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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1940
Page
20
Rochester officials say a 35 year old bed ridden man was left on a welfare officer’s porch after a dispute over care payments. His mother Mary Zam broski and her son Louis faced a grand jury indictment for endangering the life of an incompetent.
Johannes Hetzel, a young farmer near Kimberly South Africa, fought off a large yellow cobra with a spade then collapsed and died from heart failure beside the reptile.
The article surveys congressional hopefuls Carl Durham Oscar Barker Ed Hanford and John Caffey with High Point debates over party lines and local favors. It notes potential trades among candidates and hints at reapportionment fights tied to the 1940 census and 1941 legislature. Sheriff Phipps Freeman and commissioners Causey Hoffman face reelection questions pending Supreme Court action.
The annual College Day service at First Methodist Church focuses on Christian education. Seniors Cleo Templeton and Beverly Bond from High Point College will be featured, with college marshals acting as ushers during the 11 o'clock service.
Mrs. Mary Alice Farrington 78 of Jamestown died Saturday at 3 p.m. after a three week illness. Born January 20 1862 in Guilford County she was the widow of J M Tinsbloom and Thomas Farrington. Surviving children include J M and W E Tinsbloom and four daughters. funeral this afternoon at Oakdale Methodist Church with Rev G W Fink officiating and interment in Deep River Cemetery. Body to be moved to her son J M Tinsbloom's home at 9 a.m. today.
The funeral for R. Luther Green of 302 Best Street High Point was held at Shady Grove Methodist Church after a home service. Dr. E H Blackard Rev W Arthur Barber led the rites with music by a quartet and the church choir. Interment followed in the family plot at the church cemetery.
Andre FE. Paul of New York City director of Le Cercle Victor Hugo and French teacher will conduct a Dutch dinner round table at Princess Cafe Monday night at 6 30. He will discuss Hallelujah I Am a Propagandist and later speak in French on Why Americans Cant Speak French. Attendees pay only for their meals.
George C. Grunthal 72 retired salesman died at a local hospital after a pneumonia illness that began Monday. He lived at the Sheraton Hotel for five years. Born in New York he is survived by a sister Mrs Florence Hoskins of Florida and a stepson Eddie Armstrong of Orlando Florida. Funeral arrangements await relatives arrival.
The piece cites Dorothea Brande and Andrew Carnegie on influencing others with praise and genuine interest. It notes Carnegie’s mixed use of persuasion, his concerns about salesmanship, and his view that decency and honesty pay. It provides details on Carnegie’s age appearance and reading tastes including five valued books.
The Red Cross offers Dr. Marshall's first aid course for 30 participants at the old post office building. Classes run 7 30 pm for ten sessions from January 22 to February 16. Instructors include Dr KE Harrison and local chapter staff with certificates updated for past graduates.
A narrator muses on how public foolishness provokes laughter and nerves yet ends in relief. He advises not overreacting to insults, values the lift from momentary excitement, and notes friends often reconcile over coffee and sandwiches, leaving grudges behind.
The article lists numerous family service and related directors, noting Mrs. Elizabeth Covington and others, plus a two reel film by Mrs. Carl Sheppard on family casework. A. M. Utley reports campaign pledges total 44 709 10 and monthly Chest expenses about 3 306. The budget committee plans agency visits before mid February and outlines dates for the next membership drive.
Budget shows revenues over estimates with 46 419 from rights and privileges 19 487 from services and sales 18 140 in interest and discount 16 552 in tax penalties 40 094 from contributions and 45 007 from property sales. Annual estimates total 2 103 472 vs 1 893 810 collected in 1938 39. December end revenues 1 262 598 vs 948 685 in 1938 31.
A Treasury Department representative will be at the High Point post office building on March 4 5 6 and 7 to help taxpayers file income tax returns. Charles R Robertson Greensboro collector of Internal Revenue announced the service.
The Greek owned Carmar, a 700 mile tow from a 75 mph gale, reached Honolulu with 7000 tons of scrap iron from New York to Japan. Fireman Thomas Green said water flooded the engine room during the tow lasting eight days.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. BE. P. Crawford of Marion and a sister, Mrs. Corina Montgomery of this city.
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