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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1942
Page
2
The bulletin notes minimal temperature change overnight across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Virginia, by contrast, remains comparatively warmer with cooler conditions not prevailing.
A Civitan Club meeting at the Sheraton Hotel screened the March of Time film Help China. Phil W. Grandjean announced the local United China Relief campaign aims to raise 4000 dollars with support from 20 major organizations sending top executives to assist. The film depicted Chinese hardships since invasion and industrial progress under Chiang Kai-shek and his wife. Grandjean noted prior Chinese aid after floods and was assisted by M. Lb. Patrick in projecting the picture.
In Cebu City January warfare forced most residents to hills while daily life persisted with cinemas banks and eateries. MacArthur organized Cebu as an inter island shipping hub to aid Corregidor and Bataan. Japanese warships later halted blockade running as fleets dwindled and a Filipino captain chose to sail out of harbor rather than risk sinking at pier.
Allied forces under Gen. Harold Alexander and Gen. Stilwell fight to hold land approaches to the Indian frontier as British and Chinese troops fall back. Japanese troops occupy Migyaungye near the Irrawaddy while British air power shells a Japanese column at Singaungwe and Far area raiders are repelled. Chinese lines shift 20 miles north of Toungoo as retreating maneuvers preserve Allied positions between the Irrawaddy and Sittang fronts.
Raleigh April 14 The Highway Commission Chairman Ben Prince announced raises for all maintenance employees who board and room are not included in wages. Increases range from 3 to 10 a month and immediate effect lifts three year workers to at least 75 dollars monthly. Five year staff to at least 89 dollars monthly.
General Charles de Gaulle notes Free French efforts as Nazi pressure on Vichy intensifies. Laval holds rapid talks with Admiral Darlan and Marshal Petain amid a government shakeup. Berlin broadcasts claim the Rieme decree probes wartime responsibility. Paul Marion reads a hurried conference note to reporters.
Allied and Japanese reports describe heavy fighting near Manila Bay with shelling of Corregidor and Fort Frank. Japanese claims say 40,000 prisoners taken since Bataan offensive, plus large booty of guns, machines, rifles, tanks. Corregidor vessels sunk and a night assault forecast as rains hinder dawn actions.
The law and public safety committee will lay before City Council an ordinance to regulate dogs. It calls for licensing, a dog catcher post, and a city pound. The measure will be published before final action so the public can be apprised of restrictions. The council will also set a date for 1941 tax sales and fix 2.5 percent interest on $49,000 in judgment notes for sewer damage awards in Davidson County.
The author argues German influence will spread in unoccupied France with reinforced guards, stronger control over the French fleet, expanded German censorship, and more German economists and labor in French industry. A future British American invasion is seen as the only hopeful turning point, with anticipation of support from freedom-minded French citizens.
Special to The Enterprise reports from the Thomasville area indicate the annual Boy Scout fund drive has raised over 1700. Harry Browne Finch chaired the effort before joining the army at Fort Bragg. W N C English took over, aided by Lions Rotary and Junior Chamber members as local civic clubs boosted the campaign.
Funeral services for J L Pendry 69 who died suddenly at his home 219 Fisher Street were held Monday at 4 pm with Rev O L Ruth Rev H C Byyum and Rev Jim H Green officiating. Pallbearers included Clarence Prince Roy Perdue Lee Everhart M J Zelt Roland Tuttle. Interment in Floral Garden Cemetery. Dr J H Dreher prominent Wilmington dentist of 50 years will be buried Wednesday at 3:30 pm at St Pauls Lutheran church Wilmington. Survivors include Mrs D A Neilson two daughters Mrs George Carter and Mrs L Virgil Schenck and one son Charles A Dreher.
J F Kirby a 33 year old state highway patrolman stationed in Marion was found dead in a city hall room this morning. Friends say he went to bed yesterday after complaining of indigestion and death is believed to be from natural causes.
Cub Pack Number 1 sponsored by First Presbyterian Church held an Achievement Night at 7 10 pm with 50 plus parents and friends. Cubmaster Dave Pickard presided as S L Rodenbough led the meeting. bird houses displayed and awards awarded to Harold Bennett Bear Badge Kenneth Geddie Wolf Badge Clyde Garrison Gold Arrow for Bear Badge. Den Mothers meeting set for Thursday night April 17 at 7 30 at Mrs Pauline Robichauxs home 1016 Wellington. Next Achievement Night scheduled for May 11 at the church.
Grady Carroll, a well known police character, escaped from the Durham County prison camp. Police were notified today. Carroll, resident of 608 East Green Street, was serving sentences for assault and drunkenness. Records show a long police history and a previous prison camp escape.
The White Twins star in Hooray for Life on the Jon Chess Davis Show at the Paramount Theatre with four performances today starting 2:10, 4:30, 7:10 and 9:30. A bargain hour from 1 to 2 pm serves industrial workers. Flo Nickerson headlines alongside the Howe Sisters and eight other performers in a sixty minute show praised nationwide.
New York stocks trading at 2 p.m. on April 14 show modest movements across major indices as traders assess earnings and outlook amid cautious mood. Volume remains light with several issues marking small gains and a few slipping.
The Salvation Army Advisory Board will honor Dr G G Perry who leaves tomorrow to join the 38th Evacuation Hospital Unit with a 5 30 p m dinner at the Elwood Hotel Today board chairman W T Powell notes Perry has served on the board for years and will remain on it at his request The event also marks a past banquet honoring Perry and Dr Wood at Charlotte with the Boys Club Clinic and Salvation Army work highlighted The Boys Club will serve as a first aid clinic during Perry's absence and resumes on his return several board members aided after a recent fatal fire aiding affected families as the Salvation Army presents quarterly statistics and a general financial statement
Mrs L E McDonnell was reelected to a fourth term as president of the William Penn High School P T A at the annual meeting. Other officers D N Moore vice president Mrs E P Wilson secretary and Miss Myra Beamon treasurer were also reelected. The red white and blue contest results and the annual financial report were announced. Vergie Graham won the red team.
A church event scheduled at the Pearson Memorial A M E Church in the William Penn High School cafeteria for Thursday evening April 16 has been postponed to May 7. Also notes list a 6 Club meeting at Mrs. Margaret Smiths home 1200 Hoover Street on Thursday at 8 pm and a visit by Mr and Mrs W F McDonnell and son Edward to Durham to see their daughter Fla yne McDonnell at Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing. A card of thanks from the Spencer and Matthews families of Trinity expresses gratitude for kindness and floral tributes after the illness and death of Mrs Adgie Matthews.
Chicago April 14 reports butter receipts 955,553 with a firm market. Eggs receipts 30,264 also firm for fresh graded extra firsts locally. Car lots 30%2 firsts local 29% and 29% for current receipts 2543 dirties 27 checks 264 storage packed extras 3244 firsts 3112.
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