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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1940

Page

2

Judge D C MacRae S meals Road Sentences In Municipal Court

Judge D C MacRae presided in High Point Municipal Court meting out road sentences up to five months. Jefferson Eckard received four months on the roads for operating a car intoxicated and faces 12 months of no driving. Several other defendants faced jail terms or suspensions, including Walter Breeden who got four months and had a pistol seized. Elder vance Studevant received 30 days for vagrancy. Additional cases involved forgery, assault with intent, drunk and disorderly conduct, and prohibitions violations amid a long session.

D. C. MacRae High Point Jefferson Eckard City Eckard Walter Breeden Street Carr Policemen’s Relief Fund Eldervance Studevant Eccles Street Herman Malpass Centennial Avenue D. Worth Caney John van Hoy Davidson Street D. J. Wren Elwood Duke Kennedy Kearns Street Robert Gill Raymond Brown Asheboro J. L. Brown Sophia Clyde

Senior Given Honor Award at Senior High School

Irene Meekins, a senior, received the National Honor Society service award from Irene Parker during the spring induction ceremony. Bradford Thomas presented a donation for an electric gym clock on behalf of the society’s 1938 39 and 40 groups. Inductees included seniors Ava Neil Taylor Barbara Bradley Eloise Cecil Helen Ferrell Doris Koonce Donree Setzer Emmogene Shields Christine Lentz Ruthetta Leonard Carmele Lambeth Marie Snider Albert Ridge Irma Sheloff Mavis Walker and juniors Royster Thurman Arthur Kaplan Mary Anne Thomas Peggy Teague Garnett Hinshaw Ruth Culler Ruby Parker Kathryn Cross Ruth Willard Charles Medlin and Sara Ray. Former service award winners engraved on the cup include Rose Askew Frank Sizemore Wesley Keever Gatewood Shipman N. L. Smith Jr Thomas Jones Thomas Davis Mildred Free Esther Rae Wilson Irene Parker and Akers Hutchens.

Irene Meekins Irene Parker Bradford Thomas Reed Athletic Association Ava Neil Taylor Barbara Bradley Eloise Cecil Helen Ferrell Doris Koonce Donree Setzer Emmagene Shields Christine Lentz Ruthetta Leonard Carmele Lambeth Marie Marie Snider Albert Ridge Irma Sheloff Mavis Walker Royster Thurman Arthur Kaplan Mary Anne Thomas Peggy Teague Garnett Hinshaw Ruth Culler Ruby Parker Kathryn Cross Ruth Williard Charles Medlin Sara Ray Rose Askew Frank Sizemore Wesley Keever Gatewood Shipman N. L. Smith, Jr Thomas Jones Thomas Davis Mildred Free Esther Rae Wilson Akers Hutchens

Roosevelt Forecast Shapes Tax Debate On Budget Gap

President Roosevelt warned Congress that the treasury could hit its 45 billion debt limit in the new fiscal year unless appropriations stay near January estimates and new taxes pass. If March totals disappoint, lawmakers may resist tax additions or favor greater spending. Receipts could also affect plans to tax interest from state and local government bonds.

Roosevelt Treasury Congress

Multiple 1930s traffic and prohibition cases listed

The excerpt records court entries for Wilbur Dennis Liza Hopkina Glenn Hill Sophia L. W. Bowden George McClure G. W. Henderson Mrs Paul Jordan James Norman Griffin Bill Langley and others. It notes violations including reckless driving speeding drunk driving violation of prohibition law and traffic ordinances with penalties such as fines costs jail terms and suspended sentences.

Wilbur Dennis Liza Hopkina North Street Glenn Hill Sophia L. W. Bowden Park Street George McClure Franklin Street G. W. Henderson Oak View High Point Paul Jordan Trinity James Norman Griffin English Street Bill Langley

Kirkman proxy vote cleared by statement after Florida trip

Mayor O Arthur Kirkman returned from Florida with a statement that he did not authorize anyone to proxy for him at Guilford County Democratic Executive Committee meetings while absent. He said he did not communicate with party members and would have voted as the proxy did. Frank Hart acted as proxy for the mayor at the March 2 meeting.

