Law Makers View Of Truman Speech And State Session
W A Bivins reports on reactions as President Truman’s state of the union is presented to the 81st Congress. Raleigh observers predict wrangling, a long session, a large $80 million surplus, liquor referendum battle, and gas tax defeat while taxes face opposition. North Carolina focuses on school funding and teacher salaries. Bruce Barton criticizes excessive statutes.
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Truman
Congress
Raleigh
General Assembly
Bruce Barton
New York
North Carolina
Psalm 91:7 and a World War I tale of faith and fate
A soldier wounded in France carries a pocket New Testament and Psalms where shrapnel lodged near his heart. A Grenoble report notes Andre Alexandre with a wooden leg since WWI. The piece ends by urging spiritual insurance over physical replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy
France
Grenoble
Andre Alexandre
Alexandre
Mystery Dollar Tale From Sam Jones Sermon
A Columbus Tenn daily paper cites a tale from evangelist Sam Jones. Samuel J Wimbledon, visiting Charlotte, admits to drinking and selling whiskey. He hands Jones a tainted dollar and Jones says the nameSake bearer is a child of imitation and vows to devote the dollar to the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Tenn
Daily Herald
Samuel J. Wimbledon
Charlotte
Sam Jones
Wimbledon
Sam
Obedient service station man praised for repair
A local citizen commends Jim Willing for rapid service after a car problem. Willing inspected the vehicle, found the broken gear flange, and fixed the issue, earning a $40 bill. The writer stresses a need for more first-rate automotive diagnosticians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Willing
Jim
J B Phillips Jr Elected New School Board Treasurer
J B Phillips Jr was elected treasurer of the High Point City school board succeeding Odelle Marsh. Superintendent Charles Carroll announced pupil capacity figures for each school site including Ada Blair Brentwood Cloverdale and Emma Blair among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Phillips, Jr
High Point City
Board of
Phillips
Odelle P. Marsh
Charles Carroll
Ada Blair
Brentwood
Cloverdale
Elm Street
Emma Blair
Bay Street
Leonard
General Assembly
High Point College
City Council
American Business Club
Leonard and
Hoover
Leonard Street
First Ward
William Penn High School
Two New Traffic Lights To Be Put Up Here
City crews will install two traffic control lights this week. One at Ward and English streets near Ward street's connection to highway 10A, and another at Grimes and West Green streets due to increased traffic on both roads.
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Ward
English Streets
Ward Street
Grimes
West Green Street
Clear Cold Tonight Forecast From Airport Station
Fore cast predicts partly cloudy skies today then clearing tonight with falling temperatures. Friday expected clear and cool. High 58 today, low 28 tonight.
Acacia Lodge 674 Installs Officers in Local Ceremony
Luther T. Hartsell of Gastonia installed the Acacia Lodge No. 674 officers. Glenn Steele is master with William West senior warden, Roscoe Adams junior warden, Cleve Howard treasurer, J R Teague secretary, George Davis senior deacon, J D McCrary junior deacon, Clyde Chennault senior steward, J W Southern junior steward, and Curtis Swaim chaplin. Past masters aprons were presented to current and former leaders including High Point men J T Tucker T Bennison M E Brown Joe Smith Roy Culler and former masters A B Goetze of Raleigh and M F McNeil of Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther T. Hartsell
Gastonia
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
Acacia Lodge
A.F
A.M
Glenn Steele
William West
Roscoe Adams
Cleve Howard
J. R. Teague
George Davis
J. D. McCrary
Clyde Chennault
J. W. Southern
Curtis Swaim
Chaplin
High Point
J. T. Tucker
T. Bennison
M. E. Brown
Joe Smith
Roy Culler
A. B. Goetze
Raleigh
M. F. McNeil
Charlotte
Wachovia Reports $10 Million Bank Surplus
Brant R. Snavely, vice president, announced the 1948 addition of $1,000,000 to Wachovia Bank and Trust Company surplus. The total surplus reaches $10,000,000, with capital of $5,000,000, making combined capital and surplus $15,000,000 the largest in the southeast. He cited stronger times and rising business risks as reasons to bolster reserves for depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Brant R. Snavely
Wachovia
Southeast
Snavely
Prominent Churchman McMillan Dies in North Carolina
John Archibald McMillan 69 renowned Baptist leader and editor of Charity and Children died after an extended illness at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem. Born Riverton Scotland County he served as pastor in Burnsville Asheboro and McColl. Survived by wife Louise Fant three daughters one son and extended family. Funeral at Mills Home Baptist Church with graveside at Spring Hill Cemetery Wagram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
