Ministers up for reassignment in High Point and Thomasville
Three Local Methodist ministers in Point and one in Thomasville face reassignment as four to tenures end in the Western North Carolina conference. Names include Rev. Wilson O. Weldon, Rev. W. Johnson, Rev. T. E. Strickland, and Rev. P. A. Oakley, with details on current charges and years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point
Thomas
Ethh
Western North Rolina
Asheville
Wilson O. Weldon
First Methodist Church
W. Johnson
Highland Method Church
T. FE. Strick
Welch Memorial
H Point
P. A. Oakley
Lee's Chapel
High Point
Thomasville
Weldon
W. A. Lambeth
Greensio
Greensboro
C. E. Roz
Zelle
Asheboro
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Calvary
C. B. Newton
First
Wilson Q. Weldon
Highland
Lebanon
C. W. Bates
Lindsay Memorial
W. F. Elliott
Main Street
E. M. Jones
Oak View
N. L. Oliver
Rankin Memorial
S.V. Taylor
Ward Street
C. M. McKinney
T. E. Strickland
Wesley Memorial
Paul Hardin
Jamestown-Oakdale
W. O. Goode
Mitchell's Grove
A. Burgess
Archdale- Fairfield
W. B. Penny
Ashe+boro Central
M. G. Tuttle
H. F. Duncan
West Bend
D. A. Payne
Denton
B. Nifong
W. R. Jacks
Randleman
M. Needham
Randlemar
J. C. Gentry
A. B. Koestline
H. R. Simpson
Thomasville Main Street
L. B. Hayes
D. A. Oakley
Trinity Bethel
Vast Locust Outbreaks Reported Across Continents
A 1889 locust swarm crossed the Red Sea covering two square miles per the Encyclopedia Britannica. A second massive swarm reportedly traveled from west Africa to England, signaling extraordinary migratory peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sea
Encyclopedia Britannica
Africa
England
Church School Teachers Installed at Wesley Memorial
At Wesley Memorial Methodist Church the 1946 47 church school year began with 83 officers and teachers publicly installed during the 11 o'clock service led by Rev Paul Hardin Jr The September 1945 to 1946 attendance rose from 444 to 620 on average with a Sunday high of 708.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Paul Hardin
Harry G. Bell
C. S. Welborn
W. L. Watson
Fred P. Ingram
H. W. McCain
J. R. Adams
Clyde Chernault
W. Martine Barker
J B. Lovelace
P. B. Kirkman
W. L. Jackson
Ed i Gurley
O. Delk Smith
A. E .Poston
W. R. Morrow
J. W. Lindsay
Iris Gaither
R. M. Bundy
Birtie White
L. R. Terry
T. Beam J
Maggie Sheloff
Ray Nibbilink
R. O. Bundy
Nancy Woollen
George McLarty
Henry A. Foscue
Raymond Hutchins
Joe Foley
J. B. Lovelace
Jack Hunsucker
W. W. Hodgin
L. A. Welch
T. R. Zimmerman
Helen Marie Sheloff
R. S. Sechrest
R. F. Pendergrass, Jr
R. A. Freedie
Elsie Smith
Aubrey Dunbar
M. J. Harriss
J. A. Johnson
Curtis Smithdeal
T. A. Tilden
Howard Wright
Leroy Miller
E. A. Sumner
Margaret Austin
Arthur Kirkman
J. G. Doggett
W. B. Hall
Mary Briles
G. L Humphreys
Woman's Wesley
T. W. Sprinkle
W. A. Bivinson Wesley
C. D. Thompson
Unusual Defense Line Emerges In Mayfair Bridge Match
In a Mayfair Bridge Club duplicate, Alfred Englander as West faced a strong pair. With bidding signaling slim defense, Englander employed a surprise six of clubs opening. Declarer overruled dummy’s club nine, and the hand hinged on how many trump rounds he could safely cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfair
New York
Alfred O. Englander
Declarer
Dummy
Bridge hand briefing from a deal with no play summary
Bridge bidding sequence shows South opened 1 no trump, West overcalled 4 spades, North passed, East passed. Final contract 4 spades by South after a prearranged auction. Players AKJ7 i132 K954 and KQ84 indicate strong unbalanced hands across the table.
