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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1948
Page
27
A new floor at Madison Square Garden costs 150000 dollars and includes 13 miles of piping to freeze ice for hockey games and ice shows. It was completed by 200 workers in four weeks. The text also notes ancient Egyptian weather forecasting from temple summits.
Eastern standard baseline for program times. central subtracts one hour, mountain subtracts two hours. Local stations may shift relay times to fit schedules. Last minute changes are not included.
A crowded Sunday afternoon and evening lineup features numerous programs from Talkbe News Commentary to The Jack Benny Show and Roy Rogers, with sports, mystery, and music specials across multiple stations and times. The grid lists programs like You Are There, Sherlock Holmes, Take It or Leave It, and Dancing Continued, highlighting a era of diverse radio entertainment across bands, dramas, and variety acts.
Greece's new liberal coalition cabinet asks parliament for a vote of confidence and suspends meetings to launch a drive against communist guerrillas. Premier Sophoulis outlines a relentless economic and military program, with Venizelos maneuvering to topple the government and parliament expected to vote next week.
In New Haven, ex-sheriff J Edward Slavin travels the country with two mobile jails showing youths the consequences of crime. The project, backed by radio programs and a Boys Village in Milford, aims to deter first offenders by firsthand exposure to jail life and its penalties.
Kathleen Romano, two and a half, found beaten in a basement in Derby Connecticut. Mrs Michael Sadlon, 30, held by police after neighbors alerted authorities. Kathleen died at Griffin Hospital from a crushed skull. Sadlon reportedly told neighbor she and her family were harmed by others. Officer Ferrara and two other policemen questioned Sadlon at headquarters.
In Elizabeth City a powder believed to hex Judge Chester Morris was found under his chair in Pasquotank court. The incident occurred during a noon recess and the culprit remains unknown as February term trials proceed and docketed defendants face court.
Joe J. Kirkman a High Point farmer and carpenter died Saturday at 11 15 AM at his home after a ten month illness. Born March 1 1900 in Guilford County he was married November 26 1924 to Myrtle Cox and is survived by a son L E Kirkman a grandson five brothers and four sisters plus a wide circle of relatives. Funeral at Vickery Methodist Church Monday at 2 PM with ministers J L Johnson Jr Milton Hadley and E W Jones. Burial in Vickery Cemetery with body returned to home Sunday evening.
Funeral services for Gilbert G Brown aged 45 of 519 Centennial Avenue will be conducted Sunday at 5 p m in Jamestown Methodist Church by Rev Paxton Dixon and Rev il Hardin Jr. The body lies at the family home 519 Centennial Ave until shortly before 2 p m Sunday when it will be taken to the church for the service.
Funeral service for Charlie Daniel Sink was held at Four Ye Church on English Street Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Rev W L Hicks and Rev O L Brower officiated. Pallbearers were Troy Robbins Irvin Robbins Ferrell Sink Rod rick Reece Reitzel Sink and John Reece. Burial followed in Floral Garden Cemetery.
Mrs. Carrie Young Sechriest of Efland and formerly Lexington Rt 2 died in a Raleigh hospital after a lengthy illness. Survived by husband Lee and eight children. services pending the funeral arrangements at Green Funeral Home.
Mrs. W C Childress 65 of Sophia Rt 1 died yesterday at home. Services set for Sunday at 1 30 p m at Carraway Church Flint Hill with Rev Charlie Lamberth presiding. Burial will follow in Floral Gardens Cemetery High Point.
Gatesville jury returns a verdict of unavoidable accident after brief deliberation in the death of Clarence Phillips 27 year old Perquimans representative elect killed in an automobile wreck near the Virginia Carolina line on November 13. Evidence included testimony from Highway Patrolman Wagoner and Mrs. Yates who described the fatal collision and the overturned car. A pint of liquor was found in Phillips car along with another pint in broken seal. A frozen storage process promises cheese that resembles fresh cottage cheese.
Louis F. Owen and Mrs. Owen presented Moravian College and Theological Seminary of Bethlehem with a $100000 gift. Owen, a former traffic manager for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, retired in 1948 after 48 years and served as city alderman and water-system founder. He and Mrs. Owen, formerly Mary Barrow, have long resided in Winston-Salem.
The Ridge family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of Homer M. Ridge Sr. They also thank for beautiful floral designs and sign as the Family of Homer M. Ridge Sr.
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