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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1940

Page

20

Up The Creek Captures Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs

Ethel V. Mars' Up The Creek won the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs, defeating Arab's Arrow and Shot Put in the mile and one sixteenth race. Tough Hombre led the Derby contenders in the co feature, with several likely starters omitted from Derby plans due to health and form concerns.

Louisville Ethel V. Mars Churchill Downs the Downs Louise J. Hickman Clark Marie Evans Technician Tough Hombre Milky Way Farm Farlier Roy Waldron Gallahadian Gold Teddy Valtite Hombre Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons New York Fenelon Asp Likly Alhalon Gino Thor Nightland Star Chance Potranco True Star Predicate Bay Carse Designer

Chapman Homers With Bases Full

Sam Chapman delivered a bases loaded homer to cap a seven run seventh as the Athletics defeated the Boston Red Sox 8 to 3 in Philadelphia. Bamby struggled, but Chapman and Rubeling provided the key power as Boston faded in the late innings.

Philadelphia Sam Chapman Athletics Boston Red Sox Jim Bagby al Rubeling Red Sox Joe Heving Fritz Ostermueller Woody Rich Chapman Frank Hayes Dee Miles Chubby Dean Boston Abrhe Phila Finney Chap'an Cramer Moses Williams McCoy Foxx Johnson Cronin Siebert Doerr Hayes Tabor Rubeli'g Desautels Lillard Baby Miles Y Heving Bran’'toss Os'mul Babich Rich Deanz Non Heusser

Lexington Rallies To Beat Landis 8-7 in Ninth

Lexington trailed Landis 7 6 in the eighth but plated two in the ninth on Whitaker's single to win 8 7. Gibson earned the win, Sea bo took the loss, as eight pitchers worked and Lexington outhit Landis 14 to 8 with 15 men left on base.

Lexington Landis Whitakers Indians Dodgers Gibson Whitey” Birch Waldner Ramon Cuoto Barnes Birch Saab Whitaker Smreka Birtch Gegowski Bich Hack Armstrong Cuoto Dgowiski Pinkston Lujack Cardner Hamilton Degowski Carner Brest Strnack Singer Greenockle Smith Strunack Alderman Seabo Aldeman Stomack Tyler McKinley Case

Local Girl Named To Student Office

State officers of the National Honor Society were elected at the convention. Joe Sebren of Ashe ville was elected president. Other officers include Miss Mary Anne Thomas of High Point as vice president and Miss Dorothy Oates of Kannapolis as secretary. The next convention will be at Boyden High School Salisbury.

Ashevile National Honor Society Joe Sebren Asheville Mary Anne Thomas High Point Dorothy Oates Kannapolis Boyden High School Salisbury Sara Nims Greensboro Robert Black Wilmington Kathryn Lyon Marion

Phillies Rally To Defeat Bees In Boston 5-4

Phillies overturn a late deficit to beat the Boston Bees 5-4 at Braves Field. Posedel pitched eight strong innings before relief, while Del Young, Warren, and May delivered decisive hits in the ninth. The Bees riders Eddie Miller, Al Lopez and Carvel Rowell provided early offense though fell short.

Boston Boston Bee Bill Posedel Philadelphia Phillies Posedel Phillies Bees Eddie Miller al Lopez Carvel “Bama” Rowell Alva Javery Bennie Warren Merrill Mayo Warren Javery Frank Lamanna del Young George Scharein Phila Abrho Abrho Schulte Rowell Martin Cf Warstler Klein Hassett Arnovich If Cooney Cf Suhr West Af w-Loane May Cucin'lo Scharein Ross If x-Mueller Scarselia Ib Young Ss Lopez c Si John'n Miller Beck Posedelp Xx-Benj'min Small Lamanna Brown Cuccinello Schulte Martin Young Si Johnson Powell Lopez Philadelphia St Johnson Johnson Hita Posede Smoll Reardon Pinelli Goetz

High Point Boy Accepted for Marine Corps Service

John Henry Boles son of Mrs Jeannie P Boles of 227 Mont heu Avenue was accepted for service in the United States Marine Corps at the Raleigh recruiting station. He was sent to Parris Island S C for brief training and will be assigned to a service school ship or barracks after preliminary training. Enlistment information and applications are available at Raleigh.

John Henry Boles Jeannie P. Boles Montheu Avenue United States Marine Corps District Headquarters Raleigh Marine Barracks Parris Island S. C Marine Corps United States Marine Corps Recruiting Station Post Office Ripon

Tar Heels Edge Navy In Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

North Carolina edged Navy 2-1 in Annapolis as pitcher George Talston held the Midshipmen to five hits. Navy’s Ralph Anderson tripled and Harold Harwood drove in a run with an infield out in the eighth. Carolina's runs came on a third-inning RBI single by Ralph Ralston and an eighth-inning double by George Stirnweiss followed by a run on Jack Jones’s sacrifice fly.

Annapolis North Carolina University Navy Tar Heels Midshipmen Ralph Anderson Harold Harwood Carolina George Talston Norman Smith Ralston Jim Mallory George Stirnweiss

Jack Kramer Hurls Browns To Triumph

Jack Kramer pitched the St. Louis Browns to a 6 to 2 win over the White Sox in Chicago. He allowed four hits and two runs in the first inning, then was dominant. Key moments included home runs by McQuinn and Judnich and Eaves lasting six innings for Chicago before the bullpen closed it out.

