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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
2
Warm tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms in parts of the region. In the Carolinas, warm conditions continue with thundershowers in the west and southern portions this afternoon. Georgia remains warm with a few thundershowers mainly in the extreme north and south portions later today.
Washington July 30 AP reports the study ordered by President Roosevelt on mobilization of the nation's manpower for both combat and noncombatant war duty is about completed. No decision will be announced until officials confer with the president.
Plans to pool machine shop facilities in High Point for war production were started after a meeting with WPB officials and shop representatives. Harry Bell of Adams-Millis Corp noted no firm details yet, but signs are encouraging for forming a local organization to share resources and materials for war efforts.
Paul Johnson a 19 year old of west Gastonia was sentenced to nine to 14 years for the criminal attack on 12 year old Daniee Mason of Bessemer City Judge Sam Ervin Jr called the case the most tragic ever to come before him in a Morganton courthouse proceedings.
Five concords secured certificates of incorporation from Secretary of State Thad Eure in Raleigh. Dri-Trans of High Point is formed to manufacture and sell dry transfers, paper, ink, machinery and related goods with authorized capital stock of 10 000 and subscribed stock of 1 600. Founders include A. J. Clark Jr Oliver Davis N B Banks of Irvington NJ and Nesbit Caushman of High Point.
Barbara Jean Price daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Price of Thomasville route 1 is resting comfortably at home after injuries from a Sunday truck collision on the Thomasville road. She suffered a fractured shoulder and severe foot injuries.
In Bern on July 30 three prominent Romans including General Girolamo Della Reveira, former wood industry director, were arrested with Francesco Giacomelli former member of the chamber of deputies and Jino Franciosi former president of the wood products federation, as part of a Fascist crackdown on black market operations.
German forces hurled waves of 40 to 50 tanks into attacks in the Kletskaya sector about 80 miles northwest of Stalingrad. The Soviet communique said all German attempts to drive wedges into defenses failed, with some ground gained by the enemy but no breakthrough.
The 8000-ton Portuguese liner Nyassa docked in Baltimore with nearly 800 refugees from Europe and the Middle East including about 150 Polish technicians and families, 38 French refugee children, and around 160 children from other nations. No Americans aboard. Two stretcher cases were rushed to Marine hospital. investigations may take days.
Testimony centered on Pelleys organized Silver Shirts in Cleveland since 1939 with five to fifty attendees at metaphysical gatherings. Witnesses described segregationist aims including Jew exclusion and wards for Southern Negroes, while defense questioned wartime interference. Contempt sentence issued to a spectator. Eccles call pending.
The regular Friday evening prayer service led by Vance Hill and his group will combine with an outdoor revival meeting on Prospect road extension this week.
In Honolulu, about 50 women take the first all women judo class in the United States. Under Japanese instructor R T Kami at the YMBA building they train to use balance and leverage to overcome larger opponents. Their aim is self protection should Hawaii be invaded, with the class emphasizing safe falls and joint throws to neutralize threats.
Alicia Hart notes fashion advice amid heat and perfume cautions. A man’s blunt elevator remark spotlights vanity, urging women to avoid heavy fragrance in hot weather. The piece also notes women using lighter scents like toilet water for daytime and reports U.S. wartime production growth in planes engines and props from 1939 to 1941.
Pilots may press a small canister trigger to release an orange smoke cloud that lasts an hour or more at sea. A superior air force requires nine months of instruction for wings and three additional months of tactical seasoning before abroad combat.
The text stresses the priority of disciplined physical training to achieve perfect control over mind and body. It highlights a methodical approach to conditioning as essential for overall mastery and performance.
The New York Stock Exchange report notes trading at 2 p.m. on July 30 with market activity across key indices. Details on major movers or exact figures are not provided in the readable text.
The Board of Adjustments will hold hearings this afternoon in E. K. Ingram's office on English Street for Hor ton Motor Lines petition to build a platform for freight transfer between West Point Avenue and Cecil Street. Also heard are Gantt garage additions for Norwood Court and Brinson office building on English Street near Burton Street.
M T Hicks of 322 West Russell Street hosted M G Shelton of Adrian Minnesota as his guest this week. The pair were boyhood friends in Mount Airy and had not seen each other since Hicks moved to High Point 46 years ago while Shelton went west to Minnesota. They returned to Mount Airy for a visit to renew ties and recall early days with former classmates.
J A Thomas promoted from agent to assistant manager in the Greensboro office of Pilot Life Insurance Company after 28 months as an agent. Announcement was received by A B Parker, manager of the High Point office, noting his prior Candor residence and southern city work.
Guilford County Realty Transfers list multiple transfers in High Point and surrounding townships. Transfers include Carl J Edmonds to Louise Edmonds Blairwood, Bolling to Hamlin Steele Richardson streets, Hamlin to Bolling, and Blair Futrelle development. Center Grove Township shows Rayle to Gordon, Isley to Harris, Isley McCormick to Gordon, Baskunmi Harris to Gordon, and Lloyd-adjacent tracts. Gilmert Township notes Smith to Clark Greensboro Highlands and West to Gordon West. Greene Township lists D E Smith to Stout, four tracts adjoining Bowman. Morehead Township records Shelburne to Davis, Lucile Davis, Stadium and Gordon West transfers, with multiple tracts adjoining Yates, Roseway, and others. The item reflects numerous property deeds and adjacent-tract transfers across Guilford County.
Barcelona July 30 United States ambassador to Spain Carlton J H Hayes told a crowd of Spanish officials and businessmen that the United States understands Spain is between the sword and the wall. He said the U S is at war and would fight for independence as Spain would if attacked. Hayes spoke of progress in American war output and said the United States will take the offensive as soon as possible.
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