Brewer Heads District Central in Public Employment Services
C E Brewer of Charlotte was elected vice president to head the state central district of the International Association of Public Employment Services at the district session. He replaces Doyle AcCool, with Ralph E Miller as fellow nominee. Henry E Hilton now leads the state group as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Allee
IAPES
New Bern
Doyle A. McCool
Greensboro
Henry Hilton
The
APES
NCES
Raleigh
C. E. Brewer
Charlotte
International Association of Public Employment Services
Brewer
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Ralph E. Miller
Doyle AcCool
Henry E. Hilton
Katherine Kerr
Ninty
Local Elks to Represent High Point Lodge in Washington
Four members of the High Point lodge of Elks will travel to Washington North Carolina for the North Carolina State Elks association convention. Joe Kidd leads the delegation with Jimmy Lyon P C Smith and C A York. Washington reports the event as one of the state’s largest Elks gatherings in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Lodge of Elks
Joe Kidd
Washington
N. C
North Carolina State Elks Association
J. M. Thomas
High Point Lodge
Thomas
Kidd
Jimmy Lyon
P. C. Smith
C. A. York
North Carolina
Elks
Mrs Frank Gardner Dies At Home After Illness
Mrs Frank Gardner 44 died at 101 Gray Street Thomasville after a lingering illness. Born September 7 1902 in Blackstone Virginia she married Frank Gardner November 15 1921 and is survived by two sons Tommie Joe in Japan and Frank Gardner Jr. Her mother sisters and brother also survive. Funeral plans pending arrival of her son. body at Green Funeral Home.
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Thomasville
Frank Gardner
Gray Street
Blackstone
J. B
Emma Hardaway Matthews
First Methodist Church
Tommie Joe
U .S
Japan
Frank Gardner, Jr
J. B. Matthews
Ruby Matthews
Catherine Tysinger
Wilmington
Ben Matthews
The
Green Funeral Home
Reference department adds numerous new works at High Point library
The High Point public library reference department reports 175 questions last month and notes growth in reference material. New encyclopedias include Lands and People and Britannica 1946, plus dictionaries and yearbooks. The latest addition is Information Please Almanac 1947 edited by John Kieran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
High Point Public Library
Elizabeth ‘Gurley
Statesman
Roget's International
The
New International Atlas
George Stimpson
John Kieran
Grantland Rice
Deems Taylor
John Mason Brown
Christopher Morley
Elmer Davis
Class Opens Monday For Disabled Children At Cloverdale
The city begins its first program for children with disabilities at Cloverdale School. Six to eight pupils start tomorrow, rising to twelve as admissions occur. Instruction funded by the North Carolina League for Crippled Children until community takeover. Mrs. E M Jones will teach 8 45 to noon, assisted by Mrs. Ada Miller, a practical nurse with hospital ward experience.
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Cloverdale School
Charles F. Carroll
Tomorow
North Carolina League For Crippled Children
Carroll
E. M. Jones
Chestnut Street
Ada Miller
Rt. 5
Rec
Er Hospital For Women and Children
Greensboro
Mayor backs Wheel of Progress veterans show in High Point
Mayor Earl N. Phillips endorses the Wheel of Progress event in High Point and Thomasville to be staged in spring. He pledges city help with reviewing stands and invites Gen Dwight Eisenhower to attend. Ten percent of profits go to the North Carolina Good Health Association with the rest shared by posts for community recreation and the VFW home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl N. Phillips
Igh Point
Thomasville
VFW
High Point
North Carolina
Phillips
South
Cherry
James Hayes
Dwight Eisenhower
North Carolina Good Health Association
Tomasville
W. H. Jones
Wheel of Progress
Billy Veach
Trenton
Rey
Jin
Edeyed
Naand Cowboy Association
Jones
Democratic Committee in Close Vote Over Proposals
The High Point Democratic executive committee backed a bill to limit civil service to police and fire departments by a slim majority. Rep Walter Crissman, not present for the vote, said he would consider the recommendation after hearing the city council. He also questioned support for a proposed beer ban and noted mixed reactions from supporters. More details on page 14-B.
