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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
2
The comptroller general disclosed fraud schemes tied to 1944 contract settlements with 20 percent kickbacks to government representatives or their proxies. He cited the GAO's limited reach under the act and noted 75 settlements exceeding 700000 involve potential overpayments to contractors while agencies resisted full cooperation.
The Australian Davis Cup team prepares for the inter zone finals against Italy and will play a series of matches at Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania, Aug 7. The team, after defeating Mexico 5-0 in the North American zone finals, will contest two singles and two doubles matches as announced by non playing captain Clifford E Sproule. A note on a past bicycling craze appears as marginal content.
Arch ie Hinton son of the late Walis and Fannie Hinton died Tuesday morning at a Greensboro hospital. Surviving are his wife Laura Hinton of High Point and a sister Ella Hoover of High Point. Four nieces and two nephews are named with locations. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 p m from First Baptist Church with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Ruth Asheworth's July wedding to William Howell is noted with a large local reception and attendees. Also listed are upcoming tent preaching, a Wiener roast and a fish fry, and a Silver Star Quartette performance at the House of Prayer.
Prof Maxey formerly under U S Navy service is linked to a prison record as USC president expresses concern. Maxey was hired before Smith arrived in 1945. Miss Pierce from York County joined Columbia a year ago with the local National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis chapter and was formerly married to Dr Richard Lamb of Philadelphia.
L Horne of Rocky Mount criticized turning the state advertising program into a political football. At Morehead City, Horne and George Rose clashed over developments as the committee voted 3 to 1 to open negotiations with Riley. Marshall withdrew his candidacy after the governor’s office received his telegram requesting withdrawal.
A two inch White Paper cites Li Tsung Jen advising Truman on May 5 1949 that China’s plight stems from Chiang Kai-sheks regimes failure to implement reforms and use aid wisely It also references Wedemeyers 1947 plan advocating Manchuria trusteeship and broad aid with reforms The document signals Washingtons stance against large China aid and explains diplomatic shifts in the Far East plus published criticisms of the Nationalist government.
Mrs. Jesse Tutterow 32 formerly Ruby Johnson of High Point died at home in Randleman after an 18 month illness. She leaves husband Jesse Tutterow four daughters and four siblings. Funeral 2:30 PM Saturday at Wesleyan Methodist Church Randleman. Burial in church cemetery. Mrs. Zurry Hollifield 77 died at home 505 Mallory Street. Service Thursday 11 AM at residence led by Rev. Julian S. Hopkins with granddaughters and neighbors as mourners. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
Horace Samuels Strayhorn 46 died suddenly at 300 Sinclair Street shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday after a ten day illness post surgery. Born November 27 1902 in High Point he lived in this city all his life. He married Lera Boahn August 23 1941 and survived by his widow his mother Mrs J L Strayhorn Fayetteville five brothers and one sister. The body will lie at Koonce Funeral Home then be moved to the residence Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Ward Street Methodist Church with burial in Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
William R. Jenkins Sr., 51, died Tuesday evening. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from First Evangelical and Reformed Church with Rev. Hoy L. Fes perman presiding in the pastor’s absence. Music by the church choir with Miss Jewel Myers on organ. Pallbearers were S. E. Tucker, Ralph Greeson, W. M. Green, Nick Leonard, E. W. Smith, and John R. Summers. Burial followed in Lebanon Cemetery.
Jerry Lavonne Myers three month old son of Grover and Lowman Myers of Rt. 2 Thomasville died at home early this morning. A twin brother Gary Rayvon Myers died July 20. Survivors include two sisters Doris Carolleen and Phyllis Ann Myers and two brothers Clifford and Darrell Myers. Funeral services Saturday at 11 in the Evangelical and Reformed church cemetery.
James D. Jeffus US Navy fireman husband of Marie Jeffus Asheboro Route 1 is attached to USS O Hare in the Atlantic Fleet. He will attend the Cowes Regatta in Great Britain from August 6 to 8 as a guest of the Royal Yacht Squadron. A luncheon menu includes chicken souffle with mushroom canteen? and new green peas.
The City of High Point schedules a public hearing under the Housing and Rent Act of 1949 to decide if a shortage of rental housing warrants continuing rent control. The session is set for 7 p.m. on August 26, 1949 in the Municipal Court Room at the County Building. Mayor W. Bailey urges landlords tenants and interested citizens to attend.
