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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1950

Page

17

Governor Scott praises councils as campaign map expands

The governor says he has two councils of state the one elected by the people and the other advisory. He plans to attend all twelve congressional district rallies this fall and will oversee hearings and budget bills for the 1952 session. Local Democrats hope his speaking tours boost primary support and November unity.

Lynn Nisbet Councils Scott Duff Pennsylvania North Carolina Keystone Council of State Dietrich Advisory — Commission Itvernor Weao Mountain County Statesville G. W. Pegram State Department of Agriculture Pegram

Prepare For Long Stress, Say Educators

Educators from 47 southern colleges warn of a long period of tension as war mobilization shapes policy. Key figures discuss deferment standards for students, ROTC dispersion away from coasts, and potential federal controls, with Tennessee Governor Browning urging a slogan to promote education in the South.

Daytona-Beach Fla eRse M. H. Trytten National Research Council Washington A. J. Brumbaugh Frances Shimer College Mount Carroll Ill Southern Regional Education Board of Control Trytten Francis Brown American Council On Education Charles Odegaard American Council of Learned Sciences A. B. Bonds, Jr Arkansas Gordon Browning Tennessee

Atomic Attacks Would Require Many Transfusions

Chicago, Sept 11. Three University of Chicago doctors warn that two atomic bombs over populated areas could demand 7 500 000 pints of blood to treat survivors. The blood would be needed for about half a million irradiation sickness cases, with each victim requiring a pint every other day for four to six weeks.

Chicago America United States University of Chicago J. Garrett Allen Peter V. Moulder Daniel M. Emerson Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Gunpowder Fueled Engines Explored in 17th Century

Britannica notes early experiments with gunpowder driven internal combustion engines in the 17th century, detailing attempts to use gunpowder as a combustible fuel in early engine designs.

Britannica

Larceny and drunkenness cases lead to jail terms

Several defendants received jail sentences after larceny and receiving charges. Morgan Trivett, 42, was jailed for 14 months on property damage and drunkenness counts. Ross L. Johnson, 30, was bound over for forgery of a $15 check. Other penalties included four to six months for reckless driving and drunken driving, with fines and suspensions in multiple cases.

Cei Jay van Wright Colonial D. C. MacRae Morgan Trivett Smith Street Trivett Ross L. Johnson West Street Vincent Boyd, Jr Windley James Galloway Woodbury Boyd Greensboro Galloway David L. Yarber West Green High Wrenn John E. Elkins Route 6 Leonard L. Marshall Anchorage Alaska George H. Woodle Sam Hudson Dorothy Hood Hoover Street James W. Wilson Perry Leonard Walker Howard Henegar Charles Melton Elizabeth Benny Hensley Park Jesse Pace Doland E. Fields Hubert L. Slate Coltrane Billy L. Davis J. T. Bryson Tryon Louise Cotton Booker Garland Richardson Wallace Nesbitt Hulda Richard Myers East Russell Hodgin H. McDowell Bertha Johnson Ernest E. Owens Randleman Sam Early Homer L Cayle W. Brookshire Taylorsville Marion T. Johnson Brown Summit Billy G. Branham Jessie Greens Donald W. Bost Calvin E. Wagoner

Thomas Cicero Pierce obituary and funeral details

Thomas Cicero Pierce, 71, died September 6 at his Lexington Route 2 home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Pierce's Chapel church with Elder W. E. Jarrell and Elder Puble officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survivors include his widow Mary Loftin Pierce, four daughters, four sons, two sisters, four brothers, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Thomas C. Pierce Denton Thomas Cicero Pierce Lexington Pierce’s Chapel Church W. E. Jarrell Puble Leonard Pierce Roy Pierce Carl Hunt Lewis Hunt Elwood Hughes Oscar Pierce Dora Pierce Pita Thatta County Jackson's Creek

William Ezra Fleming Funeral for Fuquay Springs Principal

Funeral services were held this afternoon for William Ezra Fleming 60 principal of Fuquay Springs high school who died at his home Sunday A native of Davie county he had served as school principal since 1919 in ill health for several months

Ezra Fleming Fuquay Springs William Ezra Fleming Fuquay Springs High School Davie County Fleming

John L Myers 56 Funeral in Thomasville

Funeral services for John Lindsay Myers 56 of 503 Dillon Street were held at Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed church. Rev Lawrence A Leonard and Rev John H Long officiated. Interment followed in Holly Hills cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers listed.

J. L. Myers Thomasville John Lindsay Myers Dillon Street City Memorial Hospital Emmanual Evangelical and Reformed Church Lawrence A. Leonard John H. Long First Wesleyan Methodist Church M. W. Childers Leonard J. Boyd M. H. Potts John F. Lockabill, Jr Flowers Reid Brewer First Wesleyan Church W. B. Baker Sandy Hopkins Howard Coggins Sandy Smith Howard Hicks Robert Day D. H. Woodoff Claude Money C. L. Foster E. L. Doby

32 Soldiers Die In Wreck

Wreck of a 17 car troop train in Ohio during a Korean War transport killed about 32 soldiers and injured many more. Rescue efforts mobilized from Cambridge Coshocton Zanesville and New Philadelphia with blood supplies. Col Frank Townsend survived. a plan to aid victims included nurses physicians and Red Cross assistance.

