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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

3

Greensboro man elected head of North Carolina Restaurant Association

Boyd Morris of Greensboro was elected president at the first annual session in Greensboro. W. M. Griffin of Fayetteville and Y. L. Honey of Charlotte were named first and second vice presidents, with M. M. Melvin of Raleigh as executive vice president. John W. Ebersole of White Plains, N Y, president of the National Restaurant Association, predicted no recession as Morris served as toastmaster at tonight's dinner with Robert J. Wilson of Washington Secret of the national group present.

Greensboro Boyd Morris N.wew North Carolina Restaurant Association Food Service Group Morris W. M. Griffin Fayetteville Y. L. Honey Charlotte M. M. Melvin Raleigh John W. Ebersole White Plains N. Y National Restaurant Association Robert J. Wilson Washington National Association

Jamestown Senior Play Feudin in the Hills set weeks ends

Jamestown High School presents Feudin in the Hills a three act comedy on May 22 and 23 at 8 p m The Martins and Pruitts feud while Sam Pruitt and Erna Mae Martin pursue romance Cast includes John Mendenhall Doris Edwards Margaret Jones Laura Williard Wayne Williard Norma Jean Hollingsworth Homer Smith Nancy Mickey Joe Hendrix and Dot Davis

Jamestown High School Martins Norma Jean Hollingsworth Homer Smith Nancy Mickey Joe Hendrix Dot Davis

Negro Held On House Firing Warrant

Booker T. Anderson, 29, a negro truck driver, is jailed without bail in Greenville on murder charges for the fatal burning of Willie Belle Cratch, 27, and her two children. Police quote Anderson saying he loved the woman and believed she would stay with him if no other home was found. he claimed he did not know the woman and children were asleep in the bed. The two children died at the scene and the mother died later in a hospital.

Greenville Booker T. Anderson Willie Belle Cratch Jim Taner George Gardner Anderson

Death of Woman Ruled death by own action

Coroner Joe W. Pinkston ruled that the pistol death of Mrs. Jessie Lee Michaux, 42, on the Fayetteville Raleigh road Saturday night was self-inflicted. Her husband Charles Michaux had his $2,000 bond returned. an inquest will not be needed. They ran a cafe and grocery on the road where the death occurred.

Fayetteville Joe W. Pinkston Jessie Lee Michaux Charles Michaux Fayetteville-Raleigh

Bids Opened on 29 Highway Projects

The State Highway commission opened bids on 29 projects totaling 210 miles of road and five bridges with an estimated cost of 2.5 million dollars. Most projects target farm to market roads including paving a road from Hatteras to Avon. London boroughs collect two million tons of refuse annually.

Raleigh State Highway Commission Hatteras Avon London

Man claims 10 years with brick in stomach ends after INNER-AID

A man reports a decade of a persistent lump in his stomach eased the second day after using INNER-AID. He describes improved bowel function, reduced gas and headaches, and renewed strength. The product is advertised as containing 12 herbs to cleanse bowels and stimulate digestion.

Guilford County Realty Transfers In High Point and Jamestown

Guilford County transfers list numerous deeds: High Point Town ship Delos Hammer to Paul Bease and wife and others. W. E. Hatchett to Bas com Richardson. Joe Helper to James Bundy. C. E. Howard to T. C. Bedington. W. H. Farlow to J. F. Saunders. City of High Point to R. S. Logan. G. K. Wall to D. C. Blackwelder. M. Stadiem to Charlie Wood. J. C. Gatewood to William King. Hughes Memorial School to Thom Byrd and to Mary Spencer. M. L. Sechrest to Z. P. Long. Fred A. Thomas to C. F. Logan. Annie Pegram to Vivian Armfield and Ina Furns. Also Jamestown Township two lots in Thomas property and two Sedgefield lots.

High Point Township Delos Hammer Paul R. Bease Perry W. E. Hatchett Bascom L. Richardson Jones Rty Joe Helper James W., Bundy Blakestat C. E. Howard T. C. Bedington Howard Lands W. H. Farlow J. F. Saunders Brockett Farm Hughes Memorial Schooul Mary M. Spencer M. L. Sechrest Z. P. Long Park Place Jamestown Township Fred A. Thomas C. F. Logan Thomas Annie C. Pegram Vivian Pegram Armfield Ina Pegram Furns Sedgefield

Greensboro College School of Music Recital

Archdale girl leads in Greensboro recital as 26 students from Greensboro College School of Music perform in Odell Memorial auditorium. Miss Nancy Jo Patterson and 13 others play in ensembles and four-piano pieces style varied from Schubert to Liszt. Some unrelated mammal growth fact appears at end.

