Junior Red Cross Plans Outlined at Chapter Meeting
Teacher sponsors and officers of the High Point Junior Red Cross held a dinner meeting to sketch the year’s program. Taylor Simpson described the cross’s wide scope, with remarks by Mrs Inez Clark. Reports from Iris Scearce and Nancy Monroe covered recent training in Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Stanton Sherrod
Red Cross
Sherrod
Farr Phillips
Fred Metcalfe
Gilbert Clinard
Lynwood Smith
Ada Blair
Negro School Schedule Alters Friday Hours
City Superintendent Charles F. Carroll announced white schools will have a half day Friday closing at noon while Negro schools stay on regular hours. Teachers and principals may leave early to attend the Northwestern district meeting of the North Carolina Education Association in Winston-Salem. Cafeterias in white schools will be closed that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Carroll
North Carolina Education Association
Winston-Salem
Carroll
Open Bids Oct 25 on Rural Road Building Program
Raleigh reports the state highway commission will open bids October 25 for 16 rural road projects totaling 202 miles in 16 counties under a 200 million dollar program. Contracts awarded October 28. Separate bids advertised for 10 non rural projects totaling 54 miles. Counties include Washington Cumberland Johnson Alamance Orange Harnett Hoke Robeson Scotland Cabarrus Rowan Davie Forsyth Stokes Iredell and Wayne.
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Raleigh
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Mpegog
Washington
Cumberland
Johnson
Alamance
Orange
Harnett
Hoke
Robeson
Scotland
Cabarrus
Rowan
Davie
Forsyth
Stokes
Iredell
Wayne
Questions From Today’s News Quiz Grab Bag
Answers cover Hopalong Cassidy author the District of Columbus capital the WWI German city center of occupation New York City mayor shot during term child star from The Kid and a French statesman who shaped WWI policy born Sept 28 1841 Mouilleron Pareds died Paris Nov 24 1929.
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Hopalong Cassidy
District of
Columbus
Germany
New York City
Mouilleron-Pareds
Vendee
France
United States
America
Paris
Tiger of France named in Old City column mystery
A Central Press item asks readers to name the man dubbed the Tiger of France born May 10 1902 in Pittsburgh educated at Columbia He rose from publicity and advertising to producer and VP directing films such as Dinner at Eight David Copperfield Tale of Two Cities Anna Karenina Gone With the Wind Duel in the Sun and The Paradine Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pittsburgh
Columbia University
David Copperfield
Birthday Courtesy May Bring Return Kindness Soon
On this birthday a courtesy to a friend may yield a surprising return. Unexpected good fortune is indicated for your next year. The child born on this date is likely to be very talented.
Reminiscence as an Act of Recalling Past Experiences
A compact definition traces reminiscence to memory recall and publication. It notes the origin in French and frames reminiscence as the act or power of recounting notable past experiences.
Birthday greetings for Williams Tearle and Saidenberg
Birthday anniversary congratulations go today to Ralph Vaughn Williams composer William Godfrey Tearle actor and Daniel Saidenberg Canadian orchestra conductor.
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Ralph Vaughn Williams
William Godfrey Tearle
Daniel Saidenberg
Odds Against Margie on WHPE Radio Series
Margie offers a tale of an ugly duckling becoming a swan in Odds Against Margie the next Adventures of the Red Feather Man episode to be heard Thursday afternoon October 13 at 5 30 over The Enterprise Station WHPE Patricia Kirkland plays Margie and has Broadway credits in Snafu Years Ago For Keeps and The Young and Fair The Community radio Council backs the High Point Community Chest drive.
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WHPE
Margie
Ugly Duckling
Enterprise
Patricia Kirkland
For
The
Young and Fair
Community Adio Council
High Point
Tobacco Bowl Set With Richmond Hosting VMI
Richmond Spiders welcome Virginia Military Institute Keydets this weekend in the first bowl game of the season in Richmond. The event promises a toss up as Rich mond plans a weekend of Tobacco Bowl activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco City
Richmond
University of Richmond Spiders
Virginia Military Institute
Columbus Day and notable historic anniversaries
Highlights include Columbus Day marking 1492 discovery, 1710 birth of Jonathan Trumbull colonial governor, 1915 Edith Cavell shot as spy in Brussels, and 1940 Hollywood star Tom Mix death noted.
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America
Jonathan Trumbull
Connecticut Colony
Edith Cavell
Brussels
Tom Mix
It’s Been Laid About Rest For Spring Life
Quotation from M. B. Grier praising judicious rest as not wasted time but time gained, urging balance between activity and recuperation during the lively spring season.
