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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1946
Page
2
A 1940 Chevrolet deluxe sedan stolen in front of the Dixie Hut on December 8 has been recovered in Wood, Kentucky. Police say two suspects remain at large and the FBI has joined the case, citing federal jurisdiction for transporting a stolen auto across state lines.
High Point detectives search for a thief who stole an overcoat scarf and gloves worth 40 dollars from Floyd Evans’s car parked on Church street. No suspects named. Arizona Warren reports an unidentifed man grabbed her pocketbook at Richardson and Steele, about 11 dollars missing.
One minor automobile accident was reported in the city this morning. The drivers named are Mrs. Marjorie Coffield of 301 Lindsay Street and Mrs. Merrie Platt of Greensboro. The collision occurred at the North Main and Church streets intersection with negligible regen and no charges.
Jim Warner, 30, Lexington, faced two charges after police were summoned to a local hotel. He is accused of registering under an assumed name and occupying a room for immoral purposes. Pansy Everhart of Lexington was also charged with the immoral purposes count. Both are free on bond.
Servicemen listed as passengers on ships returning from overseas duty. On the General Black due at New York January 5 are William C. Link and Christon L. Gibson of Thomasville. On the Alderamin due at Tacoma January 3 are Albert B. Evans of Lexington and Paul M. Dickens of Lexington. On the James Hoban due at Newport News January 3 are Julius H. Burns of Lexington and J Fred C. Foster of Thomasville. On the St. Mary's due at Tacoma January 4 are Clay Andrews Jr. of Archdale, Willie Smith of Sophia, E. Dorsett of Lexington, and Collie J. Coggins of Lexington. On the Louis Emery due at San Francisco January 4 is Norris E. Mason of Lexington. On the General Anderson due at New York January 5 is Eric Goodman of High Point.
Mrs R Grege Cherry wife of Governor Cherry will host a tea at the executive mansion in Raleigh January 24 for women war bond leaders across the state. The event follows a luncheon at the Raleigh Woman's Club for about 200 women with Mrs L P Pee named general chairman.
Progress continues its peace meeting aimed at avoiding civil war and forming a unity program. It was reliably reported that a cease fire order would be issued when the committee of three completes its work.
First national government troops entered Mukden Saturday morning after marching along the railroad to the city and were greeted by large crowds. On the same day ten more plane loads of Chinese troops landed at Changchun, capital of Manchuria, from Peiping according to a semi official dispatch.
The meeting wrapped up with no political issues discussed as talks focused on a truce and restoring China's paralyzed communications. Marshall said details would not be disclosed yet, promising a full statement later. Chou En Lai called it a good morning and Chang Ye noted it went very well.
Director of Public Safety E Ingram urged immediate action by the city council to improve the narrow South Southern Railway underpass in Ward street 800 block. The underpass has caused a serious auto accident injuring Marshall Mullis and has long concerned officials.
Miss Hope Hepler of Thomasville Rt 2 died after a six week illness in Sea Bay hospital. Born in Davidson County she belonged to Liberty Baptist Church and worked at the High Point demobilization records branch. Survived by father, mother, two brothers Corporal Stuart Hepler home from the Pacific war area and Miss Hannah Hepler. Funeral at First Baptist Church Thomasville Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev E C Roach after the Liberty Baptist church fire. Body at church from 1 pm tomorrow until service hour.
Funeral services were held for Miss Mary Ruth Caldwell a medical student who died from injuries after a bicycle accident on the Pittsboro road near Chapel Hill. The taxi driver faced bond of 1000 dollars. Her father Rev Dan T Caldwell is a Richmond minister and she was a cousin of Mrs E L Honeycutt.
Mrs. Mill Byrd of 711 Last Washington Street said a man about thirty, an unidentified Negro, held her at gunpoint in her place of business yesterday and robbed her of about $30 in one dollar bills. police reported the thief escaped.
Mrs Mack and I observed GI reaction to a 6 string symphony show, finding it more liberal than prewar fare but still not to the soldiers taste. The audience appeared unimpressed, save for a strong-man act and a comic routine. A sergeant offered a wry assessment. Healthy lads remain curious yet unmoved by such entertainment.
Buying of assorted rails and industrials propped the market today while several leaders held gains. Chicago & Eastern Ill A and Canadian Pacific led with record highs for the past year, with favorites including Chicago Great Western, Baltimore & Ohio, New York Central, American Woolen, Chrysler, General Motors, U S Steel, Standard Oil NJ, Goodyear and Consolidated Edison. Some setbacks appeared in American Telephone, Western Union A, Northern Pacific, Santa Fe, Bethlehem, U S Rubber, American Can, Kennicott and General Electric as cotton futures faced an early break on news of a proposed ceiling for 1946 crops.
Moderate releases of print cloths and sheetings were noted as mills held back awaiting price guidance. Talks with the Office of Price Administration over textile ceilings followed protests tied to rising raw cotton costs. Wool goods stayed quiet ahead of an OPA advisory committee meeting, with industry seeking easing of clothing shortages. Rayon deliveries were routine and a rayon lining shortage was expected to ease with parachute fabric sales beginning this week.
