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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1939

Page

12

Greensboro Politician Declares Congress Candidacy

The article reports Caffey of Guilford County announcing a bid for Congress. It outlines his background as a state leader and church and civic adviser. He cites population and district history, vows Monroe Doctrine adherence, economic reform, and avoidance of foreign entanglements.

Congress General Assembly Guilford County Durham County Orange County Granville County Alamance Guilford

Police Activity Heavy In October

One person was killed and 24 injured in 19 injury accidents within High Point during October. Police arrested or cited 459 for traffic violations including 85 speeding and 49 reckless driving. A grand total of 792 arrests were made. department also logged 1,112 investigations and 696 service calls with 66 pints of beverages seized and $5,105 in recovered property.

High Point

Edwin D Danfelt Named Junior Band Instructor

Edwin Douglas Danfelt of Waynesboro Pennsylvania has been chosen to lead the Thomasville Junior Legion Band. A Waynesboro High School graduate, he earned a Bachelor of Music at Eastman Rochester and studies at Columbia Teachers College, with plans for an MA.

Thomasville Junior Legion Band of Edwin Douglas Danfelt Waynesboro Pennsyyvania Comaitee Ik Danfelt University of Rochester Columbia University Mr. Danfelt Norval L. Church Carl W. Gutekunst Howard Hanson Eastman School of Music Etzel Willhoit Teaneck High School New Jersey

Sixth District Congressional Race Narrowed in North Carolina

The article notes candidates for the Sixth Congressional District include Oscar Barker of Durham and Ed Hartford of Alamance County. It recalls past contests in 1938 and the nomination of Carl T. Durham after nominee Teague died before the election, with Durham considering a May primary bid.

North Carolina North Carolina General Assembly Sixth Congressional District Oscar G. Barker Durham Ed R. Hanford Alamance County

Friends Church Plans Special Sunday Series

Central Friends Church announces a November School of Christian Living with two simultaneous classes each Sunday evening. Dean Lindley of High Point College covers The Bible and Christian Living, while B Russell Bratson of Guilford College discusses A Quaker Pacifist in Time of War. Sessions run 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight marks the first session.

Central Friends Church Christian Living Dean P. KB. Lindley High Point College B. Russell Bratson Friends Guilford College Dean Lindley Branson

Crutchfields Visit Thomasville A Noted Greensboro Figure

George P. Crutchfield and Mrs. Crutchfield of Roaring Gap visited Z. V. Crutchfield in Thomasville. A former chief of Greensboro police and Carnegie medal recipient, Crutchfield has long been active in state affairs and business. The visit was part of his retirement life, with background on his career and family connections. War and tourism note British Museum and Kew Gardens draw.

Thomasville George P. Crutchfield Greensboro U. S. Revenue Department Crutchfield H. C. Marley Roaring Gap

First Baptist Retains Pastor In Church Vote

The First Baptist Church last Friday voted 50 to 23 to keep Rev. F. R. Mason as pastor. Deacon list changes followed, dropping seven names and keeping eight, with Marian Maston reporting on the meeting.

First Baptist First Baptist Church F. R. Mason Hitchcock F. B. Phifer O. E. Alford M. A. Hoover Luther Morrison O. C. Young William Caldwell O. E. Simmons George Batton Jessie Banks Lee Williams W. H. Saunders C. B. Hairston Fred Crawford H. M. Palmer R. B. Beatty L. D. McRae Walter Dyer Marian Maston

Home Economics Class Plans Buffet Lunch at William Penn

Mrs. Pamelia G. Mason leads William Penn High School adult Home Economics group planning a buffet for their next meeting. Menu includes sardine sandwiches, deviled eggs, cheese sandwiches, potato salad loaf with tomato celery garnish, bread and butter, pickles, doughnuts, apples on sticks, and coffee.

Pamelia G. Mason William Penn High School

Girl Scout Week Observed at William Penn High

The William Penn High Assembly program hosted a Girl Scouts service for recognition of Girl Scout Week. Mrs. Mable Burnett, local Girl Scout executive, served as principal speaker, introduced by Mrs. E. G. Cobb.

William Penn High School Mable Burnett E. G. Cobb

American Education Week Observed at Fairview Street School

Fairview Street School will observe American Education Week with services. Afternoon programs run Monday to Thursday at 1 30 and Friday morning at 11. Open House Day is Thursday with classroom exhibits. All invited to attend and visit.

Fairview Street

Vesper Service Closes National Girl Scout Week at St Mark

National Girl Scout Week ends with a vesper service at St Mark Methodist Church at 7 30 tonight. About 150 Girl Scouts will participate in a candle light ceremony led by Rev R C Sharpe pastor of Brooks Memorial Methodist Church. Music arranged by Mrs J I Hall organist. Scouts to arrive at 6 o'clock for preparation.

ST. Mark St. Mark Methodist Church R. C. Sharpe Brooks Memorial Methodist Church J. I. Hall

Local Businessman C W Robinson Improving After Operation

C W Robinson, a well known local business man, is gradually recovering after a Thursday morning operation at Burrus Memorial Hospital. Relatives visiting this week include Mesdames Bell and Mattie Logan of Asheville, sisters of Mr Robinson. Also Mr and Mrs Albert Taylor of Washington DC visited Mrs C W Robinson.

C. W. Robinson Burrus Memorial Hospital Mesdames Bell Mattie Logan Asheville Robinson Albert Taylor Washington, D. C

Swing Club Meeting At 101 Phenix Street

Miss Helen Tillman will host the Swing Club at her home at 101 Phenix Street Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are invited to attend.

Helen Tillman Phenix Street

Local Plant Cited as Safety Contest Winner

A High Point textile plant Burlington Mills throwing division logged 588 168 man hours with no lost time accidents, earning citation from the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Jewell Cotton Mill Inc of Thomasville claimed Group 1 trophy with 244 680 hours. 282 plants entered, 54 did not finish. Groups classified by employee counts: 1 to 200 201 to 400 401 to 750 751 up.

North Carolina Industrial Commission Burlington Mills High Point Jewell Cotton Mill, Inc Thomasville

Rabbits Cause Record Damages in Australia

Rabbits caused about 200 million dollars in damage across Australia last year, affecting farms and grazing lands and prompting calls for better pest control measures.

Australia

Ronald Jerry Beane Jr Celebrates First Birthday

Ronald Jerry Beane Jr son of Mr and Mrs R J Beane 808 Granby Street marked his first birthday yesterday a photograph by Stone Studio accompanies the item

Ronald Jerry Beane, Jr R. J. Beane Granby Street Stone Studio

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