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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1939

Page

2

Minister J Clyde Auman Reports Bible Course Growth

Pastor J Clyde Auman of Community Methodist Church shared progress on the high school Bible course in Thomasville and nearby counties. The program, for juniors, earns one graduation unit and has expanded to three county schools with support from school officials.

Thomasville J. Clyde Auman Community Methodist Church Pmasville Asville Point Ministers’ Association Auman Naomie S$. Howie China

Obituary: L Orville Williard Dies at 70 in High Point Jamestown Areas

Funeral services for L Orville Williard 70 a prosperous farmer of Greensboro Road were held at his home then at Jamestown Methodist Church with Rev G W Fink and others. Interment was at Oakwood Memorial Park. Survived by wife Mary Ann Yokeley two daughters and two grandchildren. Tory emphasis on community work and unfinished projects noted.

L. Orville Williard Greensboro Road G. W. Fink Jamestown Hervie Wayne Jay Coy Levi Neece Williard High Point Will Clay Williard Winston-Salem R. R. Ragan R. H. Hayworth D. M. Bundy R. E. Bundy T. H. Bundy J. R. Willis W. G. Wiley Joseph Williard Phoebe Swaim Williard John M. Williard J. Baxter Hastings Williard Forsyth County Mary Ann Yokeley Guilford County Benbow Deep River M. L. Bales George J. Johnson Joseph Williard Bales James William Johnson

Invents icroscope Device By Sergeant McMahon In North Carolina

In a meeting of the North Carolina Ac tron for Identification it was revealed that Sergeant W. McMahon head of the year of identification in the Point Police Department devised a contrivance to convert an ordinary comparison microscope into a utility microscope. The first attachment, owned by McMahon, is being marketed by a leading U S laboratory and will equip local bureaus without costly new gear.

North Carolina Actron Orday W. McMahon Point Police Department McMahon United States

Undefined health tonic pitch text

An advertisement urges readers to buy a stomachic tonic advertised as boosting vitality and appetite. It promises rapid benefits and claims full directions and formulas are on each bottle with an $8.5.-a price. It emphasizes non organic causes for fatigue and suggests starting treatment today at local drug stores.

S.S

U S Continues Polish Relation Recognition of Potocki Ambassador

The United States will continue to recognize Poland's government in exile with Count Jerzy Potocki as ambassador in Washington and Mr. Biddle remaining near the government. The move affirms legality of the transfer of powers to President Raczkiewicz in Paris and discusses Sikorski's pledge to recruit 200000 Poles in North America.

Poland Jerzy Potocki Washington Biddle United States Moscicki Romania

Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Each Reported in City

One new case of diphtheria and one of scarlet fever were the only communicable diseases reported to the city health department in the past week.

North Carolina Forecast Partly Cloudy Coast to Inland

Partly cloudy interior with possible light rain on the coast tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures warmer in western sections Tuesday.

North Carolina West

Swedish Vessel Sunk and One Captured Off Irish Coast

On September 24, the 4,646 ton freighter Hazelside was shelled and torpedoed near the Irish coast, with one Swedish vessel sunk and another captured. The Clement, owned by Booth American Line, operates between U S and South American ports and is based in Liverpool, England.

Hazelside Irish Clement Booth American Line United States South America Liverpool England

Hitler Ciano Rush Through Conference and German High Command

Observers note a European mission vibe as Mussolini is eyed as mediator. A communique reports the Hela Peninsula surrender and Warsaw occupation as German forces advance. Western front artillery and recon activity noted, with a British plane shot down near Padeborn.

Hans Lammers Mussolini Berlin Il Duce Ciano Hitler von Ribbentrop Hela Peninsula Baltic Sea von Unruh Warsaw Padeborn Weser

German raider rumors swirl over Cap Norte and other ships

Shipping circles in Buenos Aires speculate on the German raider behind the Clement sinking. They note at least six German merchantmen have left Brazilian and Argentine ports since the war began and remain unreported, including the Cap Norte. The Cap Norte sailed from Recife with fuel, escorted by two fuel and food freighters, and is among the fastest South Atlantic liners.

Buenos Aires Clement Cap Norte Recife

Swedish Steamer Gun Sunk. Crew of 18 Rescued

The Swedish steamer Gun of 1,198 tons was torpedoed off Hanstholm Jutland. Her crew of 18 were rescued. The vessel built in 1891 was bound for Antwerp with Gothenburg as home port.

Stockholm Sweden Hanstholm Jutland Antwerp Gothenburg Copenhagen Denmark Ekstrabladet Algeria Baltic Sea Kiel Germany Genoa Baltic Stevens V. Steen-Christensen Vendia North Sea

Soviet to Seek Baltic Pacts Reorient Lithuania Policy

Reported move to pursue new Baltic pacts as Lithuania policy reorientation follows Soviet pacts with Germany and Estonia. Estonia reportedly signed a pact with Russia on Sept 28 granting vital military privileges to the Soviet Union while Latvia’s foreign minister traveled to Moscow.

Germany Estonia Russia Soviet Union Moscow

Chicago Produce Market Update Confusing Amid Details

Chicago market report lists butter at 996 916 unsettled creamery scores and varying percentages, with carrot figures and estimates from Kees firm 4 019. The fragment shows unsettled butter creamery and mixed percentages, hinting at price activity without clear conclusions.

Chicago

Fiery Cardinal Mundelein Dies

Cardinal Mundelein, longtime Chicago archbishop and priestly leader, dies after a career marked by church building and public stances. He fostered major events including the 1926 Eucharistic Congress and built St. Mary's of the Lake Seminary. he faced public scrutiny over remarks about Adolf Hitler and shared ties with President Roosevelt. Born 1872 in New York City, Mundelein rose to cardinal in 1924 and influenced Catholic life across the United States.

