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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1947
Page
7
In Thomasville on March 8 local 633 CIO Textiles workers picketed the Amazon Cotton mill peacefully over a failed contract. About 50 protesters stood at each of five plant gates as 500 to 600 workers faced union dues disputes and a promised 10 percent wage increase with 80 cent hourly minimum.
Fragmentary report claims Amazonian piranhas are capable of devouring an entire cow within five minutes. The text notes a danger associated with these man eating fish and mentions their ferocity. No further verified details are provided.
Readers recall a high school trend where boys wear girls clothes to protest blue jeans worn by girls, sparking dating and social friction. Articles note shifts to sweaters and skirts amid school dances and prom plans, with girls questioned on attire choices.
The four person team from New York and Philadelphia won all matches in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro after a South America trip. They dominated four board and 20 board bouts with swings and decisive four clubs contracts. A key hand involved a misplay by South and a double by Becker.
The Reverend Bishop Cushman preached at the Methodist church as part of Religious Emphasis week at High Point College. Dr. Gideon J. Humphreys introduced him and invited all to attend the series, which runs through Tuesday with nightly services at 7 oclock, focusing on Spiritual Strength from Psalm 1.
An advertisement warns that a three day cough may signal danger and lead to chronic bronchitis if untreated. Creomulsion is promoted as a non narcotic remedy that reaches the lungs to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed membranes, with a money back guarantee if it does not help.
The High Point Chamber of Commerce membership committee will meet at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheraton hotel to plan soliciting new members. The committee chairman will preside at the first meeting of the year.
The High Point Co operative club hires Mrs A Phelps Munro of Empire Producing to direct The High Point Follies of 1947. Shows run March 20 and 21 at the senior high auditorium with the Rockettes of High Point and a 1947 fashion parade. A royal family contest raises pennies for the new High Point Girl Scout camp.
Durham police report more than $5 000 in cash and a large batch of checks stolen when thieves forced open an office safe at Thomas and Howard, a local wholesale grocery company. The robbery was discovered when the plant opened this morning.
Dr Mauze Winston spoke at vespers at Wesley Memorial Church, hosted by Paul Thor Jones of the Presbyterian church. The sermon centered on loyalty and following Jesus, citing John 21:19 and Peter's denials and forgiveness, urging open confession and steadfast faith.
A blaze in Lancaster South Carolina yesterday caused about 60000 dollars in damage to the First Methodist church. The fire started in the furnace room and the adjoining Sunday school building was saved.
H L Bost reports his unlocked 1940 Studebaker was stolen late Saturday from the Sheraton garage. The car had not been recovered by yesterday.
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