High Point Prepares Today For Its Christmas Observance
Five-member High Point Housing Authority appointed by Mayor Kirkman is pictured. Members named are C. M. Waynick chairman J. E. Millis Lawrence Seton Rosa Rev. O. L. Ruth and D. A. Dowdy. The piece notes Christmas observance preparations in High Point.
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High Point
Kirkman
C. M. Waynick
J. E. Millis
Lawrence Seton Rosa
Rev. O. L. Ruth
D. A. Dowdy
Mr. Ross
Smith
Finnish Relief Drive Urges Support for Exhausted Finns
The Enterprise urges High Point residents to donate to the Finnish Relief Fund to aid defenders and civilians during the Red invasion. Residents may contribute via The Enterprise with a reported fund total nearing $129.05, reflecting broad civilian relief efforts.
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High Point
Enterprise
Forgapely
Salvation Army Two-State Meeting to Be Held in High Point
Col Alfred Tyler divisional commander of the Salvation Army for the Carolinas selects High Point to host a week long two state conference. More than 150 officers with wives and children visit the Boys Club for the annual gathering. Afternoon session begins 2 30 with Col Tyler presiding. Children enjoy games and gym while Maj Cowan leads site inspections.
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Alfred Tyler
Salvation Army
Carolinas
High Point
North
South Carolina
Army
Col. Tyler
Maj. Cowan
Furniture Markets See Normal, Orderly Activity in November
The November furniture markets showed normal, orderly activity with no war boom. Total orders for the month fell about seven percent from October but rose 22 percent versus November 1938, while eleven month bookings were 21 percent above 1938. Shipments fell four percent from October, but 27 percent higher than November 1938, and eleven months shipments were 18 percent above 1938. Employment rose about 2 percent in November, with rolls up 11 percent from November 1938.
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Seidman
Certified Public Accountants
Y extends invitation to vacationing students
The High Point Y M C A invites college and preparatory school students home for Christmas to visit and use its facilities. Secretary Edgar Hartley announced the offer. The Y will be open on Christmas Day from 1 to 6 p m.
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High Point Y. M. C. A
Edgar Hartley
Bible Class of Deaf Enjoys Christmas Party
About 30 members of the High Point Bible Class of the Deaf gathered at Parker's Dining Room on South Main Street Friday night for a Christmas party. After dinner they heard a narrative, played nutty games, and sang. Mrs. Carl Foster recited O Little Town of Bethlehem and Sam York led Silent Night. EF. C. Smoak directed the program and gifts of fruit were given.
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High Point Bible Class of the Deaf
Parker's
South Main Street
Carl Foster
Unfilled orders surge then ease amid payroll increases
The report shows 41 hours per week and payrolls up about 19 percent from November 1938, with a 16 percent rise for the eleven month period. Unfilled orders peaked in May to October, then fell seven percent from October to November, yet total orders on November 30 were 44 percent higher than a year earlier and equal roughly one month of business, signaling continued ship activity into December.
Santa to Visit High Point for Christmas Eve
High Point prepares for Christmas Eve with church services cantatas and sermons. Santa plans to visit homes tonight delivering gifts as Monday becomes a city holiday with many closures and a busy last minute shopping period.
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High Point
Jesus Christ
Santa
Floral Garden Cemetery to Hold Sunday Service
A special service for people with kin buried at Floral Garden Cemetery will be held Sunday afternoon starting at 3:30. The 45 minute event features Christmas carols from the cemetery music tower and graves will be decorated.
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Floral Garden
Floral Garden Cemetery
Fairfield Resident cut, bruised after park area accident
I. L. Gray of the Fairfield Community was brought to a local hospital with slight wounds after an incident near Blair Park. He could not provide police with a definite account. He was found by his truck with torn clothes and multiple bruises.
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I. L. Gray
Fairfield
Blair Park
Roosevelt Praises Civilian Conservation Corps in Christmas Message
President Roosevelt told 300000 CCC enrollees that the nation is proud of their record and that their work to rebuild and conserve natural resources should bring them great satisfaction.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
Cartwheel Christmas in Tupelo boosts workers with silver payout
Tupelo workers at two garment plants received 10 000 in bonuses and wages paid in silver dollars. The celebration used 937 pounds of coins to show the 650 workers their purchasing power during the cartwheel Christmas event.
