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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1939
Page
5
California voters face a November decision on a $30 weekly pension plan for unemployed residents over 50. Southern California backers push the scheme while Northern California skeptics resist, amid a heated, organized campaign with a large volunteer base and proposed financing through warrants and a state bank.
NEA Service Special Correspondent reports in San Francisco that bets say the Ham and Eggs pension plan will fail, while California officials warn of financial chaos if enacted. Banks question warrants as non money, and supporters tout tax and cash reserve claims amid opposition fears of state bankruptcy and capital flight.
Snyder reported from the Caribbean that foreign submarines may have been in the area since August. The Virgin Islands governor, cited by Snyder, said a large submarine could be delivering fuel and supplies to smaller subs along the Caribbean coast.
Oct 14 report from Sam W. Fowler lists Sedgefield Inn at 98 percent, Coral and Hillcrest Tourist Homes at 97, and other rural Guilford tourist homes scoring in the mid to high eighties. Ratings cover Ward's Camp, Midway Camp, and Carolina Clut among others.
TVA Chief Power Engineer J A Krug says the Tennessee Valley Authority now operates as a going enterprise with September revenues over 1 25 million and annualized 15 million from electricity sales. The system serves 330000 customers, up from 70000 eight months ago, with expansion possible into northeastern Mississippi and northern Alabama.
The record notes Cabins at 84.5 near Sedgefield Tavern Cabins listed as 80 in the C class. The Carolina Tourist Camp appears on route 79 with a grade of 75.
The Federal Trade Commission filed complaints against Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co New York and Stephano Brothers Philadelphia accusing price discrimination under the Robinson Patman Act. Liggett allegedly gave free goods to some customers and offered a 60 day payment term with a 2 percent discount to certain jobbers while others received 10 days. The actions allegedly included compensating distributors like chain stores for services such as counter and window displays.
Giles Y. Newton of Gibson North Carolina and Washington DC campaigned in Thomasville on October 14 as part of a statewide drive for the 1940 race. He planned a thorough canvass of the Eighth district meeting political leaders and learning precincts.
The Rt Rev Edwin A Penick bishop of the North Carolina diocese will preach and administer confirmation at Saint Marys Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 am. He is a Raleigh cleric born in 1887 in Frankfort Kentucky and educated at the University of the South Harvard and Virginia Seminary. He has served in Bennettsville Columbia and Charlotte and was World War I chaplain. Officials invite High Point residents and members of other churches to attend.
Stockton California coach Amos Alonzo Stagg has purchased an athletic field adjoining the College of the Pacific. The field will be named Knoles Field in honor of Dr. Tully Knowles, president of Pacific, who signed Stagg after his departure from Chicago.
Raleigh will host a five day Interstate Conference on Auto motive Taxation with North Carolina represented by former State Senator S Gilmer Sparger and C M Byers of Charlotte. Sparger cites high motor vehicle taxes and urges united action by groups to seek relief noting North Carolina motorists paid over 18.4 million in gasoline taxes in the first nine months and state revenue from motor vehicle cash revenues averages over 2.5 million monthly. He compares motorist taxes to all state taxes and highlights a national scope while outlining a diverse conference program with officials from the oil industry and varied public and private groups.
The Denton Auxiliary circle one met at Mrs. Hazel Short’s home with Miss Lillie Denton as associate hostess and Mrs. Ruth Hoover presiding. A new member, Mrs. Garland Morris, joined. Wanda Morris led the social hour and plans were made for a musical tea on October 12 from 7 to 9 at Mrs. Charles Hoover’s home.
Asheboro couples Mr. and Mrs. Clinard Sexton and family spent the week end here with friends. Miss Ruth Morris and Miss Josephine Hill were in Greensboro with Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Mul. E. O. Cutting and Mrs. Rachel Kivett of High Point visited Sunday. Clay Loftin and Greensboro kin spend the week here with relatives. R. L. Penry and family visited near Asheboro. Women’s Work branch meeting was held at First Methodist Church Winston Salem Tuesday. Laurence Everhart of Winston-Salem visited relatives here over the week end.
Fine salt should be used to clean pearl handled items and then polished with a chamois to restore luster and protect the delicate surfaces. The method emphasizes gentle abrasives and careful drying to prevent damage.
One third of the nation’s total water power in its history originated in the northwest region. The statement highlights the region’s significant early contribution to the United States’ hydroelectric development.
James B. Dudley High School riders shut out William Penn 14 to 0 at Memorial Stadium Greensboro. Dudley scored on a 60 yard punt return in the first quarter and then dominated the rest of the game as Gate City moved ahead early and kept the Tigers stymied.
The High Point Teachers Forum opened its first regular session of the school year at William Penn High School. It approved the annual activities program, backed a juvenile delinquency conference, formed a budget committee, and aligned with the Alpha Art Club on a civic project. New teachers Lynch and Barable of Leonard Street School and Miss Gilmer of Fairview Street were welcomed and joined for the year.
Mrs. Eva M. McQuiter Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen and William Allen motored to Great Falls D C Wednesday to attend the funeral of their uncle Henry Allen.
The steering committee for the Municipal Colored Park beautification will meet at William Penn High School this evening at 8 o clock.
Elizabeth City October 14. G R R Little chairman of the board of trustees announced the election of H L Trigg as college president to succeed the late J H Bias. Trigg has spent the past 11 years as supervisor of Negro high schools in the State Department of Education.
The article notes that American Indians used totem poles as grave markers and idols. It states ashes of cremated braves were placed within the poles.
Asheboro Oct 14 A mass meeting to discuss a proposed sanitary project bringing water and sewer lines to North Asheboro Balfour and Central Falls is set for Tuesday Oct 24 in the Balfour schoolhouse J H Wylie Randolph County sanitary officer says a State Board of Health representative will outline requirements Speakers will discuss merits and the project’s prospects The plan emerged Aug 24 when B M Armfield Greensboro office Burlington Mills outlined a district and water sales to city limits If approved construction would be funded by bonds and WPA contracted work through a sanitary district under state oversight and a 51 percent property owner vote
A Japanese military spokesman said United States officials offered apologies and compensation for wounding a Japanese policeman in an altercation with an American marine. The commandant of the U S Marines detachment and a vice consul assured the Japanese garrison commander the marine would be tried by court martial, with the matter treated as a local issue.
American forces no longer use buglers to wake troops as reveille is recorded and broadcast by loudspeakers. The change marks a shift from live to automated morning signals across bases.
Deep River activity includes annual chicken stew hosted by Mrs. H H White and Mrs. C M Borum for Jamestown teachers. Rex Williard visits Newark. Miss Ruth Wood weekends in Charlotte. Cuba topic at Henry and Olivia Cox Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mrs Dora Horney. Ouster supper planned at Mrs Lydia Thrift home. Multiple visits, travels, and illnesses noted among townspeople. Marriage of Adolphus Gossett and Marjorie Atkinson reported from Colfax.
It is not always possible to correct faulty sight by fitting of glasses. Eye ailments do not always arise from factors within the eye itself.
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