Textile Insurance Co reports 1949 premium and asset gains
Stockholders at Wachovia Bank building elected T A Wilson as president and George A Peery as secretary treasurer. Directors named include J W Avernathy, W K Mauney, L L Gravely, John F Matheson, and R L Harris with the latter three re-elected. Premiums written total 323903.00 in first 11 months. January February 153611.14. Assets rose 117166.66 since May 1948 to 620691.66 as of December 31 1949. Investments end February 500000.00 with 410000.00 in U S bonds and 90000 in North Carolina building and loan and Federal savings certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile Insurance Company
U. S
North Carolina Building and Loan
Wachovia Bank
T. A. Wilson
High Point
George A. Peery
James A. Bridger
Bladenboro
A. C. Fairey
J. W. Avernathy
Newton
W. K. Mauney
Kings Mountain
L. L. Gravely
Rocky Mount
John F. Matheson
Mooresville
R. L. Harris
Roxboro
High Pointers Named To Duke Dean's List
Six High Point students earned Duke University Dean's List honors for maintaining at least a B average. They are Paul Hardin Donald S. Huber Mary F. McMullan James C. Meekins Robert P. Renfrow and Mary J. Ryan with varied family addresses listed in Durham March 8 report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. McMullan
S. Main St
James C. Meekins
J. H. Meekins
Blain St
Robert P. Renfrow
W. P. Renfrow
Colonial
Mary J. Ryan
J. T. Ryan
Parkway St
One Act Play to Be Given Tomorrow at Junior High
A one act play by the drama club with music by the community chorus and square dancing by the special class will open tomorrow night at the Junior High School. The eight week Arts and Crafts workshop closes with a free open house at 8 p m featuring student work in photography painting basketry and metal work.
Birth Control Key to Helping Foreign Lands
A Foreign Policy Association report argues that birth control and better educational opportunities are essential for the success of Point Four in developing nations. Dr. J B Condliffe says population trends must be managed through education, delayed marriage, and child education to raise living standards amid resistance to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Foreign Policy Association
J. B. Condliffe
University of California
Condliffe
Point Four
Truman
Asia
Africa
Europe
Red Cross drive in High Point climbs toward goal
High Point reported slow progress toward a 29964 goal for its Red Cross drive with 6100 pledged so far. The U S Recruiting Station for the Army and Air Force exceeded last year’s quota, aided by staff tied to Red Cross relief. Several local offices and Guilford County agencies have met or topped their quotas, headed by Public Employees and Public Service divisions. A National Geographic note mentions Tibet's lama monasteries.
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High Point
Red Cross
Clarence H. Allred
Allred
U. S
Army
Air Force
Red
New York State
Armed Forces
Guilford County
North Carolina Office of Revenue
State Highway Patrol
Public Employees
Eugene Horney
Guilford County Welfare Department
Bryce Commercial School
Adams Dance Studio
Chains School of Dancing
Jones Business School
School Locker Break-In Reported At Local High School
A high school student, Bobby Bundy of 804 Florham, told police a tennis racket, tennis balls and shoes were stolen from his locker in the school over the past weekend, with losses pegged at 25 dollars.
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Bobby Bundy
Florham
High Point Social Security Office Sees Record 1949 Usage
More than 9 500 people used the High Point Social Security Office in 1949 as its services expanded beyond any year since opening in 1940. Clyde Thomas, manager, said 749 claims for retirement or family benefits were processed while 17 of the six month claims lost $2 632 due to filing delays. By January the office reported about 3 000 claimants in High Point and two adjoining counties receiving roughly $50 000 monthly in benefits, with over 2 700 new accounts opened for first time covered employment. The office also gave 40 talks to civic groups to inform on rights and responsibilities under Social Security.
