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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1947

Page

5

Wake Forest to Host Two Graduation Speakers in 113th Exercises

Wake Forest College announces two principal speakers for the 113th commencement on June 1 and 2. Dr Theodore Floyd Adame and Dr Harold Wayland Tribble will deliver the baccalaureate sermon and commencement address. President Dr Thurman D Kitchin will award diplomas and give a farewell talk.

Wake Forest Theodore Floyd Adamé First Baptist Church of Richmond Harold Wayland Tribble Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Tribble The Baptist Church Adams Thurman D. Kitchin T. Ashley Haywood Rockingham

Smallpox Case Triggers Vaccination Telegrams at Converse

About 100 Converse College students were advised by telegrams to get smallpox vaccinations after a day student in Spartanburg was diagnosed. Dr Ruth F Frank, Converse resident physician, said nearly 500 students faculty and staff had been vaccinated yesterday as officials described the attack as very mild and the student had been absent nearly a week before symptoms appeared.

Spartanburg S. C Converse College Ruth F. Frank

Drowned Man Ireland Found After Week-Long Search

A week-long hunt for D. Webster Ireland, a Yadkin County farmer, ended when Charlie Dinkins T. D. Brew and Ray Warren located the body near Huntsville bridge after dark last night. Ireland disappeared while fishing last Monday.

Yadkinville D. Webster Ireland Yadkin County Huntsville Bridge Ireland Charlie Dinkins T. D. Brewbaker Ray Warren

Poachers Ravage German Forests Including Grunewald

Berlin reports describe widespread forest damage from poachers who cut timber for firewood amid harsh winter conditions. Night raids target Grunewald and other wooded areas as police and guards confront resistance with clubs.

Berlin Grunewald

Government Steps to Boost Bee Industry in 1947

Government proposes a 6 percent rise to 6 134 000 honeybee colonies for 1947, boosting pollination across more than 50 crops. Beeswax by products aid industry and wartime needs, while larvae show potential to fight diseases.

Chicago United States Department of Agriculture South Dakota New York Ohio Minnesota Iowa Nebraska

Drownings and Auto Crash Result In Six Deaths

Clinton report lists six dead from a late Saturday incident on the Dunn highway and a river boating tragedy. Wallace Davis and Ivey Hollingsworth, both 23, died in the crash. Janet Sandy, 16, died at hospital. Joe Vann injured. two more youths survived drowning efforts. Sheriff Clary identifies victims and notes a boy saved three children from the river.

Clinton Here Dunn Highway Wallace E. Davis Ivey O Hollingsworth Janet Loraine Sandy Clinton High School Harnett County Dunn Joe Vann Dunn Hospital Roland T. Clary Clary Joe Daniel

Boat tragedy on Broad River claims three youths in Gaffney

In South Carolina Gaffney two miles above Gaston Shoals a boat sank while out on the Broad River. Doris Marie Blanton, 17, her 12-year-old brother and Irma Sue Gardner drowned. Four others were saved. An inquest was scheduled today into the deaths.

South Carolina Gaffney U S. C Broad River Gaston Shoals Doris Marie Blanton Joe Irma Sue Gardner

Strike Ordered at Reynolds Tobacco in Winston-Salem

About 4,000 members of Local 22 of the Food, Tobacco and Agricultural Workers, CIO, voted to strike at R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in Winston-Salem unless a new contract is signed. The union seeks a 15 cent-an-hour raise and other benefits, reduced from a 24 cent request. The company has offered 5 cents an hour more after a month of talks. A mass meeting urged action if no agreement by May 1 when the current contract expires at 65 cents an hour.

Winston-Salem Food, Tobacco and Agricultural Workers, Cio R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

Paper Making Process Described as Pulp and Water Mix

The basic method in papermaking involves breaking down wood into pulp and combining it with water to form usable paper.

50 50 marriages yield happier couples says study

A study of thousands of U S marriages finds the best chance of lasting happiness in 50 50 partnerships where both spouses share decisions and duties. It urges couples to set a shared life goal and divide responsibilities, adding that humor and genuine love help sustain harmony.

United States

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