Short Frank Townsend Dallas Cambridge Coshocton Zanesville New Philadelphia Ohio Highway Patrol Carbondale Wilkes-Barre PRR Philadelphia Spirit of St. Louis Creck Ee National Guards U. S. Army Red Cross Joe Warhola Simi Ca Ohio Pennsylvania Pennsylvania National Guard Camp Atterbury Ind National Guard Bea Orma Jonesse

Ten Miles Up Beneath a Clear Unchanging Sky

A stark report describes a high altitude environment with constant sun and stars visible in a pitch black sky. The passage notes no clouds storms or mist and emphasizes daily sameness and brilliant celestial display.

Nails Made By One Company In WWII Reach 31 Million Kegs

During World War II one company produced 31,350,000 kegs of nails. The output was enough to fill a freight train 687 miles long, illustrating the massive wartime industrial effort.

Name That Writer And Korea Quiz Sparks Weekend Edition

A playful feature lists Korea trivia questions on money coast population and leadership plus birthday greetings for Maj Gen Hershey and Dr Irene Joliot Curie. It asks to identify a famed American author born Aug 27 1871 and who wrote Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy.

Louis B. Hershey Selective Service Irene Joliot-Curie U. S Terre Haute Ind Hollywood Cal Sister Carrie Theater Guild America United States

Early Ohio educator and author of four readers dies

West Alexandria native Lilian Campbell notes a man who left Ohio Territory roots in 1774 to become a leading educator. He taught rural schools from age 13, earned an A B from Washington College in 1826, led Cincinnati College and Ohio University, and published four school readers before his death on May 4, 1873.

West Alexandria America Ohio Territory Youngstown Ohio Washington College Cincinnati College Ohio University Athens

Sanctuary Origin and Meaning Traced

A concise etymology explains sanctuary as a sacred inviolable place. Tracing roots from Latin sanctuarium to Old French saintuaire, the term reflects its consecrated status across languages.

Saintuaire

Promising Year for Industry and Initiative Ahead

The text suggests a year filled with rewards for industry and initiative. It emphasizes fair success, with occasional unexpected gains, and advises today’s child to be original in outlook and thought, aiming for success in science or medicine.

Shame Arises From Fear of Men and Conscience From God

The quote contrasts two fears with moral implications. Samuel Johnson notes shame stems from social fear of people, while conscience aligns with fear of God shaping inner duty. The saying reflects Victorian era moral psychology and religious conscience.

God Samuel Johnson

Local Mill Workers Wage Boost in Burlington Plants

Burlington Mills announces a general wage increase averaging eight cents per hour for about 500 workers at High Point High Point Weaving and Hillcrest Throwing plants. C. D. Lewis, group manager, disclosed the plan this morning. The exact annual distribution for local employees is not yet figured. The hike takes effect September 18.

Burlington Mills Corporation High Point High Point Weaving Hillcrest Thorwing C. D. Lewis Burlington

Burlington Mills Announces General Wage Increase

Burlington Mills Corporation disclosed a wage rise effective September 18 announced by president J C Cowan Jr. averaging about eight cents per hour with variations by division. The hike will add roughly 4 000 000 annually to employee earnings and comes as base pay has risen to 325 percent of 1940 levels with 14 prior increases in ten years.

Greensboro Burlington Mills Corporation Today J. C. Cowan, Jr Textile Concern Burlington Cowan Burlington Mills

Civil service exams seek furniture refinisher posts

Examinations for men seeking appointments as furniture refinishers are announced with locations at Ft. McPherson Georgia and the Atlanta general depot. Applications must reach the executive secretary by October 9. Salary ranges from $1.20 to $1.32 per hour.

Ft. McPherson Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Third Army U. S Civil Service Region New Post Office Atlanta 3 Atlanta General Depot

Plattsburg Victory and O Henry Birth Noted

The item recalls the 1814 American victory over the British at Plattsburg during the War of 1812 and marks the 1862 birth of William Sydney Porter known as O Henry, famed American short story writer.

Plattsburg O. Henry William Sydney Porter

Long Distance Victory and Political Slogans

The fragment hints at a won event, a 6000 mile distance, and 30 million figures with Rhee and references to Confucianism Buddhism Shintoism.

First Accident At New Light Intersections

State police report the first crash since the new traffic light on the intersection of Highways 311 and 62. About 6:30 am an auto north on 311 driven by Fred L. Stevenson Route 3 left the road and rolled into a culvert to avoid a car crossing 311. The second driver was Robert J. Parker Lexington Route 6. No injuries or charges. Stevenson car damage estimated at 35 dollars.

311 Fred L. Stevenson Route 3 Robert J. Parker Lexington Route 6 Stevenson

Tar Heel Center Huck Holdash Took Summer Steel Work

Irvin Huck Holdash, Tar Heel center and 1950 All-America pick on multiple lists, spent most of the summer employed in a steel mill near his Youngstown home.

Chapel Hill Irvin Huck) Holdash Crystal Ball Youngstown

Flamisch to Coach Colby Freshman Football This Fall

Bill Flamisch former UNC backfield star will coach Colby College freshman football team this fall. Plant breeders employ a hypodermic needle to transfer pollen from male pecan flowers.

Chapel Hill Bill Flamisch University of North Carolina Colby College

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