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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1940

Page

2

Budgeting seen as keystone of Chest program

Olin W. LeBaron explains that the budget committee must operate year round to ensure chest funds are spent wisely and allocated to operating needs, not capital purchases. He notes the budget process involves agency executives and boards, with revisions if campaigns fail, and warns against uniform percentage cuts.

Southern Conference of Community Chests and Councils Olin W. LeBaron LeBaron Red Cross Boy Scouts Salvation Army Girl Scouts

Keystone meeting ground for finance and community support

The speaker notes that the keystone is the common meeting ground of finance and program and that community support rises or falls with the success or failure of the budgetary process.

Oslo Defense Update Amid Norweigian Frontline Struggles

Reports from Halden Kongsvinger and Sarpsborg describe ongoing street fighting and Norwegian resistance. Trondheim and Narvik conditions are murky amid censorship while Major Quisling’s control of Oslo media is noted as shaping public understanding.

Halden Frederikshald Sarpsborg Kongsvinger Oslo Lens Tidningen Ostersund Sweden Trondheim Stjordal Agdenes Trondheim Fjord Vikdun Quisling Nazi Party Johan Uygaardsvold Narvik Stockholm Radio Tonight Norway Johan Ludwig Mowinskel Quisling Mowinckel Major Quisling

English Dyers Plan London Strike Amid Wage Dispute

The National Union of Dyers Bleachers and Textile Workers with about 80 000 members called a nationwide strike starting May 11. The action targets employers who refuse wage increases, affecting all shops linked to employers' associations in London and beyond.

London National Union of Dyers, Bleachers and Textile Workers

Miss McMillan Hosts Luncheon For Lambeth Bride-Elects

In Thomasville on April 13 Miss Mary Johnson McMillan hosted a luncheon at Mills Home grounds honoring Miss Mary Johnson Lambeth, bride-elect of Winfield Blackwell, and Miss Sue Brewer of Asheboro, bride-elect of Dr. George Joyner. Guests included Priscilla Lambeth, Nancy Kyser, Frances Griffin, and others, tables adorned with pastel spring flowers.

Thomasville Mary Johnson McMillan Mills Mary Johnson Lambeth Winfield Blackwell Winston-Salem Sue Brewer Asheboro George Joyner Miss Lambeth Miss Brewer Priscilla Lambeth Nancy Kyser Frances Griffin Betty Brown McMillan Elizabeth Lambeth Annabelle Hollowell Lexington Katherine Johnson Davis Crawford Elbert McMillan R. M. Cooksey Taylor Street Contract Club T. Austin Finch

Ladies From High Point To Attend Continental Congress

Mrs. J. E. Lambeth leads a group including Mrs. J. F. Hayden Mrs. C. B. Diffendale and Mrs. William Jarrell of High Point to Washington for a week at the Continental Congress in session. Ina Chisholm of Greensboro visited the Covingtons Friday. Lambeth spoke Wednesday at the United Daughters of the Confederacy district meeting in Graham. Mrs. J. A. McAulay of Mount Gilead arrived to stay with Lambeth on Randolph Street.

Main Street Parent-Teacher Association O. E. Peer Charles Phillips Ada Long Sallie McColman May High Point J. E. Lambeth J. F. Hayden C. BE. Diffendale William Jarrell Washington Continental Congress Mies Ina Chisholm Greensboro R. D. Covington Graham United Daughters of the Confederacy J. A. McAulay Mount Gilead Randolph Street Modern Book Club E. 8. Armfield Helen Bostick R. V. Hayworth Ora Sublette Gibson Tea Room Alice Scott William A. White Guilford College

Club Hosts Progressive Dinner For First Anniversary

The club entertained guests with an attractive progressive dinner on Friday night to observe the organization’s first anniversary. It proved a social highlight for members and invited attendees.

Nazis Lose on Alpine Island Fire Battle

German raiders sighted near a Swiss border island were driven back by French machine gun fire and rifle blasts. Darkness prevented confirmation whether any German boats were sunk as they retreated under heavy fire.

Man Shot to Death Near Reidsville City Limits

The body of 35 year old W. A. Carnes of Cedar Street Greensboro was found in a pine thicket near Reidsville city limits late tonight. He had been shot through the temple.

Reidsville W. A. Carnes Cedar Street Greensboro

Two Hurt as Montlieu and Forrest Wreck Involve Five

Two cars collide at Montlieu and Forrest Avenues about 11:30. Melvin B. Stroupe Jr. and Ruth Moser are slightly injured and driven to Burrus Memorial Hospital. others in the Plymouth include Dave Cleveland Margaret Cook and Eugene Proffit. Lloyd Link 19 of Thomasville was driving the other car. Both drivers cited for reckless driving.

Montlieu and Forrest Avenues Melvin B. Stroupe, Jr West Bay Street Montlieu Avenue Ruth Moser Adams Street Yow Burrus Memorial Hospital Dave Cleveland Margaret Cook Eugene Proffit Forrest Avenue Montlieu Lloyd Link Thomasville

Germans See Sweden's Neutrality Shifts Amid Norway Campaign

German sources report Sweden edging toward benevolent neutrality as Denmark stays under German control. Iron ore shipments from Lulea may replace Norwegian routes, while Sweden could join Germany if mine schemes block Baltic-North Sea links. High command later revised German plane losses to five with British losses at ten.

