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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

8

Loyola may revive football in the near future

New Orleans Loyola considers returning to football amid backers pushing a 35 000 fan fund with each paying a dollar annually. Giants Yanks air sponsorship terms inch toward broadcasting cuts while other sports notes mention Don Meade’s night spot purchase and Stan Hack’s Cubs to Cardinals rumor.

New York Loyola New Orleans N. S. Williams Giants Yanks Don Meade Ventura Cal Stan Hack Cubs St. Louis Little Birdies

Boxing Column Boxed Warning Adorns Chicago Times

Boxed note appears in boxing columns of the Chicago Times stating a criminal offense for faking a fight in Illinois. The warning emphasizes integrity in matches and warns readers and participants about penalties.

Chicago Times Illinois

Dykes Promises Umpire-Friendly Season In Chicago Dinner

At the Chicago Baseball Writers Association dinner James J. Dykes pledges better conduct with umpires. He joked about avoiding ejections and noted good relations with President Harridge. Notables such as Commissioner Landis and Ford Frick attended the event.

Chicago James J. Dykes White Sox Men In Blue Baseball Writers Association of America Harridge Umps Baseball Writers Riba K. M. Landis William Harridge Ford Frick Gabby Hartnett

Bonura Refuses Cut From 1939 Salary

Zeke Bonura defies a proposed 3 1 2 percent salary cut from the New York Giants for 1939. Wearing a carnival crown and bat prop, he asserts he is in good form and will not sign the reduced contract. He mentions liking Bill Terry but vows to stand up for his pay.

Mortimer Kreeger New Orleans Zeke Ben Hur Bonura New York Giants Giants Bill Terry

Gly Cas touted for bowel relief and energy in Durham and High Point

A Durham resident praises Gly-Cas after years of poor digestion and fatigue. He credits the capsules with regulating bowels, restoring sleep, boosting energy, and easing pains. The Gly-Cas Man hosts free samples daily at Betts Drug Co., 109 North Main Street, High Point.

Oscar Bennett Washington St Durham North Carolina Betts Drug CO North Main Street High Point Mr. Bennett

Foreign Bishop Flails Attack By Red Troops

CHARLOTTE Dan 10 A group of Methodism leaders including Dr M S Davage Clark University Atlanta spoke to the General Missionary Council on The Methodist Advance The confrontation with Russia in Finland prompted warnings of a threat to church missions and moral order. Bishop Raymond J Wade Stockholm urged aid for Finland while Bishop E L Waldorf Chicago pressed for stronger church organization and action on race and class issues.

Charlotte Dan M. S. Davage South General Missionary Council United Methodism Wade REDS Raymond J. Wade Stockholm Sweden Finland Russia E. L. Waldorf Chicago

Norton To Get Good Contract At Texas A and M

Dallas January 10 Homer Hill Norton coach sought a five year contract at Texas A and M with a higher salary and less pressure. Norton emphasized his desire for security and said he would quit coaching if not granted a five year deal.

Dallas Tex Homer Hill Norton Texas A Aggie Athletic Council Norton Texas Stanford University Tiny Thornhill California Palo Alto Stanford Glenn Pop) Warner

Wilkes County man sentenced for forest fires

Lloyd Anderson of Wilkes County received a two year federal prison term after conviction for deliberately starting two forest fires. The State Department of Conservation and Development announced the sentence as Assistant State Forester W. C. McCormick commented on the deterrent effect of such penalties.

Raleigh Lloyd Anderson Wilkes County State Department of Conservation and Development W. C. McCormick

Preparatory Service At First Reform Church Tonight

A preparatory service will be held tonight at 7 30 at the First Evangelical and Re formed Church. The pastor Rev Hoy L Fes perman will speak on Where Suffering and Glory Blend. The offering will go to church apportionments.

First Evangelical and Reformed Church Hoy L. Fesperman

State Fair Plans $100000 Colosseum Structure

Raleigh January 10 The State Board of Agriculture discussed plans for a $100000 colosseum at the State Fair Grounds seating 5000 to 8500 for indoor sports and livestock shows. W W Fitzpatrick urged approval while J S Dorton was reelected president and reported a 1939 expo profit of $6289.

Raleigh State Board of Agriculture W. W. Fitzpatrick Rougemont J. S. Dorton

Young Sailor Visits Sister In High Point

Charles Gross a sailor aboard the U S destroyer Truxtun stationed at Norfolk Naval Yard spent the weekend in High Point and Winston Salem with his sister Mrs Romelia Gross Mason head of vocational home economics at William Penn High School. Gross plans to join the U S Naval Academy and the Truxtun will sail January 11 for Guantanamo Bay for winter maneuvers.

Charles Gross U.S Truxtun Norfolk, Va Naval Yard Winston- Salem Romelia Gross Mason William Penn High School East St. Louis Illinois Gross Navy America U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis Neutrality Patrol Norfolk Guantanamo, Cuba Naval Base

Dinner honors guests from Lexington and this city

Mrs. Maude Eccles hosted a Sunday dinner at 1013 East Washington Street with carnations as decor. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Craven of Lexington and their son William Jr, among other friends from the city.

Maude Eccles City Lexington East Washington Street William Craven William, Jr

William Penn Tigers Meet J C Price Girls Tonight

William Penn High School Tigers and the Salisbury J C Price High School girls clash on the local court at 7 30 this evening. Opening game of the season.

William Penn High School Tigers J. C. Price High School of Salisbury

Women's Auxiliary Cancelled Meeting of John McClain Post 196

The Women’s Auxiliary of the John McClain Post 196 American Legion will not meet this. The notice indicates a postponement or cancellation of the scheduled auxiliary gathering.

Women's Auxiliary Women’s Auxiliary John McClain American Legion

Meeting Deferred for Pebbles at Their Home

An evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Alex Pebbles planned for Wednesday has been postponed to a later date. The notice confirms the postponement while keeping the hosts and location in focus.

Alex Pebbles

Well Baby Clinic Set At Leonard Street School

The well baby clinic will be conducted at the Leonard Street School in the afternoon at 2 o'clock. Personal note says John Nixon of Washington, D. C. recently visited his mother Mrs. Maybell Nixon of East High Street. Japan is warring on tuberculosis.

Leonard Street John Nixon Washington, D. C Maybell Nixon East High Street Japan

High Point Students Awarded Service Ribbons at Presbyterian College

Clinton South Carolina January 10 Major Lawrence Ferguson announced two High Point students earned Reserve Officers Training Corps service ribbons. Dick Meisky a junior received his ribbon for the second year and Lloyd Evans a sophomore received his ribbon for excellence in scholastic and practical ROTC work.

Clinton S. C High Point Presbyterian College Lawrence Ferguson Dick Meisky Lloyd Evans

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