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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1938

Page

8

Achievements Of Revolution In Russia Cited By Hindus

Maurice Hindus argued at High Point college that Russia’s 20 year dictatorship produced constructive gains. He cited resource awareness, industrial progress, education, minority settlement, family and religious shifts, and a move toward democracy, warning war could alter this path.

Russia Maurice Hindus High Point College Mr. Hindus P. E. Lindley Japan China United States Hindus Germany England France

Hunter Sechrest Ill At Guilford General Hospital

Friends of Hunter Sechrest learn he is ill and receiving care at Guilford General Hospital. The report notes concern from his acquaintances and mentions his hospitalization status.

Hunter Sechrest Guilford General Hospital

Fraternity Initiates Two Local Men at Davidson College

John Calvin Abels and Joe Mills Brinson, both residents of the city, have been initiated into the Beta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at Davidson College.

John Calvin Abels Joe Mills Brinson Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Davidson College

Greensboro Man Announces for Congress Today

Allen Adams a Greensboro attorney and son of Judge Spencer B. Adams became the first Republican to announce a candidacy for Congress in the sixth district. He seeks the nomination to fill the seat of Congressman William B. Umstead at the end of the current term. the district convention date had not been set.

Allen Adams Greensboro Enterprise Spencer B. Adams Congress Adams William B. Umstead

Meat trade launches consumer appeal amid lower prices

G. L. Johnson announces a citywide campaign by the meat trade to boost consumer interest as prices ease from last fall. The Institute of American Meat Packers leads a national mobilization to highlight abundant, quality meat at attractive prices and aid livestock producers suffering losses.

G. L. Johnson Institute of American Meat Packers Johnson

Hitler’s Speech Foresees Peace Moves and Amnesties

The article outlines expectations for Hitler’s Sunday address. It notes potential references to Czechoslovakia and Sudeten Germans, praise for Austrian leader Schuschnigg, and possible amnesty for political offenders. It also remarks on the vast audience across the Reich and neighboring regions listening in.

Czechoslovakia Germany Austria Schuschnigg Hitler Third Reich Reich

Seat Next to Driver Proved Most Dangerous in Crashes

Across many accident records the seat beside the driver emerges as the riskiest position. Analysis notes higher injury rates and greater exposure to impact, suggesting seating choice affects survivability.

Large crowd at last rites for Rev. O. E. Cunningham

A Waxhaw service drew a large crowd from High Point and across the state for the funeral of Rev. O E Cunningham. Ministers officiated and pallbearers were named. interment followed in Waxhaw cemetery. Surviving children include Faye, Mrs. Howard E Her ring, C C Cunningham, J W Cunningham, F H Cunningham, with siblings scattered across several states.

MR. Cunningham

Police Probe Break in at Fulton Home and Service Station

Officers investigate a break in at J. S. Fulton 700 Thissel street where a .32 revolver and flashlight were stolen after entry through a rear window. An attempted break in at 1628 English street is linked by a nightwatchman who saw a window broken but gave no description. No suspects yet.

S. Fulton Thissel Street English Street Fulton Marietta Pain and Color Company English

Climax in Europe as Austria moves to Nazi front

Officials outlined Austria's sovereign stance and the push for Nazi membership in the fatherland front. They warned violators face expulsion, while Schuschnigg’s concessions sparked cautious opposition and hopeful church leaders in Vienna await Hitler's Sunday address.

Hitler Austria Berchtesgaden Fatherland Front Schuschnigg Germany

How You Lose at Contract in Pocket Penalty Doubles

In this fifth piece on penalties, McKenney explains a rare correct use of the penalty double. A double forces a heart lead the defenders misread, allowing declarer to make the contract by trumping, ruffing diamonds, and discarding a losing club on an extra heart.

West East

Contract Problem Four Spades and a Trump Loss

North holds 3109 spades and KQ64 hearts with South to move in four spades. South can lose one trump trick and wants the best line to maximize trump losers. With the dealer on south and cards listed as i AQ987 in the excuse, the usual play suggests leading a trump from the hand to force a discard or to set up ruffing chances, aiming to reduce the number of trump losers by establishing two or more stoppers while the rest of the suit sequence is determined by the layout.

South

High Point Bisons Defeat Reynolds 28 to 23

High Point Bisons sprinted to a 20 4 first half lead and held off Reynolds in a 28 23 win at Winston Salem. Dick Hartley led scorers with seven points as Barrer Marsh Cooper Horney and Hayworth contributed strong floor play in a rejuvenated Bisons performance.