Potatoes on track for the week with light old stocks and fair demand. Idaho Russet Burbanks U S No 1 priced 3 70 to 3 75, Colorado Red McClures 3 60 to 3 75, Nebraska Bliss Triumphs 3 55, Minnesota North Dakota Cobblers 2 45 to 2 55, Pontiacs 2 40, Florida 50 pound sacks 3 60.
Cotton futures opened 80 cents to 1.90 a bale lower in New York. Noon prices showed declines of 70 cents to 1.20. Contracts listed include March at 24.42 and May at 24.34 with other months failing similar drops.
Salable hogs 9,000 to 15,500 total, 35 to 60 cents higher than last weekend with 180-300 lb hogs at 14.85 ceiling. Sows 13.85-14.00, all hogs sold early. Cattle 13,000 salable, calves 1,000, steers and yearlings 25-50 cents higher, bulk steers 15.50-18.00, two loads 900 lb choice heifers at 18.00, beef cows 9.00-12.00, cutters 8.25 down, vealers 15.50 down, stock cattle scarce.
The state division of purchase and contract ordered about $220 000 in supplies for use by state institutions. Among the approved items are $33 476 of structural steel for the bridge manufacturing department and fertilizers from Standard Fertilizer Inc and Planters Fertilizer and Phosphate Co. The fertilizer is to be used by prison camps. The railroad tank car first appeared in 1865.
Sleeplessness is common among those with heavy mental work such as writers and artists. Causes include worry, fear, medical conditions, stimulants, noise, and poor surroundings. Sleep aids can be dangerous and habit forming. proper medical guidance is essential to identify causes and avoid misuse.
Lt Col Gregory Pappy Boyington will marry Mrs Lucy Malcolmson immediately after her divorce. He earned the Medal of Honor as a US Marine pilot and led the Black Sheep squadron in the Pacific. Malcolmson is divorcing Stewart Malcolmson as he returns from China with Gen Chennault's Flying Tigers.
London reports Hamburg radio stating Heligoland, the former German naval base, will face frequent heavy bombing attacks starting January 12. British papers earlier noted plans to test pier and submarine pens with ten ton earthquake bombs, aiming to probe destruction prospects after multiple prior bombardments.
The world’s largest kraft paper mill at Savannah Georgia churns out 25 million paper bags in a single day. It requires 32 freight cars to ship the bumper batch to markets.
Funeral services for 77 year old Mrs Nan nie S Adkins wife of D L Adkins were held Sunday afternoon from the Macedonia church in Penhoke Menael A King served as Seiaatine of Living God. Rev B L Miller led the service with attendants singing a hymn. Interment followed in the family cemetery. Friends placed flowers and pallbearers included A L Adkins J N Adkins G W Poindexter Alton Kirk T S Parsons and W S Shorter.
The article notes Higgins will remain in control of top executives while property and other items are acquired. It lists an ongoing process valued near $2,000,000 for orders and $15 million for pleasure boats, plus about $20,000,000 in large steel floating equipment orders and negotiations for tugs and barges.
Fact finding officials pressed for a government position on price increases for the big four meat packers. Meetings in Chicago organized by conciliation chief L Warren aim to craft an acceptable settlement for Wednesday to Friday.
Three people died and several were injured when Arkansas first tornado of 1946 hit a plantation area near Lake Village late last night. Ten or more frame structures were destroyed or damaged in the storm.
Greensboro January 7 The Dolphin Seal club of The Woman's college at Rosenthal pool presents Snow Wonder a water pageant Friday and Saturday nights at 8 with about 500 swimmers and divers. Miss Jean Stockton of Winston Salem directs with Frances Bleick and Eleanor Wolfe as faculty advisers. The winter theme includes seals icicles snowflakes polar bears Eskimo children the eight winds and Snow and her court attendants. Climax features a lighted candle number. Cast includes Ruth Alexander Kent Mountain Tenn Florence Bearden Betty Lyda Asheville Marilyn Crawford Black Mountain Alice Brinkley Wilson Betty W Clement Martha Link Koontz Mary Martin Lindsay Nancy Sewell Greensboro Gay Dickerson Guilford College Sara Layton Carol Walker Point Jean Stockin Dora Perry Jane Thomas Winston Salem Kate Connor Eva Ruth Parrish Lorraine Glenn Simms Durham Marie Crone Margaret Jean Thornton Goldsboro Betty Ann Drysdale Hendersonville.
J O Coltrane aged 80 died Sunday night at 11 05 in his home 1806 King Street after five days of illness following a stroke Born March 29 1865 in Randolph County he was married September 30 1885 to Ella Shipton Surviving are his widow four sons W E G V E P L C Coltrane all of High Point three daughters Nannie Phelps Liberty Mamie Poole Newport News Va and Ruth Hudson High Point fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren two brothers Shu Coltrane Glaro and Madison Coltrane Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 pm at the residence by Rev Thomas T Lindsay Burial will be Floral Garden cemetery The body will be moved from Sechrests to the home Tuesday morning at 11 o clock
El oise Carter a 14 year old girl from High Point was apprehended in Thomasville and returned home with no charges filed. Chief E R Richardson said she was taken into custody after a broadcast that she left her home Thursday. Also arrested were Don K 18 on a Winston Salem warrant for auto larceny and Walter McDaniels on a High Point capias.
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