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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
6
Investments in utilities stock have broadened ownership beyond city investors to rural residents. While many seek reliable service, they also protect stock investments. The rural urban divide fades as common interests in road funding school allocations and utility extensions rise. Governor Scott favors farm connected personnel in appointments, sparking concern over rural bias.
The piece notes large industrial areas attract workers living outside towns, creating marginal populations in Asheboro and other counties. It argues rural areas may face representation disputes and cites 1949 legislative efforts aiding rural NC, reflecting ongoing urban rural dynamics.
The undersigned Administratrix Matrie Brown qualified April 14, 1949 invites all creditors to file claims by April 15, 1950 or they are barred. Debts to the estate should be settled promptly. Notice dated April 14, 1949 listing address 108 Howell Street High Point NC and attorneys Roberson Haworth Reese.
Admits administrators and executors announce claims deadlines for Maggie Howard Stanfield and John W. Brown estates. Sue Stanfield and Browns' executors require verified claims by specified dates or risk recovery denial. Notices dated April 8 1949 and April 22 1949 in Guilford County North Carolina. Court attorney T. W. Albertson.
The undessigned administrator of Myrtle Bundy Mendenhall's estate in Guilford County North Carolina invites all claimants to present claims by April 5 1950 or be barred from recovery. Debtors are urged to pay promptly. Dated March 31 1949 IRAT ADAMS Administrator Haworth and Mattocks Attys.
Having qualified as Executors of the Estate of Lou Greer, deceased, in Guilford County North Carolina, notice is given to all persons with claims to exhibit them to Executors Dewey Greer and Chester Greer in High Point NC on or before May 7 1950. Debts owed to the estate must be paid. Dated May 6 1949 Sprinkle Coffield Attorneys High Point NC.
The United States consults with allies on steps to compel Bulgaria Hungary and Romania to respect human rights pledges under peace treaties. Acheson cites persecution of religious leaders and Mindszenty case in Hungary as core charges.
An American private from Howard Beach New York fought Russian officers in Vienna leaving eight or twelve officers with sore jaws. Pfc Edward J Touhey 6 3 230 lbs was confined in a Vienna Army hospital after the incident. He reportedly drank but not enough to explain the clash. American MPs escorted him away after the hotel altercation in the Soviet occupied district. A crowd watched as the events unfolded.
Philippine foreign minister Claro M. Recto warns that the United States cannot save Europe and Asia simultaneously and has already made a clear choice. He states his skepticism about a Pacific Pact, noting diplomatic restraint in Washington.
Answers span sea lion taxonomy, rayon and newspapers sharing newsprint composition, and the term blocher. The Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott held citizen status did not include Negroes. Signers who became president: four. Included are 1833 Brahms, 1840 Tschaikovsky, 1902 Mt Pelee eruption, 1915 Lusitania, 1939 Axis pact, 1945 German surrender. The composer mentioned is Johannes Brahms. The baseball pitcher described is Lefty Grove.
A sports column hints at a pitcher nicknamed Lefty who joined the Boston Red Sox in 1934 and stayed through 1941. The piece notes multiple nicknames and credits Lilian Campbell as writer, framing a famous player with a dual name reference.
Happy Birthday to Archibald MacLeish the poet Anne Barter the actress Gary Cooper and Stewart Granger the actors. On Sunday May 8 we wish mothers everywhere a happy Mothers Day and greeting past and present figures including President Truman Thomas Bertram Costain Edmund Wilson and Jimmy Demarest join in.
On this Sabbath Day in May, a very determined child may be born whose obstinacy could affect next year. Radiant vibrations and peaceful love are noted, with a forecast of moderate success and a fondness for good things. The child’s will to obtain them through hard work stands out.
A concise definition tracks Acumen from Latin acuere to sharpen noting keen insight and sagacity. The term origin links to sharpening, illustrating mental sharpness and perceptive judgment.
A classical aphorism from Publius Vergilius Maro is quoted: every misfortune is to be judged by patience. The saying underscores steady endurance as a guiding virtue.
Yes a long-eared seal and a wooden version of both a shoe and a play on words. The Dred Scott Decision of 1857 is noted alongside George Washington and James Madison as part of the clues.
Korea presses for extensive United States aid to unify the peninsula by peaceful means. Ambassador Mucchio notes no mutual defense pact in the Jefferson era and no new pacts beyond the Atlantic treaty. Korea signals readiness to resist cross border aggression as plans to withdraw a token American troop contingent loom. The Good Health Association offers free services to counties raising funds for hospital construction.
A 1949 King Features Syndicate report explains that ordinary pneumonia responds to penicillin, but atypical virus pneumonia lacked effective drugs until aureomycin. In a trial, 18 hospitalized patients improved fever within 12 to 72 hours, 9 within a day, with cough and weakness gradually easing. No recurrences after stopping treatment. some stomach upsets and mild drowsiness noted.
Cash receipts from farm marketing during the first four months of 1949 are estimated at about eight billion dollars, four percent below last year. Steep Rock mines in Ontario have produced 3 500 000 tons of iron ore in the past three years.