John Archibald McMillan
North Carolina
Charity and Children
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Riverton
Scotland County
Archibald Alexander McMillan
Mary Amanda Johnson McMillan
Wake Forest College
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Burnsville
Asheboro
McColl
S. C
Mills Home Baptist Church
Archibald Johnson
Johnson
McMillan
YMCA
Mills Home
Louise Fant
Louise McMillan
Richard Goldsmith
New York City
Allen Green
Washington, D. C
Elbert McMillan
H. H. McMillan
China
R. L. McMillan
Raleigh
Charles M. Reaves
Wagram
Kate
O'Netah McMillan
Green Funeral Home
J. O. Walton
J. B. Willis
Hamlet
Zeno Wall
Mills
Spring Hill Cemetery
High Point Student Finishes Emory Degree Work
Daniel D. Arden Jr. of High Point North Carolina is among 138 students completing fall quarter requirements at Emory University. No fall commencement. degree of bachelor of arts to be conferred at the next graduation in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
High Point
N. C
Daniel D. Arden Jr
Daniel D. Arden
Chandler Street
Mary University
Emory
I. G. Brock
College of Arts and Sciences
Theniversity
Brock
Medicine
Dentistry
Jané
Pastor Rev. Cicero Floyd resigns from Pisgah Baptist Church
Rev. Cicero M. Floyd, retiring after five and a half years as pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church, will leave March 27. He cites the Mt. Calvary church’s start and needs of two churches as reason for stepping down, noting continued interest in Pisgah and plans for a half time role at Mt. Calvary. Floyd's path includes education at Fairgrove High School Piedmont Bible Institute and Rutherford College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero M. Floyd
Pisgah Baptist Church
Pisgah Church
Randolph Street
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Grover H. Jones
Mr. Floyd
Mt. Calvary Church
Floyd
Allen Jay Baptist Church
High Point
Fairgrove High School
Piedmont Bible Institute
Forsyth County
Rutherford College
Population Tops by More Than 1000 in 1948
Vital statistics from High Point city health department show 1,284 births and 269 deaths in the past year. White births numbered 1,056 and colored 197. white deaths 228 and colored 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
City Health Department
Committees Appointed By March of Dimes Chairman
Vance Kester, chairman of the High Point March of Dimes drive, outlines committee appointments as the campaign to raise 35 000 for High Point and 100 000 for Guilford county prepares to start January 14. The drive funds polio care and staff needs at the Greensboro polio hospital, with the Junior Chamber of Commerce backing the effort amid calls for greater national support.
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Vance Kester
High Point
Central Carolina
Greensboro
Kester
Guilford County
National Foundation For
Edgar Snider
Bill Lee
Nick Lawrence
Max Meeks
Ta Day
Homer Barrett
Joe Hunt
Ray Fowler
John Banks
Charles Mendenhall
Bob Connor
Jim Clontz
J. W. Morgan
Tom Smyth
Clark Wilson
Paul Collins
Grady Morgan
Joe Carr
Charles Loflin
Jack Cecil
N. L. Garner, Jr
Ralph Greeson
Garnet Pollock
Jack Green
Bob Rankin
Thurman Wall
John Boles
Hoyle Tate
Frank White
Bill Horney
Jim Horney
Dupey Sears
Robert Griffith
Archie Newton
Listen With Me Broadcast On WHPE For Young Listeners
WHPE will air Listen With Me Friday at 2 PM as a public service by the Community Radio Council. Miss Grace Cushman narrates a program of old world dances with music by Handel Ravel Mozart Brahms and Strauss aimed at fifth and sixth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Radio Council
WHPE
City Attorney to Prepare Local Legislation on Staggered Terms
City Attorney Grover Jones told the council he will draft the local bill to amend the city charter enabling staggered council terms. He proposed a plan to avoid ties by runoff rules and outlined two and four year term schemes to ensure continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Grover Jones
Jones
South Side Baptist prayer band to meet Saturday
The South Side Baptist church prayer band will meet Saturday night at 821 West Green Street at 7 30. Speaker will be Mrs. E M Teague and prayer band leader will be Daisy Shaw.
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South Side Baptist Church
Ada Robbins
West Green Street
E. M. Teague
Daisy Shaw
Youth Fellowship Prayer Band Meeting Tomorrow
The youth fellowship prayer band will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 at the church with leader Char lie Morton.