Winston-Salem High Point High School Bisons Reynolds High High Point Club Reynolds School Bisons Winston Poe Reynolds Dick Hartley Bison Barrer Marsh Cooper Horney Hayworth High Point Hartley Jarrett Browe Secess Cckean Hussey Sessee Conrad Pere Cecuvee Brinson T Seueee Esses Crouse Seoers Honeycutt Angelo Sherrell Csvers Davis

Mrs Hankins Dies After Illness at 61 in High Point

Mrs Pearle Spencer Hankins 61 widow of Henry S Hankins died at her home 2317 English St after a week long illness with heart complications. Born Randoloph County November 28 1877 she leaves four sons Julius E Hankins Charlotte Clay Hankins San Diego John W Hankins Wadesboro Morris V Hankins High Point and four daughters Clara White High Point Grace Darsie Raleigh Thelma Hedrick Winston-Salem Marie Hoskins High Point ten grandchildren and siblings. Funeral at Deep River Friends church Sunday 11 a.m. interment in church cemetery with party leaving at 10:30 a.m.

Pearle Spencer Hankins Henrys. Hankins English Street Hankins Randolph County B. F Adeliza Coltrane Spencer Oak Hill Gibsonville Frank Wall Bertha Spencer Ida Osborne Olive Cox High Point Deep River

Funeral Services for Mrs. C. L. Farrington

Funeral services were held for Mrs. C. L. Farrington 58 at Green Street Baptist Church with Rev. C. N. Royal and Rev. J. M. Hilliard presiding. Mrs. Walter Crissman led a vocal portion and the church quartet sang two hymns. Pallbearers included Walter Crissman J Brackett Harrison Dorsett John Morgan Gurney Burgess A C Crews Lee Nance and John Sells. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

C. L. Farrington Ragan Street Green Street Baptist Church C. N. Royal J. M. Hilliard Walter Crissman J. ©. Brackett Harrison Dorsett John Morgan Gurney Burgess A. C. Crews Lee Nance John Sells Oakwood Cemetery

Chinese push stalls Japanese north of Lunghai line

Chinese forces report gains along the Tientsin Pukow railway near Kuchen and forcing a Japanese retreat across the Hwai river toward Pengpu. Other units attack Hwaiyuan and Linhwaikwan west of Pengpu while Japanese holds along the Peiping Hankow line resist at the Yellow river crossing.

Lunghai Tientsin-Pukow Kuchen Hwai River Pengpu Hwaiyuan Linhwaikwan Peiping-Hankow Yellow River

Attempt To Attach Property For Wages

Two employees of Wilson Upholstery attempted to attach company property for unpaid wages. Magistrate Muse refused the request after noting the property was moved to a town warehouse, not out of state. He advised the workers to pursue a labor lien action.

Wilson C. Muse Muse

Wilson Upholstery placed in receivership by judge Teague

Judge Lewis E. Teague appointed EF Leroy Briggs as receiver for Wilson Upholstery in a case filed by J H Packer trading as The Packer Photo Co of High Point claiming $590.84 due on an account. The complaint asserts assets around $500 and liabilities of $60,000 and that the firm is insolvent or near insolvency. Arch K Schoch and Charles W McAnally of High Point named co attorneys. Bond set at $3000.

Lewis E. Teague Municipal Court EF. Leroy Briggs Wilson J. H. Packer Packer Photo Company High Point Arch K. Schoch Charles W. McAnally

Faculty Play Delights Full House At Senior High

An audience of about a thousand attended the senior high school three act mystery comedy The Scarecrow Creeps staged by the faculty Friday evening. Cast included Eloise Ward Madeline McCain Frances Mendenhall Ruth Goodman R M Gladstone Jr Alga Dewitt Camerone Deans Sam Smith and Charles Crane with Perry Gage role by R M Gladstone Jr Carl Cronstedt absent due to cold. Music by Alma Andrews Susan Sharp. Business manager Thomas Baldwin student council president Irene Parker advertising. Costumes overseen by Muriel Bulwinkle Elizabeth Lindsay. stage manager Howard F Carter aided by Jimmie Groome Jack Hassell Graham King John Hughes Bob Truesdell. Promoter Eloise Mitchell. Proceeds go to a fund for student activities.

Eloise Ward Madeline McCain Frances Mendenhall Ruth Goodman R. M. Gladstone, Jr Alga Dewitt Camerone Deans Sam Smith Charles Crane Perry Gage Carl G. Cronstedt Alma Andrews Susan Sharp Thomas R. Baldwin Irene Parker Muriel Bulwinkle Elizabeth Lindsay Howard F. Carter Jimmie Groome Jack Hassell Graham King John Hughes Bob Truesdell Eloise Mitchell

New Hosiery Mill Planned Near Amos Farm

The Amos firm announces a new hosiery mill to house 26 machines with 12 already ordered. Architect H V Bebberstein is drafting plans for the High Point building off Kivett drive, with construction to begin within 30 days. Each machine costs 11 000 to 11 500 dollars, and the site may expand to add more machines later.

