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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1947
Page
3
John Fraser traveler lecturer and journalist entertained the local Executives club at the Sheraton last night. He blended science with showmanship and joked about graphology and physiognomy predicting character. He claimed violet eyes influenced social choices and cited the Duke of Windsor.
The Thomasville Lions announce the annual Lions club horse show to be held April 17 to 19 at Brookdale riding stables on High Point road with two cars as prizes. Dave Neal of High Point Lions named general manager. Charles Eanes heads the Thomasville committee. Dr. R L McDonald led the club program and spoke on Japan with slides from Shinto shrines and bombed cities. Herman Bray attended the meeting at the Woman's club building.
Thomasville officials report 4024.75 added to the Thomasville Community Foundation fund, bringing total to 162883.05 since December 1945. About 8000 still to collect from pledges, with a 250000 goal for civic improvements including Memorial Park and a swimming pool planned for summer.
The North Carolina farm bureau will hold its annual convention in Winston-Salem from February 2 to 5. Delegates from across the state are expected to attend and discuss agricultural policy, education programs, and farm support initiatives.
This fragment notes a demographic proportion describing the share of Americans residing in a particular area or housing context. It indicates a significant portion of the population is distributed across a major category without specifying the exact locale or setting.
Ray mond L. Jarrett, previously given a suspended 60 day sentence for prohibition law violation, had it reinvoked with 30 days for drunkenness and 60 days for a second prohibition violation totaling 150 days. Judge Howard Steed presided over a docket with numerous drunks, reckless drivers, and other offenses, including continued cases and prayers for judgment on several individuals from Thomasville, High Point, Asheboro, and surrounding areas.
Thomasville news reports Police Chief E R Richardson remains under observation in a Charlotte hospital after more than a week as he shows little improvement. No operation has been performed and treatment continues.
Central Friends church hosts a carry in supper and program at 6 30 pm in connection with the monthly business meeting. The educational committee led by Mrs Blake Thompson chairs the program featuring an address by Prof William Berton of Guilford College. Prof Edgerton formerly spent two years with UNRRA in the Near East and Europe.
The Carolinas men s apparel club wrapped a three day convention in Winston Salem with 157 representatives exhibiting. Officers elected for 1947 include Harry Doctor of High Point president Cyeneene of Goldsboro first vice president Dick Woods of Charlotte second vice president and John Frierson of Greenville secretary treasurer. It notes an unrelated line about the Northern Sea Otter swimming on its back.
The Thomasville Jaycees under chairman Bill Sink collected about 9000 pounds of waste paper in a Sunday benefit drive. Funds cover the cost of a Jaycee program to record service men’s names in a bound Thomasville Public Library volume. Names will be copied from a wartime public billboard, a temporary structure to be torn down. D. W. Morton was reinstated to jaycee membership. Guests included Kermit Cloninger Tom Perdue and Gray Surratt. Iceland has never had a war.
WINTSON-SALEM Jan 14 The AMVET post here opposes legislation for free state burial facilities for North Carolina veterans and county military cemeteries. A letter to state legislators notes the federal burial allowance of 150 dollars already exists and warns against additional tax burdens on citizens.
The John McLean Post 196 of the American Legion will officially launch its $25,000 recreation building campaign in a Wednesday morning event on January 15. Post Commander H. M. Kirkpatrick announced at a mass meeting on Sunday. Campaign chair W. M. Wilson spoke urging public support for a community recreation center funded through a trust held at Wachovia Bank. Attorney Horace Haworth and trustee J. P. Bolt explained the trust agreement to attendees. Also details on attendance for Thursday were provided. Henry Smith, 131 Underhill Ave, recovering from eye operation at Good Samaritan Hospital in Charlotte. His wife Mrs. Carrie Smith returned to care for him.
The Business Men's Civic Club will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Daniel Brooks Center with D. L. Flowe hosting. New officers begin terms: President W. M. Wilson, Vice President J. W. Ballinger, Secretary Wm. Harding, Assistant Secretary O. E. Davis, retiring President resigns after years of service, Andrew Corbitt re-elected treasurer.
The Mt Olive Court of Calanthe will meet Wednesday at 8 p m at the Odd Fellows Hall for initiation ceremonies and installation of officers. Mrs Avanta Gamnes G W C from Winston Salem will attend. Members are urged to attend.
The Good Will Community club met Sunday with Mrs. Elizabeth Williams 53 F and Daniel Brooks Homes. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Florence Miller at the regular time.
The Crusaders Club of the First Baptist church meets this evening at 8 at 1216 Pearson Street the home of Mrs Margie Causar.
The article notes that about 2500 B.C. King Sargon of Akkad established the first Semitic kingdom known to history, marking a foundational moment in ancient empires.
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