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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
2
Snow or freezing rain moves through this afternoon, followed by very cold temperatures. Temperatures fall below freezing along the coast and inland, signaling a strong east and central cold wave across the region.
Fresh northwest winds sweep the coast from Hatteras to Jacksonville with strong gusts at times. Overcast skies prevail tonight and Saturday with rain in the forecast.
Five people were killed and 30 injured in explosions at a London area munitions plant amid suspected sabotage. Authorities had warnings of possible accidents days earlier. Reports place a first attack on German sea bases around 6 p.m. with anti-aircraft fire heard on the Danish coast near Sylt, about 65 miles from Helgoland, followed by sightings of five bombers over Syl t.
Checks totaling 85 000 representing seven percent of unsecured claims were mailed today to R R Ragan estate creditors. Trustees R A Wheeler R B Terry and D A Dowdy oversee payment. Kenneth Brim estimated 35 to 40 percent of 1 100 000 in claims will be liquidated, with full estate liquidation taking longer than this year. Commercial National Bank once held 687 000 in claims. preferred claims totaling 400 000 were paid. notes of 750 000 endorsed by Ragan have been paid by principals.
Georgia Republicans consider primaries or appointed delegates as they set rules for the 1948 national convention. Florida GOP plans a strong field to ensure an active primary scheduled for May alongside the Democratic vote. Georgia leaders oppose hand picked delegates while awaiting spring decisions.
Kathleen Tate of Burrus Memorial Hospital was qualified as executrix in Greensboro clerk of superior court for her father Dr. T J Rogers who died January 6. The estate lists ten beneficiaries with 10000 dollars real property and 4500 dollars personal property.
The text recalls German dirigible bombings of January 19, 1915, striking eight Norfolk coast towns and killing four while injuring 16, event that spurred blackout measures. It also notes the 1939 cotton rubber barter pause for three months starting February, with U S officials citing shipping needs and strategic material priorities.
John C. Hyman, 53, superintendent of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad North Carolina division since 1938, died of a heart attack in his Hamlet office. A native of Hamilton North Carolina he joined the Sea board in 1904 and held posts including conductor station master here and terminal master at Richmond. He is survived by his mother widow and a daughter.
President Roosevelt outlined steps to authorize agencies to continue work and provide funds as the Columbia Basin opens to settlement. He cited 80 000 irrigated families and 20 000 operators, urged small planning body, praised Merit promotions, and noted reduced independent offices funding and aging Maritime ships policy.
City officials announce WPA funding for a combined water and sewer project on Meredith Street. Sewer installation has been underway for months, and the water line work will join the ongoing sewer effort as part of the city’s utilities upgrade.
Wilson and Company meat packers unveil Mor a new pure pork product in a 12 ounce cooked sliced can. A local meeting for salesmen and interested parties is set Saturday at three oclock with a district meeting in Greenboro on Thursday January 25. Mor aims to offer quicker serving and more leisure for households especially in Leap Year 1940.
The ailing Idaho senator lies in a deep coma after a Tuesday morning fall or stroke amid fever and high risk. Doctors, including Dr Worth Daniels, monitor his condition as calls from Roosevelt, Senator Glass, and Idaho colleagues reflect concern and hope.
The Swedish government claimed un doubtedly contributed to better feeling between the countries while Russian notes handed to Swedish and Norwegian diplomats in Moscow expressed regret. Northern authors debated neutrality and possible Soviet invasion as Per Albin Hansson affirmed northern collaboration remains alive and a defense league idea prompted discussion.
The third in a four part series met at the Junior High School to consider a satisfactory method of guiding pupil growth and progress. Chair Miss May Meador led active participants including Mrs. Bernice Love, Miss Louise Hunter, Betty Fleming, Esther Kee, Jewel Welch, Pearl Baumgarner, Rebecca Harrison, Thelma Moss, Charlotte Holder, Mesdames Hazel Young, Grady Moore, Edna Ross, and Mr. Henry R. Hall. The February panel will address home room program organizational and functional characteristics.
Dr P B Lindley dean of High Point College was principal speaker at Danville Kiwanis Club's silver anniversary banquet at the Danville Hotel. He spoke on Kiwanis and My Country Citizenship, stressing love of country and its effect on crime and the club's community work.
Judge D C Mac Rae presided Friday morning in Municipal Court as a large docket of minor offenses was disposed. Defendants faced varying charges from speeding and traffic violations to larceny after trust and disorderly conduct with fines, costs, suspensions, and continuances noted.
High Point Lions Club held its weekly dinner meeting with John Kalte presiding in place of President Dr. Marvin Slate. E R Outland led a history quiz for members and guests with Loyd Flythe winning the prize. Attendance prizes went to Andy Anderson and George Rankin. guests included Major Robert M. Cowan and H I Coffield Jr. The President’s Ball is planned for January 26 at the Armory and an eye clinic for underprivileged children will run January 23-24.
High Point was represented at the State Junior Order Council meeting in Lexington where 12 men from three local councils discussed taking over the Orphanage. Delegates listed include Guilford No. 23 members J F Hart Edgar O Johnson R G Callitt H C Hayworth B H Jordan D A Neese W W Arnold Trophy No 29 Walter K E Crissman Lee Howell R W Myers Mechanicsville No 246 D F Hudson and K L Shipwash.
Myer Freyman official visitor from the Bureau of Employment Security at the Social Security Board inspected the North Carolina State Employment Service office yesterday. The Liberty Bell weighs 2080 pounds.
Snow and subfreezing temperatures threaten crops from Texas panhandle to the coast and stretch into the Midwest. Fires rise as homes overtax stoves, while trains and buses strain under icy travel. Epic cold persists from Milwaukee to Finland as rail service struggles and frostbite cases rise.
Hood System Industrial Bank held its annual stockholders meeting as M H Folger cashier reported 1939 was the most successful year in five or six. The year saw 30 percent higher business volume than 1938, with better profits and more transactions. Joe B Patterson was added to staff. officers and directors were re elected.
The WPA safe driving school closes its December January term with a program in the city hall council chamber at 7:30 p.m. Rev O L Ruth will lead devotions and Thomas J Gold Jr will discuss highway law violations. Certificates will be awarded to graduates and a new class starts Monday with registration at the police desk or council chamber. Twenty two students completed the course this month.
News notes ongoing Danube disruptions in the Balkans. Northern Turkey endures a severe cold spell while relief efforts continue after the December 28 earthquake.
Finnish ski patrols repeatedly cut Russian lines as withdrawal began Sunday, with Soviets retreating under extreme cold. Reports say Russian raids on Turku Hanko and Karjaa caused minor damage and no deaths. Finland extends war zones to Kemi to Rovaniemi as Hoover aid funds $600,000 for clothing and food to over 500,000 refugees.
Two enlistments reported in the city yesterday. Millard A. Ashemoré of High Point joined the regular army officers reserve corps for four years and previously served with the 9th signal service corps in Hawaii. Preston L. Amos of Ashetoro enlisted for infantry at Camp Jackson, S. C.
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