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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1947

Page

2

Estranged Wife Identifies Soldier’s Assailant in Slaying

In Dracut Massachusetts the estranged wife of an Italian service member identified air force veteran Russell D. Davis as the roadside killer of her companion Edward Pare and his attacker in a four hour kidnapping. She described a man with a double barrel shotgun at their car door and repeated assaults during the ride. Davis 23 will face murder charges after recovery from gunshot wounds.

Dracut Mass Italy Arlington Joseph Crescio Airforce Crescie Marion Richards Edward Pare Russell D. Davis

Marion player sets versatility record in three sports

Max Roseberry of Marion scored two touchdowns in a semi pro football game hit a home run in a twilight baseball game and clubbed a double for the Marion All Stars in a night softball tilt His team won all three contests marking a rare multi sport performance

Columbus, C Ins Max Roseberry Marion

Fishing Firm Fined In Child Labor Case

Federal Judge Dan Gilliam fined Universal Fishing Company of Southport 200 dollars after a conviction for employing children aged 14 and 15 to head shrimp. The firm was found guilty yesterday of violating the child labor acts.

Wilmington Dan Gilliam Universal Fishing Company of Southport

Utah Centennial Quartet Performs For Civic Club Luncheon

The Utah Centennial quartet of four Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionaries presented religious and pioneer folk songs at the Civitan club weekly luncheon. The program, led by Ralph Rochelle, highlighted the church’s history and travels through North Carolina venues.

Wyane F. Pearson Serge L. Huff Lendon K. Barney Utah L. S. Fife Idaho Lyner Smith Arizona North Carolina Meldon Hodges High ,Point Greensboro C.H. Heffner U. S Charles Risch Edgar Johnson LeRoy , Jr

Lun Poon Pleads Guilty To Save Time In Court

In Detroit on October 21 Lun Sung Poon, a 63 year old Chinese immigrant, pleads guilty to a narcotics charge after seeking a free attorney and being told no guarantee of winning. The oddly phrased exchange highlights court procedures and language barriers in a federal case. A tangential line notes Pennsylvania coal reserves lingering in the geologic ages, providing a disparate closing detail.

Detroit Lun Ernest A. O'Brien Sung Poon

Peterson's Ointment Offers Quick Piles Relief

Millions have found relief from itching and smarting with a cooling soothing formula. Sufferer testimonial claims itching stopped and sleep returned. 35¢ a box 60c with applicator at druggists. Money back if not delighted.

Peterson

Militarily Strong U. S. Is Needed

James Forrestal, secretary of defense, told the New York Tribune forum that a strong U.S. military is essential to give the world time to stabilize and deter a potential world war. He argued that balance of power, not a single doctrine, guides an orderly world and that enemies should face high risks in any confrontation.

New York America James Forrestal Defense Russia United States Forrestal New York Tribune Forum

Young Adults to Meet Tonight at Wesley Memorial

Wesley Memorial Methodist church hosts its first quarterly supper for the young adult fellowship in Wesley Hall at 6 o'clock. The mid week fellowship hour follows at 7 30 with Rev. Paul Hardin Jr as speaker. Chapel choir rehearsal occurs after the fellowship.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Wesley Hall Paul Hardin, Jr Chapel Carillon

Theater Owners Join National Organization

The theater owners association of North and South Carolina announce joining a national group. The move aims to unify policy, coordinate standards, and seek broader advocacy for independent theaters across the Carolinas.

WHPE Radio Schedule Highlights A Noon News Reel and Evening Variety

An archival WHPE broadcast timetable lists noon news 12:00 and 1:00 hour news updates, followed by programs such as Corral Buddies, Record Revue, X Ray Talk, Rainbow Rendezvous, Gems of Melody, The Variety Show, Regional News Summary, Adventures of Buddy Bear, Songs by Bing Crosby, On The Bandstand, The Rhythm Page, Sports Parade and a late sign off.

