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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1949
Page
19
Announcement by Rev W F Elliott notes a total lunar eclipse next Tuesday night April 12. Moon enters Earth's shadow at 9 28 pm, total phase lasts 1 26 hours, emerging at 12 54 am. atmospheric conditions may affect visibility yielding smoky or copper color.
Co. H. Williard of High Point was elected president of the High Point Greensboro Thomasville pest Cae by the council s 12 member board at the annual luncheon meeting in the Sheraton hotel. Other officers named include T C Reed vice president L Cole secretary Mose Kiser treasurer and R L Farlow and M B Leath added as new board members.
J B Ridge of St John Avenue showcases Pal a 10 year old black Eskimo Spitz in High Point elementary schools. Since 1943 Pal has learned about 50 tricks including climbing a ladder blindfolded and color guessing. Ridge plans to train a second dog Pat while continuing local appearances as a hobby and works now with McLean Trucking.
A survey of local florists shows orchids for Easter cost 3.75 to 15 dollars, with mass production driving the low price. Many orchids come from New Jersey rather than Hawaii, while roses, gardenias, carnations, and cut flowers stay near last year’s levels. Corsages start at 3.50 for roses and 2.00 for gardenias, with lilies back in wholesale supply. The orchid remains the dominant Easter flower, with many choosing variety to stand out.
Easter sunrise ritual at Floral Garden Park Cemetery begins at 5 25 a m with over 3000 expected. Rev Hale and Rev Ervin lead a program featuring High Point High School band and City Wide Christian Endeavor Choir. A cross of lilies and satin crowns the hill as writers share scripture and prayers.
A fiftieth anniversary dinner at Emerywood Country Club honored founder and president W B McEwen. The event announced 40000 expansions for local warehouses and the Tampa branch, noting the firm serves the southeast with operations in Richmond High Point and Tampa and distribution across Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida.
Kenneth Strickland, president of Strickland Furniture, said from Washington the company is the low bidder on a 126000 army contract for 2350 mess tables and likely to win if it qualifies by April 14. A performance bond hinges on withdrawing a pending bankruptcy petition.
High Point will start the 1949 American Cancer Society campaign Monday with a county goal of 35000. Joe Brown, co chairman, urged full community support to surpass the quota and back cancer research and patient aid efforts nationwide.
The column recalls General J Gonzalo Escobar taking command of rebel forces in Sonora as federal troops push toward Naco. a rebel army encamped south of Jacksonville. warrants against a Baptist minister and associates in a million dollar counterfeit ring. Col Lindbergh’s Brownsville landing blamed on personal interest. a Chicago theater attack over a job rejection. State Department replies on rum running and Dawes ambassador appointment. a New York post office porter held in a bomb incident. theater notices in High Point.
Two Democrats filed late for High Point city council amid 21 total candidates as filing nears April 12. Carrick, 806 N Main, and Snider shift district races, with ward four seeing six Democrats and one Republican running. Bailey remains unopposed for mayor pending Tuesday midnight filing.
Administrative plans are set for the 22nd High Point College Summer School opening June 9 under Dr. C R Hinshaw. The two terms run June 9 to July 19 and July 20 to August 26 with a July 4 holiday. Courses offer college and certificate credit for teachers and cover many subjects taught by a 20 member faculty. Registration for term one is June 9 with classes starting June 10. term two registration opens July 20.
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