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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1939

Page

8

U.N. C. Alumni Urge Restore Funds and Tuition Plan

The UNC alumni gathered in Chapel Hill unanimously urged the legislature to restore the larger university appropriation to the budget commission level. They also proposed a reciprocal tuition plan seen in Oklahoma Texas and Nebraska. Norman Boren led the resolution with nominations for the alumni leadership and boards.

Chapel Hill University of North State Budget Commission Oklahoma Texas Nebraska Norman Boren Greensboro T. Holt Haywood Winston- Salem Charles W. Tillett Charlotte George Stevens Asheville W. D Charles R. Jonas Lincolnton T. J. Pearsall Rocky Mount Gordon Gray Winston-Salem W. B. Ellis Greenville S. C Thomas Turner High Point L. T. Hartsell Concord W. Dbd. Carmichael, Jr New York J. C. Taylor Washington, N.C

Same Boys Making Moonshine Booze Stir Congress Hearings

Treasury hearing notes illicit stills in 1938 as North Carolina ranked third and South Carolina fourth in seizures with 911 and 675 stills respectively. Rep. Tabor questioned if operators had changed. Stewart Berkshire said it is the same story of personnel and no new law needed.

Washington Congress Carolinas Treasury North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Georgia Representative Tabor Stewart Berkshire Alcohol Tax Unit Berkshire

Mrs Mary Jane Allred Passes at Son's Home Reidsville Route 2

Mrs Mary Jane Allred 81 widow of John Allred died at her son Gurney Allred’s home Reidsville route 2 after a week long illness of pneumonia. Surviving are five sons Fred Charles Chester J E allred and others, two daughters Mrs Dave Witcher and Mrs Annie Myers, 41 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist church Saturday at 3 o clock with burial in the church cemetery.

Mary Jane Allred John Allred Gurney Allred Reidsvill Fred Allred Sophia Charles Chester Allred Jamestown J. E. Allred Near High Point Dave Witcher High Point Annie Myers Thomasville Road Green Kidd Richmond B. H. Kidd George Kirkman Alfred Hickory Chapel

Quiz at Kiwanis Club Meeting in Elwood Hotel

A noon Kiwanis Club meeting featured a quiz by the club's Bachelor Club members Db C. MacRae KR D. Dickson Edgar Snider and Pat Stewart. Visitors included Dr. G I Humphreys and Sam Clapp of the city.

Kiwanis Club Elwood Hotel Bachelor Club Db. C. MacRae KR. D. Dickson Edgar Snider Pat Stewart G. I Humphreys Sam Clapp

Rejection Of Guam Project Hampers State Dept In Jap Talks

Washington officials warn House opposition to Guam harbor improvements may hinder US efforts to press Japan on China rights. Officials note Tokyo has shown unofficial opposition and fear the Senate may restore the Guam project to leverage against Japan. Hull downplays demand for a reply amid Britain push for response.

Andrue Washington House Guam State Department Japan China Far Nasiciai Sala Tokyo Roosevelt Far East United States Philippines Senate Hull Britain

Immunization Bill Sparks Long Senate Debate

Raleigh Feb 24 Senators debated a bill by Dr Tom Long to require diphtheria immunization for children ages six months to twelve years with no cost to families. Public school admission would be denied without vaccination, exemptions allowed by county boards while religious liberty claims were debated. The measure was amended to exempt recognized faiths, and further consideration was deferred.

Lynn Nisbet Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh Tom Long Senate Long North Carolina Tom Gold Doggie” Hatcher Hampton Price Gold Rice County Board of Health Gold and Price

Special Woodmen Meeting Called by State Manager T B E

T B E Newton state manager of the Woodmen of the World has called a regional conference of field representatives at the Sheraton Hotel tomorrow afternoon at 4. Present will be field representatives and financial secretaries from Guilford Forsyth Randolph Davidson and Durham counties. A statewide banquet honoring state officers will follow at 6.

T. BE. Newton Kinston Woodmen of the World Sheraton Hotel Woodmenhee Guilford Forsyth Randolph Davidson Durham

Farm Security Admin awards Pembroke Farms barns contract

The Farm Security Administration awards R F Smith and Sons of Benson a contract to build two 12 mules stock barns and two farm machinery sheds at Pembroke Farms Robeson County for about 3700 dollars.

