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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1945
Page
10
OPA issues an order regulating costs and selling prices for upholstered furniture covers. Retailers may include full fabric cost in markups when bought from manufacturers, but only half when covers come from other sources, potentially reducing production and curbing prices. Manufacturers warn of enduring postwar trends as retailers buy fabrics directly from mills.
Cautionary guidance emphasizes using stuffed nose products in both nostrils as directed. Clear instructions warn against overuse and advise following label directions.
Archdale Methodist church to hold daily Pre Easter services from Monday March 2 to Friday night with 7 30 pm worship led by Rev William B Penny The sermons cover the seven words from the cross with themes from Luke John and Matthew A Holy Communion will be offered after Friday’s sermon Membership for Easter Sunday and a Communicants class are announced for Wednesday to Friday 5 30 to 6 pm at the church.
Mrs Mary Hayworth Ward 67 widow of Charles R Ward died at 5:45 this morning in the home of her sister Mrs Geo A Kersey 800 South Main Street after a three year illness She was born January 27 1878 daughter of Cyrus B and Frances Coe Hayworth married August 1901 to Charles R Ward who died December 11 1935 Surviving are a sister a niece and a nephew Funeral arrangements pending services will be from Archdale Methodist Church with interment in Springfield Cemetery
The Demobilized Records Branch of the War Department mobilized to 150 percent of its $1,350 quota, raising $2,005.91 for the 1945 Red Cross War Fund. George W. Jones reported the final tally from the building captain, under Public Employees' Division guidance led by Mayor Arnold J. Koonce.
A missing orange and green china flower pot from a mother's grave in Oakwood cemetery prompted a reward offer from the owner at 908 Barbee street. The artifact held sentimental value and its return is urged amid a grave-related theft claim.
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Emma Beckwith Olive 90 mother of Superior Court Judge Hubert E Olive of Lexington She died yesterday in a Charlotte hospital The services took place in Lexington and were reported by the Associated Press In Thomasville John H Yoke ley of Davidson county died Friday night at his daughter Mrs Luther Pierce 113 Moore Street The funeral was at Fairview Methodist church with music by the church choir and a quartet The service included traditional hymns and was followed by interment in the church cemetery Pallbearers and floral arrangements were noted and the event honored by many relatives and friends.
William S Creed of Thomasville Rt 2 died Saturday afternoon. He is survived by wife Laura Hill, son J L Creed, half brother W S McKinney and half sister Ada Cain, plus four grandchildren. Interment in Creed family cemetery near Pilot Mountain.
Funeral services for Daniel Rich 19 die in High Point hospital from injuries in a March 21 motorcycle crash will be held Tuesday at South Plainfield church Randolph county at 4 30 p m. The body was moved to the family home today at 10 a m. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs W B Rich of Back Creek three brothers Norman U S Navy Bainbridge Md Paul U S Navy New York city Jim at home and three sisters Mrs Ina Newman Sophia Annie and Lucille at home.
Private First Class William S. Griffith of Company M 333rd Infantry earned the Bronze Star Medal. His mother Mrs Brion S. Griffith lives at 1207 Hardover Street High Point North Carolina.
Postmaster S C Clark chairs the spring clean-up drive and aims to surpass the 15 year old record. He cites mobilization of High Point residents, including colored sections, to beautify yards and streets and reduce disease through cleanliness.
A Sunday report lists numerous arrests for minor offenses. Individuals named include Willie Moore Mack 32 Connie Melton 48 William Strickland 40 Odell Atwood 26 Katherine Son 26 Dallas D Durham 32 Lee Roy Taylor 29 Bowers 40 Lola Hilliard 34 and Lillian Peat 24. Bond amounts and charges vary from assault and affray to reckless driving and prohibition violations.
Mrs Carrie Ann Lewis 67 died Thursday in Portsmouth Virginia. Funeral service conducted Saturday at Cromartie Funeral Home with burial at Maxwell Cemetery Samson County. She belonged to Wesleyan Methodist Church High Point. Survived by three sons Perry Lemton and Earl Lewis three daughters, a brother and a half brother.
High Point civic and social agencies and interested residents are invited to a public meeting Monday April 9 at 8 p m in the county building court room to discuss forming a city wide social planning body. The steering committee includes Mrs C T Ingram Jr Roy S Braden C F Carroll Horace S Haworth Noble T Praigg Dr O B Bonner Rev Wilson O Weldon and others.
Quick acting BC head ache powders provide relief for neuralgia and headaches. Use only as directed and consult a physician if pains persist. The ad notes a 25 cent price for the product and mentions muscular and functional pains.
Memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 11 oclock for S Sgt William Gatewood Shipman who was killed in Belgium January 3. Pastor Wilbur Hutchins of First Baptist will deliver the memorial address. Family requests no flowers.
A brief comparison notes Roman Empire life expectancy around 23 years, rising to about 40 years by 1850 and 47 years by 1900, reflecting shifting mortality and medical advances.
Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No meets at Sucotee Night urging all visiting Sovereigns to attend. members invited to a cordial gathering and program.
Mrs Isabelle Kennedy Shepherd aged 81 died at her home 929 Webb avenue Burlington after a two week illness. She was born in Davidson county daughter of the late Martin and Elvira Cecil Kennedy and lived in Burlington 58 years. Survived by one foster daughter Grady C Workman of Burlington six foster grandchildren and cousins Mrs R L Cecil and Charlie H Cecil of High Point. Funeral at First Reformed church Burlington Wednesday March 28 at 2 30 with burial Pine Hill cemetery led by Rev George B Dillinger.
About 9 million Americans are over 65. U S coffee consumption in 1944, including armed forces, averaged 18 pounds per person.
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