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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1949
Page
23
City Manager T. E. Hinson supported an annual inspection and repair program for the fire hydrants. Fire Chief E. K. Ingram reported 837 hydrants checked recently with 139 needing repairs and 66 fixed. Total hydrants estimated at 1,050 with more to inspect.
An item notes a lemon juice recipe marketed by Mann's and All Drug Stores as a remedy for rheumatic and arthritis pain. The claim positions citrus as a simple treatment, without scientific backing detailed in the excerpt.
The Jaycees’ polio fundraiser is spotlighted with praise for their efforts and calls for continued donations. A High Point vs Greensboro basketball clash drew 1,000 fans in a 51 to 25 win by the Bison, highlighting crowd capacity issues and the need for a larger arena. The American Legion auxiliary conference arrives at the Sheraton, while O Arthur Kirkman garners attention in Raleigh as a capable lawmaker. An Forestdale sale marks recent county growth led by the Ragsdale brothers and Steve Denton.
A resident travels to Miami Florida to join a winter colony aiming to enjoy fishing. The move reflects seasonal retreat patterns and leisure interest in seaside recreation.
Patrick now works as an advertising salesman and the Singer hosiery mill on King Street began production with the first shipment last Thursday. The plant houses forty knitting machines twenty looping and three winding machines producing grain and intricate designed men socks. Co founders Smith and Singer anticipate expansion as they refine methods and patterns stating thousands are possible. Singer, educated in Vienna, Leicester and New Hampshire, came to America four years ago and is proud to be American. Mrs Singer acts as secretary while high Point native Smith brings long hosiery experience. Both men credit local support for the venture and expect growth in coming months.
The RAF introduces the Diving Falcon as a new operational fighter to tackle bird strikes. Birds caused 13 accidents in Britain and 17 abroad in 1947, costing Britain about 80 000 dollars annually. RAF estimates 1945-46 damage at 140 000 dollars. Trials show a single peep of the winged bird killer drives flocks away.
The American Legion will manage various conference matters with Oscar L. Smith in housing Robert L. Fountain memorial Phil Warner entertainment Lee Harper registration Louis Heilig distinguished guests Charles Loflin radio and Lee Harper 40 and activities P Lee Smith local post commander as host commander for the conference.
A Columbia South Carolina man returning from an outing found his home filled with fumes from a faulty hot water heater and his goldfish near death. He revived the fish by artificial respiration, working its gills with his fingernails and dunking it alternately in warm and cold water.
Years later he expresses desire to stay and build a successful venture. His wife Carol McKee, once a basketball star at High Point High School in 1932, shares the family's current life with their two children on Adams Street.
Several listings offer furnished bedrooms with private entrance or bath in private homes. Locations include Lexington and Emery Wood, with calls to multiple phone numbers after 4 pm. Offers emphasize heat and hot water and suitability for a sober reliable man or gentle man or business couple.
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