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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1942

Page

2

Dr Karles H Phillips to be honored by Davidson County

Dr Karles H Phillips a Thomasville physician will be honored by a small group from the Davidson County Medical Society at a golden anniversary banquet at the municipal club in Lexington Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock commemorating fifty years of medical practice in Davidson County He is chairman of the County Welfare Board and former president of the Davidson County Medical Society

Thomasville Karles H.phillips Davidsonounty Medical Society Municipal Club Xington Davidson County Phillips Theounty Welfare Board Davidson Countyedical Society

Two Prison Escapees Apprehended in Hertford

Two of four Perquimans camp escapees, Charlie Hobson and Junior Stevens, have been captured in Hertford. The remaining two, William Tew and Ralph Scott, remain at large. The report cites Penal Director Oscar Pitts. Local officials engage in ceremonies with Lexington Mayor Dr. W. B. Hunt and Dr. J. C. Leonard among speakers amid tributes by Dr. K. Farrington and Dr. W. S. Smith. Tom A. Sykes of Thomasville Chair Company will discuss Fifty Years of Community Service.

Raleigh Charlie Hobson Junior Stevens Perquimans Hertford Oscar Pitts William Tew Ralph Scott Liberty W. B. Hunt Lexington J.C. Leonard K. Farrington Phillips Thomasville W. S. Smith Tom A. Sykes

Weather report for Carolinas and Georgia

North Carolina shows little temperature change with scattered thunder showers in the mountains and northwest. South Carolina expects little temperature change tonight. Georgia notes little temperature change with scattered thundershowers in the extreme north portion tonight.

North Carolna South Carolina Georgia

Lindbergh Indicted Witnesses Deny Sedition Aim

Charles Lindbergh and two associates faced trial in Noblesville as they testified about the Fellowship Press case. Lindbergh denied his writings were meant to disrupt the war or aid enemies, saying publishing the Galilean magazine undercuts the charges. George T. Foster, Chicago art goods salesman, described a cross section of Americans unhappy with the war, noting disunity faded after Pearl Harbor. The defense called only Foster besides Pelley, and the court adjourned early as cross examination fell short.

Fellowship Press, Inc Noblesville Ind Galilean George T. Foster Chicago Pearl Harbor Foster Pelley Robert Baltzell

British push on interrogation bill with American cooperation

The Home Secretary Herbert Morrison said American authorities promised punishment "no less severe" than British courts. He noted no friction between British and American authorities and expressed confidence cooperation would continue after the bill passes, amid U.S. Army wood picturizations and questions about a country girl subjected to interrogation.

Wood Home Herbert Morrison

Greatest Show on Earth Fire Devastates Zoo Animals

Fifty Continued from Page Grey dogs were among the other animals destroyed. The gorilla Gargantua, a main attraction, was not harmed. There were scenes of indescribable animal agony as lions and Bengal tigers burned, zebras bolted toward tracks and caused a near panic among spectators.

New York Central

Training for Aviation Cadets Offered Tonight

About 32 applicants will meet at 7 o'clock at the Senior High school for the first in a series of brush-up classes. J. W. McMahon, chairman, says the program, run with city schools, prepares applicants for Aviation Cadet training exams. Mrs. J. W. McGuinn and Miss Anna Mendenhal lead the sessions three times weekly. Washington will ship proper textbooks to aid weak subjects. The program, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, has earned praise for preparatory value and additional assistance.

J. W. McMahon Veterans of Foreign Wars Committee J. W. McGuinn Anna Mendenhal Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars

Finance Committee to Redraft Tax Clause for Foreign Residents

Chairman George announced the House revenue bill section on income taxes for American citizens living abroad would be redrafted. Maurice T. McGovern of Havana urged preserving the 1926 tax exemption, warning its removal could liquidate private American business overseas. The chairman stressed non resident Americans taxed abroad are not the target, only those temporarily away from home.

