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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1949
Page
6
The piece explains who must file an estimated tax return for 1949 and pay in four installments by March 15 June 15 September 15 and January 15. It covers how withholding affects requirements for different earners and gives examples of single and married taxpayers and how to complete form 1040 ES.
Thomasville Jaycees authorize Craven to push lighting for Memorial Park field to host night softball and local games. A Westinghouse survey will determine feasibility and cost while funding moves proceed through the Jaycee club with reports on projects like a Midget Basket tourney and a March 26 Fiddler's Convention.
Philadelphia notes a new bill stiffens penalties for bribery in sports. Joe Fulks testimony prompted Governor Duff to sign the measure, imposing up to three years and a $3000 fine for bribe attempts or offers to players.
Scotland Yard holds a man linked to two missing families the McSwan and Hendersons. Detectives allege he sold 1500 pounds in war bonds once owned by Mr McSwan and seeks who sold 1000 pounds of jewelry identified as Hendersons. Jewelry including a diamond macelet and pendant ring found in a Sussex shop. The theory claims victims were shot then disposed of in sulfuric acid baths in London and Sussex with human tissue debris found. Blood evidence suggested by investigators.
In San Francisco on March 4 the giant flying boat Caroline Mars carried 269 aboard, the highest passenger load for any aircraft. The flight from San Diego took 2 hours 41 minutes, with 6 crew and 263 Navy personnel, surpassing the Akron dirigible's 232 in 1933 and following a prior record of 222 aboard the Caroline.
The Army announces spring field exercise Tar Heel to run April 21 through May 20 in the Fort Bragg Camp Mackall region of North Carolina. It will involve Army units, Continental Air Command tactical air units, National Guard and Organized Reserve Corps, and opposing forces. It follows last summer’s Assembly joint exercise at Camp Campbell Kentucky.
British Prime Minister Clement Attlee toured Berlin's airlift facilities at Tempelhof Airport. He was greeted by General Lucius D. Clay and U.S. Ambassador Robert Murphy and praised the airlift crew for their grand effort.
The article outlines a broad realignment in Soviet leadership with Vishinsky advancing to new posts and Molotov expanding duties. It notes Vishinsky and Molotov as long-time Stalin loyalists and Mikoyan’s rise, with Menshikov succeeding as deputy minister of foreign trade last September.
Mild temperatures prevailed nationwide though a cold wave moved into the North Central States forecast to bring snow and rapid temperature drops. In North Dakota readings could plunge to 5 below zero with near zero levels expected in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Governor Scott announced three paroles. Paul Flowers from Hoke, January 1948, 12 to 18 months for larceny. Ransom Essick from Davidson, last August, 12 months for auto theft. Junior Royster from Caswell, last November, eight months for assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest.
Funeral services were held for N. P. McDaniels 69 of Thomasville Route 1 who died at home. The service was at Smith's Grove Methodist church with Rev. John Oakley and Rev. A. L. McGee officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. A separate service for Mrs. Janie Davis of Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church was led by Elder Fletcher Moore and others with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs Maggie Carroll Long of 706 Morris Street died Friday morning at 6:30 after several weeks illness in a local hospital. Born April 15 1876 in Davidson County she was a daughter of John Carroll and wife of John H Long. Survivors include two daughters Mrs H S Fitch of Lewes Delaware and Mrs Jimmie Thompson of Georgetown South Carolina two sons Gilbert and Harold Long of High Point five sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral was held today at 3 in Sechrest Funeral Home chapel with Rev J H McNatta of Brentwood Presbyterian Church officiating burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Pitzer Fulton MT. AIRY oldest woman in town died at her home at noon yesterday. Born November 28 1857 in Stokes County she was daughter of Lemuel and Nancy Davis Pitzer. Her husband Joseph H. Fulton died about a year ago at 93. Funeral held today at 4 pm at Central Methodist church. She was aunt of the late J P Rawley of High Point.
The body of Pvt. Fred L. Potts 19 World War II soldier arrived Friday on the 5 55 train and was taken to Koonce Funeral home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm from the brother Melvin Potts home 331 Ennis street with full military honors at Advance Methodist church cemetery near Winston Salem by High Point Post No 619 VFW.
Funeral services for Miss Emma Blair of 1818 S Main Street were held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Springfield Friends Meeting House with Milton Hadley officiating. Burial followed in Springfield cemetery. Pallbearers included Reid Mendenhall John Richardson John Purcelle Melvin Briles Henry Elliott Jack Armstrong Russell Briles and Chester C Haworth. Floral tributes were provided by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Springfield Friends Meeting directed by Mrs Chester C Haworth. A mixed quartet with Mrs Roy Padgett on organ sang two hymns.
Advertisement for a De Luxe sewing pattern Pattern T4748 in sizes 34 through 48. Describes an Empire line paneled skirt and jacket with pointed collar, complete illustrated instructions, tested fit, and simple use. Requests thirty cents for handling and provides mailing addresses in High Point North Carolina and New York. Also promotes a Spring Pattern Book by Anne Adams with a free four–pattern insert and fifteen cents for a copy.
W Clyde Hawks of 413 Griffith Street Thomasville died Friday at 5 40 P M after two years of declining health and a three week illness He worked at Thomasville Chair Company plant D and belonged to Trinity Street Methodist Church He moved from Jefferson Georgia in 1927 married Maude Venable in 1921 He is survived by his wife three daughters five brothers one sister and three grandchildren Funeral service at Unity Methodist Church with multiple ministers and interment in the family plot cemetery
February crime data show declines in most class one offenses from January levels, including manslaughter burglary theft and auto theft. Homicide rose to 1 from 0, while simple assaults forgery buying and receiving stolen property and concealed weapon charges increased. Drunkenness and OWI also rose. total property recovered and value stolen listed.
Fair and warmer today in the Carolinas with continued warm conditions tonight and Sunday. Official records show temperatures across numerous stations from Charlotte to Miami, with highs in the 60s and 70s and varied rainfall amounts.
The piece discusses gender exclusion in sports journalism, criticizing critics and noting the dispute over women in press boxes. It mentions high ticket costs, Duke's son in a tournament, and the growing audience, then shifts to Willie Pep possibly signing with promoter Joe Louis after reclaiming the featherweight title from Sandy Saddler.
FBI agents trailed Miss Coplon and Gibitchev after clandestine meetings about secret government documents. Arrest on conspiracy charges followed in New York as the case ties to former Russian espionage networks and testimony from Elizabeth Bentley.
Eastern standard time applies to the network program. Central subtracts one hour and mountain subtracts two hours. Local stations may adjust relay times. Last minute changes cannot be included.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks with times and show names. Entries include News broadcasts, music, sports updates, variety shows, quiz segments, and theater programs featuring artists such as Vic Damone Kay Starr and Johnny Thompson.
An ordinance amends Chapter G Article V Schedule I of the 1948 Code to add the west side of North Hamilton Street from Richardson Street to Ray Street, repeals conflicting ordinances, and takes effect per legal aging and passage on March 3 1949.
The 1948 city ordinance adds Section 22 Schedule XII prohibiting trucks over three quarter ton from parking on the south side of West Broad Street between Willowbrook and Lindsay Streets and from the foot bridge to Main Street. Repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after passage. City Clerk W. Smith signs.
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