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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1948

Page

2

Westerners Press UN For Action On German Crisis

Western powers push the United Nations for action as Russia demands a four power approach. Moscow asserts the Security Council lacks jurisdiction over the German question and Berlin crisis. Britain says Russia’s move does not alter the situation. The three Western powers say talks cannot cover Germany’s status until the Soviet blockade of Berlin ends.

Ting Security Council Berlin Russia Moscow Secure Council Agreet Germany Paris Brin

New Homes Ready for Sale in Sherwood Golf Subdivision

A spokesman for Sherwood Development Corp of Marle Virginia says 187 new homes in Golf Tide No 2 sub-section near the golf course are ready for immediate sale. Homes priced with 10 percent down offer 32 designs with two or three bedrooms, garages, aluminum screens, steps, automatic water heater, oil burner, and rock wool insulation. veterans gain priority.

Sherwoodlopment Corporation Marle

Snarl-Proof Iron and Swivel Wrist-Action Reveal

A new heart of a snarl-proof iron device features swivel wrist action designed for flexible handling. Details suggest enhanced safety and ease of use with rapid movement and durable construction.

Fire Chief Ingram Seeks Fire Prevention at Local Schools

Fire Chief E K Ingram urged Gre city firefighters to focus on prevention during school inspections this week. He said early detection and proper inspection can prevent fires and injuries as six inspection teams cover multiple high schools and grade schools. Superintendent Charles F Carroll backed the program and pledged cooperation.

E. K. Ingram Ingram Gre Cc. S. Canady J. P. Jones M. S. Motes Charles F. Carroll

Dewey Expected to Campaign Across Midwest and East

Dewey plans a Monday start with a formal Pittsburg speech and a sweep through Oklahoma Missouri and a St Paul stop on October 15. Truman heads to New York this week with an Albany appearance Friday. A possible Dewey Truman meeting looms if Dewey remains in Albany. The Times editorial endorsement and a Buffalo Courier Express poll boost Dewey’s November prospects.

Pittsburgh New York Southwest Oklahoma Missouri St. Paul Truman Albany Dewey Pawling New York Times Lucian Warren Buffalo Courier Express

Discharging Of Firearms Charge Against Man

Otis Fant a 34 year old Thomasville man faces a discharging firearms within city charge in recorder's court on October 15. Police say Fant was arrested after shooting squirrel nests from trees with a shotgun near Moore street and was released on a $50 bond.

Thomasville Otis Fant Recorder’s Court Paul Shore Moore Street Fant

Cattle Show Arena Plan Referred to Committee

Greensboro officials refer the cattle show arena project to the agricultural committee after county agent J S Wagoner presents plans. The arena to be built at the county home would cost 15000 dollars with 10000 allotted. Committee members are Charles J Hunt and Lloyd Amos. report due at the November meeting. Elasticity note on human bones follows.

Greensboro Spcl J. S. Wagoner Charles J. Hunt Lloyd Amos

Plane Sends Out Distress Signals

A twin engined DC-3 flying from Teterboro New Jersey to Miami sent distress signals after taking off without a civil aeronautics flight plan. The field at Teterboro is used by non scheduled passenger aircraft to Puerto Rico.

Teterboro N. J Miami Puerto Rico Civil Aeronautics Flight Plan

Plane Missing Between Charleston and Nassau With 21 Aboard

A twin engine charter airliner with 21 people aboard is presumed down at sea between Charleston, South Carolina, and Nassau, Bahamas. The aircraft owned by New England Air Express of Teterboro New Jersey exhausted its fuel at 4 45 a m EST and was last heard at 1 44 a m Mayday. The Civil Aeronautics Administration says an accident is presumed to have occurred.

Miami Fla Charleston S.C Nassau Bahamas Civil Aeronautics Administration New England Air Express Company Teterboro N. J CAA

Coast Guard reports refueling miss at Lumberton stop

The Coast Guard said a vessel on the route faced a difficult check and did not land at Lumberton North Carolina for a planned refueling last night.

Coast Guard Lumberton N. C

Government Troops Seize Port of Callao in Peru Revolt

Government forces retook the Port of Callao after a brief revolt by sailors and civilians. insurgents used warships and heavy naval installations before government infantry, tanks, and planes crushed the revolt. Casualty numbers were not released, but officials indicated many dead and wounded.

Lima Peru Callao

Jaycees Highlight Benefits Of Chamber Program

The Thomasville Jaycees announce a 13 week radio series on the history and functions of the chamber of commerce. The first Amer ican Broadcasting company program airs Tuesday at 10 30 PM on WMFR High Point and will run weekly to inform local businessmen about organizing and operating a Thomasville chamber.

Thomasville Chamber of Commerce American Broadcasting Company WMFR High Point Jaycee Committee

Local Firemen Answer 2 Calls On Week End

Firemen answered two calls between midnight Saturday and noon today. They extinguished a living room fire at 1316 EF Commerce Street in a Morris Barrier occupied home last night, after a 7 57 p m call, returning at 8 30 with no extensive damage. Today an auto fire in the 100 block of E Washington drew crews at 7 45 and they left at 7 55 with slight damage. Per capita apple consumption cited as half an apple daily per person.