WHPE Buddy Bear Bing Crosby Whpe News

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights A Busy Oct 22 Lineup

A dense October 22 radio listing shows hour by hour programming across networks. Notable items include Red Barber sports, Lum & Abner, Jack Paar Comedy, The Big Story, Abbott & Costello, Bing Crosby Variety, Henry Morgan Show, and Dancing Continued into midnight. The schedule features news, drama, comedy, and variety programs across CBS ABC and NBC networks with multiple repeats and blocks from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.

Howe Abe-Cant Abe-West Mbs-East Mbs-Weat Nbe Cbs Red Barber Pene Aed Lum Abner Ee Lowell Thome Cbe Abe Gildersleeve Abe Dr. Christian Vox Abc Quiet Please Billy Rose Abe Martin Ameche Abbott & Costello Abe Gabriel Heatter Abe Fecensy Jack Paar Abe Whistler Abc Escape Henry Morgan News Abc News Abe West

Theater Owners of America Affiliation Planned by South Carolina Group

President Ben Strozier of Rock Hill presided at a brief session with 75 association members as directors met in a special session to plan affiliation with the Theater Owners of America national organization.

The Theater Owners of America Ben Strozier Rock Hill S. C Association

Blimp Enterprise To Fly Over City Thursday Night

The former U S Navy blimp Enterprise now with Goodyear will arrive Wednesday afternoon and stay at the High Point Greensboro airport through Thursday. On Friday it will visit Fraley Field. If weather allows, it will fly over High Point Thursday night trailing a news banner from WHPE Radio.

U. S. Navy Enterprise Goodyear Company High Point-Greensboro Fraley Field High Point WHPE

Sizemore Speaks At Thomasville Jaycee Session

Thomasville Jaycees heard Frank J. Sizemore recount the High Point chamber of commerce as a nonprofit partner for industrial planning. Mayor N C English pledged support for a local chamber and praised rebuilding the Big Chair as a chamber office, with Dolan Calhoun proposing the idea.

Thomasville Chamber of Commerce Frank J. Sizemore High Point Chamber of Commerce Thomasville Jaycees Jaycees Woman's Club Sizemore Wint Capel High Point Furniture South N. C. English The English Dolan Calhoun

Hoover Taft Names Information Chief

David Henderson of Charlotte has been named head of the North Carolina Young Democratic clubs public information committee by President Hoover Taft. Henderson said Taft will appoint three district information committeemen for the state after a weekend convention in Columbia with South Carolina Young Democrats.

Charlotte David Henderson North Carolina Young Democratic Clubs Hoover Taft Henderson Columbia Taft South Carolina

Southern Governors Plan Establishment of Schools

Asheville reports the Southern governors plan regionalized professional schools with a committee to study the program and seek congressional approval. They aim to acquire Meharry Medical College under a tax supported plan and ensure access for Southern Negro students in medicine and allied fields. The group also pursues rate equalization and hires counsel to challenge railroad rate hikes.

Asheville P -- Southern William P. Lane, Jr Maryland Southern Governors Conference Lane Meharry Medical College Nashville Tenn Freight Rates Committee J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina M. E. Thompson Georgia R. Greeherry North Carolina Fielding L. Wright Mississippi Millard F. Caldwell Florida Interstate Commerce Commission

Chapel Hour Broadcast Tonight From Burgess Chapel

The Mid-week Chapel Hour of the First Methodist church airs on WMFR at 8:30 p.m. Minister Wilson O Weldon discusses Life With a Margin. Choir directed by Miss Dorothy Hoskins with Mrs. T E Strekland on piano. Earl Richardson of High Point College soloist. Board of education meets at 7:30 p.m. in the ladies parlor to elect officers for the year.

First Methodist Church WMFR Burgess Memorial Wilson O. Weldon Dorothy Hoskins T. E. Strekland Earl Richardson High Point College Board of Education

Odawara incident shows student smoking remark by teacher

In Odawara a middle school instructor dismissed reports of students smoking with the line this is the era of freedom It is alright to do these simple things provided your parents do not catch you The report reflects attitudes amid postwar civic debates. The text also notes the shrinking global Jewish population from 17 million to 11 million between 1939 and the present.

Tokyo Odawara

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