Four Year Old Dies in Thomasville Fire Inferno
Thomasville fire on Lake Street destroys two houses when an oil stove explodes. Arnold Mitten, four, fatally burned as winds drove flames away from a hydrant. Fire Chief says parents slept while neighbor aided, bodies moved to funeral home. Funeral plans incomplete.
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Thomasville
Arnold Mitten
J. E. Mitten
Lake Street
Charlie White
Mitten
Amazon
Ed Hughes
Hughes
J. C. Green and Sons
Irvin Miller
Firefighters recuse blaze. several firefighters injured in Salisbury home
The incident began at a home described as the sister's in Salisbury. The couple had moved to Thomasville several years earlier from Kannapolis. Carl Jackson, H. E. McFadden, Howard Sullivan and other firefighters were slightly burned while fighting the fire but all received only first aid treatment.
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Salisbury
Thomasville
Kannapolis
Carl Jackson
H. E. McFadden
Howard Sullivan
Industrial Meet Presided At Raleigh By Finch
Raleigh April 4 The industrial institute at N C State College concluded with over 80 representatives. George Arthur of Washington N C and Virginia outlined in industry training methods while T Austin Finch of Thomasville presided over the final session highlighting training for North Carolina workers.
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Raleigh
N.C. State College
North Carolina
George Arthur
Washington
Carolinas
Virginia
T. Austin Finch
Thomasville
Great Phase From Pare Continues Over Rabaul
Allied observers describe ongoing phase near Pare with ash clouds from Matupi volcano spreading over the countryside at Rabaul. Recon planes keep a constant vigil to detect any surprise attack, with experts predicting Australia could receive three to four days warning of an invasion from Japanese bases, possibly excluding Timor due to proximity.
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Vustiiti
Matupi
Australia
Timor
U S Navy Losses Mount as Japanese Suffer Heavy Blows
Reports from Pearl Harbor show U S losses including aircraft tenders and other naval craft dwarfed by heavy Japanese losses of at least 30 warships. Heroic actions aboard sinking ships and continued survival of Langley, once the Old Covered Wagon, frame dramatic war tales. Commander McConnell and Lt Cmdr Abernethy provided details of the Java battles as Lt Cmdr Bermingham is reported killed.
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Java
San Francisco
John M. Bermingham
Trade panel backs civilian supply group formation
The Trade Committee, with J Anthony Panuch as vice chairman and Howard Newmark as executive secretary, includes Edgar Ster of the War Production Board and Charles W. Yost from the State Department. Other members span the Office of Price Administration, the SEC, Rockefeller's agency, and the Lend-Lease office, reflecting broad federal involvement.
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Leon Henderson
J. Anthony Panuch
the Security Commission
Howard Newmark
Edgar B. Ster
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
War Production Board
Kelsy Peck
Mrs Louisa Kanoy dies at 73 near Thomasville
Mrs Louisa Victoria Stone Kanoy aged 73 died at her Route One home after a short illness. Born July 18 1868 to Jahne and Sara Kennedy Stone she was married 57 years to Andrew Kaney who preceded her in 1936. Survived by five daughters and three sons nine grandchildren. Funeral plans pending with services at Calvary Reformed Church.
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Davidson County
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Sara Kennedy Stone
Andrew Kaney
Calgary Reformed Church
Crawford Eddinger
Sam Bell
Robert Hinkle
Route One
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John
Tom
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Calvary Reformed Church
Mrs. L. A. Lewallen Dies at 79 in Asheboro
Mrs. L. A. Lewallen of 1304 Park Street died at her home after a brief illness. Born July 24, 1861 in Randolph County, she was a charter member of Welch Memorial Methodist Church and widow of Franklin Lewallen. Funeral at Welch Memorial Sunday at 2 pm with burial at New Hope Methodist Cemetery. Survived by seven sons, 41 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. body to lie in state at church.
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Randolph County
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Asheboro
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This
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Trinity
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C. B. Lewallen
Worth M. Lewallen
Worth Lewallen
Fairfield Road
Efird's Store Names New Manager in High Point
A. L. Shepard, formerly of Clinton South Carolina, has become manager of Efird's Department Store in High Point, succeeding R. E. Myrick. A Dublin Georgia native, he led Clinton's store for nine years after a 15 year span with J. C. Penney. Shepard, his wife, and son Bobby reside at 612 Colonial Drive. He is active in Baptist, Freemason, Lions Club, Retail Merchants, and Chamber of Commerce groups. He pledges continued service at fair prices and aims to make Efird's the leading High Point retailer.
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Clinton, S. C
Efird’s
R. E. Myrick
J. C. Penney
Clinton
Dublin
Shepard
Bobby
Colonial Drive
The
Baptist Church
Retail Merchants Association
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Eaird
Roxie Hart and Last of the Duanes On Local Screens
The listing shows Roxie Hart at CHNTER with feature times 1 32 and 9 30, Br oadhurst presents Last of the Duanes with multiple showings, Paramount threads North To Klondike with its feature slots, and Rialto runs Gueer Fiesta Stars at several daily intervals.
