Public Transport Memories and a Look at the Future
W A Bivins reflects on decades of travel and courteous conductors, recalling Greensboro and High Point experiences. He praises improved railway service, cites a 1946 complaint outcome, salutes former staff, then imagines a future with air travel, atomic cities, rocket mail, and a perilous century ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Sophia
High Point
High
Muddy Main
Aigh Pointer
R. H. Graham
Southern Railway
Salisbury
Salis
Knoxville
Plan to Televise British Princesses
London notes that Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret may be televised at Alexandra Palace soon after BBC service begins in June. A special outdoor broadcast would show the sisters without makeup, potentially making them the first royals on camera if plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Elizabeth
Margaret
Alexandra Palace
British Broadcasting Corporation
Seventeen Youths Register For Draft and Eighty Three Vets Report
Seventeen eighteen year olds registered with local selective service board four. Eighty three discharged veterans reported to the board. List includes Clifton Omega Morgan James Henry Nelson James Earl Hoke John Wesley Edwards Jr Odell Roscoe Culler Jr Albert George Gross Jr Hoyt Joseph Hawks Alex Jones Jr Billy Ray Hunsucker Willie Pinson James Robert Milloway George Gilbert Stinson Braxton Purser Loiston Patton Lloyd Portee Eugene Davis John Robert Tysinger and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Clifton Omega Morgan
Rt. 1
Jamestown
James Henry Nelson
James Earl Hoke
Fairview Street
John Wesley Edwards, Jr
Hill Street
Odell Roscoe Culler, Jr
Greer Street
Albert George Gross, Jr
Rt. 3
Hoyt Joseph Hawks
East Commerce Street
Alex Jones
Highland Station
Billy Ray Hunsucker
Franklin Street
Willie Junior Pinson
Bynum Street
James Robert Milloway
Southern Avenue
George Gilbert Stinson
Braxton Purser Elliott
Loiston Robert Patton
Lloyd Portee
Taylor Street
Eugene Pine Davis
John Robert Tysinger
James C. Allen
Bruce W. Oxford
Isaac L. Watson
Weldon Hill
James P. Davis
Charlie M. Roebuck
William H. Meekins
Howard L. Oakley
Carl W. Misenheimer
Freddie L. Beckham
William L. Tucker
Raymond T. Crawford
Marvin J. Harriss
Christopher Stevenson
Noah G. Myers
Eddie Neely
Clay Myers
Francis W. Beddington
Hasker L. Nesbitt
Otis T. DeLapp
Cramer L. Foust
Alton L. Wood
James
Guilford County Real Estate Transfers Summary
Guilford County transfers list multiple deeds in High Point area. Transfers include R E Bowen and wife to William Hi Lamb on Hunt subdivision lot. Carleen Welch to P E Grubb Jr on three Boyer street lots. J W Samet to E J Johnson on Potts street. Samet to Roy Peace on Potts street. Claude C Tomlinson to Eugene Hicks on Clark and Millikan subdivision. W A Settlemyre to M F Bowen on US Highway 10. R B Gantt to William T East on five Greensboro High Point Boulevard lots. John S Carter to N C Hobson on South Main extension. James E Amos to Merion Monroe Holder on Garden Acres. Willie F Foster to J D Boyd on Westward. Mamie F Srougn and Adam Hough to F C Harthcock on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
R. E. Bowen
William Hi. Lamb
Hunt Subdivision
Carleen Welch
P. E. Grubb, Jr
Boyer Street
J. W. Samet
E. J. Johnson
Potts Street
Roy FE. Peace
Claude C. Tomlinson
Eugene Hicks
Clark and Millikan
W. A. Settlemyre
M. F. Bowen
R. B. Gantt
William T. East
Greensboro
High Point Boulevard
John S. Carter
N. C. Hobson
South Main Street
James E. Amos
Merion Monroe
Garden Acres
Willie F. Foster
J. D. Boyd
Westward Street
Mamie F. Srougn
Adam
F. C. Harthcock
Thomasville High to Install Student Officers Friday
Thomasville high school will install its 1946 47 student officers Friday at 11 10 a m in the chapel. A candlelight oath ceremony precedes the banquet at 6 30 p m in the cafeteria where the old and new officers will be present. Lynn Jones leads as president with Jimmy Grimes as vice president Neil Tew secretary Helen Hinshaw treasurer William Tomlinson chief marshal and Mary Lois Jester chief cheerleader. Dr Furman Covington and Dr A C Hall are among speakers.
