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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1946
Page
12
Warrants charging assault were sworn out yesterday against three New Hope school teachers after three separate paddlings of a 10 year old pupil, Fuller. Warrants signed by Raymond Fuller name principal Mrs Carter and teachers Mrs Eunice and another.
Railroads serving northeastern North Carolina report adequate coal to handle 10 000 cars of early commercial Irish potatoes planned for market over the next six weeks. A E Mercker of the Agriculture Department warned of an unprecedented surge, predicting shipments May exceed 26 000 cars moved in June 1943 if coal supplies hold.
The Women's Society of Christian Service hosts a 7 PM Mother's Day program with Mrs. A. M. Greenwood presiding and readings by Mrs. Ora K. Martin. the First Baptist circle hosts an evening worship program honoring the oldest and youngest mothers with guest speaker Mrs. Margaret Simmons. R. H. Donnell funds gifts for mothers at St. Stephen's service. Youth contests at YWCA select Miss B. and P. Girl of 1946, with attendees to Highland Lake conference. Community activities include Y's Gay Girls, Acme club tennis prep, and a track meet recap at Fairview and Leonard Street.
The marriage was announced by Mrs. Guy McFall yesterday. The ceremony occurred April 21, 1946, conducted by Rev. W. F. Elliott in the presence of close friends. The bride wore a navy blue street length dress with white accessories and a lilies of the valley corsage. The couple reside at 508 Moon Street.
Albert T. James of Greensboro North Carolina, English instructor at Bennett College, receives War Department notice of the Army Commendation Ribbon for service as First Sergeant from May 1 to January 1946. The certificate lauds leadership, tact, and sound decisions aiding soldiers with psychological challenges. James, reared in Charlotte, is a Johnson C. Smith University and USC graduate who recently settled in the city after Army discharge.
The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday May 14 at the Daniel Brooks center. All members are urged to attend at 8 p.m.
Local clubs organized a city federation on Monday May 6 at Mrs L B Cartright’s home to coordinate activities. Officers include president Mrs S B Davis and vice president Mrs M B Byrd with secretary Mrs Ophelia Corbitt and treasurer Mrs Mamie Best. The initial meeting is set for Monday June 17 at 8 p m at the president’s home 767 E Washington St. All are urged to attend. Veterans of Foreign Wars Earlie Gabriel Post 5574 will hold its regular meeting at the Daniel Brooks center Monday May 13.
The Willing Workers of the First Baptist church met with Mrs. Bell Gray at 3-D Daniel Brooks homes with 12 members enjoying hospitality. The next meeting is with Mrs. Emma Williamson at 1201 West Street on May 23. ANNUAL SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING TODAY The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and House Hold of Ruth hold a service at 3 p.m. at Pearson Memorial church led by Rev. A. M. Jones. Public is invited and members should meet at Odd Fellow hall by 2:30.
The Junior Missionary circle of Emmanuel Baptist church will render a program at the church at 1 p.m. The public is invited.
St Mark Circle No 1 of St Mark Methodist church meets with Mrs Hattie Leach and Miss Roberta McDonnell as joint hostesses Tuesday at 8 p m at the Leach residence 205 Underhill Avenue William Penn PTA holds final meeting of the year Monday at 8 p m in William Penn auditorium with annual committee reports and officer elections announced by Mrs L E McDonnell The Father’s group gathers today at 4 p m with W W Lamhorn 715 Wade Street
The Willing Workers of Mt Vernon Baptist Church met on Thursday with Mrs Cordelia Banes as hostess. Twenty members attended and enjoyed the refreshments prepared by the hostess. The next meeting will be at 106 Booker Street with Mrs Lula Brisson as hostess and Mrs Lottie Young as guest speaker.
Fairview school teams captured the track meet held at the junior high athletic field. The event showcased student athletes competing across running events with top performances reported for multiple schools.
White Rose chapter of the Eastern Star holds a special business meeting Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. The queen of the South degree will be conferred after business. Members urged to attend by Mrs. Ida White, worthy matron.
The Grade Mothers of Leonard street school plan a meeting on Sunday May 12 at 4 pm hosted by Mrs Eva Pike 217 Reed street Members urged to attend.
All members of the Free Will class of Hosanna Tents will meet today at 8:00 p.m. at 205 Bynum Street for the gathering.
The Daughters of Dorcas will meet at the church Monday at 8 p.m. The Professional Men's club holds its regular meeting Tuesday night with Dr J J Wilson as host at his home 1405 Kivett drive. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs Tommie Graham a daughter Gwendolyn Marie born April 12 1946 at High Point Boulevard unit. Mother and daughter are doing fine.
Elder W. Owens of Baltimore will lead a week long revival at Kings Chapel Church of God located at 500 Moon Street. Bishop A E Miller announced the event and invites the public to attend.
Mt Vernon Baptist Church Missionary circle meets Monday at the church. President Mrs Othea Sumpson urges members to attend.
The Lexington event drew 175 scouts from eight troops across the Uwharrie council, marking the first council wide jamboree after district events. Winners include Troop 73 Landis with 37 points led by E Biggers, Wade, and Long, and Troop 211 Lexington in second with 24 points.
George Lemons Jr has returned to the city after 23 months of service in the armed forces. Mrs Wesley Tyson has returned from Wilmington after visiting her father and brother. Mrs Annie Armstrong has returned from Lincoln hospital in Durham after a serious operation and is now at 407 Hay street.
Mt Olive Gospel Singers will render a program at 3 p m today at the 7th Day Adventist church. They will sing with the Daniel Brooks singers at Mt Vernon tonight at 8 p m. Spiritual Singers and the
A brief note urging readers to secure cash for taxes and a comfortable retirement. It promotes calling a phone number for assistance with obtaining cash for these contingencies.
Card of thanks notes gratitude from James Hayes Jr for well wishes during illness. F M Sware expresses thanks for flowers cards and kindness during recent illness. Amanda Boyd and family thank friends neighbors and companies for flowers and support after the death of Robert Boyd.
Mr and Mrs John Taylor and family mourn the illness and death of their daughter and sister Sara E Taylor. The family shared sorrow and gratitude for support from relatives during her illness.
Egypt allocates 3000 additional true civilian buses but expects under 1500 to arrive in the country this year, signaling transportation supply gaps and potential delivery delays.
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