O. Arthur Kirkman Florida Guilford Thomas C. Hoyle, Jr Democratic Executive Committee Kirkman R. Gregg Cherry Hoyle Group Cherry High Point Frank L. Paschal Guilford County Democratic Organization Paschal

Britain to mobilize empire resources for war effort

Colonial Secretary Malcolm MacDonald will meet Paris with Georges Mandel as Britain aims to use all empire resources. A stock exchange warning cautions investors about large scale sales of negotiable bonds for German interests and notes orders lacking verifiable sources.

Malcolm MacDonald Paris Georges Mandel Britain Stock Exchange

Reds May Form

The article discusses potential self-government for Western Ukraine and Western White Russia within the U.S.S.R. It notes the Supreme Soviet last met in November to consider incorporation of the former Polish area into the union.

Supreme Soviet U.S.S.R Ukraine White Russia

French Gun Posts Repel Nazi Patrols Take Two Prisoners

Western front action near the Vosges Mountains saw two German patrols forced to withdraw under French machinegun fire. French outposts reported capturing two prisoners as stormy weather halted air operations yesterday.

Paris Vosges Mountains

Democrats To Meet Tonight In Guilford County Rally

The Guilford County Democratic Club plans a 6 o clock barbecue at Sedgefield Manor with Grover H. Jones of High Point as principal speaker and others from Greensboro and the city. The club meeting followed a move to oust County Chairman Thomas C. Hoyle Jr and replace him with Frank L. Paschal, with Clyde Shreve of Stokesdale chairing. A large crowd is expected amid high political interest.

Guilford County Democratic Club Thomas C. Hoyle, Jr Sedgefield Manor Grover H. Jones High Point Greensboro Clyde Shreve Stokesdale

Varied Kiwanis Meeting Includes Music And New Members

The Kiwanis Club meeting at the Elwood Hotel featured a mixed quartet performing two renditions of On to Calvary with piano accompaniment. Rev. Cecil E. Haworth delivered an Easter lantern slide talk, two new members were welcomed, and attendance winner Dan Hayworth was announced amid visiting dignitaries from Chicago Greensboro and High Point.

Calvary R. T. Amos Gurney Briggs Dan W. Smith L. C. Matton Cecil E. Haworth Central Friends Church J. Clay Madison Charles Faircloth E. B. Gamble Dan Hayworth Warren D. Olson Chicago Kiwanis International Charles R. Barber Greensboro C. W. Koch St. Louis Karl Shepard L. C. Parker F. H. Gray High Point Kiwanis King Cotton Hotel

Funeral services held for Mrs Louise Caviness

Mrs Louise G Caviness died Sunday at a local hospital. Funeral services were conducted at First Baptist Church with Dr O B Bullock delivering the eulogy. The church was full despite bad weather. Burial followed in Greenhill Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Vernel Caviness, the Gaylord family, a sister Thelma Bonner of New York and a brother J H Gaylord Jr. of New York.

Louise Caviness Louise G. Caviness First Baptist Church Bullock Raleigh BE. L. Kirby Mt. Vernon’ Baptist Church Caviness Vernel Caviness Trinity Colored School C. J. H. Gaylord Thelma Bonner New York City J. H. Gaylord, Jr

St Patrick's Day tea postponed by Ladies' Aid Circle No 1

The St Patrick's Day tea at the home of Mrs J I Hall on Day Street Sunday afternoon has been postponed by the Ladies' Aid Circle No 1. The event was to be hosted by Mrs Hall. Further details were not provided.

J. I. Hall Ladies’ Aid Circle No

Fairview School to Host Tea for Junior Red Cross

The grade mothers council of Fairview Street School will host a tea in the school cafeteria Sunday afternoon starting at 4 o clock to benefit the Junior Red Cross. The Swing Club dance at Kilby Arcade tonight has been postponed.

Fairview Fairview Street School Red Cross Kilby Arcade

William Penn P.T.A. Plans St Patrick’s Tea

The room representatives of the William Penn P.T.A. will hold a St Patrick's tea in the cafeteria Sunday afternoon from four to six o'clock. Proceeds will fund beautification of the walk areas around the school.

