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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1947

Page

7

Supreme Forest Bridge Club Meets at W O W Home

The Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle held its bridge club session in the W O W home reading room last evening. Miss Cleola Jones and Miss Anice Ellington joined the game before a brief business session led by Mrs Paul Carroll. The group voted to donate to the home for the aged and orphan children for the state convention in Asheville. Punch and cookies were served by Miss Evie Williams and Miss Nellie Hare. Other attendees included Mesdames Paul Carroll Ed Thrower Johnnie Bru James Ellington and Miss Barbara Carroll and Miss Ernie Williams.

Supreme Forest Woodmen W.O.W Bridge Club Cleola Jones Anice Ellington Paul Carroll Asheville Evie Williams Nellie Hare Ed Thrower Johnnie Bru- James Ellington Barbara Carroll Ernie Williance

Indians in Canada exceed one hundred eighteen thousand

A census style statement notes that the number of Indians in Canada has surpassed 118,000, reflecting demographics and population trends. The figure highlights the community's growth and distribution across provinces and urban centers.

Canada

Local Hospital Reports Multiple Patient Admissions

The Bou levard unit of the High Point Memorial hospital treated several residents and visitors last week. Mrs Wanda Hubbard Mrs Maud Queen and Mrs Ruby Goins entered for observation and treatment, while Mrs FE Callicutt undergoes planned surgery. Other patients include Miss Aleta Jennings and Miss Doris Pickler who are under observation, and Mrs G T Chafin improving after an operation. W J Bennett Sr underwent observation and treatment, and Mr and Mrs C E Moose visited from Washington D C with Coy E Moose Jr over the weekend.

Wanda Hubbard High Point Route Four Boulevard FE. S. Callicutt South Main Street High Point Memorial Hospital Aleta Jennings Gurley Street Ruby Goins Ward Street Boulevard Unit G. T. Chafin Cable Street Doris Pickler High Point College New London W. J. Bennett, Sr Mrs. C. E. Moose Washington, D. C Coy E. Moose, Jr Mr. Moose

Woodmen Circle to Attend Asheville State Convention

The 13th state convention of the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle will be held at Battery Park hotel in Asheville beginning Friday May 2 at eight o'clock. Delegates include Miss Nellie Hare from High Point and Miss Evie Williams as alternate. Mrs. Paul Carroll will serve as state secretary and attend throughout the convention. The event runs Friday night through Sunday with a notable program and several prominent speakers.

Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Battery Park Asheville Nellie Hare High Point Evie Williams Paul Carroll

Gooch Baby Born at Boulevard Hospital

Ronald Dale Gooch is born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gooch on April 27 at Boulevard hospital. Mrs. Gooch formerly Miss Doria Proctor.

Gooch Louis Gooch Route 2 Ronald Dale Boulevard High Point Memorial Hospital Doria Proctor

Vanderbilt Cup Tournament Hand Reveals Key Play

In the Vanderbilt Cup Team Championship, Harry Fishbein explains a strategic hand. He notes that making one move creates another favorable play, illustrating the planning behind the national knock out event.

William EK McKenney America’s NBA Harry Fishbein

Heart and diamond finesses in a bridge dummy play

Fishbein argues the correct plan when dummy holds king of spades is to lead a small heart and finesse to the ten, then play diamonds to safety. If East follows, cash the ace and diamond finesse again, while West must win with the queen and may return jack of spades.

Fishbein West

Gibbs to Serve Hospital In Thomasville

Gibbs 33 of Albermarle, native of Mooresville, will become business manager of City Memorial Hospital Thomasville May 1. Formerly with the Internal Revenue Department five years, he is president of Albemarle Junior Chamber of Commerce. Gibbs will establish residence in Thomasville and succeeds an acting manager, with Doak Finch chairing the hospital board.

Thomasville Ned A. Gibbs Albermarle Mooresville City Memorial Hospital Gibbs Albemarle Doak Finch C. H. Phillips R. K. Farrington W.G. Smith

Grade C Milk Put Under Ban

Raleigh April 20 report that a committee drafting dairy regulations does not support allowing the sale of pasteurized market milk under Grade C rules. Public hearings continue in Asheville May 6 Charlotte May 7 Greensboro May 8. Grade C milk would be barred from sale except in rural areas on a temporary basis.

Raleigh State Department of Agriculture Asheville Charlotte Greensboro

Woman Second In Raleigh Balloting

Raleigh voters nominated one woman and thirteen men for a new seven member city council to take over July 1. Among 14 nominees the top vote getter was P. D. Snipes with 3,002 and Ruth Wilson was second with 2,831. A May 6 general election will choose seven to name the city manager, Raleigh’s chief executive.

Raleigh Balolting P. D. Snipes Ruth Wilson Fred Wheeler Fred Fletcher Hobson Gattis John F. Danielson Alfred Williams Joseph

Jamestown Sets Hearing on Zoning and Meetings

Jamestown council, in its first meeting after incorporation, passed building permit and meetings ordinances and scheduled a public hearing for zoning. Mayor Ragsdale authorized postings and a May 21 hearing at 7 30 p m at Jamestown school. The council will meet twice monthly on the first and third Wednesdays.

Jamestown Thomas C. Ragsdale Ragsdale Robbins Tilden H. N. Williard W. C. Campbell R. F E. Bundy William G. Ragsdale, Jr

Cherry Predicts Shellfish Division Expansion

Governor Cherry announced the creation of a shellfish division within the state department of conservation and development. The act authorizes large scale plantings of shell and seed oysters and regulatory measures to protect stock, with study and research for a rehabilitation program.

Elizabeth City State Department of Conservation and Development Cherry Conservation and Development Board

Balloon Shooting Entertains Cops And Shoppers

Crowds on High Point main street watched police officers fire an air rifle at three 75 foot balloons bearing Eat At Walgreens. The activity violated city ordinance and involved Capt. J R Teague and Patrolman J R Hedrick.

High Point North Main Street Walgreen's Drug Store Walgreen's J. R. Teague J. R. Hedrick

Two Thomasville Churches Set Vote on Union Merger

Two local Methodist churches Main Street and Community Methodist plan a union to form a single church with co pastors Rev Reid Wall and Rev Karl Koestline. Congregations will vote on May 7 with services at Community and Main Street, aiming for a Sept 1 start in the merged building.

Thomasville Main Street Community Methodist Churches Community Methodist Church George B. Clemmer Clummer Union Reid Wall Karl Koestline Community Church United Congregation United Church Methodist Episcopal Church South C. F. Finch Davidson County J. C. Leonard United States

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