Raleigh Farm Security Administration Pembroke Farms Robeson County R. F. Smith and Sons of Benson

Bedlam Word Origin Tied to Bethlehem Lunatic Asylum

The term bedlam derives from Bethlehem Royal Hospital in London, a famed mental asylum. The name evolved from the hospital’s practice and reputation, influencing the modern sense of chaotic disorder and pandemonium.

Bedlam Bethlehem London

Ambers Aims to Regain Light Title in MSG Bout

Lou Ambers seeks to reclaim the light weight crown in a 12 round Madison Square Garden bout with Baby Arizmendi after a title loss. Ambers, now a heavy favorite, vows to defeat Arizmendi and later challenge Armstrong, following praise from the New York State Athletic Commission.

New York Lou Ambers Amvers Baby Arizmendi Madison Square Garden Lou Harry Hidalgo Armstrong Henry Tce New York Tate As

Perry predicts Australia to claim Davis Cup

Fred Perry visit at the U S indoor tennis championships sparks talk as he argues the United States cannot keep the Davis Cup this year. He cites Budge and Riggs as threats, notes Vines would overpower opponents, and backs Wayne Sabin of Portland, not scheduled to play today.

New York Fred Perry Perry Fred United States Australia Budge U.S Bobby Riggs Riggs Jack Bromwich Bromwich U. S Ellsworth Vines Don Budge Madison Square Garden Elly Vines Wayne Sabin Portland Ore

Engineer Electrocuted with Electric Welding Machine

Murry Calhoun a 23 year old engineer was electrocuted late yesterday while operating an electric welding machine at a gold mine near Kings Mountain. His father Henry Calhoun brought him to the town and physicians spent two hours attempting to revive him. Funeral services are set for tomorrow in West River Maryland. Mrs Sirs A M Hopkins of 1002 Washington Street is a patient at Duke Hospital in Durham awaiting about a week of treatment.

Kings Mountain Murry Calhoun Henry M. Calhoun West River A. M. Hopkins Washington Street Duke Hospital Durham

Arizmendi Faces Tough Battle Against Armstrong

The San Francisco boxer Arizmendi known as mucho hombre has fought 52 rounds with Armstrong and has never been knocked down. Despite a strong left hook and years of top competition, an Arizmendi victory seems unlikely.

Loovio Arizmendi San Francisco Armstrong Egro Arizmendi

Local Court Sentences Earthy Escapes and Disorder

In South Bend 19-year-old Zoltan Erde told City Judge G Schock he left taunting scenes of petty burglaries to become a detective. He faced a $100 fine and a penal farm term after $10 in costs. In Seattle police fined James Devin $25 for disorderly conduct during a family quarrel. Oregon’s Galice firefighters saved a roof fire by dousing it with cups of water.

South Bend Ind Zoltan Erde G Schock Seattle James Devin

Valentine clues lead to estranged husband case

Mrs Pauli Lins mailed three valentines to her estranged husband as she sought to learn if he lived. Two were returned. A sheriff accompanied Mrs Lins to the address and found Charles, who owed $88.50 in arrears.

Watson Chicago Paulilins Cupid Valentines Mlins I Charles

Nebraska considers potato inspection bill in legislature

Lincoln Neb. legislation in the unicameral branch advances to provide inspection of potatoes known as Murphies. The bill lists Senator Murphy of Scottsbluff as sponsor.

SPUD Lincoln Neb Facil Braska Senator Murphy Scottsbluff

Seven Fires Strike City Amid Strong Winter Winds

A series of seven fires broke out across the city as strong winter winds kept firefighters busy throughout the day. Notable blazes included a barn storage of reed near the J. A. Honeycutt home on Highland mill section and a chimney fire on Lexington avenue. A hot stove led to another fire on Centennial avenue and a damaged awning fire near West Union. Fire crews and equipment responded from local stations to contain each incident.

North Main St Louise Avenue J. A. Honeycutt Highland Mill Lexington Avenue Centennial Avenue

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