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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1949

Page

2

Charles W Phillips to Speak at High Point Church Meeting

Charles W Phillips director of public relations at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina will address a joint meeting of the associate boards of Wesley Memorial and First Methodist churches at a dinner in Wesley Memorial church on Monday March 14 at 6 30 p m. Phillips a Greensboro leader in education civic and religious life is known to High Point residents and will speak on the occasion. Officials praise the choice as fitting for the week of dedication.

Charles W. Phillips Woman's College of The University of North Carolina Stewards Wesley Memorial First Methodist Churches Wesley Memorial Church Methodist Church Phillips West Market Street Methodist Church Greensboro Trinity Charles Phillips High Point

Brentwood Church to Install Officers in Special Service

Brentwood Presbyterian Church will hold a special ordination and installation service Sunday at 11 AM. Elders E Britt Gore Daniel A Kelly and A K Martin and deacons Vernon B Bailey Paul W Craven Eiland C Farlowe and T E Miller will be ordained and installed. Robert A McPheeters Greensboro banker and churchman will address the congregation.

Brentwood Presbyterian Church E. Britt Gore Daniel A. Kelly A. K. Martin Vernon B. Bailey Paul W. Craven Eiland C. Farlowe T. E. Miller Gore Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church Wilmington Robert A. McPheeters Greensboro McPheeters First Presbyterian Church Security National Bank High Point Wachovia Bank and Trust Company First Presbyterian Church of Brentwood Church J. P. H. McNatt

Red Cross Quota Surpassed By Public Employes Division

The public employs division led by Claude S. Canady surpassed its $970 quota with $1,296 raised as of yesterday, first of 13 divisions to exceed targets in the American Red Cross fund drive. Joe Temple, campaign chair, noted ongoing reports from other divisions and a cumulative city goal of $22,585.

Public Service American Red Cross Fund Joe Temple Claude S. Canady Temple Canady Sarah Wilson Jones Manoa T E. Hinson Herman Burrows Ivan D. Crissman Jorge B. Elder Red Cross Thurston Street

Gas Utility Firms and U.S. Gas Usage in 1948

The record notes that there were 1,013 gas utility companies in the United States. It also states that in 1948 about 28 million U.S. families used gas for cooking.

United States

Second Extension Granted in Furniture Case

A second extension of time to answer the 38880 suit against Strickland Furniture Co of High Point was set to April 15 by Guilford County court officials. The case, filed January 19 by William F Phillips, brother of High Point mayor Earl Phillips, centers on notes claimed for value received.

Greensboro William F. Phillips Strickland Furniture Company High Point Guilford Superior Court Phillips Earl Phillips Kenneth Strickland Furniture Company Washington Strickland Drew Pearson Frank Hancock Oxford Reconstruction Finance Corporation Hancock Pearson Strickland Furniture Co

Heaven Bound gospel chorus to perform at Fairview tonight

The Shelby Heaven Bound gospel chorus performs at Fairview School tonight at 8 p m with child star Mickey Surratt Jr featured. Public invited. Also noted is the death of Mrs Rebecca Menard mother of Prof W M Menard of Benedict College and the passing of 11 year old Arthur McGill with funeral arrangements announced for Temple Memorial Church.

Fairview Shelby Fairview School Mickey Surratt

Community church notices for Sunday gatherings and sermons

The fathers group of Wm Pens will meet Sunday at 4 p m at 1300 Leonard street. A tea will be held Sunday at 6 at 1211 Crawford street. Rev C W Cooke will preach Monday at Mt Vernon church. Rev Glenn of Greensboro will preach at St Matthews Holiness Sunday at 7 30 p m. Rev W M Davis of Winston Salem will preach Sunday at 3 p m at the Christian Mission 607 Mangum avenue. The prayer band of Greensboro will sing. Rev W M Mimics will preach at St Matthews Holiness on Meredith street at 9 p m. Public invited.

Eva McCain Crawford Street C. W. Cooke Ot Mars Hill Mt. Vernon Church Rev. Glenn Greensboro St. Matthews Holiness Church Taylor Street Traveling Echos W. M. Davis Winston- Salem Christian Mission Mangum Avenue Prayer Band of Rev W. M. Mimics St. Matthews Holiness Meredith Street

Weather Outline for North Carolina and Nearby Regions

The forecast covers frost and cold tonight with warming into Saturday. Extended outlook through March 16 shows near normal temperatures across North and South Carolina and Georgia, with warmer weekend days and a move toward cooler conditions Monday. Rainfall is expected as showers Sunday night or Monday plus moderate rainfall elsewhere.

North Carolina Charlotte Mar Official Weather Bureau Georgia North South Carolina South Carolina

Local Youth In Recital Sunday In Greensboro

Robert Hopkins son of Rev and Mrs Julian S Hopkins will perform in a joint piano recital with Miss Betty Hendricks at Odell Memorial Auditorium Greensboro College Sunday at 4 pm. They study under Gustav Nelson and are assisted by Greensboro College Little Singers. Hopkins, a Greensboro high school senior, has trained with Nelson Hoff man and Dan Smith and appeared as soloist with the Senior High School Orchestra and band and on radio.

