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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1947

Page

2

Wesley Memorial Education Board Meets Tonight

The Wesley Memorial Methodist church Education Board convenes in the director's office at 5 p.m. followed by a fellowship supper in Wesley hall at 6. Officers, class presidents, teachers and substitutes should attend the supper to hear final crusade plans for the church school year. Reverend Paul Hardin Jr. will speak, with chapel choir rehearsal after the fellowship hour and additional rehearsals for carillon and chancel choirs later in the week.

Board of Christian Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Wesley Hall Church Paul Hardin, Jr Chapel Carillon Chancel

Community Council Set To Meet Friday In Thomasville

Thomasville officials announce an executive committee session at 4:30 PM Friday at city hall to review the West Point national community conference report brought back by president Chas F Leek. Attendees include George H Arnold and multiple committee chairs to plan use of conference information for local development.

Thomasville Communityee Council Chas. F. Leek West Point N. Y George H. Arnold

Atlantic Coast Line to Resume Hearing on Trains 48 and 49

The State Utilities Commission will resume hearing on October 15 regarding Atlantic Coast Line Railroad’s request to discontinue trains 48 and 49 between Wilmington, North Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia.

Raleigh State Utilities Commission Atlantic Cost Line Railroad Wilmington Norfolk, Va

Community groups mobilize as city stories unfold

News notes from the colored community report a Community Chest kickoff with donations from the Red Feather man, upcoming meetings of Odd Fellows and Jubilee Singers, and events at Leonard Street School including Fire Prevention Week activities and a talent program at Temple Memorial Baptist Church. Attendees include Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Whitaker, Mrs. Summons, and Mrs. Rivers. Mrs. Sum m ons is general chairwoman.

Kampa Red Feather United Order of Odd Fellows Hoover Chapel Grand Jubilee Singers Winston Will Emmanuel Baptist Church Leonard Street Holmes Whitaker Summons Boyd Rivers Waix Jerusalem John Truman Laral Bennett Matthews Stall Curry A. Spreight Whitted Ola Mae Foster Helen Stewart Dorothy Lipscomb Bailey T. 5. Bennett Essie Bethea Marie Stivers

Paul E. Allen 46 Dies in Winston-Salem

Paul Eugene Allen 46 a Springfield resident died at Baptist hospital Winston-Salem shortly after 1 am after illness in hospital here. Born March 1 1901 in Davie county he worked 16 years as an automobile mechanic at Sheppard Motor. Funeral at Springfield Meeting House Wednesday at 4 with viewing at 3. Interment Springfield cemetery. Surviving wife daughter Paula Jean and six brothers and six sisters.

Paul Eugene Allen Springfield Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Mr. al Davie County Mocksville T. F Louella Starr Allen Havannah Pendry Sheppard Motor Company Milton Hadley Springfield Cemetery Paula Jean C. F C. S C. L

Duke Freshmen Elect Patricia Ann Conrad President

Patricia Ann Conrad of High Point was elected president of the Duke University freshman class at a regular freshman assembly. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A Bruce Conrad of 916 Rotary Drive and graduated from High Point High School in 1947.

Durham Duke University Patricia Ann Conrad High Point Conrad A. Bruce Conrad Rotary Drive High Point High Scool

Freshman Election At Wake Forest

Fourteen candidates compete for three student offices in a Wake Forest freshman election to be held Wednesday afternoon in the student center. Five seek the presidency: Jim B. Alexander Greensboro Beverly Barge Durham Edgar Christman Jacksonville Fla Bob Mauney Richfield and Ray Jones Kinston. Five vie for the vice presidency: Doyle Redsole Fayetteville Dave Clark Greenville Dwight Early Fayetteville Eddy Tinsley High Point Paul Williams Lexington Raymond Stone Louisburg.

Wake Forest Jim B. Alexander Greensboro Beverly Barge Durham Edgar Christman Jacksonville Fla Bob Mauney Richfield Ray Jones Kinston Doyle Redsole Fayetteville Dave Clark Greenville Dwight Early

Brotherhood Of First Reformed To Hear Joe Boyd

The Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed church meets in the recreation hall Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Joseph D Boyd pastor of Central Christian church will speak on Communism. After a brief business session refreshments will be served. Public is invited by the officers to attend the talk.

Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed Church Joseph D. Boyd Central Christian Church Brotherhood Boyd

Hampton Institute cadets receive commissions and veterans visit

William A Rhue of Lillington Thomas F Newsome Jr of Rich Square and Philip W Dashiell of Fruitland Md, Hampton Institute students, receive R O IT C commissions Lieut Philip Dashiell 2n Lieut Midget Parker Staff Sgt W E Merritt Jr Thomas Newsome Jr and William Rhue 1st Sgt William Thompson Also Kenneth Eury son of Mrs Odessa Eury is discharged from the Navy and at home 407 Meredith St HERE FROM NAVY.

William A. Rhue Lillington Thomas F. Newsome, Jr Rich Square N. C Philip Washiell Fruitland Hampton A W. E. Merritt Hampton Institute Institute Philip Dashiell Midget Parker W. E. Merritt, Jr Thomas Newsome, Jr William Rhue William Thompson NAVY Kenneth Eury Odessa Eury Meredith St

Cemetery opens space for WWII veterans’ home burials

Cemetery Here Offers Space For War Dead reports completion of plan to inter repatriated World War II remains in families home localities with no expense to kin. Taylor M. Simpson cites National Cemetery Association resolution allowing private or religious cemeteries for interment, supplementing $75 federal burial aid. Local cemetery prepared a reserved section for returning war dead, with American Legion and VFW involvement expected.

