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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1939

Page

2

Weather Outlook for Southeast States

North Carolina sees generally fair skies tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures. South Carolina expects fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with a warmer coastal edge and cooler north. Georgia forecasts fair weather tonight and Wednesday with slight warmth in the southeast and cooler air to the north. Virginia remains fair with colder tonight and Wednesday, especially in the east.

North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Virginia

North to northwest winds shift along coast with fair weather

Coastal forecast describes fresh to moderate north and northwest winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras and Hatteras to Jacksonville. Weather remains fair tonight and Wednesday with winds easing near Cape Hatteras and stronger on the northern segment.

Sandy Hook Hatteras Jacksonville Cape Hatteras

City wins tax sale on ten High Point parcels

Ten parcels were taken over by the city of High Point in a tax sale conducted yesterday by delinquent taxes and street assessments commissioner H L Baumgardner. Some lots contained residences and other structures. Bids: Odell Overcash and wife 1202 Thissell Street one lot East Green Street 869.30. Lonnie McCombs and wife Lillie 228 Reed Street 121.50. Wm H Saunders and wife two lots Hilltop Mrs Dora E Richardson et al 119 English and Lindsay Broad and English 1153.41. John Michael et al 204 North Street one vacant North one vacant Moon 573.72.

High Point H. L. Baumgardner Odell Overcash Thissell Street East Green Street Lonnie McCombs Lillie Reed Street Wm. H. Saunders Hilltop Dora E. Richardson Als Lindsay John Michael North Street

Turko Russian talks stalled by ministerial absence

Sukru Saracoglu, Turkish foreign minister, met in the Kremlin for two hours as conflicting reports said a snag delayed a Russia Turkey accord. Moscow press noted possible further talks with Turkish officials as regional diplomacy stretched through an unsettled status.

Russia Ukraine Sukru Saracoglu Kremlin Istanbul Balkans Saracoglu

Poole Child 5 Dies After Short Hospital Stay

Charles Loyd Poole aged 5 died shortly after 7 p m Monday at a local hospital after only a few hours of admission. Born in Alexander County on August 25 1934 he was the son of Rev Charles J Poole and Cordia Campbell Poole. Surviving are his parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs R M Campbell of this city and Mr and Mrs E E Poole Gilreath NC with great grandmother Mrs J H Moore of Pores Knob NC. The body will be returned to the Campbell home at 417 Walnut Street Tuesday afternoon for funeral services at Bethany Baptist Church near North Wilkesboro Wednesday at 11 a m conducted by Revs A E Watts F C Watts and Tommy Swinson with interment in the church cemetery.

Charles Loyd Poole Alexander County Charles J Cordia Campbell Poole Pores Knob N. C Route 1 R. M. Campbell City E. E. Poole Gilreth J. H. Moore Peres Knob Walnut Street Bethany Baptist Church North Wilkesboro A. E. Watts F. C. Watts Tommy Swinson

Patterson Baby Dies at Home of Parents

Charles Henry Patterson Jr. five months old died at his parents 1601 Larkin Street shortly before 10 p m Monday after three days of pneumonia He was born May 10 1989 in High Point son of Charles H and Ruby Bryant Patterson Surviving are the parents and grandparents R K Patterson and D W Bryant all of the city Funeral services were held at 3 30 p m today from the residence by Rev O L Easter Lebanon Methodist Church with burial in Lebanon Methodist Cemetery

Charles Henry Patterson, Jr Larkin Street High Point Charles H. and Ruby Bryant Patterson R. K. Patterson D. W. Bryant

Dog Bites Goat and That's News

Myrtle Matthews charged Perry Street with allowing a dog to run at large after her goat was bitten. Testimony described a German police dog versus a bulldog. witnesses noted stray dogs nearby. Judge D C MacRae continued prayer for judgment on condition the dog be kept up in future.

Myrtle Matthews Negress Jerry Little Perry Street Myrtle Jerry D. C. MacRae

Mrs. Maggie Myrick Dies After Stroke At 68

Mrs. Maggie Myrick 68 widow of Jesse Myrick died at her Redding Street home at 12 45 AM after a stroke. A native of Davidson County she is survived by three sons Walter G Danville Va William L South Carolina and Grover High Point and a daughter Ida Myrick High Point. The body will lie in state at the home of Mrs. J M Hayworth from 5 PM today until the funeral at 11 AM tomorrow. Service will be at the Hayworth home with interment at Chapel Cemetery near Lexington.

