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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1940
Page
3
DeWitt MacKenzie notes the English raid on Altmark rescue in neutral Norwegian waters creates international dispute. Britain accuses Germany of illegal action, Norway’s neutrality is strained, and the incident influences wartime law and potential broader conflict.
An ad praises S. S. S. tonic for boosting body strength during colds and stress. It claims rapid improvement within 10 days and urges readers to note how they feel, noting lifelong endorsements from users and the promise of renewed energy and appearance.
A large delegation of pastors Sunday school teachers and Training Union directors from area churches will attend a Baptist regional conference at the First Baptist Church in Thomasville. A ten member state worker faculty will direct sessions with addresses by Mrs John Lane L L Morgan John B Lane and W Perry Crouch. M A Huggins of the Baptist State Convention will speak on Teaching For Christian Living in the morning and Our Churches Facing The Opportunities Of 1940 in the afternoon. Music will be led by E E Rutledge of Charlotte. Morning session begins 9 20 AM and afternoon closes at 4 30 PM.
The piece warns that if Germany acts on unrestricted warfare at sea it could triple Allied sinkings and drag neutral Norway into war. It notes Sweden may be drawn in if Norway is, risking a new front in Northern Europe with England and France seeking routes to aid Finland against Hitler’s forces.
The 11 guiding Principles from a Republican program committee call for keeping out of war, maintaining defense, approving reciprocal trade, amending the NLRB, boosting farm city price correlation, and favoring protective regulation. They propose a 20 percent cut in federal spending to balance the 1942 budget, tax changes, repealing emergency powers, restoring the gold standard, targeted relief, and studying social security expansion.
Mrs H T Jordan attended the Ladies Club meeting of Richardson's Department Store employees in High Point at Mrs Fred Leonard's home. Numerous visitors from High Point Randolph and Guilford counties were mentioned among names like John Skeen Ruth Lowe and J L Ingram. A large crowd attended the funeral of J L Ingram at Deep River Church followed by floral tributes. Officials warn temper and impatience contribute to many auto accidents.
Verna 8 says her skin cleared after Adlerika use claiming smooth healthy glow. Advertisement notes the product cleanses both bowels and alleviates temporary constipation linked to bad complexion. mentions Mann Drug Stores.
Major Arthur Falk, former head of the State Highway Patrol now running a Pilot Mountain business, greets colleagues at the Revenue building. Ronald Wilson, Maxwell publicity chief, explains pamphlets cost about 2.5 cents each due to a decimal misprint.
Lieutenant Governor Wilkins P Hort on sets a busy week with engagements each day. He will address a Current Topics club Lions club educational committee Masonic order and Civitan club from Monday through Friday. Wednesday includes an early afternoon talk school visits a supper meeting and a night wind up at Swan Quarter.
Nicholas L. Hartucci and Karl P. Wirth of the Bureau of Employment Security Washington will be in North Carolina for several months to conduct occupational studies and provide technical assistance to employers and State Employment Service personnel.
Figures from the Highway Safety division show October as the peak month for All Traffic Accidents Personal Injuries Fatal Accidents and Traffic Fatalities in 1938 and for Personal Injuries and Fatal Accidents in 1939. The reporter plans to investigate why October tops the list despite not having worst weather or daylight factors.
The Safety Division issued a mimeographed booklet titled Traffic Accident Facts. It compiles and presents a mass of data on traffic accidents, with information previously released to the press, aiming to serve as a useful safety textbook.
Fire at a Rocky Mount department store Saturday night caused unofficial damage estimated between 15000 and 20000 dollars. The Rosen bloom Levy store suffered the blaze with no immediate word on casualties.
Leaders of 12 Baptist associations in this region meet in Chapel Hill to discuss plans and cooperative efforts. The gathering advances regional church collaboration and shared ministry goals among member bodies.
