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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1939

Page

2

Legal Battle For Booze Fights In T ville Court

Special to The Enterprise reports a major liquor seizure dispute in Thusiaville. Davidson County officers seized 220 cases of liquor that the High Point court released, with state counsel arguing seizure legality and impending attempts to reconsign. The case, valued around 3500, may reveal names of those connected to the cargo as evidence is presented.

Thusiabville Thamasville Thomasville-Highoint Highoint Court Davison County Davidson Punty Clement Greensboro High Point Atlanta Baltimore High High Point

Clover Brand dairies employee dies in Reidsville truck crash

M Fred Crawford a 40 year old Clover Brand Dairies inspector from Reidsville was fatally injured when his truck failed to negotiate a curve on Wentworth road overturned pinning him in the wreckage. Surviving are his wife and three sons. funeral services set for graveside Saturday at 2 30 p m at Russell's Funeral Home Thomasville.

Reidsville Fred Crawford Wentworth Clover Brand Dairies High Point Colan Crawford Thomasville Bill Jack Crawford Crawford Russell

Luther Gable Seriously Injured In Greensboro Accident

Luther Gable of route one High Point sustained a fractured skull and multiple injuries when a car door flew open and pitched him into the road. His son Paul, who was driving, reported him in critical condition at St. Leo's Hospital in Greensboro.

Greensboro Luther Gable Route One High Point Paul Gable St. Leo's Hospital

Local North Carolina Weather Prospects Tonight Through Saturday

Generally fair conditions with warmer mountains tonight and Saturday partly cloudy. Hatteras to Jacksonville sees moderate northeasterly winds becoming variable. Sandy Hook to Hatteras reports north winds shifting to fresh southwest with rain possible Saturday afternoon in the north portion.

North Carolina Hatteras Jacksonville Sandy Hook South Portion North Portion

English rebuff not adequate liberals claim

The piece reports that after Chamberlain rejected Hitler's terms, the public and press urged action. It notes expected parliamentary debate, a possible radio address to the empire, and continued emphasis on German responsibility for the war. The Times and Telegraph applaud the stance and warn against reliance on Hitler's assurances.

House of Commons Chamberlain Lloyd George Hitler Empire United States Germany Britain France Daily Telegraph Times

Chicago dairy and egg prices and receipts report

Chicago creamery butter prices show a 284 to 294 percent range with various quality grades and receipts. Egg figures list 4 174 cases of fresh graded eggs with local and firsts classifications and current receipts, reflecting 1944-20 and refrigerator extras.

Chicago

Graduation for High Point Safety Driving class held tonight

The High Point Safety Driving class led by Prof. C A Smith completes three week course with closing exercises in City Hall council room. Rupert T. Pickens speaks and certificates are awarded. Twenty four students finish and can enroll in a new class starting Monday or later.

High Point Prof C. A. Smith Rupert T. Pickens North Carolina General Assembly

Garner Works for New Compromise in Repeal Debate

In a public stance Garner urges a middle ground on repeal. He notes the cabinet is unlikely to back an unlimited war boom and cites names like Edward R. Stettinius Jr and Henry Ford as figures who could be questioned in any inquiry.

Garner NEW Compromise Edward R. Stettinius, Jr Henry Ford Lamont du Pont Eugene G. Grace Walter 8. Gifford Owen D

British War Aims Seen as Annihilation of German People

Dietrich and Nazi leaders claim Chamberlain’s speech signals England’s intention to wage war to annihilate Germany. They allege Britain, relying on the United States, pushed for war, while threatening heavy air and naval action to break Britain’s blockade.

Chamberlain England Germany Mussolini France Champertain Versailles Dietrich Hitler Britain United States House of Commons Great Britain Washington Soviet Russia Italy

80th Birthday Observed By Mrs. Ferree

Mrs Jennie Pickett Ferree of High Point observed her 80th birthday at 300 Steele Street with friends. Born October 12 1859 in Davidson County she endured Reconstruction and the Ku Klux Klan era. She and her husband Dr Tyson Ferree Sr had six children. four survive. She is blind but independent and values a wholesome life and faith.

