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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1950
Page
24
The governor attacked political manipulation and urged officials and employees not to influence votes while criticizing state use of resources for campaigning. He recalled prior resignations over neutrality and pressed a plan to expand telephone service, citing a $200 million cost and state funding concerns.
The morning session at Harrison gymnasium features Bishop Harrell of Charlotte presiding with addresses by Dr. G Ray Jordan and Dr. John O Gross. Duke's Hollis Edens and Benjamin Schmoker also speak as the Western North Carolina Methodist Conference inaugurates activities and rolls out luncheon and afternoon ceremonies. The day highlights include academic processions, invocations, greetings from church and college leaders, and a press visit noting substantial local recreation programs in Shore Neals department.
The article notes calls to broaden scheduling to cover more court days and acknowledges the basement room is already overflowing. With averages over 2.18 and seats near capacity, officials say adding seats would still require major space changes and a city council funding decision.
Local groups advertise meetings and activities across recreation programs church events and civic clubs. The page lists programs at Fairview Street school YMCA and YWCA including workshops, plays, and sports with dates times and host organizers. Community leaders urge participation and report on planned socials and prayer days.
Bethlehem Pa. Lehigh University holds mid year exercises with 180 seniors graduating. Six Smiths receive diplomas from Lehigh President Martin D. Whitaker. There are 25 Smiths still in Lehigh classes.
Dr Cooke delivers inaugural address as alma mater is sung and benediction by Rev Kenneth Goodson closes the program Alumni open house in the student center follows the benediction.
The Rev. Lynn Rittman pastor of Congregation of Christ Lutheran in Hickory has been named director of public relations for the International Lutheran Hour with headquarters in St. Louis. He also serves at St. Augustina church and will assume the new post from there.
The Salvation Army presents a series of meetings in Thomasville including open air gatherings at 7 30 p m on Thursdays and 7 30 p m Fridays. Programs feature Young Guard, Sunbeam, Girl Guard and band rehearsals with specified times and locations.
A Staley merchant reports burglars entered two stores and attempted a third. Cigarettes and cigars were stolen from Teague’s shop while government property was mentioned as at risk. Police investigated but details remain unclear.
N C Parent-TeacherGroup nominates two candidates for key posts in Durham. Mrs Crawford chairs the school lunch committee. Other officers may be nominated.
Fire leveled the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sectreat on Holly Grove road last night. Reports say only a small amount of clothing was saved as the fire consumed the dwelling within minutes. Cause of fire is undetermined.
An incident on the convention floor in Charlotte involved an exit pathway near the safe area. Officials noted the event as part of the ongoing floor security review and pledged a full audit of access points.
Four High Point men Bennett senior Blizzard Bennett Jr and Thompson have patent approval for the Vacuum Suction Means for Looper Machines a plastic hood encloses looper brushes and connects to a suction box to remove air borne lint and ragged edges The inventors propose field demonstrations in a small mill and see benefits for workers plant owners and insurers while laboring to commercialize the device
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