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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1939
Page
15
Local aviation enthusiasts organize the Flying Squadron to boost public awareness that flying is safe. They plan an event to show aviation’s accessibility, and a future trip in an airplane is mentioned to highlight the experience.
High Point chapter of the American Red Cross plans a November Roll Call from 14th to 18th with Mrs. W B Thomas and Mrs. John Clinard Jr as co chairs. Officials cite heightened wartime need and growing memberships while stressing it as an invitation to enroll in local national and international Red Cross service.
The Salvation Army at 8601 South Main Street will host four nightly meetings from Tuesday to Friday at 7 30 pm. Greensboro Winston Salem Salisbury and Concord officers attend with visiting corps bands. Adjutant Lamar Major Satterfield Captain Wilmer and Captain Prout lead each evening. The public is invited.
High Point public schools plan American Education Week from November 5 to 11 with the theme Education for the American Way of Life. Each of 13 units will run individual programs led by school staff across the city and expect about 4 000 visitors.
Plans are complete for the premiere of the High Point Civic Orchestra to be held at the Junior High School auditorium on Tuesday evening October 17 at 830. George Henry directs with Fred Kimball assisting. The non profit group formed to provide playing opportunities and to offer the city quality orchestral music.
O E Davis announces a three day study conference on juvenile delinquency sponsored by the High Point Juvenile Court and the North Carolina State Board of Charities and Public Welfare. Noted speakers include Dr Wiley B Sanders Dr Flemmie Kittrell and Mrs Bess N Rosa with sessions at Leonard Street Fairview and William Penn High Schools.
Donations to the milk fund reach 867.50 after October closures. Mrs. C. T. am Jr., chairwoman, notes gifts from the Over Teacups Club and two anonymous contributions of 9.75 and 5.00 since October 1.
An old time community sing is set for this afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army hall on South Main Street. Ample seating will be available and the public is invited.
The co chairs stated they will form an organization immediately and assign responsibilities for the Roll Call to a compact group of committees, outlining the structure and tasks to support the effort.
A twilight concert of sacred and classical music is set for 4 to 5 pm at Floral Garden Cemetery. Artists include Mrs. William Asher, Homer Rhodeheaver, Nelson Eddy, Fritz Kreisler, Caruso, Jesse Crawford, Enrico Caruso, and others with programs by Schumann, Liszt, Beethoven, Dvorak, Schubert and more.
Meldon Holmes says Realtor marks a high standard in real estate as urban values grow. The High Point Board distributes a National Association pamphlet clarifying history status and allowed use by active members and certain outsiders with board permission.
The second meeting of the Northwestern District School Masters Club will be held at Woman's College on Wednesday October 18 at 6 30 p m A program is arranged by the program committee led by Dr John H Cook of Woman's College Greensboro After the program a business meeting will be held.
High Point College gears up for Homecoming Friday October 20 with a Panthers vs Mountaineers football game at Albion Millis Stadium at 8 pm. Lions Club sponsors proceeds for charity while Thursday parade kicks off festivities and “High Point Days” elicit bargain values from merchants. Alumni meet at 5 30 pm before kickoff and open house follows in Wrenn Memorial Library with alumni association president W D Lewis in charge.
The Piedmont Baptist Association plans a two day gathering at First Baptist Church in Reidsville starting Wednesday October 18 at 9 00 am. Grover H. Jones will give the moderator’s report as Rev T L Sasser leads praise and prayer Macon speakers include Rev John A Garner Dr A B Conrad Rev A L Falk and Col F P Hobgood among others with topics on magnifying Christ in public morals and mission opportunities.
A committee formed to plan a celebration for the completion of the tracks depression project will meet at the Sheraton Hotel Monday at 12 15 PM. Co chairmen are I Paul Ingle and George E Hutchens with F J Sizemore filing secretary duties. tentative dates for the observance are November 8 or 15.
The Maharaja of Marvin’s war gift to Britain totaled 1 775 000 dollars. A campaign against cruelty to don keys began in Eire. Britain ordered 2 250 000 dollars worth of sandbags in Calcutta.
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