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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1947

Page

2

Hardin Favors State Wide Referendum on Whisky

Rev. Mr. Hardin urged a state wide referendum to settle liquor policy while opposing state sanctioned sales in any county or city. He argued local option is absurd and warned that alcohol sales threaten public welfare likening them to cocaine. Over 75 Jaycees attended the address advocating a democratic statewide approach.

Rev Paulin, Jr Chain of Commerce Hardin ABC General Assembly Jaycees

M L Anderson 66 Dies Suddenly in Ambulance

Marion L. Anderson 66 died suddenly in an ambulance after 7 30 PM Thursday. He worked at Adams MIllis Corp and lived 1408 Mendenhall St. He was born May 10 1881 in Forsyth County and married Martha Hauser April 5 1903. Survived by wife three daughters one sister and several grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Pleasant Hill Methodist Forsyth County with Rev Carl A Grimm officiating. Interment in church cemetery.

Marion L. Anderson Adams-Millis Corp Forsyth County Julius D Dora Ellen Moser Anderson First Evangelical and Reformed Church E. T. Hedick Mise Martha Hauser E. R. Byerly Thomasville Frank Jordan Arvil J. Kirk Olive Anderson J. D. Anderson A. L. Davis Pfafftown N. C

Bangle Day Events Planned Across City for December

The High Point Tuberculosis associations announce Bangle Day on Saturday December 13 with Girl Scouts selling bangles on downtown streets. About 30 volunteers are needed. call the local office or Mrs Roy Briggs Jr for details. Bangle Week runs December 8 through 11 in city and county schools with proceeds from bangles sold to children. Coin boxes at businesses support Christmas seal sales. through December 3 local office reports $4281 in seal sales with more expected by mail.

High Point Tuberculosis Associations Roy Briggs, Jr Kenneth Redman Joe Hollingsworth Don W. Conrad

Funeral Rites for Mrs Lou Mendenhall in Thomasville

Mrs Lou A Mendenhall died at home on Thomasville Rt 1 on Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at Zion Reformed Church Thursday at 11 am with Rev Calvin Leonard and Rev J A Palmer officiating. Church choir sang. Flowers organized by Mrs Ron Kennedy. Pallbearers listed as F O Kennedy I L Proctor Clay Hayworth Early Hayworth David Meyers Alfred Payne Paul Payne Will Proctor. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Lou Mendenhall Thomasville Lou A. Mendenhall Zion Reformed Church Calvin. Leonard J. A. Palmer Heidelburg Reformed Church Novela Flowers Ron Kennedy F. O. Kennedy I. L. Proctor Clay Hayworth Early Hayworth David Meyers Alfred Payne Paul Payne Will Proctor Church Cemetery

Funeral for Lonnie Clayton Crawford Held at Fair Grove Church

Funeral services for Lonnie Clayton Crawford a well known local resident were held at 3 PM yesterday at Fair Grove Methodist church near Thomasville. Rev. Paul Hardin Jr and Rev. James A Clemmer officiated with church choir providing two selections. Pallbearers listed from Thomasville and local city. floral arrangements managed by Mrs L G Hodgin and Eloise Cecil. Interment followed in Fair Grove cemetery family plot.

Lonnie Clayton Crawford Fair Grove Methodist Church Thomasville Paul Hardin, Jr Wesley Memorial Church James A. Clemmer A. G. Bingham George C. Haltom Charlie Craven M. J. Wivett Renfrew Pirtle W. W. Secil L. G. Hodgin Eloise Cecil Fair Grove Cemetery

Craver Family Rites Mark Death and Local Notices

Lanxter C Craver age 46 husband of Sylvia Craver died after an extended illness. Surviving include wife father four sisters two brothers and an uncle. Funeral Sunday 2 30 p m from West street home with Rev W F Elliott officiating. Interment Greenhill. Sunday tea at 4 p m at 813 Hoover street sponsored by Craver family. Room Representatives meet Sunday 3 p m with Mrs Lora Smith 209 Vall street. Patrician club voted 10 for Christmas seal sale and scholastic awards for High Point Negro schools. Mitchell Miller ill at Lula Carters 1502 West street. Miss Anna Phipher of Hickory visiting Mrs Lucille Johnson. Saturday suppers chitterlings served at 1204 Leonard street and Daniel Brooks center. Starlight Gospel Singers to perform at Shiloh Baptist church 8 p m. Banana peanut butter sandwiches feature for children.