United States Cardinal Mundelein Pius XI Adolf Hitler Roosevelt White House Chicago Jean Crones First Catholic Congress St. Mary’s of the Lake Theological Seminary Mundelein Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli Pope Pius XII Pacelli Father Charles &. Coughlin Rome Mother Cabrini America George Mundelein Bowery New York City Manhattan College St. Vincent's Seminary Beatty Brooklyn James Edward Quigley Hie

Pittman Defends Embargo Loans Status In Debate

Senator Pittman argues to keep the arms embargo, defending 90 day credits for belligerents and condemning any sales of American armaments to beligerents. He cites neutral nation routes and warns of risk to seamen, urging vigilance against entangling policies.

Gillette Iowa United States Nye R-Nd Johnson Calif Pittman Nevada France Great Britain Germany Russia Italy Romania Yugoslavia Fdr Roosevelt China Japan Cumming Pacific South Atlantic

Education Day Observed At Springfield Friends Church

Charles W. Phillips of Woman's College UNC Greensboro spoke at Springfield Friends Church during its annual educational rally day. About 200 Allen Jay School pupils performed a musical program under Mrs. T Bennison's direction. Co C Haworth chaired the education committee and introduced leaders.

Charles W. Phillips Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro Springfield Friends Church Springfield North Carolina Phillips Allen Jay School

French Forces Drive Deep as Mines Are Cleared on Western Front

French forces cleared 6000 German planted mines in one area, claiming a shell set off a 1000 meter mine chain. They reported capturing a few prisoners with information on German defenses for an advance toward the Siegfried Line. Paris said German troops on the western front have doubled in a month, with 50 divisions and over a million men.

Siegfried Line Germany Saar Blies Lauter France United States Canada Wladislaw Sikorski Russia Zweibruecken Saarbruecken Saarelouis Saar Paris Count Galeazzo Ciano Berlin Italy

Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Anthony

Mrs. Nannie Anthony 82 died yesterday at her son O L Anthony’s Asheboro home after several weeks illness. Funeral services at Glenora Baptist Church this afternoon at three, with interment in the church cemetery. Survived by son O L Anthony another son W Anthony and brother Rufus Hodgin of Greensboro Route one.

Nannie Anthony Asheboro Oo. L. Anthony Glenora Baptist Church O. L. Anthony Mr. W. Anthony Rufus Hodgin Greensboro

New Bus Route Put Into Service In City

Hundreds rode the new Duke Power Company buses as a consolidated route connects West Green Street to North Main Street. The twenty minute service runs from North Main and Washington, through Green Ward and Prospect, past High Point College, to Centennial and back, extending to the city limits.

Duke Power Company L. C Red Ward Street Prospect Street Prospec Silk Street Reurn North Main Washington Main Street Church Street Lindsay Jones Church Streets Jones Street Rotary Street Parkway Hardover Street Edgedale Hillcrest Drive Lexington Avenue High Point Montlieu Avenue Montlieu High Point College Centennial Avenue Washington Street

Fall YMCA Opens Today With Broad Activity Schedule

The Fall YMCA program begins today offering calisthenics swimming volleyball handball indoor baseball boxing wrestling athletics basketball weight lifting badminton and life saving. Classes run 10 to 11 each morning with additional for business men from 11 to 12 later. cadets juniors and young men start at 3:15 to 9:45 p m.

Guilford County North South Carolina Greensboro Piedmont Draper

Soviet Balkans plan may keep region neutral under Kremlin

Moscow moves to shape Southeastern Europe with a Balkan peace plan tied to regaining Bessarabia and securing a Turkish alliance to control the Black Sea. Kremlin talks with Sukru Saracoglu and Vyacheslav Molotov centered on keeping the Dardanelles closed to allied warships and limiting Western Europe involvement.

Moscow Russia Baltic Estonia Europe Balkans Kremlin Romania Bessarabia Turkey Black Sea France Britain Dardanelles Sukru Saracoglu Vyacheslaff Molotoff Joseph Stalin Vladimir Potemkin Rumania Grigore Gafencu Balkan

Britain Arms for World War Strength Amid Battle Reports

Britain declares force planes and 15 German fighters engaged in a half hour battle, with three British planes shot down and two German planes downed. It notes eight of twelve British crew escaped by parachute and a British squadron leader continued his mission while a gunner attacked pursuers. Churchill asserts early victory conditions and cites Poland, Russia warnings, and U boats under British naval watch.

Hitler Churchill France Britain Poland Russia Europe

All-Vegetable Black-Draught Laxative Promotes Sleep

An old advertisement touts BLACK-DRAUGHT as a gentle all-vegetable laxative. A quarter to half-teaspoonful on the tongue with water is claimed to ease constipation while aiding sleep, with the main ingredient described as an intestinal tonic to tone muscles. Millions of packages sold.

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Ev. J. Clyde Auman J. Allman Rse Association C. C. Siamson Mr. Anman Ken Orville Williard Apo Longuucicu Hamilton and High Streets Rene Howe Sontata U. S Palace Theatre Salem Street Betty Grable Jackie Coogan Oaly Charlotte N. C Official Weather Bureau Asheville Esa Columbia Eh Cours Denver Detroit Evansville Galveston Hatteras Jacksonville Key West Little Rock Los Angeles Memphis Meridian Miami Etves St. Paul Mobile Mt. Mitchell New Orleans Eeewe Neers New York Hela Borah League of Nations Senate Capitol Garner Duke Y.M.C.A Sumter Grimes Street
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