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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1949
Page
8
An instructional example shows James Marlow explaining why a couple with one non earning spouse should file a joint 1948 tax return. It outlines standard versus itemized deductions, exemptions, income splitting, and the resulting tax compared with a separate return.
Six from a room window near a fire escape three stories up perished from burns at Mercy hospital Mount Vernon Ohio. Two other men Jack McDonald Hamilton Ohio and Robert McFarland Ames Iowa were critically hurt. McDonald suffered a fractured skull while McFarland had head burns.
High Pointers In Sports notes a victory by Erskine in Kansas City at the National tournament. The team represents the North and South Carolina small colleges and earns praise for its effort. The writer supports the Bears and credits Fred Emerson for standing firm against the Catawba clique.
U S and Western European nations pursue mutual aid military plans as Norway moves toward a formal decision to join the security treaty. negotiators consider timing for inviting Norway and other North Atlantic area nations into the talks while Sweden and Denmark align with Western European Union members Britain France Belgium The Netherlands and Luxembourg. Scandinavian and other countries may gain equal access to U.S. arms resources if they join the system.
The administration outlines a four point plan including direct relief for all needy, blanket 20 million more covered under old age insurance bringing total to 50 million, greatly increased benefits, and payroll tax boosts. It seeks national health insurance with payroll taxes and doctor bill coverage later, plus expanded unemployment compensation. Altmeyer cites 5 million already aided, totaling nearly two billion dollars annually in federal state and local support. The plan would add 200 to 250 million dollars yearly to reach more needy, disabled and jobless not covered by existing programs.
Call writers report modern plants in the South staffed by nonunion crews at peak capacity. They claim higher productivity and lower costs answer labor strife. North Carolina workers resent unions limiting output as two Woonsocket groups in the region push organizing efforts, with ITU invitation rejected.
Teague and collegiate athletic circles for more than forty years. His outstanding political career has made him one of New York state's best known barristers. T. V. Johnny Rochelle, High Point manufacturer, and a reporter of all sports programs in this section, will preside over the banquet as master of ceremonies, and the guests will be introduced by Bill Currie, sports editor of The High Point Enterprise.
Mrs Stella May Largen 37 wife of Hubert Largen died at a local hospital after ill health. Born December 1 1911 in Surry County she moved from Surry to High Point area four years ago. Survived by husband two daughters Mary Nell and Idell Largen a son James Louis Largen six brothers and four sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 11 from Pentecostal Holiness Church Highland Ave interment at Midkiff Cemetery near Mt Airy.
Joseph P. James died unexpectedly at his Jacksonville Florida home Sunday morning after being in his usual health. He was born in Davie County and came to this city from Winston Salem 19 years ago, later moving back to Jacksonville. Surviving his wife, three sons Julius N. James John Grace James and Joseph P. James Jr., three daughters Mrs William Rogers Mrs C R Webber and Mrs Charles Glenn Murphy and one sister Mrs Washtie Batey. The body will be returned to this city Tuesday and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Funeral service for Mrs Kath erine Phoebe Raymond was held from the residence on North Main Street Sunday at 2 o'clock led by William Harriss of Lexington. Mrs Herman Ables of Bassett sang. Pallbearers were Isaac Fidler J L Burnette J C Bayles C A Best P G Wilson and Bruce Barnes. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
Funeral will be held today at 4 p m in Green funeral home for Onita Irene Myers infant daughter of Donald Ray Myers and Mabel Clinard Myers of Thomasville. Interment in Fair Grove Methodist church cemetery. The child died in a High Point hospital Sunday night. Surviving are the parents one sister Joan Lynn Myers maternal grandmother Mrs T C Clinard and paternal grandmother Mrs Walter Myers of Thomasville.
Samuel Dalton Hollingsworth 807 Carrick avenue died at 1 30 am after a five week illness. Born in Mount Airy December 4 1901 he lived in High Point since 1948 arriving from Arlington Virginia where he worked at the Naval Air Station Anacostia 1940 1947. He was an electrical contractor prior to 1940 and later with Bryant Electric. He married Hilda Mallard May 13 1934 and leaves a daughter Cora Anne and son Edwin Fabius Hollingsworth IV both of High Point his mother Mrs Cora Moore Hollingsworth Mount Airy two brothers Edwin F Hollingsworth Portland Ore and Jose Hollingsworth Mount Airy two sisters Mrs Alite H Brown Manaatee Fla and Mrs Matt Moore Mount Airy and a nephew William H Simpson Arlington. Brief services will be held from the home 807 Carrick avenue at 10 am Wednesday by Rev E M Jones of Main Street Methodist Church. Body will be taken to Mount Airy for further services and burial in Oakdale cemetery.
