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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
3
An Associated Press report relayed from the United States gunboat Oahu through Arthur Menken describes the siege and capture of Nanking by Japanese forces. The narrative outlines events and conditions of the campaign as wirelessed from the front.
The once proud Chinese capital lies strewn with blood soaked bodies of soldiers and civilians after bombing shelling and fierce street fighting. Uniforms lie discarded as Chinese troops retreat through the ruined city.
A brief note recalls soldiers who endured escape attempts from Japanese captors, highlighting their peril and resilience in wartime captivity.
Col J W Harrelson dean of administration at N C State college became chairman of the state planning board. Waynick resigns as chair and head of purchase and contract to return to editing The High Point Enterprise. R L Thompson fills Harrelson’s planning board seat and J Benton Stacy takes the purchase post.
An Associated Press reporter recalls the Nanking evacuation after the siege, noting looting by fleeing Chinese troops, Japanese restraint in the safety zone, and many refugees. The Panay sinking is described after a Japanese officer confirms the disaster, with efforts to inform embassy staff and avoid panic.
Yuletide display at the Pilot Life Insurance building in Sedgefield includes lighted windows a star and new life size figures of the Virgin Mary Christ Child and the Three Wise Men. Visitors must drive to the entrance to view the Nativity scene while the Wise Men scene remains visible from the highway.
A two day program at the Paramount brings stage and screen entertainment. The Imperial Hawaiians with Joseph Lopes lead a 16 member act including ten hula dancers and the Electrophone. Musical comedy Mr. Dodd Takes the Air stars Kenny Baker Jane Wyman Frank McHugh and Alice Brady. Three stage shows Friday and four Saturday plus the feature picture.
Invitations issued by the City of High Point Department of Public Safety announce the annual banquet set for Thursday December 23 1937 at 6 30 p m at Fire Station Number One North Wrenn Street. City officials and a special group of guests are expected to attend as plans for the program are finalized.
Duke quarterback Elmore Hackney left Durham for Chicago to join the Eastern all star squad for the New Year’s Day game against Western stars in San Francisco.
Greensboro newlyweds Mr and Mrs Paul Cris man were injured in a Wednesday night crash on the highway north of Asheboro after their car collided with a vehicle driven by Gordon Kennedy of Asheboro. Mrs Crisman suffered injuries to her nose and teeth. both cars were damaged and overturned. The couple continued to Greensboro in a partially repaired car.
The High Point Lions club will entertain 40 to 50 boys at its annual Christmas party on Thursday December 23 at 6 30 PM in the Elwood hotel. The event is organized with the city Parks and Juvenile commission and includes a committee led by Arnold Koonce with J H Kalte and Bob Wagger. The club plans an elaborate program and will fund musical instruments for boys joining the Salvation Army Boys club orchestra.
The three act comedy by Sidney Howard was staged at High Point college auditorium last evening under the dramatics department. Miss Janice Jenkins excelled as Abby the hired helper and Milton Wenger drew attention as the art dealer from New York. Other cast members included Foy Beck Eileen Thomas Fredericka Morris Frank Murray Richard Stolack and Lawrence Holt. Directed by Cullen B Owens the production featured Polly Palmer as prompt book De Lois Pressley in charge of properties makeup and W C Barnhouse with Paul Leffler assisting on scenery and rights.
Thomasville theaters run toy days this week with free admission for children who bring a toy. The collected toys will be donated to the Empty Stocking Fund.
The annual health survey covered first fourth and seventh graders with over 1000 of about 4000 examined receiving smallpox vaccines after parental consent. Defects noted included bad teeth infected tonsils adenoids vision and heart or skin diseases. Heights and weights were recorded and the program provides a full exam every three years. An ancient Roman general used burning oil smeared swine to probe enemy lines.
Distribution to needy children of Thomasville on Christmas Eve includes discarded toys repainted and mended by Boy Scouts. Repaired items will be turned over to the empty stocking fund to aid local families.
Brentwood school pupils presented Little Brother of the Blessed before one of the largest crowds ever at the Brentwood Parent-Teacher Association meeting. A 90-voice choir accompanied the tale of Khatani guiding Mary and Joseph to Egypt with carols interspersed. Principal performers included Fred Lance Early Smith Jackson Husham Billy McMahan Doris Hepler Georgia Cooke and Joseph Kidd.
H F Carter from Senior High School faculty and camera club program chair presented The Chemistry of Photography to members at the club on North Wrenn Street. The club voted to suspend December 29 meeting and reconvene January 5 with each member bringing a pictorial print for critique. Hal Ballew will arrange burlap panels for displays. J S Beaver offered to paint a camera club sign on the door.
A moon of the distant planetarium system orbits so near its planet that an observer at either pole would see nothing of the moon against the glare of the world. The finding challenges assumptions about satellite visibility and planetary gravity.
A list of students and dates as they return home for the holidays includes Miss Josephine Gibson a Salem College senior visiting her parents on Forest Hill drive. Miss Jean Rainey Hunt from Saint Mary's school Raleigh returning to Ferndale drive. Miss Hazel Welborn recently operated on at a local hospital living on Lindsay street with Mary Allan Clinard returns to Staunton Mary Baldwin. Miss Mary Lou Moffitt from Mary Baldwin Staunton arriving tonight with parents on Lindsay street. Joseph Hardee NC State College home with mother Blanche Hardee. Dupuy Sears Mara Hill College coming tomorrow to Pickett farm. additional visits by Mrs. R. K. Stewart in Thomasville for English Gardens program.
A small green tablet labeled Buketa is advertised to flush the kidneys using juniper oil buchu leaves and other ingredients. The ad claims it aids elimination of waste and acids and urges readers to ask a druggist for a 25 cent box at Mann Drug Stores and Eckerd in High Point.
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