William Penn P.T. A St. Patrick’s

Milky Way Comedy Tonight At Junior High Auditorium

The Footlighters from High Point College present the Broadway comedy The Milky Way tonight at 8:30 in the Junior High School auditorium. Proceeds go to the American Business Club charity program with an all star college cast directed by Prof Walter Fleischmann led by Lawrence Byrum and Evelyn Atkins supported by Morton Flower Julius Weiner Harriet Berry and others.

Morton Flower High Point Evelyn Atkins High Point College Pootlighters American Business Club Flower Footlighters High Point College Dramatic Organization Walter Fleischmann Lawrence Byrum Anne Westley Julius Weiner Harriet Berry Martin Rosen Robert Merhige Francis Stalnaker G. L. Humphreys

Mrs. Carrie Ray 44 Dies After Six Months Illness

Mrs. Carrie Ray widow of Austin Ray died at her home 338 Connor Street Friday at 3 30 am after a six month illness. Survived by five sons Clyde Maze Glenn Ray of High Point Clayton of Greenville Dewey Ray Asheville one daughter Clara M Whisnant Glen Alpine mother Mrs Maggie Baldwin three brothers Sam Melton Charles Melton Herbert Melton one sister Nellie Pardena half sister Hammond Ind. Funeral from home Saturday 2 pm with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Carrie Ray Austin Ray Connor Street Yancey County Melton Clyde, Maze Glenn Ray High Point Clayton Ray Greenville 8. C Dewey Lee Ray Asheville Oakwood Cemetery

Wright Qualifies as Administrator for Mrs Dillon Estate

High Point resident B A Wright has qualified as administrator for the estate of the late Mrs Mary Dillon who died January 3. The will names Elizabeth Ward, Dan and Charles Dillon, Annie Welborn, and Noailles Tesh of Jamestown. Myrtle Franklin, John and Guy Dillon of High Point. Blanche Roach of Lexington. and Kyle Tesh of Whitsett.

Greensboro B. A. Wright High Point Mary Dillon Elizabeth Ward Dan Charles Dillon Annie Welborn Noailles Tesh Jamestown Myrtle Franklin John Guy Dillon Blanche Roach Lexington Kyle Tesh Whitsett

Youth Hanged for Assault on 83-Year-Old Woman

In Baltimore on March 15 Alvin Kenton, 23, was hanged after confessing to the assault on an 83-year-old woman and torture robbery of her husband, 80. He died alongside 40-year-old Thomas Sanchez, a Mexican national, who also faced the Templeville attack on Mr. and Mrs. Peter Aiken last September.

Baltimore Alvin Kenton Thomas Sanchez Peter Aiken Templeville

Prayer Service Planned by Christian Workers Club

The Christian Workers Evangelistic Club will hold a prayer service at Mrs. Mitchell’s home 706 Wise Street Saturday night at 7 30. Mr Corts will lead the service.

Christian Workers Evangelistic Club Mitchell Wise Street Corts

Early Speaks on Census Tax and Senate Disclosure

The piece quotes Early criticizing a United States senator for urging the public to skip income questions on the census. Early notes the senator would be recorded as earning over $5,000, with the enumerator simply noting that amount. He adds there are no planned changes to census forms beyond Secretary Hopkins's announced options.

Early United States Hopkins

Mrs Lottie B Norman Dies At Stokesdale

Mrs Lottie Beatrice Norman of Stokesdale died at her home this morning at 8 15. She had been ill for a year. Surviving: husband, five sons Ralph T Norman of High Point Ed David Wade Clifton all of Stokesdale. two daughters Mrs Ned Ingram of Kernersville and Miss Hadie Norman. father R T Blackburn. Funeral at Piney Grove Church Kernersville Sunday 2 pm with church cemetery burial.

Lottie Beatrice Norman Stokesdale Ralph T. Norman High Point David Wade Clifton Norman Ned Ingram Kernersville Hadie Norman R. T. Blackburn Piney Grove

Continued services at First Church of God

The meeting at the First Church of God will pause tonight and Saturday but resume Sunday. Rev. W. S. Goodnight will continue his Revelations lecture with Sunday night’s topic "The Mark of the Beast."