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High Point Social Security Office
Clyde Thomas
High Point
Davidson
Randolph
Jamestown
Guilford
Fidler Named To Committee Of Engineers
Winston-Salem March 8 The North Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers elected new officers and named members of the executive committee including Fred C. DeWeese Raleigh Nels H Erlandson Raleigh Isaac Itler High Point G B Handley NC State College E K Kraybill Duke University G G Mattison M M York all of Charlotte The group also heard a report on a new method of detecting cancer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Fred C. DeWeese
Raleigh
Nels H. Erlandson
Isaac Itler
High Point
G. B. Handley
North Carolina State College
E. K. Kraybill
Duke University
G. G. Mattison
M. M. York
Charlotte
Sizemore Pushes Plan to Lure Industries to City
Frank Sizemore Chamber of Commerce secretary outlines creation of an industrial development corporation to secure new industry for High Point. He notes legal limits on extending municipal facilities beyond city lines and cites several outside parcels as desirable sites. He expects the new group and facilities will provide available sites for firms seeking locations. In a separate note, a lighthouse lamp system is described as triply backed up for power reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
High Point
All Star Team to Play Wolfpack in Raleigh Practice
A 10 man senior all star squad was selected to meet N C State Wolfpack in a Raleigh practice game on March 18. Duke coach Gerry Gerard will lead the team with practice starting at Duke next Wednesday. Each player will receive a watch and travel expenses. The lineup includes Nemo Nearman and Chet Giermak. Johnny Moffat John Tsantes Dave Scarborough Deep Youmans. Whit Cobb Jere Bunting Phil McNiff and Jim Patton. Tickets went on sale today.
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Raleigh
N. C. State
Wolfpack
Gerry Gerard
Duke
Madison Square Garden
Gerard
Nemo Nearman
North Carolina
Chet Giermak
William and Mary
Johnny Moffat
George Washington
John Tsantes
Dave Scarborough
Deep Youmans
Whit Cobb
Davidson
Jere Bunting
Phil McNiff
Jim Patton
Weke Forest
Wheeler takes role in Pakistan to fill 1500 B C to 500 B C history gap
British archaeologist Dr. R E Mortimer Wheeler leaves London for Pakistan as archaeological adviser to the government. He aims to uncover history between 1500 BC and 500 BC, saying discoveries there could surpass Pompeii in world interest.
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London
INS
R. E. Mortimer Wheeler
Pakistan
B. C
Wheeler
Britain
Pompeii
Davis Speaks At Tabernacle Rev G Edward Davis outlines revival conditions
Rev G Edward Davis of Asheville preached at Gospel Tabernacle during the Home Convention outlining three revival conditions from Mark's feeding of the 5000. He stressed the right place the desert and dependence on God and the late day timing as essential to divine refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Edward Davis
Asheville
Gospel Tabernacle, Christian and Missionary Alliance
Mr. Davis
Mark
Jjesus
Nine Guardsmen Promoted in 540th Field Artillery Battalion
The 540th field artillery battalion of the national guard announces promotions. Captain Edward J. Phibbs Jr. becomes major. First Lt. Byron W. Grandjean uplifts to captain. Cpl. Johnnie C. Bradshaw promoted to sergeant. In Thomasville’s B battery two sergeants are Wayne R. Batten and Rect. Raymond E. Logans. Privates Craddock Jarrett Lambeth Overby promoted to corporal.
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540Th Field Artillery Battalion
National Guard
Thee
Edward J. Phibbs, Jr
Edgeworth
Maor
Byron W. Grandjean
Beaucrest Road
Johnnie C. Bradshaw
Clara Cox Apartments
Thomasville
Wayne R. Batten
Raymond E. Logans
Joe D. Craddock
Samuel W. Jarrett
Donald R. Lambeth
William T. Overby
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand Leaving Twelve Baskets
A desert setting tests the disciples as late food runs out. Jesus ignores pleas to send the crowd away and miraculously feeds them, meeting their need and leaving twelve baskets of leftovers as a sign.
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Jesus
Radio Stunt Winner Plans Farm Purchase After Hollywood Trip
Antonio Brasil of San Jorge Azores won a radio stunt by finding a plastic ball containing a note promising $1000 cash and $1000 in merchandise and a free trip to Hollywood. He spent a week in luxury, then plans to buy 10 acres of land back home with his prize money.
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Hollywood
Mar
Azores
San Jorge
Antonio Brasil
NBC
Brasil
Television sets gain rapid popularity after 16 inch model debut
Manufacturers report the 16 inch television receiver is quickly becoming the most popular set. Early buyers praise its size and picture quality as sales rise across multiple brands and outlets.
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Committee of Engineers
Sizemore Maps
General Electric
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Tabernacle
General Electric Supply Corporation
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