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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1947

Page

2

Yound-The-World Flyers Near Final Leg In Light Planes

Goo rman of Los Angeles and Cliff Evans of Washington planned a final leg of their world flight in light planes. Bad weather grounded them. they postponed from Teterboro to tomorrow. They met Orville Wright who praised their nerve.

In. O Rman Los Angeles Cliff Evans Washington Teterboro N. J Aviation Orville Wright Wright Truman

Common Cold Costs Americans Over a Billion Dollars a Year

New York report by Dr. Louis Dublin of Metropolitan Life Insurance details the annual toll of the common cold. He estimates over one billion dollars in costs, 60 million lost workdays, and 420 million in wages, plus 400 million in medical expenses, with 40 to 50 percent of lost time due to colds and complications.

New York Louis Dublin Metropolitan Life Insurance Company United States Dublin

EAL setup links 25 nations with 67 cities via SABENA ties

Eastern Air Lines announces an interline ticketing pact with SABENA enabling local travelers to book and fly from here to Brussels Athens Rome Cairo and other SABENA cities. SABENA serves Ireland Britain Norway Sweden Denmark Germany Holland Belgium France Switzerland Italy Greece Egypt and more.

Thomas M. Breeden Eastern Air Lines Fof Sabena Belgian Airines Eastern Airlines Brussels Athens Rome Cairo Sabena New York City New York Ireland Great Britain Norway Sweden Denmark Germany Holland Belgium France Switzerland Spain Italy Greece Egypt Igiant

McKenney On Bridge Insight From America’s Card Authority

William G McKenney provides bridge analysis for NEA Service outlining key card play ideas and strategic considerations. The article discusses technique, bidding judgment, and practitioner tips for modern bridge practice.

William G McKenney America’s Card Authority NEA Service

Six Hearts Proves a Tight Squeeze on Missouri Deck

Bridge aboard the battleship Missouri features Captain Robert Dennison, fresh from the Rio conference with President Truman, as partner to the author. Dennison shows keen enthusiasm despite a busy schedule, winning a first trick with the ace of clubs and taking the lead on a diamond return.

William BE. McKenney America NEA Missouri Robert Dennison Truman West Queen of Diamonds Dennison North

Rubber-Neither val West North East Pass Opening

Bridge duel notes the rubber game with West and North opening moves and East passes guiding the bidding sequence toward the opening structure and declarer play.

Captain Dennison Flawless Bridge Hand Wins Big

The captain played a bold bridge hand after two rounds of hearts cleared opponents of trumps. He followed the old cover an honor rule as East covered the ace and West’s singleton king dropped. Denni son foresaw a one in a thousand chance paying off for the decisive play.

East West Dennison

Police Nab Suspect After Female Disguise Stunt

In Wilmington, six officers dressed as women to trap a reported pocketbook snatcher. They arrested Cordell Williams, 33, nicknamed The Catman after his prior burglary charge, now accused of robbing five white women. Williams will face charges as detectives traced his movements.

Wilmington Ralph Moore Moore Cordell Williams Catman Williams L. A. Teague

Witnesses Called to Serve in Community by Central Christian

In a Sunday morning sermon at Central Christian chapel Joseph David Boyd urged Christians to interpret Christ's life through actions. He warned of current chaos of thought resembling Rome and urged believers to act as witnesses by addressing needs in the community and world.

Christ Joseph David Boyd Central Christian Chapel Jesus

Unusual Incisor Growth Case Ends With Skull Piercing Duck

An account describes rodent incisors that continuously grow and wear down with use. In a rare instance a duck’s incisor overgrew, piercing the skull and curling into two complete spirals.

Dissolution Certificate for Doncon Excelsior Company

A North Carolina certificate records the dissolution of Doncon Excelsior Company in High Point Guilford filed December 3 1947 with Secretary of State Thad Eure. The document also contains a city ordinance amendment from High Point City Council December 2 1947 increasing storage charges at the city abattoir for cattle sheep hogs and goats left over 10 days and repealing conflicting ordinances.

State OF North Carolina Department OF State Doncon Excelsior Company No. Street High Point Guilford Donald W. Conrad Thad Eure State of North Carolina City OF Lois Welborn Cornelia Ann Dicken Guilford County Aaid Jewel Atkins Green Street North Carolina Co Lambeth Superior Court

God the Only Cause and Creator Sermon Topic

Sunday services across Christian Science churches centered on the theme God as the sole cause and creator. TheGolden Text cited Hebrews 3 4 with references to creation and divine attributes from Rev 4 11 and Science and Health page 275 explaining God as the source of all substance intelligence wisdom immortality and love.

