Civic Clubs Hear Cecil Demonstrate New Tricks
Civic Clubs A. Coke Cecil wowed members at Tuesday luncheon with new magic tricks promising to perform for the club this year and next. He explained plans to pinch hit for a fellow magician while gauging child reaction. Cecil was introduced by W. D. Cornelison as program chair. Two new members were presented, F. M. Lambert and Wilson Rogers. Charlie Risch's team won the at
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A. Coke Cecil
Civitans
Cecil
W. D. Cornelison
F. M. Lambert
Wilson Rogers
Charlie Risch
Illness Fatal To Mrs Betty Hite Rites Thursday
Mrs Betty Lee Hite wife of Sammy Hite died in Baptist hospital Winston Salem shortly after 5 PM Tuesday after a two year illness. She was wife active in Mount Vernon Methodist church and Trinity Grange born June 26 1904 in Virginia. Funeral at Mt Vernon church Thursday 2 PM with Rev Vernon Stanley and Rev Milton Harbin officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
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Betty Lee Hite
Sammy Hite
Baptist
Winston-Salem
Glenola
Mount Vernon
Virginia
H. C
Garnett Payne Shelton
Hite
Frances Hite
Trinity High School
Vestal Fulp
Trinity
W.A. McNeely
Danville
Loyd Adkins
South Boston
Morris
Henry Shelton
Charlotte
Lynn Shelton
Jim Shelton
H. C. Shelton
Mt. Vernon Church
Vernon Stanley
Milton Harbin
Glenora
Stanley Davis
Harvey Farlow
William Farlow
Gilbert English
Gid Bowman
Joe White
Church
Permits For Six Houses Issued Today
The High Point building inspector issued six new dwelling permits this morning, bringing March totals to 28. Recipients include W. T. Evans for a 1017 Bridges street home costing 3500, Harold Rickard for a Clara Cox apartments block house costing 3500, R. P. Clodfelter for a Kenilworth street home costing 2000, Ralph Wright for an Edgewood street home costing 4000, Mrs. W. E. Myers for a Hines street home costing 5000, and Thomas A. Grant for a East Lexington avenue home costing 6500.
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W. T. Evans
Alfred Street
Bridges Street
Harold Rickard
Clara Cox
Ragan Street
R. P. Clodfelter
Greer Street
Kenilworth Street
Ralph Wright
Edgewood Street
W. E. Myers
Hines Street
Thomas A. Grant
Rt. 3
High Point
East Lexington Avenue
Illinois mine disaster leaves town in shock
Rescue efforts followed an explosion at Centralia No. 5 coal mine near Wamac Illinois as 195 workers were feared dead. Nine were pulled alive while ambulances, doctors and nurses rushed from miles away to assist families gathered at the pit head amid the crowded scene.
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Specter
Ther. Pa
Illinois
Cherry Mine
Centralia Coal Company
Wamae
Centralia
Illinois Central
Deadlock discussed by union policy and bargaining chiefs
The article notes a committee led by Joseph A. Beirne and John J. Moran to explore settlements for ten national items. John L. Crull chairs the bargaining panel as talks with A T and T officials proceed in New York. Bernie says federal conciliators are active but have made no progress.
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Joseph A. Beirne
John J. Moran
John L. Crull
Gibson
New York
Bernie
Congress
Tramps Cost Albany More as Welfare Allowance Doubled
Governor Dewey approved a bill raising the state maintenance allowance for tramps in jails from 60 cents to 1 dollar per day, signaling higher welfare costs for the state.
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Albany
Dewey
Deaths of Rev Sam Stroup and James Culp in two cities
Rev Sam Bradley Stroup died after a long illness in Hickory at age about 77. He led the Church of the Ascension for 30 years after study at UNC and General Seminary and helped found Christ school. James Henry Culp, 63, a retired railroad engineer, died suddenly in Salisbury, with brother J V Culp of Charlotte as survivor.
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Sam Bradley Stroup
Hickory
Church of the Ascension Episcopal
Swannanoa
Arden
Christ School
University of North Carolina
General Seminary
New York
Hickory Rotary Club
James Henry Culp
Salisbury
Gold Hill
Culp
J. V. Culp
Charlotte
Funeral rites for Virginia Lee Ruth observed in Virginia
Funeral services for Virginia Lee Ruth nine died in Fordham hospital New York City last Thursday were held Tuesday at 2 pm at Gray's Chapel Methodist church. Rev J T Swinson officiated with church choir accompanying at the piano. Flowers were from friends pallbearers were Dave Coble Jr Billy Ellis Clarence Freeman Roy Lee Gooch burial followed at the church cemetery.