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High Point Democratic Executive Committee
Wade Renfrow
Walter Crissman
High Point
Police and Fire Department
Byron Hayworth
Renfrew
Crissman
Ambulance Demand Rises Sharply Postwar
W D Lemons of J W Sechrest and Son funeral directors notes ambulance use has surged over five years, about 300 percent above prewar levels. He explains the postwar demand now requires two ambulances to handle frequent needs and a rise in accident cases is likely driving the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise H. Abernathy
Rt. 1
Jamestown
J. R. Hedrick
High Point
H. B. Whitlark
Becky
W. D. Lemons
J. W. Sechrest and Son
Lemons
Captains Named for 1947 Red Cross Campaign
Majors and captains have been chosen in eight of twelve divisions for the Red Cross fund drive. campaign begins Monday March 3 with a local goal of 19 000. Taylor M. Simpson, chairman, says four divisions are nearly complete and recruitment will finish by week’s end. Division II lists Colonel Kenneth Redman and captains J Willard Thomas George W Armfield J W Van Loan W Stanley Davis andDonald W Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Taylor M. Simpson
Kenneth Redman
J. Willard Thomas
George W. Armfield
J. W. van Loan
W. Stanley Davis
Donald W. Conrad
Flying age proves safe with new airparks near High Point
Ed Lewis argues aviation thrives despite publicity. He notes nearly a dozen new airports within 50 miles of High Point, expanding air access and confidence in small planes. Paul Smith's airpark offers full services from gum to sirloin, drawing weekend visitors and locals alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Reed
High Point
Paul Smith
High Point Police Report Shows Low Losses and Recoveries
January city report notes 10 585 87 dollars stolen with 0 090 97 recovered by police. Eight autos were stolen and recovered. 21 aggravated assault cases. 25 auto larcenies under 50 dollars. 15 injuries in 33 incidents. 2 552 assists. 203 jailed. 57 speeders arrested.
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High Point
City Expansion Plans Ready For Study
City planners in High Point will review expansion recommendations with Morris Knowles Inc engineers from Pittsburgh. They study areas outside current limits to guide zoning, growth, and incorporation, aiming to prevent undesired development while considering future tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Morris Knowles Inc
Pittsburgh
Jamestown Plans Near Completion
City officials and Jamestown Oakdale incorporation leaders meet this week to push a plan uniting the two communities as Jamestown. Petitions signed by over 90 percent are ready for the state board of control. The city council favors incorporation but seeks limits on park hours and municipal tax implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Oakdale
State Municipal Board of Control
City
W. G. Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Robbins Tilden
Point Chamber of Commerce Increases Budget For 1947
The High Point chamber approves a 1947 budget of 20839.89 dollars, up 11800 from last year to cover expanded postwar work. Finance chair W T Powell says new funds come from membership dues and increased firm dues to support industrial planning fire prevention housing advertising health and development.
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Point Chamber of Commerce
J. A
Chamber
W. T. Powell
Finance Committee
Chamber of Commerce
U. S
High Point
T. J. Kearns
Co. T. Ingram
R. R. Ragan
E. L. Chitwood
J. A. Johnson
Dr Dixon to Speak at Deep River Church
Dr A G Dixon former superintendent will speak at Deep River church during the 11 o clock service in Rev Joseph Peele’s absence on sick leave. The Christian Endeavor gathers tonight at seven. Wyatt Cole a local Negro minister born and raised in Deep River will be present.
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A. G. Dixon
Deep River
Ricca
Joseph H. Peele
Christian Endeavor
Wyatt Cole
Men of 1878 Clothing Act Sparks Panic Mood
An 1878 Hancock County Independent ad claimed twenty dollars buys a full outfit including overcoat, hat, shirts, socks, and more. The excerpt reflects era prices and fashion while noting the paper’s long archival history dating back to 1848 with L. P. Noble and G. Whittier as editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almetta Brooks
Hancock County
Ted
New Cumbernk
W.va
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Thomas L. Carroll
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Winston-Salem
Irma Johnson
UCC
W. H. Stevenson
Mason E. Swearingen
F. Gardner
VFEW
Democratic Committee
Red Cross
Howard Blair
Robert Davis
J. Roger Edwards
Ruth Bowne
T. Lynwood Smith
Richard Marshall
George A. Lenaeus
Ray Nibbelink
L. B. Heilig
Murry Miller
Ben Herman
James D. Greene
Willard Myers
Charles R. Byrd
Samuel L. Taub
James Moffitt
Ed Mendenhall
Carter Holbrook
Morris Jones
M. B. Leath
Henry Foscue
W. W. Gluyas
W. A. Tomlinson
George Machen
Tommye Stanton
Ed Lewis
Dr. Dixon
Deep River Church
L. P. Noble
John G. Whittier
Senate
John A
Emma E. Southworth
Congress
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