Chinese Front Advances in Shantung Drive Stuns Japanese Lines
May 4 report says Chinese forces shattered the center of Japanese defenses at Taierhchwang and pushed 12 miles, with advance guards fighting five miles in a night. Chiang Kai-shek officials hailed a turning tide as Chinese reinforcements flood Shantung to end the campaign.
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Jhanghai
Shantung At
Taierhchwangay
Ward
Chiang Kai-Shek
Cheng
Pihsien
Sali
Taichwang
Shantung
China
Nghai
Nanking
Oreien
Lunghai
Taierhchwang
Tancheng
Lini
Eighth Army
Shantung Province
Shansi Province
Local Girl May Win Scholarship
Guilford College announces eight juniors eligible for the William F Overman scholarship to be awarded this week. Eligible students include Alvin Meibohm and Bertram Beckham of Greensboro Cora Worth Parker of High Point William Van Hoy of Yadkinville John Parian of Paulsboro Dorothy Carson of Walkerton Charles Weyll of Wyncote Pa and Gloria Leslie of New York City. The award honors contributions to college life and requires a 2.0 grade average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford College
William F. Overman
N. Eva Lasley
Alvin Meibohm
Bertram Beckham
Greensboro
Cora Worth Parker
High Point
William van Hoy
Yadkinville
John Parian
Paulsboro
N. J
Dorothy Carson
Walkerton
Charles Weyll
Wyncote
Wyncote, Pa
Gloria Leslie
New York City
Funeral for Jonathan Trivitte Held at Wesley Chapel
Jonathan Trivitte age 75 died at his home in Iredell County near Brooks Cross Roads after an illness. Services were held at Wesley Chapel Protestant church Monday at 2 30 pm with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by widow and children Ted Rodney Alga Charlie Hugh Edson Dewey Lillie and Dottie Trivitte Hepler all of North Carolina counties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Trivitte
High Point
Iredell County
Brooks Cross Roads
Wesley Chapel
Mr. Trivitte
Davie County
Ted
Rodney Trivitte
Alga Trivitte
Yadkinville
Charlie Trivitte
Kannapolis
Hugh and
Edson Trvitte
Dewey Trivitte
Lillie Hepler
Dottie Hepler
Lisbon 1755 quake floods city after sea withdraws
Sixty thousand people perished in under six minutes during the Lisbon earthquake of 1755. A violent shock drove the sea back before it surged over the urban area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Bonds Reduced in Strike Case Défendants in Hosiery Mill Dispute
In Municipal Court Judge Teague reduced bonds to 10 dollars for four defendants charged with assault and affray during the Silver Knit Hosiery mill strike. The session discussed likely appeals via certiorari over suspended sentences. Other locals faced various charges including non payment of child support, false pretense, larceny, and drunkenness, with sentences and costs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Teague
Silas B. Casey
Leonard Caldwell
Caldwell
Mary Davis
Negress
Teague
Church Street
Harvey Jordan
Nancy Roberts
Jordan
George Kennedy
Lee Stokes
Cecil Burgess
Reed Street
Hazel Leak
East Washington Street
Bruce Bulla
Wrightenberry Street
Virginia Smith
Loflin Street
Robert Moore
John McCarrol
West Willis Street
Ivey Sink
Regan Street
Grace Jeffries
Richardson Street
Dave Carter
East Russell Street
Transcontinental motorcycle record held by Earl Robinson
The record stands at 77 hours and 63 minutes, held by Earl Robinson, marking the benchmark for the cross continental ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Robinson
Sugg Rites Set for Thursday in Mount Olivet Church
C E G Sugg 75 of 1104 Anderson street died Tuesday at 2 30 pm after months of illness. Born August 1 1862 in Randolph County he was married to Ella Stedman and survived by four sons R S Sugg C F Sugg J D Sugg G Sugg one daughter Mamie Sugg a half brother Siddah Pragg and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday begin with a home service at 9 am then at Mount Olivet Church at 11 am. Burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE. G. Sugg
Anderson Street
Randolph County
Wesley
Jane Andrews Sugg
Ella Stedman
R.S. Sugg
C. F. Sugg
J. D. Sugg
High Point
G. S. Sugg
Asheboro
Mamie Sugg
Shidah Pragg
Wilmington
Del
Mount Olivet M. E
D. V. Howell
Calvary M. E
H. P. Powell
Ashebore
O. P. Ader
Mount Olivet Church
Mrs Carrie Reynolds 82 Dies After Fall in Winston-Salem
Mrs Carrie Fretwell Reynolds 82 of Waughtown Street Winston-Salem died in a hospital after a fall eight weeks earlier caused a broken hip. Widow of former lieutenant governor Charles A Reynolds born Rockingham County 1856 she left nephews Grace Fretwell and others. Funeral at Reynolds home then in Winston-Salem with Rev Byron Nifong officiating. interment in Salem family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. ¥. Fretwell
Julian and
William Fretwell
Danville
B. Y. Fretwell
Staunton
Grace Fretwell
C. O. Butler
Jacksonville
Fla
Edward Reynolds
High Point
J. C. Green and Sons
Thomasville
Reynolds
Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem
Byron Nifong
Bunker Hill Methodist Church
Salem Cemetery
Final Rites Held for Mrs Josephine Sherrill
The body of Mrs Josephine Sherrill mother of Mrs Geo T Wood Sr was laid to rest in Back Creek church cemetery Rowan county Tuesday at 3 30 pm Funeral services were at the Mt Ulla Sherrill home with Rev Mr Myers Rev W L Sherrill and Rev Walter Goodman officiating Pallbearers included grandsons Geo T Wood Jr Carl Frank Elliott Wood Carl Sherrill Jr Frank William Richard Barber and P Sherrill Jr Others served as bearers and flowers were carried by grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Sherrill
Geo. T. Wood
Back Creek Church
Rowan Country
Mt. Ulla Sherrill Homestead
Charlotte
Walter Goodman
Concord
Grover Furr Wins Pledge At NC State
Grover Furr of High Point has pledged Alpha Epsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at North Carolina State college. A 1937 High Point High School graduate, he studies chemical engineering and stars on the freshman basketball team and varsity track squad. He is the son of G. C. Furr, superintendent of Adam Millis on North Main Street.
