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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
3
Babson argues on Child Health Day that life insurance alone cannot safeguard families. He urges viewing children as investments akin to farms and stocks, needing deliberate breeding, training, and care to yield future societal and economic dividends. He calls for responsible parenthood and the deliberate nurturing of capable, healthy offspring.
The article argues that rebuilding birth rates is essential for America’s future. It warns that money and social programs may lose value if birth trends decline and cites France and England as cautionary examples. It urges communities to budget for “new babies” from good stock and to train children in Christian citizenship.
Peter Leventriti of New York partnered with Mrs William E Mc Kenney to win the open pair championship at the recent South Eastern sectional championships.
Bern reports from May 1 describe Italy facing severe shortages as food prices surge and buying power of the lira falls. Despite Mussolini's anti theft rhetoric, jewelry values rise while ordinary families struggle. New food rules force expensive restaurants to mimic cheaper ones, and hardships hit the poor hardest. A Rome report notes rising birth rates but tripled infant mortality, and radios remain listened to despite bans. Alfredo's in Rome reportedly closed after staff served bread to Japanese without ration cards.
In London May 1 members of the House of Commons criticized Lord Beaverbrook for an April 23 New York speech urging a second European front. Prime Minister Churchill’s spokesman said Beaverbrook acted in a personal capacity on a special mission, not as a government employee. Conservative MPs pressed for clarity on his status and approval.
Raleigh May 1 The statewide immunization program described as the most extensive in North Carolina began today in 30 counties. Dr Carl V Reynolds state health officer said at least 100000 children would be vaccinated against small pox typhoid diphtheria and whooping cough Free clinics will operate in 50 counties with reorganized health departments aided by a 28000 grant from the Children’s Bureau in Washington Also noted Mammoth Cave Kentucky was discovered by accident in 1809 after a bear wounded a hunter named Hutchins nearby.
In Florida, Leventritt dominates the hand with precise counting. He Wins the first round of hearts from North, then ruffs a heart after East wins and returns another heart. Despite a poor trump split, Leventritt exhausts Wrest’s trumps and cashes diamonds and clubs to secure the final two tricks.
Jamestown High School marked the end of the year with a Wednesday recital led by Miss Geneva Morrison head of music. Piano pupils Robbie Patterson Mary Lynn Hodgin Ruth Wright Janie Thornton Eloise Robinson Emily Swain Hazel Midkiff Dorma Swaim Wayne Johnson Tansy Dillon Inez Richardson Elizabeth Thornton Eloise Robbins Emily Bundy Mildred Johnson Jeanne Spencer Maxine Thomas Denny Lee Bryson Nancy Williard. Soloists included Donna Swaim Tansy Dillon Julia Jones Henela Upshaw Nora Lee Bridges Steven Thornton Denny Lee Bryson Anne Abernathy Lucy LaMarr Clay Wyrick Betty Lynn Williard. A bacalaureate sermon will be given Sunday at 11 in the high school auditorium by Tom Sykes of Thomasville. On Tuesday evening 61 seniors will receive diplomas and the commencement address will be delivered.
CHAPEL HILL May 1 Senator Harry S Truman spoke at the University of North Carolina saying production has improved since Pearl Harbor but remains insufficient He warned about cartel aims in big industry citing Standard Oil contracts with the German Farben Company and urging rapid deployment of planes tanks and guns to Allied forces.
The Guilford College Dramatic Club will stage You're Telling Me a farce on Friday evening led by Dr Clyde Milner. Cast includes Williard, Denny Lee Broyson, Anne Abernathy, Mildred Johnson, Jeanne Bales, Norris Frazier, Juliatt McGhee, Sidney Ray and Bruce Richardson.
Radio listings show wartime program shifts with hour reductions and varied station lineups. Notable segments include Melodic Stir News, Southern Serenade, Captain Midaigh repeats, and Abe Sigman Waltzes, among others, as broadcasts adapt to war-time themes and public information needs.
Dr. O C Williamson pastor of First Presbyterian in High Point spoke to the Thom asville Rotary Club at the Woman's Club building at 12 15. Introduced by J W Bayles he discussed the Good Neighbor policy with Latin American nations and noted mutual needs amid world affairs.
The speaker lauded Roosevelt Cardelli Hull and Sumner Wells among leaders for outstanding contributions and noted the best spirit between the countries in history. He reviewed historical background, languages, and occupations, as visitors Hawley Cobb from Wadesboro in charge of the Pinehurst District Rotary convention program, Rev. Ben Cox, Lloyd Harmon of Concord, and Bryant Moore of Wadesboro attended.
The Carolinas Virginia Purchasing Agents Association and the Eight District National Association of Purchasing Agents Council opened a joint meeting in Southern Pines. Priorities and the production requirements plan were discussed with sessions lasting through tomorrow. Constantine Brown, a newspaper columnist, will address a banquet tonight. The United States paid Spain 20 million dollars for the Philippines.
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