Local Girl Serves On Staff Of United Nations Officials
A North Carolina woman, Miss Idol, serves on U N Staff with American delegates and South American independence in voting. She advocates a common international language to reduce friction and notes Europe’s punctual transport and Parisian architecture as observed during travels. She hopes for continued service in New York for the General Assembly and has tied her career to State Department duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Miss Idol
Americas
United States
Soviet Union
Europe
Paris
Berne
Brussels
Luxembourg
Bastogne
Anthony C. McAuliffe
Salem College
High Point
Brazil
War Department
State Department
Washington
General Assembly
New York
Ministers Group Meets Tomorrow
The High Point Ministers Association holds its monthly meeting Monday at First Baptist Church. New officers elected in December lead as President Rev. Paul Tudor Jones Vice-President Rev. Paul Hardin and Secretary Treasurer Rev. Woodrow Wilson Robbins. Committees are announced and church finances discussed led by Rev. J. S. Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Ministers Association
First Baptist Church
Paul Tudor Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Paul Hardin
Wesley Memorial Church
Woodrow Wilson Robbins
Star Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
J. S. Hops
John F. Cagle
No Fireworks Or Firewater At This Celebration
In McKinnon Georgia Finns who run a farm cooperative welcomed the New Year with Finnish customs. They gathered at the community house in their Sunday best, drank coffee, listened to accordion music, recited or sang in Finnish, and held a short midnight prayer. No fireworks or alcohol, and no hangovers reported.
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Mckinnon
Jewelry Bandit Escapes After Slippery City Streets
A bandit robbed a Midtown Manhattan jewelry store on East 58th Street near Fifth Avenue. He tied a salesman and porter, grabbed cash and uncut diamonds valued at about 80 000 dollars, and fled as a pursuing officer slipped on the slushy sidewalk among shoppers.
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New York
Queen Mary Grounded Off Cherbourg Coast
The giant liner Queen Mary ran aground off the French coast near Cherbourg last night according to AFP. No details on casualties or salvage were immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cherbourg
AFP
Deaths and Funerals: Dr Frederick Brand Dies at 86
Dr Frederick Brand 86 years old and director emeritus of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod died of coronary thrombosis in St Louis. A native of Eden New York he entered the ministry in 1886 and served in Illinois and as head of the Missions Board. Funeral for Lula Canterbury 72 will be held at Calvary Methodist Church with interment in Floral Garden cemetery.
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Frederick Grand
Ilinois
Lula Canterbury
Russell Street
Calvary Methodist Church
J. P. Rayle
Floral Garden Cemetery
A. D. Green
G. W. Summey
J. N. Kivett
Norman Cromer
Herbert George
Elmer Burns
Longtime Randleman Resident John L. Randleman Dead at 84
John Lambert Randleman 84 of Randleman Rt. 4 died this morning at 7:45 at his daughter's home after a three week illness. He leaves four daughters E L Ferree E L Parker Frank Trogdon and F Cox two sons M L and Gray and many grandchildren. The body rests at Farlow Funeral Home until Sunday 9 a.m. then goes to Suggs Creek Baptist Church for services Monday at 2 p.m. Burial is in the church cemetery.
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John Lambert Randleman
John Lambert
Randleman
E. L. Ferree
E. L. Parker
Mooresville
Frank Trogdon
Asheboro
F. Cox
John H. Bobo Dies After Illness in Asheboro
John H. Bobo 50 of Asheboro Rt. 2 died at his home after a two month illness. Survived by wife Maile Nance Bobo and two sons Angus A. and James H. Funeral Sunday at 3 p.m. from First Baptist church with Rev. T. C. Vaughn and Dr. H. K. Masteller officiating. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery.
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John H. Bobo
Asheboro
Maile Nance Bobo
Angus A
James H
B. T. Wilkes
Chester
S. C
J. C
High Point
Y. W
Washington
Final rites for Sgt Russell Far rington set at Oakdale Church
Funeral services for Sgt Russell Far rington will be held this afternoon at 3 from Oakdale Methodist church. Burial follows at Sandy Ridge cemetery with full military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 619.
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Russell Ray Farrington
Oakdale
Rose beds and planting rose gardens for beginners
An expert guide by Harry R Williamson outlines practical steps for creating rose beds. Key points cover site selection, wind protection, bed width, soil depth, organic matter, and fall planting from November to December.
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High Point Men’ Rose Society
Harry R. Williamson
Johnson Street
America
Williamson
W. A. Bivins
H. R. Ww
Looking Backward V er sary and Local Year in Review
A retrospective recounts January 2 anniversaries from 1939 and 1944 with items on rental rates and sales, wartime events, political shifts, athletic outcomes, and local business optimism. It notes Nazi persecutions, Japan’s war, Roosevelt era policy battles, Duke vs USC, TVA finances, convict captures, and 1943 air and ground campaigns with Allied gains and morale-boosting signs.
