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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1940
Page
2
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Chamberlain and Hitler speeches have not yet damaged the cause of peace. He notes the wartone neither brings war closer to ending nor promises immediate peace, offering limited reassurance amid ongoing tensions.
The text discusses Chamberlain signaling peace chances if Hitler is ousted, noting broader Allied openness to negotiating with a reformed German government. It highlights War seeks, mentions Goering as a potential successor, and references Czech and Polish restitution without mentioning Austria. The piece reflects hopes for peace amid a brutal war.
North Carolina and South Carolina expect fair skies with colder interiors tonight. Georgia shows frost in the south and near freezing in the north with clouds increasing and warmer Tuesday. Virginia forecasts increasing clouds and a rise in temperature Tuesday. Coastal winds shift from north to southeast or south, with fair to overcast conditions tonight and Tuesday.
Missouri Catherine Boyles 76 died last night at 11 45 after a week in a local hospital. She leaves husband W R Boyles two daughters seven sons 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Glenora Baptist Church with burial at Floral Garden Cemetery.
Mary Jane Potts infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude W Potts 817 Arbordale Drive died this morning a few hours after birth. She is survived by the parents a sister Mary Ruth Taylor Potts and the maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Taylor. Grave side services were held at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery at 2 p m.
The speech reenforces Nazi resolve, attacking Chamberlain and promising German victory with God’s help. It appears aimed at domestic morale, signaling resistance to peace terms and signaling a welcome for Roosevelt’s envoy while signaling wary engagement with Sumner Welles.
Alfred F. Eshelman 81, a prominent High Point resident, died at 11 a.m. at his son J A Eshelman’s home 905 Johnson Street. Born April 11 1858 in Fredericksburg PA he taught school and later worked in insurance. Survived by widow two daughters and three sons. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 p.m. at his son's home. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. No flowers.
Thelma Riggsbee, sister of J. O. House of Durham and niece of N. M. Cates, died at her home near Raleigh early today. Surviving are husband W. E. Riggsbee five children and numerous House brothers and in laws. J. O. House left Durham to attend the funeral.
Rome reports show government papers highlighting the long cordial discussion between Count Ciano and Sumner Welles. L Osservatore Romano focuses on Vatican-US relations as Myron Taylor arrives as Roosevelt’s envoy. Princess Maria Gabriella’s birth also dominates other front pages.
A 45 day delay was granted for interstate switching charge case docket 4771. Southern Railway proposed tariffs raising the Thomasville switch from 2.48 to 6.93 per car. High Point Thomasville Denton road absorbed the charge. Hearing set for March 5 in Washington was postponed after further opponent action.
The Uwharrie Council Camporee planning group met in Lexington to finish plans for six district and council events this spring. District camps appear April 13 with the council gathering at Camp Uwharrie April 20, open to all council troops and Scouts of any age.
The court affirmed Manton’s two year prison term and $10 000 fine after a federal conviction for accepting bribes to influence rulings. The case tested the constitutionality of the price fixing act and the judges’ public trust. Justice Murphy offered no opinion in his first week on the bench.
Reported captures claim Koivisto Tiurinsaari and Ptisaari fallen to the Red Army with 28 more fortifications seized, while Finnish counterattacks on the isthmus suffered heavy losses and air bombardment hit Finnish troops. The Finnish position in Viipuri area remains disputed with unconfirmed reports of Koivisto falling.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Jacob Lee Clinard of High Point route 1 mourn the death of their infant daughter Sunday night at 11 30. Surviving are the parents one brother Jacob Lee Jr the maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W O Atkins and the paternal grandmother Mrs E J Clinard. Graveside rites will be held at Colfax Cemetery this afternoon. The item notes a 1934 railroad commission case and possible reopening on High Point switching charges.
Center shows Northwest Passage starring Spencer Tracy with Robert Young and Ruth Hussey with screenings at 12 14 2 27 4 40 and 6 53 9 06. BrOADHURST presents 20 000 Men a Year with Randolph Scott and Margaret Lindsay plus showtimes. Paramount runs Babes in Arms with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland at 1 05 3 10 5 15 7 20 9 25. Carolina presents Stella Dallas starring Barbara Stanwyck with 5 00 6 20 7 40 9 10. Rialto features Angels With Dirty Faces with James Cagney and Dead End Kids at 5 18 7 21 9 24.
In the House of Commons fears grow that contraband leaks aid Germany as exports to Britain and France rise only 10 percent in late 1939 while neutrals surge 47 percent. Officials consider re exports for diplomacy and a Norway trade deal may grant concessions to Norwegian ships. Berlin reports 496 ships sunk in five months, with 1.81 million tons carrying contraband.
Public auction scheduled for March 26 1940 at 2 PM at the East Door of Greensboro Court House to sell No 1507 Spring Garden Street Greensboro Guilford County North Carolina under a deed of trust dated August 15 1927 and an extension dated March 15 1939. Describes property beginning on Spring Garden Street with tract boundaries and reference to plot by W B Trogden Jr. C E. Also includes additional Greensboro notices of sale in High Point Municipal Court with multiple parties and properties described as Lots 203 204 and Blocks 4 and 8 in Snow Park and other parcels in Guilford County.
A squadron of Iran Canadian airmen arrived as a unit at an unspecified port in the North Sea area. British officials withheld the unit's size and details. The 4,500 ton British Endeavor was noted in transit.
Incumbent E. A. Conway of Long died Monday. The following day James Jones defeated Long for the gubernatorial nomination by about 200 votes. The State Democratic Central Committee met Saturday night and voted 51-40 to name Long as Democratic nominee for secretary of state, subject to the April 16 general election. May 14 inaugurations. Jones vowed not to honor lame ducks or deadheads.
Repit Lodge plans a Tuesday meeting with three candidates to be initiated. A full attendance is requested as members and visiting I.O.O.F. members from other lodges are welcomed. The note mentions parchment making with grade paper run through tubes into concentrated acid baths producing a gelatinous translucent finish.
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