God Christian Science Bhat Mary Baker Eddy

All-State Banquet Honors Stars Tonight in Greensboro

The Daily News hosts its 10th annual All-State banquet featuring 22 college and 22 high school football stars. Jim Tatum, Maryland's head coach, delivers the principal address and is named Southern Conference coach of the year by writers and radio commentators.

Greensboro Maryland Jim Tatum Daily News Tatum

Early Christmas Celebrant Dies

A seven year old girl, Bettey Joe Biddlecome of Tempe Arizona, died yesterday after a hospital Christmas party held November 20. Doctors said she could not live until Christmas day due to an advanced cancer. The Biddlecomes have three other children.

Phoenix Ariz Little Bettey Joe Biddlecome Leo Biddlecome Tempe Biddlecomes

Local clubs set meetings and funeral notices in city

The column lists multiple community church and club gatherings for Monday and Thursday including William Penn P T A Pastors Aid Club Willing Workers and St Mark Church social. It also notes the Julius Loftin funeral arrangements Evelyn Barber death notices and a new patent for weed control by electrocution.

William Penn P.T.A Fannie Mae Parker Pastors Aid Club Pastors Aid First Baptist Church Willing Workers Club Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Lena Sullivan Nate St ST. Mark Church St. Mark Methodist Church J. J. Hale R. B. McRae Rs. O. T. Morgan W.S.C.S Circle No. 1 Estella Nelson Underhill Ave Circle No. 4 Young Peoples Christian Stewardship Club Elsie N.lytle Brooks St Alls V. F. W. Post Ida White Leonard St Post Thursay Green Hospital Asheville N. C Mamie Williamson Julius Loftin Citzen Randolph County Main Street Lottie Harrison Pickard Hobart, Lewin Julius Robbins New York City Walter Robbins This City Mamie Robbins Detroit Mich E. Washington Street Knights of Pythias Lodge Grand Rapids Lodge 103 W. F. Elliott A. B. Conrad Wilbur Hutchins Main St. Baptist Church Evelyn Barber Evelynarber Mobile St Brooks Methodist Church Grand United Order of Tents Wade Barber Alvin Mesdames Felecia, Simmons D. C Barbara Gannaway Azalee Murdock Columbus Ohio Sylvester Montgomery

Picking Christmas gifts without wrecking kid psychology

Hal Boyle argues against overanalyzing Santa Claus and gift choices as ruining children. He says balance between desire and budget, avoid overconfidence in child psychology, and emphasize simple joys and shared kindness during Christmas. The piece features reflections on childhood wants, parental limits, and the spirit of giving.

New York Santa Claus al Capone Nicholas Little Junior Junior Benjamin Franklin

Thomasville Bay Retains Office

CHAPEL HILL, Dec. 8 Charles O Long of Thomasville and John Zucker of Riverdale Md have been re elected president and president pro tem of the Dialectic Senate one of the university s two debating societies New officers are Gran Childress Chapel Hill critic Joanne Mc Nutt Greensboro clerk Noah Edwards Dodson sergeant at arms Randy McLeod Maxton chaplain and Anne Wells Milledgeville Ga debate council representative

Chapel Hill Charles O. Long Thomasville John Zucker Riverdale Dialectic Senate Gran Childress Joanne McNutt Greensboro Noah Edwards Dodson Randy McLeod Maxton Anne Wells Milledgeville

Local groups unite for Europe aid campaign

Elizabeth City civic and social organizations mapped a plan to send funds to CARE Inc. to feed starving European children. Members pledge to skip needless refreshments at parties and meetings to fund the effort.

Elizabeth City Europe Care Inc

Man’s Suit Stolen From South Main Street Store

The manager of N. H. Silver Clothing on South Main Street reported a $75 suit stolen from the store shelves Saturday afternoon during busy Christmas shopping.

N. H. Silver South Main Street

Sunken merchant fleet losses in World War II revealed

Final figures show nearly three fourths of prewar merchant ships were sunk. The tally underscores the heavy wartime toll on maritime commerce and Allied supply lines.

Jmarine

Pinex Syrup Mix Cough Medicine from Home Formula

A home cough remedy blends 2 cups sugar with 1 cup water to dissolve into a syrup. Add 2% ounces of Pinex per pint bottle and fill with syrup for a ready made cough medicine that saves money and requires no cooking.

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