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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1946
Page
3
The May Day program at Fairview Street school begins at 4 30 p m on May 1 on the school playground. The 1946 May queen Jacquelin Haizlip of seventh grade will be crowned. The theme is The American Way with dances drills and the May pole dance. The PTA meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m May 2 inviting parents and friends.
Hosie Mickens 34 of 1444 Kivett Drive pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill after shooting Charlie Rorey at a High Point beer garden in February. Mickens testified he acted after an argument and fear of soldiers. The court also heard Odell Bostic plead guilty to a similar charge and receive two to four years on the roads for the fatal stabbing of Alexander Ingram in 1942.
LeRoy Wandsneider and Lois Kramer wed at St Pauls Lutheran church when the groom fainted during the ceremony. His brother Floyd also fainted followed by attendant Lester Van Lare. Bride and attendants aided in reviving the trio.
The Richard B. Harrison dramatic club of William Penn High will stage Ace High a three act comedy on Monday May 6 at 8 15 pm in the school auditorium J C Harrell will play three parts including the title role Other cast members include Parker Jones William Luck Catherine Willie Marie Baldwin Gladys Migonette Crawford Kit Mary Johnson Morey and others Lillie Snow Blair Williamson Felton James Robertson Virginia Keye directed by Mrs E P Wilson
Mrs Theodoris Williams died April 29 at her sister’s home in High Point after seven years there She is sent from Hairlips Funeral Home to Gaffney South Carolina for services Thursday at 2 30 p m She leaves her father Steve Curtis step mother Susie Curtis several sisters including Susie Ndl er Bizzie Lee Craft Isabelle Hoey Bessie Phillips Neather Epps and two brothers Johnson Curtis and Steve Curtis listed as survivors in this city and Gaffney respectively
The Business Men's Civic Club will hold a regular business meeting at the Y M C A on Thursday night May 2 at 8 30 p m. The notice invites members to attend and participate in club affairs.
The Alpha Art club will meet Thursday evening at 8 p m with Mrs. Margaret on Downing Street. Members are urged to be present.
The Ministers popularity contest, sponsored by Circle 2 WSCS of Brooks Memorial church, will now be held May 17 instead of May 3. The First Baptist church circle and Willing Workers meet this week with listed times and hosts. The Heavenly Gospel Singers and Jubilee Singers of Burlington are slated to perform at Emmanuel Baptist Church.
T. H. Hulin of near Lexington is the Republican candidate for Congress to fill the unexpired term of the late Representative W. O. Burgin in North Carolina's eighth district. He will oppose Jane Pratt, the Democratic nominee, in the upcoming special election. The district executive committee announced the nomination yesterday.
North Carolina State Treasurer Charles M. Johnson reports a profit of 82 824 22 from shuffling bonds of the Teachers and State Employees Retirement System. He sold 7 125 000 two and a half percent bonds and bought others at the same yield. Retirement systems expand as many states adopt plans and cities increasingly participate in state supervised programs.
In Clearfield Pennsylvania dairymen threaten to strike to force reversal of daylight saving time after reports cows refuse to yield milk when clocks move forward Burgess Hills cites council action to save time for borough employees and urges a settlement Agriculture demand for aviation gasoline has fallen about 75 percent since war end due to reduced military needs.
In Thomasville on April 30 Olin Scarboro taxi driver was found guilty of aiding and abetting an assault on Myrtle Shelton and received a 30 day suspended sentence conditioned on paying 50 to the court and court costs plus 12 months without legal violations. Sue Hipp also found guilty of assault on a female and given a 30 day suspended sentence with 47.50 paid for medical bills and court costs and 12 months no violations. Mrs Eugène VanCannon was fined 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness while Dolan H Loflin was fined 50 dollars and costs for speeding and reckless driving.
The item lists Philadelphia among the largest cities. It notes historical questions about William Penn’s land grant and the origin of Peoria Illinois’s name. The page ends with miscellaneous trivia and a horoscope for the day.
The land was granted to him in return for a debt owed to his father by Charles II of England, tracing back to historic colonial agreements with the Peoria Indians who formerly lived in the area.
A local woman reports removal of corns and callouses after using PED EX, relieving foot pain once blamed on rheumatism. The ad touts essential oils, suggests massaging feet to remove dead tissue and ease tired burning feet, with Dud Ex sold in professional sizes at drug stores.
M R Dunnagan resumes senior publicity specialist duties with the state University of North Carolina Cooperative Extension after four and a half years in federal service. Chairman Fletcher notes Dunnagan's extensive newspaper background including work at the Charlotte Observer and Winston-Salem Journal. Frances T Hill of Durham had handled the UCC duties during Dunnagan’s absence, resigning effective April 30. Hill praised for work on the UCC Quarterly and publicity programs.
Robert Kazmayer urged U S and U S S R to cooperate on shared principles to avoid a third world war. He spoke at a Kiwanis event, arguing Russia is both dangerous and capable, and stressed need for a stable long term foreign policy and mutual understanding.
J W Johnny Bolton 55 died early Sunday at his Wilmington home after moving from High Point four years ago. He worked in auto service and repair in Point. Funeral services were held in Wilmington with interment there. Survived by wife Jewel George Bolton a stepson Dewey George US Navy and one brother.
The speaker argues the United States misled about Argentina’s UN bid, blames shifting stances on Germany and Japan, notes aid to Japan during the China crisis, and calls for a strong, consistent policy aligned with American interests and a free world to manage relations with China and Russia.
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