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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1946
Page
5
Casual column recounts cleaning ashes on Armistice Day while pondering whether wars end oppression. The author blends personal memory with historic battles and hopes for lasting peace, urging vigilance and renewed effort to honor those who died for a safer world.
Hyde county farmer Cox fed up with a cow that leaped a 15 foot fence after panels were added. Brownie cost him a fortune and was killed before moon stunts could begin. Manchester cow Clarissa reportedly stopped factory duties, wrecked a rectory, and toppled five cowboys in a 15 hour search for company.
A fragmentary quip by Harry to Hannegan praises recovery and hints at a 1948 win while joking about elephant fare. It notes wildlife conservation in the United States dating to the 17th century in a humorous sports column snippet.
Clarence C. Frazier aged 52, a retired schoolteacher and farmer, died after a long illness at his Trinity area home. A 10 o'clock family service featured two songs by a duet of colored women. A 11 o'clock service at Prospect Methodist, with Rev. Ves tal, Plyler, and Epperson officiating, followed. Pallbearers included Prett B. Frazier, John Frazier Jr, Shufford Frazier, Curt G. Reddick, Ivey Reddick, and T. G. Dunlap. Interment was in the family plot at the church cemetery.
Funeral services for Alvin E. Teetor vice president and superintendent of the High Point Glass and Decorative company will be held Wednesday at 4 PM in his home 1304 Forrest avenue Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery The body was moved to the home this afternoon Surviving are the widow Myrtle Hall Teetor three sons Dennis A High Point Robert E Wilmington and Pfc James Hall Teetor with the army in Athens Greece a daughter Mrs John Millard High Point and nine grandchildren
A Boston shop slashes the price of red ink bottles from 25 cents to 10 cents, signaling aggressive discounting as business improves. Local shoppers rush to stock up on the bargain.
Jefferson Medical College students reported a theft at a medical fraternity. A door, an icebox, and a food locker were accessed and food items including a baked ham and roast beef were taken. The loss was discovered and deemed a successful illicit operation.
A 30 foot tower near Lovell Maine hosts the siren once used to alert New York during war years. It now serves as a fire alarm signal controlled remotely from the local telephone office switchboard.
The shotgun reached full or near full development in England by about 1800. Barrels length weight stock size and shot size were determined by trial and error in early English practice.
A coroner inquest was set for four World War II veterans killed in an explosion at a filling station near Kershaw South Carolina. The deceased were Stacey Griffon Landon Faile Raymond Barfield and Charles William Connell. Injuries spared Jack Outen and Jesse Griffon. A sheriff said a shipment of explosives including fireworks and ammunition was stored at the station.
Winthrop College students vote to retain traditional navy and white uniforms. By 827 to 308 the 1946 group affirmed rules requiring solid navy or white clothing or navy skirts with white blouses, continuing a long standing dress code started in 1896.
Two Republican senators urged major revisions to the national labor relations act. Senator Ball of Minnesota called for banning the closed shop and proposed scrapping the labor relations board. He supported direct access to court for affected workers. Senator Ferguson of Michigan urged broader revisions and creation of labor courts for key industries.
In Raleigh on November 12, with 1850 of 1929 precincts reporting the proposed constitutional expense fund for state legislators trailed 137,357 to 137,436. Several counties had not yet returned results. A second amendment allowing women on juries passed decisively with 178,351 for and 123,713 against.
Albemarle resident Grady Boyd was jailed without charge in connection with the fatal shooting of year old Adolphus J. Hinson. Deputy Tarleton said Hinson was shot twice while in a car with friends in downtown Albemarle. One passenger, rd Hathcock, told investigators that Boyd fired the shots from behind the steering wheel.
A Sports Afield note explains that a young puppy loses its milk teeth and develops permanent teeth around the four month mark, marking a key stage in canine development.
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