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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1939

Page

2

Judge Delivers Road Terms In Cigarette Theft Cases

Horace Lee Garvin and George Gains, both 18, were sentenced to six months and four months on the roads respectively for theft of cigarettes from Ring Drug Co on North Main. Garvin worked at the store, while Gains admitted guiding the heist and sharing a dollar. Other docket items included drunkenness fines, a revoked license, and probation consideration for Gaines.

Horace Lee Garvin Perry Street George Gains Leonard Street Ring Drug Company North Main Street Garvin Chester Bud Halton Gaines Halton MacRae M. L. Porteat Ed Jenkins A .A. Way R. H. Simmons Piedmont G. R. Ball Mack Sanders Mamie Gray Jack Row Harford Smith Pope Street

Local Weather Summary and Coastal Winds

Noon temperatures reach 84 with a low of 62 last night and a high of 58 yesterday. Rain reported this morning. North Carolina expect rain this afternoon with partly cloudy and cooler tonight and generally fair Thursday. Winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras strong southwest shifting to northwest tonight with rain. Hatteras to Jacksonville southwest turning west and northwest with showers and squalls, then fair Thursday.

Togey - Fees Ees North Carolina Sandy Hook Hatteras Jacksonville Charlotte Official Weather Bureau L. R'fall Asheville Atlanta Augusta Birmingham Charleston Chicago Columbia Denver Detroit Sear Setter Evansville Galveston Seeebee Greensboro Sneer Key West Little Rock Los Angeles Memphis Meridian Miami Mpis Mobile Mt. Mitchell New Orleans New York Raleigh San Antonio San Francisco Seeebenre Spartanburg Tampa

Debate over U S foreign policy dominates congressional agenda

Debate centers on aid to England and France and the build up of allied defenses. House Naval Committee approves 68 4 million for new aviation bases while balking at removing Guam from aviation authorization. Pace argues it is wiser to sell planes than risk war, warns of Bermuda loss if Germany wins. Other items include FHA mortgage insurance, tax-exempt income, and opposition to interstate reorganization.

Great Britain House Naval Committee Pacific Guam Rep Pace D-Ga House Military Committee House England France United States Britain Germany Isle of Bermuda Stewart McDonald House Banking Committee FHA Treasury Senate Finance American Trucking Association, Inc Interstate Commerce Commission Lea D-Calif Houce Interstate Commerce Committee Senate Military Committee William D. Leahy Naval Operations Louis Johnson

Children Not Interested in Gossip of Their Elders

A child drives along as adults discuss Luella Pepys and Morg and Julia. Nancy interrupts with school tales and a hundred in spelling while comments wander to monitors, roadsters, and a waiter’s interruption. The ride ends with Nancy sent home.

Mrs. Holmes Nancy Morg Luella Blakes Julia Julie Buddy

Ex-Ruler Of Financial Empire Rebuilds Life In Salida

Wilbur B. Foshay, once head of a 22 million dollar utility empire, is now the Salida Chamber of Commerce manager. Pardoned in 1937 after a 1929 fraud-related sentence, he has earned local admiration for promoting the town with his signature salesmanship and “Follow the Hearts to Salida” campaign.

Citize Salida Colo Wilbur B. Foshay Chamber of Commerce Foshay Minneapolis Roosevelt Foshay Holdings Lida Lida Chamber of Commerce Unanimote

Lighting tips for informal portraits with amateur bulbs

The article advises using two to three flood bulbs in cardboard reflectors for soft indoor lighting. Position bulbs from both sides to shape features, shoot at night with new fast film, and vary poses for better likeness.

Roads To Receive About Half As Much As In '38

Raleigh figures argue budget diversion will cut North Carolina road funds to about half the 1938 level. Anti diversion bloc led by Ballentine Umstead and Hatcher push to show hidden diversions such as highway patrol funding and parole costs draining highway money. They warn general fund raids could rob six to eight million from roads, worsening a decaying system. The piece notes state population and upcoming legislature context.

Ballentine Wake Umstead Orange Hatcher Burke Appropriations Committee House Senate Budget Commission North Carolina Highway Patrol Andy Revenue Department Larkins Antis General Fund

Caring For Animal Can Foster A Sense Of Responsibility

An essay on pet ownership arguing children benefit from caring for animals. The author recalls family pets including Persian cats Punch and Judy and a troublesome dog Mister, noting how pets shape behavior, responsibility, and daily routines despite challenges.

Dog Fraternity Anti-Dog Society Punch and Judy Punch Mister

Guard Surrounds Italian Consulate After Corsican Demonstration

A heavy police guard surrounded the Italian Consulate in Ajaccio Corsica after a Corsican protest demanding a share in the French empire. Demonstrators shattered windows and carried banners with slogans advocating Corsica's transfer to Italy as they chanted France Italy territorial demands.

Salate Corsi Italy France Corsica Ajaccio

President Roosevelt Plans Southern Cruise After Rest

President Roosevelt remains at home then will depart tomorrow night for a southern cruise to seek rest. Aides report he is continuing to recover from grippe and will stay away from the office to regain strength.

Washington Roosevelt

Week End Club of Intestinal Cleansers Ad

An old advertisement promotes the Black-Draught laxative with a club-like call to join weekend cleansing. It claims to cure constipation and restore energy, urging readers to try the spicy aromatic tonic to tone lazy intestinal muscles.

Intestinal Cleansers

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