Aged Couple Seeks Help As Empty Stocking Fund Appeals
A Christmas appeal urges donations to the Empty Stocking Fund to aid families in High Point facing hunger and hardship. Aged couple, a High Point mother of four, and others describe illness, unemployment, and cold housing as they ask for food and support to avoid a heart breaking Christmas. The fund is running about 500 behind last year with 125 more families needing aid. contributions are welcome through The Enterprise.
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High Point
I. Paul
Good Will Garden Club
Ralph Tilden
S.ccc.e
J. E. Kirkman
J. G. Saghoncou
Ea Cn Ie
Criterion
Fis
H,. P. Christian Endeavor DE Osia'e
Bse We
Carolina Container Co
Putnam Bakery
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Battle at Sea Looms as Graf Spee Attacks Allies
The German warships battered by planes and subs are seen moving south toward possible battle near the North Sea. Oslo reports 60 explosions like gunfire as Admiral Graf Spee, damaged in a run-in with three British cruisers, rests in Montevideo. British fleet actions and merchant losses continue as patrols hunt for pocket battleships and the Deutschland amid ongoing wartime losses.
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Oslo
Reuters
Graf Spee
Montevideo
North Sea
Lowestoft
Jutland
Admiralty
Ajax
Achilles
Rio de la Plata
Renown
Ark Royal
Capetown
Admiral Scheer
North Atlantic
England
Algol
Denmark
Sweden
Yvonne
Stanwood
Falmouth
Board member protests mediation as extra legal in Berkshire strike
The board member argued mediation and conciliation actions lacked formal authority, questioning if Smith sought to influence the Berkshire strike settlement. Smith noted prior records of union official communications and a Boston store letter urging the company to consider any stand with respect. On her 104th birthday, Elizabeth Goodall asked to visit Baldonnel to see her first airplane.
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NRA
Smith
Boston
Elizabeth Goodall
Maguire's Bridge
Eire
Baldonnel
Russians Pressured as Finns Advance Toward Suojarvi
Reports say retreating Russians must follow a road toward Suojarvi as Finnish reinforcements shift south from forests. Finns claim the move could crush the invaders in swampy terrain and tilt the war, while Russian artillery repeatedly fails to harm Finns and jeopardizes their own troops instead.
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Suojarvi
Finland Debts and Installments in World Recovery Effort
Nations paid 161 million of 12.87 billion total debt today while Finland and Hungary proposed 30 annual installments at no interest. Diplomatic notes arriving at the State Department stated no payment forthcoming. Poland cited invasion excuses, and Latvia Lithuania Yugoslavia expressed regret with similar notes expected from Britain France Belgium Estonia Mal y and Romania.
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United States
State Department
Poland
Latvia
Lithuania
Yugoslavia
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Estonia
Maly
Rumania
Mystery liner Columbus rumored for convoy trap in war zones
Reports claim the Columbus ships in the Gulf and Caribbean may serve as decoy for a German submarine convoy. Observers fear British and French forces could be lured into a trap while the liner, shielded in gray paint, may rendezvous with Nazi subs to refuel and reprovision, or attempt to break the allied blockade with Oslo clearance.
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Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Mexico
Germany
Oslo
Annual Christmas Vespers at Presby terian Church
Annual nativity vespers will be presented at the Presbyterian Church in Asheboro on Sunday afternoon December 17. To avoid turning people away the program will be held twice, first at four o clock and again at 5 15 after a half hour intermission. Taronga, first giraffe born in Sydney, stood six feet four at birth with parents each measuring 18 feet.
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Asheboro
Presbyterian Church
Taronga
Sydney
Australia
League and Soviet Clash Echoes Across Europe
The League of Nations bans Soviet aggression against Finland and calls for aid to the Finnish fight while inviting non members like the United States to join. Moscow silent as Geneva co ordinates war supplies. questions rise over Russia's strength and possible shift toward Nazidom amid a widening Anglo French split.
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League of Nations
Soviet
Russia
League Council
Finland
United States
Baltic
Europe
League
Moscow
Italy
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Geneva
Andre Tardieu
Aittle
Tardieu
America
Britain
England
France
Graf Spee Seeks Montevideo Harbor Safety and Repair
The Admiral Graf Spee may lie in Montevideo harbor beyond the 24 hour limit to allow repairs after the 14 hour sea battle. Warship crew, wounded sailors, and dozens of coffins arrive as patchwork begins and the ship’s band plays a dirge.
