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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1949

Page

24

Mother's Day Observance by Dorcas Club at First Baptist

The Daughters of Dorcas Club of the First Baptist Church will mark their third annual Mother's Day program tonight at 8 p.m. at the church. Guest speaker is Mrs. L. M. Mayfield with Miss Minnie Belle les performing a reading and vocal solos by Mrs. M. B. Davis Misses Rose Jane Smith and Barbara Gene Gripper on piano.

Daughters of Dorcas Club First Baptist Church L. M. Mayfield Minnie Belleles M. B. Davis Rose Jane Smith Barbara Gene Gripper Richard B. Harrison Richard B. Harrison Dramatic Club Jane Eyre All Spence Theater Guild of the Air Joan Barber Mrs. Fairfax Bessie Mackey Norman Leake Bethune Garden Club J. W. Carter Downing St Menard Coca Cola Co Carter S. B. Davis Alpha Art Club Pearl Burford B. Merritt State Federation of Flower Clubs E. P. Wilson Legrand Chawford Legrand Phyllis Deborah High Point Memorial Hospital Dixon Fred Dixon, Jr Fredricka Elizabeth

High Point’s balanced growth and rich recreation facilities

The city uses a modern manager government and has water and sewer capacity for double the present population. High Point boasts 1.65 billion gallon reservoir, 15 million gallon daily minimum flow, 4 million daily consumption, and two sewage plants with 7.5 million gallon daily capacity. Fifteen parks cover 132 acres with City Lake Park the largest at 17 acres featuring a 270 by 165 foot pool, wad ing pool, two tennis courts, softball field, amphitheater, kids playground, and picnic areas near a 700 acre lake.

High Point Pure Oil News City Lake Park

Personal notices and gospel singing events in Winston-Salem

Mr A G Good, 28 C Daniel Brooks Homes, is a patient at the Veterans hospital in Columbia. C S Binford and C E Yokely of William Penn faculty evaluated Dillard High in Goldsboro. Mr Henry Watkins is a patient in Kate Bitting hospital in Winston Salem. Gospel singings at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mathews C M E Church, St Mathews, House of Prayer, Oak Grove Church, and Friendship Baptist Church. Public invited.

A. G. Good Daniel Brooks Homes Veterans Hospital Columbia Ss. C S. E. Binford C. E. Yokely Wm. Penn Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges Dillard High School Goldsboro Binford Yokely Henry Watkins Kate Bitting Winston-Salem Gospel Singers Smiling Four Winston- Salem Jubilee Choir Club Emmanuel Baptist Church Bright Moon Quartette Durham Mathews C.M.E Emmanuel Harmonizers St. Mathews Taylor St House of Prayer Starlight Gospel Singers Oak Grove Christian Church Friendship Baptist Church

Doctor McCain and Trixy the storm praying horse

Local physician Dr. William Robert McCain, noted for rural practice, recalls his life in Waxhaw and decades of service. His horse Trixy reportedly kneeled during storms, a sign of instinctive prayer. He and Mrs. McCain reside at 211 Louise Avenue and plan annual Florida fishing trips for recuperation.

MacCain Louise Avenue McCain Titusville Fla Wesley Memorial Methodist Church New York

Roses from a single stem delight local grower

W. W. Hughes of Club Drive extension shows three well developed rose buds he gathered from a garden he planted for Arthur Ellison. The buds are unusual as they grew from a single stem and are large and beautiful.

W. W. Hughes Club Drivextension Arthur Ellison

The Pure Oil News Reflections on Self View

A concise meditation on perception quoting the line We seldom see ourselves as others see us. The piece invites readers to consider how identity is framed by external eyes and internal self-awareness.

Just Stringing Along

North Carolina Education featured an April article by Julian Helms, director of bands in High Point schools, on High Point student musicians. The piece spans nearly four pages with photos from Elm Street, Ada Blair, Junior High, Johnson Street, and Cloverdale schools.

North Carolina Education North Carolina Education Association Julian Helms High Point Elm Street Ada Blair Johnson Street Cloverdale

High Point School Music Program Spotlight

Editor notes praise the instrumental music program in High Point City schools. Julian Helms, director of bands, is highlighted for his vision and ongoing work. The piece shows what one school system can accomplish and what is being done to expand music education.

