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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1946
Page
8
Forecaster notes cloudiness and mild temperatures today with clearing and a Sunday start over the western area tonight. Scattered showers are expected this afternoon or early evening.
Mrs. Ernest E. Carter, 56, of 9 English Street High Point died at home after a long illness. Born in High Point in September 1889 she lived her life there. She was active in Oak Hill Friends Meeting teaching in the Sunday school and chairing prayer meetings. She married on January 1 1908 to Mr. Carter who survives with five daughters and two sons. Services will be held at Oak Hill Friends Meeting Sunday at 3 PM with burial in Floral Garden Cemetery. The body returns to the home this afternoon.
R B Gantt, local businessman, filed answers in municipal court to two suits. One suit by Marion Fedorowicz seeks 50000 alleging assault and miscarriage. Gantt says the allegations are false and he did not assault her. He says he visited the Fedorowicz home to show a prospective buyer and left after being refused entry. The other suit by W A Fedorowicz seeks 537.50 for services, with Gantt claiming all money owed has been paid.
The report describes Germany’s postwar strain from food shortages, rail and canal disruption, and coal transport limits. It notes British imports of breadstuffs, varying calorie allowances, and high infant mortality while observing Germans in the British zone wearing patched clothing and Berlin ruins. Public morale themes appear as observers consider future shortages and occupier impact.
John L. Lewis warned of possible wage disputes as miners press for contract talks with coal operators. He said the United Mine Workers will meet March 11 to discuss demands and did not rule out a strike. The AFL criticized the wage price policy as harming free bargaining and cited harsher controls following the February 14 order.
Vinson introduces a voluntary participation bill for members of Congress and executive department heads in the federal retirement system. Participants would contribute five percent of salaries, with a $2,500 minimum before eligibility. At 55, a retiree would receive about $418 yearly, and a 35 year veteran retiring at 75 would draw $3,712 annually.
The Yalta framework grants Russia control of Port Arthur and joint Manchurian rail administration, while declaring Dairen a free port. Delegates claim autonomy in Sinkiang and Russian withdrawal to restore Chinese sovereignty, noting armed landings, destruction of industry, and abuses in Manchuria.
In Portland a department store reports a pair of unclaimed false teeth found on the floor near the nylon counter. Clerks recall a heavyset woman dropping them as she ran to the nylon section, then covering her mouth and remaining in line.
Nancy Margaret Womble infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl V Womble of 820 Arbor dale drive died at a local hospital at two o clock Friday morning after birth Thursday afternoon Surviving are her parents and sister Charlotte Yvonne Womble all of this city Services were held at the grave side in Oakwood cemetery Friday afternoon at 1 30 o'clock by Rev Paul Hardin Wesley Memorials Methodist church
Noah Lang and James Moore, both described as Negro, were arrested after a break in at a barn owned by Perlie Beeson on Cedar Street. Lang is jailed in default of $1000 bond. two missing girls from Kansas City are being sought by detectives. A Fredrickson Lines warehouse was entered last night, with overalls valued around $100 stolen. suspects unnamed.
Mrs Sarah Davis Welborn 89 widow of William Claude Welborn died at her home on the Asheboro road Saturday morning after several years illness She was born December 17 1856 daughter of John and Sally Hiatt Davis She married William Claude Welborn November 22 1877 and had seven children including Daisy Welborn and W Birch Welborn of High Point Survivors include sister Mrs Lou Grissom and 10 grandchildren seven great grandchildren Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 PM at Lebanon Methodist Church with burial in Lebanon Cemetery
Seized imposed in Karachi on the terror of more than five cm and that professions and meetings had been prohibited indefinitely. The ships in Bombay harbor surrendered after a black flag, per orders of Vice Admiral J. H. Godfrey. Population density figures for arable land are listed for several nations.
A public notice warns subscribers to verify delivery boys against Enterprise records. It urges customers to check the collector’s route book with their name and demand a signed receipt card before payment to avoid unauthorized fetchers. The notice emphasizes paying only boys with an Enterprise collection book.
F W Easter aged 64 died in Norfolk General Hospital at 2 30 a m Saturday after seven years of declining health and a two week stay in hospital He was born in Davidson county and lived in High Point Leaksville and Norfolk He leaves eight sons one daughter two stepdaughters a brother two sisters and seven grandchildren Funeral to be held Monday at Ward Street Methodist Church with burial in Oakwood cemetery
High Point Life Underwriters begin February 1946 campaign with about 100 full time men, aiming for at least 75 percent membership. National group plans to rise from 40 000 to 45 000 by June and to 50 000 by 1947. North Carolina locals expect growth from around 1 000 to 1 500 members. The group plans a community project after the drive to benefit members and citizens.
Dennis Cranford, claiming his mother says otherwise, told the court his name is Dennis Cranford. He faced violation of the prohibition law but was not prosecuted with leave granted when the case was called for trial.
High Point firefighters fought two small fires yesterday. A trash blaze at 208 Howell Street was extinguished on arrival. At the Carolina Cotton Batting Co, 411 Tate Street, a machine spark started a first floor fire with negligible damage.
In Pittsburgh 3400 Duquesne Light workers set to quit at midnight over wages amid a threat of settlement. In Houston AFL council withdrew a four day strike against 650 city workers. NYC faces a potential transit strike as CIO Murray seeks to avert stoppage. Detroit milk strike halves dairies and faces no quick settlement as CIO dairy workers seek higher pay.
Erwin states during the Raleigh conference that both union and management showed a fine spirit of cooperation. He hopes rank and file workers accept the terms of the settlement just reached after sessions that ran through Thursday and into the night. Governor R Grege Cherry, who called the conference, was present when the agreement was reached.
A mistrial was declared in Floyd Osborne's drunk driving case after hours of deliberation in municipal court. A separate hit and run charge against Osborne resulted in nol pros with leave. Sam Small was found not guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. Mrs. Mabel Hargett was ordered to pay $100 damages and court costs. Notice of appeal was filed.
Cap t. McVay of the Indianapolis was cleared of culpable negligence by a court martial on a separate charge and was restored to duty. Reprimands and an admonition were issued to several navy officers related to the sinking. Navy officials noted potential impact on future promotions and announced the actions at a news conference. The report also notes that U.S. lumber production would yield a moon-reaching board walk if laid end to end.
In Thomasville by February 23 Dennis Wood received 30 days suspended on good behavior for one year and a $10 fine for assaulting Ernest Batten. Ed win Jarrett bound over to superior court on forgery charges with $1,000 bond. Charles Dennis got suspended sentence for speeding. James Carpenter paid part of costs for speeding. William Mathews received 30 days for public drunkenness. E Lee Goolsby faced two drunkenness charges with mixed sentences and a possible appeal.
The New York Zoological Park enforces a rule that adults may enter the children’s zoo only if accompanied by a child. The policy aims to limit adult-only visits to the attraction.
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