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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1941
Page
13
Needing quiet indoors, readers face endless bore victims amid winter. The author laments social intrusions, proposes drastic measures and safe havens, and humorously imagines concentration camps for bores. He values conversation but condemns perpetual monologue and interruptions.
High Point plans a quiet Armistice Day with no formal citywide celebration for the 23rd anniversary of World War I. The American Legion will host a Dutch supper with state commander R. L. McMillan, churches will hold brief prayers at 11, and the state guard will observe the day with a rifle-range field trip and mess at the Armory and gravel pit. Mayor Kirkman urges two minutes of silent prayer at 11.
The Masonic Bodies of High Point bring Dr. William Moseley Brown to Junior High auditorium Friday November 14 at 7 30 for an address of interest to Masons and friends. Brown, past grand master of Masons in Virginia, former dean at Washington and Lee, now heads personnel for Vick Chemical, is a noted Masonry lecturer. Admission is free and no collection. Masons within 101 miles of High Point are invited.
Approximately 45 model airplane enthusiasts are expected to compete in the Tri City meet at Blair Field on Sunday. Contestants from High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro will fly gas and rubber band models in classes A B and C starting at 1 40 pm. Notable entrants include Forrest Linthicum L C Andrews Howard Payne Fred Brewer and Harold Bunting with clubs from the region and air show plans continuing through 3 pm pending weather.
Legal analysis argues federal constitution bars government abrogation of contracts, supporting High Point's hydro electric plant despite adverse state court rulings. George Mutch contends NC Supreme Court cannot force abrogation, pushing the case toward the U S Supreme Court though experts doubt success.
A solder who spent last week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs E. A. McGhee, 307 Morris Street, expressed his appreciation in a letter of thanks which has just been received here. Sergeant Ben Gardner of Company B, 181st Infantry, at Fort Bragg, wrote that it was the first time in a month and a half he had felt at home. He praised the welcome and said their kindness made him feel as if he were with his own mother and believed they would be repaid for their thoughtfulness.
The just finished Chicago mid season furniture market was sound with strong attendance and little speculative demand. Officials expect a record January market as factors from the prior peak remain in place. An advisory panel of 34 furniture manufacturers met at the market to consult with the Office of Price Administration on policy, with regional sections in the South, North, and West Coast listing member companies and cities from Thomasville to Chicago and San Francisco.
Fire loss in High Point during October was nearly one third higher than the same month last year but remained under 5 000. Fire Chief E K Ingram said total October damage was 4 243, vs 2 268 in October 1940. Building damage totaled 3 465 vs 1 768 last year, contents 775 vs 860. Fiscal year total so far 1 386 for damage to buildings 1 926 to contents vs 5 402 and 2 189 to buildings 3 213 to contents last year.
More than thirty intestinal disturbances concentrated in a Wiltshire Boulevard area were linked to breaks in a city water main. Officials said the main breaks near East Lexington Avenue caused contamination while water supplies remained safe elsewhere. Boil water advised for cooking and drinking.
The High Point Board of Power Commissioners will meet in Washington with Public Works Administration officials to discuss the city’s planned hydro electric project. City Manager E M Knox and attorney Roy Deal accompany the delegation, joined by PWA chief counsel George Mutch. A follow up meeting with engineers Murray and Flood is planned after the PWA session. The party departs High Point Tuesday.
Analyses completed Friday afternoon prompted the city to sanitize the municipal water supply with a chlorine compound. A few cases of intestinal disturbance were reported nearby, but health authorities expect no further spread. Additional water samples are being tested.
City will experiment with concrete safety islands to ease pedestrian flow and curb intersection congestion. Chief Friddle noted a form for a concrete island north of Main and Commerce streets, with Silas McBee promising quick pouring this week. He cited mixed results from other cities and said the test is needed to improve downtown pedestrian conditions.
High Point prepares for the 23rd Annual Roll Call of the American Red Cross set for November 11 to 30 1941. About 00 volunteers will attend Monday meetings at the Sheraton Hotel to organize the solicitation before the Roll Call starts Tuesday. Local chair Mrs Horace Haworth announces separate divisions for Residential Business Industrial and a Negro Division led by Mrs Lillian B McDonnell. Details list dozens of section captains and workers across nine sections with leaders such as Mrs Jesse Washburn Mrs C T Ingram Jr Mrs James Lovelace Mrs Morris Jones J J Corrigan and others coordinating preparations for the drive.
Dozen seniors at High Point College were chosen for Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities. Selection followed a faculty vote recognizing outstanding campus leadership and scholarship. Recipients include Darrell Allred Archdale Bank Chilton High Point Jerry Coum han Freeport New York Franks Fernandez Clarksburg West Virginia Frank Harris Carrollton Georgia Russell Hughes Spencer West Virginia Harriet Berry High Point Grace Bivins Hilshoro Virginia Hunt Gretna Irene Parker High Point Geraltine Rash Union Grove North Carolina Iris Thacker High Point North Carolina
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