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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

5

Louisiana's Long Reinstates Kingfish Style in Baton Rouge

Governor Earl K Long moves with militant decisiveness ordering removal of Attorney General Ellison and aide James O Connor, claiming illegality. National guardsmen assemble as martial law looms, echoing Huey Long era tensions and a high-stakes Democratic primary looms with six candidates for the nomination.

New Orleans Earl K. Long Huey Louisiana David Ellin James O'Connor Ellison Long Baton Rouge Ward W. Leche Ufe Leche Earl James A. Noe Ornor Monroe Sam H. Es Lake Charles Es H. Morrison Hammond Htey Henry Vincent Moseley Jousas R. R *Hester Ponchatoula Charles A. Byrne Lessley P. Gardiner Edward M. Heath O'Connor Atorney

Constipation solution via Bran breakfast

An old cereal ad advises increasing bulk with Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast to ease constipation. It promotes daily bran with plenty of water and claims it helps maintain regularity and improve daily life. The copy mentions Kellogg's in Battle Creek.

Ellogy Ellogg’s Battle Creek

Farmers Plan Fall Cutting And Woodland Fuelwood

Farmers are urged to plan fall and winter cutting of fuelwood poles and saw logs after harvest. Forester R C Mullen says removing diseased trees improves future woodland income and warns of fire risk during dry leaf shedding season. Officials also suggest selecting areas for future seedling planting to boost woodland acres. Carolina Beach voters approved $226000 in bonds for town hall auditorium and sewerage system.

R. C. Mullen Soil Conservation Service Deep River High Point Mullen Carolina Beach R. C. Ferguson

Funeral Service for Mrs Lily Balfour Held at St Mark

Funeral services for Mrs Lily Balfour of Watertown Conn who died Friday will be held at St Mark Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 pm. Formerly Lily Headen of this city she graduated from William Penn High School in 1936. She was sister to Mrs Thomas H Bynum and Miss Mamie Headen. The remains will be taken to the Bynum residence on Reid Street today at 1 pm. Interment will be in Asheboro.

Lily Balfour Watertown Conn St. Mark Methodist Church

Road to Heaven pageant staged at St Stephen church

A religious pageant The Road to Heaven was presented Monday evening at St Stephen A M E Zion Church. The show featured a large white robed choir and a strong finale. The piece was written by Thelma Peterson with assistance from Mrs. Fred Lauder and O E Simmons.

St. Stephen A. M. E. Zion St. Stephen and Women's Memorial A. M. E. Church Thelma Peterson Women’s Memorial Choir Directf Fred Lauder St. Stephen O. E. Simmons First Baptist Church Women's Memorial Choirs

Fairview Carnival Opens At Fairview Street School

A pre Halloween carnival at Fairview Street School starts at 7 30 this evening with a small admission. Girl Scout Troop 13 meets at 1405 Kivett Drive with plans for a Halloween party and Christmas card sale and a guest speaker from Troop 25 Leonard Street School. A prayer meeting at Beth el Holiness Church of God starts tonight at 7 30 with a twin sermon by Elders A W Wade and W S Dowson. Bishop K Mingo returns to town to begin his new year as pastor with special services Sunday night featuring Mother A W Wade.

Fairview Fairview Street EF. P. Wilson Kivett Drive B. Merritt Leonard Street School Bethel Holiness Church of God A. W. Wade Virginia W. 8. Dowson Richmond K. Mingo

Atkins joins State College Alpha Zeta chapter

John D. Atkins Jr of High Point is among 14 agriculture students initiated into State College’s Alpha Zeta chapter. The group, founded in 1904, selects upper-classmen with high scholastic rankings from the college. Apex town manager Thomas L. Cordle, formerly of Fuquay Springs, has been elected town manager here.

John D. Atkins, JR Alpha Zeta School of Agriculture State College High Point Fraternity Apex Thomas L. Cordle Fuquay Springs

Rail Collision Fatal To Two

Two men were killed and at least 11 injured when a switch engine backed into a Pennsylvania train near Fort Wayne Indiana. The dead were Robert M Brydon of Chicago and Erven B Salkeld of Birmingham Michigan. J H Cooper Fort Wayne division superintendent opened an investigation. In 1938 rail crossing deaths were estimated at 1517.

Fort Wayne Ind Pennsylvania Robert M., Brydon North Dearborn Chicago Erven B. Salkeld Holland Avenue Birmingham Mich

Cranium Crackers Word Groups Puzzle

Four word sets presented with distinct spellings and meanings. 1 applies to dance and singing terms. 2 contrasts French and English terms. 3 mixes foods and slang. 4 pairs homophones with rivers. Readers are asked to define each group’s terms and provide answers on the Want Ad page.

Rain Rein Reign Rhine Rhone Want

1938 Collision Toll: 700 Killed in Auto Bicycle Accidents

In 1938, 700 people died in crashes between automobiles and bicycles, highlighting the deadly risk traffic posed to cyclists.

Girls Pentagon Club Meets Tonight at Elliott Home

The Girls Pentagon Club holds its regular meeting this evening at 7 30 at Mic Marion Elliott 401 Barbee Street.

Pentagon Club Mic Marion Elliott Barbee Street

North Carolina Social Service Conference Plans Next Year Meet

Winston Salem officials report the NC Conference of Social Service will hold its annual meeting in the city from April 21 to 23 next year after a directors meeting held last night.

Twin City Winston-Salem North Carolina Conference of Social Service

Child Dies After Car Hits on Dunn Fuquay Highway

Four year old Garol Jean Dickens was run over and killed by an automobile in front of her home on the Dunn Fuquay Springs highway yesterday.

Dunn Jean Dickens Dunn- Fuquay Springs Highway

North Carolina College Conference Opens in Greensboro

The North Carolina College Conference opened in Greensboro led by Dr. W. C. Pressly of Peace Institute. The event aims to advance higher education in the state and runs through tomorrow morning.

Greensboro North Carolina College Conference W. C. Pressly Peace Institute

Pledges Fraternity At UNC Includes Joe W. Bales

A group of 25 University of North Carolina students pledged fraternities. Among them is Joe W. Bales of Thomasville joining Sigma Chi.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Joe W. Bales Thomasville Sigma Chi

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