Congressional critics fault the Brannan Farm plan for expanding price supports and demand quotas on hogs cattle sheep milk eggs poultry and more. Officials forecast lower hog prices in winter and potential egg surpluses next year unless law changes. Eastern farmers boosted chicken output, risking Midwestern egg markets.
The selection of Murfreesboro farmer Hut Chinson as assistant Secretary of Agriculture surprised Washington farm circles. The move fuels speculation that the Truman administration aims to erode Tennessee Democrat Gore’s House support, as Gore backs the Brannan plan and pursues possible Senate ambitions.
A recent government decision to support grower prices of cotton seed should help protect farm income in the corn belt as well as in the South. Weak cottonseed prices drag down prices of related fats and oils like lard soybeans and flaxseed.
Government reports show butter production and consumption rebounding 15 to 20 percent from a year ago after wartime lows. Margarine loses ground while butter gains share as output falls five percent in the first four months of the year.
The Agriculture department projects higher dairy product prices in the near term. Officials cite supply dynamics and demand factors shaping the expected rise across milk, butter, and cheese markets.
Asheville hosts a August 13 banner event at City Auditorium with the SPEBSQSA parade featuring Skylarks and Foresters from the local chapter. The 65 member chorus will perform as well while Pittsburgers and the Chordettes join the program showcasing barbershop harmony and its 40 000 members nationwide.
Regional forecast for North Carolina notes partly cloudy to warm conditions today and Saturday with scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers. The sun calendar lists Saturday August 1, 1049 with stray notes on Hines and Soft Sets at 7:80.
The 24 hour ending 8:00 am reports show city temperatures and rainfall. Cities listed include Charlotte Atlanta Boston New York Denver Raleigh Charleston and others with recorded highs and lows.
Governments worldwide join a world census of agriculture to aid the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and national planning. The survey will collect data on farm land use and tenure, livestock, machinery, costs, farm population by age and sex, and housing.
Mass for the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be said at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Montlieu Avenue by Reverend Robert J. MacMillan. The Mass honors Mary and is offered for peace and Russia with Benediction and a children's choir. Confessions precede the Mass.
No fire alarms were reported to the department headquarters between noon yesterday and noon today. The brief update notes no incidents or emergencies requiring response in this period.
Authorization was granted to A. G. Marsh to erect a one story two family dwelling on Steele Street at an estimated cost of 2000 dollars.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship at Calvary Methodist church will hold an ice cream sale Saturday afternoon on the church lawn beginning at 3:00 p m.
Members of the Spring Hill church M Y F will hold an ice cream social at 7 p m tomorrow night at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayne Swaim High Point Route 2 off 10 A.
Peter J. Elliet Jr of Route 5 enlisted for three years in the regular army and was shipped to the Fifth Infantry at Fort Jackson South Carolina this week.
The record names several individuals with their towns of origin including Dennis R. Parks Jr of Ft Mall South Carolina Betty Kitchings of High Point Hassell Fulp of Walkertown Ella Mae Scales of Walnut Cove both classified as Negroes Robert J. Richardson of Winston Salem and Amelia Ann Bradley of Wilmington Delaware Tommy R. Tuttle of Rural Hall and Virginia Ola Coley of Pfaff town all appearing in the same filing.
About 1500 Negro Baptists gathered in Memorial auditorium in Raleigh where Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson of Howard University called the race the singing sufferers. He criticized socialism and communism for promising enough and condemned Rankin and Bilbo.
Radio listings detail daily schedule from 6:00 p.m. through midnight with multiple networks and programs. Entries include news, sports, entertainment, drama, variety shows, concerts, and dance bands across stations such as nbe cbe mbs and abe. The lineup features Specials like News Report, Supper Club, Lone Ranger, This Is Broadway, and Meet the Press along with music bands and operas.
The final session of the weeks long conference at Shaw University will be held tonight. President Truman is not advocating socialism or communism and wants to avoid these ideologies.
The City of High Point invites sealed proposals for a new Paramount Theatre roof. bids due August 16 1949 at 7 30 PM with 2 percent bid bond. Bids open then read publicly. Specifications from Purchasing Agent. Mayor W F Bailey City Manager T B Hinson.
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