Farm flocks produced 6,137 million eggs in March, up one percent from March of the previous year. The gain reflects higher laying rates across flocks and stronger output in the month.
Department of Commerce reports 1.4 million of the nation's 3.9 million small business firms have been created since the war, marking a major postwar expansion.
The allies propose uniting on Reich policy including higher German industrial output and dismantling limits. They consider ceding border portions to the Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg and creating a west German federal republic by July 15. Russia’s call to withdraw occupation forces and a centralized all Germany government face competing plans from Western powers.
ROANOKE RAPIDS May 7 A bank robber who was cornered by bloodhounds was robbed of 4500 by a prison trusty. The money came from the January Columbia bank raid and most of it remains unaccounted for per the FBI. Authorities recovered 520 at Tarboro and 960 at Williamston camps. The trusty is silent as investigators pursue the remainder.
RALEIGH May 7 The governor plans a statewide radio address Tuesday night to launch a bond campaign for a 200 million road program and a 25 million school building fund. Voters will decide June 4 and registration books are open statewide with Saturday hours at polling places and registrars homes for those not registered last fall.
Al fred A. Loeb Inc of Portland dominates the regional burl or bump on a log trade. The company ships about 4 000 tons annually to European mills with burls found at the base of ash myrtle redwood madrona and maple trees, with walnut the costliest. Burls form where a tree loses a limb and the sap hardens into the wood.
A century of events shows peace cannot be built alone as nations confront brutality and aggression beyond distant seas. President Tre urges collaborative security measures to safeguard the world.
A week of preaching and teaching noted at local churches includes a Flora Macdonald college vesper by its Red Springs Glee Club directed by Robert Reuter. Wesley Memorial Methodist plans Mother’s Day services with solo and violin offertory and midweek programs. District youth rally and a barbecue supper at Church of God add to the church activities.
Senator Byrd of Virginia may co sponsor the Taft Smith Donnell bill which would repeal the Taft Hartley act in name while preserving its best features. The senate plans to take up the measure late this month or in June amid expected opposition. Taft prefers not to bear the bill’s name and seeks Democratic sponsorship to avoid a Taft Hartley parallel.
A dispatch reports government bank suspension and bus halt while the railway from Nanchang to Kiukiang remains open. The garrison says the main Red force that took Hangchow is moving south, with fighting near Shanghai's outer defenses and a push toward Kashing on the rail line. About 500 Reds were driven back from an air field south of the city.
Bronx resident Matthew Silverberg travels from Raleigh to Wendell for a recorder's court appearance after a blowout left his eight year old truck upside down. He was cited for improper equipment, fined ten dollars and costs, then his truck burned up en route back.
Saturday noon Mrs Richard Kapp hosts a Coca Cola party at North Main for Miss Nancy White and Miss Nancy Osteen brides elect. 5 PM Mr and Mrs Matt Wall and Dr and Mrs S S Sanders entertain for Miss Meredith Clark Slane and Tom Finch of Thomasville to be wed in June. 8 30 PM J O Hauschild hosts after rehearsal at Emery wood for White Quigley wedding party. 12 30 PM R L Quigley hosts wedding breakfast at the Sheraton for White Quigley party. 4 PM Miss Geen White wed R T Quigley Jr at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.
Hospitals in North Carolina averaged 8.86 dollars per patient daily, about 0.89 dollars more than a prior measure. Soybean stocks on farms reached a record 51.6 million bushels as of April 1.
The article notes 8 to 1 is current stock engine compression and higher ratios require better gasoline. A 2.5 to 1 ratio was achieved with experimental fuel. Charles F. Kettering cites 100 octane fuel enabling 12.5 to 1 compression, but such fuel is not commonly available or affordable yet.
Mount Airy woke to one of the worst electrical storms in memory. The 1:30 am to 2:30 am tempest knocked out several Duke Power street lights amid heavy rain and nonstop lightning and thunder. No hail was reported.
Greensboro vs High Point game notes Neal belts a homer and drives in runs while Paschal fans seven. Reynolds wins Group I Western Conference title for Winston-Salem by beating Burlington 14 to 11. Enochs and Butler spark Greensboro lineup with key hits as April play continues.
Rocky Castellani outpointed Tony de Micco in New York at St. Nicholas Arena. Gerald La Broi of Gary Indiana defeated Jimmy Robinson of Louisville in Indianapolis.
Johnny Mize hit a two run homer and a single to lift the New York Giants over St Louis 3 to 0. Bob Shanta worked 10 innings in relief for the Athletics allowing two hits as they beat the Tigers 5 to 4.
The league opener is set for 2:30 PM with Glenola versus Melrose at Glenola and Myrtle Desk wip travel for a game with Oakdale Picket Cotton Mill drawing a bye. Melrose will play Glenola Wednesday at 4:30 PM.
High Point High trackmen travel to Charlotte for the Queen City relays. Durham team expected to cap the meet as last year’s state titlist. Local squad has defeated Reynolds Greenboro and Curry High of Greensboro.
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