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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
9
The Pajala bombing deepens Swedish and Norwegian worry as Russia presses westward. Public opinion leans toward aiding Finland while Nazis threaten neutrality. If Finland falls, Sweden and Norway may enter the Russo Finnish war, potentially aligning with Britain and France.
The advertisement touts SS Tonic as a cure for low blood count. It asserts improved appetite and digestion, and richer red blood cells increasing energy. It warns against substitutes and notes a large 20 oz bottle lasting weeks.
G A Gripenberg the Finnish minister to Britain told a London luncheon that the destruction of the Mannerheim Line was among the Soviet demands that led to the current war. He said Finland agreed to many Russian terms to avoid war but refused concessions amounting to surrender of freedom.
In a forty eight hour rike pupils from 21 high schools in Cuba secured nearly all their demands. They rejected only the proposal for three mid term examinations instead of the two in the new curriculum.
Robert B. Rankin of High Point qualified as administrator of his father A M Rankin estate in Guilford Superior Court. He will serve with Wachovia Bank. Heirs include Lena B Rankin Mattie Blair and Florence Blair. Also Mary Blackburn became administratrix of Laura D Ogburn estate. Callie D Robbins named administratrix of Rev W R Robbins estate with $150 real and $25 personal property. she is sole heir.
Scientists argue that birds descend from reptiles. They cite Archaeopteryx as evidence, a Jurassic creature described as a toothed reptile-like bird. Only two specimens are known in London and Berlin.
Center features "Amazing Mr. Williams" starring Melvyn Douglas and Joan Blondell with showtimes listed. Bradhurst screens "Calling Philo Vance" with James Stephenson and Margot Stevenson at multiple afternoon and evening slots. Paramount presents "Fast and Furious" with Ann Sothern and Franchot Tone at evening times. Carolina shows "Goldwyn Follies" with Charlie McCarthy Edgar Bergen and Adolph Menjou at several matinees and nights. Rialto presents "Missing Evidence" with Preston Foster and Irene Harvey across late afternoon and evening slots.
Chairman John Hamilton of the Republican National Committee announces Ernest T. Weir of Pittsburgh as chairman of the party finance committee. Weir heads National Steel Corp and serves as Iron and Steel Institute president, noted for the company’s steady profits. England spends about 150 million dollars yearly to maintain its water system.
Paris reports Finance Minister Paul Reynaud asserts France can endure the modern war without financial ruin. He cites four proofs of strength including growing national bond subscriptions, higher savings deposits, a low bank rate, and gold and foreign exchange reserves near prewar levels despite heavy overseas buying.
The 1895 game in Latrobe Pennsylvania marked the first professional football match in the United States with Latrobe facing Jeannette Pennsylvania, establishing an early regional rivalry.
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