High Point to Offer Veterans Related Training Programs
The board of school commissioners in High Point plans to offer on the job training and related courses for veterans under a contract between the state vocational education division and the veterans administration. Nile Hunt will supervise the program with classes likely in the evenings and a minimum of ten to twelve students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Commists
High Point
Jes F. Carroll
Tional Education
Eut of Public Instruction
Vet
TED
Bae
Erans Education Committee
Veterans Administration
Nile Hunt
Boys Junior
Carroll
E Mathis
State Vocation Department
W. K. Whitesell
Car-ol
Veteran's Administration
Durham Man Dies After Four Week Illness
Leroy S. Earnhart aged 70 of Durham dies at home after a four week illness. He is survived by his son Leroy T. Earnhart and Mrs. Louise Johnson of High Point and his sister Mrs. Lloyd Flythe of High Point. Funeral services set for Monday at 11:00 AM at Calvary Methodist Church Durham with interment in a Durham cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy S. Earnhart
Dur
Leroy T. Earnhart
Louise Johnson
High Point
Lloyd Flythe
Durham
Calvary Methodist Church
Community Chest Campaign Opens Tomorrow at Senior High
The Community Chest sets a $97,500 goal with a kickoff tomorrow at the senior high school. A radio quiz from 8 to 9 pm on WMFR will feature prizes donated by nearly 100 merchants and no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
High Point
Campagn
Red Feather
WMFR
Gloria Siderton
Sarah Coe Hunsucker
Nancy Bennett
W. F. Bailey
J. E. Millis
Charles McAnally
T. V. Rochelle
R. T
Taylor
Julian Helms
Organ Given In Memory Of Mrs Steele At Wesley Memorial
E D Steele donates a Hammond organ to Wesley Memorial Methodist Church for the new chapel. A memorial plaque reads Presented to Wesley Memorial Church by E D Steele in memory of his wife Mary L Steele who died August 28 1941. Mrs Steele served the church for over fifty years as Ladies Aid flower chairman and communion steward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Steele
Paul Hardin, Jr
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wesley Memorial
Steele
Tamaco in Colombia Destroyed by Fire Triggers Aid
The United States Army received reports that Tamaco, a Colombian town 500 airline miles south of Balboa, has been destroyed by fire leaving about 5,000 people in need. The army and Red Cross prepared to dispatch help today.
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Balboa
Canal Zone
United States Army
Tamaco
Army
Red Cross
Here
ABC Store Question May Be 1948 Campaign Issue
Enterprise staff writer notes county wide referendums on legalized liquor could be delayed to the 1948 campaign. High Point sees strong sentiment for a vote on controlled liquor sales with both dry and anti ABC factions open to a referendum. Supporters cite city funding needs while opponents fear increased drunkenness, urging a voter decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Board of County Commoners
Broad Street Misplaced For 100 Years To Be Transplanted By City
Enterprise recounts High Point history as Broad Street remains mislocated along the railroad corridor. City officials plan to widen the street from College to the Willowbrook bridge using an agreement with Southern Railway, moving toward a continuous Broad Street alignment despite budget delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Fayetteville
Salem
High Point
North Carolina Railway Company
Goldsboro
Charlotte
F. Fries
Forsyth County
Railway Company
College Street
Virginia Avenue
Waner's Transfer Company
Ed Ellison
Wrenn
Elks Club
Dave Yow
Grover H. Jones
Southern Railroad
College
Col. Fries
College Sreet
West Washington
Broad
Willowbrook
Guilford County Library Faces Funding Gap and Needs Reform
Guilford County faces funding shortages hindering public library operations. A state planning board survey notes per capita income for library services in nearby Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Greensboro lags, calls for a strong trustees board, expanded staff, updated collections, and coordinated publicity. The report advises new buildings, a Negro branch expansion, and a separate whites and Negroes service accounting system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
North Carolina State Planning Board
Greensboro
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Library Board
Planning Board
High Point
Highland
Permits Let for 9 Homes in City Over Six Days
City building inspector issued permits totaling more than 63000 for nine new houses in six days. Yesterday three dwellings received approvals: Hubley Dalton Jr five room frame on Hillcrest Drive at 7000 dollars W E Simmons Jr four room frame on East Commerce Street at 4800 dollars and D S Neill five room frame on East Farris Avenue at 6000 dollars. All permits covered new houses or repairs and remodeling of dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubley Dalton, Jr
Hilllcrest Drive
W. E. Simmons, Jr
East Commerce Street
D. S. Neill
East Farris Avenue
Womanless Wedding and Fashion Show at Trinity
Trinity Methodist church sponsors a Womanless Wedding and Fashion Show at the Trinity school auditorium on Friday evening October 17 at 7 30. The entire cast comprises men and the music is provided by the Sons of Dixie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church of Trinity
Trinity School
Sons of Dixie
Optimist Club Charter Presented in High Point
The newly formed Steinko Optimist Club in High Point received its charter at a Friday night Sheraton meeting. Franklin A. Steinko of Optimist International announced the charter, as George P. Fella installed officers. W. C. Crawford of the Greensboro club delivered a gong and gavel, noting Optimist International now spans from Sydney to Bristol and includes over 450 U S clubs dedicated to aiding youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Optimist Club
Sheraton Hotel
Franklin A. Steinko
Optimist International
George P. Fella
T. E. Hinson
W. C. Crawford
Greensboro
Steinke
Sydney
Australia
Bristol
England
Winnipeg
Canada
San Juan
Puerto Rico
United States
Buffalo
Ens
Lollisville
Proclamation Backing Meatless and Poultryless Day Endorsed
Mayor Earl N. Phillips said he would appoint a local food conservation committee this week in response to a telegram from Charles Luckman of the Citizens Food Committee. The message urged proclamations for meatless and poultryless days and creation of citizen committees to support Europe relief. It emphasized a four point Truman plan, including a no meat Tuesday policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl N. Phillips
Charles Luckman
President Truman
Citizens Food Committee
Europe
Citizens Committees
Washington
Phillips
Luckman
Nation Committee
Mesage
Truman
Waterworks Meeting Set For Nov. 11 In North Carolina
Utilities leaders from major cities gather at Sedgefield Inn for the North Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Sewer Works Association three day meeting from November 11 to 13. The program emphasizes preventive measures for water and sewer operations following recent crises in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Greensboro hosts the event with 200 to 300 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
American Water Works Association
North Carolina Sewer Works Association
Sedgefield
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Lake Brandt Municipal Dam
Winstone Salem
W. M. Franklin
Charlotte
R. W. Luther
Elizabeth City
E. R. Tull
Rockingham
George S. Moore
Durham
J. L. Perkins
City Utilities Division
Sedgefield Inn
Myrtle Desk plant restarts as 160 workers on duty
Myrtle Desk Company reports 160 production workers on site at week end with 240 expected Monday. Production runs continue after a CIO UFWA strike began Tuesday. management says most workers oppose the strike and plans to protect operations with police. Company will not recognize the CIO union, citing lack of legal certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Desk
Myrtle Desk Company
W. T. Powell
Aucliun Worikels
Powell
UFWA
CIO
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Assembly
Asheville
Hickory
Louisburg
ED Kemp
Enterprise
Plank Road Corporation
Upper North Carolina
Wright
Wilbur
Orville
Lower North Carolina
Cheraw
S. C
Pee Dee Canal
Charleston
Colonel Fries
Trinity
Steinko
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