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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1947
Page
10
The North Carolina Labor Security Commission reports High Point's labor supply fell 33 1 3 percent over 60 days while demand rose, with 2 100 workers needed by January 1 and 400 additional workers required across furniture hosiery and textile plants. Total local employment rose 3.1 percent to 8,229 from June to September, with female employment up 3.7 percent.
William J. Ferguson 22 of 609 Commonwealth faced manslaughter charges after his car struck seven year old James Gordon Whitstine while crossing East Russell street near Asheboro late yesterday. Whitstine, born June 12 1940 in High Point, was a second grader at Emma Blair school. Funeral set for Bailey's Grove Church near Asheboro with burial in the church cemetery.
Five uncontested divorces were granted in municipal court this morning on two years separation grounds. An annullment was granted to Carl Thompson from Georgia Kathleen Powers. other divorces went to John T Bennett to Grace Murdock, Lula Lam beth to Daniel Lambeth, Marie Daniel Gordon to Arvil Gordon, and Cicero Hammer Pierce to Pauline Pierce. Jury trials were set for after the hearings. several defendants faced capiases and press questions.
Tagua nuts provide vegetable ivory that competes successfully with synthetic materials in various uses. The natural product offers a durable alternative for buttons, combs, and small carved items, appealing to markets seeking renewable substitutes.
City council moves to condemn land at Washington Hamilton intersection to complete two north–south routes across Perry and Hamilton bridges. Contract awarded to Thompson Arthur Construction for $23,612.40 to pave cut through and approaches. also sewer and water work $3,721.75. Bond sale for $118,000 refunding bonds approved, saving over $92,000. Beer and wine licenses and city real estate auctions approved.
Thomasville city hall built in 1937 will receive interior redecoration and a new paint job within four months. City Manager M. Cooksey was authorized by a unanimous council vote to seek bids and place $5,695.05 from beer taxes in the contingency fund.
Three divorce actions were filed in municipal court this morning. One suit seeks a divorce from Helen Kiser Pritchard on adultery, another from Rufus Polk Hicks after two years separation, and a third from Pearl Ethel Wagner after two years separation. Alleged spouses include Alonzo Pritchard, Cleo Micks, and William Berge Wagner.
Guilford county board of commissioners renamed James A. Doggett as chairman and William B. Ragsdale Jr as vice chairman at the December session in Greensboro. A survey committee for a proposed 2 million dollar bond was to be appointed January 5. Reappointments included tax officials, sanitation, county home superintendents, and staff. The 1930s-style meeting set January dates and approved a Christmas holiday closure from December 23 to 29 for tax listing starting January 1.
At St Marys Episcopal parish meeting last evening a tally named four vestrymen L R Stewart Gilbert Clinard Dr O B Bonner and Henry Baker and elected officers including Edgar Hartley Senior Warden H W Ladehoff Junior Warden John Diffendale Secretary and Miss Bessie Davis Treasurer The Rector noted the parish debt liquidation and urged a building program and stronger service with reports from department heads on church school guilds and youth groups.
The Woodmen of the World will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 at the camp hall on West High street. Edgar O Johnson announces an election of officers and plans for the annual Christmas party. Johnson urges full attendance.
Shelton Doe Holmes of 1303 Furlough Street was bound over to superior court on a charge of assaulting a nine year old girl with intent to commit rape. The nine year old was the sole witness at yesterday’s hearing. Bond set at 500 dollars. Also: Clyde Effird fined 50 dollars and costs for possession of five pints of whisky in a car and Albert Luther fined 100 dollars for drunken driving. Dewey Oakley and Robert Prevatt given 30 days for drunkenness.
Two charged with reckless driving related to a Saturday night wreck. Jack E. White, 20, of Rt. 3 and Grayson R. Lawson, 18, of High Point are set for trial late this week. Lawson's 1937 Chevrolet was demolished in the collision on Highway 62. White told Trooper Mount he was on the highway eastbound when he heard Lawson crash. Lawson claimed White crowded him off the road. White’s car left the road, went down an embankment, and rolled several times. White escaped with minor injuries.
All Master Masons are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple Wednesday December 3 at 1 PM. Master L F Honeycutt and Secretary FE T Gregory preside.
Earl N. Phillips urged Port residents to cooperate with the National Safety Council and 130 national groups to keep this Christmas accident free. He emphasized happiness and safety, calling for extra caution and courtesy at home, on the streets, and at play to ensure a joyous, safe holiday for all.
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The High Point Exchange club met at the Sheraton to finalize plans for a basketball game between High Point College and High Point All-Stars. The event, set for Thursday night December 4 at the college gymnasium, benefits the Empty Stocking fund. Jack Dunn welcomed new member A. C. Shaw. Page Marshall introduced Owen Linley as his guest. A quart of milk equals energy value of a pound of lean beef.
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