Chicago Jack Kramer St. Louis Browns White Sox Brownie St. Louis Walne Eaves George McQuinn Walter Judnich Abiho Abiheo Strange Kenedy Judnich Kuhel McQuinn Kr'vich Radcliff Solters If Gallagher Appling Clift Wright Heffner McNair Swift Tresh Kramer Eaves Knott Ros Thal Kennedy Strange Owt Kreewich Raffs Solters Jufpich MecQuinn Kreevich Duft Kram Grieve Ormsby Basil

Personnel Survey Reports To Be Made Here Next Wednesday

The Public Administration Service of Chicago will present to the High Point City Council next Wednesday part of its personnel survey report. Officials expect discussion on position classifications and salary ranges, with either William Finan or August Z Schneider delivering the report.

The Public Administration Service of Chicago High Point William Finan August Z. Schneider

Churches Protest Close Tie With U S Government

The General Synod of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church adopted an overture protesting the appointment of a presidential envoy to the Vatican and arguing it strength ened church state entanglement. The body also set a plan to meet annually at Ben Clarken near Asheville, approved a 3900 budget for group life insurance for 102 ministers, and named a committee to study a retirement plan for disabled ministers. Kannapolis, Salisbury, Winston-Salem and Roanoke churches were noted for growth. A hen’s egg weight and water carrying capacity notes appear as unrelated trivia.

Charlotte General Synod Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church Vatican Ben Clarken Asheville First Presbytery F. W. Orr

Partitions To Use Idle Basement Area

Enclosures and partitions convert idle basement space in old and new houses. A careful plan and funds from private lending under the Modernization Credit Plan of the FHA enable improvements. Options include coal bin enclosure, furnace closure, laundry area, carpenter work room, or children's playroom with added storage.

Federal Housing Administration

Simple Storage Solutions For Garden Tools And Pantry

A fragment describes practical sheds or closets for storing garden tools and a dedicated space for preserves and fruits and vegetables. The note hints at organized storage as part of home utility.

Irregularities Charged Against NLRB and Dunbar Case

Washington April 27 A House committee heard that the National Labor Relations Board pursued a case against Dunbar Glass Corporation for discharge of two union activists, Basil Spradling and Harold Mains. The board settled to avoid circuit court review as officials noted weaknesses and sought back pay for reinstatement.

Washington House Labor Board CIO Dunbar Glass Corporation Dunbar W. Va Circuit Court of Appeals Basil Spradling Harold Mains Philip G. Phillips Cincinnati Circuit Court Phillips Robert B. Watts

Dies Addresses Methodist Conference Despite Student Protest

ATLANTIC CITY N J April 27 Congressman Martin Dies chairman of the House committee on un American activities told the Methodist general conference that only a religious revival can save democracy. Police guarded the entrance as several young men distributed circulars attacking Dies and his committee. Herman Will Jr led the dissenters and John Swomley was detained for distributing papers. Dies planned to speak at an Americanization event the next day.

Atlantic City N. J Martin Dies D-Tex House Committee General Conference of the Methodist Church Today United States Dies Municipal Auditorium Mr. Dies Herman Will, Jr Chicago National Council of Methodist Youth John Swomley Boston University School of Theology Congressman Dies

Farm Market Report Fruits Vegetables U S Markets

North Carolina shipping point information reports Friday wholesale market sales for fruits and vegetables. Sweet potatoes and strawberries show varied prices across New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and other markets with Klondykes Missionarys and Carolina crates noted among stock lists. Market tone ranges from steady to slightly weaker with careful price levels given for North Carolina Porto Ricans radishes lettuce cabbage peas and potatoes across several states and cities.

North Carolina Tenn Washington Baltimore New York Pittsburgh U. S Hammond Philadelphia C. Bu Hastings Fla Bliss Maine Green Mountains U. & No Chicago Idaho 1. C Texas Bliss Calif

Concrete mixing rules to prevent dusting and cracking

Concrete must be free of impurities and mixed thoroughly with proper sand cement ratios. Pour in moderate to warm weather and avoid drying before setting. Use zinc sulfate hardener or wax for surface protection. replace entire wall or floor if damage extends beyond the surface. For spraying, red and white lead paints mixed from paste pigments can be used with extra turpentine to spray freely.

Marco Polo Wrote Travels While Imprisoned in Genoa

Marco Polo authored his travel account during a prison stay in Genoa Italy detailing his journeys to Cathay and the wider Mongol world. The prison memoir blends early exploration with maritime routes and Karakorum diplomacy.

Marco Polo Cathay Genoa Italy

Miss Wasilewski Ends Gospel Tour Tonight

Miss Alexanda Wasilewski will deliver tonight her last message at Gospel Tabernacle completing the story of her life. Her two week series drew many professions of faith and highlighted her influence on girls and young women.

Alexanda Wasilewski Gospel Tabernacle New York George White Jesus Miss Wasilewska United States Canada

Glorifying Yourself Subtle Summer Makeup for Mothers

A guide on age appropriate makeup for mothers highlighting soft tones over bold hues. Recommends lighter rouge lipstick, powder with rosy undertones, and meticulous foundation for a smooth, "not a hair out of place" grooming look to preserve mature charm.

How to Clean Oilcloth and Make Dustless Dusters

Milk and water wash oilcloth without dulling colors. Renew oilcloth by borax water and rubbing with a milky flannel. For a dustless duster saturate cheesecloth in two tablespoons kerosene per quart hot water, then dry. To poach eggs without sticking, add a few vinegar drops to water or grease the pan before adding water.

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