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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1945
Page
8
An old gentleman named Mr Andrews recalls in Fehdale how, across his lifetime, the world has grown more temperate and more conscious of education, despite many wicked individuals. He notes wars come and go and emphasizes the improving character of the common people.
The speaker cites a bygone era when the Louisiana lottery and alcohol were common and churches funded projects with lucky tickets. He notes many were devout yet scarce schooling on farms, and reflects that the world has improved in the decades leading up to World War I.
A 17 year old boy, McKinley Armstrong, is in a local hospital with severe burns from an oil can igniting while cleaning a press at Hall Printing Company. The blaze caused heavy stock damage at Hall and the adjacent Industrial Lithographic Company. Armstrong’s condition is serious but not critical. Immediate plans to resume operations are being made by the owners.
Gas rationing for motorists and plane owners is lifted allowing pleasure flying resumes at Greensboro Highont air port per C Crocker Hawt Flying service manager. Previously the Civil Aeronautics Authority limited flights to training and cross country transport. A pound of dried prunes yields two pounds after soaking in water.
A narrator reflects on peace optimism and a rainbow omen after a celebration. He recalls opposition to the Yadkin railroad for Stanly County, quoting a lawyer predicting tax burdens and disruption, then notes that the line was built and Albemarle grew, with the line proving profitable despite criticism.
High Point city council invites sealed bids to supply a 105 cubic foot trailer type air compressor. Equipment may use gasoline or diesel power, must be portable on two pneumatic tires, and bids should include full specifications. Public works needs the unit for street construction and improvement work after borrowing equipment.
County attorney T C Hoyle asks the Jefferson board to delay foreclosure threats by Standard Life Insurance Co over the High Point building. Hoyle plans to be away two weeks and asks the matter remain in abeyance. Contracts total 7641 for county home construction and alterations were awarded to Parham Darr Construction of High Point with work to start before August 28.
An old note explains that Oregon derives from an Indian word meaning place of plenty. The claim ties the state's name to Indigenous language roots and a sense of abundance.
The book collection drive for the USS High Point Victory funded by the American Business Club gathered 350 to 400 books and $60 to buy a ship Bible dictionary and current volumes. Donors are thanked by James B. Lovelace who notes the library will comfort and entertain sailors and shows High Point’s support.
Dr. J. S. Dorton announces no state fair will be held in 1945 due to time constraints while on leave as state war manpower director. He pledges a fair for 1946. The piece also notes coal lift capacity and timber geography figures from unrelated data.
Mrs Mary Wirza Stout 75 widow of Charlie B Stout died at her daughter Mrs Ernest Brown 704 Barbee Street shortly after 6 pm after a stroke last week She was born November 2 1869 in Chatham County daughter of Daniel and Susan Ves tal and lived in High Point recently She leaves daughter Mrs Ernest Brown son Ralph R Stout brother D T Vestal and two grandchildren Funeral will be Sunday at 3 pm from Bonlee Methodist Church with burial in church cemetery
Rufus A. Doughton, known as North Carolina’s grand old man of the mountains, died suddenly at 90. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Sunday at Sparta Baptist Church with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. He was an elder brother of Congressman Robert L. Doughton and held multiple state offices including lieutenant governor and revenue commissioner.
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