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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

9

Leonard Street P T A To Meet Tuesday Evening

Leonard Street school P T A will hold a meeting in the auditorium Tuesday evening at 7 30. All grade mothers are urged to attend as plans for forming a grade mothers singing group will be discussed.

Leonard Street P T. A Parent-Teacher Association of Leonard Street Boy Scout District Council Boy Scouts Willaim Penn High School Dr. M ‘S High Point J. C. Morgan Underhill Avenue Wwm Megin William McGill Tudor Street Gastonia Southside Community Center Girl Scout Movement Fairview Street Red Cross Asheville BE. Burford William Penn High School Kivett Drive

Illuminated speedometer uses color coded ranges

A newly perfected speedometer features an illuminated indicator showing green for speeds up to 30 miles, amber from 30 to 50, and brilliant red for speeds above 50. The device promises quick visual readouts and improved safety with clear color signals.

Roosevelt Warns Arming Countries

President Roosevelt warned the world that the United States will defend the Western Hemisphere from foreign interference while desiring disarmament. He condemned force, exile, and repression, urging peaceful change and adherence to treaties, and said the US must meet any armed pressure until disarmament talks begin.

New York United States Roosevelt White House New York Herald Herbert Hoover Viscount Halifax London Great Britain Oval Room Munich Czechoslovakia

Miss Jose Mendenhall dies at Trinity at 93

Miss Josephine Mendenhall known as Miss Jose, age 93, lifelong Trinity resident, died at her home after a brief illness. Born November 17, 1844 in Randolph County, she attended Trinity commencements with Dr Braxton Craven and remained active in Trinity Methodist Church and cottage prayer groups for over fifty years. Survivors include nieces and nephews. funeral at Trinity Methodist Church Friday at 2 30 led by Rev H M Robinson and Rev G W Williams. Burial in Trinity Cemetery.

Josephine Mendenhall Jose Trinity Miss Mendenhall Randolph County Braxton Craven Trinity College Old Trinity Durham Trinity Methodist Church H. M. Robinson G. W. Wiliams Trinity Cemetery

Arrest Chauffeur For Jewel Theft In New York

A 38 year old chauffeur, missing with $119,050 in jewelry from Edward N Townsend Jr, was arrested for grand larceny. Detective James Green recovered all items and said the suspect admitted spending the money after a drinking bout with four companions.

New York James Green George Fleming Edward N. Townsend, Jr Fleming

Highway Run Ends In Whiskey Road Chase

Greensboro officers chased Clay McCoy after he fled in a Ford coupe loaded with whiskey cans. The car overturned at an intersection scattering 25 to 125 gallons of liquor along a two mile stretch. McCoy was jailed and bound over to federal district court after a hearing.

Enterprise Greensboro Clay McCoy Guilford County Clay F. D. Redmond C. J. Myers Rockingham County McCoy Federal District Court W. 8. Lyons

Army develops powerful aerial photography bomb

The United States Army favors a night imaging device using a bright light that briefly mirrors daylight. This intense illumination enables high detail night aerial photography, approaching daylight clarity for a fraction of a second.

United States Army

Airflow Thicken On DC-4 Wing Edges At Speed

A historical note explains air clings to a plane as it moves fast. On a DC-4 sized wing the sticky air layer at the trailing edge may reach about three inches thick.

U S Stance Quietly Defends Democracy Amid World Tensions

President emphasizes U S protection of its way of life and government and urges hemispheric salvation through independent experience. Hoover warns aloofness from European conflict serves liberty and world peace while opposing Americans joining world war.

United States Western Hemisphere Hoover

Luther H. Martin Celebrated on Sixtieth Birthday in Denton

Mrs. L. H. Martin hosted a Sunday luncheon at her Denton home honoring her husband Luther H. Martin on his 60th birthday. Attendees included Bill and Guy Martin, Elizabeth Byrd, Lucile Martin, and granddaughter Helen Jean Martin. The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. P. H. Powell's house, with about thirty members. a business session preceded refreshments. They plan an early November event at the Denton High School auditorium featuring the Deep River Boys radio stars.