Carol Ann Misenheimer aged two died at home after a six month illness. Born in High Point on June 5 1947 she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Misenheimer. Survivors include the parents two brothers a step grandmother and a maternal grandmother all of High Point. Funeral services are set for 3 p m at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist churches with burial in Hickory Chapel cemetery. The body was returned to the home this afternoon.
The joint appropriations committee weighs a one cent gasoline tax boost a 20 percent soda tax higher coin operated machine taxes and reduced chain store taxes to fund school needs. Lawmakers seek about 100 million more than the advisory budget for 1949 51 focused on teacher salaries and expanded education programs while liquor advertising may be banned and a new motor vehicle inspection program considered. Senator L H Fountain advances a one annual inspection bill with county lanes, aiming for senate roads committee action soon.
The report backs a wide range of measures including rent control mandatory allocation of scarce materials extended consumer credit controls an increased minimum wage public housing and slum clearance federal aid for education and a flexible farm program. It nods to a $4 billion tax rise but stops short of full endorsement and notes possible debt retirement from surplus receipts while cautioning on cutting defense and foreign aid spending.
Hoffman in prepared testimony warns Britain’s survival and Western Europe’s salvation depend on mutual aid and close economic cooperation. He cites risks from cutting a $200 million British program and describes likely negative effects on Britain and US exports in cotton foods tobacco and industrial goods. He labels $940 million the absolute minimum and notes scrutiny by British officials and multiple US agencies.
The High Point Enterprise advertises Pattern 4576 a chic casual with stitched pleats and no side seams in sizes 12 through 20. It notes fabric needs 418 yards for size 16 and includes illustrated instructions and a Spring Pattern Book by Anne Adams with a free four-store pattern insert.
A Maryland and an Illinois proposal would make joining organizations aiming to overthrow the government a felony. If enacted, these and 11 other states could use loyalty oaths or affidavits to screen and exclude Communist party members from thousands of public positions.
A wartime commission criticizes joint chiefs of staff as a law unto themselves and calls for a strong civilian secretary of defense and immediate action on civilian and industrial mobilization, civilian defense, and defenses against unconventional warfare. It notes interservice rivalry harms security.
Police exchanged gunfire with Gilbert in a cabin where blood stained the exterior. Gilbert, naked and wounded, opened the door with a pistol and was shot, dying from 12 bullets as Schmid faces murder charges and Florence Chisholm is held as a material witness.
St Louis Billikens coach Ed Hickey accuses the National Basketball League of trying to sign star center Ed MacAuley before the crucial game with Oklahoma A&M. NBL commissioner Doxie Moore denies any actions that would affect MacAuley. The Billikens lost 40 to 37 as MacAuley fouled out with seven points.
Employment in December to January fell across sectors including All textiles 2.6 percent, cotton mills 3.2, woolen mills 5.4, knitting mills 1.6, finishing textiles 3.6, lumber products 1.4, furniture 2.3. Hourly earnings changed little in most groups though many with shorter weeks saw lower weekly earnings. cigarette factories saw an 11.4 percent drop in weekly pay.
Carson 16 teams focus on the Southern conference tournament at Duke University's indoor stadium in Durham starting Thursday. Notable games include Giermak scoring 30 in Carson’s 82-53 win over Richmond, George Washington beating Maryland 61-42, Davidson 50-42 over The Citadel, Clemson 70-53 over Furman, NC State 60-56 vs LaSalle, and South Carolina 64-53 over Georgia. Maryland hosts VMI tonight.
George Mikan sparkled for the Lakers in the last regular season game in New York. The Knicks doubled and triple teamed him but he scored 28 points on 18 baskets with 12 of 17 free throws. He left with 5:10 remaining as fans delayed him for 15 minutes, autograph seekers among them.
Official weather bureau records list temperature and rainfall for 24 hours ending 8 30 am in multiple cities. Notable readings include Asheville 48 33.00, Charlotte 47 39 .67, Atlanta 46 38 .28, Miami 77 65 14, New York 42 35 .14, Washington 44 33 44, Chicago 36 15 .03, Tampa 78 63 08, Raleigh 41 39 47, Dallas not shown.
If your stove is a pain, call for quick repair. F and B Store Service fixes all stove makes at 1812 English Street. Phone 9304. All work guaranteed and efficient service.
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