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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1946
Page
7
A Thomasville Woman's Club gala hosted by the junior chamber commerce featured a Hollywood theme. Prizes went to Mrs. Alvah Boyles for silliest hat and Mrs. Bill Crews for cutest, with orchids from Tom Brenneman in Hollywood and other awards to several attendees.
Hats won top honors at the JayCees dinner in Thomasville as Mrs. Alvah Boyles received roses for silliest hat, Mrs. Bill Crews won tights for cutest, and Mrs. Bill Nance took chocolates for most original. Hal Harrison presented an orchid to Mrs. R. S. Green, the 77 year old oldest guest at the event.
Eight local men left for Fort Bragg induction this morning. From draft board four: John Parker Laughlin, Robert Randall Sexton, James Franklin Hunsucker, Roy Campbell, Donald Lee Haynes. From board five: Robert Milton Ferree Jr., Roy Hampton Watts Jr., Gerald Lee Winfrey.
An independent World War II veterans group will form in Goldsboro at a March 27 meeting following a preliminary session with 100 veterans. Bushnell Andrews was named temporary chairman and noted the plan arose from shared interests of postwar veterans.
Raleigh March 19 The state OPA announced it will pursue criminal and civil actions against recalcitrant price ceiling violators as it processes numerous willful cases in several commodities. The statement followed publication of recent price panel settlements in the state.
Rice stocks in many Tokyo districts fell to one day’s allotment as agricultural leaders gathered in Tokyo and the cabinet debated the worsening food shortage authorities reported today.
The Guilford County Superior Court actions to enforce tax liens on real estate listed under J William Shore Estate in High Point Township for 1942 and 1948 record against Oscar S Ring Myrtle G Ring Charles D Ring and Margaret Ring. Defendants must answer or demur within twenty days from March 26 1946. The notice is dated February 23 1946 and signed by Clerk J P Shore.
A pattern for teenage sizes 10 to 16 is offered as Pattern 4832. The ad notes a size 12 frock requires 25 8 yards of 35 inch fabric and asks twenty cents, with the pattern from Enterprise Pattern Dept New York. It also advertises Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book with a free hat and gilet directions included.
The Men's Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed church will host a supper meeting Wednesday at 7 PM at the corner of South Main and Rus sell streets to honor all servicemen and former armed forces members now enrolled in city church school classes. Guests may share wartime experiences in the evening.
Maria Osmena daughter of President Sergio Osmena urged U S Congress to approve trade preferences and a 60 million loan to rebuild the Philippines economy after the war. She praised U S ties, noted Filipino sacrifices in Bataan, and stressed education and democratic values.
Durham citizens and the Duke community can view a physics library display on atomic power arranged by the physics department with Prof. W M Nelson as chairman. The collection is open weekdays 9 1 and 2 5 with Saturday hours 9 1, and a librarian is on duty.
The State Highway and Public Works Commission will meet in Raleigh tomorrow chaired by A. H. Graham to discuss a general program for resurfacing and stabilizing North Carolina country roads. The prison division sale of 702 acres at Edgecombe County Prison Camp is on the agenda with a low bid of 41000 by W. G. Clark Jr. of Tarboro under consideration.
The OPA filed a federal suit in Greensboro seeking $150000 against Irwin A Morgenstein Harriet Morgenstein and Frank A Wiley Jr doing business as Great Lakes Industries Inc of High Point alleging violations of maximum price regulations since April 1 1944. The agency seeks triple the overcharges.
Radio program grid lists shows across networks from 6 p.m. to 11:18 p.m. EST with serials, news, variety, dramas, comedies, and musical numbers. Notable items include Tom Mix serials, Captain Midnight, Jack Armstrong, Superman repeats, Earl bundling, and the Supper Club. Local time adjustments noted for CST and MST.
A family supper will be held tomorrow night at 6 15 in the parish house of St Marys Episcopal church. The event includes a penitential office and a sermon by Rev Howard Hartzell on petitions in the Lord's Prayer focusing on Hallowed Be Thy Name. Friday at 10 o clock a holy communion service with prayers and intercessions is planned in the church chapel.
Durham March 19 Dr Wiley Davis Forbus professor of pathology at Duke University and author of many articles in medical science was elected president of the American Association of Pathologists and Bacteriologists at the recent annual meeting in Chicago. He has been active in the association seven years, serving as vice president and council member and will lead the organization for the coming year. He also received a War Department Surgeon General certificate of appreciation for patriotic service in a trusted position.
The Lutheran Brotherhood will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at 6 30 PM in the church basement. The Ladies' Aid will serve supper and about 75 are expected to attend. Members invite visitors to attend.
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