Video reception becomes reality near High Point
Winston-Salem road residents Felix Miller and Charles Bodenheimer achieved what may be the first television reception in the High Point Greensboro Winston-Salem area. Their rear of Shell Inn setup picked up WTVR Richmond signals using amplification and radio theory learned from Navy service and sanatorium study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Flagler, JR
Enterprise
Winston- Salem Road
High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Felix Miller
Charles Bodenheimer
Shell Inn
Winston-Salem Road
WTVR
Richmond
Bodenheimer
Guilford County
Carl, Bodenheimer
Navy
Miller
Norfolk
Duke Economist To Deliver Talk For Industrial Group
Duke economist Dr Calvin Bryce Hoover will address the Associated Industries meeting on Economic Policies for the South. Hoover, Duke economics chair since 1937 and former dean, has advised government agencies and written extensively on European and Russian economies. The High Point Thomasville Jamestown area industry group is led by Amos R Kearns in his second presidency year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Industries, Inc
Calvin Bryce Hoover
Department of Economics
Duke University
South
Duke
University Graduate School
The
Social Science
Russia
Germany
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Department of the Army
U. S
Europe
Association of Manufacturers
High Point
Thomasville
Jamestown
Amos R. Kearns
Registration Opens for High Point City Elections
Registration for the city elections begins tomorrow with a new system replacing old books. The 15 precinct registrars and polling places are listed, with deadlines through May 2 before the May 3 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Martin
Elections Board
High Point
Martin
Fletcher Welch
Ardmore Circle
Same
Joel Davis
W. Howell Street
Elm Street
George J. James
N. Hamilton Street
Ray Street
J. F. Kearns
Willowbrook
County Building
Dorothy Glaesner
Sherrod Street
Agnus Atkinson
Cable Street
F. Green Street
O. E. Spencer
Lake Street
Davis Street
Waldo K. Carroll
Fisher Street
North Main
B. W. Hackney
Woodrow Avenue
D. D. Arden
Chandler Street
Schol
Guernye T. Royal
Ems Street
Mary Ruth Miller
Filbert Street
Brentwood School
Vernon Ellington
Socially Outcast Lamb Posts Roasting Trial at McCain Farm
A peculiar tale from 800 Sunset Drive describes Dr. and Mrs. Walkup McCain’s black lamb facing social rejection. The ram father punishes the young animal for being different, resulting in injuries including two broken legs. More details follow on page L-B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Flagler
Mary
McCains
McCain
Sunset Drive
Ram
McCain Farm
McCainville
Bailey Candidate In Mayors Race In High Point
W F Bailey the Triangle Hosiery Mill personnel director and chair of the city parks and recreation commission announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for mayor of High Point. A resident of Arlington drive in ward 2 he is a Guilford and Duke graduate with further study at UNC and Harvard. He hails a strong sports and civic record with Civitan club service and pledges to pursue business and civic progress through coordinated action of inclusive community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F
Bill) Bailey
Triangle Hosiery Mill
Parks and Recreation Commission
High Point
Bailey
Arlington Drive
Guilford College
Duke University
University of North Carolina
Harvard University
Civitan Club
Davidson College President to Address Alumni Dinner
Dr. John R. Cunningham, Davidson College’s 13th president, will speak to alumni at Emerywood Country Club. The meeting, part of a $2.5 million Davidson fundraising drive, targets $50,000 from the High Point Asheboro district with $1.5 million already secured in Charlotte Gastonia and Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Cunningham
Davidson College
Emerywood Country Club
Cunningham
High Point
Asheboro
Davidson
Presbyterian School
Jimmy Millis
Charlotte
Gastonia
Winston
Biggest Army Day Parade Planned for Wednesday at High Point
High Point schedules the largest parade since the war to honor Army Day led by Lt. Col. Charles McAnally. Fort Bragg 82nd Airborne, local Guardsmen, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion members, and the High School band will assemble at First Presbyterian Church at 10 30 and march to the Post Office. Sam Herman urges merchants to display flags. The celebration includes war films, radio talks, salutes, and an open National Guard armory event with a Center Theatre showing of On Watch April 6 10. A Truman proclamation designates April 6 Army Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Charles McAnally
Fort Bragg
82Nd Airborne Division
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legionnaires
First Presbyterian Church
North Main Street
Main Street
Post Office
South Main Street
Sam Herman
High Point Merchants Association
Radio Council
National Guard
C. H. Arnold
Center Theatre
Harry Truman
Army of the
Harry
First Quarter Health Ratings Mark City Food Spots Clean
Health officer Dr. Loren Wallin reports through the first quarter most restaurants cafes and meat markets earned B grade or higher with 80 to 90 plus percent scores. Pasteurization plants and 110 dairy units also passed minimum requirements for Grade A milk with scores listed for numerous eateries and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Loren Wallin
Health Department
Asia Restaurant
American Cafe
Astor Cafe
Andy’s Food Shoppe
Avon Package Store
Anderson's Grocateria
Big Bite
Looking Backward: Bombing in Mexico and Political Shifts
The column notes Mexican rebel planes near Naco dropping eight bombs with seven exploding but no damage reported. Wisconsin leads over prohibitionists in a referendum with vets and home brew penalties debated. New York pigeons used in a blackmail plot fail to yield results. Auroth grand jury indictments follow a sheriff and dry agent in a liquor raid. Washington sees growing talks of congressional action on stock concerns. Lost Southern Cross search yields scant clues. High Point council rejects a city elections charter referendum. Emerywood lots auction offer shocks market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naco
Sonora
Wisconsin
New York
Washington
Southern Cross
Charles Kingsford
Smith
Sydney
Australia
England
High Point
Emerywood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duke Economist
City Elections Board
Pie
Walkup
Doctor McCain
Bill Bailey
Dr, Cunningham
J. E. Ward
Ward
Howard Russell
John Clinard
Bill Burris
Ward 4
Ralph Greesor
Council
R. B. Culler
Jesse Washburn
Johnnie Causby
Robert Rankin
W. L. Hunt
Herman Teague
EF. L. Franklin
Culler
Surry County
Natorial
Cooperatives International
YMCA
Green Street More
Roy Culler
Broadway Billiards
Biltmore
Bluebird Castle
Carolina
Cecil's Drug
Central Cafe
Clover Brand
College Grill
Dixie Hot
Everett's
Eagle
East Green Street
Joe Leslie
Britain
France
Poland
Budapest
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