Robert Hopkins Julian S. Hopkins Odell Memorial Auditorium Greensboro College Hopkins Betty Hendricks Greensboro Gustav Nelson Greensboro College Little Singers Bach God Bach-Henderson Beethoven Debussy Miss Hendricks Gershwin Gustav A. Nelson School of Music Mark Hoffman University of Mississippi Dan Smith This City

Gospel Singers Bring Two Choirs to Bethel Holiness

The Gate City vocalists perform Sunday at 3 m. The Royal Kings of Charlotte sing later at 6 p. m. at Bethel Holiness Church in town.

The Gate City Vocaliers Bethel Holiness Royal Kings of Charlotte

Card of Thanks to Friends for Kindness During Illness and Death

Card of thanks from the Johnson family expressing gratitude for kindness cards and floral tributes during the illness and death of their son husband and brother. This notice is followed by a public notice in Guilford County North Carolina about a breach of contract case in High Point Municipal Court with a required appearance by George W Lancaster by April 6 1949.

The Johnson Family North Carolina Guilford County High Point Pearl M Young George W. Lancaster Susie Lee Lancaster M. W Noah Coeurt City of

Travel Experts Visit High Point For Spring Summer Plans

Two travel experts met with Mrs. Thelma Ryan manager of the local club to map travel plans for spring and summer. Miss Billie Johnson of the National Touring Bureau AAA and Miss Vivian Buice of the Carolina Motor Club discussed itineraries with staff. Johnson is an efficiency expert on domestic travel. In 1820 the United States population was 10 million.

American Automobile Association Carolina Motor Club High Point Thelma Ryan Billie Johnson National Touring Bureau Vivian Buice

Mrs. Ransom Dies Suddenly in Charlotte Home

Mrs R E Ransom a former High Point resident died suddenly at her Charlotte home from a heart attack. Funeral will be Saturday at 3 PM at Charlotte Lutheran Church with burial in the city cemetery. Surviving daughters are Mrs William Abernathy of Chapel Hill and Mrs Bright Baker Hall of Washington DC.

Rebecca Menard W. M. Menard 11Th St. N.W Washington, D. C Menard Benedict College South Carolina Washington R. E. Ranson High Point Charlotte Charlotte Lutheran Church City Ranson Travelers’ Aid

Former POW Donates for CARE Packages to Japan

Sally Manasse of Palm Springs Motel operator and former POW who endured 44 months in a Japanese prison camp after Bataan death march walked into Los Angeles CARE office and donated 100 dollars for CARE packages to Japan stating more gestures of international friendship are needed to aid world peace.

Los Angeles Sally Manasse Manasse Japan Palm Springs Bataan

Surgical Technique Presented To Jaycees By Hospital Staff

Junior Chamber of Commerce members heard a demonstration on surgical technique focusing on sterilization methods and preoperative preparation. Miss Ruby Motsinger explained precautions to prevent bacteria, noting instrument costs and $5 laundry per operation while stressing surgeon and staff cooperation. Dr. Charles Horton was inducted into the club.

Chamber of Commerce Ruby Motsinger Motsinger Charles Loflin Sylvia Cagle Charles Horton Howard Turner

Offer Snider Brings Brussels Delegation Honor

Edgar Snider winner of the man of the year award at Jaycees Bosses night was asked to be a delegate to the Junior Chamber of Commerce International conference in Brussels Belgium next month. National President Paul Bagwell extended the invitation and local president Bill Lee urged Snider to attend as a signal honor to the club.

Edgar Snider Jaycees Junior Chamber of Commerce Brussels Belgium Snider Paul Bagwell Junior Chamber U. S. Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Bill Lee Bagwell

Spencer Will Probate Filed for John B. Spencer Estate

The will of the late John B. Spencer of High Point died March 4 1949 has been offered for probate before Clerk of Superior Court Joseph P. Shore of Guilford County. The estate value is not yet determined and is left to members of his family and the family of his deceased wife.

John B. Spencer High Point Joseph P. Shore Superior Court Guilford County

Operetta At Jamestown Tonight A Musical Comedy Night

Jamestown high school Glee Club presents Meet Arizona a musical comedy with a dude ranch setting directed by Mrs J F Whitt at 7 30 pm Two notable roles include Arizona Tom the two gun Sheriff played by C B Newton and Aunt Lavina by Vivian Elkin Supporting cast includes Harry Hennis Jo Anne Hodgin Emily Thomas Bob Dixon Bill Carroll D C Phillips Jewel Jennings Peggy Phillips Conrad Wade Richard Owen and Bobby Saunders in this George Brown penned show.

Jamestown Arizona Jamestown High School J. F. Whitt George Brown Tom C. B. Newton Aunt Lavina Vivian Elkin Harry Hennis Jo Anne Hodgin Emily Thomas Bob Dixon Bill Carroll D. C. Phillips Jewel Jennings Peggy Phillips Conrad Wade Richard Owen Bobby Saunders

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