Destitute Families In Urgent Need Of Help
In Washington the Senate appropriations committee approved a sliding scale to limit war profits, backing a measure carrying over 19 billion dollars. Meanwhile in Guilford County, four families displaced by a Wednesday fire received aid from local welfare and Red Cross efforts, with welfare officials urging applications for relief and noting some support already provided.
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County Welfare Department
Funeral Rites for Henry O Connor Woods
Funeral services for Henry O Connor Woods who died from burns on Wednesday were held at Floral Garden Cemetery at 4 30 PM Friday with Rev Grady Burgess presiding. Pallbearers included W H Lewis A J Lewis W A Peebles Charles Chesfield D J Kendrick and R P Hanks. Interment in family plot.
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Henry O'Connor Woods
Floral Garden Cemetery
Grady Burgess
Magnolia Street Baptist Church
Greensboro
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A. J. Lewis
W. A. Peebles
Charles Chesfield
D. J. Kendrick
R. P. Hanks
Durham to preach at First Baptist Church Sunday
Dr C H Durham of Lumberton will serve as supply pastor at the First Baptist Church for three months during Dr A B Conrad's absence. He will lead the morning service tomorrow at 11 o'clock. Durham, retired, pastored First Church in Lumberton for thirty years. No evening services will be held during this period.
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Lumberton
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrad
Dr. Durham
First Church
Ten Japanese Planes Shot Down By Allied Flyers
DARWIN Australia April 4 United Nations air forces shot down six Japanese planes over Koepang Dutch Timor yesterday and four more over Derwits it was announced today Two additional Japanese Planes were probably shot down in the Danis aerial flight Of the four definite Japanese losses over Darwin two were shot down by fighters and two others by anti aircraft batteries The attacking force was intercepted before reaching the target area and only a few bombs were dropped Two civilians were killed at Darwin but there was no property damage.
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Koepang
Dutch Timor
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Salvation Army Band Plans Easter Serenades and Concert
The Salvation Army announces a weekend program by the Citadel band led by Major Vernon Carter. At 7 o clock tonight a special performance will feature sacred, semi classical and military numbers. The band will roam residential districts at dawn tomorrow playing Easter serenades and cover most areas. A public program follows tomorrow night at 7 45 in the Citadel auditorium 801 South Main Street.
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Vernon Carter
Citadel
Carter
South Main Street
Drive To Reduce Tax Suits In High Point
City Manager E. M. Knox announced a drive to reduce 1939 tax suits before foreclosure, naming three temporary clerks in the collections department to visit taxpayers. H. L. Baumgardner, Joe E. Ridge, and P. L. Massey were tasked with boosting collections and may extend the method to other delinquent years.
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E. M. Knox
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H. L. Baumgardner
Draft Board 5
Joe E. Ridge
White Oak Street
P. L. Massey
Louise Avenue
Mrs Lonnie Plott Dies at 71 in High Point Home
Lonnie Plott, 71, of 5117 Walnut Street, High Point, died in her sleep at home. Born February 11, 1871 in Cabarrus County, she had lived in High Point 34 years. Her husband works in Roanoke, Virginia and was notified. A half sister survives. Funeral plans await husband’s arrival.
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Lonnie Plott
Walnut Street
Relief Aid Planned for Fire Victims Families
Miss Rivett described destitute families including children left with only their clothing after the blaze. She could not list specific needs but urged the public to donate items to be received stored and distributed to aid those city residents.
Two Men File For Post Of Constable
Two candidates for constable, L. G. Jones and C. C. Hughes, filed with Louis J. Fisher Jr. and will seek election in the Democratic primary on May 30. Hughes, longtime Jamestown resident and Kester Furniture employee, is a former soldier with a son in the Army and one in the Marines. Jones, in his first term as constable for High Point township, seeks renomination. The constable, nicknamed Big Jones, is a former deputy sheriff and former High Point police officer.
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C. C. Hughes
Louis J. Fisher, Jr
County Board of Elections
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Kester Furniture Company
Jamestown
Jamestown Township
Jones
High Point Township
Big Jones
High Point
Weather Update for Carolinas and Georgia
Not much changes in temperature tonight across North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia with mild conditions and light winds expected. The forecast calls for steady temperatures and no significant precipitation across the region tonight.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
McKenney on Bridge Point Count for No Trump Bids
In a new book Culbertson for the Joneses, Morane O'Brien and Evy Oescher offer a point count system for no trump bidding. Ace equals four, king three, queen two, jack one, ten counts, with one no trump opening at 15 to 17 points. About 235 points combined needed for three no trump, and a nine point raise to two no trump brings the partnership to game.
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Evy Oeschger
Culbertson
Joneses
Bridge hand illustrates the three no trump bid risk
The article analyzes a bridge deal where South holds 16 points and North 9, prompting a probable three no trump bid. It notes the risk of going to game, as declarer must win one of two finesses while hearts and entry distribution threaten the contract.
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Trump
Rockbottom
South
North
Declarer
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