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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1946
Page
2
The Christian Science Society at 319 Main Street invites the public to morning services at 11 o clock with the lesson subject Adam and Fallen Man. Sunday school begins at 9 30 for children under 20. First Wednesday meetings at 8 p.m. Reading room open Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mrs Lydia Barker Purcelle widow of John R Purcelle 207 Ward street died Thursday afternoon after a long illness in a local hospital The funeral was conducted at the Friends church at 3 PM with Rev Milton Hadley officiating A mixed quartet sang and pallbearers included Witcher Brower Swain Briles Haworth and Richardson Interment was in Oakwood cemetery Also a line about Kingfishers is present but not related to the funeral.
The bill before the senate when it reconvenes Monday would strengthen the conciliation service and ban interference with farmers delivering perishable produce to markets. Lawmakers have filed a dozen amendments including ones to require union incorporation and to outlaw strike violence. Eastland weighs a closed shop ban though doubt remains on passage.
In a local cafe a World War II veteran duo shares stories of Europe Alaska Japan and North Africa. A Duke and Trinity college graduate reporter recalls ties to Carolina faculty and a playful exit by two Carolina boys. Mother's Day tribute notes a white rose and memories of a late mother.
The Krug led solid fuels administration says rigid coal distribution will continue to prioritize utilities, railroads, laundries, and hospitals until essential services are secured. The nationwide freight embargo ends Monday at 12:01 am EST, with express limits and parcel post caps lifting, while government measures to save electric power persist.
Mrs Lena H Thacker former High Point resident and mother of James Allen Thacker of the city schools faculty has sent an original sonnet from St Louis Missouri on the subject Mothers. The verse explores maternal devotion and memory in reverent tone.
A devotional reflection praising mothers and biblical matriarchs. The author Lena H Thacker thanks the gracious Father for Mothers Day and honors Sarah Jochebed Elizabeth and Mary, noting motherhood’s lasting influence across generations through faith and guidance.
Convention delegates from seven national maritime unions voted to strike if needed against the shipping industry but final action awaits local votes. Sam Hogan said his Marine Engineers Beneficial Association accepted the proposal in principle but could not bind the locals.
Auburn's Tigers captured the 25th annual southeastern A.A.U. track and field meet, upsetting favored Georgia Tech 60 to 49. Fred Carley of Mobile won both the mile and half mile events, finishing the mile in ten seconds off the record.
Dr. Ira Gabrielson named president of the new Wildlife Restoration Institute to coordinate government conservation agencies. Albert M. Day, a wildlife expert, chosen for the post left by Gabrielson. both bring long service in the Biological Survey and Fish and Wildlife Service.
Hoey outlines proposed measures to curb strikes in utilities, require compulsory arbitration, and set wage increases from application dates. The plan forbids unions from taxing employer products and seeks equal rights for labor and management under an amended Wagner Act.
Portland set to host the National AAU junior boxing championships at Multnomah Civic Stadium from August 21 to 23. James J. Richardson announced the event with eligibility extending to all amateur boxers in the United States and Canada except last month’s eight senior champions. Al Sandell and William Thomas will assist in staging the fights.
Atlanta report says Charlie Trippi the Georgia football star will probably play his last Georgia football game next fall unless a large signing bonus for a baseball contract is offered next winter. He indicated he would switch to baseball if the pay justified leaving football.
Average depth of oil wells drilled in the United States has climbed from 2900 feet to 3500 feet over the past two decades, indicating greater drilling depth and potential shifts in exploration strategy.
The article reports that annual per person milk consumption in the United States equals .197 squares. It notes the measurement unit as squares per person and presents the figure as a per capita benchmark.
Sen Clyde R Hoey was chosen as president pro tempore of the senate to fill the chair while Sen Kenneth McKellar is away The move aims to push labor legislation curbing John L Lewis and other strike leaders through with minimal delay Hoey intends to see restrictive measures pass the Senate until McKellar returns
In Ray Street school grounds Ray Street beat Johnson Street 7 to 6 behind Curry's lone final inning homer. Elm Street topped Oak Hill 6 to 3 with Bull homering and strong hitting support from Williams. Batteries listed for each side. Roentgen noted for X ray in a separate line of text.
Quotations at noon May 9 1946 list bid and ask prices for numerous securities. Notable entries include Acme Alum Beverages, Bausch & Lomb, Colonial Stores, Dixie Home Stores, Empire Dist Elec, Forem Dair, Gamble Bros, May-McEwen-Kal Co, Northw Nat Life, Pilot F F Mills, Saco-Lowell Shops, Textiles Inc, Thiokol, Washington Mills and others. The list reflects dealer trading levels with the public as compiled by National Association of Security Dealers members.
The region sees Mostly cloudy skies with continued warmth and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunday into Monday brings partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures across South and North Carolina.
A speaker urged a complete investigation of the sale of surplus electronic equipment through the War Assets Administration. He cited safety concerns and questioned the distribution system at home and abroad, describing proponents as top flight men.
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