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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

7

Beaverbrook cites aircraft output gains and bomber progress

London June 7 Lord Beaverbrook publisher and air minister said British factories are producing a new bomber in production after testing. He reported May 11 output gains of 62 percent more planes per week and 186 percent more planes repaired, while avoiding government figures. He estimated Allied bomber and airlift capacity and noted two fifths of planes are combat or transport. figures were his estimates, not government data.

Ace Lord Beaverbrook Tain Genny Holland Belm Old Beaverbrook Beaverk

War No 1 Questions and Neutrals Across The War

A jumble of questions on World War No 1 including the Von Schlieffen plan and neutral powers. The article notes a Revocation Leigh petition to Greensboro city council to revoke a retail beer license after liquor law violations and reports 85 license seizures in 31 towns in the last 12 hours.

Leigh Ers North Carolina Greensboro

End-play and squeeze highlight a Memphis broker’s game

The article notes the narrow margin between experts and average players in bridge. Randolph Scott, a Memphis cotton broker, demonstrates a rich hand with a three spade jump bid and careful end-play, illustrating strategic depth across cities and players.

Randolph Scott Memphis North West Scott

War Talk Angers Educator Carlson Walks Out

Dr. Anton J. Carlson of the University of Chicago walked out of an Adult Education Council meeting after Curtis W. Reese urged the U.S. entry into the war. Carlson said the group should focus on education and excused himself. He has led the American Association of Scientific Workers.

Chicago Anton J. Carlson University of Chicago Adult Education Council Curtis W. Reese Council America Reese Carlson American Association of Scientific Workers Surgeon General

Air Corps Movie At Local Theatre Opens Weekend

Paramount Theatre manager Emmett Stafford announced the March of Time film Soldiers With Wings showcases the U S Army Air Corps growth funded at nearly 200 million dollars. The feature highlights War Department orders for over 3 000 new planes and the need for about 50 000 air personnel with eight ground crew per aircraft.

Emmett Stafford Paramount Theatre U. S. Air Corps America March of Time U. S. Army Air Corps War Department Army U. S. Army U.S. Air Corps U. S

Textile Association to Elect Officers at Oday

The Southern Textile Association Mowers Division meets at Blowing Rock for its annual convention. Today will see election of officers and other business. The convention opened last night with a bang. Speakers include Dr H E Spence of NYU, Dr R J Cheatham of the Southern Research Laboratory, William J Ashmore of The Textile World, and S F Kimball, district engineer.

Blowing Rock Southern Ywatile Association H. E. Spence Nyse University R. J. Cheatham Southern Research Laboratory William J. Ashmore the Tessile World S. F. Kimball

Masonic Leader Harkins to Speak in Salisbury Tonight

North Carolina grand master Thomas J. Harkins will address a local Masonic meeting in Salisbury this evening, delivering remarks on lodge affairs and fraternity guidance.

Harkins Sprakrer Salisbury Cie Thomas J. Harkins Asheville North Carolina

Americans urged to leave on Washington liner from Galway

The American Embassy urged Americans without urgent reasons to return home aboard the liner Washington leaving Galway mid June. Those who stay face risk as permits for travel on belligerent ships are barred under U S law. If Italy enters the war, few options remain to reach America, with a Lisbon clipper noted as likely only path.

London Washington Galway Ireland Italy

Mary Stallings Shoots Self in North Carolina Town

Sheriff Cobb reports 23 year old Mary Stallings a summer student at Atlantic Christian College Wilson shot herself yesterday at her home near Stantonburg. Coroner Mosely said no inquest is needed. She had been in ill health for some time. Ireland receives large food orders from Great Britain.

Snow Hill H. K. Cobb Mary Stallings Atlantic Christian College Wilson Stantonsburg F. A. Mosely

Thomasville Nears $1000 in Red Cross Campaign

Special to The Enterprise Thomasville June 7 the city nears the $1000 mark in the Red Cross drive to aid stricken European countries with hopes of reaching $2000 soon Workers in local plants have contributed along with citizen donations The Girl Scout troops have supported the drive by setting up booths in several business locations.

Thomasville Red Cross Girl Scout

Bulgaria Increases Produce Exports To United States Early This Year

Bulgaria boosted shipping of fruits and vegetables to the United States in the first quarter, signaling strong bilateral trade growth and higher agricultural exports amid evolving market demand.

Bulgaria United States

Guilford County Realty Transfers in Various Townships

In Guilford County transfers, High Point Township lists Joe Medlin and wife to H T Barrington and wife on Dave Baker property and other transfers including Mary Elizabeth Muse to W C Sheloff on Leonard Street. Gilmer Township shows Kathleen C White to Ray T Cockman on Broad Avenue. Jefferson Township records J M Boone and wife to P L Cox adjoining Georgia Hines. Morehead Township notes James Ozment and wife to Jack G Ozment on Battleground Avenue.

Joe Medlin H. T. Barrington Dave Baker Charles F. Long Walkerp McCain Charen Street Mary Elizabeth Muse W. C. Sheloff Leonard Street Gilmer Kathleen C. White Ray T. Cockman Broad Avenue Jefferson Township J. M. Boone P. L. Cox Georgia Hines Morehead James Ozment Jack G. Ozment Battleground Avenue

Deep River News Community Notes From church to family visits

A weeklong Deep River church series ended with a consecration service led by Rev. Murray Johnson of Greensboro. Wanda Smith attended Greensboros 4 H club meeting, while Dr. E Jordan recovers from a copperhead bite.

Deep River Church Murray Johnson Greensboro Wanda Smith E. Jordan Gordy Foster High Point Nora F. Lloyd Jackie Thornton Wesley Gordon C. E. Jordan Jim Matthews Kernersville Edna Matthews V. V. Horney St. Leo's Hospital Seth Fleetwood, Jr Raligh Simpson Gough Charlottesville C. KE. Jordan P. R. Jackson and Atlantic N. C

Carolina Alumni Gather for 145th Commencement Week

Chapel Hill June 7. Thousands of UNC alumni return for a three day 145th Commencement program opening Sunday morning. Reunions include 15 classes from 50 years ago to 1959 with class suppers Monday at 7 then reception and ball at Woollen Gym 9 30. An informal parade Tuesday morning at Davie Poplar precedes alumni luncheon at University Dining Hall 1.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Woollen Gymnasium Davie Poplar Old Students Club

Final Bible School Exercises at First Baptist Church

In Thomasville tonight at 7 30 the Bible School of the First Baptist Church completes a two week session with Mrs Mary Matthews in charge. After the program the handicrafts from each section will be shown and a Mills Home grounds picnic for the full enrollment of 230 attendees will conclude the event.

Thomasville Bible School of the First Baptist Church Mary Matthews Mills

Davidson County CCC enrollment quota announced

Davidson County allocates a July quota of 25 whites and 7 Negroes to enter CCC camps. Eligible individuals should contact B Clyde Hunt, Davidson County welfare officer in Lexington, with enrollment set for July 1 at the Mocksville CCC camp. Most of the enrollees are expected to camps in western states.

CCE Thomasville Davidson County CCC B. Clyde Hunt Lexington Mocksville

Chicago Produce News Brief Scores Stability in Butter and Eggs

Chicago June 7 prices for butter 1 384 959 pounds steady creamery scores unchanged. Eggs 36 054 cases steady prices unchanged.

Chicago

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