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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1940
Page
12
Paris reports a squadron of naval airmen bombarded outskirts of Berlin last night, targeting factories and returning to bases. German spokesman denies any truth to the claim, saying no alarms or damage were observed.
Timber has piled high in Alexander Basin Dublin as a result of strikes. Local workers halt logging actions causing supply delays and production interruptions across the area.
Hong Kong reports truck chassis and wheat as its main U S imports. The data highlights Hong Kong's trade ties with the United States and the role of these commodities in the regional economy.
Dr Rose Butler Brown Virginia State College educates the 1940 William Penn High School graduates on self-reliance dignified work wise marriage and a life philosophy. Student speakers include Robert Williamson and Lula Lindsay. Diplomas and numerous scholarships awarded by local and college groups.
The Ladies Aid Circle No. Three of St Mark Methodist Church will gather at 124 Underhill Avenue Tuesday at 8 PM. Mrs Hattie White died suddenly on Wednesday evening and was laid to rest Friday in Greenhill Cemetery after services at Mt Vernon Baptist Church with Rev E L Kirby conducting.
The Ladies Auxiliary of John Mac Clain Post 196 American Legion will meet at I D K club house 711 Fairview Street on Wednesday at 7:30 PM to elect officers. They urge Gold Star Mothers to contact Mrs H T Starr by Wednesday evening. Also Rev Washington of Goler Memorial A M E Zion will preach at St Stephen A M E Zion Church this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Carrie M. Harris wife of Rev I P Harris died suddenly Saturday at 1 30 am at 1026 Leonard Street. Survived by husband two daughters Virginia Williamson Mary Harris two sons Ernest and Herbert Harris stepmother Lizzie McCollum and brother Gurney McCollum. Funeral at St Stephen A M E Zion Church Monday at 3 pm with Rev J F Dunn in charge assisted by Rev E L Kirby and Rev H R Walden.
Funeral services for James Young 30 who died Friday will be held at Gurley Street Church of God at 3 PM. Rev Archie Melvin to officiate. He lived at 306 Cecil Street, native of Blythewood SC, after 20 years in the city. Survived by wife Bessie and six children. Parents Nick and Mrs. Young of Blythewood, sisters and brothers listed.
Miss Mace Carter of Dayton Ohio visits her aunt here and calls on Mrs H Taylor of 1207 West Street during the stay.
Berkeley reports a breakthrough by two UC researchers showing element 93 beyond uranium. The discovery stems from uranium atom smashing and identifies a heavier, distinct element with verified chemical and physical behavior.
Miss Harrriet Elliott, consumers representative on the national defense commission, said maintaining the standard of living is essential to national defense. She told 50 agency representatives that hunger and illness raise liabilities in defense and warned price trends warrant action if they skyrocket.
Raleigh June 8. M. L. Shipman longtime state labor and printing commissioner from 1909 to 1925 is named state land grant clerk and assistant director of publications by Secretary of State Thad Eure. He replaces Robert Alley, now a junior parole supervisor. Each post pays 1800 dollars annually.
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