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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1947
Page
20
Eugene reports three short basketball players steal show from beanpole types on the Oregon high school all star team selection. Four fifths of the squad measure under six feet with only one player at one foot three inches chosen for the roster.
The report notes garter snakes have been observed extending their range to the Yukon territory. This expansion highlights shifting species distributions likely tied to environmental changes and habitat availability.
Senator Samuel B Wolfe of Union sponsors a proposed law prohibiting the harming of fluffy chicks and ducklings. Violators would face a 25 dollar fine and up to three months in prison under the measure filed in Harrisburg.
Mrs Mabel Waln Smith of Shanghai elder sister of Nora Waln writer of The House of Exile visits in Wiltshire Boulevard with manuscript of a new book. Jimmie Finch visits family in Kernersville while T M Lee remains ill at Baptist hospital Winston-Salem. Junie Smith Jr moves to 512 Gatewood Avenue. 11 month old Kenneth Cornwell recuperating at Boulevard unit hospital. Zer Chernault arrives from Daytona Beach to visit mother on Rotary Drive. Carl P Small and family visit Edgeworth Drive. Donald E B Swain remains hospitalized in Danville with back fracture from motorcycle race. Mary Jane Venable among 47 women receiving diploma at Woman’s College Greensboro. Margaret Jones graduates Thomasville. Mrs W L Hargett improving at 1107 Johnson Street after bronchial pneumonia. H D Minnis Jr and bride Barbara Schackner stay with Minnis parents.
Thomasville progress on a proposed overpass continues as Frank T. Miller reviews a survey of the Southern tracks along Main Street. City Manager R. M. Cooksey says a map of the crossing area is forming, with grades to be studied before any digging begins under a $10,000 federal grant.
Salisbury May 1917 The body of Ed Snider a prominent elderly Davidson county farmer was found today slumped over the wheel of his automobile on a county side road. Snider had been missing since last Tuesday and a wide search was conducted. Initial reports indicated no foul play. He had suffered a slight heart attack at his Linwood home weeks earlier.
List of births announcing Alan Edward Glynn Marilyn Dianna Everhart Bonita Kay William Albert Fred Richard Kerr William Thomas Jr Janice Anne Patsy Ann and other newborns with parents from New London Sophia and nearby towns. Hospitals cited include Lawrence Memorial Boulevard unit and High Point Memorial. Mothers' maiden names provided.
Senator Jacob W. Carr introduces a constitutional amendment to ban the death penalty in Pennsylvania and to prevent pardons for murderers given life sentences. The proposal seeks to abolish capital punishment across the state.
Registrars for re admission to High Point college for next year and the summer session start Monday at 4 PM with rising seniors. Juniors go Tuesday and sophomores Wednesday. About 800 are expected to file admission blanks, 300 freshmen to enter next fall, and 73 seniors will graduate this year, 12 of whom receive diplomas in the summer session.
The North Carolina Association of Insurance Women elected officers for 1947 48 at its fourth annual convention in Raleigh Mrs George A of Raleigh was named president Other new officers include Mrs Mildred Anderson of Greensboro as vice president Katherine Pittman of Raleigh secretary and Gwen Jones of Charlotte treasurer Additional executive committee members are Mrs Helen Horne of Charlotte Mrs John Trimble of Greensboro Mary Branch of Raleigh Ina Stet gall of Charlotte and Mrs Lola Pugh of Greensboro Highlighting the program was the introduction of the High Point association to the state group
Greensboro May 17 Cone officials announce Woodrow W. Carruthers as purchasing agent for the Cone Mills group filling the vacancy caused by the death of Arthur C. Goodwin. Carruthers joined the Cone group in 1928 starting as an office boy and advancing to assistant purchasing agent in June 1941.
Frank G. McLeod of Asheboro was named superintendent of Richmond County schools effective July 1 by the county board of education. He has led Asheboro schools and is brother in law of M. C. McLeod former Rockingham mayor. The town plans to name a new town superintendent soon.
Burl Ives says ballad singing mirrors newspaper reporting as folk songs tell real stories. He notes ballads survive generations rather than relying on printed news and last longer than typical news yarns.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of Lee T. Staton and appreciation for flowers. Nearby room and board ads list furnished rooms with contact numbers in Thomasville and other locations, including rates and options.
A dense set of sale notices lists furniture appliances trailers ranges doors blocks and tools from multiple vendors in Greensboro High Point Thomasville and Kernersville. Items include a mahogany dining suite a white enamel wood range Strassburg Gorham sterling forks and spoons seven other kitchen and home goods plus industrial first aid kits and building blocks with contact details and prices.
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