Denton L. H. Martin Luther H. Martin Bill Martin Guy Martin Elizabeth Byrd High Point Lucile Martin Greensboro Helen Jean Martin Highoint Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church P. H. Powell T. C. Russell C. Bisher Denton High School Deep River Boys

Visitors and guests span several North Carolina towns

Cultures of Mrs. and Rev. G L Curry visit Charlotte with daughter Mrs Charles Adams Jr at the Methodist Conference. Others include Mrs Sue Snyder and son Garry Mrs Hazel Kelly and son Jimmie from Mocksville. Mrs W L G Bingham in Washington. Miss Inza Hill from Greensboro. Mrs T W Mitchell recovering after surgery. Miss Pauline Sexton Fannie Mae Wilkins in Lexington. Roy Morris from Troy. Sexton family guests in High Point. Pat Surratt visiting South Mont. Miss Novella Penry in High Point. Robert Johnson and Annie Lee Badgett with families. Mrs Mary Woodcock visiting Winston Salem. children from Freeman Smith improving from laryngeal diphtheria. Colon Crawford and Barbara Jean of High Point visiting.

G. L. Curry Charlotte Charles Adams, Jr Sue Snyder Garry Hazel Kelly Jimmie Mocksville W. L. G. Bingham Washington Cleve Grimes Robert Bingham Inza Hill Greensboro T. W. Mitchell Burrus Memorial Hospital J. T. Sexton Durham Mary Kearns Pauline Sexton Fannie Mae Wilkins Lexington Rome Hardy Roy Morris Troy Baxter Morris H. P. Sexton Ervin Sexton Clinard Sexton E. R. Hedrick High Point Pat” Surratt South Mont Novella Penry R. L. Penry Robert Johnson Val Johnson Annie Lee Badgett Sam Badgett Jackson Hill Mary Woodcock Winston Salem Jim Kearns Freeman Smith Colon Crawford Barbara Jean

Wide roads not always safer in New Jersey survey

A New Jersey survey shows that wider roads do not guarantee safety. Two lane roads averaged 2.76 accidents per million vehicle miles, three lane highways 3.58, and four lane highways 3.61.

New Jersey

Powerful Dictator Puzzle Clue Crossword From Era

A historical crossword clue set presents a grid referencing a dictator of Italy and multiple numbered hints across and down. Clues cover terms from politics and geography to everyday objects, inviting wordplay and cross-connecting answers.

Questions and Answers In Power Project Issue

City replies that hydro electric bonds will not affect tax rates and will be repaid from project revenues. 1937 Duke Power sales show $551,781.49 total, with $103,502.34 for resale to consumers by High Point. City expects 25 percent rate reduction, enabling $209,764.31 annual savings. 1941 debt service totals $192,840 and operating costs rise to $130,000, with overall expenses $402,840 and remaining revenue $226,450 for general fund use and tax relief.

Fred Flagler General Fund High Point Duke Power Company Utilities Commission of State of North Carolina

Latest Farm Market Report Fruits and Vegetables

North Carolina shipping points and major wholesale markets report prices and demand. Apples Ben Davis Staymans and Grimes Golden feature with carload and bushel basket pricing and steady market tone across New York Washington Philadelphia and Baltimore. Potatoes and cabbage also noted with regional price ranges and car track activity.

North Carolina U.S Ben Davis U. S Washington New York Pennsylvania McIntosh Philadelphia N. J Dela Carolina Florida Pittsburgh Tennessee Virginia Louisiana New Jersey Nancy Halls Jersey Maryland Delaware Baltimore Boston Presque Isle Aroostook County Maine Green Mountains Chicago Ohio Colo Idaho , Mich N. Dak Idaho Colorado Wisconsin Michigan North Dakota Minnesota Long Island

R. T. Stone Funeral Services Tomorrow

Funeral services for R. T. Stone 67, longtime resident, who died at his home 1611 Long Street after a months long illness, will be held Friday at 8 PM at Mechaniceville Primitive Baptist Church. Elder George Tree of Reidsville and W. Kard of High Point to officiate. burial in Floral Garden Cemetery. Body to be moved to church at 2 PM to lie in state until service.

R. T. Stone Long Street Mechaniceville Primitive Baptist Church George O Tree Reidsville W. Kard High Point Floral Garden

Chicago Produce Prices Steady on Butter Eggs

Chicago October 27 butter 735 102 steady prices unchanged. Eggs 2999 steady refrigerator extras 2414 standards 24 firs ata 23% unclear terms.

Chicago

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