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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
2
Cloudy skies dominate today with rain at times. Rain ends west Saturday morning and east Saturday night. Saturday turns fair and cold, with a milder day Monday and rain returning Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise.
The chief cabinet secretary Kuro Tsugita relayed the cabinet decision and announced a follow up meeting to decide ministers affected by McArthur's directive. A special meeting had been called, with plans for a potential session tomorrow or after Shidehara’s illness, resuming January 1.
The record describes naval leaders debating warnings received, radar plots on Japanese planes, and the choice between continuing as commander or quitting after alleged dereliction of duty. It notes access to intercepted Japanese messages and questions about responsibilities in Pearl Harbor.
Guilford county welfare officials announced the appointment of Mrs. Alice Gray of ?ville as caseworker in High Point. Gladdis Rivet, director, said the office is fortunate to gain her experienced services and professional training in general science from the University of North Carolina.
In the first ten days of 1946 High Point reported 14 traffic accidents with six injured, up from a similar period in 1945. Notable incidents include head on collisions in the narrow Southern railway underpass on Ward street involving David Eural Crayton and John Nord Brown, and a separate minor collision with property damage. A child, Jerry Hendrix, 5, was treated for a minor concussion after being struck on West Green street. Police report no negligence charges in these cases.
Delegates from 51 nations convene at Westminster to elect vice presidencies and discuss the soon to be formed 11 member Security Council and the International Police Force. Britain’s dominions seek seats while Canada and Australia contend for a council post. Belgium Poland Colombia Mexico Egypt and an unnamed power expected to fill regional seats.
Patterson reports soldier morale high in Japan and other Pacific bases as destruction reductions reach 400000 in May. He notes no requests from Russia or China to send troops, while negotiations continue for a British commonwealth force to join American operations.
About 270 union members from the Association of Communications Equipment Workers picketed the Southern Bell Greensboro plant at 124 South Eugene Street. They carried signs reading wage strike as they paced in front of the entrance, aiming to secure proper wage treatment and disrupt phone services except for automatic dial systems.
A wage panel urges management, the union, and workers to unite to restore production quickly and raise efficiency. The board includes Chairman Lloyd K. Garrison, Milton Eisenhower, and Chief Justice Walter P. Stacy of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Disgruntled soldiers in Frankfurt and lawmakers on Capitol Hill pressed for Ike to address the army demobilization slow down and revised discharge policy. Eisenhower, then in Canada, faced calls to publicly explain, while Royall warned against hysteria that could endanger American aims. Demonstrators chanted for Ike as McNarney and Patterson were booed.
The junior chamber of commerce announced plans for the local phase of the March of Dimes drive beginning Monday January 14. Chairman Vance Kester reported progress with committees while L H Baker noted 33 900 pounds of waste paper collected, about 8000 pounds over estimates. Funds will support the Clark Hutchens scholarship.
High Point records show multiple transfers in Guilford County including Charlies L Amos and wife to B J Ruth and wife a race track site lot. E K Schoch and wife to Bruce H Carraway and others a lot on East Green street. Guilford Sales Corp to J H Mourane a Hillsdale addition lot. City of High Point to Horace Haworth a Tomlinson street lot. R and Campbell to David R Hinkle a George J Barton a Crest Park lot. An executors sale to I B Dunn and wife a Southern avenue lot.
T R Short deputy tax collector for Guilford county said tax listings lag behind last year and urged property owners to list promptly to avoid a late rush. The tax office will be open Tuesday and Thursday evenings to 9 pm for those unable to list during the day.
Birmingham editor Miss Sallie Hill told the Rotary Club that the south is not the nation’s economic problem. She cited improved farm homes, labor saving devices, and higher southern farm income with fewer mortgaged farms, urging continued southern farming stability. She spoke during the State Grange meeting in Greensboro.
Archie Gay of Northampton County, president pro tem of the North Carolina senate, announced he will seek election to Congress from the state’s North Carolina district. The move positions Gay as a candidate for the Kerr seat, aiming to represent the region in the federal legislature.
Garland McGriger, 28, was freed of first degree burglary charges after a motion for dismissal by defense was granted as the state failed to connect him to Miller home entry. Judge Allen Gwyn allowed the non-suit, noting lack of proof linking the nighttime burglary to McGriger. Earlier, a similar burglary acquittal had occurred.
Arnold J. Koonce, president of the Men's Fellowship Club, addressed First Methodist Church last evening at 6:30. He called 1945 the most eventful year and highlighted Allied victories, wartime science advances, and the need for unity and service over material gain.
