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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1947

Page

7

Tips for Teens and a Bridge Championship Recap

A teen advice column argues for steady dating despite warnings about marriage risk. The second feature reports the world championship bridge title won by Goren van Zedtwitz Hazen Sobel Becker, with Silodor Crawford Stayman as finalists, final scores near a 1090 plus margin.

Charles H. Goren Philadelphia Waldemar von Zedtwitz Lee Hazen Helen Sobel B. Jay Becker New York Sidney Silodor John R. Crawford Howard Schenken George Rapee Becker Rapee South Silodor-Stayman

On Bridge by William F. McKenney

Bridge column by William F. McKenney for NEA Service analyzes current play. The article offers expert tips and hands to improve bidding and defense for readers.

William FE. McKenney America's Card Authority NEA Service

Mrs Emma Jane Gordon Succumbs to Short Illness

Mrs Emma Jane Gordon wife of the late I G Gordon died at her home on Trinity Route 1 Sunday afternoon after a short illness. Surviving are two daughters Mrs W S Blackburn and Miss Pearl Gordon. three sons R C Gordon Roy Gordon and J W Gordon. ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was a Tabernacle Methodist Church member. The body remains at Green Funeral Home and will be returned to the home. funeral services are planned for Tuesday.

Thomasville Emma Jane Gordon I. G. Gordon Trinity Rt Thomas Phoebe Grist Morris W. S. Blackburn Miss Pearl Gordon R. C. Gordon Roy Gordon J. W. Gordon Burlington Tabernacle Methodist Church the Green Funeral Home

Wood fuel uses about sixty one million cords yearly in the U S

A historical note reports that roughly 61 million cords of wood are consumed annually as fuel across the United States, reflecting widespread reliance on wood as an energy source.

United States

Record Enrollment Expected at Carolina for Fall Term

Chapel Hill reports a projected enrollment of about 7250 students at the University of North Carolina for the upcoming term, including some 5000 veterans and 1100 coeds. Registration is set for September 22 23 and 24 with classes starting September 25. Freshmen will begin arrival Friday and attend a two day orientation at Memorial Hall starting September 19.

Chapel Hill University of North Carolina He University Memorial Hall Co. P. Spruill The General College Graham Memorial

Time drift note claims calendar error accumulates hours

A historical science note describes that under the Gregorian calendar the year is 26 seconds too long and since adoption the system has accumulated about three hours.

Safer Night Driving In Cities Than Rural Roads

1945 rural highways saw 9500 fatalities at night while urban streets reported 8000 deaths. The comparison shows cities had fewer fatalities than countryside roads during nighttime travel.

Radio Program Time Standards Confuse Schedules

A radio timetable note explains that standard time shifts by region and that last minute changes are excluded. It highlights that central standard time is the base hour and mountain time is two hours behind. Local stations may alter relay schedules locally.

Radio Daily Schedule With Program Details

Monday schedule lists CBS NBC and ABC programs from early morning to midnight East and West coast feeds. Highlights include News Reports, Sports, Cavalcade of America, Godfrey Talent Scouts, Inner Sanctum, Scotland Yard, and Dr L Q Quiz Show with multiple orchestras and dance segments.

Nbe Cbs Mbs Weat Mbe West Cbe Lowell Thomas Nbe World News & Commentary Fulton Lewis, Jr Jack Smith Cbes Dance Music Orch Rob Crosby Henry J. Taylor Kaltenborn Rob Trout Cbs Sports Scotland Yard Howard Barlow Che Chariie Chan Voorhees Nbe Radio Theater Gabriel Heatter Guy Lombardo Irma Fish and Hunt Club Bob Hawk Tbs ABC Buddy Weed

Radio Schedule Snapshot For Daytime Broadcasts

A dense listing of radio programs across stations WHRE WHPR WHPRE WHPE detailing news, music, talk and variety slots from early morning to evening. The guide notes potential interruptions or cancellations for breaking developments.

WHRE WHPR WHPRE Frank Sinatra WHPE Hank D'Amico Freddy Martin Guy Lombardo MccMahan Bing Crosby Bill Currie

Views Of Interest To Jar Heels 15 Persons Lose Lives Violently

North Carolina week end tally reports at least 15 deaths from traffic accidents drownings and violence. Names include Herbert Spainhour Otis Wommack Charles Lasley R. Helsabeck N A Elder Jimmy Jones and Frances Diaz among others with causes ranging from drowning to gunshots and road crashes.

North Carolina Herbert Spainhour Rural Hall Winston-Salem Yadkin River Otis Lee Wommack Charles Theodore Lasley Route 1 Madison R. S. Helsabeck Stokes County N. A. Elder Pittsburgh Blowing Rock Richard Kelley High Rock Jimmy Jones Lexington Lillington Fayetteville Frances Diaz Washington, D. C Henderson Weldon Johnson Charles Crawford Charlotte

Indictments Sought Against Cunningham and Jail Official

Warren county grand jury asked to indict Rich Square resident Joe Cunningham on conspiracy to break and enter Northampton jail and breaking and entering with intent to harm a prisoner. Jailer A W Edwards is named for conspiracy aiding and abetting in May lynching attempt of Godwin Buddy Bush. Judge Frizzelle order followed. previous Northampton grand jury had declined to indict Cunningham Edwards and a defendant in rape attempt.

