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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1938

Page

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Russia Rejects Japanese Demands Over Troop Moves Frontier

Moscow rejected Tokyo demands for withdrawal of troops along a disputed frontier in Siberia Manchuria and Korea. The communique called Japan's threat of force bluff and said Soviet troops exist only for defense. Tokyo suggested a preliminary withdrawal for a general compromise, but Moscow warned such methods would fail.

Moscow Bornet Russia Japan Eteri Ft Tokyo Maximes Shiremiten Siberia Manchou Japanese Korea Cominque Thiere Soviet Union Litvine

Alderman Confuses Plant for Marijuana in Garden

Austin Alderman Roy Seeman believed he grew a sturdy garden plant but could not identify it. His wife found a newspaper photo that matched the mystery plant and that evening he uprooted it, realizing it was marijuana.

Dopry Austin Minn Roy Seeman

Japanese Demands Cite New Border Clarification After Talks

The joint investigation based on material from both sides led to a new boundary clarification. Japan alleges Soviet troops invaded near Chanheskufeng on July 11, prompting tensions. Soviet maps cited to back territorial claims were dismissed for not being published, triggering remarks from Shigemitsu and Litvinov.

Chanheskufeng Japan Shigemiteu Thms Litvinett Shigemitsn

Lilienthal Called Before TVA Inquiry Over-Minutes Deletions

Knoxville July 22 David Lilienthal awaited congressional investigators after charges he ordered deletions from TVA board minutes. Testimony focused on removed statements about Willkie's transfer talks, PWA loan requests, and Lilienthal's role in pressuring for speedier loans.

Knoxville Tenn David EB. Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Board Lilienthal Charlies Hoffman TVA Hoffman Kenthal Ie A Arthur B. Morgan Morgan Harcourt . Morgan Ceair Hoffman Wendell L. Willkie Commonwealth and Southern Corporation Ickes Speed Pwa Sheffield Tuscumbia Ala Willkie PWA Dr. Morgan Chattanooga

Young Democrats Club to Meet Friday at High School

The Young Democrats Club will meet Friday night in the Krandie man High School auditorium. All young Democrats are urged to attend this meeting. There will be interesting speakers there.

Young Demos Young Democrat Club Krandieman High School

Riots in Jerusalem Leave Eleven Dead and Wounded

In Jerusalem on July 22 three Jews and eight Arabs were killed during clashes across multiple districts. Five Jewish workers were wounded in the unrest triggered by the day’s violence.

MNORW Jerusalem

Dr Gideon J Humphreys Honored By National Committee

Dr Gideon J Humphreys president of High Point College N C joined the National Committee for Religion and Welfare Recovery Educational division announced by Gould Wicker national chairman The move aims to mobilize financial and moral support for educational and welfare institutions nationwide and includes a planned survey and engagement in interfaith stewardship activities with Loyalty Day observances upcoming in October and a National Stewardship convention in Chicago November 1 2 and 4 involving leaders from colleges universities and religious groups

New York Gideon J. Humphreys High Point College High Point N. C National Committee For Religion and Welfare Recovery Gould Wicker East Forty-second Street North Carolina United States Hotel Stevens Chicago Charles V. Vickery

Madison Reports on Kiwanis Meeting at Elwood Hotel

Kiwanis club luncheon at Elwood hotel featured President Rev J Clay Madison pastor of First Methodist Protestant church giving a resume of the week Kiwanis convention. Elwood hotel hosted the event and Mr Reedson who returned from California reported a splendid trip and enthusiastic convention attendance.

Kiwanis Club Elwood Hotel J. Clay Madison First Methodist Proteastant Church Loa Anwelen Re@dison California

Four Month Sentences In Municipal Court

Lonnie Lindsay a 1002 Leonard Street Negro received four months on the county road for violation of the prohibition law and was held under a two year probation imposed by Judge Johnson J. Hayes in Guilford County Superior Court. Richard Lee Nan 202 Moon Street and Sophie Little were also sentenced to four months road time for larceny and sixty days in the workhouse respectively. other defendants received varying penalties, probation, or costs as the morning session disposed of cases.

Lennie Lindsay Leonard Street Lindsay Johnson J. Hayes Guilford County Superior Court Richard Lee Nan Moon Street Sophie Little R. B. Buisen A. Vone Winston-Salem Coat Marie Crawford Crossson Thomas Clodfelter Wilteon Benoint Mate K. M. Mickles Arthur Gibbons Mae Gibbona East Russell Street B. H. Bowers Long Aetreet Wyatt Chandier East Street Mannie Geeter Walter Slack Willowbrook Street

Three High Point Young Men Named in Yearbook

In the 1938 39 edition of Americas Young Men 128 North Carolinians are listed including three from High Point Walter Edgar Crissman attorney Oscar Arthur Kirkman railroad executive and George Curtis Smithdeal realtor

America Durward Howes High Point Walter Edgar Crissman Oscar Arthur Kirkman George Curtis Smithdeal

Hitler Opens Talks With Britain During Paris Visit

In Paris, Hitler signals renewed ties with Britain as King George VI is welcomed. Hore-Belisha coordinates Anglo French defense plans with General Gamelin while Australia’s Earl Page and President Lebrun stress enduring Anglo French democracy links. The king’s address honors World War sacrifices and the soldiers from across the Empire.

Paris Ible Leslie Hore-Belisha Marie Gustave Gamelin France George Europe Earl Page Australia Britain Albert Lebrun

Leaf-nosed bat name and feeding adaptation noted

The leaf-nosed bat of the West Indies is named for a bat like nose appendage. Its tongue is roughened to rasp fruit, aiding feeding.

