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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1947
Page
7
W A Bivins discusses Epiphany observations at churches, the Magi, and the Moon, tying in deeper growth beyond Christmas. He shares an inventory metaphor about carrying over past year lessons and the joy of work carried out for its own sake.
Question about where London's Roosevelt memorial will be placed after funds were massively oversubscribed. Also asks Mexico's newly elected president and the significance of Yenan in China. Includes a quote from Publius Syrus and etiquette note on offering seats in transit.
Today suggests restraining exacting tendencies and seeking balanced views. It notes you may seek a strong impression on others and advises choosing a partner with character to match your high standards. Also favorable for professional dealings and influential contacts.
The notes reference Grosvenor Square and Miguel Aleman and identify the capital of Communist China.
In Wenatchee Washington ten deer fled a cougar pack toward a cliff above the Wenatchee River and leaped to their deaths. Game protector Bob Hemstreet reported the incident and organized a posse to pursue the cougars with a $50 state bounty offered for the killers. The meat was salvaged for a charitable institution.
The monthly column reports activities of the National Council of Negro Women meeting at YWCA with officers presiding and plans for a February tea. Other items note births, visits, auxiliary gatherings, YMCA events, a lodge meeting, church choir plans, missionary meetings, and a circle gathering at Mt Vernon Baptist church.
Senator Bilbo of Mississippi says he will fight for the U S senate seat amid health setbacks and a planned mouth operation in New Orleans. He arrived from Washington and vowed to return if he lives, describing his condition as a cancer recurrence and noting a prior August surgery.
THOMASVILLE Jan 7 Back on the job is R L Pope ex ecutive vice president of the First National bank and mayor of Thomasville who since Thanksgiving has been confined to his home due to illness Pope says he is much improved and will take things easier Richardson III Police Chief E R Richardson returned Sunday to Charlotte for a possible operation this week
Bernard M. Baruch, at age 76, said Russia's disarmament proposal could usher in a warless age if paired with strict enforcement. He urged a commission to determine troop and arm limits, international inspection, and swift punishment for violators to prevent veto loopholes and ensure lasting peace.
Thomasville Woodmen of the World Camp No. 206 elected D. I. Fisher as new commander succeeding C. H. Black. Officers named include M. G. Ring lieutenant Luther Myers banker Newby Disher acting watchman Joe Pope certsor Co Fouts E. H. Leonard ly W. A. Kay auditors R. D. Clemmons clerk and J. D. Stinson financial secretary. Plans for a new building on Winston street were announced with installation by Field Manager Melvin T. Oaks.
Thomasville reports 1946 building activity reached $291,450 with $164,700 for industrial work and $122,055 for residential construction covering 55 families. The total exceeds any year from 1941 to 1945, with 1945 at $190,935 and 1940 at $106,065.
In 1946 breakdowns show $2700 spent on residential repairs and $2000 on non residential work. The largest business building project of the year was the construction of a laundry by the Finch interests.
The city of Sao Paulo plans a 1947 primary education expenditure totaling 3 million dollars, as disclosed by the city secretary of finances.
Orrus R. Coffield who has served 52 years with Seaboard railway along with his roles as Ellenboro mayor and state representative from Reserve in hea and has retired. E B Spurlin, former Rutherfordton agent, succeeds him as agent-operator in Ellenboro.
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