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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
11
High Point introduces a new electrically operated parcel post meter at the window. The clerk weighs the package, calculates the fee, prints and moistens a postage label with city postmark, then seals the deal. Time in line drops, metered parcels need no canceling and sorting speeds up.
Thomasville January 9 The Thomasville First Baptist Church with Rev Charles F Leeks pastor will hold a church wide rally day service Sunday at 11 am The sermon topic will be Concern for the Church Leaders cite the 1944 vacancy end of a pastor and a generous budget subscription and remodeled auditorium with expansion plans for church activities as signs of a new year of growth and service.
Hattie Mae Hill files for divorce from Lee Roy Hill in municipal court alleging two years of separation. The action proceeds through the clerk of court.
Six scientists skiled near Pine Island aboard the USS Mt. Olly Pus bagged a four pound seal during a foray on the Antarctic waters. A search plane was sent to locate nine airmen missing since December 30 but was forced back by bad weather. the crew sketched progress aboard the Pine Island.
William Reed Futrelle aged 57 longtime Guilford Memorial Park manager secretary treasurer and mausoleum president died at his home on the Greens boro High Point road after years of ill health Funeral services set for Friday at Jamestown Methodist Church with burial at Guilford Memorial Park Mausoleum He was born in Jamestown August 10 1889 attended Jamestown High School Guilford College and played professional baseball Earlier he served as United States Deputy Marshal for the middle district Survived by wife Maud Rae Vickrey daughter Ruth and three brothers and a sister
Local No. 75 UTWA AFL Adams Millis plant No 3 will meet at 7 30 in the labor hall on Washington street. Members are urged to attend due to impending wage negotiations set to begin tomorrow.
Thomasville Rotary Club welcomed Rev. George B. Clemmer superintendent of the Thomasville Methodist district as guest speaker at the Woman's club building. Clemmer highlighted Rotary as a friendship-building organization. Dr. C. H. Phillips led the program with Stuart Burton presiding. Roy Braden of High Point and Burke Bridges of Thomasville High School joined as guests, Bridges as January junior member.
The Co operative club met at the Sheraton hotel with E R Anderson presiding. Rev Don Payne spoke on Learning to Speak noting children’s jargon and the lifelong need to study English, avoid slang, and speak clearly to reflect home peace love and brotherhood through worthy living.
William A. Moffitt, 16, of 300 Lindsay Street, had a three year sentence withdrawn after his parents and attorneys pleaded for mercy. The court continued the case until April and imposed a 10 year good behavior clause. Moffitt, linked to a string of state thefts, was arrested in Wilmington with three other youths and may be tried in High Point.
The State College Extension Service announces January workstock clinics to be held in 67 counties across North Carolina. The program aims to provide guidance and resources for local workers and farmers.
Mary Byerly alias Mary Amos of High Point, charged with robbery, had chains removed from around her ankle at City Memorial hospital after Mayor Pro-Tem E L Webb ordered the action. Webb said transfer to Davidson county jail depends on county officers and police guard remains at the hospital.
Alfred D. Hayworth 68 farmer of High Point Route 2 died at 5 a.m. after ten days in hospital following years of declining health and a two week illness. Born March 16 1878 in Davidson County he married Ethel Hammer February 16 1908. Survived by wife two sons Athol and Belvin six daughters and many relatives. Funeral at Abbotts Creek Baptist Church Saturday at 2 with interment in church cemetery.
Mrs Annie W Sears 70 died at home 408 East Commerce Street Wednesday at 9 45 p m after declining health since December 1945 and a 10 week serious condition She came from Baltimore Md born May 10 1875 daughter of Charles and Bell Mangum Watkins of Annapolis Md Surviving son T K Sears Funeral Friday at 11 a m from Koonce Funeral Home chapel Rev Paul Son es of First Presbyterian Church to officiate Interment in local cemetery
Riots between Hindus and scheduled castes in Bombay caused about 50 casualties. Police and protesters clashed as the violence erupted today.
An advertisement promotes Buckley’s CAMADIOL Mixture with rare Canadian Pine Baleom Menthol and Irith Moss claiming rapid action against thick phlegm and irritated membranes. It asserts Canadian mothers trust it and advises relief during winter coughs.
Rumors that W C Idol vice president in charge of Wachovia Bank and Trust would retire next week were met with statements that only the board can act. Idol has 43 years with the bank and is well known in banking circles across the state.
London dispatch notes Britain open to gradual shift on Holy Land amid Primo prime minister statements. Decisions already taken may slowly reveal policy changes as tensions ease.
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