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Miral Graf Spee
Admiral Graf Spee
Exeter
Ajax
Achilles
Puerto Belgrano
Buenos Aires
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Guami
North Cemetery
Hans Langsdorff
Pasteur Hospital
Finnish Front Dispatch Details Russian Shelling and Wounded
The report describes Russian batteries shelling near the Taipale River with no clear plan, many Finnish casualties and hundreds of wounded arriving by hospital train. Civilians watch as Red Cross teams move casualties to hospitals, with shrapnel injuries and a calm, orderly hospital scene observed at the front.
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Red Cross
Taipale River
Finnish Fronts Stand Firm as Russian Blockade Persists
Finnish defenses fortified Aaland islands while reports say at least two Russian submarines slipped into the gulf to harass shipments. Russia drives toward Finland center to cut the railroad and may bomb it by air. Snow hampers road upkeep on the long border. Petsamo outlet reportedly blockaded. Baltic Sea routes guarded by a superior Russian fleet.
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Aaland
Gulf
Finland
Petsamo
Arctic Sea
Gulf of Finland
Judge Finds Probable Cause In Breaking Entering Case
Henrietta Jackson of 217 Centennial Avenue was bound over to Guilford County Superior Court on charges of breaking and entering and larceny. Bond set at 500 dollars. Several others in municipal court included J. W. Tomlin vagrancy eight months on county roads J G Jacobs two cases worth checks and costs Winfred Hicks drunk suspended 30 days plus 90 days on new charge Ruth Lohr immoral vagrancy released to guardian Mary C Brown assault judgment suspended W E Coltrane sanitary ordinance violation given until January 10 to install sewer connections J B Grogan same order Dock F Shoe suspended judgment if property vacated by December 20 Others: B C Harmon R R Ragan E A Wright Clifton Little Cleo Turner William Buie ordered to marry by Monday. Clarence Jordan nol pros with leave.
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Henrietta Jackson
Centennial Avenue
Guilford County Superior Court
D. C. MacRae
J. W. Tomlin
Perry Street
J. G. Jacobs
Montheu Avenue
Winfred Hicks
Asheboro Street
Ruth Lohr
Mary C. Brown
Underhill Street
W. E. Coltrane
King Street
J. B. Grogan
English Street
Dock F. Shoe
B. C. Harmon
R. R. Ragan
E. A. Wright
Clifton Little
Cleo Turner
William
Buie
Clarence Jordan
East Washington
Texas Company Receives Tank Permit at 1422 South Main
The Texas Company obtained a city permit to install a 22,000 gallon gasoline storage tank at 1422 South Main Street. The permit limits use to wholesale business and reflects a $1,200 expenditure. Earlier this week Sheriff Ice and Coal Company secured permits for tanks totaling 48,000 gallons, and Mr and Mrs R G Yarborough were authorized to build a four room frame residence on Centennial Avenue for $2,000.
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South Main Street
Texas Company
Sheriff Ice and Coal Company
R. G. Yarborough
Centennial Avenue
Street Crime and Trial Requests Highlight Court Log
Jury trials were requested by Robert Deaton and others charged with reckless driving and prohibition law violations. Several cases were continued including indecent exposure, assault, non-support, and false pretense with defendants listed by street addresses across town.
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ASK
Robert Deaton
John F. Young
Leonard Street
J. J. Newsome
South Main Street
Joe Louis
Bencini Flats
O. C. Johnson
I. E. Milloway
Montheu Avenue
Earl Stone
Harry L. Kanter
W. N. Parrish
Ray Downs
H. P. Roberts
Charlotte
Ray Block
Thomasville Road
A. G. Burchfield
Cable Street
Frank Morris
Greensboro Road
Germans scuttle freighter Adolf Leonhardt to avoid capture
Capetown reports that the 2,989 ton German freighter Adolf Leonhardt was scuttled when intercepted by a British warship. The official announcement came today from Capetown, Union of South Africa, dated December 15.
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Capetown
Union of South Africa
Adolf Leonhardt
Industrial activity in Greece hit by emergency controls
Emergency control measures have drastically curtailed industrial activity in Greece since the outbreak of the European war. The article notes significant slowdowns across sectors as authorities implement curbs to conserve resources and ensure strategic supply lines remain intact.
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Greece
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