George Finance Committee Maurice T. McGovern Havana Cuba American Chamber of Commerce of

Roosevelt Receives American Godfather in England

London August 4. President Roosevelt has a royal prince named in part for him. The infant is Michael George Charles Franklin, son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, born July 4. He is seventh in line to the throne and the first royal baby to have an American godfather.

London Roosevelt England Michael George Charles Franklin Duke and Duchess of Kent

Fire at Ringling Circus Kills and Injures Animals

Fire erupts at Ringling Brothers Circus in Cleveland destroying 15 to 20 animal trucks as guards and city police shoot fleeing animals. Firefighters and circus workers battle flames while performers join to restrain and quiet distressed elephants and other beasts. The big top escapes as show cancels today but plans to reopen tonight.

U. S Lakeside Avenue Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Gailey Circus John Ringling North Norman Bel Geddes William Platt Circus

Gandhi Would Make Peace With Japan

New Delhi Aug 4 The British Government for India said Mohandas K Gandhi proposed in a draft resolution for the All India Congress Party that if India were freed its first step would be to negotiate with Japan Gandhi acknowledged the line but said it was for bargaining and wanted to help China Nehru opposed the idea saying it would signal ties with the Axis Gandhi said if freed he would go to Japan to plead for China and would resist if Japan rejected him He criticized the government for seizing documents and search of party offices while asserting there was nothing in them to shame any member.

New Delhi India Mohandas K. Gandhi Alfthats Japan Gandhi Bombay China All-India Congress Party Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru All-India Congress Committee

Cossacks Fight to Slow German Drive in Caucasus

The Red Army and Cossack units hinder the German advance toward Maikop as Red Star reports Cossacks and Don and White arm families joining battle. Soviet coast artillery and naval air forces hit crossings while Sea of Azov forces strike rear targets. Romanian cavalry and tanks face resistance as defenders hold lines near Kuscherka and Salsk.

Red Air Force Izvestia Red Star Navy Red Fleet Sea of Azov Kuschevka Western Caucasus Rostov Maikop Kuscherka Iss Salsk Calvary Army Semeon Budgonny

Longtime Holtsville Postmaster Eyes Civil Service Exam

Holtsville New York postmaster John Hopes who runs the post office in his general store plans to take an upcoming civil service test. The exam accompanies proposed rules moving the Holtsville office from appointive to competitive class, ending his 44 year tenure.

Holtsville N. Y Long Island John Hopes

Martin Asserts Aroff Created Mythical Tale

In San Francisco on Aug 4, Martin testified at a navy court martial that Lieut. Cmdr. Maurice N. Aroff proposed a false story about paying for or gifting a Studebaker to aid his enlistment. Martin said he initially agreed to the fabrication but later told investigators the truth after reconsidering.

San Francisco Naval Maurice N. Aroff Tony Martin Aroff Martin Navy Singer San Francisco District Office of Naval Officer Procurement Naval Reserve Mactin Naval Intelligence Aroft

Tobacco Prices Continue Rise in Georgia Florida Market

Prices for most grades of tobacco rose as the Georgia Florida auction season moved into its second week. USDA reports show average prices up $1 to $2 with green tobaccos up as much as $3.50 per hundred. lug and priming grades mostly steady or down slightly. More leaf and lower quality lots were sold while lugs and primings sold in smaller percentages. First week Georgia market averages across 14 markets were 33.18 cents a pound, growers earning about $700,000.

Valdosta Georgia-Florida United States Department of Agriculture Georgia State Department of Agriculture

Tax Rate in Thomasville Cut to $1.50 Per $100

Thomasville city manager R M Cooksey announced a ten cent reduction in the city's tax rate after a council meeting. An election months ago approved a nine month school term, enabling a 15 cent special levy. base rate drops from 1.60 to 1.50 per 100 valuation, excluding the school tax.

Thomasville R. M. Cooksey

Cruze Passes Away At Age 58 In Hollywood

Hollywood Aug. 4. James H. Cruze, 58, once a top film director, died at home after years of ill health. Born in Ogden Utah, he came to Hollywood with stage stock melodrama and Shakespeare. He rose to fame with landmarks like Old Ironsides Miracle Man and The Covered Wagon.

