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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1949
Page
7
Lynn Nisbet notes ongoing efforts to redraw judicial and solicitorial boundaries and to modernize court administration. He cites constitutional limits, past legislative measures, and the role of study commissions in shaping reform, with reforms tied to voter approval of constitutional amendments.
General orders limited action as Harmon's Second Armored Division commanded by Maj. Gen. Ernie Harmon faced a German advance toward the Meuse River. Against strict orders, Harmon attacked with Collins' approval and halted the German thrust in a snowbound, foggy battle praised by Montgomery for its effectiveness.
President Truman seeks to reorganize the executive branch by creating a Welfare Department. Senate action is due by August 17 with possible night sessions to finish Plan No 1 and proceed to Plan No 2. Opposition cites health and education concerns within the new structure.
Senator McCarthy reviewed a published list of those named in invoices and said Allen should not be on the list though Allen is a close associate of Truman. He declared Gross entirely in the clear regarding the mysterious freezers and noted Hoffman could not be reached by phone, prompting a subpoena.
Five managers and 15 employees were detained after 7 State liquor agents raided the Jungle Inn in Youngstown. They seized 35,000 dollars in slot machines and thousands in cash, routed about 1,000 patrons, and held casino managers under guard for 12 hours. No liquor was found.
Danville extends first place lead in the Carolina League as Raleigh and Winston-Salem press hard for second. Raleigh beats Greensboro 4 1 aided by Dave Baxter’s bases loaded walk and Charlie Miller’s two hits. Reidsville shuts out Winston-Salem 2 0, while Burlington tops Durham 12 5 to grab a share of fourth.
Davidson College announces ticket sales start Monday for four fall football games. Games include Presbyterian College North Carolina State University Richmond homecoming and The Citadel with prices 3.00 2.50 2.50. First home game vs Presbyterian at Richardson Stadium and a October 15 replacement game vs University of St Louis in St. Louis.
Washington Aug 15 The four percent general freight rate hike will start Sept 1 as announced by the Association of American Railroads Notices are to be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission and posted at freight stations nationwide The increase is projected to raise railroad freight bills by about 293 million dollars annually The ICC cited the 40 hour work week extension for non operating employees as a major factor in granting the rate rise
Irish declared territorial aims must be set aside as rivals prove service to the common cause. Churchill warned against ideological wars from barbarous oligarchies and pledged protection against totalitarian tyranny including Nazi domination and similar despotism. A Western age convention will make every Japanese person one to two years younger by year end.
Nalter Lawrenson 59 a Guilford County weather stripping contractor died early today at 4 15 after a sudden illness at his home 335 Ennis Street cerebral hemorrhage was the cause He was a former supervisor in weatherstripping now retired and active in the Loyal Order of Moose and the Legion of the Moose The widow Mrs Ora Brady Lawrenson survives along with two sisters and one nephew Funeral arrangements were incomplete at noon today with services expected Monday at the Brady Funeral Home Ramseur and later at his home
Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church Friday at 2 30 pm for Mrs Ora Curtis McCain widow of John H McCain. Rev Murphy Wiles Cliton Pearson Virgil Pike officiated with Mrs Henry Whipple singing and Ipple at the organ. Pallbearers were Joe Dale Willard Wright D H Madden John Nance W L Albertson and Newell Black. Burial followed in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery. Mrs McCain died at her home 310 West Bay Street after an extended illness.
Mrs Cynthia Fine Boles 74 of Thom asville Route 2 died at City Ogee hospital at 7 30 am after illness. A lifelong Clarksburg Methodist member she was born February 21 1875 to Wesley and Mary Dorsett. Survived by daughters Dewetta Leonard and Jenny Warner brothers Ambrose Dorsett 11 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren. Funeral plans pending with Walker funeral home. Body to be moved Sunday to Mrs Dewetta Leonard home Fisher Ferry street extension.
Funeral services for Thomas E Johnson of 500 Everett Street will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM in Rankin Memorial Methodist Church conducted by Rev John F Cagle. The body will be moved from Yows to the Everett Street home this afternoon and placed in the church at 2 PM Sunday. Burial will follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
Funeral services for Marshall Lynn Morgan six month old son of Mr and Mrs James Wade Morgan of E Green street extension were held at home Friday afternoon at 2 30 Rev Wilson O Weldon of Thomasville officiated Burial was in Floral Garden Park cemetery Pallbearers were Harrison Cashatt and O H Cecil Floral offerings were carried by relatives and friends directed by Mrs Clara Morgan Miss Sophia Steffan sang two selections
The body of P F C Paul David Smith 32 killed in France during World War I will arrive in Thomasville Tuesday at 6 35 am and go to J C Green and Sons Funeral Home. He was born in High Point on April 23 1913 son of GE Z Smith and Mollie Hilton Smith moved to Thomasville in 1922 and attended local schools and Carolina Avenue Baptist Church. Prior to his entry into the armed forces
The obituary notes Staff Sergeant Smith of Thomasville who served with the 508th Parachute Infantry in the 82nd Airborne Division and died eight days after being wounded on D day. Surviving family members include wife Margaret Davis and daughter Paulette. The service at Carolina Avenue Baptist Church includes military honors by VFW Post ..., American Legion Post ..., with interment in Holly Hills.
Hollywood star Jane Russell, famed for her Sunday School teaching, is described as Hollywood's most avid Bible student and never seen without a Bible while filming.
Two Thomasville township store robbers were bound over to the August term of Davidson County Superior Court after preliminary hearings. James Foster 24 of Charlotte and William Allison 17 of Ware Shoals South Carolina faced charges of breaking entering larceny and receiving for thefts at Clay Motsinger and Clarence Carr stores on the old Greensboro road. They allegedly took about 30 dollars from each store and faced additional charges including car theft and up to 16 other breakins across Rowan Davidson Forsyth counties and in Virginia and Washington DC. Both remained jailed after failing to post bonds of 1000 dollars.
In Dusseldorf area two policemen fell from a motorcycle after a bicyclist stopped suddenly. They told hospital staff they were traveling about 20 miles per hour. The police chief requested two other officers to test the accident claim and they suffered similar injuries in hospital.
An overview of migraine symptoms and historical remedies focusing on ergotamine tartrate and nicotinic acid. Nicotinic acid injections appeared to relieve headaches in most of 15 patients across 31 treatments, without tolerance buildup, under medical supervision.
State crop service raises 1949 flue cured leaf outlook to 780 million pounds based on Aug 1 conditions. Border belt yields move to 1240 pounds per acre, up 20 from July 1. Total state production up 5.3 percent from last year at 739.38 million and 16.3 percent above the 10 year average with Belt 11 at 286.65 million pounds and 1170 lb/acre and Belt 12 at 399.9 million pounds and 1290 lb/acre.
A discussion of a point count bidding system for no trump and suit bids. South holds 20 points, North 13 to 15, totaling at least 33 to suggest a small slam. After opening, spade finesse is advised first, with alternative paths explained.
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