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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
7
Birth of Richard Wayne Kiger in Moore County
Mr and Mrs W J Kiger announce the birth of a son Richard Wayne at Moore County Hospital Pinehurst The mother is formerly Miss Agnes Burrows and well known in this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Kiger
W. J. Kiger
Richard Wayne
Moore County Hospital
Pinehurst
Church Social At Green Street Baptist Class Meets
The T E L Class of Green Street Baptist will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m with Mrs C C Stout at 900 Sixth Street. It is the first meeting of the new year and a full attendance is requested. Loyal Workers Meet Tonight At North Main Street Baptist Church in Lincoln Bible class room at the regular hour with Mesdames Sheppard Roberts and Miss Epps hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street Baptist Church
C. C. Stout
Sixth Street
North Main Street Baptist Church
Lincoln Bible
David Sheppard
Dan Roberts
Miss Ina Epps
Moore General Hospital Transferred to VA Control
In Asheville on January 6 the Moore General hospital passed to the jurisdiction of the veterans administration. It will operate as an annex to the VA hospital at Oteen. Thirty five army nurses and three medical officers remain on detached duty. Activated November 10, 1942 the facility admitted 13,351 patients over four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Moore General Hospital
Army Center
Veterans Administration
Veterans Hospital
Oteen
Army
LSM-470 Reconverted Ships Rice to Starving Chinese in Yangtze Run
The USS LSM-470, rebuilt from war to peace, undertook a three voyage rice relief mission along the Yangtze from Hankow to Chungking. The ship carried penicillin and aviation fuel, aiding famine relief as civilians cheered the military effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
Hankow
China
Yangtze River
Czechwan
Chungking
Yangtze
Navy
LSM
Shanghai
Mississippi
Ichang
Okinawa
Hankou
Pattern 4919 for a Little Princess frock
The pattern 4919 offers a princess frock with vestee and puff sleeves in sizes 2 4 6 8 10. It is easy to use tested for fit and includes illustrated instructions. Send twenty five cents to Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York 11 NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Anne Adams
Understanding Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
The article explains that blood pressure has two readings, systolic during heart contraction and diastolic during relaxation. It notes factors raising readings such as meals, exertion, fear, and nervousness, and stresses measuring both arms, resting before measurement, and following medical guidance to manage essential hypertension.
Tar Heel Gardener Home Fruit Supply List for Families
The article recaps a home fruit planting guide with recommended varieties and quantities. It lists three apple trees including Golden Delicatious and Ben Davis for pollination, three peach trees, two plum, cherry, and pear types, two nut trees, extensive grapevines, and about 125 berry and strawberry plants statewide. It notes regional differences, with mountains favoring Green River or Indian pecans and avoiding peaches figs plums and Muscadine grapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
Belle of Georgia
Elberta
R. M. Abie Held For Damage To Property
Robert M. Abie, 22, of 503 Commerce street, jailed on two counts of malicious damage to personal property and one count of public drunkenness after damage to automobiles at Sheraton place Saturday night. Victims Andrew Walker and R. E. Lockhart saw left front vehicle windows broken. trial set for tonight in municipal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Abie
Commerce Street
Sheraton Place
Abie
Andrew Walker
Forrest Avenue
R. E. Lockhart
Tryon Street
Dr Davis Kit Stolen From Car Near Hospital
Police investigated a theft of a medical kit belonging to Dr. Philip B. Davis. The leather bag with instruments was left in his car parked in front of the Washington Street unit of High Point Memorial Hospital on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip B. Davis
Davis
Washington Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
Local Ford Coach Stolen From Enterprise Lot
A 1935 model Ford coach owned by R. J. Newby of Thomasville Rt. 1 was stolen from the rear Enterprise building parking lot Saturday night, police report says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Newby
Thomasville Rt. 1
Enterprise Building
Gasoline Consumption Rise in Early War Period
In the first half of 1940 civilian gasoline use in the United States rose about five percent compared to the 1941 period, signaling higher demand before U.S. involvement in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
McIlkenney on Bridge Short Note
Bridge column note shows a brief fragment with card values and bidding hints centered on North and a sequence. It references standard notations AKQ18 Q1076 etc and a pass by North, indicating a deal in progress.
Radio Classes Cancelled By Commu Council Leader
Miss Betsy Saunders executive secretary announced that radio classes of the Community Council will not meet this week. The council offices are on College Street. A line about soybean trade mentions Darien as a Chinese port center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commu Radio Council
Betsy Saunders
T the Council
College Street
Mise Saunders
Tips for Teens by Elinor Williams
A school column advises teens on dancing at dances and proms. It urges boys to plan in advance, exchange partners, and create a simple program to rotate dances. It suggests introductions, reshuffling partners, and reconnecting with the original date after each dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Wileians
Greene
Jack
Janie
Joe
Bill
Elinor Williams
Defensive lock in defeats six clubs in Coronado event
In the mixed pair event at the California All Western tournament in Coronado, Maureen Bailey of San Francisco and partner thwart opponents with a four four trump and long club suit. Bailey wins the hand with jack of clubs and six of clubs, illustrating a four four trump holding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado
Maureen Bailey
San Francisco
Maureen
East
Declarer
Mrs. Bailey
Presbyterian College Expands To Take More Students
Max ton Presbyterian Junior College reports record enrollment and announces expansion to the north campus once Laurinburg Maxton Army Air Base. The second semester begins January 25 with new freshman sections and expanded programs in flying, engine mechanics, carpentry, electrical sales, and veteran refresher courses. Icelandic colonization noted in history line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxton
Maxton Presbyterian Junior College
Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base
Good News For Folks With Digestive Troubles
Medical authorities report that 866 Tonic increases gastric juice flow when low due to non organic stomach disturbances. The 836 Tonite formula contains activating ingredients and claims to improve digestion, blood nutrition, sleep, and energy while avoiding soda and other counteractive products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snaep
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William BE. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
NEA Service
Presbyterian College
Iceland
Op Mansion
North Carolina
Capital
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Charlotte
Raleiga
Salisbury
Winston-Salem
Federal Reserve System
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