Morris Barrier Commerce Street E. Washington

Local Men Serving Their Country in Tokyo with Eighth Army

Sergeant First Class Thomas B. Allen of High Point NC has arrived in Tokyo to serve with the Occupation Forces at the 49th Medical General Hospital. Private Billy Wagoner of High Point NC joins the 1st Cavalry Division 8th Cavalry Regiment. Donald L. Staton S.R. completed basic training in San Diego and is furloughing with his mother before returning to submarine school in New London Connecticut.

Eighth Army Tokyo Japan Thomas B. Allen High Point North Carolina 49Th Medical General Hospital St. Luke's International Medical Center Tsukiji Municipal Hospital 49Th Far East Charles L. Gandy United States Shirley Adele Allen Meredith Street Billy Wagoner 1St Cavalry Division 8Th Cavalry Regiment R. G. Wagoner Route 4 Wagoner Army Fort Jackson South Carolina Tokyo-Yokohamate Donald L. Staton S.R San Dego California L. T. Staton Clara Cox San Diego New London

Tuck Invites Thurmond For Breakfast At Richmond

Governor Tuck announced he would host Governor J. Strom Thurmond and Mrs. Thurmond for breakfast at the Virginia mansion on October 9. He offered no interpretation of the invite and kept his political position private. Thurmond is slated to speak in Richmond on October 8 with three addresses planned.

Richmond Tuck J. Strom Thurmond States Rights South Carolina Maryland William Preston Lane, Jr Thurmond

Man Rescued From Cape Fear River Island

Robert Dosher was rescued early today from a small island west of Snow Marsh in the Cape Fear River North Carolina by a coast guard vessel from Oak Island lifeboat Station. He was found after searches began yesterday when he failed to return from Walden Creek to Southport and was in weak condition. Dosher reportedly lost his 14 foot motorboat and coast guard did not disclose his home address or further details.

Norfolk Robert Dosher Snow Marsh Cape Fear River North Carolina Coast Guard Dosher Oak Island Wilmington Walden Creek Southport

Developer of Blowing Rock Buried Today

CHARLOTTE Oct 4 Da vid J Craig who helped develop Blowing Rock as a summer resort was buried here today. He died yesterday after several months illness. Craig, born in Gastonia, lived in Statesville from 1904 to 1929 as secretary treasurer of Henkel Craig Livestock Co. He later rose to executive roles with firms that built the golf course and modernized Green Park hotel at Blowing Rock. He was active in the Shrine order and led Oasis temple as potentate in 1934.

Orchestra Leader Dies In California

Sacramento Calif Oct 4 AP Jan Savitt 39 an orchestra leader died in Sacramento County hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage. Savitt was stricken en route for an engagement at Memorial auditorium. Mrs Savitt flew from Los Angeles to be at his bedside.

Sacramento Calif Jan Savitt Sacramento County Hospital Savitt Memorial Auditorium

White House painted white since 1814 hides burn marks

Britannica notes the White House was repainted white in 1814 to mask burn marks from the British raid during the War of 1812. The iconic exterior has remained white since then, shaping its famous appearance.

White House

Two Men Bound Over On Robbery Charges

Two men bound over to Superior Court for breaking and entering larceny and receiving after probable cause was found in Municipal court. Oneill Johnson of 528 East High street and Douglas Archie of 1213 Olga Street indicted for breaking into seven boxcars on the Southern railroad and stealing 120 pounds of sugar. They will appear before a Guilford county grand jury for dismissal or true bill before higher court.

Oneill Johnson East High Street Douglas Archie Olga Street Southern Railroad Guilford County Thomas Hedspeth Harry Burleson A. Adams Joseph Hill Walter Ompson Perry Raeford Ernest Waden Walter Witcher James Hoover Karl Clary Ralph Slate Henry M

Cold Reach Slashes Northeast With Subfreezing Readings

Weather bulletin shows low temperatures across the northeast with Concord New Hampshire at 22 degrees the coldest. Cadillacs Michigan 25 Cadillac, Land O Lakes Wisconsin 27 Albany New York 28 Brookville Pennsylvania 29 Erie Pennsylvania 30.

Chicago Concord N. H Cadillac Mich Land O’ Lakes Wis Albany Brookville Erie

First High Point Inductees Report For Physical Exams

Local draft officials announce that 18 men from Local Board No. 42 will undergo pre induction physical examinations on October 18 with some slated for induction around November 22. Main station at High Point expects first inductees by October 11 from nearby counties. Processing unit staffing includes Enlisted Reserve Corps volunteers and civilian typists are being interviewed.

Mrs. Woods Ends Life by Drowning in Nearby Well

Mrs. John Woods 49 of Jamestown Rt 1 drowned in a well near her home yesterday. Guilford County coroner Dr. W W Harvey ruled death by self action. Funeral services set for Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist church Tuesday at 3 pm with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by husband, four children, two sisters, two brothers, and her mother. Body to lie in state one hour starting 2 pm at the church.