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East Avenue
N. H. Silver Company
Broadhurst
Dolores Costello
Conrad Nagel
Europe
Adolph Hitler
Bluevils
Southern California
Duke
Doyle Nave
al Kreuger
Tennessee Valley Authority
Decla
Virginia
North Carolina
South Hill
Roy Kelly
Kelly
High Point
Mallory Street
Paramount
Flynn
Jackie Cooper
Stalingrad
Ukraine
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Rabaul
Arawe
U. S
London
Fifth Air Force
Gold Miner To Address Executives
Harold Eide veteran gold miner of the North will address the Executive Club on January 11. A native of Norway he arrived in the U S at 18 after sailing as a boy and taking part in Greenland and Spitsbergen expeditions. He later traded with Eskimos and has explored Alaska extensively while remaining active in developing the frontier.
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Alaska
Harold Eide
North
Paul Ingle
Norway
Eide
United States
Spitsbergen Island
Longyear City
Globe
Greenland
America
Nome
Pianos Made Right Here In High Point
Local piano maker boasts a top crew including J. W. MccAdden and Lawrence Harriss in cabinet work. Finishing boss T. Beane leads the room with action specialists H A Munn Bryant McNeal and Kelly. Albert Jones and Bernard Kimrey are salesmen for the firm.
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J. W. MccAdden
Lawrence Harriss
T. Beane
H. A. Munn
Bryant McNeal
Kelly
Albert Jones
Bernard Kimrey
Bus Smacks Two Cars In Four-Vehicle Crash At Interesection
A Carolina Trailways bus struck a Plymouth coach and then two parked cars at Montlieu avenue and North Hamilton street. Damages exceeded 2700 dollars. Driver Robert Breeden of Greensboro and Curtis Holder of High Point were cited for reckless driving.
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Montlieu Avenue
Hamilton Street
Carolina Trailways
Olice
Robert Breeden
Greensboro
Montlieu
Curtis Holder
Smith Street
Elbert Brown
High Point College
Finley R. Wagner
Jonesville
Holder
Breeden
High Point Municipal Court
Ministers Meet at First Baptist Church Gathering
Baptist ministers meet at the First Baptist church Monday morning January 3 1949 at 11 oclock Rev George Richman newly elected president will preside Every Baptist minister is urged to be present for this meeting.
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First Baptist Church
George Richman
Afternoon Radio Schedule Summary
A dense, unreadable radio listing outlines programs across many networks with times from 1:00 to midnight. It lists commentary, dramas, music, and variety shows including CBS ABC NBC and local hosts, with numerous program titles and host names from mid-century broadcasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cbe
Abe Roy Rogers
Mbs
Harriet
Abe Spike Jones
Abe Nick Carter
Detective—mbe
Horace Heidt
Abe Jack Benny
Phil
Ne Amos
Fred Allen
Abc
the Mediation Board
Philip Marlowe
Cbs
Memos
Helen Hayes Theater
Cba
Walter Winchell
Abc Under Arrest
Hollywood
Miss Brooks Theater Guild
Abe Hollywood
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Sgt
Russell R. Parrington
College of Cardinals
Pius XI
Vatican
Rome
U.N
International Radiophoto
Chicago
Fifth Army
Adriatic
Pescara
Appian Way
Marine Band
Alexander A. Vandergrift
Marine Corps
Burlington
Wis
Burlington Siars Club
Utah
Maryland
Fourth War Loan Committee
United
Cbs American Almanac
Imnbs
Music Box
University
Abe News
Veterans
Cbs News
Future of America
Abe Treasury
Joe Kelir
Abe Ted Malone
Bob Merrill
Cbs Quiet Fleas
Abe Quick As A
Rainbow Supper Club
Associated Press News
A. Mm
Rev. L. & Myers
WHPE
Mormon Choir
Boeuthland Quartet
Whpefm
Pr.x
Bud Thomas
Voice of the Army
Bil Barker
Newcreet
AP News
Bill Currie
Whpe-Fm Church Services
A. $. Hale
Seranade
English Motor Company
Alan Ladd
Paramount Furniture CO
Breakfast Patrol
Nick Lawrence
Pat Taylor
Dutch Laundry
Martin Dry Cleaners
Neill Motors
Bill Barker
Sons OF Harmony
Harold Craven
TAR Heel Talks
Bob Thompson
Stamey’s Luggage Shop
Morrison
Clover Brand
Masters Quartet
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