Community notices for Colored People events and meetings
The Ladies auxiliary of the American Legion meets Friday at 8 p m at the Daniel Brooks center with members urged to attend. St Mark church senior choir meets at 8 p m. Mt Vernon Baptist Willing Workers meet Thursday at 7 30 p m. Jehovah Gospel Singers sing at Bethel Holiness church Sunday 3 and 8 p m. Hossanna Tents meet Friday 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows hall. Guiding Stars meet Sunday 2 30 p m at Daniel Brooks home. A and T college vs ORD basketball set for Thursday 8 p m in William Penn gym per Alphonzo Smith of Pearson Memorial AME Sponsors.
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ORD
William Penn
Alphonzo Smith
Pearson Memorial Ame
Japan's literacy rate tops world at ninety seven percent
A report notes Japan achieves the world's highest literacy rate at 97 percent, highlighting widespread reading skills and education standards across the population.
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Japan
Digest of Opinions Clarifies North Carolina Public Office Rules
North Carolina Attorney General Harry McMullan releases opinions on public officer age for deputy clerks and notary public dual office exceptions. He rules deputy clerks must be 21, and notaries may hold both notary and solicitor roles. Decisions cover marriage officiants, seed tag requirements, and local tax limits on public baths with state authorization.
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Raleigh
Harry McMullan
Recorder’s Court
McMullan
Recorder's Court
North Carolina
Superior Court
General Assembly
St Joseph Aspirin 100 Tablet Size Deals Ad
The ad promotes St Joseph Aspirin with 100 tablet pack at 35c offering nearly 3 tablets per cent and a handy 12 tablet package for 10c. Claims the product is world famous and chosen by millions with emphasis on purity and economy for everyday use.
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St. Joseph
All Weather Highways Promised in North Carolina
Governor Cherry announced a $100 million plan for 1946 48 to classify rural church roads and farm to market roads as all weather. He said spring weather would help secure equipment and personnel to begin a vast program of secondary road improvement.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Cherry
Winston- Salem Automobile Club
Erry
Woman Dies in Greensboro Bus Collision
At an intersection in Greensboro two women and a child were injured when an automobile struck a Dudley Negro school bus. Emma Kinney Lester, 23, of Greensboro died from the crash. Harvey Shoffner, 18, bus driver, posted $1 bond on a manslaughter charge.
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Greensboro
Emma Kinney Lester
Harvey Shoffner
Raleigh Chief Hears Plea April Week for Doctor Gardner
Dr G D Gardner an Asheville physician under a 3 10 year manslaughter sentence will have a state supreme court hearing during the week of April 9 His January 31 sentence followed an alleged illegal operation then.
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Raleigh
G. D. Gardner
Asheville
State Supreme Court
Gardner
Reducing Dairy Costs Through Feed Management and Culling
The article highlights feed cost as the largest dairy expense and suggests lowering feed bills by using high quality hay and maximizing pasture use. It also recommends culling cows that produce little, even when well fed.
France War Leaves Millions Homeless and High Mortality
In France, two million people are homeless after the war. The infant mortality rate stands at 75 percent of the national death rate, reflecting severe social and health strain across the country.
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France
Old Trumbulls Corner Church Burns in Ithaca
A 93 year old Trumbulls Corner Methodist Church in Ithaca N Y burned as worshippers were to arrive for services. The blaze began near a chimney under reconstruction and was spotted by C A Ryant church board chair and janitor who had started a hot fire after a sub zero night. Meanwhile North Carolina accelerates tobacco disease research to keep its status as a leading tobacco producer.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Trumbulls Corner Methodist Church
C. A. Ryant
Eivin Bjornstad to Sing Sacred Concert at Fairmont Park Church
Oslo born tenor Eivin Bjornstad will present a sacred concert Thursday night at 7 30 pm in Fairmont Park Baptist church. Known as the King of Gospel singers he trained with top masters and has toured Europe. Critics compare him to Caruso and note his refusal of opera engagements despite offers. He dedicates his talents to Christian service.
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Eivin Bjornstad
Oslo
Norway
Fairmont Park Baptist Church
Bjornstad
Europe
Man
Nch
Caruso
Christian
Red Cross Head Foresees Continued War Work Ahead
Basil O Connor, national Red Cross chairman, travels from Charlotte to Atlanta after a meeting with chapter leaders. He notes that for the Red Cross and many others the war is not over and cites ongoing aid to veterans, occupation troops, hospitalized servicemen, and global needs.
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Charlotte
Basil O'Connor
American Red Cross
Atlanta
Red Cross
Veterans Guide outlines VA letter filing tips and female aides
The Veterans Administration asks veterans to include full identifying codes and numbers with inquiries to speed up responses. It notes large file counts for common names and introduces female veteran counselors and ex-servicettes as field staff. Pay scales for new civil service posts are listed, with directions to mail questions via the paper or AP office in Washington.
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Veterans’ Administration
Army
Navy
Civil Service Commission
Veteran's Guide
Associated Press
Star Building
Washington
D. C
Squadron Leader Cox Serves on Leyte Front
Pfc. Ray W. Cox son of Mr. and Mrs. Adier Cox of Point North Carolina serves as squad leader in the 648th replacement company on Leyte since September 1945. He holds the Asiatic Pacific theater ribbon and the Philippine liberation ribbon. A former Allen Jay high school student, he worked as a government carpenter before enlistment. His wife Ann and daughter Janet, six, reside in Norwalk Connecticut.
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Leyte
P. I
Ray W. Cox
Adier. Cox
Point
N. C
Sersens
Cox
Pfc
Allen Jay High School
High Point
Ann Cox
Janet
Norwalk
Conn
JohnsonCompletes 10 Day Leave at Camp John Hay
Sergeant Douglas L Johnson son of Mr and Mrs W B Johnson of High Point North Carolina finished a ten day leave at Camp John Hay in Baguio Philippines He is assigned to the finance section as auditor and left induction in June 1943 He arrived overseas December 15 1945 Cheddar cheese history note appears as a stray fact.
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Baguio
P. I
Douglas L. Johnson
W. B. Johnson
Richardson Street
High Point
N. C
Camp John Hay
High Point High School
The
Philippines
Recreation Conference to Open at Massachusetts State College
The first annual Recreation Conference will be held at the Massachusetts State college campus on March 15 and 16. Chef John H. Scalf presents a program featuring gospel songs and piano by Emile Serposs with Mr Bjornstad. No admission charge. The church is on Thomasville highway with Pastor John H. Scalf.
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Amherst
Mass
Massachusetts State College
Bjornstad
Emile Serposs
Thomasville Highway
John H. Scalf
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