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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1940

Page

2

Dances By Lisa Parnova Open Cooperative Series Finale

Lisa Parnova and Igor Mileradoff presented a varied ballet program at the Junior High School auditorium as the season’s final Cooperative Concert. The performance blended classic precision with modern freedom, from Caprice to a Strauss waltz, including Three Diagonal Dances and Pastorale with comic pantomime.

Dot Bell Lisa Parnova Edwin Strawbridge Parnova Igor Mileradoff Mileradoff

Weather and Ballet Page Mix From North Carolina Scene

Partly cloudy and milder conditions in western and southeastern North Carolina tonight with increasing clouds Saturday. Coastal winds shift from north to east or south along Hatteras to Jacksonville. Moderate winds shift and ease in Sandy Hook to Hatteras area with more clouds Saturday. A Mantle style ballet program features three numbers from Gluck with dancers Parnova and Milera doff performing Reigen Seeliger Geister Musette and Allegro, noted for ethereal grace and acrobatic moments.

North Carolina Sandy Hook Hatteras North Portion South Portion Gluck Reigen Seeliger Geister Orpheus Parnova Mr. Mileradoff Musette

House Votes More About Wage-Hour Act Row

Emerson, Fahy, and Wright described an arrangement between the Wage-Hour Division and the NLRB to exchange information. The plan evolved after an approach from Mr. Wright of RFC, outlining cooperation between agencies over Wage-Hour cases.

Emerson Charles Fahy NLRB Wright RFC

Emma J Atkins 70 Dies in High Point Home

Mrs Emma J Atkins aged 70 died at her son J E Atkins home in Springfield Community High Point route four shortly after 1 pm She had suffered declining health four years and serious illness a week She was born October 18 1869 in Rappahannock County Virginia She moved to High Point last October from Rutherfordton Survived by three sons two daughters two sisters and one brother Funeral arrangements are incomplete with services to be held Sunday at a time pending announcement.

Emma Jean Atkins J. E. Atkins Springfield High Point Route Four Atkins Rappahanock County Rutherfordton the Baptist Church Charlestown W. Va John H. Atkins BE. C. Atkins Irvington B. J. Atkins Chester Marie Craig Washington, D. C J. O. Michael Bertha Price Nellie Darnell

Rev Douglas Rights Is College Speaker

Rev Douglas L Rights of Winston-Salem archaeologist and author on Indian culture spoke at High Point College chapel on the origin and history of the American Indian. He described the figure as picturesque and noted the theory of Siberian migration across the Bering Strait with evidence suggesting presence in North America for over 8,000 years. He cited cultural advances in warmer climates including architecture craftsmanship and a calendar comparable to that of today.

Douglas L. Rights Winston- Salem High Point College Siberia Bering Strait North America South America

British Air Forces Roar Over Heligoland Bight Night Raid

British aircraft attacked warships near Helgoland in the North Sea and dodged anti aircraft fire both at sea and from shore batteries. One enemy fighter squadron was credited with a capture loss while no British planes were reported damaged or with casualties. Weather hindered some returns.

Helgoland Bight Helgoland North Sea Naval Fortress Essex Norfolk Sunderland Durham Air Ministry Austria Bohemia Reich France

Indications on 1941 allotments and planting levels

The official noted that if growers plant within or below 1940 allotments and world consumption holds, 1941 acreage allotments could be as large as 1940. If planting exceeds 1940 or demand drops, reductions in 1941 allotments may be advised.

Death of James C Floyd At Five Claimed By Illness

James Calvin Floyd five died at his parents home 610 South Hamilton Street at 11 o'clock Thursday evening after a six day illness. Born December 23 1934 in Ellerbee North Carolina he was the son of Thomas and Versie Mae Fulp Floyd. Surviving are his parents and grandparents of the area and Archdale. The body will go to the Floyd home in Archdale this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Reid Shelton’s near Danbury with interment in Francisco Cemetery.

James Calvin Floyd Hamilton Street Ellerbee N. C Thomas Versie Mae Fulp Floyd Asheboro Thomas Calvin Floyd Elijah Fulp Julius Floyd Archdale Reid Shelton Danbury Francisco

Farm Leaders Promise Parity Payments Vote

Farm leaders say parity payments to restore 1910 14 purchasing power will pass the Senate. Roosevelt assurances reportedly reassure parity advocates. A farm state senator cited pressure to cut defense as a potential result of increased farm funding and tax raises.

Senate Roosevelt Farm State Agriculture Bloc

Attempted break in at F B Conrads grocery on Tate Street

Police report an attempted entry at 429 Tate Street F B Conrads grocery where intruders drilled holes in a rear door but failed to enter. Other reports include a $25 theft from Lucille Brown at 307 Church Street and a purse with photographs taken from Pauline Boyles at 805 Tate Street.

F. B. Conrad Tate Street Detective Bureau For Investigation Lucille Brown Church Street Pauline Boyles

Extradition waived by Clarence Crocker

Chattanooga police advised that Clarence Crocker 36 would waive extradition on larceny and forgery charges. Warrants accuse him of stealing a watch and forging a $45 check cashed at the Big Star Market about a year ago. Crocker was to be brought to this city after his waiver was confirmed.

