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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1947
Page
2
D. S. Neill of Neill Motors announced today that the Pontiac Motor Division is producing 1000 cars daily despite material shortages. The statement follows reports of ongoing supply difficulties and firm output targets.
Representative Neill toured the Pontiac factory in Michigan to review the Pontiac Motor Division's plans for the coming year. He noted an estimated 235 000 units of the 1947 model and that 1948 models will be produced soon after January 1 with a likely same-day changeover. The 1948 model is described as the best looking yet with a 10 percent production increase projected.
Tommy Harmon, University of Michigan All American of last year, announced from Los Angeles that he plans to quit football and enter radio. He said he will retire from playing and pursue broadcasting opportunities.
Frank Dix deputy regional Scout executive for region 6 will visit four point on Tuesday December 16 for one day to interview men interested in professional Scouting careers with the Boy Scouts of America. He will interview at High Point college guidance center and may be reached via the Uwharrie council office. Dix, a native of Alabama and Eagle Scout, has held several council leadership roles and joined the National Council in 1941 as deputy regional executive for region four before transferring to region six with headquarters in Atlanta Georgia focusing on extending Scouting for Negro boys.
Thirty six nurses at James Walker Memorial hospital have deferred resignations set for December 18 after a three hour meeting with the board of managers. Both sides reported substantial headway toward a permanent understanding and vowed to continue negotiations on working and wage conditions.
Mrs Eldora Geneva Jurner Black 76 widely known resident of Rt. 2 Thomasville died after four weeks of illness. Funeral held Saturday at Emmanuel Reform Church with ministers from local churches and grandsons as pallbearers. Interment in family plot at church cemetery.
The article notes upcoming discussions between managers and staff nurses and mentions the state labor conciliatory service, requested by Gov. Cherry, arriving tomorrow to intercede in the dispute.
A dense listing of daily radio programs from WHPE WHRE WHPRE and affiliates shows a full day of music news and talk segments including Morning Devotional Show Tune Time and Sports Parade. The notice warns that all programs may be interrupted or canceled to cover important news developments.
High Point College choir directed by Ile H. Serposs will perform Words and Music of Christmas on Tuesday night December 16 at 8 p m in Robits Hall auditorium. A 60 voice mixed choir will sing Christmas pieces from several nations with The Tower Players providing scenic background.
Rear Admiral James Mathews USN retired 56 of Florence South Carolina died at Naval Hospital Bethesda Maryland. Native of Marion South Carolina he served in the navy civil engineering corps. Survived by widow Isabelle Jane Bradham Manning South Carolina and two sons both naval officers care arrangements incomplete.
In Tokyo on December 14 the 11th Airborne Division defeated the First Division 32 to 26 to claim the American Football League of Japan title.
A dense listing of daily programs from multiple networks detailing times, show titles, and hosts. Includes news, sports, music, drama, and variety acts across CBS NBC and other stations with entries like The House Party Lone Ranger Drama Inner Sanctum and News Tonight.
London dispatch reports Earl Baldwin aged 80 and thrice prime minister died in his sleep at his Stourport Worcestershire home. The article recalls his role in Edward VIII abdication crisis, his testimony before Parliament, and his later retirement as Earl Baldwin of Bewdley to farm pigs.
Washington dispatch reports John L. Lewis convened leaders from district 50 after disaffiliation from the AFL. The session weighs a possible third labor movement despite Lewis’s non-communist affidavit hurdle under Taft Hartley. Estimates of district 50 membership vary sharply between Lewis and CIO.
Advertisement touts Kilmer SwampRoot as a remedy for nocturnal urination and backache caused by kidney acidity. Claims a 16 herb formula flushes kidneys and bladder, improving urine flow and sleep. Includes free trial offer and bottle at local drugstores.
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