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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

2

Howards Sued For $60,000

Three Louisville patrolmen claim their characters were impugned by actress Daisy Barrymore and her husband John Howard and filed federal suits seeking damages of $60,000. The action stems from an early Sunday street corner arrest in which the Howards were charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct. Attorney Thomas A Young represents Patrolmen Joseph Shepherd Walter Zettwel and sees Martin.

Louisville Disa Barrymore John Howare Sttreet Corner Howards Thomas 4 Young Joseph Shepherd Walter Zettw Martin

Denture Comfort Powder Promises Secure Fit and Fresh Breath

A vintage style ad touts FASTEETH powder for secure false teeth with less slipping and wobble. It claims easier chewing and speaking, no nausea, and a fresher mouth with a non acid formula and alkaline base. Sold at drug stores.

Guilford Hosiery Workers Vote Against Unions

Guilford Hosiery Mills workers chose no union by 166 to 111 in a plant election. 299 eligible. 1 voided, 2 challenged. CIO received 22 votes, AF of L 89. Election overseen by Harold M. Deas of the Winston Salem NLRB office following a year of organizing.

Employes Guilford Hosiery Mills C1o AF of L Harold M. Deas Winston-Salem National Labor Relations Board CIO A F of L United Textile Workers of America CIO American Federation of Hosiery Workers Guilford

Markets Lead Stours in New York Trading

May 10 market report shows fractional gains in leading stocks with minor momentum. Advancers include U S Steel Republic Steel Goodyear Chrysler General Motors Allied Chemical Texas Gulf Sulphur and International Harvester while Santa Fe and American Telephone lagged. bonds steady and grains firm. cotton mixed.

Stours BALLY New York U. S. Steel Young Stown Sheet Republic Steel Gienvial Motors Chrysler Goodyear Gooldrich Union Pacific Southern Railway Southern Pacific Standard On Sehentey American Tobacco BRB Kennecott Amer Montgomery Ward Douglas Aircraft Lockheed Easiman Kodak Allied Chemical Texas Gulf Texas Co International Harvester Union Carbide Santa Fe American Telephone Norvik & Western Glenn Martin American Water Works

Cotton futures rise as May opens higher on New York market

New York May cotton futures opened 10 cents higher at 36.63 for May and 34.?? for July with October at 29.50 and December at 28.50. Noon prices show gains of 50 cents from morning to a mixed close versus the prior session.

New York

Berkeley scientist tests X ray methods to find fossils

William B. Terry 27 a UC scientist on the South Africa expedition works on X ray photography to detect fossils in limestone blocks. He plans to test radium methods as samples arrive from Wendell Phillips en route from Africa. Camp notes no conclusions yet from limestone tests.

Berkeley Calif INS University of California South Africa William B. Terry Army Air Corps Charles Camp Museum of Paleontology Terry Camp Wendell Phillips Africa Air Corps Hickam Field

Constable Charged In Slot Machine Case In Thomasville

Thomasville May 15 Constable Robert Hunt 40 Gordontown faced charges of illegal possession and operation of a slot machine found at his service station. He is to stand trial Friday at 7 30 p m in the recorder's court at Denton Bond set at 200. Deputies reported coins in the machine and no disturbance at Hunt’s business. Hunt was elected as a Democrat constable last November. The article notes a statistic about telephones in the United States.

Thomasville Robert Hunt Gordontown Recorder’s Court Denton Burch Payne Kieffer Morris Hunt Emmons

Milk Fund Sees Strong Response In Annual Drive

The Milk Fund drive reports $401.38 raised toward a $2,500 goal. Chairman Mrs. Amos R. Kearns urges early contributions. the program funds milk for school children and infants in need, supported by the Junior Service League and city health department baby clinic.

Amos R. Kearns Junior Service League City Health Department Eleanor Amos Idol Betty Lou Jackson June Parker Virginia Cox Sr Paul Ingle J. W. Harriss E. H. Covington J, Welch Harris Nancy Shore T. Clinard Boyden R. Henley

Reynolds Named Health Chief By State Board

The North Carolina State Board of Health unanimously reelected Dr. Carl V. Reynolds, 75, as state health officer for a four-year term. Eight of nine board members attended, with a proxy vote from Fayetteville’s Dr. William T. Rainey routed to Dr. S. D. Craig. Reynolds has held the post since 1934 after filling an unexpired term.

Virginia Beach North Carolina State Board of Health Carl V. Reynolds William T. Rainey Fayetteville Reynolds S. D. Craig Winston-Salem James M. Parrott

Giles Chapel Notes 114th Anniversary Observance

Giles Chapel Methodist church near Central Falls marks its 114th anniversary with all day services. Founded 114 years ago by Rev. Allen Gray, a memorial sermon will be delivered by Dr. J. E. Pritchard, retired Methodist minister now in Asheboro. Special music from the Four Quartette and others. Dinner at noon. Pastor Rev. Paul A. Bruton invites all to attend.

Giles Chapel Methodist Church Central Falls Allen Gray J. E. Pritchard Methodist Church Asheboro Paul A. Bruton

Inventor William B Hodges Dies at 74 in Charlotte

William B Hodges 74 longtime inventor of air conditioning and humidifying equipment for southern mills died in a Charlotte hospital. He arrived in 1907 as chief engineer for Stuart W Cramer founder of Cramerton Mills, later part of Burlington Mills, and remained with the Cramer interests until 1918.

William B Hodge Charlotte William B. Hodges Stuart W. Cramer Cramerton Mills Burlington Mills Cramer

Elm Street P T A Holds Year End Meeting

The Elm Street Parent Teacher Association held its final meeting Tuesday in the auditorium with many parents present. Mrs. Marvin Slate presided as Rev. Wilson Weldon offered a devotional urging Christian service through giving, and officers were installed for the new year.

Elm Street Parent-Teacher Association Marvin Slate Rev. Wilson Weldon Howard Pancoast H. C. McCoy C. L. Russell

Battle over Beaufort project in Pivens Island row

Senator Umstead and Representative Bard challenge an interior department note that House cuts would trigger closing the Beaufort laboratory on Pivens Island. They argue the food fish investigation budget faces a 65,000 reduction and the station costs 20,000 to 30,000 annually, urging proportional sharing of any cuts.

Washington Umstead Rep Barden North Carolina Interior Department House Interior Appropriations Beaufort Laboratory Pivens Island

Nickel name origin tied to Old Nick's Copper claim

The term Nickel is thought to come from Kupfer- Nickel meaning Old Nick's Copper. Early miners in Saxony reportedly named the metal for its difficult smelting and working. The etymology links lore to early metalwork and mining practices.

Saxony

Hock-day Festival Remembered From English History

The second Tuesday after Easter marks a traditional English festival day tied to a historic uprising against Danish invaders centuries ago. The observance highlights a long held national memory of resistance and medieval events.

Seamstress Offers Alterations and Repairs Service

Alterations of all kinds including repairing and turning shirt collars and cuffs. Operated by an experienced alterationist and seamstress.

Brumbies Threaten Cattle Stations in Central Australia

In Central Australia wild horses, or brumbies, damage large cattle properties. Cattle owners urge drastic measures including air strafing to reach brumbies in inaccessible areas. Pastoral inspector Tad Pratt notes rapid war-time growth after government rifles were used. Queen Victoria childhood note included.

Adelaide South Australia Central Australia A. Brooks Tad Pratt

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