Revival in Greer to Run Through January 16
Rev. J. M. Hanes of Greer South Carolina holds a revival at First Wesleyan Methodist church. Pastor Rev. S. T. Bayse announced the meeting will continue until January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hanes
Greer, S. C
First Wesleyan Methodist Church
S. T. Bayse
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge to Meet Tomorrow Night
The Magdalene Rebekah lodge will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 for members only. No degree work will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Rebekah Lodge
Local figures listed for Winston-Salem area
Walter S. Burchette of Winston-Salem and Gertrude C. Swain of Cycle Winston Johnson and Viola Wade both of Winston-Salem colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Burchette
Winston-Salem
Gertrude C. Swain
Allen Johnson
Viola Wade
Winston. Salem
Kennedy Sues for Absolute Divorce in Municipal Court
Emmitt Kennedy filed a suit for absolute divorce in Municipal Court alleging two years of separation from Vivian Kennedy. The action names Vivian Kennedy as the defendant and seeks a court decree recognizing the end of the marriage.
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Emmitt Kennedy
Vivian Kennedy
Fire department responses list three alarms from yesterday to today
Between noon yesterday and noon today the fire department answered three alarms. At 3:25 p.m. a fire from a defective fuse at 801 Kearns Street caused no damage. At 6:07 p.m. an automobile fire at 243 Boulevard Street caused no damage. At 8:59 p.m. a fire in an electric refrigerator at 406 North Hamilton Street was reported.
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Kearns Street
Boulevard Street
North Hamilton Street
Permit Issued For 217 Woodrow Ave Hebrew Congregation
A permit to construct a one story brick veneer dwelling was issued to the High Point Hebrew Congregation at 217 Woodrow Avenue with a total cost of 9750 dollars.
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High Point Hebrew Congregation
Woodrow Avenue
Cafe Robbery Reported at Speedway Cafe
Henry Hattem owner of Speedway Cafe reports entry through a broken front door and theft of 25 dollars in cash from 1245 South Main Street. The incident occurred last night and was reported this morning to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hattem
Speedway Cafe
South Main Street
Hattem
Southern Furniture Festival Dates Set for Miss Furniture of the South
The Southern Furniture Festival plans January 21 and 22 for the Miss Furniture of the South contest and the first semi annual Furniture ball. Smith's Studio of High Point photographs entrants from local high schools. Promoter H. W. Strickland expects 25 to 30 entries. 15 have already been entered and photographed. Eliminations will be in the Junior High auditorium. the winner receives a Myrtle Beach vacation for two at Ocean Forest Hotel.
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Smith
High Point
H. W. Strickland
Ocean Forest
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Sentence Reductions And Fines In Local Court
Judge D C MacRae reduced Marvin Clark 30 month County Roads term to 18 months with two year good behavior period and costs. Clark faced larceny and receiving stolen goods involving a bicycle record player and a movie camera. Others received suspended sentences or fines for public drunkenness disorderly conduct and illegal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Clark
Olga Street
D. C. MacRae
Clark
Willie Jones
Bob Simmerson
College Street Inn
William Graham
Mary Peace
James Robertson
Raymond W. Walker
High Point Rt. 4
Brother of Local People Fletcher Stout Dies at 57
Fletcher Stout 57 former post master at Moffitt s Mill Randolph county and Richland Roller Mill part owner died last night. Born December 23 1891 in Randolph he was a Shiloh Christian Church Mason Junior Order member married to Eva Bean. Survivors include wife son Joe Mac four daughters four brothers four sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday 3pm Shiloh Christian church Moffitt s Mill with burial in church cemetery. His body lies in state one hour before service.
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Fletcher Stout
Moffitt’s Mill
Randolph County
Ramseur
Stout
Richland Roller
Shiloh Christian Church
Eva Bean
Joe Mac
Lizzie Lowe
Rocky Mount
Lucile Rumley
Walter J. Stout
High Point
Boyd Stout
N. Wilkesboro
Reece Stout
Asheboro
Dewitt Stout
Myrtie Craven
Seagrove
D. H. MrCarne
Baltimore
T. B. Wrenn
Paul Craven
Shiloh
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W. A. Bivins
Chapel Hill
Hilda Sharkey
Maria
University of North Carolina Playmakers
South Carolina
Richard Sheridan
Drury Lane
London
New School Board
J. A. McMillan
Winston Hospital
Richland Avenue
C. M. Floyd
Pisgah
Rev. C. M. Floyd
March of Dimes
High Point News
South Side Baptist Church Youth Fellowship
Charlie Morton
Lodge
Forsyth
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Raymond David Shropshire
Shropshire
Elwood
Lrens Matthews
Danville
United States
Charles Ader
United States District Court
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