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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1947
Page
10
A morning meeting with the Easter Bunny paints a satirical view of modern life. He cites waste, politics, and sports as signs of change, noting a shift away from tradition toward caution and pay-driven motives, urging action to hatch progress eggs.
A fable dialogue contrasts the ostrich with head in the sand avoiding action and the Easter Bunny hints at consequences to come. The excerpt notes that sulphur was used for fumigation as early as 1,000.
Administratrix Ella Cauble of Hugh Dexter Cauble deceased and Agnes P. Smith administratrix of James Pow deceased announce claims against both estates must be presented within one year or barred. Creditors urged to settle promptly. notices dated March 28 1947 and March 17 1947 with attorney D H Parsons in High Point North Carolina and address Agnes P. Smith 110 Dalton St Greensboro NC.
Margery Miller notes Fred Merkle, famed 1908 Polo Grounds hero turned scapegoat for a base touch error, was a highly intelligent, strategic player. Despite public boos, his genius in algebra and chess shows his true baseball prowess and misread moment.
The Japanese view mild, daily earthquakes as safety valves for underground energy. If no tremor is felt for a period, anxiety grows that energy could accumulate into a severe quake like the 1923 event.
The Gulf of Guinea off West Africa is described as a place with no longitude no latitude and no altitude at sea level where the prime meridian crosses the equator.
USTLA to decide if Pauline Betz, top U S and Wimbledon titleholder, should be suspended for openly considering turning professional. President Holcombe Ward said a charges investigation will proceed and Betz must reply by Monday. She has been told not to accept expenses for European events until the matter is resolved.
Stanford oarsmen defy the athletic council by proceeding with independent crew plans. The council denied official status to the team, but the sailors booked spring races with California and others and will finance training and regattas themselves.
The three day national A A tournament begins at the Boston Garden with 308 boxers from 30 teams competing for eight crowns including entrants from Hawaii.
The record notes that during long periods of war or depression the share of male births tends to climb. Historical patterns suggest socioeconomic stress influences birth sex ratios, with more boys born in tougher times.
Wilson the Wilson Junior Chamber of Commerce expands the state event from an eastern Carolina venue to a full state amateur championship May 22-25 at Wilson Country Club. A May 21 pro medal event precedes May 22 amateur qualifying and May 23 match play. Raleigh amateur Tommy Card won last year’s tourney.
The data counts 3.4 million redheads 7 million blondes 54 million medium dark hair and 44 million brunets among white Americans. The figures illustrate hair color distribution across the population.
Jimmy Demaret wins his second Masters with a two stroke edge at Augusta 281 total. Byron Nelson retires to Roanoke Texas with 283 while Frank Stranahan 68 ties at 283 for second. Nelson era and Hogan 284 finish tied for fourth as McSpaden 286 and others follow.
Ted Lyons leads the Chicago White Sox in a spring reshaping of the club. He abolishes horseplay, emphasizes full batting practice for pitchers, and aims for first division with a strong pitching staff featuring Lopat Ruffing Orvel Grove Papish and others. Lyons asserts the team will hustle and seek timely hits to boost wins.
Baseball news from Fort Smith Norfolk Fort Worth Chattanooga Owensboro and Chattanooga highlights. Bill Ayers impressed for the Giants pitching against the Indians Bobby Feller matched him in a close 2 1 game. Yankees prep for Baltimore trip while Don Johnson and others sit out. Terry Moore shines in St Louis doubleheader vs Houston. Bud Lively and Bill Goodman duel Birmingham clash. Libby Sisti joins Milwaukee lineup as Southworth seeks batting upgrade.
Stanford university golfers who won the national collegiate A A title last spring face high self funded travel costs to defend the title in Ann Arbor Michigan in June. Reportedly they may hire a wrestling coach from Oklahoma while awaiting athletic department decisions. Michigan swimmers also bear self funded travel to the A A U meet amid a feud over football.
The Chicago White Sox list five players aged 58 to 42 this season as the team colors grey tops. Belmont Park visit by Gaekwar of Baroda shows wealth and interest in racing while mutuels were down. Joe Kuczo cites Yale football greats and Fred Madhenny as top fullbacks. Rita Briggs from Ayer High School earns eligibility praise as catcher.
Wake Forest and North Carolina State meet in Raleigh to begin a likely pitching duel between Elmer Sexauer and Curtis Ramsey. Ramsey led last season in the Big Four with six undefeated wins. Sexauer has impressed early in Wake Forests season as the Deacons seek a holiday classic win.
The United States ranks first in egg production among all countries, while Australia Canada Denmark Ireland and the Netherlands are noted for their poultry industries. The statement highlights the U S dominance in egg production as a key agricultural fact.
The text notes that most hemispherical maps split the eastern and western hemispheres using the meridians 20 W and 160 E, while some maps use 15 W and 165 E.
Day, head of the fish and wildlife service, reports the North American duck and goose total fell to 54,000,000, the smallest since 1938, with a 26,000,000 drop in the last year. Despite the decline, a fall hunting season is likely, with possible bag limit and season reductions from last year. Synthetic rubber output rose sharply from 25,000 tons in 1942 to 800,000 tons in 1945.
New York April 7 In spring training camps a shortage of quality young players is noted with about 45 rookies projected to reach the opening day lineup on April 14. Key hopefuls include Jerry Witte Len Moss Bobby Brown Larry Berra EG Robinson Dave Philley Ferris Fain Frank Shofner Earl Torgeson Frank Baumholtz Clint Hartung Carroll Lockman and Jackie Robinson may join the Dodgers early if cleared by Branch Rickey. Other stalwarts expected to remain include Mele Mitchell Conaster Poole Lehner Neill Snider Rackley Tatum Gearhart Westlake Kahn Diering and others with June 15 cuts looming.
UNC net stars Victor Seixas and Clark Taylor swept the events at the Sedgefield invitational. Seixas beat Taylor to win the singles title and joined with Taylor to take the doubles crown over Johnson and Royal. Mrs Ann Gray of Washington won the women's singles and teamed with Barbara Wilkins to capture the doubles title over Greensboro pair Wible and Bell. Notice of administration follows: D M Parsons named administrator of John A Shelton estate, Guilford Co NC, claims due within one year. immediate settlement sought.
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