Hollywood James H. Cruze Ogden Utah

Signboard for servicemen needs more donations

Thomasville August 4 Jack Russell, chairman of a Junior Chamber of Commerce committee, said this morning that at least 100 in additional donations are needed to complete a large signboard listing all men in service from the area. So far 70.75 has been raised.

Thomasville Jack Russell

Chicago Produce Price Report for August 4

Butter receipts total 1,015,150 with prices steady per Chicago price current. Creamery creamery 93, scare 10?4- Et) price. eggs receipts 2,580 steady graded extra firsts local 33 cars 335 firsts local 322 cars 33. carrots 3944. other prices unchanged.

Chicago

FDR Honors Young Bulkeley With Medal of Honor

President Roosevelt awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Navy lieutenant John D. Bulkeley for leading a mosquito boat squadron in Philippine waters. The citation credits his daring four month campaign eliminating enemy planes ships and landing parties without repair facilities. The award was presented at the White House.

Washington Roosevelt John D. Bulkeley Philippine Bulkeley Douglas MacArthur Manuel Quezon Philippines Corregidor Island Naval Service White House

Number Of Soldiers To Visit In City Reduced Sharply

Plans for entertaining a large group of soldiers from the 29th Division on maneuvers in Wadesboro were scaled back from 7000 expected visitors to about 2500. The soldiers will arrive by truck Saturday afternoon and stay until Sunday. Municipal Defense Council committees are arranging dances and other entertainments and setting up headquarters for information, coordinated by Civilian Defense coordinator W. F. Bailey.

Wadesboro Municipal Defense Council W. F. Bailey

Sergeant Charles Martin Named to Officers Training

Sergeant Charles W. Martin of High Point North Carolina and Fort Jackson has been selected for officers training at the Adjutant General School. He rose from private to staff sergeant in less than a year while serving as personnel sergeant major in Headquarters Company. He previously worked as an assistant traffic dispatcher and is the son of Mrs Virginia D. Martin Parkton North Carolina.

Fort Jackson Charles W. Martin High Point N. C Adjutant General School Fort Washington Martin U.S. Army Sam Virginia D. Martin Parkton, N. C

Polio Outbreak Declared Mild in Arkansas

Little Rock Arkansas August 4 Reporting 80 polio cases since January 1 State Health Officer W B Grayson said today a polio myelitis outbreak has taken on mild epidemic proportions in Arkansas Most cases are mild or abortive and only two deaths have been reported by the health officer.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark W. B. Grayson

Funeral services for James M Baldwin fireman

Funeral services were held for James Matthew Baldwin 67 of 1121 Kit Drive retired locomotive fireman of the Southern Railroad Co at First Baptist Church and later at St Johns Baptist Church Asheboro. Surviving wife Eunice son Truman Baldwin New York two brothers and two grandsons. Baldwin died from lockjaw after a mangled hand incident despite 46 years of accident free service. Railway official Arthur Harrison praised him as he received many condolences and visitors from New York and other towns attended.

James Matthew Baldwin Kiveit Drive The Southern Railroad Co First Baptist Church East Washington and Hobson Streets W. F. Elliott D. D Asheboro St. John’s Baptist Church E. L. Kirby Mr. Baldwin Eunice V. Baldwin This City Truman Baldwin New York City H. A. Baldwin Greenslawn L. I W. B. Baldwin June Davis James Luther Baldwin Westpoint N.Y Baldwin Arthur Harrison Railway Retirement Board E. P. Bowman Dorothy Rice Lucile Rice Burke Lottie M. Lowe O. C. Clarke Porter Aberdeen W. M. Turner Reade Morrison Frank Holman

Bethel Holiness Church Announces Weekly Service Plan

The Bethel Holiness Church lists services this week with Elder H. D. Diggs preaching tonight and on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday night Elder L. B. Laws from Greensboro will preach, joined by his church members.

Bethel Holiness Church H. D. Diggs L. B. Laws Greensboro

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