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Virginia Lee Ruth
Fordham Hospital
New York City
Gray’s Chapel Methodist Church
J. T. Swinson
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Mamie York
Dave Coble, Jr
Billy Ellis
Clarence Freeman
Roy Lee Gooch
Funeral service for George Antonakos held at St Marys Church
George Antonakos funeral Tuesday afternoon at St Marys Episcopal Church with Rev. George Thalassinos and Rev. Howard Hartzell officiating. A brief service preceded departure from Yow's Funeral Home. Pallbearers from local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts. Interment in Oakwood Memorial Park family plot.
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George Antonakos
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
George Thalassinos
Winston-Salem
Howard Hartzell
Yow’s Funeral Home
James Sommers
David le Roy
George Brown
Post Veterans of Foreign Wars
P. A. Warner
R. L. Freeman
Alec Drakulakos
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion Post
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Truman presses UN faith amid Greece Turkey aid clash
President Truman defended UN faith on its first anniversary and argued U S aid for Greece and Turkey does not abandon the United Nations. Senate hearings shifted from cabinet endorsements to witnesses including Fiorello LaGuardia and Charles Bolte as critics say military aspects should be pared for loans and rehabilitation.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York
Charles G. Bolte
American Veteran Committee
Council of American-Soviet Friendship
Truman
United Nations
Greece
Turkey
Trygve
United States
Socialist Party
Senate Committee
Palestine martial law seen failing to curb terrorism
An informant reports that despite nearly 100 arrests, violence persisted under martial law in the Holy Land. Officials Lt. Gen. Sir Alan Cunningham and Lt. Gen. H. A. McMillan arrived to seek government action. Some moderate Jewish elements showed willingness to cooperate with authorities amid ongoing security concerns.
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Holy Land
Alan Cunningham
Palestine High Commissioner
H. A. McMillan
Palestine
London
Kingham and MacMillan
Civil actions filed in municipal court today
W. S. Stone seeks 1000 dollars from Wayland H. Linthicum trading as W E Linthicum and Son for 500 dollar auto damage and 500 dollar personal injury due to a mixer collision. Herman Bryant and Levin Martin for Carolina Electric sue C Fitzgerald for 288.79 for unpaid wiring work. Ada Ragan Mixon files for divorce from Ernest Clark Mixon over alleged adultery. Hazel S. Upton seeks divorce from Clyde M. Upton after two years separation.
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W. S. Stone
Wayland H. Linthicum
W. E. Linthicum and Son
Stone
Linthicum
Herman Bryant
Levin Martin
News of Colored People News and Events
Community notices include March edition edits by Theodore Walker and deadlines. Local auxiliaries meet at Johnson home and St Mark Usher board gathers. YMCA plans double header and membership drive, Pilgrim Congregational hosts clergy and missionary events, Temple Missionaries meet, and Mt Vernon club and YPO/YPD hold gatherings with box supper.
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Theodore Walker
Walker
James Johnson
Fairview St
H. T. Starr
ST. Mark Ushers
St. Mark Methodist
Y. M
Pilgrim Congregational
J. T. Stanley
Congregational Christian Churches of the
Missionary Circle
Temple Memorial Baptist Church
Mattie Watts
Gurle St
Ila Stewart
John McLean
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Arlene Lemons
E. Washington St
Lucile Gladden
Beamon St
Lacy
Elbert
YPO
PYC
Ola Foster
Daniel Brooks
Ine Cerver
Leonard St
Bidault Meets Stalin Boosts Hope for Austria Treaty
Foreign Minister George Bidault's visit to Stalin signals possible Soviet concessions as a Austrian delegation led by Karl Gruber arrives to spur peace settlement. Marshall and Bevin await Molotov's reply defining German assets in Austria to break deadlock on the Austria treaty.
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George Bidault
Stalin
Karl Gruber
George C. Marshall
Bevin
Molotov
Austria
Solons Back Busy Day As Night Sessions Consider Wine Beer Rules
Solons pressed a heavy agenda with plans for night sessions to clear the calendar. The house aimed to vote on bills prohibiting wine sales in 17 counties and regulating beer in 23 counties while also approving a 000 permanent improvements bill for state agencies and institutions. During a two hour and a half session they adjourned for a late meal after dispatching local bills and public proposals.
