Reports Show Progress In 1943 Red Cross Drive
The 1943 Red Cross War Fund drive in ye Poin stands $4,027 short of its $37,000 goal with total receipts at $32,973.37. Industrial division led with $18,521 though some figures are tentative. many firms will add hours next week. Some groups run over quotas, including institutional and women’s divisions, while others remain under or pending final tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ye Poin
J. J. Corrigan
T. V. Rochelle
Hal Davis
Howard Blair
Neill Motors
Ring-Harris Drug Stors
Y.W.C.A
Modern Shipping Service
Curtis Smithdeal Realty
Union Clothing Store
Efird
Dennamon
McLellan Stores
Fay
SWPC Officials Visit High Point to Aid Distressed Plants
A Smaller War Plants Corp delegation led by James Howington met with High Point furniture and woodworking leaders to discuss relief orders worth up to 10,000 dollars for distressed factories in the region. Plants may receive SWPC orders if they meet specifications and costs allow. Local contact: C B E McCallum in Charlotte. Henry A. Foscue and Tom Falvey aided the talks with Jim Barnett and McCallum joining from Atlanta.
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War Plants Corporation
High Point
James Howington
The
SWPC
Fowington
C. B E. McCallum
Charlotte
Henry A. Foscue
High Point Furniture and Woodworking Manufacturing Association
Tom Falvey
Atlanta
Jim Barnett
McCallum
Red Men Convene Here Saturday
The sixth district meeting of the Order of Red Men and the De af Pocahontas will convene next Saturday April 10 at 8 in the trophy council room of the Junior Order Hall on North Main Street Chief of records A D Clapp announced Welcoming address by A J Koonce Allan Cates of Graham will respond The local Chickasaw Tribe No 52 will hold its regular tribal meeting tomorrow night to finalize plans for the district meetin g
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Red Men and the Deaf Pocahontas
D. Clapp
A. J. Koonce
Trophy Council
North Main Street
Allan Cates
Graham
Clapp
Truett Promoted to Captain at Demobilized Records Branch
Captain Randle B Truett, previously a lieutenant, receives promotion to captain. He has served as public relations officer at the Demobilized Records Branch here and aided in assembling the agency special edition of The Enterprise after its relocation.
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Randle B. Truett
Boards Advise 3-A Men to Stay in Present Jobs
Local draft boards in High Point urged 3-A men to remain in their current jobs despite possible reclassification. Only 39 non deferable positions were listed, with revisions possible. Farmers are needed, and men may transfer to farming if they qualify for agricultural deferment. others will be evaluated by the county war board.
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High Point
Washington, D. C
County War Board
Jr. O U A M Meeting Here Next Saturday
The 13th district Jr. O U A M will meet in High Point next Saturday April 10 in joint session with Piedmont District Daughters of America Business sessions start at 3 p m The Juniors meet at trophy council No 29 Hall 308 North Main St while the Daughters meet at Washington Council Number Four Hall at North Main and Washington Streets A chicken supper will follow at 7 p m in Washington council hall Robert Thompson editor of The Enterprise will speak after the supper and reports from district and state officers will be given
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High Point
Piedmont District
Daughters of America
Trophy Council
North Main Street
Washington
North Main
Washington Streets
Washington Council
Robert Thompson
Enterprise
Hen Delivers Double Yolked Eggs For Owner
J A Ruth of 1222 Montheu Avenue reports his hen has begun laying large double yolked eggs every other day instead of the usual single yolk variety. The eggs measure about six inches around the middle and seven inches long.
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J. A. Ruth
Montheu Avenue
Ruth
Air Mail Volume In High Point Increases With New Schedule
Postmaster S C Clark announced improved air mail service in High Point despite wartime conditions. Mail must reach the post office by 10 25 a m for north and southbound planes and by 5 10 p m or 8 55 p m for afternoon routes. Daily air mail now 2 500 3 000 letters, with many letters going to service members. Chamber of Commerce Ro cher le and the Greensboro Aeronautical Committee support expanded schedules based on usage.
