Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,271,698 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1947

Page

3

Boston Expert Dr. Marsh to Speak at Davidson Commencement

Dr. Daniel L. Marsh president of Boston University will deliver the commencement address at Davidson on Monday June 2 at 10 30 a m Approximately 75 seniors will receive diplomas An honorary degree will be awarded Marsh is a Northwestern and Boston University graduate and has studied at several universities He holds fellowships and memberships in major scholarly societies and has authored multiple books and poems

Davidson Daniel L. Marsh Boston University Marsh Northwestern University University of Chicago University of Pittsburgh University of Geneva Switzerland Oxford University England Europe American Academy of Arts and Sciences American Geographical Society American Academy of Political and Social Science Phi Beta Kappa America

Meat grading notes U.S. Good lean and fat differences

The description explains U S Good beef has slightly thinner fat cover than Choice and may show a yellowish tinge. The lean is moderate, smooth and velvety, light to red with some marbling.

U.S

Swollen Balloon Man Finds Relief with Inner-Aid

A well known man reports relief from bloating gas and constipation after using Inner-Aid. He says meals no longer cause discomfort and bowels have become regular for the first time in years. The product contains twelve herbs and is sold at drug stores.

Unclaimed Freight Sale At Southern Railway Depot High Point

Public auction on May 6, 1947 at the Southern Railway Freight Depot High Point North Carolina for unclaimed or refused shipments. Items include chairs magazine racks cases fire clay glass frames furniture and other assorted goods from multiple High Point firms.

Southern Railway High Point N. C Mechanicsvillege & Furn. Co W. A. Goldsmith Furn. Co W. S McGary Haywoodles Co Hendul Furniture Co Vaughan Furniture Co. Co High Point Seating Co Tradia Furniture Co Guilford Furn. Co Brower Chair Co Security Randleman Chair Co H. H. Goods W. R. Jones High Ant Seating Co

French Leader Drops 5 Reds From Regime

Paris May 5 Premier Paul Ramadier removed five communist ministers from his cabinet after a 360 to 186 confidence vote on wage freezing policies. Maurice Thorez Francois Billoux Charles Tillon and Ambroise Croizat were ousted. Georges Marrane health minister was to resign. Incumbents from socialist MRP and radical socialist groups filled the posts.

Paris Paul Ramadier Communist Party Maurice Thorez Francois Billoux National Defense Charles Tillon Ambroise Croizat Georges Marrane MRP

Hatters tale of a London hat owner’s dwindling supply

William Walker, SF lighting executive, recalls buying 25 London hats 42 years ago for six dollars. He has worn them all and now has only the last topper left.

San Francisco Willian Walker Lighting Company London U. S

SSS Tonic Promises New Energy and Blood Strength

The ad claims SSS Tonic can rebuild low blood strength from non-organic nutritional anemia and boost digestion. It asserts vigorous blood improves appetite, sleep, health, and skin, urging readers to buy at their drug store and enjoy fuller energy.

SSS Tonic

Scouts Conclude First Council Camporee in Four Years

The Uwharrie council Boy Scouts of America held its first council-wide camporee in four years with over 300 scouts from 22 troops. Troop 61 of Calvary Lutheran Spencer led with 1466 points earning an A emblem, while Troop 7 of St Marys Episcopal High Point topped the district with 1389 points and a B rating.

Uwharrie Council Boy Scouts of America N. C. English Thomasville Calvary Lutheran Church of Spencer St. Marys Episcopal Church

Four Tar Heels To Attend Meet

Four North Carolina 4H club delegates will attend the 17th national 4H club camp at Arlington Farms Virginia starting June 11. They were selected for achievement leadership and community service and will join delegates from 47 states Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico for a week of activities.

College Station Raleigh Arlington Farms North Carolina Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico W. L. Wilson

Barker Announces For Governor

Oscar G. Barker, longtime Durham County representative, enters the 1948 Democratic gubernatorial race. He cites his 1947 General Assembly leadership for higher salaries for teachers and state workers and pledges further expansion of North Carolina's medical care program. Barker is a Duke Law School graduate, lifelong Durham resident, Baptist, and Shriner.

Durham Oscar G. Barker Durham County General Assembly North Carolina Barker Parker Duke Law School

UNC Finals Program Is Announced

CHAPEL HILL May 5 Plans for the 153rd annual commencement of the University of North Carolina have been announced by Chancellor Robert B House. The dates are June 7 8 9 a Saturday Sunday Monday sequence of days. A graduating class of approximately 1000 including baccalaureate professional and graduate degree winners will receive diplomas in Kenan Stadium at twilight on June 9. Governor R Gress ed will award diplomas and President Frank P Graham will give the Universitys farewell message to the seniors. Dr Paul Lehman of Princeton University School of Theology will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Memorial Hall June 8. Sunday evening the Chapel Hill Choral Club directed by Prof Paul Young will present Faures Requiem in cooperation with the University Symphony Orchestra. Fourteen alumni classes and the Old Students Club are scheduled to hold reunions.