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Ballentine
House
Ok” Pone
Solons
Lie Asserts UN Bedrock Is Readiness to Enforce Principles
Lie, addressing Soviet threats and Greek Turkish aid, urges UN members to live up to solemn UN principles. He notes Palestine and Pacific Islands issues may return to the UN, with the council considering a US trusteeship proposal for Pacific Islands and eight trust territories under review.
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Lie
Truman
Greece
Turkey
Congress
United Nations
Palestine
Council
General Assembly
League of Nations
Nauru
Africa
Pacific Islands
Japan
Security Council
United States
Market Hesitation After Small Rally Amid Gains
New York stocks edged up cautiously with notable gains for Bethlehem Steel Chrysler General Motors American Telephone and others. Pullman rose on word of plans to buy and retire stock while earnings boosts lifted Schenley and Gillette Safety Razor. cotton futures opened lower then higher with mixed price levels.
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New York
Mar
North Amer
Vultee
Nor Pac
Otis Elev Alaska
Alleghany
Packard
al Chem & Dye
Curt Wright
Allis
Elec Auto
Atl Ref
Goodrich
Atlas
Ches & O
Nash
Kelv
United Drug
Chrysler Natiseult
United Pruit
Coca Cola
Colum G & E
U S Rubber
U S Smelt & Ref
Comwith & Son
Nat Pow & Lt
Caro Chem
Bethlehem
U. S. Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
American Telephone
Baltimore & Ohio
Southern Railway
Electric Power & Light
Kenecott
American Smelting
Air Reduction
Dow Chemical
Fajardo Sugar
Pullman
Schenley
Gillette Safety Razor
Santa Fe
Allied Chemical
International Harvester
Union Carbide
Notice of Escheat and Estate Claims in Guilford County and High Point
Public notices announce escheat funds to UNC system for scholarships plus libations. Administrator A A Allred seeks claims against the estate of N E Allred by March 19 1948. Also, a Guilford County special proceeding schedules sale of the High Point bus station property on April 2 1947 with bids opening at 1 30 PM.
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Court House
University of North Carolina
University
N. E. Allred
Guilford County
North Carolina
Centennial Avenue
High Point
A. A. Allred
N. EB
Alfred Roberson
Haworth and Reese
Superior Court of
Fannie L. Picket
Frances P. Mellichamp
High Point Township
J. H. Walker, Jr
H. D. Sears
SSS Tonic Promises Vitality From Stronger Blood
An advertisement claims SSS Tonic boosts blood strength to combat aging and low energy. It asserts benefits like increased appetite, weight gain, better mood, and improved skin color, attributing effects to elevated red-blood cell activity and gastric-juice support.
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Bes Dragons
Tonie
Community Singing At Staley Sunday
A community singing event at Staley school auditorium on April 6 begins at 2 PM with duets trios quartets choir and congregational singing of familiar hymns. R P Smith leads the program and will be in charge.
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Liberty
Staley
R. P. Smith
Syntha Soap Powder Arrives in High Point Stores
Syntha Soap Powder, a pre war research marvel, is now in High Point retailers. The powder cleans deeply, softens hard water, removes odors, and is germicidal and fabric safe. It suits dishes to laundry and even polishes silver, with a coconut oil base and money back guarantee. Sold by multiple local grocers and markets.
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High Point
Bendix
Younts Grocery
North Main
Emerywood Food Market
Ingram’s Pharmacy
Big Bear
Horn‘s
Ennis St
M. Food
Lindsay
Malpass
Davis Street
Penny- Proffit
Washington St
Kivett Drive
Vancannon'’s
Green St
Fulton's
Archdale Road
A and P
South Main
Phoenix
Phoenix St
Anderson's
Kivett Dr
Sumner Food
Magnum St
Main Drug
North Main Street
Walgreen Drug
South Main Street
Koonts-McGhee
Main Street
North Side
Winston-Salem Road
G. W. Campbell
Kalee Products, Inc
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Paramount
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Robert Burton
Janie
Betty Hite
Acadia Lodge
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Joe H. Smith
J. D. McCrery
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St.Joseph
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North Main'st. Rd
Eeet
State Theatre
Thomasville
the Great
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Barbara Britton
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Willis
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Cardus
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