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S. C. Clark
High Point
Clark
High Point-Greensboro
High Point Post Office
Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee
T. V. Rochelle
Greensboro Aeronautical Committee
Eastern Air Lines
Rochelle
Mrs Clinard Dies After Fall Into Pond
Cordelia Clinard 73 died after falling into a lily pool at her daughter’s home on Woodrow Avenue. Doctors said a heart attack occurred. she did not regain consciousness after artificial respiration. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Blanche Hunter, son E. Cameron Cridlebaugh, and eight grandchildren. Funeral Monday 10 at 315 Woodrow Street with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
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Cordelia Clinard
L. E. Tinsley
Woodrow Avenue
First Baptist Church
Guilford County
Moses M
Mary Hedgecock Motzinger
G. W. Cridlebaugh
Clay H. Clinard
Greensboro
W. F
J. C
J. L. Motsinger
High Point
Glendora Sullivan
Woodrow Street
A. B. Conrad
F. L. Conrad
Emanual Lutheran Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Iderton Only Councilman To Be Offered For Reelection
Democratic factions in High Point announce a united ticket with Earl Phillips mediating a compromise. R H H Sechrest is named for mayor and council nominees from four wards include A C Sawyer, Sanders Dallas, Horace Iderton, H M Taylor, Lee Howell, R T Smith, Argie Wood, and J E Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Earl Phillips
Democratic Executive Committee
R. H H. Sechrest
Amos. Millis-Ilderton Group
Ilderton
Haworth
R. T. Amos
Horace Ilderton
Democratic Party
United
A. C. Sawyer
Sanders Dallas
Horace Iderton
H. M. Taylor
Lee Howell
R. T. Smith
Argie Wood
J. E
Phillips
Horace Eidertones
Byron Haworth
J. F. Jones
Amos
Jones
Millis- Ilderton-Amos
Voters urged to register for election across city
Democratic and Republican chairmen urged all eligible city voters to register for the upcoming election. Those registered in 1941 need not reregister, but all should check with registrars at polling places on April 10 17 or 24. Last day to file candidacy is April 13. Election May 4 with primary possible April 20. Registrars listed by precinct for in person registration.
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Democratic Committee
Byron Haworth
Republican Committee
J. M. Thomas
Ben L. Herman
Municipal Election Committee
Herman
Fletcher Welch
Ardmore Circle
J. Cheves
W. Davis
Tom Bell
Doris
Howard Williams
English
Rabbi Mihaly To Speak For Industrial Club
Rabbi Mihaly will speak next Tuesday night April 6 to the High Point Industrial Club at 7 30 at Wesley Memorial Church. Erection of officers will follow the dinner meeting and the Army pre induction course’s third lesson will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Mihaly
High Point Industrial Club
Wesley Memorial Church
Police to Launch Campaign Against City Auto Licenses
Police Chief W. G. Friddle said an extensive round-up of city auto tag violators will begin this week. He noted High Point city licenses sold are only a quarter of the state tabs and city tags arrived late. The Carolina Motor Club is open daily 9 am to 4 pm for tag sales, and cars without a 1943 High Point tab will receive tickets after a short grace period.
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W. G. Friddle
Friddle
High Point
Carolina Motor Club
Motor Club
Three Divorce Suits Filed With Clerk
Three divorce petitions were filed yesterday at the High Point Municipal Court on grounds of two years separation. Plaintiffs include Edna Apple from Emery Apple, Millie Stitt from Charleston Stitt, and Dorothy Elizabeth Grindstaff from John Houston Grindstaff. William P. Royster Jr. has been promoted to sergeant at Camp Polk Louisiana. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Royster of Route Four and serves in Company D of the 11th Armored Division.
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High Point Municipal Court
Edna Apple
Emery Apple
Millie Stitt
Charleston Stitt
Dorothy Elizabeth Grindstaff
John Houston Grindstaff
Royster
William P. Royster, Jr
Camp Polk
William P. Royster
Route Four
11Th Armored Division
Navy Seeks More Officers for Expanding War Program
Navy seeks additional officers as it expands a global war program. Carter Dalton states the ban on recruiting up to 38 does not hinder officer procurement. candidates aged 19 to 50 with college education or technical experience may qualify. Information available from civilian committee or Sixth Naval District offices. North Carolina’s strong officer output highlighted. emphasis on technical specialists for naval needs. Immediate need for officers with technical training.
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Carter Dalton
High Point
Naval
Navy
Sixth Naval District
Naval Officer Procurement
N. C. State College
Raleigh
North Carolina
Naval Service
Comdr
Sterzik
Dot And Jake Lewis Win High Rating In District Contest
Dot Lewis and her brother Jake won the superior rating the district piano contest of the Federated Music Clubs held Saturday at Woman's College. Representing the Junior Musical Art Club, they are children of Mr and Mrs Fleet Lewis of 211 Montdieu Avenue.
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Dot Lewis
Jake
Federated Music Clubs
Woman's College
Dot
Fleet Lewis
Montdieu Avenue
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Sechrest
New Guinea
Harold D. Sechrest
Buna
Ernest B. Nenneman
Hamburg
Iowa
Bdge Air Forces
George R. Hamby, Jr
Atnta
Red Tals
United States
Japan
Thomas Rutter
Pennsylvania
Berks County
Pottstown
St. Pierre
Martinique
R. H. Sechrest
A. RE. Wood
Dallas
Horace I[lderton
J. EF. Ward
A. C, Sawyer
Iderton
Ward
Howell, Smith, Taylor and Wood
Industrial Club
Jake Lewis
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