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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
2
A brief on time changes noting that Central Standard Time subtracts one hour from GMT and Mountain Standard Time subtracts two hours for local schedules. Indicates some stations adjust relay times to Mt local schedules and excludes last minute program changes.
Fragmented Thursday February listings show music blocks and news on WFMY TV and WBTV Charlotte. Friday entries include test patterns chapel news and late night crime and drama programs with Kate Smith and Cisco Kid.
The American Legion Post calls an important meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the YMCA led by Commander H M Kirkpatrick. St Lukes Episcopal Church and St Timothy's of Winston-Salem announce a Sunday vespers at 4 p.m. at the YWCA. First Baptist sponsors a Battle Song Contest at Gurley Street Church with a 3 p.m. start. The United Club meets Friday at 8 30 p.m. at Elks Rest. Bishop E W Williams leads services Friday at 8 p.m. at Church of God in Christ. H P N S meets Sunday at 4 p.m. with Mrs L E McDonnell and Mrs M Bass co-hostess.
Legion Topics discusses Brotherhood Week and the veteran's sense of duty. It recalls postwar ideals from the American Legion pledge, emphasizing constitutional defense, law and order, Americanism, preserving war memories, community obligation, and mutual helpfulness among comrades.
Town urges all residents to fly flags in honor of Washington and his courage to defend freedom. A covered dish supper for Legionnaires and families follows at 7 p.m. at the Washington Biay. attendees are asked to bring a dish.
The Piedmont District of the North Carolina Association of Case Workers will meet Friday. Attendees include Mrs Bess Prince Mrs Lucy Jackson Mia Hilda Fountain Miss Ruby Moore Miss Jane Stephenson and Miss Bessie Tesh along with Gladis Kivett. The gathering starts at 10 o clock at the local Welfare office.
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance launches a ten week campaign across radio, newspapers, direct mail, and posters to highlight its 4 percent interest on dividend accumulations and policy proceeds. Officials say the rate, paid since 1907, is the highest among major life insurers and aims to educate North Carolinians about the benefit.
Local tax refunds anticipated with Roosevelt Little and Leada Love among residents in Thomasville and Lexington areas. Names appear in fragmented listing alongside Floyd Leonard and others from 412 N Main and nearby streets.
Funeral services for Omer John McCoy 72 were conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Sechrest Funeral Home chapel by Dr. W Arthur Kale of Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers from High Point were Joe Johnson Sr Forrest Murray Howard Lyon Joe Smith Paul Callaham and flugo Kimble from Statesville. He died at High Point Memorial Hospital after a one day stay. survived by widow Esther Bechtel McCoy of the home. Out of town relatives included niece Mrs Don D Nibbleink and daughter Miss Jean Nibbleink of Yonkers New York and Samuel Bowman Bechtel of Goshen Indiana.
The funeral for pioneer Jamestown resident Margaret Johnson was held at 2:30 p.m. at the Wetnewing Methodist Church with Rev. Dixon and William C. Levin officiating. Pallbearers included Clyde Hall, Henry Garrett, Harry Bundy, R. V. Johnson, Ernest Gardner, Cicero Holton, and Nease Osborn. She was the daughter of Jessie and Margaret Coffer Johnson and died shortly before midnight at home. Surviving are five sons E. J. Garrett, Clarence Garrett of Jamestown, H. C. Garrett of Trinity, R. J. Garrett of High Point, Clyde C. Garrett of High Point. two daughters Mrs. R. K. Wilson of Winston-Salem, Callie Cox of Jamestown. one sister Ethel Johnson of High Point. Interment in family plot at Greenhill cemetery.
Federal offices in the Post Office building will close tomorrow in observance of Washington birthday. Special Delivery mail goes out as usual and a new galley window will be open. Banks also will close in commemoration of the first President's birthday. Most city stores remain open and parking laws will be enforced in town areas.
Sophia Steffan makes a local opera debut tonight under Charles Taylor as the company presents an English sung version of a Romani tale. The production features a grass roots company blending student performers and professional principals for a recital aimed at the community.
Lions Club moved ahead with plans for its annual horse show to be held at Sedgefield on May 13. General chairman Russell Holt announced more than 300 entries expected, with many showing awards from New York and Miami events last year. Committee chairs at the meeting included Dan Monroe Jenee Lambeth Dave Neill Gansore Jack Junsucker McGahey L C Chiles B F Kearns Roy Graham ar Col trane Palmer Hylton and Harold. The club members will convene again tonight.
Cattle suffer trembles after ingesting white snakeroot, a poisonous plant found in pastures. The condition affects multiple head as farmers monitor herd health and seek veterinary guidance.
The lead singer, now studying voice, will perform tonight after completing initial training in this city and continuing studies in Greensboro. Taylor announced yesterday that tickets will be on sale at the box office.
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