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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1939
Page
2
Cloudy with rain near the coast and snow flurries in the interior this afternoon and tonight. Continued rather cold. Northern winds shift to variable by Saturday. From Hatteras to Jacksonville, and Sandy Hook to Hatteras, easterly to strong south winds with overcast skies and rain tonight and Saturday.
A watch night service will be held at New Hope Methodist Church seven miles north of Asheboro. It will begin at 10 o clock Sunday night and be led by Rev. C. H. Hill former pastor of Rankin Memorial Methodist Church. He invites friends and neighbors to attend.
Washington December 29 Convincing indications show the navy favors a House committee plan for 65 000 ton battleships the largest fighting ships yet. Advocates say four should be started in coming years to gain a head start in a naval race. Each would cost about 130 million dollars, with designs already prepared. No clear sign Roosevelt will seek authorization this winter.
The 34 page ICC report blames malicious rail tampering for the derailment near a steel bridge over the Humboldt River. Aluminum car design is praised by Atlantic Company of America vice president George J Stanley, noting the structure withstood impact as five cars crossed the bridge before the sixth collapsed it. Australia plans to boost munition workers from 8000 to 12000.
Moscow reports renew rigid censorship of foreign dispatches on Finland drive. General Stern named to lead Leningrad district while Meretskoff faces dismissal for lack of progress. Critics note discontent in press and unclear battlefield gains amid Arctic operations and raids on Viipuri.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Health announces long distance walking contests open to girls from offices homes and domestic service. The event encourages fitness and healthy routines among female youths.
London listeners reported a Russian radio broadcast proposing a truce with Finland. The announcer claimed the Karelian region would be returned, Finnish workers would receive paid holidays, and large estates would be liquidated. Finnish observers in London dismissed the plan as impractical, noting prior holiday pay and peasant land ownership.
Funeral services for 61 year old Edna Corum of the Deep River Community were held at Sandy Ridge Methodist Church. Rev. Joseph Peele and Rev Thos G Smith officiated with interment in the family plot of the church cemetery. Pallbearers included R F Reynolds J L Skeen E H Rothrock Clay Williard Garland Blair and Ed Thornton. Flowers were arranged by the Philathea Class of Deep River Friends Church. The choir sang Abide With Me and Ive Anchored My Soul In the Haven of Rest.
The article discusses potential tax form recommendations left to Congress and notes a growing 1939 deficit despite better business. It cites first 51 weeks revenue and spending, forecasts a $3 billion deficit, and mentions possible relief cuts and strong revenue after planned spending to boost activity. It also records farmers’ participation in eight Moscow sports tournaments last summer.
State tax collections show gains despite weak income taxes from 1938. Income tax receipts may top 12 million next year. Bonded debt fell after May sales at low interest. Banks reach new highs, crops rise eight percent, employment up to 150,499. Construction drops 35.9 percent in November, yet residential gains 58.7 percent. Major cities lead in new construction activity. 105 new industries located in 1939, with 114 expanding.
The Fischer Tropsch method shifts Germany toward synthetic fats for soap. Two years into large scale production, two plants reached 60,000 tons annually by last midsummer, while total industrial fat demand is 230,000 tons. Further plants are under construction. finish dates and capacities are unknown.
Kernersville merchants express gratification as the recent Christmas season yields sales about 25 percent higher than last year. Local business leaders credit strong consumer demand and holiday shopping momentum across the town.
Dr W C Jackson dean of administration at the Woman's College UNC will speak at the dedication of the Hayes Taylor memorial YMCA branch in Greensboro Sunday. The new facility valued at 60900 will be unveiled during ceremonies.
John Kerr Wood 64 died at Randolph County Hospital at 4 30 AM after several months illness. Born February 2 1875 to Colonel W Penn Wood and Henrietta G Wood he was educated at Asheboro City Schools and Trinity College now Duke University undergrad. He was an accountant with banks insurers railroads and Randolph County and at death served in the sheriff s office. Surviving are his widow Nettie McAulay two daughters Mrs Yancey Robertson Oxford and Mrs Frederick Handy Raleigh a son W P Wood Jr Fayetteville two sisters Mrs J O Redding and Mrs W A Underwood Asheboro. Funeral at First Methodist Church Asheboro Saturday at 2 PM conducted by Pastor Paul Hardin Jr. Burial in local cemetery.
Raleigh December 29 Two Black men sentenced to die for capital crimes saw their death hour pass with a reprieve for further questioning about the strangling of prison guard J S Chesser. William Young 22 and Clarence Rogers 26 were to be executed at 10 this morning but Governor Hoey ordered a 30 day delay to allow more inquiry and possible use as witnesses. Coroner Roy Banks said inquests would wait until all angles were explored. Warden Wilson reported an extra guard on death row.
The North Carolina Association for Identification an crime investigation group will hold its first 1940 quarterly meeting in Raleigh on Sunday January 7 hosted by J Winder Bryan from the State Prison Division Officers for the new year will be elected The officers include Lewis E Williams W Paul Whitley and Jack W McMahon in senior posts Whitley also leads the international association division for the state group
Agriculture Department announces 83.3 percent support for the burley tobacco marketing quota in the November referendum. Of 118,527 ballots, 98,741 favored the quota and 19,786 opposed, with Kentucky showing the strongest approval at 88.6 percent. Uruguay wool growers protest new taxes by withholding sales.
Panic spreads as freezing weather and widespread fires devastate towns in east central Turkey. Militants enforce martial law with orders to shoot looters as survivors seek shelter amid toppled minarets and collapsed barracks.
The body of John Powell 27 of Pelzer S C who died in an automobile wreck near Thomasville was sent home for funeral and interment today Clarence Workman mild injuries Dink Alford serious injuries taken to Duke Hospital in Durham Powell not well known locally hindering locating relatives at Green Funeral Home
Reports indicate a project to ship transparent salmon from the Far East to Russia for farming. The move seeks to establish new aquaculture stock with potential implications for Russian fisheries and export markets.
Chicago December 29 butter totals 645 521 pounds with 90 score creamery at 28 to 90 cents. Carrots firm with 28 to 29 cents. Eggs 9 428 unsettled with graded prices: extra firsts 20 cents, refrigerator extras 14 cents, standards 14 cents, firsts 13 cents. other prices unchanged.
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