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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1942
Page
2
A warm night is expected with rain likely in the western portion of North Carolina and a start in the eastern area by early morning. The forecast notes patchy showers may move in from the west and intensify toward daybreak. Local conditions may vary by county and metro area.
Funeral services for Mrs Evie Barker widow of C R Barker were held at her daughter’s home then at New Hill Baptist Church Wake County. Rev Julian S Hekins officiated at the home service and Rev C H Norris led the Wake Forest church service with hymns and a solo. Pallbearers included I W Goodwin A N Lawrence B W Nims M G Horton J E Goodwin and E E Olive. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
The piece describes Japanese carrier armadas pushing toward new bases, with estimates of 100 vessels in the Macassar Strait clash. It notes heavy Allied resistance by American, Dutch, and Allied forces, with losses on both sides and the strategic goal of delaying reinforcements to safeguard the Philippines and East Indies.
Officials from the Office of Price Administrating say no broad price ceilings are expected immediately though the page lists current prices for sweet potatoes apples hogs beef cattle veal butter fat eggs wool soybeans and more with figures per unit and per weight. The report notes continued prices per bushel and per ton across items.
Leaders praise Franklin D. Roosevelt on his sixtieth birthday anniversary with tributes in both chambers. Democratic Leader McCormack and Rep. Doughton extol his wisdom courage and spirit while Rep. Canfield notes the heavy burden he bears and expresses well wishes. The Senate had paid its tributes the previous day.
Chamber of Commerce secretary Frank J. Sizemore announced the new city directory will be delivered in High Point on February 23. He said he was advised by Hill Directory Company of Richmond, Virginia.
Kiwanis Club members viewed a full-length 40 minute Technicolor film about North Carolina presented by Walter Hester at the Elwood Hotel. Mayor R N Reynolds donated the movie titled from Man teo Murphy. Attendees included Joe Shackelford Frank Hutton Grady Bowman S E Coltrane and Harry Koonce. John C Sheloff presided and Hester led the program.
Soviet reports describe captured German regiments and heavy troop losses, with trophies including hundreds of guns and tanks. The fronts include Lozovaya and Kharkov as the Red Army reoccupies villages and advances toward the Dnieper, while mopping up actions consolidate gains and cite winter aviation difficulties.
Nazi leader in Berlin marks the ninth anniversary of Reichs chancellor elevation denouncing Churchill as a war monger. He argues Germany’s system defends itself, condemns British rule in India, and accuses England of keeping Europe divided to maintain power.
The article reports Hitler defending the current conflict as a second world war and a continuation of the first, arguing the war serves life’s struggle and that only the fittest survive. He singles out Wilson and Roosevelt, praises allies Italy and Japan, criticizes pacifism, and claims Britain could not fight alone. The remarks were broadcast across Europe and Manchukuo.
Allied authorities reported a surge of Japanese activity with new submarine losses by the United States and Britain. Japanese forces pushed toward Kulai after taking Sedenak, as air raids continued across Malaya and Rangoon with heavy casualties and curfews imposed to curb fifth column activity.
A large delegation of realtors and guests met Thursday at the Sheraton High Point for the North Carolina Association of Real Estate Boards dinner. David B. Simpson of Portland, head of the national boards, spoke on standards, ethics, and the growth of the Realtors with 375 boards and 17,000 members nationwide. He noted the origin of the Realtor name, discussed appraisals, housing, and defense housing, and urged private capital involvement in civilian building amid wartime constraints.
Thomasville officials confirm long delayed work on the town commons may begin soon after taxi firms relocate. The Clodfelter City Cab Company and Hegler Taxicab Company must vacate railway property by February 1 and will move near the Union bus station. City Manager R M Cooksey says street widening in front of the bus station and town commons by fifteen feet will ease traffic flow.
Four Memphis women won the national women's team-of-four championship in Richmond last December. The Cotton Belt Tournament will be held in Memphis, Tenn., March 6 to 8, likely drawing many southern players to honor the victory. Mrs. Randolph Scott, a member of the champions, demonstrated a notable line of play in today’s hand.
In a bridge hand, Mrs. Scott from North chooses to develop spades despite risks. After a sequence of leads and discards, she forces East to concede key heart and diamond tricks, ultimately securing the last two heart tricks and the win for her side as West is forced to surrender.
Trading at the Mid-Winter Southern Furniture and Rug Market was virtually at a standstill today. By noon only a handful of buyers registered and sales were limited. Some holdovers from yesterday and new arrivals browsed exhibits, but most producers said trading was slow with little activity.
Paul Green deputy Internal Revenue Department official will assist taxpayers at the Thomasville post office on February 24 and 25 to prepare income tax returns. No charge is being made for this service.
A called meeting of Oak View School patrons is set for Friday at 7:30 PM at the school to discuss bus transportation for the Oak View community and to promote unity and cooperation for postwar planning and welfare.
Police Chief W. G. Friddle designated six High Point officers to attend a week long FBI training at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The attendees, including Captain J. O. House and Detectives Ray Nance and C. C. Stoker, will return as defense method instructors for the Municipal Defense Council and auxiliary police. Friddle will also attend a police executives defense conference in Chapel Hill.
President Roosevelt urged newspapers to publish large headlines asking Are you a parasite and called for moving nonessential residents from Washington to free housing for war workers. Defense housing chief Palmer said nonessential people should relocate and the president noted power to seize hotels or residences if needed. He recalled World War days when many came for social reasons but did little work.
Mrs. Etta Basinger a longtime Thomasville resident dies after sudden illness at her home on 309 Rimk Street She was born in Davidson County to Frank E Everhart and Susi Younts Everhart and married R Stokes Basinger 41 years ago Surviving are husband three daughters a son three sisters a half sister and several brothers and 11 grandchildren Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at Southside Baptist Church with Rev W M Rathburn officiating Interment in Fair Gray Church Cemetery
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