Helms High Pain Julian Helms High Point

Music Education Emphasized in High Point Program

The article outlines a broad music education system from first grade through Junior High with optional choral groups in later years. It notes opportunities for instrumental study and highlights the school’s music department led by Carl G. N. Cronstedt alongside Virginia Frank Lucile Tegg Grace Cushman and Warmoth T. Gibbs Jr.

Helms High Point Carl G. N. Cronstedt Virginia Frank Lucile Tegg Grace Cushman Warmoth T. Gibbs, Jr

Ark of the Covenant Means Fresh Proof for Believers

The speaker argues a revived lecture tour upon returning to the United States. He claims the Ark’s Bible description excludes material details, suggesting it could have been constructed from petrifying wood or even frozen, implying that locating the Ark would create a world shrine.

States

Blooming admiration for a well-timed Oregon cutting

Mr Hughes favors cuttings from Oregon and set out 20 last fall. The bush he propogated this spring bloomed by May in such perfection that the display surprised observers.

Hughes Oregon

High Point Notices and World War II Updates

In High Point, a three day Farm and Home agents convention opened at the Sheraton Hotel. A two for one sale offered satin slips and pajamas at two for a dollar. Across the world, Axis powers align in Europe while Britain, France and U.S. arc discuss war and labor policy as Berlin and Sevastopol battles roll on.

High Point Broadhurst Milton Sills Dorothy Mackall Alice White Orpheum Tex Lyons Europe Italy Germany Rome Berlin London Paris Peppery Lloyd George Britain House of Commons Poland Rumania Russia Tokyo Japan New York John R. Steelman U. S. Labor Department Walter Gifford American Telephone and Telegraph Federal Securities Commission Robert C. Stanley International Nickel of Canada, Ltd New York Yankees Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia A’s Pittsburgh Pirates Sheraton Hotel U. S Brunswick Sevastopol Crimean Bucharest China Loyang Peiping- Hangchow Vladivostok United States Garagliano Cassino Supreme Court Texas Attorney General Houston Kentucky Pensive Don C McRae

Employment service sees slight March gains but April drop

The April report shows 7,446 visits to the office, up from March 7,217 but down from last April's 4,959. New applications fell 15 percent from March and 17 percent from last April, totaling 289, 338, and 350 respectively. Active applications on file were 1,135, down 9 percent from March's 1,252 but up 40 percent from last April's 818. Job openings reached 252, up 12 percent from March. Local placements totaled 181, up from March but 48 fewer than last April's 229.

Jaycees Leader Snider Returns From Brussels Delegation

Snider recently returned from attending the International Conference of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Brussels Belgium where he served as a delegate from the national Jaycee organization and the High Point club. He now holds a national director position in the Junior Chamber.

Snider Junior Chamber of Commerce Brussels Belgium Jaycee High Point Club Junior Chamber

Thanks to friends for support after death of beloved son

The Ward and Younger families express sincere thanks for kind deeds and sympathy shown after the death of their son and brother. They also appreciate the floral offerings from friends and neighbors.

P. H. Ward

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Lelia King

Family of Mrs. Lelia King expresses thanks for kindness sympathy during illness and death and for the floral offerings.

Lelia King

Forms Close Early for Publication Day

Notices announce form closings at 10 A.M. on publication day and at 4 A.M. for Sunday editions. The schedule governs submission deadlines and printing cutoffs for advertisers and readers.

Furnished Bedrooms For Rent In City Listings

One room furnished bedrooms with bath and hot water at 329 Woodrow Avenue and 327 Woodrow offering automatic heat. Other options include 221 Montheu Avenue with kitchen privileges and 305 Steele Street close in. Phone numbers provided for inquiries.

Woodrow Avenue Roland Park Avenue Montheu Avenue Steele Street

Two HOUSES and Apartments for Rent in Sherwood Village

Curt Smith Deal advertises new and modern two bedroom and three bedroom apartments in Sherwood Village with weather stripped insulation and bus service. Prices start at 35 to 65 per week, with options for a two bedroom cottage and other units. Inquiries to Crescent Beach and High Point boxes, field office at Valley Ridge Drive.

Sherwood Villiage Valley Ridge Drive North Main Street Curtis Smith Crescent Beach P. O Norwood St W. Green English Grimes St Graystone Apts English St Field Street W. Russell Bath Fairfield Road Omasville Washington College Street N. Main

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