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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1939

Page

3

Winnie Ruth Judd Surrenders at State Hospital in Bruised State

Winnie Ruth Judd the so called trunk murderer turns herself in at the Arizona State Hospital for the Insane after six days of freedom. She appeared bruised and bedraggled with torn stockings and a sprained ankle while carrying food scraps from a hospital grounds attache. She recalled horrific visions and told Dr. Louis Saxe of a hideout near the hospital as authorities tracked her movements.

Phoenix Ariz Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona State Hosital Judd Agnes Ann le Roi Hedvig Muelson Los Angeles Louis J. Saxe Ain Hospital Lon Jordan H. J.cKinnell Ayed Grove Mrs. Judd Mal Larson Ape Ts. Judd Dr. Saxe

Guilford County Realty Transfers and Local Notices

Guilford County real estate transfers listed for Osborn Street High Point Prospect Public Road Lena Thacker Hut subdivision West Market plaza Tabernacle Road Thomasville Oct 31 Thomasville library reports 610 books borrowed for its largest daily circulation surpassing 574 at opening. Traffic study finds 19 percent of drivers in crashes are at fault.

Charlies C. Coltrane A. Ener Osborn Street High Point Perpetual Building and Run Association Frank Hudson Ife Prospect Public Road J. R. Hutton M. H. Sloan Lena Thacker Hut R. H. Stanford Marianard West Market Plaza RE. C. York Anna Audie William L. Caudle, Jr Tabernacle Road Thomasville Davids County Library

Tobacco Prices Rise On Large North Carolina Sale

Tobacco prices reached a seasonal high in Winston Salem as 1,400,000 pounds of leaf sold on the market at an average of 19.50 per hundred. Sales supervisor J. T. Booth credited careful sorting and grading for the record prices and noted growers found the market attractive. A note adds that a vacuum cleaner mounted on a truck is being used in some European countries for highway cleanup, drawing interest from American officials.

Winston-Salem J. T. Booth Wilson Coe W. C. Wicker Earl P. Holt C. C. Atkinson Terry Shelton Cecil Pearman F. Poindexter Warren and Lane O. W. Pegram A. J. Neal Watts and Petree Hinshaw C. L. Worth Newl Wall and Hardy R. E Shields J. R. Hollingsworth Pearman and Everett T. Carlton G. F. Lawson Clapp and Price Nelson Gentry Ervin Dunn Co. O. Craughn Jack Cecil Warren and B. H. Stack Adams Brown Alex Dunn W. C. Stine W. Oakley W. M. Tucker J. H. Linville

Sargon Tonic Promises Restored Energy and Appetite

An old drug ad touts Sargon as a tonic to combat fatigue from low red blood cell hemoglobin. It claims iron ammonium citrate quassia and other ingredients boost digestion and energy, with a risk free offer from Mann's Cut Rate Drug Co.

Two Violators Lose Licenses in Thomasville Court

Two more drunken drivers were fined and had licenses revoked for one year after conviction by Judge C. W. Gilliam in Thomasville Municipal Court. James M. Jordan of Lexington and Eugene Hoskins, a Negro, each faced fines and costs with license revocation amid additional charges. Mattie Sorrell, also convicted, received a suspended sentence for disorderly conduct. Alabama and Raleigh residents faced similar costs and outcomes for reckless driving speeding and drunkenness.

Thomasville C. W. Gilliam James M. Jordan Lexington Wade Hilliard Eugene Hoskins Hoskins Mattie Sorrell Joseph J. Pegram Birmingham Alabama Tom Everhart Arlindo Johnson Raleigh Doyle McCurdy John W. Landis

Davidson Grange Meetings Announced in Davidson County

Davidson County Grange schedules announced for the next days Ar cadia Grange meets November 1 with Mrs W W McCullouch lecturer. talks by Prof J R Caldwell and A N Harrell. Hedrick's Grove Grange meets November 1 with Lucille Hedrick lecturer. officers school November 2 at 8 o clock. Pomona Grange fourth quarterly meeting date to be announced with officer elections and reports.

