Rival Political Leaders Make Last-Minute Plans
Democratic and Republican chiefs in High Point near election day 1948 plan rallies and express optimism. The GOP rally at Emma Blair school features Ben Spence. Democrats hold meetings in the County Building with Senator Umstead set to speak. Herman Burrows says volunteer workers boost Democratic prospects and Truman’s chances in High Point look strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward V. Mitchell
Enterprise
Neral
High Point
Republican Club
Emma Blair School
Ben Spence
Siler City
GOP
Democrats Ee
H. Howerton
Greensboro
W. B. Umstead
Herman Burrows
Burrows
Truman
Manter
Ralph Slate
Leweys
High Point Township
Dewey
L’oint
Wade Renfrow
Election Board
Renfrew
Fair Weather Predicted and Local Election Plans Mentioned
Fair weather in the area is forecast for 24 more hours with a high near 75 and a low around 87. Local political figures discuss expectations for a strong turnout, Dewey support in High Point township, and detailed steps by the election board to ensure accurate vote counting at precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
High Point May See Dewey Victory in Statewide Vote
Analysts forecast Governor Dewey to win the state, with Truman second and Strom Thurmond third in the presidential race. Henry Wallace is expected near fourth while Democratic voters remain loyal to the party down the ticket.
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Vears
Dewey
Lewey
Truman
Thurmond
New York
Secon
Strom Thurmond
States Rights
South Carolina
Henry Wallace
Chicago
Duke Glee Club Plans Tour and Duke Day Concert
The Duke University Men’s Glee Club directed by J Foster Barnes announces a busy schedule with appearances extending to New York before term end. The first performance is on Duke Day December 11 in Page Auditorium. Home cities include Greensboro Concord High Point Charlotte Gastonia Asheville and Rockingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke University
J. Foster Barnes
New York
Duke Day
Page Auditorium
Greensboro
Concord
High Point
Charlotte
Gastonia
Asheville
Rockingham
Umstead to Speak at Final High Point Rally
U S Senator W B Umstead will headline the last 1948 pre election rally for High Point Democrats to be held Friday night at 7 at the County Building. Guilford county candidates were invited, with Tom Gold Sr High Point attorney and former legislator to introduce the senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
W. B. Umstead
High Point
Herman Burrows
Townshi
Guilford County
Tom Gold
Umstead
Meat Program To Be Given Farm Class
The Guilford High School Veterans Farmer Training class taught by R T Brackin will hold a meat handling demonstration tomorrow at 8 PM at Colonial Frozen Foods on North Main Street. Vance Proctor of Colonial will lead the session as part of GI training to improve farm living, livestock, and native meat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Farmer Training
Guilford High School
R. T. Brackin
Colonial Frozen Foods
North Main Street
Vance Proctor
Colonial Organization
High Point
Mrs. Eshelman Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage in Statesville
Martha Cadell Brooks Eshelman widow of A F Eshelman died in a Statesville hospital after a six week stay following a cerebral hemorrhage. Surviving sisters are Mrs N J Muse of Carthage and Mrs C E Keiger of Statesville. stepchildren include Dr Lucy Eshelman J A Fred Eshelman Ward Eshelman and Mrs Will Cox. Funeral at Mrs Keiger's home in Statesville at 11 AM Thursday with graveside at Oakwood cemetery at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Cadell Brooks Eshelman
A. F. Eshelman
Statesville
N. J. Muse
Carthage
C. E. Keiger
John McCorkle
Eshelman
J. C. Brooks
Greensboro
Lucy Eshelman
J. A
Fred) Eshelman
High Point
Ward Eshelman
North Wilkesboro
Will Cox
Hickory
Keiger
Oakwood Cemetery
Reserve Meet Set for Greensboro by 518th Parachute Infantry
The 518th Parachute Infantry Regiment units from High Point Asheboro and Greensboro plan a Reserve Corps gathering at ORC HQ in Greensboro on Thursday at 7 p.m. Maj. Pettee commands the battalion including the two companies with Lt. Nance at High Point and Capt. Walker at Asheboro. Captain Porter invites interested officers and enlisted men to attend at 214 Exchange Place with map reading and leadership talks and a note on serving beer at 45 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
High Point
518Th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Organized Reserve Corps
Greensboro
George Porter
Charles E. Nance
B. B. Walker
R. H. Pettee
Pettee
W. F. Moody
Ralph Mullin
Exchange Place
Porter
Civitans Hear Talk on Red Situation at High Point
Dr. Eugene E. Pflaff of Women's College Greensboro was the main speaker at the High Point Civitan Club luncheon at the Sheraton. He discussed The United Nations and the Cold War, noting a possible hot war but predicting it unlikely due to nuclear and biotic weapon factors. He described Berlin crisis moves to UN and proposed compromise plans involving currency and future talks on Germany. Guests included J. H. Heckle Claude H. Flippin James Parsons and C. F. Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene E. Pflaff
Woman’s College
Greensboro
High Point Civitan Club
Sheraton Hotel
Pfaff
United Nations
Russia
Berlin
United States
Europe
United
Germany
J. H. Heckle
Claude H. Flippin
James Parsons
C. F. Carroll
High Point
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A. E. Sherron
HGM
Supe R
Deere
Center Theatre
Warner
West Brand Street
Winkler Stokers
OIL Burners Model Supply CO
PHON
Piedmont
Building & Loan Ass'n
W. Washington
Wade Renfrew
Duke Glee Club
Max Rones
Jeff's Drug Store
N. Main St
High Point Laundry
Bendix
WANN
Armfifin Furniture Company
Sen. W. B. Umstead
REED
Civitans
Lewis Motor CO
Wrenn
Santa
Toy
Bassinettes
Chifferobes
Carri
Babyland Sales Company
Adea
N. Wrenn
Nat Walker
Eves
Walgreen
Guilford
Venetian Blind Shop
Ring
West Broad Street
ECIL
S. Main ST
Quality Shoe
W. C. Brown Shoe Shop
Washington
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