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Tupelo, Miss
Tupelo
Flying Squadron Banquet and Empty Stocking Fund Update
The Flying Squadron held its first annual Christmas banquet at the Sheraton Hotel with honored members and guests. A. D. Grant spoke on aviation developments for High Point and Piedmont, while honorary memberships were given to several contributors. The Empty Stocking Fund reached its goal again this year, boosted by a $104.95 donation from Frances and Jack Pickett, aiding hundreds of needy families through community efforts and Scout and fire department deliveries.
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Sheraton Hotel
A. D. Grant
Scottish Legion
High Point
Piedmont
Grant
E. T. Howard
J. G. Nall
North Carolina Civil Aeronautics Inspector
Charlotte
Frank Sizemore
EK. Z. Jones
C. L. Amos, Sr
Alston Clark
Fred Bartlett
William A. Tomlinson
Fred Thomas
H. R. Martin
C. L. Amos, Jr
Kenner Amos
Ralph Beck
Joe Boles
P. W. Callahan
E. H. Friddle
Croson, Furr
L. R. Gold
E. H., Gray
Allen Watkins
Tom Davis
Happe
Thekip Fund
Ihe
Wiftt
Stoe
Frances
Jack Pickett
John
Pickett
M. J. Wrenn
Boy Scouts
Fire Department
Social Service Exchange
O. W. LeBaron
Argentina protest over interned German seamen sparks diplomatic note
Buenos Aires reports a formal German protest regarding the internment of more than 1 00 German sailors from the battleship Graf Spee after the encounter with the South American coast. The issue centers on Germanys claim crews were shipwrecked and must be returned. In Norfolk, Claude Edgar Christus 36, chief pharmacist mate, obtained a license to marry Mary Smith Jonesy of Norfolk ahead of a December 25 ceremony.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Ay Scloer
Saurees
Gerpeng
Must - Deere
Germany
Graf Spee
Norfolk
Claude Edgar’ Christus
Mary
Mary Smith Jonesy
Ancient urn unearthed with human bones in Ardstraw Northern Ireland
An ancient urn containing human bones was unearthed in Ardstraw Northern Ireland. The fragmented text lists several donations and names, including Frances Pickett and Jack Pickett, a range of small sums, and multiple anonymous contributors, reflecting a local records page.
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Ardstraw
Northern Ireland
High Point Third In State In Value Of Products
High Point ranks third in North Carolina for value of products turned out by its manufacturing plants in 1937, with 98 plants employing 10,132 workers and a payroll of 7.78 million dollars. The city trails Greensboro and Charlotte in output and is fifth in population among industrial cities.
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High Point
High
Greensboro
Charlotte
Asheville
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
High Point Names Housing Authority Group Leaders
Mayor O Arthur Kirk appointed C M Waynick to chair a new High Point Housing Authority for five years. Other appointees include Rev C L Ruth four years D A Dowdy four years Lawrence Seton Ross two years and EF Millis one year. The group will seek Federal Housing Authority funds for a slum clearance project and may pursue a million dollar urban renewal in High Point. The plan calls for a state charter and a rapid first meeting to file for funds and establish administration. A local survey shows 45 percent sub normal housing, 1 67 without flush toilets or baths, and 898 unfit for work or in need of major repairs.
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O. Arthur Kirk
Fir Man
High Point
C. M. Waynick
Enterprise
Rev. C. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
D. A. Dowdy
Treasur
Mann Drug Company
Lawrence Seton Ross
United Furniture Workers
EF. Millis
Adams-Millis Corporation
Federal
Housin Authority
Hig Point
Grou
Federal Housing Authority
Wenday
Certai
Unit States Housing Authority
Housing Authority
High Point Youth Accepted by Navy
Sidney Earl Bailey of 816 Morris Street has been accepted by the U S Naval recruiting station in Greensboro after passing the examinations with high honors. A Sea Scout member sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church, he will be stationed temporarily at Norfolk.
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Sidney Earl Bailey
C. B. Bailey
Morris Street
U. S Naval
Greenboro
Bailey
Chesapeake
Th First Presbyterian Church
Norfol
Enterprise Postpones Monday Issue for Christmas Holiday
The Enterprise will not publish on Monday due to the Christmas holiday. The staff will receive a holiday to spend time with their families and regular publication resumes on Tuesday.
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Enterprise
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Nedure
Uwharrie Council
Boysco
Conservation Corps
Bulgaria
Flying Squadron
G. Nies
W. W. Burgess
Sarah Cee Hun- Mecroe
Frank Neckar
William
van Boyles Titian
Willis Siane
Waynick Madel
Dowdy
Ruth, Ross and
Millis
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