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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
12
The editorial note Bradley calls to present views from math and atomic energy commission experts for a private session this afternoon. The discussion centers on whether the United States should pursue a hydrogen bomb amid moral, strategic, and cost concerns and Russia’s advance.
The Labour manifesto pledges to nationalize cement, sugar refining, water works, meat slaughtering, and cold storage, with efforts to mutualize some insurance and take over underused productive land. It stresses continued price controls, rationing, and expansion of the national health program while noting ongoing austerity. One in four Americans lives in a community with an iron or steel plant.
Executors Hazel Ruth Lanier and Mary Anna Lanier Hardeman notify all creditors to present verified claims against Mary Ann Lanier, deceased, to York Morgan and York Attorneys within one year. debtors should settle promptly. Dated January 13, 1950.
The defendant Samuel Crawford Truitt is required to appear by February 9 1950 before the Guilford County Superior Court Greensboro Division to answer the complaint for absolute divorce filed by his wife on grounds of two years separation. Attorneys listed York Morgan & York represent the plaintiff. This notice dated January 10 1950.
Protests arise as Congress considers a veterans bonus bill amid election pressure. Critics warn the Rules Committee could block floor votes, protecting incumbents from facing voters on a controversial measure. The clash involves Southern Democrats and Republicans over procedural power and civil rights agendas.
Emerywood Country club names two new directors Sidney Gayle and J H Millis to the board replacing Elliott S Wood and Louis B Heilig Ed Mendenhall is reappointed for another term Officers will be chosen at a board meeting Friday at 5 pm at the club house
Mrs Katie Moser 1314 E Commerce St died Tuesday morning at High Point hospital. Survived by four daughters and two sons, five sisters, two brothers, and five grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 3 p m at St Stephens AME Zion Church with Rev S H Speight officiating.
The White Rose chapter of the O F S will meet at the Odd Fellows Hall Thursday evening at seven o clock.
The Sons of Harmony will sing at Brooks Memorial Church on Friday at 8 o clock in the evening.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit B of the John McLain Post 196 will meet Sunday at 4 p m with Mrs Laura Harrington at 314 Taylor Street.
The Methodist men of St. Mark church will gather at William Harding's apartment on Thursday night at 8 o'clock. The address is 730 FE Washington St. The building formerly housed the Y.W.C.A.
The M C A Bombardiers start their basketball schedule Thursday night at Leonard Street School facing E. Spencer at 8 30 p m.
Pearson Memorial Missionaries will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Daisy Little at 602 Hulda Street for a local gathering.
Beginning this evening at 7 30 oclock and continuing for a week Rosary prayers Benediction and prayers for the reunion of Christendom will be held at Christ the King church High Point. The worldwide prayer movement was begun by Rev Paul James Francis Watson founder of the Society of the Atonement. He was born in Maryland and became Catholic in 1908 and was ordained a priest a year later. The Episcopalian parish he had established joined the Catholic church and grew into many churches and missions at home and abroad.
Gov W Kerr Scott calls a special term of Guilford Superior Court High Point Division. It starts February 20 1950 for one week to try criminal cases with Judge Susie Sharp presiding. J A Doggett chairs Guilford County Commissioners.
A Senate special investigations panel concludes Vaughan used White House contacts and his office to push personal business, linking him to perfume imports and influence peddling. The report notes ongoing inquiries, hearings to resume, and reform efforts, with key witnesses ill earlier.
In a London era dispatch, Britain recognizes Mao regime in Moscow discussions, while Jessup warns no outside power can fully aid China’s development. Reports note nationalist China attacks Canton and Shanghai as Finland’s Paasikivi edges toward re election amid Finnish coalition shifts and Soviet criticism.
Basil O'Connor, head of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, reports polio cases increasing nationwide. He calls an extraordinary trustees' session to discuss the shifting pattern and broader outbreaks affecting older age groups.
Testimony disclosed that gifts went to Vaughan as the Verley firm sought State Department clearances for officials to travel to Europe after WWII. Vaughan aided the process, claiming his actions were proper and part of his job to expedite matters, while denying impropriety.
Floodway near Bird Point New Madrid area remains active as flood-fighting units hold position. G A Robinson notes no levee blasting order yet though decision possible any time. Across the region thousands displaced in Missouri Illinois Indiana Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee with crops, livestock and property damaged by the Mississippi and Ohio floods. A new fast moving storm then swept the central plains toward the north central states.
William Penn Tigers are defeated by Dudley High 37 to 31 before 550 fans. Harold Tyson leads with 5 points while Robert Tillman and Rossie Gilmer dominate boards and Gilbert Carter shines on offense. Tigers commit 10 fouls as Dudley pulls away in the middle periods. Girls team also drops a 12-4 preliminary.
R B Sutton, special agent for the Greensboro Atlantic Life Insurance office, will attend the 24th convention in Boca Raton Florida January 22 to 25. He earned the qualification trip for top producers and will be joined by his wife as guest of the company. He will receive awards for leadership in production during the proceedings.
High Point defeated Appalachian 58 to 35 as the Mountaineers dropped their seventh game this season. Coach Hoover declined comment but noted prior statements about the game. Seakes led High Point with 17 points, while the Panthers held a 38 21 halftime edge and eye a showdown with Lenoir Rhyne next.
A defendant charged with hit and run received a 12 month suspension for three years in Superior Court yesterday and was placed on probation. Elliott Morrison Jr was ordered to pay a $100 fine plus costs and sums for medical bills of the prosecuting witness.
James Everett Ellington of 311 West High and James Richard Boles of 503 East Commerce enlisted for four years in the air force. The local recruiting office said this month’s enlistment quota was cut to nine men, with five having joined so far this month. The December quota was not completed in the available text.
Mrs. Emma Clinard Payne aged 83 of 209 Pine Street died Tuesday at 9 p.m. after years of declining health. She was born February 9, 1866 in Forsyth County and was a First Baptist Church member. Survivors include two daughters, a granddaughter, three great grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Mrs. Emma Cordelia Fink Murr, 71, widow of George L. Murr, died at City Memorial Hospital at 7:50 a.m. She was born March 5, 1870 in Iredell County and lived mostly in Cooleemee. Surviving: two daughters, two sons, and five grandchildren. The body will be at Green Funeral Home and then at the son’s home with funeral services Thursday at 4 p.m. and Oakwood Cemetery interment.
Thomasville mourns David Griffin Floyd 50 of 309 East Main Street who died at City Memorial Hospital at 7 this morning from an intestinal condition. Born April 5 1899 in Olanta South Carolina he was a son of Lafayette and the late Mrs Floyd. He leaves Maude Ingle Floyd his wife and five sisters and four brothers among survivors. The body remains at Green Funeral Home pending the daughter’s arrival from California.
Funeral services for Isaac Schwartz were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock in Sech rest chapel. Rabbi William Gold and Rev. E B Ershler were in charge of the services. Pallbearers were Solomon Rabinowitz Max Lamet Ben Herman Joe Barr Herman Bernard Joe Locklin and Louis Ershler. Burial was in the Hebrew cemetery.
Government officials discuss whether buying lard alone could sustain hog prices or if a Brannan plan offering price supports via subsidies would better balance farmer returns and consumer prices. Critics warn lard purchases might raise other fat prices and overall food costs.
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