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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1947
Page
2
In Ridgeland North Carolina a honeymoon trip ends in tragedy as Dennis J Counihan a 27 year old police officer from Chatham County kills Mrs Itis Curtis with seven bullets after meeting her in Savannah and then shoots himself. Captain Curtis and their two year old son Buddy witness the killings.
The incident began when an officer jerked open a car door and ripped a corsage from the bride before firing. Curtis, quoted as saying never leave here with Curtis, fled to summon help. Two year-old Buddy stayed in the car unharmed as Curtis, from Menomonie Wisconsin, on recruiting duty in Milwaukee, was involved.
Norwood Police Chief J. K. Sharp and Officer J. H. Manus see trial postponed to Oct. 6 in Albemarle. They face charges over a 10 day old incident in which they allegedly beat a Norwood youth and dispersed a mob bent on marching on the police station. Raymond Tarlton, 17, was found innocent of resisting arrest.
The piece explains how rising costs push unions and workers toward cooperative buying. It details Rochdale cooperatives rules such as open membership, one vote per member, fixed stock value, and patronage rebates paid in cash or stock credits. It notes growth in consumer co-ops with 1.76 million members in 1945 and regional strengths in the north central states.
Thomasville Lions in coordination with the Thomasville Rotary club schedule an entertainment program for public school teachers at Mills Home on October 30 at 5 30 PM The Lions discussed final plans at a Monday luncheon in the Women s club building Rev Dr J W Gardner a visiting Baptist minister spoke in sign language during part of his talk and also gave an oral address The program also featured Coach Carr Shealy reviewing the high school team prospects with fifty varsity candidates and six lettermen The Lions awarded a loving cup to the top all round player remains to be presented Earl Pleasants joined the club and L L Rothrock was initiated Guests included Richard Sink Carr Shealy Burt Welborn and N C Perry
East Carolina Teachers College began the 1947-1948 fall term as freshmen arrived on campus. Upperclassmen join Tuesday while an orientation for new and transfer students starts Tuesday morning and continues through the week. Fred Martin of Asheville leads student government activities with other officers as registration is set for Wednesday and Thursday and classes begin Friday.
More than 1500 anglers from across the United States have signed up for the $15,000 rodeo running from September 15 to November 1. First prize is $5,000 in cash. Pier and boat fishermen report brisk business, with lodging in Southport Frying Pan area and Wrightsville and Carolina areas offering fall accommodations.
Lee F. Schaner, disaster chairman of the High Point Red Cross, warned locals that next months bring higher forest fire danger. He outlined five rules for prevention, urging public cooperation in national state and local programs to protect Guilford county’s beauty watersheds wildlife and timber.
Thomasville's WTNC radio station begins test broadcasts and official on air service today with 1000 watts. Call letters spell We're Thomasville and studios are on the Winston-Salem road near city limits. George W Lyles George W Lyles Jr and Russell F Vanlandingham are business officers. Harold Harrison leads technical staff of engineers and announcers.
In Kingstree South Carolina a 20 year old man Bennie Collins is held after a 15 year old white girl identified him as the assailant who grabbed her in her home and the sheriff reports a crowd gathered at the jail but dispersed without incident the girl described a struggle through rooms and into a cornfield.
Editor Shuman of Holiday and artist Bea Irvin travel to Hatteras on Sept 25 to join Joe Massoletti of New York for tarpon fishing. Massoletti has fished two days without a tarpon due to disturbed waters and lack of live bait. He hopes to net bait soon.
The North Carolina Council of Churches opened a one day session in Winston Salem with emphasis on boosting overseas relief. The council may hire a full time director of relief, said Rev. Ernest J. Arnold of Durham, executive secretary. Dr. E. B. L. of Rocky Mount is president.
A Confederate soldier atop the stock memorial monument in Georgetown South Carolina has suffered four automobile crashes in five years. One collision required a full replacement which then wore a Federal uniform accidentally causing issues. the change was made promptly.
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