Thomasville Davidson County Grange Arcadia Grange W. W. McCullouch J. R. Caldwell A. N. Harrell Hedrick's Grove Grange Lucille Hedrick

Flashes Of Life In Unfair Boston Postal Case

A Boston postal employee delayed three days in a row is asked to explain to Postmaster Peter F Teague. He writes that he was married last month and his wife hides in pots and pans while preparing dinner. He adds the situation is improving with experience and he has been on time recently.

Boston Peter F. Teague

Parents warned as children risk fall into Halloween pranks

Safety Director George E A Fairley warns Pittsburgh parents they could be held responsible if their children destroy property or engage in illegal activity. Other items mention hunters seeking escaped silver foxes near Salt Lake City and a fatal fall from a Texan water tower during a work shift. A Chicago contest produced safety slogans from high school students.

Pittsburgh George E. A. Fairley Chicago William Maass Rita Ann Hopkins Jane Webb

Labor ads mark NC Federationist anniversary page

Four gubernatorial candidates place ads on the October Federationist back cover commemorating the 34th anniversary of the North Carolina Federation of Labor. Horton Broughton Maxwell and Willis Smith share ad space while Cooper and Grave ly have no listing. Two thirds of Mecklenburg's House delegation visited Raleigh, with Jim Volger active for the Charlotte Food show.

Henry Averill Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh North Carolina Federationist North Carolina Federation of Labor North Carolina Wilkes P. Horton J. Melville Broughton A. J. Maxwell Willis Smith Wilmington Thomas E. Cooper Lee Gravely Rocky Mount Smith Maxwell North Carolina State Federation of Labor Mecklenburg Jim Volger Charlotte

Services Held for Mrs Florence Lawrence

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Florence Lawrence 21 wife of Howard Lawrence of Reidsville route 4 at 3 pm. She died Sunday after a long illness at the home of her parents James and Mrs Halbrook Reidsville route 2. Surviving are the husband a son Howard Jr and six brothers Curtiss Halbrook High Point W R Halbrook Asheboro Irvin E W and F C Halbrook Reidsville Holder Parks Darvin Ga.

Florence Lawrence Howard Lawrence Reidsville Route 4 F. C. Halbrook Holder Parks Darvin Ga

The Better Way to Correct Constipation

An advice piece promotes prevention over treatment for constipation. It advocates daily Kellogg's All-Bran cereal to provide bulk, ensure regularity, and stresses drinking water. The ad notes All-Bran is made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by every grocer.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Carolina Pennsylvania Game Recapped In Philadelphia

Marvin T. Ritch arrived in Philadelphia to file a full play by play report on the Carolina Pennsylvania game from last Saturday. He met in Governor Hoey's office and nearly produced a complete game narrative.

Marvin T Philly Ritch Philadelphia

Goering as Germany’s huntsman in blockade war story

Wartime piece notes Hermann Goering as chief huntsman mobilizing deer and small game to ease food shortages in West Prussia and annexed Poland. It warns the blockade’s outcome could decide Europe’s upheaval, with Nazi optimism clashing with Allied starvation fears and memories of postwar hunger.

Goering Germany West Prussia Herr Hitler Hermann Goering Reich English Channel North Sea Down Russia

Normal Alumnae Meet Wednesday At High Point Chapter

The High Point Normal and Industrial Institute Alumni Association will hold a regular meeting at Mrs. E. V. Baldwin's home Wednesday evening. The annual mock conference started Monday at Women's Memorial A. M. Church with Mrs. Betty Green in charge. second session Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Elizabeth Adams presiding. Missionaries will present Wednesday evening and members are asked to bring clothing and canned goods for needy Kittrell College students. Mary Strickland of New York City spent the weekend with her mother, Maude Little, of East Washington Street. John McCorkle Jr. has returned to Huntersville to enter high school after visiting his parents at 419% Short Spring Street. brothers Lovette and Abner also returned. Mary M. Moore remains home at 1104 Hoover Street.

High Point Normal and Industrial Institute Alumni Association E. V. Baldwin Women’s Memorial A. M Betty Green Elizabeth Adams Kittrell College Mary Strickland New York City Maude Littte East Washington Street John McCorkle Huntersville Short Spring Street Lovette Abner Mary M. Moore Hoover Street

Trans Oceanic Clippers Reach 5,000 Mile Range

A report notes the maximum non stop distance for clipper ships crossing oceans is 5,000 miles. The figure reflects era expectations for long sea voyages and navigational capability.

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