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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
7
A shopper tour reviews chintz patterns and novelty prints for home decor. It notes Cecil's carries Lord Baltimore and Cascade stationery and highlights a Lord Baltimore note paper with blue lines. The piece extols durable bond paper and travel portfolios as affordable writing supplies.
A critique of a new type of woman who stops working after marriage. The piece argues many women balance jobs and family, praises those who work while supporting husbands, and warns young women against joining a sisterhood of never stopping work.
Mikado High Point social group issues invitations for a private dance at the Wood Country Club Friday evening. The event at nine features Paul A. and his orchestra with a Bowery Ball theme and formal attire. Invitations were sent to guests in Greensboro Burlington Southern Pines and nearby cities.
Tracy stars with Robert Young and Ruth Hussey in Northwest Passage with showtimes listed at 12 14, 4 40, 6 53 plus a 9 06 interval. Randolph Scott Preston Foster Margaret Lindsay lead 20 000 Men a Year with screenings at 3 38 5 32 7 26 9 20. Tell No Tales with Vyn Douglas and Louise Platt screens at 1 05 3 10 5 15 7 20 9 25.
The Blue Triangle Girl Reserve Club of the YWCA met to plan a Saint Patrick's Day supper for March 6 inviting guests and couples. Speakers from Woman's College Greensboro College and Guilford College discussed human relationships. A March 13 college visits were planned with Dorothy Price and Frances Holton in charge. Blair Club continued first aid study led by Miss Pat Ortman.
The Stephens Bible Class will meet at 3 PM tomorrow at 1009 North Main Street the host home of Mrs C S Grayson. Mrs Nora L Andrews will lead the continued study of Luke. The Highland Methodist Woman's Missionary Society will gather tonight at 7 30 PM with Mrs G R Ward and Mrs F O Whitt hosting.
Mrs Talmadge Ellington will entertain the Domino Club at her home this evening at 7 45 for the regular weekly meeting. Also noted is a 1939 snapshot stating 30 969 754 cars and trucks were in use in the United States, a five per cent gain over 1938.
Hamlet businessman Bryant Thompson announced his Democratic primary candidacy for governor. He called for repeal of the state sales tax, a dry state, and diverting highway funds to state needs. He opposed the three percent sales tax and urged civil service for the highway patrol to reduce politics.
Winston Salem February 27 A federal court decision looms on whether six fertilizer firms must produce voluminous business records in court Judge Johnson J Hayes heard arguments from their counsel and that of the government yesterday and indicated no ruling time, noting it would likely come after next Monday.
D Hidden Ramsey of Asheville will keynote the State Democratic Convention on May 7 and serve as temporary chairman until a permanent chair is elected. The designation was announced to Governor Hoey by R Gregg Cherry, state Democratic chairman.
A short notice on a sermon or program titled Fellowship of Prayer during Lent by Dr Gaius Glen Atkins associated with the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America.
A devotional meditation contrasts going home with the absence of a secure home for some. It honors shelter and family, asks forgiveness for the homeless and lonely, and prays for peace, rest, and safety as lives end with a final going home in faith. The prayer invokes blessings on homes and families.
Leonard urges taxpayers to assert themselves and stop letting their destinies be shaped by tax-spenders at the seventh annual North Carolina Fair Tax Association gathering in Greensboro. He calls for an economy-minded governor and a large slate of merchants to the General Assembly, with county meetings to recruit capable leaders for state matters.
Taxpayers may deduct travel costs only if the trip is business related and expenses are reasonable and necessary. Attach a statement with business nature, days away, meals and lodging, and other travel expenses including tips. Deductions do not apply to commutes or travel to seek employment.
The 15th annual Fiddlers Convention will be held in Star on Saturday March 2 starting at 7 30 p m. Cash prizes are offered in multiple divisions including band violin banjo guitar steel guitar accordion and tap dancing sponsored by the Star Parent-Teacher Association.
Mike Jacobs bids $40,000 to lure Jimmy M Larnin from retirement for a Garcia Armstrong winner bout in New York. Michigan weighs flying its football team to California for September. Massachusetts State's Hugh P Smith reportedly asks Ed Caraway to resign as coach. Ex Tennessee stars may join Cornell and Manhattan as assistants. Cubs trainer Lotshaw misnames rookies, Ken Roffenberg among them. Ed Smith becomes Dayton farm club business manager. Fred Apostoli plans to fight under Pete Reily. Referee clashes with Jim Johnston and Bob Pastor ahead of a Donov an bout. Louis summer title chatter grows as Joe Louis faces hopefuls. Clark Griffith overlooked Charley Stancesy, Yankee rookie, a Rum anian. Tulane invites Milwaukee stars to New Orleans. Reds hold $100 of unclaimed World Series tickets. Monetta girls win 154 straight before last season's finale. Illinois drills set for March 26 with Zuppke ill. Also notes on Franconia Red Devils, Rochester Filarets, and Temple interest in Conzelman.
North Carolina shipments and Monday wholesale markets reported by the U S Agricultural Marketing Service and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture show steady or varied prices for Porto Ricans, Jersey types, and Carolina baskets. New York Philadelphia Chicago and other markets posted steady to weaker tones for cabbage kale spinach radishes and onions with Presque Isle Maine and Idaho Russet Burbanks prominent in price ranges.
Reports from spring camps across Florida and California note pitchers and infielders showing good form. Lefty Less Grissom reports no arm soreness with the Yankees in camp. Cubs and Bees also report promising early work and position battles.
Tampa report notes Ernie Lombardi signing a new contract and declaring he will regain the batting title. Johnny Vander Meer jokes about his team last year, saying he played for the Reds, adding a confident tone for the coming season.
St. Louis adds second baseman Stuart Martin to its roster as training camp nears in St. Petersburg with only three players unsigned left: Joe Medwick Don Padgett and Lyn Lary.
The report catalogs half time score 129 and lists officials Thomas Johnson Garner Lassiter for the River to Valley section. It notes quality grades and prices for Bliss Triumphs and Round White vegetables and other items including U S No 1 grades with values ranging from 1 05 to 2 00 per unit.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Black Draught as a gentle laxative for children with constipation. It claims to ease headaches and biliousness, noting it is a tasty liquid and pairs with a famous powder. Available in 30¢ and 25¢ sizes.
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