This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
9
Alicia Hart notes spring fashion shifts toward sunglasses with postwar lens plastics. Green lenses are favored for anti glare and light transmission, with smoke tones as runners up. lenses must be clear of flaws. Inspect sunglasses before outdoor use and remove them indoors or on cloudy days.
The International City Managers association reports a six percent rise in cities adopting under 42 hour work weeks for administrative and clerical staff in the past year. The trend includes paid vacations and broader white collar benefits.
Raleigh June 6 reports from the North Carolina department indicate crops are in excellent condition across the state with cool cotton standards and favorable conditions in the eastern and western sections.
A jury was chosen in Ocombe county superior court to try James Bridges a Rocky Mount black man charged with first degree arson for an April 7 fire. The blaze involved the residence of his estranged wife where she and two children were with friends. The wife and others escaped unharmed.
Federal judges of the fourth judicial circuit and the administrative director begin a two day session in Asheville as a preliminary to the 16th annual judicial conference. Senator J William Fulbright is expected as principal speaker for the event.
A thief attempting to rob James R. Robinson in San Antonio was chased by Johnson who grabbed the thief by the coat. the robber fled, leaving his outer garment behind.
The article reports on penicillin preventing congenital syphilis, noting successful results from treatment of pregnant mothers in Chicago and Baltimore. It details dosing of at least 2.4 million units, intervals every two to three hours over seven and a half days, and monthly maternal blood tests until delivery with follow up after birth for three months. It cites Mary and Rak Earle Moore and 60 infants with 50 apparently normal.
Miss Dot Pegram, bride-elect, honored at a buffet supper hosted by her sisters Miss Elizabeth and Miss Betty Jean Pegram on Jones Street. Attendants, honoree gifts, crystal decor, and spring flower centerpieces marked the festive gathering with family and close friends in attendance.
The High Point Skyway club, a two month old aviation group, will hold its first June meeting at 8 o'clock in the civil air patrol room above Woolworth store. The club has 44 pilots and expects new members and initiation ceremonies. Future plans include a second breakfast flight to Wrightsville beach or Carolina and a May 19 flight to Rock Hill with 11 planes and 21 participants.
James Franklin Metters a 74 year old retired contractor and laundry joint-operator died at City Memorial hospital after a brief illness. A native of Davidson he lived in Thomasville for almost 50 years and was a Fair View Methodist church member. He is survived by his wife Dora a daughter Mrs C W Gilliam two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending at J C Green and Sons Funeral Home.
Nelson Sadler was ordered by Judge D. C. Mac Rae in municipal court to pay 40 dollars for damages to Dalles Franklin Jones and Mrs. Kivett after a crash that damaged Mrs. Kivett s yard. Sadler was found guilty of reckless driving. A similar charge against Jones was dismissed. W A Ingle s reckless driving charge was dismissed and J A Johnson s charge was continued. Willie Mae McGriggor was ordered to pay 3 dollars to Mary Johnson for medical care for her son Joe Lee Johnson and to pay court costs for allegedly assaulting him with a pot. she denied the charge saying she slapped him when he misbehaved and he fell on a hard object.
Christian Scientists gathered for the Mother church annual meeting in Boston as church leaders urged world leaders to seek divine guidance for peace. The Christian Science Publishing Society plans four color presses for the Monitor this fall, while relief shipments worth 4.25 million dollars reached 12 foreign countries. Luther Phillips Cudworth C S B of Boston was appointed to the board.
Harvard in Cambridge June 6 announces honorary doctor of laws degrees to four top US military leaders Eisenhower Nimitz Arnold and Vandergrift at the 295th commencement. Thirteen total honorary degrees conferred by James B. Conant including Frank Porter Graham president of the University of North Carolina.
Detroit police say burglars who started a fire at the Mistele Coal east side branch over an unopened safe found the safe was empty. No injuries reported.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.