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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
3
Wright Field bids for rotating wing aircraft signal a shift toward helicopters. Nine bidders and two helicopter proposals show engineers solving vertical flight issues. If viable, helicopters promise city accessible personal aviation with safety advantages, though mass use remains years away.
North Carolina shipments and Monday wholesale markets show steady prices for sweet potatoes and strawberries across major centers. North Carolina and Virginia baskets fetch 1.00 to 1.10 for U S No 1 Nancy Hall and 0.75 to 0.90 for Porto Ricans in Washington and Philadelphia markets. Boston and New York report varied Klondykes and Missionaries with 13 to 4.50 per pint or quart crates, while lettuce and cabbage trade weaker in several hubs.
Paramount presents Balalaika with Welson Eddy and Jeanette McDonald featuring at several times. Carolina screens William Powell and Myrna Loy in Another Thin Man with multiple listed feature times.
A reader shares practical steps for cleaning painted walls using soap flakes turpentine and water. Another tip describes peeling potatoes by stripping a middle band so skins slip off after boiling. A method to whiten a faded dress uses cream of tartar boiled in water to restore color.
The Frisch Fordham Flash fire around Forbes Field in Pittsburgh rekindles Johnny Rizzo with Buc loyalists predicting a 1938 style batting championship. Rizzo slumped last season after homering in every NL park in 1938 and finishing with the most by a Pittsburgh player in a single year. He ended a strong 1940 spring showing by driving in seven runs in the Pirates final game with the A’s, including a bases loaded homer.
Lita Gray a Miami dancer showcases acrobatic routines in Billroy's Comedians a leading vaudeville act touring the country The show comes to Willis Ball Park in High Point for one performance Saturday May 1 with an 80 person entourage and 15 acts Doors open 7 15 pm overture 7 30 pm curtain 8 15 pm Ladies free with one paid adult Meanwhile the big tented theatre promises two hours of entertainment at popular prices
Guilford County real estate transfers list multiple parcel deeds across Morehead, Gilmer, Monroe, and Jamestown Townships. Transfers include John T Lanning to J P Lanning, W H Cox to B J Allen, and parcels on Oak Minor Highland Northwood Madison Fernwood Streets. Other deeds note Grove Park Lake Daniel Park Summit Avenue Heights and Murray Estate.
The guidance covers refusing to write a recommendation for a dishonest person and highlights the bride’s privilege to choose bridesmaid outfits, with a note that public hair combing is considered poor taste and egotistical by many.
Raleigh April 30 A graduate of State College who left engineering for the pulpit will return June 2 to preach the commencement sermon. Rev John Rodman Williams of Atlanta Ga a Sanford native and since 1931 a general evangelist for the Presbyterian Church leads the 1915 class as it marks its 25th anniversary. Governor Clyde R Hoey will give the baccalaureate address on Monday evening June 3.
Chicago April 30 Butter 1,003,006 pounds steady Eggs 41,184 steady dirties 144 prices unchanged other prices unchanged.
Thomasville police report a warrant issued for G. C Buie of High Point on aiding and abetting prohibition violations. A truck registered to Buie containing 123 cases of whiskey was seized after a chase. the driver escaped. Whiskey stored at Thomasville city hall and the truck at a local garage. Trial set for Friday.
Warrants issued for four Thomasville Negroes for assault on three white cad dies at the local golf course. Police say the black men objected to caddies and then whip ped the white boys. The suspects are John Everett Oliver Johnnie Booker Leroy Robbs and Robert Payne. Bond set at 350 dollars. Trial scheduled Friday.
In Thomasville court on Monday April 30 P Parrish of 203 Center Street was convicted of drunken driving. He received 60 days suspended on payment of a $50 fine and court costs, with license revoked for 12 months. Ernest Kearns was sentenced to two years for assault on his wife, plus a 30 day drunkenness term. Leroy Henderson was guilty of reckless driving and ordered to pay half the court costs and refrain from driving for 12 months. Charles Bowers L W Miller and J W Brown were taxed with speeding court charges.
O. S. Poer spoke at the Thomasville Lions Club weekly meeting at the Woman's Club building Monday noon. He delivered an interesting talk about a recent air travel journey.
Dr Bolt outlines a balanced diet for children stressing economic and health education. Key elements include milk at a quart daily, green leafy vegetables, whole grain breads, eggs, meats and fish, and a varied fruit and vegetable intake with fats and minerals. Liver helps in anemia. NEAT: health can’t be handed to children.
Mr Peer praised air travel for its comfort and punctuality. Douglas C Crutchfield led the program with Rev Samuel S Wiley presiding. Two Mills Home children will join next week in a declamation contest with a prize donated by the club.
J Glenn Pennington, chairman of the Thomasville Township Democratic Executive Committee, calls a meeting of all Democrats in Thomasville township for Saturday, May 4, at two o'clock. Items include officer elections and naming delegates to the county convention in Lexington on Saturday, May 11. Full attendance is desired.
Police investigate a garage raid in Thomasville at the Arthur Black garage occurring early Monday. Entry came via a west bathroom window. $7 in change taken. Fingerprints logged by Sergeant E R Richardson. no arrest yet. A nearby cafe window was also targeted but barred by bars.
Residents of High Point and surrounding area may view two full hours of entertainment free. The Paramount Theatre will host on Wednesday and Thursday May 1 and 2 from 1 to 10 p.m. with Tobaccoland and Pleasure Time, a behind the scenes look at tobacco country life.
Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians present Tobaccoland U. S. A at Paramount Theatre with scenes filmed on site in tobacco country. March of Time cameraman shows tobacco industry influence on life, economy, and culture, in a full motion picture of about thirty minutes. Admission is free by court of Liggett Myers Tobacco Co. distribution.
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