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Grover Furr
N. C
High Point
North Carolina State College
Grover
High Point High School
State College
G. C. Furr
North Main Street
Adam Millis
Better Parenthood Week Speakers Outline Child Guidance
Mrs. C. F. Tomlinson speaks at 7 tonight on The Value of Music and the Arts in Home Training as Better Parenthood Week observance continues. Tomorrow W. F. Bailey discusses juvenile delinquency and training for better citizenship. Friday night O Arthur Kirkman scheduled to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Tomlinson
Better Parenthood
W. F. Bailey
Parks and Juvenile Commissioner
O. Arthur Kirkman
Penny speaks to ABC on June race and federal aid
George Penny, Democratic candidate in the sixth district, spoke to the American Business club last night praising High Point and urging practical advisers for President Roosevelt. He proposed compromising debt by credits tied to payments and touted a future for the city with federal funding. Guests included Ralph Small, Dick Young, and Kirkpatrick. the attendance prize went to Dr. McCain.
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George Penny
American Business Club
Mr. Penny
Roosevelt
High Point
Congress
United States
Penny
Ralph Small
Dick Young
Kirkpatrick
Greensboro
McCain
No native true spar rows in America noted
The text asserts there are no native true sparrows in America and that the imported English sparrow is the only real sparrow, while other birds labeled sparrows are finches.
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America
Public Invited To See Aetna Safety Special
The Aetna Safety Special travels to 310 North Main Street tomorrow in front of Flythe Insurance Agency for a free driving safety demonstration. A semi streamlined truck and trailer unit will display murals on traffic hazards while talking pictures and safety literature are offered. Judge Lewis H E Teaguer and Police Chief W G Friddle will speak briefly in support of traffic accident reduction as the equipment remains all day Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna
Flythe Insurance Agency
North Main Street
Lewis HE. Teaguer
Municipal Court
W. G. Friddle
Thursay
Quail feigns injury to lead predator away from chicks
A quail mimics injury to lure a predator, drawing danger away and allowing its chicks to flee to safety. The behavior showcases self sacrificing defense observed in avian species.
Mt Vernon Willing Workers Meet Thursday
The Willing Workers club of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church will meet at 238 Reid Street at 8 PM Thursday for a special business session. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Willing Workers Club of
Baptist’ Church
Annie Boger
Reid Street
Southern Ambassadors to Sing at Mt Vernon Baptist Church
The Southern Ambassadors a male sextet from Winston Salem will perform Monday evening at 8 o clock at Mt Vernon Baptist church. The group has appeared here before and was warmly received by audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Southern Ambassadors
Winston-Salem
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Boy Scout Leadership Training Institute Slated for May 10 11
The Adult Boy Scout leaders training institute moves to William Penn high school on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings May 10 and 11 from 7 30 to 9. Pastors are urged to send eight men from each church, or as many as possible, with interest in church work and boys welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn High School
Red Sox Schedule Tightens With Two Weekend Games
The Red Sox travel to Burlington Friday at 3 30 afternoon for a game and to Winston Salem Friday night at 8 15. Sunday they meet the Durham Lucky Strike Bulls at Willis Park at 3 30 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sox
High Point Red Sox
Burlington
Winston-Salem
Durham Lucky Strike Bulls
Willis Park
Walter McNair to Sing at William Penn Friday
Walter McNair a noted lyric tenor will perform at William Penn High Friday morning at 11 80 oclock in observance of National Music Week. The public is welcome with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McNair
William Penn
William Penn High
Methodist Merger Discussion Led by Rev Wallace Fridy
At Wesley Memorial Methodist Church tonight at 8 Rev Wallace Fridy will lead a discussion on Methodist Unification. The church awaits a ruling by the Southern Methodist Church's judicial council on legality. The Birmingham General Conference voted 434 to 26 for the plan amid minority opposition. Discussion will cover legal aspects, merger plan, Negro membership status, and Why Unification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Fridy
Wesley Memorial
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Judicial Council of
Southern Methodist Church
Birmingham
World’s Largest Bell Housed in Osaka Buddhist Temple
The giant bronze bell rests in a 1300 year old Osaka temple. It measures 16 feet across the mouth and stands 26 feet high. Used only for special rites its resonant tone carries for about two miles.
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Osaka
Japan
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Inhantung Area
Uming Tide
Ney Iis A
Bo Ret
SCH
ST. Ly Wis
Anheuser-Busch
Budweiser
America’s Social Companion
H. Barringer
Westover Terrace
ABC
FDR
News of Colored People
Thomas B. Smith
Boy Scout Ladership Training Institute
Mars
Buick
General Motors
Rex Ehlers
North
Main Street
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