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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1941
Page
7
In a crowded New York night, Beatrice Davenport and Anthony grow closer while party life sizzles. A tabloid headline claims Beatrice is believed kidnapped, fueling fear and public speculation as Beatrice wrestles fear, love, and a looming confession.
Final plans have been made for the 189th Rotary District Conference to be held in Greensboro April 23 and 24. Headquarters will be the O Henry Hotel with 550 to 600 guests anticipated. The program includes dinners, Rotary and Rotary Anns sessions, and a Governor's Ball with Miss Harriet Elliott as principal speaker.
Raleigh April 21. Continued dry weather creates a very critical condition in woodlands from Manteo to Murphy. Assistant State Forester W McCormick warns the public to exercise great care preventing woods fires. Dropping a match in the forests is likened to igniting a pot of powder.
Kingston Tennessee April 21 A painter Tommy Burns uncovers a cache of old money coins and currency valued well over 1000 dollars during demolition on his property. He finds 800 dollars in currency plus 250 dollars in gold and several silver pieces headed to federal inspection in Washington. Authorities believe the hoard was hidden years ago after the original owner died. A final note mentions nine thousand lead pencils could be made from carbon in the human body.
Hendersonville was selected as the site for the next North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce annual convention. Basil Whitener of Gastonia was elected president with John named as vice president and other officers announced.
Fort of Charlotte W C Lassiter Raleigh W B Adams Jr Wilson Jim Hudson Salisbury Tom Broughton Lenior elected national directors A resolution opposing Reynolds NC Senate chairmanship tabled Organization aims to avoid politics Reynolds resolution telegram by Moore Bryson Asheville Hendersonville chosen for 1941 convention Governor Broadhton address banquet and dance tonight Publication award Asheville Winston Salem honorable mention Quarterly award Wilmington Raleigh honorable mention Geissenbier award Winston Salem Raleigh Asheville honorable mention Wilmington won annual award
During the Russo Japanese War a railroad was laid over the frozen surface of Lake Baikal in Siberia. The feat demonstrates operational logistics and winter engineering for military supply lines.
West Point cadet Miles A. Gayle of High Point took part in the cadet chapel choir's service at St Paul's Chapel Columbia University. The academy demands regular Sunday worship attendance, alongside drills and classes, with a 135 voice choir led by Rev M Fair.
Lock boarders of High Point met at Grimes Street School for a discussion of mutual interests and planned another meeting on Wednesday April 23 at 7 p m at the same place. A good representation attended and the meeting was sponsored by the Lock Boarders Committee of High Point which said the gathering was open to all boarders.
The USMA chaplain Butt has made several appearances over the radio and in churches away from West Point, expanding outreach beyond the academy.
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