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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1939
Page
2
Rain expected this afternoon and tonight across North Carolina with snow flurries possible in the mountains and clearing Saturday morning. Colder tonight and Saturday. Winds from the coast to Hatteras veering west and northwest with rain tonight and offshore conditions.
The piece describes opposition to Judge Oberts nomination with Senate figures discussing withdrawal, a judiciary committee vote against the nomination, and claims of partiality by board member Smith toward CIO. It notes 75 senators planned to oppose and Republican unified opposition, with Glass and Byrd saying recommendations were ignored.
The Lions club held a 6:30 p.m. regular dinner meeting with a geography history quiz led by Rev. Lt. Hardin Hughes of Concord. West visitors included Galen Burbacker Eagle Rock Calif Tim Ridge and others from High Point. Attendance prize went to L O Hutchens and L A Welch.
North Carolina lawmakers discuss a Crown tax hearing and a bill to align election laws with state primary rules. Measures advance on government tax claims against a state railroad and welfare proposals. debates continue on absentee ballot repeal and Confederate pensions payments.
Debate on renewed un American committee probes advances in Congress as Senators propose farm program controls and objections arise over government price fixing. Dies cites witness intimidation by Justice Department agents and demands accountability while Murphy orders an internal review of alleged isms. House Rules backs a one year continuation of the Dies investigation.
An informed source says Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano will likely visit Berlin later this month on his way to confer ences in Warsaw.
Thomas W. Maness 77 longtime Wingate junior college founder died yesterday. Funeral services were held today for a man instrumental in establishing Wingate junior college. The Enterprise Bureau, 8 Commerce Street. Clyde Rothrock 19 of Thomasville dies after illness. Survived by mother siblings grandparents and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The High Point chapter selects Wesley Memorial Church for a 6 30 p m dinner February 9 with about 150 expected. An attendance committee is named to handle admittance cards and reservations close February 7. Arthur A Guild of Richmond Va will speak on Chest operation and local community work.
A British motor vessel Lutzen, 135 feet, ran aground in fog off Cape Cod. One man, Baxter Bailey of Trinity Proper, Nild, was lost after the dory capsized. Eight crew members were rescued by coast guards including mate Newton Halsyard of St John’s Nfld and Captain Randell along with several others from St John's, Cape Croyle, and Port Union.
Guilford County Bar Association will meet at the Greensboro courthouse to prepare a calendar for a two weeks civil term of Superior Court beginning February 20. Judge Henry Grady of Clinton will preside in place of Judge H Hoyle Sink who will meanwhile oversee a court term in Lexington. The meeting is scheduled for 10 oclock tomorrow.
In the earthquake damaged district near Santiago authorities ordered survivors to accept inoculations or face denial of food rations provided by relief agencies. The government justified the mandate citing opposition to the disease prevention program.
President Roosevelt rejected the idea that foreign policy was framed around the Rhine slogan and said misstatements arose from reporters and editors. He defended withholding certain information and defended his 1939 stance while Congress debated neutrality and aid to France and Britain.
United States air transport gains British approval to start an Atlantic service aboard Pan American’s Boeing Clipper. The 109 foot, four motor plane seats 40 passengers with dining salon and private suite, flying from Port Washington to Botwood Foynes Southampton in about 24 hours depending on winds. FAA approval pending before schedules and fares are announced.
The average value of all passenger automobiles registered in the United States on January 1, 1939, was 197 dollars.
Congressional sources say a bipartisan conference with Mr Roosevelt focused on the defense program and the army air corps expansion amid opposition threats. They noted talk of foreign air bases in Brazil or Mexico influencing U S air power plans. Nine Republican committee members protested secrecy in France plane sales.
Readership questions directed to Marjorie Mansfield in care of The Enterprise will be answered in the letters column. The notice invites readers to submit problems for the columnist.
A teen girl recalls a party with an out of town boy that ended a year and a half relationship. Her boyfriend initially says to end the friendship, then reverses, but she refuses to renew it.
A girl asks whether to renew friendship with one boy after a quarrel and end ties with the other. She notes the favored suitor is well behaved, non smoker and non drinker, with parental approval, and asks how to explain breaking off with the second.
Advice urges the youth to value competition and friendship, noting there is no law against popularity and no need to rush marriage. It counsels speaking frankly with friends about readiness and social choices.
The writer counsels balancing interest and freedom while two young people decide marriage. Jealousy hurts all involved, and the man should control temper. Until commitment, the recipient may enjoy other contacts and have as much fun as possible.
A young woman asks whether a non-engaged visit to a male friend’s home is proper etiquette. Her mother hesitates, though the family is well liked. Pearl seeks guidance on teen propriety.
The speaker notes that the boy and his parents are family friends and that his mother has extended the invitation, asserting that attending would be appropriate and should not draw any unfavorable comment.
Olive Roberts Barton argues that diploma value drives cramming across generations from Detroit to Boston. She notes exams now judge more than marks, considering attitude and effort, while finals remain pivotal in career direction.
Greensboro reports a schedule of pre school clinics from March 13 to April 13 for Guilford county schools. Dr. R M Buie urges children who will be six by October 1 1939 to attend for a full physical exam. About 600 children attended last year with school board and PTA support. High Point area clinics listed include Allen Jay Oakview Jamestown Florence Sedgefield and Union Hill with dates and times.
Greensboro February 3 Thea Burton of Oak Hill High Point route 4 appeared to qualify as administratrix of the estate of her husband A L Burton who died January 9 The estate lists 800 dollars in real property and 50 dollars in personal property Heirs include three sons Willie F Burton Ernest Burton and Lowery Burton with the widow Thea Burton as administratrix
Paul D. Grady of Johnston county says he will follow the AAA crop program as closely this year as last. He notes some neighbors disagree and says he began with the government and will stay with it to the end. Grady, a former state senator who backed Lieutenant Governor Horton in 1936, believes government programs are best in the long run.
The Maritime Commission awarded Ingalls Iron Works of Birmingham Alabama a $10.4 million contract to build four cargo vessels at its Pascagoula Mississippi plant.
The Brooklyn Dodgers received the signed contracts of Freddy Fitzsimmons and Luke Sewell, bringing their total signees to 28. The news came from New York on February 3 via AP.
CORCORAN OKAY BALTIMORE Md Feb 3 Thomas Corcoran special counsel to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation rested comfortably at Johns Hopkins hospital today after a successful operation for removal of his appendix.
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