Sweden Denmark Norway Germany Wilhelmstrasse Lulea Gulf of Bothnia Norwegian Britain Kattegat Skagerrak Bergen

British Victory at Narvik Inspires Norwegian Resolve

British forces under Vice Admiral Whitworth smash into Narvik fjord to rescue 300 sailors aboard the Altmark. King George VI sent a message of support to King Haakon as Allied air and naval strikes target Stavanger Bergen and other German forces in Scandinavia.

Cossack Admiralty Norway Graf Spee William Jock Whitworth Warspite Narvik Stockholm Great Britain George VI Haakon Adolf Hitler Germany George Royal Air Force Hitler Scandinavia British Broadcasting Company King Hanon Fleet Air Arm Stavanger Bergen

Missing Defendant Faces Threats and Uncertain Fate

A court recounts threats against missing defendant Ernecke, a Berlin native and salesman, who lived with co defendant Macklin Boettger. He faced threats claiming to kidnap his children and discussed the case amid anxiety. A related note mentions the shadbush plant named by Indians for its spring blossoms.

Healy Ernecke Berlin National Guard Macklin Boettger lHiealy

Jamestown 4-H Leaders Host Leap Year Party at High Point Lake

Jamestown High School senior 4-H boys and girls jointly hosted a leap year party and weiner roast at High Point municipal lake with about 40 attendees. Chaperones included Miss Rachel Stone and Harry L. Bowling along with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Boswell.

Jamestown Jamestown High School High Point Municipal Lake Rachel Stone Harry L. Bowling Lewis M. Boswell

Details Of FHA Plan Available All Over U. S.

The Federal Housing Administration plan is widely available through banks savings and loan and other approved lenders. Prospective homeowners can obtain full details and figures from banks lending institutions and housing firms. State or district FHA offices answer questions about the method.

Federal Housing Administration

Skier Sigurd Hall Killed in Mt Rainier Race

Sigurd Hall a 25 year old Seattle skier died during the Silver Skies tournament on Mt Rainier slopes. He became lost in dense fog and struck a rock head first while racing in the men s downhill event.

Skubr MT. Rainier National Park Wash Sigurd Hall Seattle Mt. Rainier

Government orders clothing stock listings in 12 cities

The Turkish government ordered listing of all clothing stocks in 12 of the nation’s largest cities as a national defense measure. A caterpillar can eat six to eight times its own weight in leaves daily. Cotton arrives at retail in about 16,000 forms.

Istanbul

Anti-Dewey Faction Faces New York Convention Question

The article reports on the ongoing rift within New York Republicans over Thomas E. Dewey’s bid for the presidential nomination. Simpson signals a stubborn fight to keep New York’s 92 convention votes, seeking to counter Dewey’s momentum with anti-Dewey sentiment and Gannett-backed supporters amid the June nominating session.

Simpson Frank Gannett Rochester New York Dewey Wisconsin Nebraska Arthur Vandenburg Michigan Illinois New York City Washington State Committee Gannett

Southern Tennis Championships Set for Charlotte in June

Cody Laird, secretary of the Southern Lawn Tennis Association, announced the 55th Southern championships will be held in Charlotte from June 10 to 16. Bitsy Grant of Atlanta is defending men's champion. doubles champs include Frank Guernsey Jr. and Russell Bobbitt. Marta Barnett is the women's singles queen and Doris Hart the girls' champion. The event follows the southern junior and boy's tournament at Clinton, South Carolina.

Charlotte Cody Laird Atlanta Southern Lawn Tennis Association Myers Park Charlotte County Charlotte News Bitsy Grant Frank Guernsey, Jr Orlando Fla Russell Bobbitt Marta Barnett Miami Miss Barnett Catharine Sample Doris Hart Clinton 8. C

Dodgers Cancelled Exhibitions Hit $25,000 in Receipts

Brooklyn reports $25,000 lost gate receipts from two Dodgers Yanks exhibitions canceled by cold and snow. The focus remains on Leo Durocher's throwing arm as he plans to split shortstop duties with Pee Wee Reese to test his readiness for the season opener Tuesday.

Brooklyn Leo Durocher Durocher Clearwater Fla Pee Wee Reese

Cubs Lose Final Spring Exhibition to Cold Weather

Chicago Cubs see their bid for an even split with the Chicago White Sox halted by cold weather. The Cubs trail the Sox in exhibition play with seven wins in 12 games, as their final pre season meeting is set for tomorrow at Comiskey Park.

Chicago Chicago Cubs White Sox Cubs Comeskey Park

Dutchdenying troop transports rumors broadcast

Netherlands radio programs interrupted for a special denial of reports that English troop transports are en route to Holland. The communique refuted the Berlin Nachtausgabe report carried by German radio.

Amstedam Netherlands Holland Gereman Radio Berlin Nachtausgabe

Mauna Loa Eruption Spews Lava High in Hawaii

In Hilo on April 18 lava vaulted about 500 feet into Mauna Loa's central vent, marking the highest fountain since the eruption started. The glowing lava then fell to roughly 200 feet, according to observers.

Pa Mauna Loa Hilo Hawaii Mauna Loa

Udga Tablets Help Ulcer Sufferers Eat Heartier Meals

A specialist reports that bismuth coats the stomach lining to reduce irritation from secretions and foods, allowing ulcer sufferers to enjoy meals like steak and cabbage. Udga Tablets mix bismuth with other ingredients in a balanced formula and come in 25¢ boxes. They are claimed to relieve ulcer and stomach pains and are sold with a money back guarantee at Good Drug Stores Everywhere.

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