Mesdames Mary Howard Beatrice Morgan Nancy Price Ollie Blocker Albert Craver Norfolk Verginl Craver Lexington Brannon Craver West Street W. F. Elliott Greenhill Cemetery William Penn Room Lora Smith Vall Street Patrician Club Raymond Payne Thomasville High Point Mitchell Miller Lula Carter Anna Phipher Hickory Lucille Johnson Johnsie McAdoo Leonard Street Daniel Brooks Center Shiloh Baptist Church

Burley Prices Hold Steady In Kentucky

Kentucky burley prices remained steady with 21 markets averaging 48.33 per hundredweight on 13.14 million pounds sold, while overall belt sales across eight states reached 60.99 million pounds at 48.15 per hundredweight. Tennessee and Britain figures appear in report context.

Louisville Kentucky State Department of Agriculture Department Burley Belt U. S. Department of Agriculture Tennessee

Pearl Harbor Day observance urged for High Point veterans

Veterans here are urged to attend church in uniform this Sunday December 7 to honor killed in action comrades. The VFW leads the drive with Byron Grandjean citing the date that will live in infamy, while the Ministerial association backs the appeal to all ex servicemen regardless of membership.

Pearl Harbor High Point Byron Grandjean VFW Wilson C. Weldon Grandjean America

Indiana doctors plan X rays of Siamese twins brains

In Indianapolis on December 5 doctors at the Indiana University Medical Center prepared to X ray the brains of five day old Siamese twins joined at the tops of their heads. They share a central nervous system and may undergo a separation operation. The Speer babies were born in Bedford and brought to Riley hospital for treatment. their mother Mrs Edward Speer is recovering from cesarean delivery and their first child died at birth.

Indianapolis Indiana University Medical Center Speer Donald Casely Casey Riley Hospital Bedford Ind Edward R. Speer

Hockey dispute widens to Swiss organizing body

Sports roundup notes the rift among Olympic hockey organizers spreading from the American Amateur Hockey Association to the Swiss Organizing Committee. One Swiss faction fears American teams may skip the games, risking a flop, while another wants to align with the A.H.A., which has been active in promoting hockey.

New York Amateur Hockey Association Amateur Athletic Union A.H.A

Rose Bowl Clash Shapes as Notre Dame Eyes USC

A midwestern sports writer predicts Notre Dame beating Southern California by two touchdowns, with Michigan then edging through by one touchdown in the Rose Bowl. He notes Notre Dame has the stronger line while Michigan boasts the superior backs.

Notre Dame Southern California Michigan

Pot's All Brothers id Sticker at Syracuse U

A playful item notes a Syracuse University baseball star living at No 1 Varsity Court Newark New Jersey. It also mentions former postmaster general Bob Hannegan as head of the St Louis Cardinals and ponders the nickname postal Cardats.

Syracuse U No.1 Varsity Court Newark N. J Bob Hannegan St. Louis Cardinals

Delays Hospital Trip To Bag Deer Inimical Courage

William Fum 58 refused illness to miss deer season. From his Valencia home he stepped onto a porch, fired at a buck, killed it, then returned to packing for a hospital trip. The account reflects stubborn practicality amid wartime era context.

Valencia William Fum Pennsylvania Fum

Plea to Curb Waste From Capital

Washington reports the cabinet food committee leading a national effort to curb waste and cut grain use for whisky and beer. It urges meatless Tuesdays and eggless Thursdays, asks distillers to extend postshutdown restrictions, and notes the spirits industry plans reduced-basis operations to save grain.

Washington Cabinet Food Committee Europe Distilled Spirits Institute

Downward Stretch Seen in Flue-Cured Tobacco Markets

Raleigh wire service report says three flue-cured tobacco belts kept sales closed for a week as volume remained light. Prices held steady to weaker on the old belt while the middle belt saw slight gains of 2 to 4 dollars. scattered grades rose up to 7 dollars.

Raleigh North Carolina

Duke of Windsor Pens Autobiographical Articles for Life

The Duke of Windsor starts a series of autobiographical pieces in Life Magazine detailing his abdication, wartime role, and views of Britain’s changing world. The commentary notes public mixed feelings, royal tradition, and Edward’s enduring popularity despite controversy.

Duke of Windsor Life Magazine

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