Warrenton Warren County Joe Cunningham Rich Square Northampton County Northampton A. W. Edwards Godwin Buddy) Bush Cunningham J. Paul Frizzelle R. Gregg Cherry Edwards

Textile School Opens at Lake Junaluska Camp

Lake Junaluska September 15. The CIO textile union school welcomed forty three members from North Carolina Virginia Georgia and Tennessee for a week long training program. Courses include labor legislation public speaking collective bargaining and labor history. It is the eighth and final institute the union has sponsored this year nationwide.

Lake Junaluska Southern Methodist Church CIO Textile Union Textile Workers Union of America North Carolina Virginia Grgia Tennessee University of North Carolina At Union

Brittle Bones Break Defies Young Ernest Gardner

In Buckinghamshire England, Ernest Gardner aged 16 bore seven breaks to his left arm six fractures to his right leg one fracture to his right arm a broken collarbone and a fractured left leg all attributed to brittle bones in his youth. George Washington reportedly retired after his second term partly due to newspapers attacking him in exaggerated and indecent terms likened to a Nero or a pickpocket.

Ernest Gardner Buckinghamshire England George Washington

North Carolina Featured in Holiday Magazine October Issue

Holiday magazine extols North Carolina as rich in Old South heritage and industry. It highlights vast tourism potential, major production strengths in textiles, furniture, peanuts, cigarettes, nylon stockings, and states unemployment is well below the national average with steady manufacturing strength.

North Carolina Holiday Old South National Jonathan Daniels Arthur Williams South Grand Rapids Connecticut Wisconsin North Campbell Kendall

Boone Boosters Plan Parkways Vision for Western NC

North Carolina’s new parkway and forest development commission held its first public sessions in Boone and Blowing Rock, planning to transform western North Carolina into a top vacation region. Sam Weems reported bids for the Asheville end of the Blue Ridge Parkway and speedier completion was urged by chairman Charles Ray. Members include Dr. Kelley Bennett, Francis Heazel, E. C. Guy, Raymond Sutton, W. P. Winkler, State Sen. William Bedford, Charles M. Douglas, and Percy Ferebee.

Boone North Carolina New Parkway and Forest Development Commission Boone Chamber of Commerce Blowing Rock Sam Weems Roanoke Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Charles Fe, Ray Waynesville Parkway Kelley Bennett Shelby Francis Heazel E. C. Guy Newland Raymond Sutton W. P. Winkler iState William Bedford Charles M. Douglas Brevard Percy Ferebee

Emergency Water For Winston

Winston-Salem faces critical water shortages as two emergency lines would supply up to 2,000,000 gallons daily unless heavy rain arrives. Residents tested Salem Lake’s mud flats as the reservoir fell over ten feet below the dam, and officials urged drastic conservation to avoid partially closing industrial supply.

Winston-Salem Salem Lake

Funeral Rites for Infant Agnes Caroline Shuskey

Funeral service for Agnes Caroline Shuskey infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shuskey of 811 Tryon Street High Point will be held at Shiloah Baptist Church Iredell County Monday at two o'clock. Rev Ward of the church will officiate. Interment in the family plot at the church cemetery. Survived by parents three brothers J L Shuskey High Point paternal grandfather J L Shuskey High Point maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs J E Steel kt Statesville.

Thomasville Agnes Carolina Shuskey A. L. Shuskey Tryon Street High Point Shiloah Baptist Church Iredell County Mr. Ward Marion Wesley Calvin R James Lee J. L. Shuskey J. E. Steel Statesville

Funeral Services for Mrs Minnie Walker Saunders

Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Walker Saunders who died at her home in Fair Grove Friday night were held Sunday at Reed Street Baptist Church at 4 pm. The service was led by Dr Charles F Leek and several pastors. Choirs and quartets provided music. Flowers were arranged by Miss Mamie Bryant. Pallbearers were Carl Cox, Ira Bryant, Buford Harvey, Avant Harvey, J D Harvey, Marion Harvey. Interment followed at Holly Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.

Thomasville Minnie Walker Saunders Fair Grove Reed Street Baptist Church Charles F. Leek First Baptist Church R. L. Kizer Reed ‘Street Baptist Church Harrold R. Simpson First Methodist Church W. K McGee Winston-Salem Church Jarrett Quar ‘Ette Rainbow Quartet J. W. Luther Flowers Mamie Bryant Carl Cox Lira Bryant Buford Harvey Avant Harvey J. D. Harvey Marion Harvey Holly Hills Memorial Park

Five College Centers Open Classes Sept 22

Durham reports five North Carolina college centers affiliated with the University of North Carolina will open classes Sept 24 with registration starting Sept 22 at centers in Charlotte Burnsville Gastonia Greensboro and Hendersonville. Charlotte already lists 237 advance enrollments.

Durham North Carolina Universityf North Carolina Charlotte Burnsville Gastonia Greensboro Hendersonville

Good News for Stomach Distress Relief

An advertorial claims SSS Tonic increases gastric juice flow to relieve sour stomach bloating and gas from non organic stomach upset. It touts improved digestion, appetite, sleep, and energy, with claims of anemia support and broad health benefits.

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