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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1939
Page
5
Copenhagen Sweden Norway and Finland move to present a united front as their leaders begin a Stockholm conference. Press in Copenhagen and other capitals echo the theme that northern cohesion endures beyond signed agreements and will not be broken by future events.
City urges safer driving and walking in High Point. From 1933 to 1938 187 vehicle pedestrian accidents injured 177 residents with 2 deaths. Last year no fatalities. pedestrians urged to use crosswalks and obey basic highway rules.
A committee from the Asheboro school board will work with P T A groups the county board of education and other bodies to develop plans for a new Asheboro high school. Members include W McCrary chairman Dr empsy Barnes and Reginald Turner superintendent of city schools. The group will contact civic and business leaders to craft a definite plan for later submission to the school board. Dublin has issued a call for citizens to cooperate in air raid precautions.
A military writer foresees Hitler risking a bold offensive before a harsh winter, with the Saar region as a potential focal point. He analyzes modern air power and mechanized units, Maginot Line defenses, and whether rapid ground attack could end in a swift breakthrough or force a negotiated peace.
The first session of a juvenile delinquency study conference sponsored by the High Point Juvenile Court and state boards convenes at Leonard Street School at 7:30 tonight. Speakers include Mrs. Bess N. Rosa and Wade N. Cashion, with Supt. Carroll, William Johnson, and Miss Gladis Kivett among the panelists. Music by Beacon Light Choral Club directed by O. E. Simmons. Public invited.
Tulane’s powerful line and stingy defense pace a showdown with North Carolina as they chase a boost to remain undefeated. Tulane has allowed just 150 yards in three games while compiling 821 rushing yards in three contests and aims to extend a standout season against tougher foes.
Klaus Mann, son of Thomas Mann, labeled Adolf Hitler a madman in despair at a Spokane dinner club. He argued Hitler will not win the war and pressed that Hitler seeks peace terms while being dependent on Stalin, calling the pact a sign of Hitler’s downfall.
Guilford County records show transfers in High Point and Morehead townships, including J Lloyd Sheetz to Bertha Sheetz on White Oak Street and J F Davis to T C Rollins in Bowman Park. Other transfers occur in Gilmer Layton and Jamestown townships along named streets and subdivisions. Winston-Salem notes: Western North Carolina Regional Red Cross Conference to be addressed by Eliot Wadsworth on October 18.
Moving pictures of the Duke Pittsburgh game in Pittsburgh will be shown at Center Theatre Thursday through Saturday. Officials announced tonight also showing scenes of the Army Columbia game. Duke lost to the Panthers 13 to 14.
Girl Scout Troop 8 hiked to Hayworths Spring and surrounding areas Saturday to collect plant specimens for a garden. Leader Mrs. L B Davis surprised the group with refreshments. accompanying adults included Mrs. F RB Davis Miss F E Spencer and Mrs L B Cartright.
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