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Enterprise
Thomasville
Thomasville High School
Lynn Jones
James Donnell
Jimmy Grimes
Neil Tew
Helen Hinshaw
William Tomlinson
Marshall
Mary Lois Jester
W. S. Horton
Martha Phillips
Furman Covington
Apa
Iville High School
T. J. Covington
A. C. Hall
The
Woman’s College In
Greensboro
Willowbrook Street Transactions and Local Event Recap
Property transfers involve Estelle C McGhee and others across multiple lots on SS Avenue Stone Corra College and Emerywood West. A student produced dance and fortune telling show features four costumed participants and Betty Green as vocalist. Ruby Hall will summarize council work, James Donnell to toast and Nancy Farrington to chair, followed by a semi formal dance with Burke and his orchestra open to the public for admission.
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Willowbrook Street
Estelle C. McGhee
J. E. Sexton
SS Avenue
F. Robbins
W. A. Puritan
Stone Street
Cora
Sharp
Claude Alan Reynvida
College Avenue
Alberta C. Snider
Bettie Corbitt
H. M. Ridge, Jr
Emerywood West
David T. Yow
E. L. Robbins
Newton Street
Betty Green
Ruby Hall
James Donnell
Nancy Farrington
Burke
Gingivitis and New Approaches to Its Treatment
A 1946 King Features article reports gingivitis affecting about one fifth of 1448 examined young men in wartime Canada. It notes limited early impact from vitamins A D B1 B2 and niacin, but finds large vitamin C doses help prevent recurrence after local gum treatment. Dental cleaning and tooth brushing remain essential.
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Canada
W. J. Linghorne
Sun storm patterns precede record cold along coasts
Reports indicate that maximum solar storm activity occurs one to seven days before some of the coldest weather recorded along the Atlantic coast and the Great Lakes region. The sequence suggests a linkage between sunstorms and ensuing frigid conditions.
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Atlantic
Great Lakes
Banana plant yields Manila hemp for cordage use
The article notes that Manila hemp, essential in cordage, is produced from a banana plant, highlighting the plant’s role in fiber production.
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Manila
PED-EX Promises Fast Foot Relief for sufferers
An advertisement touts PED-EX as a greaseless foot remedy from essential oils to relieve sunburn diaper rash and tired burning or itching feet. It claims quick relief and availability in professional size at local drug stores.
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Goda
Nature
Carter
Knowledge Quiz and Horoscopes snippets
A mixed item listing trivia questions, hints on etiquette and a today’s horoscope. It notes the Kennebec river location in Maine, first New York state capital as Kinston, and opera Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan. It includes wisdom quotes and etiquette tips for dinner dances.
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Kennebec River
New York State
Maine
Kinston
Gilbert and Sullivan
Civil Service Exams Set for May 23 1946
Civil service examinations for chemist and sanitary engineer, line men, linemen helpers, meter reader, butcher, butcher helper and engineering aide will be held May 23 1946 at 7:00 PM in the council chamber City Hall. Applications due May 21 1946 at 5:00 PM at the Civil Service Office 808 Security Bank Building. James B. Lovelace secretary High Point Civil Service Commission.
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Civil Service
Council
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Office
Security Bank
James B. Lovelace
High Point Civil Service Commission
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W. A. Bivins
Blair
Frazier
Asheville
Cap” Frazier
Columbus
By Jimmy Hatlo
Molly
Schnoz
Tkamy Te
Bill Corum
New York, NY
Mabron H
James E. Smith
Oscar Acer
Jessee E. Ward
Ira B. Walker
Bobby R. Sikes
Guilford County Realty
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Foundation For
Jerrold
Sue Plate
Blue Plate Foods
Blue Plate
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
East
Washington Street
Coke
Coca-Cola
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