Suit-Directing Play Turns Edge to Englander
A bridge hand shows the danger of a club ruff when a player misreads danger. The ace of hearts remains hidden as East wins the lead and returns clubs, allowing Englander to ruff and defeat a safe contract. The article notes that leading the lowest card signals the leader’s entry in the other non trump suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West
Englander
Therfore
Mrs. J. M. Cates Dies At Her Home On Mill Street
Mrs. J M Cates 61 of 223 Mill Street died Monday afternoon after a year long illness. Born August 12 1885 in Alamance County she was the daughter of Almetta Foster and Bright Murry. She is survived by husband J P Cates two daughters Mrs J Lamb and Mrs W F Childress a son William J Cates three sisters and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday at her High Point home and at 3 pm at Mt Zion Baptist Church with Rev S W Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mt Zion Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Fails
W. F. Childress
High Point
William Jasper Cates
Norvis Jones
Glenn Raven
Jasper Wheeley
Hillsboro
Murphy Clark
Haw River
Walker Funeral Home
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Liberty
Superintendent Presented With Silver Tray
The retiring J A Johnson of Wesley Memorial Methodist church school received a silver tray from officers and teachers at the officer and teacher installation. After seven years as superintendent, Johnson steps down at his own request. Harry G Bell begins his duties this week as his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Johnson
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Paul Hardin, Jr
Johnson
Harry G. Bell
Notable Nazi Leaders Convicted in War Crimes Trial
Key defendants convicted on count one include Goering, Ribbentrop, Keitel, Rosenberg, Jodl and Von Neurath among eight. Count two saw twelve of sixteen defendants convicted, highlighting Goering Hess Ribbentrop Keitel Rosenberg Rider Neurath Frick Funk Doenitz and Seyss Inquart. Acquittals included Franz von Papen Hjalmar Schacht Hans Fritsche and Albert Speer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk
Grand
Erich Jaeder
Franz von Papen
Hjalmar Schacht
Hans Fritsche
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Karl Doenitz
Germany
Fuehrer
Baldur von Schirach
Hitler
Albert Speer
Goer
Ribbentrop
Wilhelm Keitel
Alfred Rosenberg
Erich Raeder
Alfred Jodl
Constantin von Neurath
Goering
Keitel
Nosenberg
Jodl
von Neurath
Hess
Rosenberg
Rider
Neurath
Wilhelm Frick
Bohemia and
Moravia
Walter Funk
Reichsbank
Arthur Seyss- Inquart
Netherlands
Schacht
von Papen
Fritz Saucke
Landlords Seek 127 Eviction Permits at Local Office
Local landlords filed 127 requests to the OPA rent control office for eviction action in September. The head, F. Jones, outlined two certificate types and rules for notices, with 97 cases for nonpayment or lease violations and 30 for other landlord needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA Rent Control Office
F. Jones
Rent Control Office
Jones
OPA
Party Planned To Fete Miss Kennedy Engagement
A bridge party is planned for Thursday evening to honor Miss Jacque Kennedy whose engagement to Robert J. Call of Ann Arbor Michigan was announced by her mother Mrs George W Sutton. Hostess will be Mrs Marion C Vestal with Mrs Howard M Raper at 1107 Rotary Drive. Guests invited for 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Kennedy
Robert J. Call
Ann Arbor
Mich
George W. Sutton
Marion C. Vestal
Howard M. Raper
Rotary Drive
Markets Improve in Spots as Leaders Falter
NY October market update shows gains for some issues amid continued weakness in many leaders while bonds and commodities slip. Cotton futures open down. October and December prices lower with noon quotes indicating broad declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republic Steel
Bethlehem
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Douglas Aircraft
North Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
U. S. Gypsum
Union Carbide
Dow Chemical
Uvene-Illinois
American Tobacco Common
Santa Fe
Norfolk & Western
Woolworth
Sears Roebuck
American Telephone
Western Union
Electric Power & Light
Allied Chemical
Eastman Kodak
Cotton and Wool Markets Hold Steady as OPA Ceilings Studied
New York buyers and sellers watched the cotton textile market as OPA ceilings for October prompted cautious activity. Prices were generally satisfactory and predictions pointed to larger sales of roads. Wool goods offered spring lines with steady prices while rayon buyers eyed Thursday talks between industry reps and OPA officials on possible grey goods price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
OPA
Rayon Industry
Potatoes Prices and Shipments Across States
Chicago market report shows arrivals 118 on track 229 total 0, shipments 839. Idaho Russet Burbanks sell at 2.75 to 2.35, Colorado Red McClures 2.55 to 2.60 washed and 2.30 to 2.35 unwash ed, Wisconsin Bliss Triumphs 2.40 washed, Chippewas 2.00 washed, South Dakota Bliss Triumphs 2.55 washed, Michigan Pontiacs 2.00 unwashed, North Dakota Bliss Triumphs 1.90 unwashed, Cobblers 2.50 washed. North Dakota Cobblers Commercial size 1.65 to 1.70 unwashed. Idaho Russet Burbanks utility grade 1.85 to 1.95 washed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Idaho
