedules services at 10 a m 11 55 a m and 7 30 p m with Jubilee Four and Gladys Wheeler featured. Brooks Memorial Church to host Fairview Street Dramatic Club at 4 30 p m Sunday afternoon. St Mark Methodist Woman’s Home Missionary Society to hold musical tea Sunday 4–6 p m.
There will be a tea at the home of Mr and Mrs James Baldwin 1121 Rivett Drive from four to six Sunday afternoon in support of the Leonard Street School at Queen contest. The Beacon Light Choral Club will present a program at St Stephen A M E Zion Church Sunday at 3 pm. Dr S S Seay of Greensboro will lead revival services at St Stephen A M E Zion Church beginning Monday at 8 pm.
J. E. Morandhi a 69 year old Black man described as a self styled doctor was arrested for investigation in the death of Robert Blair an elderly Black man. An autopsy was performed by Coroner Wallace G Freeman and a local doctor with final ruling pending. Morandhi is held without bond on a charge of practicing medicine without a license.
Police raided Barrington's Service Station on South Main Street at 10 this morning. Officers seized seven pints of tax paid whiskey and arrested operator H. T. Barrington of High Point route 4 on a prohibition violation charge. About six half pints were found in the station and the rest in the woods behind it. Barrington posted bond and was released.
The Brotherhood Class of Central Friends Church meets at 9:45 tomorrow morning for a home-coming program. Rev. T. A. Sykes of Thomasville will speak. Norman Fidler, former choir director, will sing, and Mrs. Mae Frazier Ferree, former pianist, will play.
Fred J. Flagler, general freight agent for the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad, filed today for the State Senate seat in the Democratic primary. He opposes Sen Thom J. Gold for the nomination and has 1924 rail career with HP T D, prior Southern Railway. A Claremont Virginia native, he has never held office but ran for city council in 1935. He is a Rotary Club member and First Baptist Church deacon.
Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Rowland obtained city building inspector approval to erect a two story brick veneer residence with an attached garage on Otteray Drive between Palatka and Woodbrook Court. The estimated structure cost is $8,250.
Nell Krewinghaus filed suit for divorce against Edgar J. Krewinghaus in district court on statutory grounds.
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