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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1940
Page
17
Clerks of the state elections board finished an unofficial tally of last Saturdays Democratic and Republican primaries for statewide and congressional offices. The board will canvass results Monday to declare them official, barring protests, with no reports of illegal voting under the 1939 reform laws. Governor Democrat totals include Broughton 147386 Horton 105896 Maxwell 102095 Gravely 63030 Cooper 33176 Grady 15735 Simmons 2068. Republican McNeill 13130.
Democratic gubernatorial vote totals 469 376 statewide exceed the 450 000 forecast by Governor Hoey and elections officials. The list shows candidates for lieutenant governor secretary of state and other offices with incumbents and rivals across Democrats and Republicans. The convention notes Warren G Hoopes to lead a consecration service at the state C E convention in Elon College on June 16.
Life London reports Sapper A Rutherford, who escaped Flanders under bombardment, was struck by an automobile while crossing a blacked out street last night and died today.
Only 7 750 votes cast in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Fewer than three candidates may demand a runoff. C B Deane of Rockingham has made a formal runoff request. W Erskine Smith will not contest R L Harris. Horton and Pritchard are the other potential runoff entrants. Thad Eure led the Democratic ticket in initial returns.
Davidson alumni elected Hariee Branch Jr. of Atlanta as president to succeed Henry Mills of Greenville. J Earnhardt Kannapolis, T F Staley New York City, and D R Lafar Gastonia chosen as alumni trustees. H Smith Richardson and Dr C R Wilcox renamed. Diplomas for 70 years of service awarded to Dr George Summey and Rev S H Bell. half century diplomas to Chase Brentzer and Dr Mott Blair. Commencement events include Class Day led by Dick Kenyon. salutatorian Bob Ramsey and valedictorian Sam Spencer named. Dr Lingle to preach bacalaureate. diplomas awarded Monday.
A small amount of kerosene mixed with water provides an effective wash for windows mirrors and picture glass enabling a streak free shine. The tip suggests careful mixing and application for clear results.
Donations totaling 152.94 added to the Mobilization for Mercy campaign bring High Point’s relief fund to 2632.98 toward an 8000 target. Contributors include Charles Ingram Carolina Container Co and numerous named residents and families.
Dr. Thomas Kilgore of Friendship Baptist Church Winston Salem will speak at William Penn High School this afternoon at 3 30 oclock. He recently preached at William Penn during the Social Standards Conference and was well received.
The Mars Hill Holiness Church announces a schedule including Sunday school at 9 45 AM, morning worship at 11, a 3 PM sermon by Bishop B Johnson of Winston Salem, Y P H A at 6 30, and an 8 PM evening service with Bishop Johnson. Also notices for Church of God Young People meeting and Ladies Aid Three gathering with host Mrs M Reaves.
Mrs Laura Coffield of Hobson Street announces the marriage of her sister Alberta Miller to Harry Lee Caldwell son of Mrs Julia Caldwell Lee of Brooks Street. The vows were exchanged in Danville Virginia on Friday January 26 1940. They are William Penn High School Class of 1939 graduates noted for basketball and glee club. Caldwell is secretary to Principal S E Burford and lieutenant of Girl Scout Troop 13.
Girl Scout Troop 13 at William Penn High School held an investiture service Friday morning during assembly, directed by Miss Mable and conducted under troop supervision.
New York June 1 defense program charts point to a war industry boom as Uncle Sam's multi billion dollar program spurs steel centers and mills to rapid expansion. Industry barometers rise with higher steel output and factory prepping for heavy war gear with possible July 1 fiscal year outlays to top 10 billion.
The High Point American Business Club will host five district clubs at a social meeting Tuesday evening at City Lake. Representatives from Washington, Greensboro, Burlington, Winston-Salem and Charlotte will attend. The program starts at 5 with softball and swimming, followed by a picnic.
Funeral services for Thomas F. Wrenn 79 will be held at his home 705 North Main Street this afternoon at 3 o clock. Dr E H Blackard and Dr John W Moore will conduct the rites. Entombment follows in the Alexander Mausoleum Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers come from Wrenn Hosiery Company Thomasville. Junior Service League women provide flowers.
Burnett, local Girl Scout director. During the service the following girls received second class pins and a gold star for perfect attendance during the year: Albert Miller, Juanita Saunders, Earlene Davis, Moselle Winchester, Pearl Yvonne Wright, Ruth Caldwell, Helen Campbell, and Emma Jones. The following received tender foot pins: Margaret Hill, Mae Knox, Helen Gill, Mary McLendon, Christine Harrell, Helen Hood, and Alma Mack. The last three also received silver stars for 80% attendance. The leader of the troop, Mrs. E. P. Wilson, was awarded a senior Girl Scout pin.
The Ladies Aid Circle No 1 of St. Mark Church has postponed its gathering, scheduled for Tuesday evening, to a later date.
Three residents completed the 1939 Summer session requirements and earned the B S in Education at the Winston-Salem Teachers College Commencement Tuesday. Virginia Perry daughter of Mrs Mattie Perry Leonard Street Willie Marie Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Carter West Street and Mrs M M Hart wife of Willis Hart 610 Mangum Avenue were among the graduates.
The Alpha Art Club schedules a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. C. T. Whitten's Day Street home. Members are urged to attend as it will be the last meeting until fall.
The Pentecostal Bible Class will meet today at 212 Beamon Street under the supervision of R. A. Whitsett founder and teacher. All interested Bible students are urged to attend the meeting.
The fifth grade classes staged two playlets during Friday assembly. Mrs Adams includes Visitors from Around the World and Alice Becomes a Good Neighbor. Open House observes all day Monday with a small admission and parent visits encouraged.
The High Point Tennis Club will meet at the Washington Street Center Monday at eight o'clock. Dr. J. J. Wilson president announced the gathering.
Obadiah Williams, head of the junior A class, wins the William Penn High School Student Council presidency in Friday’s election. Emma Jones, senior Girl Reserve Club president, earns the R. J. Griffin Service Award for four years of school service. Other candidates included Mitchell Perara Alonzo Peggins and others.
A fishing party led by Sam Reavis with W. H. Blackwood and W. H. Liggett caught 24% pounds of carp and catfish and a three pound bass at High Point City Lake yesterday morning. Reavis has totaled 403 pounds of fish in the city lake over the past two years. One Arizona prairie dog town has over 7000 burrows.
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