Maggie Myrick Jesse Myrick Redding Street Hayworth Chapel Lexington

Lutheran Brotherhood to Hold Wednesday Meeting

The Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening at 6 30.

Lutheran Brotherhood Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood

Daring Bombers Hit Training Vessel and Sinking Site Revealed

Reported air raids on British naval centers describe the Royal Oak sinking and a raid near Scapa Flow. Churchill and Chatfield claimed heavy progress against German U boats, noting substantial submarine losses and ongoing anti-submarine actions.

Royal Oak Churchill Chatfield Britain Scapa Flow Scotland Admiralty

Athenia Affidavit Claims Guns On Sunk Liner

An Evanston travel adviser testifies at the State Department that the liner Athenia carried coast defense guns for Canada and was to be outfitted as a raider on its return trip. The affidavit cites officer Copeland and recounts the ship’s reinforced beams and burlap covered guns amid the 1939 torpedoing with 28 American fatalities.

Washington Athenia New York Canada State Department Gustav A. Anderson Evanston, Ill Francis H. Case RSD Overton Brooks D-La Walter M. Pierce D-Ore Anderson Pierce Copeland The Halifax Quebec Case Congressman Brooks Brooks

McRae Takes Legion Oath At Ceremony

Four representatives of An drew Jackson Post No. 87 American Legion, including Department Vice-Commander D. C. MacRae, returned to High Point after state officer inductions in Greenville. Junius H. Rose was installed as department commander at the Raleigh convention, with Judge MacRae named vice-commander. Mrs. Weaver Mann and Cecil Pate also noted.

Andrew Jackson American Legion D. C. MacRae High Point Greenville Junius H. Rose Raleigh Judge MacRae Weaver Mann Newton Cecil Pate Charlotte Harry Pleming John F. King Sam Clapp

Devastating Fire Breaks Drive at Saar

German thrusts threaten Alsace Moselle front as Apach siege tightens. Daladier consults Lebrun as heavy tanks and rail artillery widen the 100 mile front. Germans aim for Maginot flank near Sierck while French and Luxembourg forces resist in the Saar region.

Luxembourg Apach Schneeburg Daladier Lebrun Moselle Sierck Maginot Line Thionville Rhine Saarland

Post Offices Open Sundays in Northern Ireland War Era

To aid evacuees fleeing the war many post offices in Northern Ireland remain open on Sundays as they do on weekdays ensuring continued mail service for residents and travelers.

Northern Ireland

Love and murder hold two youths in Dedham jail

Helen Hayes, 17, sobbed that she no longer loves Harrison Hawes, 18, an army deserter from New Bedford, after police say they confessed to killing a Stoughton handyman. The pair reportedly eloped from Oguncult, Maine, and fled with Hawes allegedly shooting the victim after taking 48 cents.

Harrison Helen Hayes Harrison Hawes D Jr New Bedford Mass Dedham Stoughton Howes

Thom asville City Hospital Near Capacity

Special to The Enterprise reports City Memorial Hospital in Thom asville is filled almost to capacity. Administrator Robert B. Eleazer lists current patients including Mrs. Clarence Barnes Ned William Bennick Mrs. Ruby Brooks Miss Frances Cherry Mrs. J Vann Cashatt Mrs. Bessie Ann Dorsett William Everhart and others.

Thomasville City Memorial Hospital Robert B. Eleazer Clarence Barnes Ned William Bennick Ruby Brooks Frances Cherry J. Vann Cashatt Bessie Ann Dorsett William Everhart George Foster Perry Hilton C. L. Halton Ralph Kerner Hiatt Wade Hilliard

Elizabeth City Camden Schools Close After Polio Fatality

Elizabeth City and Camden schools closed after the death of Eliza Baker a 12 year old Camden girl from infantile paralysis the fourth polio death in the area and the second to die this week.

Elizabeth City Camden Eliza Baker

Greensboro Man Enlists at Recruiting Station

Harry S. Melvin of Greensboro has been accepted through the local recruiting station for service in the United States Army. He will be stationed with the Fourth Field Artillery at Fort Bragg.

