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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1947
Page
3
In 1946 the United States saw coffee consumption near twenty pounds per person with costs around 1 a cepita, while transportation and fuel notes mention long wagon routes. There were about 214000 auto service stations nationwide in that year.
SALISBURY May 7 John S Mills of East Spencer a Negro fireman for the Southern railroad retired after more than 45 years duty He stoked engines for special trains carrying Presidents Theodore Roosevelt Taft and Wilson through North Carolina He worked on the Charlotte division for most of his career.
J. Frederick Richardson former Republican committee writer was named coordinator of information for the House by Speaker Martin. The $12 000 a year post created by a recent House resolution will entail preparing studies and reports for members.
Funeral services for Robert Gray Ferree 63 who died at his home in Asheboro will be held at 143 South Cox street with burial in Oakwood cemetery. A native of Vance county he lived much of his life in Randolph and worked 27 years at Bank of Randolph before retiring. He leaves Vera Randieman Ferree widow three sons Robert G Ferree Jr Randieman Ferree John Ferree a daughter Vera Ferree and three sisters Grace Fern Ferree Bernard James Worth A Hanlon and Fern Ferree.
The Oak Ridge Military Institute cadet corps will hold its annual Mother's Day parade on Sunday May 11 at 3 on the drill field. Mrs P W Grandjean mother of the battalion commander will review the parade and all mothers will be seated in the reviewing stand.
May 7 report from Thomasville notes the Sun day afternoon concert by the High Point High School A Capella choir conducted by Emile H. Serposs. The performance, held at the Woman's Club building, drew an audience and praised artistry and beauty of the numbers.
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