John Jim McCuiston 79 prominent citizen and retired farmer died at his home near Wallburg Winston-Salem route 5 after brief illness. Born in Davidson County son of W R and Catherine McCuiston he had eight children from first marriage to Louise Williams five surviving. Survived by second wife Virginia Shore and five more relatives. Funeral held at Wallburg Baptist Church with Rev L J Matthews officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
Billie Lee Jordan three month old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jordan died at home on Winston Salem route 5 early Sunday. Funeral service conducted at home at 11 o clock by Rev O B Williams. Interment in Bethany Church Cemetery.
Boonville obituary notes the death of A B Hobson 57 a Yadkin County master farmer and former member of the State Democratic Executive Committee who died yesterday from pneumonia and complications. Funeral services are set for tomorrow.
An eighteen months old infant named John Henry Frye died after a house fire destroyed the Frye family home in Mocksville on Saturday. The blaze gutted the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Frye, causing the tragedy.
The article explains two methods for handling bad debts for income tax: deducting worthless debts from gross income or adding to a reserve for bad debts. It notes 1921 and 1939 return rules, when changes are allowed, and criteria for reserve eligibility. It also outlines required return disclosures and how to determine reasonable reserves.
A new sharking industry has emerged along the Carolina coast with Morehead City as the main landing and processing port. The Interior Department says the fishery, while not dominant in volume, is highly spectacular and shifting from the North Atlantic to the southern coast. Shark skin yields durable leather for shoes and luggage, teeth are sold as advertising ties, and fins are dried and shipped to the Orient for soup.
Fifteen additional police were on duty in Dunn after Policeman Martin Underwood was killed last week. Mayor Herbert B. Taylor stated the city would not tolerate interference or molestation of citizens and noted reports of disturbances among unknown parties. Underwood was killed in a Negro case. three Negroes are held without bond in Lillington, with six others detained as witnesses.
A statewide P O S A gathering is scheduled in Charlotte on March 2 with about 500 attendees from 66 lodges. Hugh Mitchell of Statesville, president of the National Order, and other officials are slated to speak.
Roe J. Deal of Brasstown, Clay County, named best all round 4-H Club member in NC for 1939. He receives a four year scholarship to North Carolina State College.
The new $200,000 State Laboratory of Hygiene Building will be dedicated in Raleigh on Wednesday. It will be named the Clarence Shore Memorial Building in honor of the late laboratory director.
North Carolina cosmetologists at a mid winter convention in Winston Salem urged public responsibility and avoiding heavy laws. Raleigh attorney and gubernatorial candidate J M Broughton spoke about the growing association and its role in serving the public. The group voted to meet annually, add a third vice president, and elect Mrs Way Russell of Thomasville as officer. Selection of next convention city was left to the executive committee.
A Negro school at Manson near Warrenton was blown from its foundation in a severe windstorm Wednesday night and is being rebuilt.
Samuel V. Stevens of Broadway announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lee County representative on February 19 in Sanford.
Henderson officials announce early planning for the city centennial to mark the founding, with committees forming in preparation for a major year celebration.
New York reports the death of Rudy Wiedoeft, famed saxophonist composer and teacher from the 1920 jazz era. He taught stars including Rudy Vallee and had suffered a stomach ailment before passing last night.
Uruguayan housewives protested for quicker delivery of electric refrigerators, pressing officials and retailers amid ongoing shortages and rising consumer frustration. The action highlighted constraints in supply chains and demand for essential appliances.
Panama City welcomed multiple United States business delegations during the year, hosting meetings and exchanges aimed at strengthening trade ties and expanding investment opportunities. The gatherings underscored ongoing cooperation between Panama and U.S. firms across sectors.
Martha Berry founder of Berry Schools in Mount Berry Georgia, will receive the Variety Clubs humanitarian award for 1939 for educating about ten thousand impoverished children. The honor includes a silver plaque valued at $1,000 and a citation to be presented at the Dallas Texas convention on April 19.
Coroner N. D. Tomlin said Henry Kale a 41 year old steel worker admitted shooting neighbor Ed L. Plott a farmer in his front yard at Eufola seven miles west of Statesville The motive cited was an old grudge Kale was arrested shortly after the Saturday afternoon slaying in the rural town area. Soap factories in India may face shutdowns due to a shortage of raw materials.
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