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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1947
Page
20
A poultry theft probe in a small town uncovers a string of mishaps. A farmer hiding in his coop fires at a bird dog slipping in from rain, killing 16 prize pullets by mistake. Desk sergeants juggle calls and jailer duties amid ongoing investigations.
A massive gold nugget named the Welcome Stranger was found in a shallow rut made by a cart. It weighed 15744 pounds and was described in the Encyclopaedia Britannica as the largest nugget on record.
A Thomasville jaycee group toured in multiple light aircraft returning after a two and a half hour trip. Pilots included Thomas Allen, Henry Kennedy, Horace Deaton, and others with Ed Lewis preparing a new aviation magazine Southern Wings.
Miss Mary Grace Schmink the singing evangelist and children's worker will assist in the revival at the Church of Christ on North Hamilton and East State streets. She will meet children at 3 30 PM and lead the song service nightly. Pastor W FE McGilvrey will deliver Christ centered messages nightly as part of the Twelve Weeks With Christ crusade with topics for next week Christ the Creator Christ the Word Christ the Prophet Christ the Priest Christ the King.
George A. Johnson aged 45 admitted collecting unemployment benefits last year while working part time. He owes the Unemployment Commission $125 and the court suspended sentence after he promised to repay the amount from this year’s unemployment benefits.
Syntha Soap Powder a pre war research marvel is now in High Point stores in one and two pound waterproof bags. It cleans dishes laundry tubs and fabrics with a germicidal deodorant claim and no rubbing. Multiple named local stores and grocers are listed as retailers.
Alexandria Egypt 1882 to postwar evacuation context. The article itemizes numerous local businesses and firms including insurance agencies, hardware stores, pharmacies, theaters, cafes, and service stations surrounding the wartime evacuation aftermath. It highlights the breadth of commerce affected by the dislocation and the community’s resilience.
VFW committees review riders by rule. ticket prices run ten dollars for riding events and fifteen for roping or bulldogging. Scottie the educated Brahma will perform a jumping act atop a full sized car. About 200 head of Veach stock arrive by April 25 for four days at Highland park with public exhibits until the rodeo opens. Ten percent of proceeds go to the North Carolina Good Health association. traffic and parking will be managed by about 50 VFW volunteers.
An expert, described as an Eskimo, builds a snow house using a pure-bred Guernsey cattle regis method. The unusual combination highlights skill in winter construction techniques in the United States.
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