First Church of God Goodnight

Seven Die Seven Die Collapse Tragedy On Ladder Rescue

Pittman recalls a deadly fire where a ladder at a seven story building collapsed. He sustained neck and back injuries as a woman on the third floor reportedly jumped, striking him from behind during the fall. The blaze destroyed one wing of a 26 unit apartment building.

Finns Evacuate North of Lake Ladoga to Rebuild Homes

Finns evacuate the Karelian Isthmus turning over to the army. Most evacuees come from north of Lake Ladoga as the government covers moving and resettlement costs and aims to keep communities together, though Koivisto warns of grave social problems.

Karelian Lake Ladoga Koivisto

First Aid Instructors' Club Meets at Coca-Cola Plant

The First Aid Instructors' Club of the local Red Cross chapter plans its regular meeting tonight at 7 30 at the Coca-Cola plant located at 224 East Washington Street.

The Red Cross Coca-Cola East Washington Street

Weather Forecast North Carolina And Coastal Areas

Fair, slightly colder in northeast North Carolina with frost tonight. Saturday sees fair skies and gradually rising temperatures. Coastal winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras diminish tonight to Saturday, with scattered to broken clouds. Hatteras and Jacksonville report moderate to fresh west and northwest winds, partly overcast tonight and Saturday.

North Carolina Sandy Hook Hatteras Jacksonville

Death of T T Holloway Former Dallas Bar President

Thomas Thornton Holloway aged 82 former president of the Dallas Bar Association and close friend of Woodrow Wilson died last night in Dallas.

T. T. Holloway Dallas Thomas Thornton Holloway The Dallas Bar Association Woodrow Wilson

Death of E Carson Burgess 87 in Asheboro

E Carson Burgess 87 a retired carpenter and native of Liberty died in Asheboro after a lingering illness. He once ran an undertaking shop at Rancheman. Survived by daughters Mrs Jane Russell of Randleman and Miss Kate Burgess of Lumberton and son Albert of Randleman. Funeral plans not set.

Asheboro E. Carson Burgess Liberty Burgess Rancheman Jane Russell Randleman Kate Burgess Lumberton Albert

Funeral Rites for Mrs. W. H. Bowen

Funeral service for Mrs. W. H. Bowen, who died at 515 Woodrow Avenue, was held at her home Thursday at 2:30 pm with Rev. W. D. Helsabeck and Rev. George L. Reynolds officiating. Pallbearers named H. G. Clarke, Co. E. Nabors, J. A. Davis, J. R. Young, A. B. Elam, M. D. Blair. Interment followed in Floral Garden Cemetery.

W. H. Bowen Woodrow Avenue W. D. Helsabeck George L. Reynolds H. G. Clarke Co. E. Nabors J. A. Davis J. R

Funeral Services for Henry Huffman to Be Held in Roanoke

Funeral services for Henry Brown Huffman 63 a former Roanoke resident will be held Saturday at 10 am at the home of Mrs M F Pierce 1006 Park Street with Rev C L Ruth officiating. The party will then travel to Roanoke for a 2 pm service at Melrose Methodist Church and burial at Fairview Cemetery.

Henry Brown Huffman Roanoke M. EF. Pierce Park Street Pierce C. L. Ruth First Pilgrim Church Melrose Methodist Church Fairview Cemetery

Army Officials Demonstrate Powder Can Explosions On Site

Army officials described a controlled test where cans with powder heaps exploded after minor contact. Mohr used a stick to adjust a can and triggered a hiss and puff. Two more blasts occurred as the device operated, with another detonation when the powder was stirred. The day was sunny and warm as the test ran about 20 minutes.

Mohr

Clyde Shreve Considers Run for Guilford Legislature

Clyde Shreve of Stokesdale said he is weighing a bid for the Guilford County seat in the state Legislature subject to a Democratic primary. He pledged support for the race but has not decided his plan and will announce within ten days. The article also notes a U S Bureau of Fisheries change to the dogfish name.

Greensboro Clyde Shreve Stokesdale Guilford County Shreve Hever

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