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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
9
A 69 year old former Tex worker W Pate was fatally shot while walking near a cornfield south of Lumberton. Coroner D W Biggs announced the cause as a stray bullet from nearby rifle fire. Eight people were reportedly shooting when the accident occurred.
Chicago ponders drastic options after a winless Big Ten run, weighing dropping football lightening schedules or sticking to policy while hoping for future improvement. Alumni split between funding concerns and preferring tougher opponents. Stage Field crowds hurt revenue with Ohio State losing about $400.
Thomasville Boy Scouts began collecting discarded toys for local underprivileged children. Residents can donate by calling the fire station or any Scout member. toys will be repaired by firemen and distributed on Christmas morning. Food is being rationed in Northern Ireland.
In 1937 cancer caused about 144,774 US deaths, rising with age. Early detection and preventive care are urged, including annual exams after 40, avoiding irritating substances, and seeking information from cancer clubs and public health groups to reduce risk.
HPC's undefeated Panthers travel to meet Frostburg State Teachers in a 2:30 kickoff at Millis Stadium. Frostburg arrives with a 5-1-0 season mark, while HPC stands 5-0-2. Coaches and players listed with possible lineup details.
Five persons plot to kill Arnold Benthorne as family secrets surface. Detective Captain Dawson probes Ava Johnson Ara Johnson and Joey Di Torio while Benthorne’s sleeping pills and a tainted alibi swirl amid a tense mansion standoff.
A rapid montage of global facts trades in seconds and minutes. The text notes fly wing speed and earthquake waves, world budget borrowing, seeds exported, medicines imported, Canadian pensions, U S whiskey production, dining car rolls, and a college girl’s perfume spend per minute.
Wellington Saecker an end from Portsmouth Virginia was elected captain of the Elon College football team for the 1940 season last night. He will be a senior next year.
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