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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1941
Page
10
Howard W Blakeslee reports from Richmond on electric brain stimulation as a treatment for Monday blues and broader mental illness. The procedure uses 100 to 400 thousandths ampere shocks for a half second, causing instant unconsciousness and a temporary period of confusion.
A line notes a circle and square drawn side by side. It discusses uncertainty about brain effects in a period, but many with mild cases recover. Some patients require several shocks over days or weeks.
A wartime book on the RAF is praised as authentic and exciting. Heavy fighting figures, German bombers, Spitfires and Hurricanes dominate the narration. Interceptions over the channel are described with careful caution not to pursue or risk losses, highlighting disciplined command.
Washington May 10. The Belgian embassy marked the first anniversary since surrender to Germany by stating that Belgium is conquered and occupied but not subdued, echoing 1914 resolve. The embassy emphasized Belgium's continued resistance mindset despite occupation.
A short note claims England’s Queen could not have reigned 63 years with wisdom if she suffered stomach ulcer pains. The ad promotes Udga Tablets priced at 25 cents, offered with a money back guarantee and available in drug stores.
The Alpha Art Club of High Point, oldest Negro women’s civic group, will host the North Carolina Federation to Negro Women's Clubs gathering Friday through Sunday. Activities include executive committee meetings, delegates registration, a 1:30 pm business session, and a Sunday address by Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown at St. Mark Methodist Church. The club marks 17 years, supports Burrus Memorial Hospital and Efland Home, and aided 40 children in schools during a low period.
The mathematics department under Mrs. C. H. Caldwell staged a Friday morning assembly play titled When Wishes Come True. The lead character Cordelia Black Inima wished for mathematics to be banished and was granted the wish by Father Math, Curtis Quick, triggering a series of inconveniences in daily life.
The article describes a school play showing mathematics as essential in daily life including electrical devices, automobiles, cooking, and timekeeping. Mistress of ceremony was Thelma Harris. The Boys' Chorus directed by Professor S. E. Burford sang three selections with notable beauty.
The William Penn High School P T A will hold its final meeting of the year Monday night at 7 30 in the school cafetaria. A joint meeting of the program committee and room representatives is set for this afternoon at 4 30 at Mrs L E McDonnell s Leonard Street home.
A newly formed A P T A council brings together Fairview Street Leonard Street and William Penn High School representatives to sponsor youth projects. Officers named include President Mrs A B Tyson Vice President Mrs Edna Jett Secretary Mrs G E Stanton Assistant Secretary Miss M C Atoss and Treasurer Lawrence Smith with committees to be announced.
The Faiview Street School will host its annual May Day festival on Thursday at 3 p.m. on school grounds. Aliss Heten Lane is expected to be crowned Queen of May. The event invites public attendance.
The program featured Mesdames Nona Dockery C E Yokely Alice Eccles Sylvia Al ford and Lottie Young S E Bur ford C E Yokely and T B Smith along with the Boys' Quartet of William Penn and two selections from Mrs L M L Greenwood, delivering a varied musical program.
Friends of Bishop K Mingo report his illness at home on Kivett Drive. Mr and Mrs D T Baker announce the birth of daughter Creola on May 4 at 1213 Hoover, mother and child well. Mr and Mrs Melvin Eaves announce the birth of daughter Jacqueline on May 5 at 1207 Hoover Street, mother and child well.
The Crusaders Club of the First Baptist Church will gather at Rev Maynard Wooley's home located at 704 East High on Tuesday night at 8 o'clock.
Calvary Baptist Church marks its 32nd anniversary starting tomorrow with Youth Day led by the Junior choir and usher board. The day features leaders Thelma Cloud Viola McCloud M A Williams Marie Bogans May Gooden George Stair and Clifton Hinson. Rev J E Melton to deliver the sermon. Evening and weekday programs continue with guest speakers and presiding officers through Friday, culminating May 18 with survivals presentation and a final service by Rev Melton. public invited.
St Matthew C A E Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45. Sermon A Mothers Voice by Rev R H Johnson precedes a National Singers of Winston Salem program at 3 o clock and later a sermon Youth and Maturity by the pastor.
Rev. W. F. Elliot of the First Baptist Church will deliver two sermons for Mothers Day. At 11 a.m. he will preach on Mother's Aspiration, and in the evening a sermonette program will feature Mother's Likeness Unto Godliness.
The Jubilee King Gospel Singers of Winston-Salem will render a program at St Zion Baptist Church on Taylor Street Sunday evening at 3 o clock. An invitation is extended to the public.
The Mt Zion Baptist Church will host the Jubiler King Quartet for Sunday services delivering gospel music and inspirational ministry. Attendance details and service timing are announced by church officials.
The Pleasant Grove Methodist Church hosts its annual memorial service Sunday May 18 at 11 am. The service, sponsored by the Pleasant Grove Memorial Association with J R Beasley as secretary, features an address by Pastor Rev Ridge. Graves in the church cemetery will be decorated.
A Pittsburgh family of five perished today in a blaze that trapped them in a third floor bedroom of their North Side home. The fire killed both parents and three children, shocking the local community.
Waves of Japanese planes pounded Chungking for a second straight day, with 200 casualties reported yesterday and a third heavy air attack of the Chinese termed the bombing season. Several fires were started but quickly put out.
Rev. F. BR. Mason will lead Sunday worship at 11 AM and 8 PM. Sunday School starts at 9:45 AM. A Jubilee Quartet program is scheduled for 3 o'clock.
Bethel Holiness Church of God will hold morning worship at 11 55, a Mother’s Day sermon at 3, and an evening service at 8 30 tomorrow.
Mrs J J Scarlett principal of Washington Street Primary School Greensboro will be the Mothers Day speaker at St Mark Methodist Church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. She will be presented under the sponsorship of the church women. Mrs A J Griffin and Mrs Gertrude Wendall are in charge of the evening program.
Walter Winchell surveys film news and gossip from studios to stars. He mentions Saroyan project notes, Zanuck rumors, Ty Power comparisons, Mothers Day photo lapses, Vic Mature hospital bill, suspensions of teachers, Greek fundraising, National Defense Commission outreach, a federal probe head’s Hollywood visit, business leaders backing foreign policy, Paul Whiteman on networks, a jaunty slogan idea, and editorials clashing with Wallace coverage.
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