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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

17

Oklahoma Hails New Indian Hero Tom Stidham

Norman Oklahoma October 12 Sooners star Tom Stidham leads Oklahoma to a convincing win over Northwestern as the team eyes more success after a 7 7 draw with SMU. Oklahoma claims gridiron glory and national attention.

Norman Okla Oklahoma Will Rogers Jim Thorpe Sequoyah Checotah Big Tom Stidham University of Oklahoma Sooners Northwestern Ers Ain

Deacons Dominate Miami U Without Passes on Yardage Run

Wake Forest Deacons trounced Miami U last week by rushing for 3845 yards with zero passes. Alabama's sophomore back Jimmy Nelson played 60 minutes against Fordham, scoring the lone touchdown and igniting his team's offense.

Atlanta Wake Forest Miami U Jimmy Nelson Alabama Fordham

Georgia Faces Turmoil as Hodgson Injury Shocks Fans

The Georgia squad battles injuries and suspensions amid training breaches. Guard Winston Hodgson shoots off two toes, escalating discipline tensions as Coach Butts vows immediate action against any player violating training rules. Meanwhile North Carolina punters post solid averages led by Harry Dunkle.

Georgia Winston Hodgson Wallace Butts North Carolina Harry Dunkle George Stimweiss Jim Lalanne

Sooners Face Texas After Northwestern Test

In the run up to a clash with undefeated Texas Oklahoma fans wonder if the Sooners are truly great or if Northwestern was a psychological setup similar to the 8S. M. U. game, leaving the Orange Bowl memory hazy.

Texas Sooners Northwestern

Globe notes atmosphere compressed into shallow levels

The article observes that the earth's atmosphere is compressed into layers within a few miles of the surface, describing a shallow atmospheric structure and its implications for surface weather patterns.

European Ruler Answer to Previous Puzzle

A set of clues spans rulers, objects, and terms from ocean to elk to lava. Across entries include continental references and everyday items, with a vertical pattern weaving through the word list to solve a broader puzzle. The page blends wordplay and general knowledge prompts in a dated puzzle format.

Local Weather Summary and Temperature Readings

Cloudy with light rain this afternoon across the coast and interior east and central North Carolina. Tonight slight cooling in the south and east portions with scattered showers. Friday mostly cloudy with periods of sun and continued unsettled conditions. Official readings list temperatures and rainfall across multiple stations including Raleigh 22 1 00 and Wilmington 69 0 00 with varied amounts across cities.

North Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook North South Charlotte Official Weather Bureau Rytal Toovor Ines Ee Ee Birmingham NED Mt. Mone New Orleans New York Caeee Weariggton Sc Wilmington Memphis Cennesay Ce Meridian Isetvne Mobile Zittio Bock Raleigh Gan Angonio San Francisco Spartanburg

Georgia fugitive Gallogly faces possible long Texas stay

Fugitive Richard Gallogly, a Georgia life prisoner who killed a man, escaped six days ago and could remain in Texas for months even if extradition to Georgia is granted. His wife Vera, 28, surrendered on a fugitive warrant, bonded at 2500 dollars, and was released. Attorneys say appeals could delay any return, while Georgia seeks immediate extradition.

Dallas Tex Richard Gallogly Eorgia Texas Gallogly W. Lee O'Daniel Georgia Vera Jesse Martin Gallery

Two Suits Filed in Clerk of Court This Day

Louise Smith of High Point sues W D Smith of Asheboro for reasonable subsistence for herself and two minor children alleging marriage in 1923 and a 1938 departure due to cruel treatment. C N McCain and Agnes Pittman McCain sue Pierce-Butler Radiator Co of Syracuse NY and Rowland Supply Co of High Point for 500 dollars damages from defective plumbing at 1005 Rotary Drive.

Louise Smith High Point W. Dearn Smith Asheboro C. N. McCain Agnes Pittman McCain Pierce-Butler Radiator Company Syracuse N. Y Rowland Supply Company

Officials to Attend Dedication of Grade Crossing Elimination

A Chamber of Commerce committee outlined plans for November dedication of the Grade Crossing Elimination Project with public ceremonies on Main Street bridge and a banquet. Attendees expected include Governor Clyde R. Hoey and various state and railway officials. A commemorative brochure will narrate the project’s history and progress.

Chamber of Commerce Clyde R. Hoey Southern Railway State Highway Commission Main Street F. J. Sizemore Paul Ingle George E. Hutchens Merchants’ Association Earl N. Phillips H. G. Ilderton A. Coke Cecil A. H. Holton E. M. Dudley Fred Ni Tate R. T. Amos T. J. Kearns Capus M. Waynick J. E. Millis C. T. Ingram H. M. White Harold C. Bennett S. C. Clark C. F. Carroll, Jr

Former High Point Resident Dies in South Carolina Town

Jerry Maurof, 45, formerly of High Point North Carolina, died at his Blacksburg South Carolina home after a short illness. He is survived by his widow Pat Kelly, a High Point native. Services set for Friday at 11 a.m. with interment at Oakwood Cemetery in High Point at 4 p.m.

Enterprise Blacksburg N. C Jerry Maurof High Point Pat Kelly Oakwood

Crane County Texas Holds Nation's Smallest Population

Crane County Texas is noted as having the smallest population of any county in the United States in the referenced discussion of demographic rankings.

Crane County Texas United States

WPA rolls show 43588 rise in last week of September

WPA reports 1,833,202 persons on work relief rolls as of October 4, up 43,588 from the prior week. Officials note the gain reflects stronger relief demand as winter approaches and compare the total to the 1939 low of 1,660,000 reached last month.

WPA Washington Works Projects Administration

Former sorority official dies at home in Texas

Orange Texas October report states Mrs Nita Hill Stark 49 former national grand secretary of Pi Beta Phi sorority and wife of H J Luther Sark died at home last night.

Texas Orange Tex Nita Hill Stark Pi Beta Phi Sorority H. J. Luther Sark

California Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad

A traditional children's laxative ad extols California Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle relief for constipation. It emphasizes the remedy’s palatable flavor, long usage by mothers, and doctors’ endorsements, urging readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist.

California

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