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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1946
Page
7
A New York hair dresser argues against cutting long hair, offering three reasons. Long locks show sheen and color best, require minimal upkeep, and suit four basic styles while appealing to men.
Mr and Mrs John L Rothrock returned from Columbus Ohio where Fred Gilliam married Miss Ralphene Rouse Saturday at First Presbyterian church. The couple will live here with Gilliam as office manager for Simpson Motor Lines.
A historical note states that one third of the continental United States consists of forest land. The claim highlights vast timbered regions and the role of forests in national resources.
A historical note states that in China a man who cannot pay debts faces the confiscation of his house door as a symbolic or practical repercussion. This highlights traditional or local enforcement ideas surrounding debt obligations.
R R Ragan Commissioner will auction multiple Guilford County tracts on October 30 1946 at 10 A M in High Point NC under Superior Court order Ex Parte Ragan et al. Bids start with one quarter cash and balance in three notes due 6 12 18 months at 6 percent interest subject to court confirmation.
A Lexham Bridge Club hand features a rare defensive grand coup as West overtrumps partner, preventing declarer from making. The article also covers a Thomasville Lions Club meeting with a Disney film and local business remarks, noting anniversaries and upcoming drives.
Archie Anderson son of Mr and Mrs A R Anderson of 705 Grace Street was honored at a birthday dinner on Monday September 30 marking his fourteenth birthday. Attending besides his parents were Mrs Rebecca Anderson his grandmother S Sgt John Ellis Jr and wife of Arlington Virginia his uncle and aunt Harry F Anderson of Louisville Kentucky another uncle Mrs Gretel Crobar of Washington DC another aunt Miss Velma Allerman and Miss Mary Laughlin of High Point.
Winston-Salem Civitan members heard Pat Ornsby urge a brighter view of life through humor not gloom. He shared five personal traits to cultivate and stressed laughing at oneself. George Ross of Hendersonville attended. Charlies Risch earned attendance banner. next luncheon replaced by farm barbecue.
The Woman's Wesley class of Main Street Methodist Church will gather tomorrow afternoon at 7 30 with Mrs. Carl Kearns at 604 Willowbrook. Miss Lillian Marlowe hosted the Wesleyan Service Guild executive committee last evening. Ten final plans were made for the fall vesper service and tea on October 13, and the week of prayer was slated for October 25 to 31.
Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church will host the mid week chapel hour at 8 30 p m with Miss Annabel Thompson speaking on Prayer is Stewardship. Miss Martha Hayworth and Miss Dorothy Wells will participate and the choir will sing the guild hymn under Miss Hoskins with organist Mrs Strickland. Guild meets at 7 30 and returns at 9 for social hour. Mothers Prayer Band meets tomorrow at two with Mrs Howard.
The list details PM eastern times for radio programs with notes on corrections by networks too late to adjust. Central and other time shifts apply by subtracting one or two hours. relay times may vary by local stations.
H C Beeson named administrator of the estate of Carl Jones of Guilford County NC. Creditors must present claims by October 3 1947 or be barred. Debtors should settle promptly. Notice dated October 1 1946 and signed by Gaston A Johnson attorney.
North Carolina Education Association backs a 20 percent raise for public school teachers. Association president Charles W. Phillips says the board of education proposal, presented to the advisory budget commission, is the best possible program available at this time.
Fire gutted the Binswanger and Company wholesale glass warehouse in downtown Columbia, with the blaze destroying the building and contents. Fire Chief A McMarsh estimated the loss at $200000 and said the origin of the fire was not determined.
An official source said the Palestine conference adjourned for an indefinite period and Arab delegations likely to return home. The reconvening date will be announced later after the sixth meeting, attended by Foreign Secretary Bevin and Colonial Secretary Hall, which began 22 days ago. Field crickets are noted as outdoor feeders.
City building inspector issues permits to Paul W. Godfrey for a new two story eight room frame house at 319 Phillips street priced about 5000 dollars. Carolina Cotton Batting Company at 614 Barbee street gains permit for a 45 foot one story frame addition on Tate street to serve as a platform.
In Raleigh on October 8 Mrs. Charles W. Tillett of Charlotte and Washington, vice chair of the National Democratic committee, will be the principal speaker. Other speakers include Governor Cherry, Chairman W. B. Umstead, and Josephus Daniels.
High Point veterans sending life insurance premiums to Richmond were urged by John Saintsing of the veterans administration to include adequate identification and policy numbers with all payments. He noted that NST 1 decentralization moved records of High Point insured veterans to Richmond and warned that missing policy numbers and incorrect addresses cause most problems.
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