W. A. Bmins Jennie Pickett Ferree Steele Street Davidson Ferree Davidson County High Point Samuel Aseneth Pickett Ku Klux Klan Jennie Pickett Bethany Jennie Trinity College Randolph County Tyson T. Ferree Methodist Protestant Church North Carolina Robert G. Ferree Asheboro James O’'Hannon Grace Bernard Alexander, Va Fern Ferree Robert Bank of Randolph Fern Pickett Cotton Mills J. W

Finland readies emergency measures as war tensions rise

Finland strengthens defense staffing and ordains a moratorium on mobilized individuals taxes. E von Born named minister without portfolio. J O Soederhjelm replaces A E Rautavacera as justice minister. Erkko defends Finland's right to independence while praising the US. Paasikivi sends a lengthy message to cabinet.

E. von Born Finland Diet Kallio A. E. Rautavacera J. O. Soederhjelm Helsinki DNB Elias Erkko United States

Scandinavia Sees Severe Hour Amid European Moves

Politiken calls the moment a very severe hour for neutral states as Russia revises the Baltic situation and great powers shift. It warns small neutrals may keep neutrality yet feel the war’s pressure, with many fearing who will dominate after Europe’s upheavals.

Copenhagen Politiken Russia Baltic Europe Chamberlain Social Demokraten Germany Italy America Roosevelt

Roosevelt faces questions on Baltic peace and European mediation

The President said Steinhardt delivered a message to Moscow about Baltic peace and Finland's independence. He dismissed unverified submarine rumors and discussed Hitler's mediation notions, noting the US seeks understanding but avoids entangling in European disputes. Senators split on Roosevelt as mediator and armistice ideas.

Baltic Finland Moscow Steinhardt Kremlin South Atlantic Adolf Hitler Roosevelt Great Britain Germany United States France Hitler Berlin Otto Dietrich Chamberlain Europe Senate Johnson Colo Mr. Roosevelt Pittman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wheeler Mont

Deputies Seize 200 Gallon Whiskey Still North of Summerfield

Guilford County deputies and sheriff captured a 200 gallon whiskey still north of Summerfield last night. The distillers had fled, leaving behind the entire run of whiskey already completed. Only one gallon from a prior run was found among the seized liquor.

Greensboro Guilford County Summerfield

Safety Council To Meet Here Tonight

The Central Piedmont Safety Council will meet at 7 30 this evening at the Sheraton Hotel to discuss Visional Handicaps In Industry with Dr Robert N Walker of Winston Salem and T W Wilson of the state industrial commission slated to attend. Officers include O B Harville chairman D M Davidson vice chairman Miss Cumandell secretary and Harry Myers treasurer.

Robert N. Walker Winston-Salem Central Piedmont Safety Council Sheraton Hotel T. W. Wilson State Industrial Commission Harville Adams-Millis Corporation D. M. Davidson Minneola Manufacturing Company Gibsonville Miss Cumandell Marshall Field Company Spray Harry Myers Vick Chemical Company Greensboro

Rites Held for Mrs. Cora Barber Lewis

Funeral services for 79 year old Mrs. Cora Barber Lewis were held at her daughter's home in High Point with Dr. E H Blackard Dr L B Hayes and Rev D W Helsabeck presiding. A quartet sang and pallbearers included grandsons and nephews. Interment followed at Guilford Memorial Park mausoleum.

Cora Barber Lewis High Point Louis P. Magnin Cedron Avenue E. H. Blackard Wesley Memorial Methodist Church L. B. Hayes D. W. Helsabeck North Hamilton Street J. Gurney Briggs J. W. Garrett John Peacock W. B. Hall Joe Perkins Wilbur Lewis Roy Lewis Gilbert Lewis Robert Lewis Clyde Lewis David Barber C. W. Grubb Glenn Lewis Guilford Memorial Park Greensboro Road

Prisoner Taking Patrols Halted by Germans on Front

Allied lines report German patrols repulsed along the 100 mile front between the Moselle and Rhine with a calm night noted by the general staff. French efforts resume attacks after five days of defense. Finnish Soviet tensions and Baltic power shifts loom as diplomatic moves overshadow combat.

Moselle Rhine Warndt Germany Baltic Finland

Lindley Addresses Students On How To Enjoy The Bible

Dean P. E. Lindley spoke at High Point College chapel on enjoying the Bible. He urged readers to know the Bible, noting its depth and simplicity, and offered three points: enter the religious spirit, choose proper parts, and follow a consistent study plan.

P. E. Lindley High Point College

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