High Point notes July weather and civic setbacks
The High Point area faces skepticism over July rainfall and temperatures, while the Garden Clubs cancel the fall flower show due to uncertain conditions. Community leaders push plans for later events, highlight garden efforts, and report changes in football coaching at High Point College. A new Yolo constable, Rev. Joseph Helle, is elected with a nominal salary amid shift in law enforcement duties.
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High Point Council of Garden Clubs
Council of
Garden Clubs
High Point
Igh Point
High Point Council For Garden Clubs
Yolo
Calif
Joseph Helle
Yolo *Community Church
Helle
Comer Brady Wins Car in Kroger Giveaway
Comer Brady of 808 West Green Street won a brand new Chevrolet in Kroger’s 1950 car giveaway. His name was drawn from about 40 000 entries. Brant Snavely of Wachovia Bank conducted the drawing. Brady, a furniture worker with a wife and two children, was so surprised he had his brother pick up the car.
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Kroger
Comer Brady
West Green Street
C. N. Justice
Chevrolet
Kroger Company
Brady
Brant Snavely
Wachovia Bank
Justice
Tomlinson
High Point
Man Finds 39 Snakes Buried After Creek Encounter
Thomasville report says attorney Russell Van Landingham cleaned in front of his Erwin Avenue home when a mamma water moccasin blocked his path. He killed it in the creek and 38 young snakes were found inside or with it after post mortem by L W Williamson. All 39 snakes were buried at dawn.
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Thomasville
Russell van Landi
Erwin
van Landingham
L. W. Williamson
White Street
Van
Sparkman Urges Swift Price Controls on Meat and Lumber
Senator Sparkman of Alabama urged President Truman to impose price ceilings quickly on meat and lumber if Congress grants discretionary authority. He noted early price hikes from a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, with meat and lumber prices rising and lumber industry players warning of longer term harm. The plan centers on selective pre-retail controls and timing choices as the House and Senate debate wage price rationing authority and broader price control powers.
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Washington
Sparkman
D-Ala
Truman
Congress
White House
House
Senate Banking Committee
Mr. Truman
Senate
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Guy Carr Tops Sales Contest at Chicago Training
Guy Carr vice president at H E Crawford Mill Supply 825 South Main won top honors in a Chicago sales training event by Elmer Wheeler. He was selected from 40 Greensboro regional contestants and nearly 200 trainees nationwide. Carr lives with his wife and two children at 601 West Howell Street and is active in civic life through the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Guy Carr
H. E. Crawford Mill Supply Company
South Main Street
Chicago
Elmer Wheeler
Wheeler
Carr
Greensboro
United States
West
Howell Street
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Prise
Harold
Willard
Jamestown School Board
Jamestown Pta
Jamestown Improvement Association
Guilford County
Forsyth
Primitive Baptist Church
Atlanta Reporter Hoards Groceries in Market Stunt
Atlanta journalist John Keasler pretended to hoard sugar pepper and cigarettes at a supermarket. Shoppers and staff watched as he drew stern stares and sharp comments about ancestry patriotism and draft status before leaving with a handful of items.
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John Keasler
Kaesler
Korea
Keasler
Eggs Not Suitable for Hatching Declared In Poultry Report
A poultry advisory warns that extra large extra small and misshapen eggs should not be set for hatching. The guidance emphasizes selecting eggs with proper size and shape to improve hatch rates and chick viability.
Tschaikowsky Dies in 1893 from Cholera
Composer Peter Tschaikowsky died in 1893 after contracting cholera. The Russian artist who wrote symphonies and ballets left a lasting mark on classical music despite his brief late life.
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Peter Tschaikowsky
Groundbreaking for New Baptist Church in Greensboro
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new First Baptist church and educational building in Greensboro are set for tomorrow at 4 30 p m. The project costs 927364 32 dollars. Dr J Clyde Turner, longtime pastor now retired, will turn the first dirt and deliver the principal address. Dr Claud B Bowen serves as church pastor.
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Greensboro
First Baptist Church
J. Clyde Turner
Claud B. Bowen
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Fraley
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Isle of Man
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Jesus Saves Trio
Oak View
Old Winston Rd
City Limits
BUICK
Dynaflow Drive
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Henry J. Taylor
ABC Network
VA Deat
W. F. Mauldin, Inc
N. Main ST
Etter Automobiles
Atlanta
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Charlie’ White
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High Point Enterprise
J. M. Fagg
Howard Avenue
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