W. G. Friddle Chattanooga, Tenn Clarence Crocker Chattanooga Crocker Big Star Friddle Glenn Holleman

Housing Authority Tour Seeks Local Project Sites

High Point Housing Authority and U S Housing Authority officials toured the city to assess tentative sites for a proposed local housing project. Accompanying them were regional director John P. Broome and adviser Sweeley, with local officials Joseph D. Cox Capus M Waynick D A Dowdy Rev C L Ruth Lawrence Ross Charles Mee Anally and Mrs Broome observing. No definite plans were announced.

High Point Housing Authority United States Housing Authority John P. Broome

Alfred Henry Michael 79 dies suddenly at his Albemarle store

Denton February 23 special Alfred Henry Michael merchant aged 79 died suddenly at his Albemarle Road store Thursday night at 9. He is survived by wife one daughter Mrs A L Crawford of New London two sons L L of New London O S of Albemarle and 12 grandchildren Funeral services set for Sunday 2 PM at Taylor's Grove Baptist Church Highway 62 Rev Max Tickler and former pastor Rev Will Russell officiating burial in church cemetery

Highway 62 Max Tickler Will Russell

Late 1940s double feature slate notes cinema lineups

Center shows Four Wives with the Lane Sisters John Garfield and Gale Page with multiple daily reels at 1 05 3 03 5 11 7 19 9 27. Bradhurst screens Chip of the Flying U with Johnny Mack Brown and Bob Baker featuring at 2 09 4 06 6 04 8 01 9 43. Paramount presents East Side Kids with Dennis Moore plus showtimes at 2 16 4 10 6 04 7 58 9 54. Carolina presents Thunder Mountain with George O’Brien at 12 55 2 47 4 58 7 09 9 20. Rialto features Riders of Black River with Charles Starrett at 10 46 12 12 1 46 3 20 4 54 6 28 8 02 9 36.

Lane Sisters John Garfield Gale Page Broadhurst Chip of the Flying U Johnny Mack Brown Bob Baker Paramount Dennis Moore Carolina George O'Brien Rialto Black River Charles Starrett

Russians claim advances near Viipuri in Finland war

The Moscow communique reports Red Army gains on the Karelian Isthmus and fortifications on the Mannerheim line while Viipuri remains contested. Soviet air raids continue with blizzards limiting flights as battles persist along the Finnish front.

Lake Ladoga Kuhmo Issalmi Mannerheim Line Finland Red Army Karelian Kamara Viipuri Gulf of Finland Russia Moscow Leningrad Mannerheim Comintern Communist International

Kiwanis Talk Defends Americanism by Local Attorney

Kiwanis Club heard local attorney Tom J. Gold Jr. speak at the Elwood Hotel noon luncheon on Americanism. He criticized groups like the Silver Shirts and German American Bund and stated some leaders were convicted on specific legal charges.

Tom J. Gold, Jr Kiwanis Club Elwood Silver Shirts Bund

Extension of Trade Program Faces Bipartisan Hurdles

The House Banking Committee blocks a 30 million loan to Finland but allows restrictions on military use. A late strategy meeting with Secretary Hull boosts admin hopes for extending the trade program. Some Republicans acknowledge a real chance for a bipartisan coalition to push restrictive amendments.

Ing Labor Board Finland House Banking Committee Hull House Martin

Comintern Warns of Rapacious Yankee Imperialism in Latin America

The Comintern claims United States imperialism endangers Latin American independence, arguing mass resistance now blocks U S capital monopolies more than British imperialism. It notes Mars day length and Cuba’s call for medicinal plant farming, plus a Belgian factory supplying batteries to Britain.

Europe United States Central South America Latin America Comintern

Balkans Tension and Romania Oil Spark War Possibility

The article argues that Romania's oil, vital to Germany, could spark a Balkan war. It notes Romania's growing army under King Carol, Allied pressure to restrict oil exports to Germany, and Turkish actions signaling involvement. It concludes with the view that Allied moves aim to avoid Balkan conflict, risking broader war if Carol collapses.

Romania Germany Hitler Carol Reich Carol Tha Turkey Mediterranean Balkan Russia Europe

Raids and ship losses mark hostile actions near Europe

German raiders attacked near Vienna Prague and English waters yesterday. A 540 ton naval trawler Shire likely lost with crew feared dead. one survivor reported. Fire set on the Norwegian merchant Akabahara off the English coast was checked by a coastal lifeboat. Two German flyers returned home. British fighters claimed two aerial victories over southeastern Scotland and off Northumberland with one raid plane down over Heligoland.

Vienna Prague Akabahara Scotland Northumber Helgo Bight

Chicago Produce Creamery and Cargo Totals Report

Chicago market brief notes creamery outputs and egg receipts with percentages and car counts. Mentions traffic deaths in Land blackouts averaging four daily in December.

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