Paul Lehman Princeton University School of Theology Memorial Hall Chapel Hill Choral Club Paul Young Faure University Symphony Orchestra Old Students Club

Fatalities On Highway Decrease

Raleigh reports March traffic deaths at 65 with 517 injuries, down 21 percent from March last year. January to March deaths fell 18 percent vs 1946, with 495 rural and 16 urban deaths to date.

Raleigh Motor Vehicle Department

Guilford County Realty Transfers in High Point and Jamestown Townships

Transfers show H M Armentrout to Paul Davis. John A Reeves to Thomas Dew. Edna Hunsucker to John Stephens. Alice R Thomas to David Evans. Arthur Beeson to Edna Hunsucker. W F Smith to Lucas Kennedy. American National Red Cross to J G Groome in High Point. In Jamestown Township W F Smith to Alex Kennedy. to J C In gram and Willie F Smith. to Willie F Smith. eight lots and tracts in Smith property.

High Point Township H. M. Armentrout Paul Davis FE. A Paul Lucas Kennedy Smith J. G. Groome American National Red Cross Thurston Street Jamestown Township W. F. Smith Alex Kennedy J. C. Ingram Willie F. Smith Smith Poperty J. C. Ing

Conference Held At Local College In Greensboro District

The Greensboro district Western North Carolina Methodist conference met at High Point college with Dr. W. A. Lambeth presiding. Ministers lay delegates and visitors filled the auditorium for reports on Guilford Rockingham Randolph counties and local Methodist institutions. Speakers included Edwin L. Jones Gobble and Dr. Rowe. The pastors school will be at Duke University in June.

Greensboro Western North Carolina Methodist W. A. Lambeth High Point College Guilford Rockingham Randolph Elkin Memorial Hospital Charlotte Duke University

Freezing Sandwich Fillings For Quick Lunches

Freezing sandwiches saves time labor and expense. Fillings suitable for freezing include cheddar or cream cheese sliced or ground meat poultry fish and cooked egg yolk. Frozen sandwiches packed before school thaw nicely by noon.

Poultry Farm Jackpot From $300 Investment

In Indiana a $300 stake by Hobart and Russell Creighton grew into a 1600 acre poultry empire with 60 000 laying pullets and hens across 16 farms. The business paid each brother $20,000 last year and grossed over 500 000 in 1946. The operation employs 55 people and yields up to 240 eggs per hen. Russell advises diligent study and talking to experienced poultrymen before starting.

Warsaw Ind INS Creighton Brothers Hobart and Russell State Line Creightons

Two Die in Plane Crash Near Waxhaw

In Monroe on May 5 J Ray Shute ITI 21 and Gerald A Simpson 22 both of Monroe were killed when their PT 26 trainer crashed near Waxhaw. Shute died instantly and Simpson died days later in Charlotte Memorial Hospital from a brain injury per Dr J H Neese.

Monroe J. Ray Shute ITI Gerald A. Simpson Waxhaw Shute Simpson Charlotte Memorial Hospital J. H. Neese

Fire hazards on farms should be removed now

Prof. David S. Weaver warns farmers to inspect farm premises for fire and accident hazards. He says the easiest way to fight a fire is to stop it from starting by knowing causes and removing hazards. Three of four farmers risk lives and property by permitting unnecessary fire hazards such as matches carelessness gasoline kerosene electrical misuse unsafe stoves defective chimneys and poor lighting protection.

High Point Talent on Parade on WMFR Tuesday Night

The High Point Community Radio council presents a 15 minute program titled High Point Talent on Parade from 8 15 to 8 30 Tuesday night on Station WMFR. The duo piano team of Mrs Sidney Gayle and Miss Dorothy Lewis will perform. Mrs Gayle is a noted pianist and has trained many pupils including 14 year old Miss Lewis who recently won a North Carolina State Federation contest earning a six week Juilliard scholarship. Miss Lewis has been invited to perform with the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra as solo pianist.

High Point Community Radio Council High Point WMFR Sidney Gayle Dorothy Lewis Gayle Miss Lewis North Carolina Lewis North Carolina Symphony Orchestra

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boston Southern Railway Co Boots Fellows Iola Harven Kher Sticks DAV Edge UNC Guilford County Realty Pio Lone Ranger Pete Skinner Tonto Radio Council Drobe North Main Street Sears
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication