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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1949
Page
2
Liam C. Miller post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sets October 29 as the town celebration date for Every Day. Rear commander Bob Laughlin says the post will sponsor the event again this year, with plans not yet finalized.
THOMASVILLE March 28 At a special meeting of the Veterans Foreign Wars post here tomorrow night in the VFW hall the post will present certificates of appreciation to six local businesses They are the Commercial Cargo company radio station WTNC Thomasville Tribune The News men and the Green and Walker funeral homes Mayor N C English is expected to be a guest at the meeting Good ground work by a dog solves his getting to the most one with the least waste of time in effort plus good bird sense Sports Afield.
A round of viewpoints on obstructionists in the general assembly contrasts Governor Scott’s push for full program alignment with critics of inflationary spending and school funding. The piece uses fables and satire to urge perspective and compromise, noting honorary Tar Heels event plans and cautious reception to Frank Graham’s senate appointment.
Pfc. William H. Turnage of High Point North Carolina serves in Germany with the AACS at a busy airlift terminal. His unit provides navigational aids and ground to air communications for United States air forces around the world.
The Senate approved Truman's interior nominations 10-1 and 50-11 amid a miners stoppage. Lewis criticized Boyd's appointment and issued an executive communication stating the memorial period ends Monday March 28 and production may resume with all members available for work.
The city recreation department plans a new kite contest for elementary students after rain canceled the event last Saturday and again today. Evelyn McNeely said the contest would be held at Colored Park and Junior High School at nine o clock this Saturday if the weather cooperates.
The March 27 service lessons focus on Truth and virtue. Golden Text echoes Philippians 4 8 as guiding thoughts. Biblical citations include Jeremiah 51 10 to 15 and Eddy’s All the real is eternal on page 383.
J P Bryant 33 of 317 S Hamilton St was turned over to Conway South Carolina police this morning. He was jailed here Saturday and is an escapee from Cree County Prison Camp where he served seven years for assault and attempted rape. Bryant was sentenced in Conway 1945.
John B. Sell of 34 Brentwood apartments was booked by High Point police on drunkenness liquor law violations indecent exposure and resisting an officer. He posted bonds totaling 350 and was released for municipal court hearing.
The 58 year old lawyer and former assistant secretary of war takes oath as defense secretary with Chief Justice Vinson presiding. Pentagon plans a formal leaving ceremony for James Forrestal, respected but outspoken rivalries linger among military branches.
Reports from 15 disaster workers indicate at least 300 homes wrecked or damaged in the storm area. The agency earmarks 100000 for relief and meteorologist A. C. Gibson of the U S weather bureau Atlanta expects the storm belt to improve with good weather through tomorrow.
Lt Col Franklin E Carpenter of High Point Route 4 is among 57 reserve officers named auxiliary recruiters by the Columbian recruiting district. The Army plans use Officers Reserve Corps for enlistments in the Army and Air Forces and rewards include retirement credits. Headquarters said more reservists are needed and urged officers to contact their OR Division or a recruiting station for details.
State Department officials said eight countries Britain Canada France Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg Norway and Denmark have officially notified they want to join the alliance. Iceland is expected to accept soon after parliament weighs the move. The report notes ticks may transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever in spring and summer.
Thomasville reporters report that 10 local World War veterans have forwarded hotel plans to the Thomasville chamber of commerce hotel committee. Bob Laughlin, VFW retiring commander, said the group aimed to generate interest and that a supporting survey has not yet been made but information was provided to the charity.
Douglas Bray, drive chairman, reports ongoing solicitation for American Red Cross funds. Officials say the drive has collected about $1,300 so far, with a local goal of $4,000 to raise.
Egyptian cats dating to about 3000 B C were kept to protect grain stores from rodents, Britannica reports. The practice reflects early domestication of felines for pest control and storage protection.
Mostly cloudy and cooler with light rain possible today and east portion tonight. Tuesday mainly partly cloudy and warmer. Sunrise 6 11, sunset 6 39. Calendar date Tuesday March 20, 1948.
The record notes ski use dating from 3000 to 2000 B.C. attributed to an early Swedish culture, highlighting the sport’s antiquity and regional roots in northern Europe.
Thomasville report says John Barnes 24 of High Point was jailed Saturday night on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on highway 29 70 and released after posting a 300 bond pending trial today.
School Superintendent G Arnold departed Saturday night to attend a four day regional conference of the American Association of School Administrators in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He is expected to return Thursday morning.
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