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M. B. Grier
Jack Hussey's Buffalo Bison star and season outlook
The article spotlights Jack Hussey as a leading long ball hitter for the Buffalo Bison, with 11 home runs in two months and key saves down the stretch. It covers his season habits, role shifts, and potential move next season, plus comments on rivals and notable players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bison
Richards
Jack
The
Willow
Montreal
Hussey
Buffalo
Ball
10th Highway Division Plans Stabilization
Raleigh scene reports the 10th highway division will stabilize 1,621 miles of roads as initial work under North Carolina's $200 million rural road program. Commissioner Dale Thrash says emphasis is stabilization through spring. division covers 14 western counties and has 685,000 tons of crushed stone stockpiled for use.
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Raleigh
10Th
Dale Thrash
Asheville
Thrash
Avery
Buncombe
Cherokee
Clay
Graham
Haywood
Henderson
Jackson
Macon
Madison
Mitchell
Swain
Transylvania
Yancey
Two Teens Held Briefly After Disturbing Club Meeting
Two teenage boys Thomas M. Reid aged 18 of 605 Blair Street and Junior Barnes 16 of 1303 Bencini Street were arrested after disrupting a Red Shield Boys club meeting on South Main Street. They were held overnight on $50 bonds each after club director Charles Nance obtained warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Reid
Blair Street
Junior Barnes
Bencini Street
Red Shield Boys’ Club
South Main Street
Charles Nance
Nance
Two Arrested On Assault Charge
Two arrests on the assault charge against a female were recorded at police headquarters in the last 24 hours. Rudy Scott 21 was accused of choking Betty Jean Ellis hitting her with his fist and menacing her life. He is held on $200 bond. Grady Dunlap 51 was released on $100 bond after being charged with assaulting Ruth Samuels of 1115 Tate Street who said Dunlap twisted her arm.
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Rudy Scott
Guilford County Sanatorium
Betty Jean Ellis
Grady Dunlap
Tate Street
Ruth Samuels
Tate
Samuels
Dunlap
William Penn Band Receives New Uniforms for Dunbar Game
William Penn high school will debut new band uniforms tomorrow night at Albion Millis stadium for the game against Dunbar. Principal Samuel E. Burford announced the uniforms arrived and will be worn for the first time. He noted the cost was substantial and urged donations to help cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn High School
Albion Millis Stadium
Dunbar
William Penn
Samuel E. Burford
Burford
Do not rend this book ad spurs cautionary note
A New York publisher ran a tongue in cheek ad warning readers not to tear the book, promising it will not be returned and may hurt sales. The piece also mentions that a nickel’s worth of electricity can move a barrel of crude oil 1400 miles via pipelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
News Of Colored People Professional Club Meeting
The Professional Men's club held its first year meeting with S. E. Burford hosting on Kivett drive. President C. E Yokely presided as committees were appointed and the club donated 100 dollars to the William Penn High School band uniform drive to complete payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Burford
Kivett Drive
C. E Yokely
Wm. Penn High School
M. B. Davis
W. Blackburn
J. W. Langford
T. W. Hughes
H. H. Croft
J. C. Morgan
E. A. Mosley
J. Campbell
J. Finley
R. Gardener
Choir No 2 at St Stephens AME Zion Plans Friday Rehearsal
The choir no 2 of St Stephens AME Zion Church will meet Friday for rehearsal at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephens Ame Zion Church
Christian Holiness Members Lead All Day Service
The Christian Holiness members at 607 Mangum Ave will oversee services all Sunday at the 7th Day Adventist church. Missionary services start at 11 am with the master singers at 3 pm followed by Mt. Olive singers at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Holiness
Mangum Ave
7Th Day Adventist Church
Mt. Olive Singers
Dance Saturday Benefit at Willo Castle Ballroom
A benefit dance is set for Saturday night at Willo Castle Ballroom from 8 to 12. The Rhythm Kids of Greensboro will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willo Castle Ballroom
Rhythm Kids of
Greensboro
Deaths And Funerals Ralph H Wilson
Funeral services for Ralph H Wilson of 232 West Main street were held at Memorial Methodist church with Rev. Wilson O Weldon officiating. Honorary pallbearers included Davidson County Board of Education members. active pallbearers listed. Burial followed at Myers Mausoleum in City Cemetery after a sudden heart attack at City Hospital.