West Indies

Approval of Building Specs for Large 60 Apartment Block

Thursday meeting with contractors and promoters and Fire Chief E K Ingram and Deputy Sheriff Brockwell of the State Insurance department in Raleigh approved the building specifications for the 60 apartment structure on North Main Street and the new theater on South Main Street with minor details left. The theater expenditure will exceed 100000 dollars and the apartment building over 400000 dollars. Work on the apartment is expected to start soon.

E. K. Ingram Sherwood Brockwell State Insurance Department Raleigh North Main Street South Main Street

Irregularities Probed By Board

Raleigh July 22 The State Elections Board met to probe alleged irregularities before certifying returns from the eighth and sixth congressional districts and the sixth and first judicial districts. Claims included dead men voting and Republicans voting in the first Democratic primary in Johnston County. The board eyed uncounted Avery county sheriff ballots and irregularities in Duplin and Sampson counties sixth district solicitor race. Secretary Maxwell doubted a swift finish. Chairman Lucas urged completion before certification.

Raleigh Bon Johnston County Avery County Duplin Sampson RK. C. Maxwell W. A. Lucas

Hurley Defends Freight Rates Over North South Shifts

Governor Hurley argues New England suffers from industrial migration to the South and disputes artificial rate pressures to relocate industries. He says he does not oppose fair transportation advantages but rejects artificial pressure. Southern counsel near end of a two week hearing with rebuttal testimony ahead.

New England South Southern

Mrs Mary Lily Brown Files Divorce Action

Divorce action filed in municipal court by Mary Lily Powell Brown against Richard Clarence Brown. She states they have lived separate since October 17 1935 and seeks a decree of divorce under the statute for two years continuous separation.

Mary Lily Powell Brown Richard Clarence Brown Brown

Largest rutabaga on record at High Point display

Cornelius N. Sinodis of 903 English Street today acquired a rutabaga claimed as possibly the largest ever seen in High Point. The vegetable, weighing 11 1/2 pounds, was exhibited at The Enterprise office and grown by Mr. Smith of North Wilkesboro.

Cornelius N. Sinodis English Street High Point Enterprise Smith North Wilkesbord

Lutheran Synods Meet Tomorrow in Blue Ridge

The annual summer school for church workers of the Lutheran Synod of Alabama Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina opens tomorrow in Blue Ridge and runs to July 29 with about 790 expected attendees. Keynote speaker Dr Charles P Wiles of Philadelphia will address the opening night. other speakers include Dr J Lewis Thornburg Dr Gould Wickey Dr Frank P Caudle Dr John L Yost Jf John B Moose Dr M J Stirewall Dr Charles A Linn Dr W C O Davis Dr Kenneth B Lee Dr B F B Fischer Dr H H Dol Hoover and Dr James Kinard president of Newberry College.

Blue Ridge The Lutheran Synode of Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tomorow Charlies P. Wiles Philadelphia J. Lewis Thornburg Staterville Gould Wickey Washington, D. C Frank P. Caudle Saliabury John L. Yost Atlanta John Moose Columbia M. J. Stirewall Salisbury Charlies A. Linn Savannah W. CO. Davia Charleston Kenneth B. Lee Hickory B. FB. Fischer HH. Dol. Hoover Gettyburg, Pa James ©. Kinard Presidency of College Newberry

Deaths R L White Rites Held At Glenola

Funeral services for R. L. White who died at home 701 Highland Avenue Tuesday afternoon were held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Glenola Baptist Church. Rev. Co Francie Nobile and Rev. H P Williams officiated with choirs from Penticostal Holiness and Wesleyan Methodist churches. Pallbearers were B A Cox E C Coz O F Petty George Greenwood W T Perkins and W McManus. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Ll. White R. L. White Highland Avenue Glenola Baptist Church Co. Francie Nobile Penticostal Holiness Church H. P. Williams The Gospel Tabernactie Wesleyan Methodist Church B. A. Cox E. Cc. Coz O. F. Petty George Greenwood W. T. Perkins W. & McManus

Henry Humble Dies After Months of Illness at Asheboro

Henry Humble 6 year retired farmer dies at his Asheboro route one home after an illness lasting since January. He belonged to Bethel church and will be funeralized Friday at 11 a.m. with ministers Benny Loddermilk Franklin Hinshaw John Allred and son Reverend Herbert Humble officiating. Survived by wife Sarah Trogdon Humble two sons Fletcher Humble and Herbert Humble two daughters Eli Kemp and Mrs H C Cagle 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Henry Humble Asheboro Route One Bethel Church Benny Lowdermilk Franklin Hinshaw John Allred Herbert Humble Cincinnati Sarah Trogdon Humble Fletcher Humble Randleman Mra Eli Kemp H. C. Cagle

Thieves Break Into Leonard Street School

Thieves broke into the Leonard Street school by forcing a rear door lock and escaped with paint and painting materials valued at about 16 dollars. Police had no clues.

Leonard Street

Prominent Rocky Mount Alderman critically injured in crash

Rocky Mount alderman R. Brake, 66, long-time member and finance committee chair, remains in critical condition after being struck by a car in the city during a rainstorm. He suffered a skull fracture with hemorrhage, and paralysis on the right side. he was conscious but unable to speak.

Rock Mount R. ©. Brake Board of Aldermen J. B. Tobinson Brake EB. A. Williams

Street Commissioner Charged With Maliciously Killing Domestic Animal

A street commissioner faces charges of maliciously killing a domestic animal. Details on the incident and parties involved were limited in the report.

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