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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1949
Page
27
The Highway Safety Division reports higher deaths and injuries among pedestrians across groups with 25 to 34 being most affected. In the third quarter 175 people died when vehicles left roadways, 189 from multi vehicle collisions, 134 struck by vehicles, and 27 bicyclists killed, plus 22 overturns and 18 vehicle train or animal related deaths.
Investigators found more than 1000 carats of diamonds packed in medicine bottles and boxes in the trunk of Mrs Linda Belle Titus Knox. The 94 year old recluse died November 9 at 1500 West Jackson Boulevard in Chicago. Value and appraisal pending. Cash of 5000 and 22000 in uncashed checks were also found along with old postal money orders.
Workers report afternoon collections for the YMCA building fund drive with a running total broadcast across WHPE and WMFR. Special programs and recorded statements from leading High Pointers will air, and the radio will dispatch cars to areas to maintain drive momentum.
The YMCA project outlines a multi floor complex with a steel frame and prefabricated concrete or steel joists. First floor includes separate lobbies for boys and men, a game room, library, snack bar, and pool area. Second floor houses gym, all purpose room, and offices. Third and fourth floors to be dormitories with sunbathing on the roof.
About 150 attendees from North Carolina and nearby states travel to Raleigh for a three day Occupational Vision Congress at North Carolina State College. Delegates will hear speakers and reports on vision research with Governor Scott andCommander R R Sullivan among presenters. Senator Clyde Hoey is set as the main speaker at the optometric society meeting tomorrow night.
Georgia maintained legal lotteries through 1877, with some operated by the state government, marking the end of official lottery activity in the era.
A medical column explains skin cancers are easily noticed and require prompt treatment. It discusses early cure possibilities and multiple methods including surgery, X ray, and electric needle, noting combined approaches may improve outcomes and emphasizing expert care.
The article promotes early Christmas mail with heavy cardboard and sturdy wrapping for parcel post items. It notes 70 pound weight limits and 100 inch length and girth maximums, and advises placing the recipient address inside outer wrappings. It suggests using do not open until Christmas stickers on packages and envelopes.
A local appeal urges residents to commit to a three year pledge to fund a new YMCA building set for completion next year. The plan emphasizes manageable monthly or periodic payments, noting typical loan terms and urging participation when receiving pledge cards.
Obituary items note Jett L Welborn of 808 Morris Street died at his daughter's home Thursday noon. Funeral at Main Street Methodist Church Saturday at 2 conducted by Rev Wilbur G McFarland and others with quartet and soloists, interment at Hopewell cemetery Randolph County. Also Nathanj S Andrews 75 retired mail carrier of Sunset Avenue Asheboro died after long illness. funeral Sunday 3 pm at First Methodist Church, burial Charlotte Methodist Cemetery. Mrs Luther Flemming 52 died, funeral Saturday 10:20 am from Deep Creek Friends Church Yadkin County. burial church cemetery.
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