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Thomasville
Ralph H. Wilson
West Main Street
Memorial Methodist Church
Wilson O. Weldon
Davidson County Board of Education
Wilson
J. Walter Lambeth
Harry Lee Lambeth
Russell Vanlandingham
Ike Wiitten
Julius Green
J. R. Creech
O. R. Hodgin
Glenn Pennington
Noah Wilson, Jr
Wilson Mill
N. C
Harry Nickell
Indianapolis
Ind
Mrs Martha Kirkman Dies in Greensboro
Mrs Martha Kidd Kirkman widow of George W Kirkman died at her home on New street shortly after 7 p m Tuesday after a week of declining health She was born in Guilford county daughter of Richard and Radannie Kidd and lived her life here She was a member of Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist church Surviving are four sons George T A B B T Kirkman all of the city and A L Kirkman of Thomasville two daughters Thelma Kenson and Lena Millis a brother Greene Kidd Greensboro 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren The body remains at Koonce Funeral home to be placed in the church an hour before the service Funeral services Thursday at 3 p m from Hickory Chapel W Methodist church burial in church cemetery Milk snakes enter barns to catch mice not to milk the cows
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Martha Kidd Kirkman
George W. Kirkman
New Street
Guilford County
Richard
Radannie Kidd
Hickory Chapel
Thomasville
Thelma Kenson
Lena Millis
Greene Kidd
Greensboro
Koonce Funeral Home
Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church
W. D. Isenhour
W. L. Smith
Friendly Baptist Church
E. W. Jones
Ensigns Eligible for Promotion Across Naval Reserve
LCDR J. W. Snotherly reports that about 38 000 reserve ensigns appointed by December 31 1945 are approved for promotion to lieutenant junior grade. The three part plan covers active duty and merchant marine reserves with medical certification required. Report to naval reserve activity to change grade. no orders needed. Contact 4575 or 47248 for details.
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Naval Reserve
J. W. Snotherly
Sixth Naval District
Snotherly
United States
Merchant Marine Naval Reserve
LCDR
High Point Naval Reserve Unit expansion and sale notices
The Naval Aviation Unit 6 9 with Greensboro HQ will expand to a Greensboro High Point affiliate. Plans call for supplying aircraft from Norfolk and local operation at the Greensboro High Point airport if personnel quotas are met. A meeting is set for Thursday at Lyles Chevrolet at 6 30 P M with contact George W Lyles Jr. A separate notice outlines public auctions in Guilford County on November 7 1949 involving properties in High Point Township under court orders, describing multiple parcels and subdivision references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Aviation Unit
Greensboro
Greensboro-High Point
Naval Air Corps
Norfolk
Virginia
Greensboro- High Point
Lyles Chevrolet Company
George W. Lyles Jr
Blind Start Business in Cincinnati by Dotsens
Blind since birth, Avery handles the manual work while Jane Dotsen runs the orders as they launch a furniture repair business in Cincinnati aiming to serve the film industry.
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Cincinnati
Jane
Avery Dotsen
Avery
Notice of County Commissioners Meeting and Public Auction
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners calls a meeting in Greensboro on October 25 1949 at 9 A M. A separate notice says a public sale will occur November 7 1949 at 2 PM at the East door of the Greensboro Courthouse of property in High Point Township and other parcels in Guilford County to satisfy court judgments.
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RE. Lowe
James L. Lowe
Thomas Mills, Inc
Superior Court
Guilford County
North Carolina
W. E. Lowe
Thomas Mills Inc
Courthousd
Greensboro
High Point Township
Roberson, Penny and Kirkman
Office of the Register of Deeds
N. C
James B. Lovelace
High Point
J. Wesley Hedgecock
Mechanicsville
Will Yokley
C. M Brown
Lee Motsingers
Will Yokely
Ey Doggett
J. E Millikan
M. P. Woodall
Tressie Woodall
T. M. Woodall
Mae Woodall
Snow Lumber Company, Inc
Als
Superior Court of County
Guillford County
J. E. Millikan
Et Als
Colle
Guilford
A. M. Swaim
Globe Industrial Ferment
A. M Swaim
Globe Industrial Bank
B. H. Bradner
E. A. Bencing
Kearns
Wesley Place
High Point Seeks Bids for Water and Sewer Projects
The City of High Point North Carolina invites sealed proposals by 2 00 PM October 17 1949 for fifteen water and sewer improvement projects within the city limits. Bids require a 5 percent certified check and bond and must meet licensing and performance bond requirements.
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High Point
N. C
S.F
V. C
C.Y
C. I
N.C
North Carolina
Associated General Contractors
General Assembly of
Anne City OF
N. Cc
W. FP. Bailey
T. BE
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Jennie K. Williams
Erline J. Dennis
Johnson St
Bess Sheroff
Junior High
Annie Maude Bivins
Leonard St
C. B. Holmes
M. H. Forbes
Oak Hill
Phil Walker
Ray Street
Sarah Clapp
Lidie P. Horton
Annie L. Jones
Town and Country School
Jack and Jill
E. O. Cummings
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Central Press
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Associated Press
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Washington, D. C
Coblenz
William J. Gaynor
Jackie Coogan
Hackney
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Don Newcombe
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Dodgers
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Fort Worth
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Ray Coleman
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L. L. Vaughan
School of Engineering
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