Harry S. Melvin Greensboro United States Army Fred F. Wiles Melvin Fourth Field Artillery Fort Bragé

Hungary Restricts Nazi Propagandists

Budapest authorities confiscated a long list of publications they call incitive including a pamphlet on Adolf Hitler's Danzig speech. The ban followed the jailing of 140 members of the outlawed Death Legion accused of plans to overthrow the government and assassinate opponents and moderate Nazi leaders.

Budapest Adolf Hitler Danzig Death Legion

Camera Club Plans Model Guests For Wednesday Meeting

High Point Camera Club announces models will appear as guests at the Wednesday night meeting at 8 o clock. Members should bring cameras to the Voorhees and Everhart offices on North Main Street where the gathering will be held.

High Point Camera Club Voorhees and Everhart North Main Street

Senators Threaten Neutrality Debate As Arm Bend Bubbles

In a heated Senate session Senator Austin Vermont urged ending neutrality laws when the current war ends while Maloney argued 40 senators with relatives in military service back repeal. Senator Barkley urged votes on amendments but debate lingers and Walsh blasted the administration bill as pretend neutrality aiding England and provoking Germany.

Austin Vermont Senate Barkley Malony Wash Naval Affairs Committee United States Europe Asia Walsh England France Germany

Andrews Quits Pay Hour Post In Federal Agencies

Fleming a 1909 West Point graduate and former deputy administrator of the Public Works Administration served as district engineer over power development at the Passamaquoddy tide harnessing project in Maine and later coordinated the Resettlement Administration.

Fleming West Point Public Works Administration Passamaquoddy Maine Resettlement Administration

Davidson Grange Meets Announced

Davidson County officials announce weekly Grange meetings for Davidson, with three scheduled for tonight. Reedy Creek Grange and its Juvenile group will lead programs under lecturers Mrs. F C Mendenhall and Perlene Perryman, respectively. Southmont and Arcadia Granges also plan programs with Midway and Hedrick’s Grove Granges directing, Boosters Night Thursday. Public invited.

Thomasville Davidson County Reedy Creek Grange F. C. Mendenhall Reedy Creek Juvenile Grange Perlene Perryman Southmont Grange Midway Grange Eva Disher Arcadia Grange W. W. McCullouch Hedrick’s Grove Grange Lucille Hedrick the Grange

Traffic and Whiskey Violations Heard in Thomasville Court

Monday session focused on traffic and drunkenness cases. William Penninger of Salisbury convicted of speeding and taxed with costs. Cleo O Kelly guilty of driving without license, to pay costs and apply for license. R G Cox of Winston-Salem convicted of a traffic violation, to pay $2 court costs and $5 damages to E W Hartsell. John W Cartright of Baltimore found guilty of drunkenness with judgment suspended if not found in Davidson county for two years. Others, Lorenzo Woodard Bud Bradley, S P Parrish, Sam W Blackburn, assessed court costs on drunkenness charges.

Thomasville William Penninger Salisbury Cleo O’kelly R. G. Cox Winston-Salem E. W. Hartsell Hartsell John W. Cartright Baltimore Davidson County Lorenzo Woodard Bud Bradley S. P. Parrish Sam W. Blackburn

Probers Seek Extension in Raleigh While Beal Talks on Soviet Forgeries

En route from Raleigh to testify before a committee prober panel, Beal faces 17 to 20 years for the Gastonia police chief killing. He plans to describe how the Soviet government forged passports to send agents abroad.

Raleigh N. C Gastonia Beal

Dodge Coach mislabeled in Gate City ad yesterday

An advertisement for Gate City Motor Co. on October 16 mislisted a 1934 Dodge Coach as part of the $187.00 group, incorrectly recounting the model in the 1938 Dodge lineup.

Gate City Motor Co Dodge

Taft and George See Enactment Before 1940

In Washington Taft and George urge repeal of the neutrality embargo, saying it would erase it as a 1940 campaign issue. Both favor repeal, with Taft noting Republican support and possible convention battles over the measure.

William B. Ardery Washington Taft Ohio George D-Ga Friends Congress Roose Porters Cos Vandenberg R-Mi Widenberg

Oil Stove Fire On Walnut Street Home

An oil stove fire on the floor of a residence at 505 W Street was extinguished by the department at 9:59 a.m. Companies Nos. 1 and 2 answered the alarm. The house owned by C. C. and occupied by I. C. Hunt sustained slight damage.

W Street C. C I. C. Hunt Smn

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