Greensboro Greensboro College School of Music Jesse Alderman Odell Memorial Auditorium Moskowski Nancy Jo Patterson Pilot Mountain Jean Bradley Warren Jean Cooke Canton Mary Ellen Matthews Mary Ballentyne Schubert Schouman Chopin Debussy Beethoven Tchaikowsky McDowell Liszt Mary Sue Page Asheboro Dorothy Coltrane Archdale Sarah Gobbel Suffolk Mary Evelyn Owen Lakeland Fla Eulajah Lowder Albemarle Janet Highfill Waxhaw Edna Farley Norfolk Ellen Hardin Sparta

High Point Soldier John H. Christian Retires After 33 Years

Technical Sergeant John H. Christian retires from the army after 33 years of service. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Post Christian of High Point and lives at 47 Hamlock Avenue, Redwood City California. Enlisting in 1913 in Columbus Ohio, he served with the 92nd division in World War II for 30 months overseas and later spent nine months in Japan with the 610th port company as duty non commissioned officer.

John H. Christian Post Christian High Point Hamlock Avenue Redwood City California Columbus Ohio Christian 92Nd Division United States Japan 610Th Port Company

Baptist Union Elects Leaders for Wake Forest Session

Murray Severance of Gastonia will head the Baptist Student Union for a nine week summer session at Wake Forest starting June 10. Officers include Joe Weede of Fuquay Springs enlistment vice president Eleanor Spittle Mount Holly social vp Charles Stevens Smithfield devotional vp Rosa Lee Garrison Weaverville secretary Grace McElveen Safety Harbor treasurer Bill Clarke Draper poster chair Jean Lineberger Atlanta Yo Women’s auxiliary president John Tumblin Newport News Sunday school superintendent Jason Ross Concord music director Bernie Price Wingate publicity director.

Wake Forest Murray Severance Gastonia Baptist Student Union Joe Weede Furquay Springs Eleanor Spittle Mt. Holly Charles Stevens Smithfield Rosa Lee Garrison Weaverville Grace McElveen Safety Harbor Fla Bill Clarke Draper Jean Lineberger Atlanta

Fall Of Eight Feet Kills Man At Theater Marquee

Ervin Jones, 50, of Route 1 Fayetteville, died from a broken neck after a ladder fall while painting the theater marquee. Coroner I M Cheek said no inquest was needed. The accident occurred while Jones aided by The U S Department of Agriculture. Bright Green of Burlington in culture was established in 1889.

I. M. Cheek Raleigh Ervin Jones Route 1 Fayetteville Jones U. S. Department of Agri- Bright Green Burlington

Radio Program Network Time Rules

Western readers should note that Eastern Standard Time applies to network programs. Central subtract one hour Mountain subtract two hours and some stations adjust relay times locally. Last minute changes cannot be included.

Radio Evening Schedule With National and Local Programs

Broadcast lineup lists Eric Sevareid News Hour and CBS talks with West and East repeats. Evening features include Amos and Andy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Red Barber Sports, Milton Berle Variety, and Louis/Van programs with regional repeats and late music hours.

Nbe Eric Sevareid Cbe Mbs-East Mbs-West Cbs Lowell Thomas Nbe World News Cba Fulton Lewis, Jr Jack Smith Arthur Hale Kaltenborn Nbe Sports Milton Berle Rbe Dbs Mbs Pharm Faeroe Sut Jane Cbs mm Pork Amos and Andy Vox Gabriel Tter Studio One American ‘Forum Bob Hope Vic Damone Stone Redekstics

Postmaster and Aide Clash Over Post Office Rules

Postmaster Wythe Peyton of Asheville told a hearing of postoffice officials he can no longer work with supervisor E. L. Bishop. Peyton cited failure to enforce personnel rules amid discrimination complaints raised by B. E. Singleton. Bishop testified any violations stemmed from the postmaster's policies.

Washington Wythe Peyton Asheville Postoffice Department E. L. Bishop Bishop Postoffice Rep. Redden D-Nc B. E. Singleton

Ponds Supplying Water For Sheep On English Downs

Dew ponds in England provide a steady drinking water supply for sheep without rainfall for months. Water level is thought to be sustained by condensation of atmospheric moisture. Snakes shed their skins once or more each year.

Downs England

Meritlicated Foot Powder Promises Quick Relief

Burning feet cause misery and facial signs. Meritficated Powder offers instant moisture, odor banishment, and a “walking on air” feel. Unconditional money back offer applies, with counters selling for 50 cents.

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