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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

3

Old Age Benefit Roll to Grow by About a Thousand Tar Heels

North Carolina officials announce that approximately 1,000 people over 65 will join the old age assistance program, bringing total beneficiaries to about 36,500. Monthly payments remain around 10 dollars, widows of Confederate veterans stay at 25 dollars, and state funds will cover setup and equalization costs for counties unable to pay.

Sir Walter Hotel Henry Averill Aleigh Nathan Yelton Ision of Public Assistance Board of Charities and Pub- Welfare Hat Reed R. Yelton General Assembly Sion

This Old Treatment Brings Relief for Kidney Trouble

Doan’s Pills offer relief for nagging backache and fatigue linked to kidney function. The ad claims kidneys remove acids and waste, and that Doan’s has helped millions for over 40 years by flushing out kidney tubes and improving energy and health.

Nature Doan

Rally Day Plans At Bethel Methodist Church

Kernersville June 27 The Bethel Methodist Church plans Rally Day on Sunday with Dr. L B Hayes of Greensboro as first speaker at 11 am and Mrs. R M Andrews of Greensboro as afternoon speaker at 1 30 pm. A revival series opens at 8 pm with Rev J W Braxton from Asheboro preaching daily next week. Bethel Church, organized in 1828, serves a large rural area.

Kernersville Bethel Methodist Church Oak Ridge L. B. Hayes Greensboro Methodist Church R. M. Andrews Methodist Protestant Conference J. W. Braxton Asheboro J. A. Burgess Bethel Church

Grants to Dependent Children Fueled by Federal Share Increase

The state reports 3,087 dependent children across 9,210 families received 153,087 dollars, averaging 16.62 dollars per family. Next year grants rise to about 2.1 million dollars as federal shares increase to one half, shifting costs from state and counties. North Carolina remains among the lowest states in average payments compared with the national figures. Additionally, scientists note past fluctuations in Earth's size.

Yelton North Carolina United States

Lessons in English by W L Gordon Word of the Day

A compact English lesson listing usage tips for gangster wording mispronounced and misspelled words and a daily vocabulary goal. The piece defines rigorous as strict and severe and urges careful word choice and repetition to retain terms.

Willing Workers Club Hostess at 1221 Pearson Street

Mrs Elizabeth Miller will host the Willing Workers Club at her mother Mrs Charlotte Hope home 1221 Pearson Street Thursday at 7 45 pm. The meeting is described as very important. Gospel singers Morris Brothers of Cincinnati will give a program at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Friday at 8 pm with a small admission. Harmony choir of St Stephens A M E Zion Church meets tomorrow at 7 30 pm at the church.

Miller Elizabeth Miller Charlotte Hope Pearson Street Gospel Singers Morris Brothers Famous Gospel Singers of Cincinnati, O Mount Vernon Baptist Church Harmony Choir St. Stephens A. M. E. Zion Church

Girl Scouts Plan Park Tennis Meeting

Girl Scout troop No. 13 met at Mrs. E P Wilson’s home last evening to plan a park gathering next Tuesday where the scouts will play tennis. The Pastor's Aid Circle of the First Baptist Church sponsors a fashion parade set for Monday night July 1 with participants meeting at the church Thursday at 8.

E. P., Wilson The First Baptist Church

Look and Learn Quiz: Iota Meaning and Revolution Era Facts

Iota is a Greek letter meaning a very small amount and comes from the Greek alphabet. The first two explorers to cross the Atlantic under the British flag were John Cabot and Henry Hudson. The greatest battle of the Revolutionary War is commonly considered the decisive Battle of Yorktown.

How to Remove Iodine Stains and Quiet Oven Heat

Advice columns recommend rubbing iodine stains with kerosene then naptha soap, letting stand twenty minutes, then washing with naptha soap. For darker hair, massage olive oil into the scalp nightly with persistent treatment for best results. To cool an overheated oven, place a pan of cold water on the oven’s lowest shelf.

Trivia Q&A on American history and geography

The questions cover the origin of the Federal Department of Agriculture’s founder Grover Cleveland in 1889, the Brooklyn Bridge spanning the East River, and related historical facts. Answers include iota as a Greek letter and explorers John and Sebastian Cabot, plus Saratoga and other context.

Brooklyn Bridge John and Sebastian Cabot Saratoga Grover Cleveland East River

Fourth of July Celebration At Thomasville Chair Company

Thomasville Chair Company workers and families plan a July 4 gathering at Wheatmore playground near Thomasville. The day features contests, soft ball games, tennis, swimming, canoeing, horse shoe pitching, and the dedication of a new boys cabin built by Doak Finch. A new bowling green will be inaugurated, with playground improvements noted. The item ends with a weather caution about lightning striking tall objects.

Thomasville Thomasville Chair Company Wheatmore Doak Finch

200 Persons Killed in Raid on Chungking

June 27 Chungking reports a 16th Japanese raid killed or wounded nearly 200 people. Chinese claim downed three of 156 raiding aircraft, the largest total yet. All Americans reported safe. Canadian mission hospital building wrecked but no injuries.

Chungking Chinsee

Japan to explain position to Hitler on Far East holdings

Tokyo reports Japan will send envoy Naotake Sato to seek a meeting with Adolf Hitler to outline Japan's views on Oriental possessions of France, Great Britain, and the Netherlands. If not, Sato will brief Nazi foreign minister Ribbentrop. Japan says it reached a complete understanding with Mussolini on political issues in Europe.

Japan Far East Tokyo Germany Adolf Hitler France Great Britain Netherlands Naotake Sato Italy Manchukuo Sato Hitler Nagzi Joachim von Ribbentrop Mussolini

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