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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1942
Page
2
All Negro civic organizations in High Point plan a War Bond and Stamp sale drive from November 9 to 20. A parade opens the drive, and a November 20 recital at William Penn High School ends it. The goal is 10000 dollars, with bonds and stamps sold at booths in Negro schools and business districts.
A military interview with a senior officer discusses troop behavior in wartime. He distinguishes a small one percent of indiscreet soldiers, notes London’s conditions, and argues that morals cannot be forced by uniform alone. Military police will act on misconduct but aim to support good conduct.
The report covers stable temperatures across North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia Mae north tonight with no worsening conditions. It emphasizes American resilience and soldiers earning respect from Britons as many U S troops are welcomed into homes and honored for their service.
Willkie told audiences that it is the world's job to help colonial peoples joining the United Nations to become free and independent nations with firm timetables for forming their governments. He cited four shared desires from 13 countries: support for UN victory, an offensive now, postwar liberty, and doubts about postwar commitment of leading democracies to freedom for others.
Australian forces pressed north through Owen Stanley ranges toward the pass end as the Japanese withdrew. Melbourne Herald report says by yesterday the advance neared two miles from the pass exit with enemy dead found in the hills, likely from illness or starvation after being cut off.
Dick Hayworth a 26 year old flying instructor at a Bennettsville air school was injured in a Monday crash. Doctors report pelvic injuries with no clear fracture and say his sight should be saved. Cadet William Blair 3rd piloted the plane and was fatally injured. Witnesses describe a barrel roll ending in a ground crash.
In a Commons address dated December 31 1941 Prime Minister Churchill explained that shore based aircraft could not support the Prince of Wales and Repulse due to Japanese attacks on Malaya airfields. He noted low clouds limited options and cited Phillips as having judged urgent naval action necessary with the sole carrier then in commission attached to the home fleet.
Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles, Soviet ambassador Maxim Litvinov, and British minister Sir Ronald Campbell signed a protocol. The document formalizes ongoing supply commitments from the United States and Great Britain to the Soviet Union, continuing the Moscow conference aid program. Welles said efforts to assist Russia were already at their maximum.
A Stockholm radio report said hostile actions were aimed at the German army with efforts to sabotage the Trondheim Mosjoen railway. A power station at Tannrem was dynamited, halting work at a naval base. Scores of Nazi backed Quisling followers were arrested for not showing enough activity for the Nazis.
Evangelist Dr James W Kramer known as Big Jim Kra mer will conduct services at First Baptist Church starting Sunday at 11 AM with evening services at 730 PM. Dr A B Conrad notes recent revivals at Shelby and Concord churches. Kramer is praised as the outstanding evangelist in America and will be joined by his wife Mrs Kramer on the trip to High Point. Dr A C Archibald calls him the greatest living church evangelist. Kramer's Denver home base and two months of prayer Services by Conrad precede the revival.
Cadet S Sprott Long formerly of High Point has finished navigation pre flight training at the Army Air Force school in Monroe Louisiana. He lived in High Point four years and worked at J C Penney in town before induction. He will soon begin the second leg of training to graduate as a second lieutenant.
Funeral service for John Henry White, 41, who died Sunday at his home 1124 Monthea Avenue, was held Tuesday at 3 pm from Yow's Funeral Home chapel. Dr. C E Rozzelle officiated. Pallbearers named were Clarence Lawe, Everett Marsh, Clarence Vernon, Reitzel Pitts, J C Turner, and Jesse Wall. Wesley Memorial Church choir sang. Mrs A H Whitley played piano. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
Samuel Hadley Spoon 81, longtime Archdale resident, died at home at 8:20 AM after months of declining health following a May heart attack. Born May 3, 1862 in Randolph County, he married Mary F. Smith in 1886. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Paul Burns of Greensboro, sister Mrs. John Humble of Asheboro, three grandchildren, and several relatives. Funeral Friday at 2:30 PM from Archdale Methodist Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
The page lists showings at Center Wake Island Bradhurst and Rialto with times for titles including Wings and The Women Ball of Fire Captain of the Clouds and other serials. A 1912 Florida catch is noted as the largest fish. a Stockholm dispatch reports German demands on Danish police posts and a Nazi model state invitation rejected by Denmark.
Judge D C McRae fined two African American witnesses 20 each for ignoring prior orders in the Jack Logran assault case. The court, noting the fourth appearance, ordered Cecia Gillard and Cletus Crump brought in and issued capiases. Jury trials granted to several individuals for lottery, prohibition, speeding, and other offenses, with various continuances, suspended sentences, and costs.
Miss Sue Thomas executive secretary of the girls reserves spoke to the High Point Exchange Club at the Sheraton Hotel, detailing community chest agencies and urging support for the home front amid a larger budget due to the Family Service Bureau Negro Scout executive and Civilian Defense Office. J E Lyon praised scrap collection by Junior Rangers, noting about 250000 pounds hauled to South Main Street, while Cameron Deens urged fire prevention week. J D Ross received a club gift before leaving for the Army. Frank Lee won attendance. M L Patrick introduced Thomas.
American shoe machinery could easily produce a billion pairs yearly if markets materials and skilled labor were available despite a record 498,400,000 pairs made in 1941 according to the Department of Commerce.
An old style advertisement notes a salve product named Penetro marketed as a pain relief and muscle ache remedy. It claims a 25 percent formulation and promises a double supply for 35 cents, promoting its use with a salve bar in mutton suet.
District Appeal Board No 4 in Asheboro sustains 1 A classification for Terrell G Womack city fireman after appeal filed by High Point through Fire Chief E K Ingram Also sustained are 3 B classifications for William A Metcalfe fire department lieutenant and John A McCain light department lineman
The office of civilian defense released a schedule for first aid classes at multiple venues. Instructors include Mrs. C T Ingram Jr and Mrs. John Lumpkin at Presbyterian Church, with sessions on Monday and Thursday mornings at 5 30. Wesley Memorial Church hosts Mrs. Matt Wall and Mrs. Pete Moffitt on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 3 00. Episcopal Church has Woodrow F Haywood and Ralph Harbinson on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7 30. Senior High cafeteria features Spencer Jackson and Leslie Andrews on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7 30. Ada Blair School lists Miss Kitty Mann and Miss Mary Ruth Woolen with Thursday evening classes and next week Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30. Emma Blair School offers J S Moffitt on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 30. Bay Street School shows Miss Jo Chapman and Miss Emily White with Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 30 this week. Future class schedule to be announced.
James J. Snider Sr died at his Denton area home at 3 20 AM after several weeks illness. He was born December 22 1880 in Davidson County and married to Betty Newsome Snider who survives along with Mrs Charles Black Thomasville route 1 Mrs F B Warner Thomasville route 1 J Howell Snider Denton Miss Lucy Snider of the home and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Denton Baptist Church at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon.
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