North Dakota Bliss Triumphs
U. S
North Dakota Cobblers
North Dakota Cobjlers
Negro Shot Woman Held On $800 Bond In Greensboro
Clifton Maxwell Matthews, 30, a Negro, was bound over to superior court after appearing before Judge D. C. MacRae in municipal court on a charge of shooting Daisy Smith, a Negro woman of Smith Street. He is held in the county jail in Greensboro on $800 bond and is accused of stealing a gun from Pierce Grocery Store, shooting the woman, returning the gun, and fleeing from officers for two hours before capture. The Smith woman’s leg wound is not serious. Also, Carl Myers Lackey, 31, of Thomasville, was fined for liquor violations at West End service station, implicated in raids that led to the station being padlocked. Frank Aulbert Jr. is jailed in Greensboro on larceny charges with $3,000 bond. Joseph L. Mallo was sent to the county farm for 30 days for assault. Jackie Loraine Carroll and Jack Butner received 30-day sentences for public drunkenness and drunkenness respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Maxwell Matthews
D. C. MacRae
Daisy Smith
Smith Street
Greensboro
Matthews
Pierce
Smith
Carl Myers Lackey
Thomasville
West End
Frank Aulbert, Jr
Joseph L. Mallo
Jackie Loraine Carroll
Jack Butner
VFW Plans Three-Month Membership Campaign
The local VFW post will run an intensive three month drive with new cards valid through 1947. Prospective members are invited to visit the post at 416 Broad Street or contact any member. The group has 650 members. obligation night is Monday with 20 initiates, urged attendance by Acting Commander J. F. Sommers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Broad Street
VFW
High Point
J. F. Sommers
Pharmacist Lonnie Sloop Dies After Illness
Lonnie Leburn Sloop died Tuesday night at 9 30 in a local hospital after five weeks of illness. A Rowan County native and registered pharmacist, he worked at McLarty Drug for three years and had previously lived in Spencer. Survived by widow Carey Tuttle Sloop, a brother in Oklahoma City, two sisters in Elizabeth City and Salisbury, he will be taken to Wright's Funeral Home, Salisbury, for services led by Rev. P D Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Leburn Sloop
Sloop
Rowan County
Mc Larty Drug Store
Spencer
Lutheran Church
Cherryville
State Pharmaceutical Association
Masonic Lodge
Elm City
Carey Tuttle Sloop
C. B. Sloop
Oklahoma City
George Seyffert
Elizabeth City
D. W. Plyer
Salisbury
Wright
P. D. Brown
Salisbury Lutheran Church
Christopher Columbus Early English Sojourns
Christopher Columbus traveled to England and sailed in northern seas prior to preparing his voyage of discovery to the New World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
England
New World
Thomasville Man Dies While Visiting Daughter in Greensboro
Harlie W. Rabon aged 77 of 128 Johnson Street Thomasville died early today in Greensboro while visiting his daughter. Born in 1869 in Columbus County he is survived by son Marlie W. Rabon Jr. of Thomasville and daughter Mrs G H Baldwin of Greensboro. Funeral service 3 PM today at Corinth Baptist Church Chadbourn with interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Harlie W. Rabon
Johnson Street
Greensboro
Rabon
Columbus County
Marlie W. Rabon, Jr
G. H. Baldwin
Corinth Baptist Church
Chadbourn
Church
J. M. Shaw Dies After Short Illness at 69
Denton Texas obituary reports J M Shaw 69 died at his home after four days illness Mrs Mittie Hill Shaw his widow survives a daughter Mrs George Lyncon of Thomasville and four sons Earl Denton Kyle Cadwor Clean Asheboro and Clifford Gulfport Miss Funeral from New Hope church Thursday at 3 p m with interment in church cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
J. M. Shaw
Mittie Hill Shaw
George Lyncon
Thomasville
Earl of
Kyle of Cawdor
Asheboro
Clifford
Gulfport
New Hope Church
Church
Mrs. F. P. Nance Dies After Short Illness in Denton
Mrs. F P Nance 78 died at her Denton area home after a three week illness. Survived by three daughters Mae Nance Alton Surratt of Thomasville and Foster Cook of Denton. four sons Edgar Florence S C Gail Waynesboro Mt Clair S C Jake Burlington. Burial at Chapel Hill Methodist church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
F. P. Nance
Mae Nance
Alton Surratt
Thomasville
Foster Cook
Edgar
Florence
S. C
Gail
Waynesboro
Var
Mt. Clair
Jake
Burlington
Chapel Hill Methodist Church
Church
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Yenes
Ae Hs
Hie
McKenney
William E. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
Val
J. M. Cates
Mill Street
Miss Kennedy
Ue Egea
America
Portland Cement Association
State Planters Bank Bidg
Richmond
Lonnie L. Sloop
Brent Master
New Amsterdam
New York City
Vicks
E. Commerce
United Wallpaper New Style
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