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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1939
Page
5
President Franklin D Roosevelt urged backing of local community chests in a radio address calling them the home front. He framed the 1939 mobilization for human needs as a national effort to aid families in want and preserve the family as the basis of society and democracy.
England's biggest blast furnace, 200 feet high with a capacity of 3,500 tons a week, has been lit in Scunthorpe marking a major steel industry milestone.
Shanghai authorities launch a drive against hoarding essential goods amid shortages. Officials vow swift action to curb price spikes and ensure stable supplies for residents and businesses.
Dr. Gerald Wendt, director of science and education at the New York World’s Fair, spoke at High Point College on the role of science in change. He highlighted synthetic processes in industry, predicted widespread air travel with bakelite aircraft components, and discussed synthetic food limits and gas masks’ psychological impact. The talk closed with anticipation of Earle Spicer’s October 27 lecture.
Seven divorces were granted this morning in the opening session of a jury term of civil cases in Municipal Court. Grounds included two years separation for five couples: Margaret Dunn Rushing and Forest Lee Rushing. Farrington Fogleman and F. F. Fogleman. William Clarence Dennis and Mary Fountain Dennis. Clarice Ridge Dabba and Henry Clay Dabbs. Mrs. Marie Roberts and Ivan Roberts. Evelyn Carruth Hoag and Wallace H Hoag were granted on statutory grounds, and William Irvin and Juanita Waters Irvin were granted due to lack of will or understanding at marriage. Black rhododendrons are found in some parts of Tibet.
Uncle Ray recalls Christopher Columbus known in Italian and Spanish forms and how his plan faced skepticism from rulers like King John II and King Ferdinand before Queen Isabella backed him. It notes the motive of trade with India, the miscalculation of Earth's size, and how a supposed mistake spurred the voyage.
The Dominican Republic is outlining new irrigation projects to bolster water supply and prevent drought impacts. Officials cite agricultural resilience and regional climate risks as drivers for expanded irrigation networks and modernized water management.
Don’t endure malaria chills and fever. At first sign take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, a tasteless quinidine and iron medicine said to combat malaria in the blood. Pleasant to take, even children. Buy the large size at drug stores.
Police investigated three service station break ins reported last night. Ernest Burton of the Downtown Service Station said a window was forced and a small amount of pennies drinks and sandwiches were missing. The Shell Station at Willowbrook and Commerce and another at High and Willowbrook were entered with little merchandise taken.
A historical note explains swans can fracture a man's leg with a single wing strike, a reminder of the birds' surprising power and danger in close encounters.
Registration for extension courses at High Point College opens Thursday afternoon October 12 from 4 to 5 30. Courses include Psychology Personality and What Shapes It taught by Dr C R Hinshaw English Masters of English Poetry by Miss Vera Idol Religious Education Comparative Religion by Dr P E Lindley and French by Dr N P Yarborough. These courses count toward teaching certificate renewal or upgrade.
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