Parham P. O’Briant, 81, building contractor, died after a two week illness. Funeral held today in Durham. Mrs. M. B. Stroud, former Thomasville resident, dies in Durham. funeral to be at Pilot View Baptist church High Point with viewing at daughter’s home, Floral Garden cemetery interment. Aluminum shingles touted as rust and fire proof and paintable for home blending.
Stock market rose to a 15 year high on buying of rails led by demand for Santa Fe New York Central and other major rails. Traders noted profit taking on the week's sharp advance while a list of industrials and other issues showed varied performance.
Salable hogs 8,000 with total 16,000. active market, steady to 15 cents higher across weights and sows. 200 lb plus good and choice hogs at 14.85 ceiling. sows mostly 13.90-14.10, better on the high side. Cattle and calves: salable cattle 3,500 of 4,000. calves 800. very active, firm on killing classes. Yearling steers 18.00 ceiling, bulk steers 15.00-17.90, best heifers 17.50, bulk 13.50-16.00. Beef cows 9.25-12.50, canners 7.50-8.50. bulls scarce, sausage 13.25 and beef bulls 14.00, dealers 15.50.
Funeral services for Readus B. Rowe 57 died at home after illness were held at his residence with burial in Maplewood cemetery. Survivors include widow Beatrice and three sons Melton of High Point and a daughter. Mrs W S Greenwood 56 dies at Davis hospital with services at Bunch Funeral chapel and Oakwood burial. Surviving husband W S Greenwood four brothers two sisters and a daughter.
SBI Director Thomas Creekmore announced an agent will assist Sampson County officers in probing the death of Fort Bragg Warrant Officer Elmer R. Brock. Brock was found dying from a pistol wound near Autryville. Tavern owner George Bell is in custody as the investigation continues. Solicitor J. Abner Barker sought to join the case.
Certificates of incorporation filed in Raleigh list Thomasville Upholstering company of Thomasville to buy and sell furniture. Authorized capital stock 100000 dollars, subscribed stock 300 dollars by H C Eddinger Martha B Eddinger and Laie Mae Eddinger all of Thomasville.
Ernest T Hoover life long Thomasville resident died at his home 200 Church Street Wednesday at 7 pm Surviving his wife Nettie Hoover Funeral arrangements pending at Hoover's Funeral Home with body to lie in state until funeral at AME Zion Church Thomasville Interment in Thomasville City Cemetery
Mrs. Jay Doster entertained her brother James Doster at a dinner party Monday. Guests included Ruthie Doster Laura Deese May Deese Arlene Tyson Mable Deese Lucille Leake Harold Steed Paul Alexander Collins Alexander Ershler Young and Mr and Mrs Thomas and Mr and Mrs Howard.
Corporal Otho Ramseur has arrived home from overseas and is staying with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Otho Ramseur at 917 E High Street on a 30 day furlough.
The Rev J F T Decker a theology teacher from Kitrell College will preach at Pearson Memorial Sunday at 11 a m He is a native of South Africa Stewardess Board No 2 meets at 4 p m with Mrs Vefferie Hunter on Eccles Street All members urged to attend and hear the guest speaker
Pfc Adam F. Eury Jr. returns home after two years overseas with two bronze stars the American victory ribbon and the good conduct medal. He is discharged honorably and is here with his mother Mrs Odessa Eury of Meredith Street.
James E. Boyd AOM 2 c has returned to Corpus Christi Texas after visiting his mother and father Mr and Mrs Robert Boyd at 1222 Pearson Street.
I thank my many friends and neighbors of the city for the deeds and kindness shown during the illness of my husband. Signed Mrs Amanda Boyd.
Walter Pete Murphy longtime North Carolina Democratic leader and former speaker of the house was reported in a coma at his Salisbury home. He had suffered a heart attack six months earlier and remained bedridden awaiting possible death.
Frankfurt dispatch reports the General Board under Maj. Gen. Leven C. Allen is finishing the comprehensive study of the four major campaigns in Europe led by Gen. George S. Patton Jr. The exhaustive critique is due to be completed around January 31 at U S headquarters.
Wartime report notes German occupation fostered illicit trade in France to sap morale and strengthen control. Prices in the black market remain steep, affecting basic needs from food to clothing as rationing channels struggle to meet demand. French civilians endure hardship, with cases of tuberculosis linked to malnutrition and fainting from weakness.
The annual meeting of the High Po Perpetual Building and association will be at 7 30 P M January 24 1946 at the association offices North Main Street High Po N C. Officers will elect a Board of Directors receive the secretary treasurer’s annual report and transact other business. Clyde Daniels Jr estate notice requests creditors file claims by January 12 1947 to avoid bar. administrator Clyde Daniels Jr deceased 814 Montheu Ave 1/11-18-25 2/1 8-15
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