Floral Garden Park Taylor M. Simpson The Cemetery Corporation Simpson National Cemetery Association Cincinnati Ohio Amonee and Friends Nationametery Association United States Lion American Legion VFW

Wesleyan Guild Hears Reports At Church Social

The Wesleyan Service Guild of Wesley Memorial Church met in the assembly room with Mrs. Helen Dorsett presiding. Miss Louise Hatch led the program and Miss Eleanor Young outlined plans to expand the guild through triple membership and triple service. Hostesses invited all to Wesley Hall for cake and coffee afterward.

Wesleyan Guild Wesleyan Service Guild Wesley Memorial Church Helen Dorsett Fred Ingram Louise Hatch Miss Hatch Grace Methodist Church Eleanor Young Wesley Hall J. E. Horney J. L. Rothrock J. P. Harris Jack Rivers Frankie Craven Unity Nash

Farish Brother of Mrs. Sizemore Dies in Missouri

Mrs. Frank J. Sizemore learns from St. Joseph Missouri of the death of her brother Charles B. Farish a retired wholesale mercantile operator. He died at his home in St. Joseph Sunday night a former Winston Salem resident. Funeral set for today in St. Joseph.

Frank J. Sizemore St. Joseph Charles B. Farish Farish Winston-Salem

Thomasville Defers Fire Truck Purchase in Council Session

The Thomasville City Council deferred final decision on buying an extra fire truck to the October 20 meeting. The fire truck committee, expanded to include Councilman Arthur Black, will decide tank size between 750 and 1000 gallons after consulting three manufacturers. Mayor English proposed twice monthly sessions to handle city business more efficiently.

Thomasville Huntsfork Creek Arthur Black Clyde Smith Co. L. White, Sr R. M. Cooksey Hitch Tn White Smith N. C. English English Harry Finch Walter W. Rapp T. F. Johnson

Weldon to Speak at Burgess Memorial Chapel Broadcast

The midweek chapel program will be broadcast from Burgess Memorial chapel First Methodist church Wednesday at 8 30 over station FR Minister Weldon will speak on The Annual Conference Speaks The church choir directed by Miss Dorothy Hoskins will provide songs with Mrs T E Strickland at the organ

Burgess Memorial Chapel First Methodist Church Wilson

Polio Closes School In Charlotte After Fifth Case

Glenwood school sixth graders begin a two week holiday after Charlotte reports fifth infantile paralysis case of the year. Eleven year old Edwin Phillips is taken to North Carolina Orthopaedic hospital in Gastonia for treatment.

Charlotte Glenwood Edwin Phillips North Carolina

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root treats nighttime urges and backache from minor kidney disorders. It touts 16 herbs and a fast effect, urging readers to write for a free trial or buy at a drugstore.

Kilmer Dept. D. Kilmer & Co., Inc Stamford Conn

Lions Club meets with Mormon quartet in Thomasville

Thomasville Lions Club luncheon features music by the Utah Centennial quartet of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. John and Norris Perry lead the program with four male singers and a pianist. New member Bill Batson welcomed. annual Ladies Night planned for Oct 27. ticket sales for the North Wilkesboro at Omasville High game discussed. guests include R C Jenkins and N B Wiley.

Thomasville Utah Church of Christ of the Latter Day Saints Mormon Thomasville Lions Club Woman's Club Caroline John Norris Perry R. L. McDonald Linville Rothrock American Legion Thomasville Lions Omasville North Wilkesboro Lions Finchfield John Carter Dave Hinkle Fred Ferguson A. C. Jackson Bill Batson R. C. Jenkins N. B. Wiley Sherman B. Laws Jimmy Harry Brown Finch

Eye structure of open-eyed snakes explained

Snakes lack eyelids and keep eyes permanently open. A transparent coating protects the eyeball from dust and debris, allowing continuous visibility.

Restaurants In Thomasville Back Food Rules Adherence

Thomasville cafes and eateries agree to implement Truman era food rules starting today. A meeting at Peace's restaurant with ten or more owners produced a unanimous pledge to comply. Menus will omit eggs and chicken on Thursdays and restrict meat, with schools cafeterias also joining the program.

Thomasville Truman Peace

Brotherhood To Meet At Lutheran Church

The Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood will hold its monthly supper at 6 30 Wed night in the church basement. Delegates to the state convention in Salisbury will be chosen.

Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood Salisbury

Also Mentioned on This Page

High Point Lions Club D. S. Neill Earl N Phillips Reading C. C. Stoker T. E. Hinson Neill James Teague Grover Jones Wesley Memorial Education Board Mark Haver Stevens Rosalind Russell Janet Ames Wes Aries Irish Rose Richard Worris Joanne Dru Rial WEST Jack 9 Arizona Community Council Bette Davis Humphrey Bogart Junior Service League Follies America Charles Coburn Tom Drake Beverly Tyler Carolina Fed Russell Hayden Inez Cooper Temple Memorial Baptist Church James Gray J. C. Nixon Legion Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary Mary Eiliott T. S. Bennett Eastern Star Eastern Star Lodge Jare Merritt, Jr William H. Thompson Chicago, Ill Midgett S. Parker Newport News Heatrola Paul E. Allen Miss Conrad Duke Freshmen High Point Boy Brotherhood of First Reformed Joe Boyd Frank Sizemore Thomasville City Mr. Weldon Lynchburg Washington New York Asheville Carolina Trailways Buses Carolina Trailways Union Bus Station N. Wrenn St Capital Airlines PCA Lutheran Church
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