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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1946
Page
2
Dublin reports a rapid demobilization of Ireland's army after years of peak size. Once near 100,000, the regular force and 150,000 defense volunteers decrease as many ex-soldiers head north or seek British service. Peace-time strength set at about 12,500.
A light note observes the spose and the panda as notably playful creatures, highlighting their amusing behavior and amiable nature.
The civil service commission local secretary urges wartime stenographers and typists to apply for postwar probational exams to qualify for permanent status. Applications must reach the Fourth U S Civil Service regional office in Winston Salem by March 26 with details available at Winslow’s office or the regional Nis sen building, Winston Salem. Eligible workers may convert non status appointments to civil service appointments without grade or salary changes.
City Manager Roy Braden reported to council he formally applied to FPHA in Atlanta for 138 additional prefabricated houses, aiming to total 200. Technical issues delayed 62 units and FPHA now asks the city to provide water sewer and electrical connections, contrary to contract. Public Works Director Strickland was instructed to push for a better bargain and expedite shipments, while FPHA asked for 27 blueprint sets for planned locations.
Thomasville Lions club meeting featured Rev. Harold Simpson presenting a story and slides about a Methodist draftee’s army life from induction to separation. Charles Eanes and Curtis Fields arranged the program. May 3-4 set for spring horse show at Brookdale stables. John Carter motioned to split ten advertising teams for show program sales. Dr. David E. Plummer attended. Dr. J. C. Pennington presided.
The Exchange club met at the Sheraton with guest speaker John R. Hughes assistant solicitor of the 12th judicial district. He traced juvenile delinquency from birth, citing penitentiary records showing 785 inmates with no home training and church attendance among parents.
Washington reports Senator Hoey proposes an appropriation of 16500 in the senate to deepen the Pamlico sound channel from Pamlico to Avon North Carolina. The move aims to improve navigation and economic activity in the region.
Mostly cloudy skies with occasional light rain and little temperature change today and tonight. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and a slight warmup. Temperatures run a bit below normal with a cool midweek. Rainfall expected mainly on Saturday as a rise in temperatures and precipitation rates occur.
Albert Rice seven, struck while crossing North Main at Ray as James Holden twenty one Kernersville RT 2 drove south. He suffered ankle bruises and was treated at Boulevard hospital before discharge. PTA seeks crossing protection and traffic control for afternoon school dismissal.
The special atomic committee led by Senator McMahon reviews a draft domestic control bill and a report urging revisions to the espionage act to shield atomic secrets. McMahon notes undecided publication bans and broadcasts, while criticizing a supported military liaison board as potentially counterproductive to scientific control of atomic energy.
Raleigh March 19. Representative Robert L Dough ton of the ninth district and a 35 year veteran in congress will deliver the keynote address at the state Democratic convention in Raleigh on May 2, confirmed by Governor Cherry and William B Umstead of Durham state Democratic chairman.
A claim notes ants exhibit the most powerful jaw bite relative to body size among insects and animals. The statement compares jaw strength across species, highlighting ants as exceptional for their size.
Long term plans for a memorial park between Salem and Cemetery streets in northern Thomasville were approved by the Thomasville Unity Founda tors committee led by R D Tilson. The proposal includes a stadium outdoor theater swimming pool and picnic grounds with construction to begin in order of importance and a bond funded campaign to raise additional funds. A 60 bed addition to City Memorial hospital and a Negro park project were also discussed with fundraising planned and the foundation president N C English overseeing.
French politics shift as the left gains ground amid food concerns and a growing Communist vote. The Republican Party of Liberty forms as a conservative force opposing nationalization, drawing support from the MRP and prompting speculation about de Gaulle possibly returning before May elections.
Stocks generally extended their recoveries in a tepid market with limited bidding from leaders. Major movers listed include U S Steel Bethlehem Woolworth Deere Electric Power Light Santa Fe N Y Central American Tobacco B K O United Aircraft Anaconda American Smelting Philip Morris. Numerous pivots were unchanged while General Motors Chrysler American Telephone and Goodrich lagged.
HAL BOYLE notes rage against poverty and war crimes as a Cairo class debates justice amid riots and Israeli Palestine tensions. A student urges Arabs to build strength and ignore leaders while Egypt faces wasteful spending and calls for freedom. France sets national elections for June 2 with a May 5 constitutional deadline.
The meeting features union calls for job protections and overtime changes while Charles ONeill and Harry M Moses contest miners receive poor care. Edward Burke backs foremen unionization as Lewis presses for action to curb unsafe conditions and curb potential plant lockouts.
Dr. John W. Cunliffe, 81, author and editor, longtime Columbia University School of Journalism director emeritus, and associate since 1912, died last night in Ogunquit Maine. The item also notes an unrelated note on crowding onions to stunt bulb growth for food. A powerful rat poison capable of killing 300,000 rats per pound was reported.
Thomasville March 19 Special The funeral service for John W. Crawford 321 West Main Street who died at his home Saturday afternoon was conducted from Chapel Hill Methodist church in one county Monday at three o clock The service was led by Rev A T Tuttle A short home service was by Rev D A Oakley Crawford was a Trinity Street Methodist Church member Pallbearers included Roy Armsworthy C M Ledwell Sam Blackburn Eugene Ledwell Clete Smith and Dolan Ledwell Music by Ruth Eddinger Dayton Jones with Elvida Black at the piano Flowers carried by Economy Hosiery Mills employees Interment followed in the family plot in the church cemetery
Mrs Lucy Ira Welborn 67 died at home 712 Tate Street shortly before 2 30 Monday morning after three years of declining health. Born in Davie County Sept 22 1878 she moved to this city 35 years ago from Lexington. She was a member of the First Evangelical and Reformed church. Surviving are three daughters and five sons with two step daughters and four sisters and four brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from the First Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev Hoy L Fesperm an in charge. Interment Beulah church cemetery near Lexington. There are 45000 retail butcher shops and 25000 private airplanes in the United States.
Guilford County Superior Court High Point Division issues public notice of an action to enforce tax liens against real estate in High Point Township for 1942 and 1943. Defendants D B Anthony and wife must answer within 20 days from February 26 1946. case filed by plaintiff.
The W.SC. Circle of the First Baptist church will meet Wednesday at 112 Moselle Washington Street. W.SC. Circle of St. Mark Methodist closes program tonight at 8 p m with a hog killing. Deaconess group of Mt. Vernon Baptist met Sunday at 112 Eccles Street with president Mrs. Martha Cobb presiding and guest speaker W. M. Cunningham.
The Daniel Brooks Gospel Travellers perform tonight at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 8 p.m. and again Sunday at 3 p.m. at Congregational Church in Washington Terrace. The public is invited.
Mrs Maybelle Nixon thanks contributors who helped buy her ticket to the International YWCA convention in Atlantic City scheduled March 28.
The Professional Men's club will meet this evening with T. W. hosting at S. E. Burford's home on Kivett Drive. Members are urged to attend at 9 p.m.
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