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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1940

Page

9

North Carolina Gubernatorial Field Still Influx and Intrigue

Raleigh dispatch outlines seven announced candidates for North Carolina governor including Maxwell Broughton Horton Smith Gravely Grady and Cooper with Libby Ward Fenner as potential entrants. The piece notes Gardner’s likely control of the state delegation and veteran insiders weigh the candidates’ strengths and regional bases.

Hur Simmons Hich Lkins P. Horton Raleigh J. M. Broughton Missioner of Revenue Allen Maxwell Rocky Mount Lee Gravely Thomas E. Cooper Wimington Johnston County Grady Kenly Smith House of Representatives Libby Ward W. E. Fenner Nash Fenner Ward Maxwell Horton Broughton Gravely Cooper Patas Tom Cooper Paul Grady Ralph W. McDonald Huey North Carolina Stanley Winborne

Cooper the X Factor in Gubernatorial Race

A Raleigh reporter previews Cooper as a colorful opportunist with strong publicity appeal who could surge in the first primary. He markets himself as the broke candidate and speaks to broad voters, while others doubt his practical chances. The piece notes May's last Saturday as the determinant moment.

Cooper Wilmington Tom Raleigh

Guilford County Realty Transfers Across Townships

Guilford County real estate transfers list numerous deeds across High Point Morehead and Oak Ridge townships including Lillie L Apel to the City of High Point on Chestnut Street and multiple Freeman Mill Road parcels. Also notes Ed wards to Greensboro city properties and a Milk carrot tip from London socialists with Argentina egg shipments to British wounded.

High Point Township Lillie L. Apel City of High Point Chestnut Street W. A. Hayes E. A A. V. Kirkman J. T. Jones Freeman Mill Road Jesse Ben Jones Charlies W. Angle Sidney H. Griffin Chestland Avenue J. T. Simmons W. L. Simmons Oak Grove L. T. Hoyle Paul O. Jones J. W. Covington Mamie K. Thomas Grove Park Gertie Holden R. L. Griffin Platon Walker Avenue Gilmer Walter D. Allen Jesse B. Allen Sarah E. Ham Pine Avenue Bluford Elmer Branson Sam Heggie

Tax duplicates required for 1939 income returns

Taxpayers must file a complete duplicate of their 1939 income tax return on the green duplicate form or as a photocopy, including schedules except certain items. Penalties apply for failure to file, and copies will be available for restricted inspection to state authorities under law. Public access is not permitted.

State Insurance Department Collector of Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury

Broughton backs teacher retirement plan in Greensboro talk

J M Broughton of Raleigh running for governor urged North Carolina to establish a teacher retirement plan by the next legislature at a Greensboro teachers meeting. He called for easing overcrowded classrooms and a merit system to reward teachers reaching the wage ceiling while pledging continued support for progressive education.

Broughton Greensboro Association Greensboro J. M. Broughton Raleigh North Carolina

AAU Official John T. Taylor Dies After Illness

John T. Taylor, 69, a nationally known Amateur Athletic Union official and former swimmer and oarsman, died after a long illness in Pittsburgh. His wife had died 24 hours earlier. Taylor came to America from England in 1879. Cuba decreed buses must not exceed 24 miles per hour on curves.

Pittsburgh John T. Taylor Amateur Athletic Union America England Cuba

Betty Jameson Leads First of Palm Beach Tournament

Betty Jameson, national champion, moves into the first round as a strong favorite at the Palm Beach tournament in Palm Beach Florida. She topped qualifying with a three over par 75 while Patty Berg rested, after Berg beat Jameson in last week’s Miami Biltmore match in 38 holes.

Palm Beach Fla Patty Ber Betty Jameson Pal Beach Miss Jameson Miss Berg Patty Miami

Louis and Godoy Enter Final Training for Title Fight

Champion Joe Louis and challenger Arturo Godoy neared the final stages of prep for their 15 round heavyweight title bout in New York. Louis sparred six rounds today and six more on Wednesday while Godoy limited work to light exercise as he winds up his camp.

Louis and Godoy New York Joe Louis Arturo Godoy Chile Louis

London Red Cross Fund Hauls In Record Weekly Total

Over 655000 pounds was raised in one week for the Lord Mayor of London Red Cross Fund. The appeal drew donations from a wide public base and highlighted continued wartime relief efforts.

London Red Cross Fund

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