John Woods Jamesstown Rt. 1 Guilford County W. W. Harvey Woods Greensboro Son County Randall Minnie Smith Bodenheimer John R. Wood Jamestown E. C. Hedrick Mary S. Wood Henry Presnell Edward Lewis Wood Robert Jesse Wood Leovolda Reed Claudia Sills Frank Charlie Bodenheimer Randall Bodenheimer Abbotts Creek Yow Greensboro Road

Scout Troop 20 Wins District Field Day Honors

Scout Troop No. 20 of First Presbyterian Church edged Troop 13 of Emmanuel Lutheran by four points to take top honors in the High Point district Field Day. Troop 20’s Dr. N R Callahan accepted the banner as Scoutmaster Paul Hope of Troop 13 received second. Third place went to Spring Hill Methodist Troop 1 with 41 points.

First Presbyterian Church High Point Emmanuel Lutheran Church N. R. Callahan Paul Hope Spring Hill Methodist Church Troop Milfred Byerly

Thomasville Council Sets Meeting on Parking Meters Tonight

The Thomasville city council meets tonight in a regular session at City Hall with a public hearing on street parking meters. The Thomasville Merchants Association plans to oppose meters, and a large audience is expected to attend possibly in the courtroom. Council may also discuss a council-approved bond issue election.

Thomasville Thomasville Merchants Association

Fort Caswell to become North Carolina park

The state board of conservation and development will ask the War Assets Administration to transfer Fort Caswell to North Carolina for a park. Chairman George W. Gillette will lead negotiations with WAA officials in Atlanta.

Wilmington State Board of Conservation and Development War Assets Administration Fort Caswell North Carolina George W. Gillette Atlanta WAA

Colored Community Chest Team Plans Fund Drive Meeting

The Colored Community Chest Team will meet Wednesday at 8 p m at Haizli Funeral home Colonel John Langford announced Captains James W Ross James Rowe Mrs Mahala Gripper Mrs M B Byrd Miss Mytrolene L Graye S S Whitted and S E Burford named to lead divisions

Community Chest Haizli Funeral Home John Langford James W. Ross James Rowe Mahala Gripper M. B. Byrd Mytrolene L. Graye S. S. Whitted S. E. Burford

Sound duration ranges for English vowel sounds

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica the length of vowel sounds in English spoken at typical speed varies from 0.47 to 0.255 seconds.

Calotabs Advertisement Warns of Digestive Ailments

An old medicine ad claims Calotabs cure a range of indigestion problems from bad taste in the mouth to constipation and gas. It touts Calotabs as a laxative antiseptic diuretic and digestive remedy with sugar coated tablets and night time dosing, urging readers to follow label directions.

Llow

Police Find No Trace Of Hardison Girl

Thomasville deputies searching for 14 year old Thelma Mae Hardison who vanished from home nearly two weeks ago after reportedly going to Winston-Salem with an 18 year old married woman. The companion, Mrs Woodrow Sowers, is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and faces prosecution October 11.

Thomasville Davidson County Thelma Mae Hardison Here Winston-Salem Hardison Woodrow Sowers

Strom Thurmond to Speak in High Point Tomorrow

Dixiecrat presidential candidate J. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina will address an audience tomorrow at noon on the steps of the county building in High Point. No additional appearances are announced, but his wife and state Dixiecrat leaders are expected to join.

Strom Thurmond High Point J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina Dixiecrat

Raleigh Grandmaster to visit High Point Odd Fellows

Charles Warren of Raleigh state Grandmaster will visit the High Point Odd Fellows lodge Tuesday night for an official lodge visit.

High Point Charles Warren Raleigh Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Lodge

Navy Opens 2000 Cadet Entry in Aviation Programs

The U S Navy announced it will open the door to 2000 Naval Aviation Cadets and 650 Aviation Ensigns in flight training. Eligible men include those with two years of college and college graduates who may join Regular Navy as officers. Cadets receive $75 during training and $291 to $372 monthly as officers, with assignment near their preferred entry date.

U. S. Navy Navy Naval Reserve Regular Fleet Air Groups

Hasty High School Glee Club Elects Officers in Start

The Hasty high school glee club directed by Carey F. Davis held its first meeting of the year in September 31. Officers elected were President George Saintsing, Vice President Jacqueline Bailey, Secretary Nancy Cecil, and Treasurer Joanne Meredith. About 20 new students joined, bringing total membership to 82.

Hasty High School Glee Club Carey F. Davis George Saintsing Jacqueline Bailey Nancy Cecil Joanne Meredith

Woman Recovers from Rheumatic Pain with TRU-AID

A High Point woman described severe rheumatic stiffness in her elbow and shoulder keeping her arm frozen. After taking TRU-AID she could lift her arm, swelling subsided, and she felt improved overall. The ad claims three medicinal ingredients tackle the source of pain. Sold at local drug stores.

High Point

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