Reading Amos H. V. Bebberstein Charlotte Kivett Drive

Prime Minister to present cabinet plan for pact with Italy

Prime Minister Chamberlain after two weeks of talks with Italian ambassador Count Dino Grandi prepared a concrete plan for renewing Italian friendship. The plan calls for concessions by both sides on foreign intervention in the Spanish Civil War and the Anglo Italian radio propaganda war for Arabic goodwill. Britain has pressed since the Spanish conflict began to secure...

Chamberlain Dino Grandi Britain

Miss Wang Defends China in Red Cross Talk

Miss Wang, UNC graduate and daughter of a Chinese military official, speaks on The Red Cross in China's Crisis at Central Friends Church annex. She argues Japan cannot conquer China, cites Manchuria seizure and military dominance, and outlines Chinese Red Cross work aided by American social workers.

Ann of Red Cross W. T. Powell Wang the Cross Central Friends Church Ject Red Cross China University of North Carolina Miss Wang Japan Manchuria E. T. Harrison

Asheboro Sorosis Club Reports Welfare Work and Plans

The Asheboro Sorosis club met February 19 with Mrs. Harris Coffin as hostess. Miss Lillie Bulla outlined county welfare department work and club support, including shoes and clothing for four needy children and a bundle day distribution. The Red Cross allotted $50 for welfare work. plans included a silver tea on February 22 to benefit the hospital and chapters.

Asheboro Sorosis Club Harris Coffin Arthur Cox Joe Ross T. A. Burns Lillie Bulla The Red Cross

Lincoln Birthday Observed by Local American War Mothers

The local American War Mothers chapter celebrated Lincoln's birthday Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Joe Presnell's Main Street home. Mrs. J. W. Burkhead presided and Mrs. J. T. Ingram read an article on the President.

Lincoln American War Mothers Joe Presnell Main Street J. W. Burkhead J. T. Ingram

Feeble Gains Mark Brief Stock Market Session

New York stocks showed a feeble but persistent recovery in a slow session. Gains up to 2 to 3 percent closed the day as traders took an early holiday, with Washington's birthday prompting Tuesday’s market recess.

New York Washington

Britain to Launch Multilingual News to Counter Axis Propaganda

Britain plans Arabic language broadcasts to counter Axis influence as Italian fighters in Spain and Italian aid to Ethiopia spark tensions. The effort aims to blunt propaganda in Near East nations and to shape perceptions ahead of possible broader diplomacy with Italy.

Spain Italy Britain Near East Ethiopia

Death notice for Lewis E. El and obituary item

Lewis E. El died of pneumonia at a Raleigh hospital five days ago. Surviving are his daughter Ruth and his mother Mrs Anna Harbor Springs, and a nephew Sam City. Funeral services will be at the Martin Yelw Home in Raleigh at noon.

Lewis EB. Black Raleigh Hospital This City Ruth i Anna Harbor Springs Sam City Martin Yelw Raleigh

Foamy Water Tar Caused by Air in Cooling System

A short note explains that foam in the water tar is produced when air enters the cooling system. It suggests checking seals and pressure to prevent air ingress and foam formation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sechrest Ili Alberta Main St Wachovia Bank Parm Ss Gone Beauty Shop Ardelle House Vo City Limits Ducers Europe Waxhaw Methodist Church O. E. Cunningham H. W. McCain Waxhaw E. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial Church W. T. Albright Henry Byrum Old Fort W. C. Massey H. H. Massey J. A. Davis B. F. Nisbet L. B. Baker H. W. Gamble Cunningham Mall McCain Faye Cunningham Howard FE. Herring C. C. Cunningham J. W. Cunningham F. H. Cunningham Gastonia H. O. Massey Virginia W. J. Caveny A. R. Kimbill E. R. Cunningham Rock Hill 8. C R.S. Howle Thomasville McKenney William E. McKenney American Contract Bridge League South Pass NEA Serce, Inc High Point Five H. S. Hankins Teague E. Leroy Briggs W. T.K Ing Gro Wrenn Kirkman Williard Randolph County Welfare J. 8 Lewis Low Street Hazel Co Worth Street Son Gerald Ford Miss Bunch Nannie Mae Lewis E. el American Phrenol and Advisor First Point N. C Om Commerce Security Bank Ben's Bay Motorola
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