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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1945
Page
7
Miss Mabel W. Binner administrator of the Chicago Children's Memorial Hospital says children recover in a little more than half the time compared with 60 years ago. She credits new drugs such as sulfa drugs and penicillin and other medical advances.
Charges of hit and run driving against Charlie Lee Wilson 51 of Ellerbe were dropped in superior court on motion by the solicitor due to insufficient evidence. Eyewitnesses identified Wilson’s truck. he was stopped later in Asheboro and found drunk. A separate charge of operating a vehicle under the influence remains pending.
James William Wall 63 died at noon yesterday at his brother G. Wall's home in the Madison vicinity. Born November 1, 1882 in Stokes County, he was a farmer and later represented McNess company. Surviving include his widow Nellie Kate Wall and eight sisters. Funeral at P G Wall home Thursday at 1 15 pm and Stokesburg Methodist church at 2 pm with burial in Walnut Cove cemetery.
Thomasville launches its Christmas Seal drive to raise 1100 for tuberculosis fighting. Mrs. Stuart Burton chairs with co chair Mrs L White Jr and a team including Mrs Ben Harris Mrs Henry Poe Mrs Vann Strinefield Mrs Joel Walker and others across civic clubs schools and business divisions. The sale runs through December 24.
The High Point Thomasville Denton Railroad Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting December 18, 1945 at 2 00 PM in High Point North Carolina offices on Jacobs Avenue. Directors will be elected and officer reports reviewed. Stockholders are urged to sign and return proxies to ensure a quorum.
A man describes decade long sensation of a brick in his stomach due to undigested food. After taking INNER-AID, his bowel movements regularize, gas and headaches vanish, and he reports renewed energy. INNER-AID, with 12 herbs, advertised as cleansing bowels and aiding liver and kidneys. Sold by local drug stores in High Point.
About 400 to 500 unemployment compensation claims from hosiery mill workers affected by last summer’s boarders walkout will be heard tomorrow at 10 o clock at the Southern Furniture Exposition Building. The hearing is before the North Carolina Unemployment Compensation Commission with Cearer Raleigh presiding and attorneys for the claimants and mills present.
Multiple alcohol poisoning cases in a local court are postponed for a third time due to missing witnesses. Nelsons and Phiffer face charges over poisoned liquor alleged to have killed 11 Black residents. Archie’s case may also continue. Other proceedings include Lassiter’s escape and theft, Allman’s acquittal on larceny, Cathey’s conviction for larceny from a woman, and Mangum and Mangum facing affray and drunkenness with suspended sentences.
Notification reached Mrs Kelman C Gomo of the death of Mrs Mary Barney at her Barre Vermont home after an extended illness. She was in her eighties and grandmother of Capt Gomo serving in France. Funeral plans were incomplete at notification time.
Mrs Bea Peace wife of Cicero J Peace died early Monday in a local hospital Funeral service was at Mount Vernon Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 30 pm with Rev W E Harbin Rev J W Vestal and Rev Clifton Peace officiating The church choir sang pallbearers were Tom Steed Joe White Thomas Redding Sam Hiatt Will Davis and Harry English Interment in the family plot at the church cemetery.
Health officials report North Carolina sees rising diphtheria cases due to parental vaccination gaps. In High Point no cases proved by lab testing in 1945, with 7,506 toxoid doses given by the city health department over eight years. State totals reach 1,317 cases and 59 deaths through October 31, 1944, amid calls for universal vaccination.
Mrs Ellen M Ferguson 62 wife of W Gaither Ferguson died at her home 602 Gordon Street shortly after 10am Wednesday after eight years of declining health She was born in Surry County August 11 1883 and moved to the city 38 years ago Surviving sons Harvey Charles Paul Houston Ferguson two step sons Mayfield Ferguson and Robert Ferguson one sister Rosa Wright eight grandchildren and four surviving siblings Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 am from the home with Frank Byerly and Adj C R Collins Salvation Army officers in charge Interment in Surry County.
The December meeting of the Junior Service League at the Adam Memorial YWCA discussed a busy year ahead. Two Clare Tree Major plays and an Opera Study group were announced. The group approved buying two health bonds and a $50 contribution to the Empty Stocking Fund. Changes to the constitution were proposed for a vote next meeting. Bond sales were reported weak with ten bonds sold. A plan to draft a collective letter to Washington was approved for January.
S Amusante club members gathered at 8 p m at Miss Mary Sue Briggs 307 Lindsay street for an informal social with carols and a Christmas favor. A brief meeting led by president Miss Sara Sears approved a $10 donation to the Empty Stocking Fund and discussed a New Year’s party. Members helped finish Red Cross baby garments for European children and a salad course followed. Attendees included Misses Frances Johnson Sara Sears June Parker Anna Tomlinson Theoman Clara Cole Sherrod and Mesdames John Hughes Pete Morrow Carter Holbrook Tom Pitts Harriss Covington Archie Newton Dupuy Sears.
Mrs. George C. Haltom was reelected president and Mrs. A. J. Koonce was reelected treasurer of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist church. New officers include recording and corresponding secretaries and several program coordinators. Life memberships were awarded to Mrs. M. A. J. Koonce and Mrs. J. H. Allred among others. Dorothy Love, a High Point College freshman, presented her poem The Voice of Christmas. A social hour followed with refreshments.
The Men's Fellowship club of the First Methodist church will hold its monthly dinner meeting Thursday at 6 30 in the church dining hall. Reverend Wilbur Hutchins of the First Baptist church will speak. A high school octet will render a musical program. At the November meeting J Koonce was elected president and William S Wall was elected secretary.
About People Misses June Parker and Sara Sears returned Monday from a week in New York City where they stayed at the Town House. They then visited Washington over the weekend with Miss Gertrude Tomlinson. Theo Redman of New York arrives to spend holidays with her parents before traveling to Asheville for a wedding. Frances Johnson and Irma Sheloff also came back from Washington after a weekend with Miss Tomlinson. Ed Pleasants arrived home Monday after discharge from Fort Bragg ending 44 months of service including 27 overseas in Italy and Germany with the 34th Air Depot group, 85th squadron.
Green Street Baptist announces a Friday December 14 meeting at Mrs Martha Payne 240 Montheu Ave to reveal new pals with transportation provided. Lebanon Methodist invites Thursday December 13 at 7 30 pm to collect gifts for a 14 year old at Inston Salem Children’s Home. Main Street Methodist Wesley Fellowship hosts a Christmas party at 7 30 pm in the church basement with pal reveal. Mother's Prayer Band meets at 2 pm at Mrs W M Hinson’s home with A C Carson speaking. Oak Hill Friends Welcome Class gathers Friday 7 30 with Mrs Myrtle Lowe. Trinity Methodist Friendly class meets Thursday 7 30 in the church basement with a gift exchange.
The YWCA hosts its annual Hanging of Greens ceremony signaling the Yuletide season with members from the three clubs and professional division. Mrs C E Sice presides. Mesdames Lindsay, Millis, White participate. Clarice Norman attends. Deck the Halls sung. Miss Maxine Lybarger pianist.
En route home lists service men aboard the Zebulon Pike due at Boston December 10 Willis L. Tysinger Lexington. Langfitt due at Francisco December 10 Pre lam H Normal High Point. Illinois would need four billion tons of water to produce one inch of rain.
Skin remedy claims relief for eczema acne and rashes with Black and White Ointment and cites 25 years of success. Also announces the Securities Investment Company annual meeting on December 18 at 1 30 PM in High Point North Carolina to elect directors and act on reports, urging proxies to be returned.
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