Democrats Await City Hall Meeting Amid Ticket Split
A mass Democratic gathering is set for 7:30 PM in the county building to settle mayor and city council race divisions. Haworth and Earl Phillips organized the meeting, inviting all interested Democrats, as factions battle over a proposed “citizens ticket” led by R. H. Sechrest for mayor and Curtis Smith deal for First Ward council.
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Haworth
Democraticirman
Earl Phillips
Phillips
R. T . Horace Ilderton
J. F. Jones Haworth
New “Citizens
R. H. Sechrest
Curtis Smith Deal
Horace Ilderman
L. Hunt
Jrman Teague
Charles
Registrars to Register Citizens for May 4 Municipal Vote
Registrars will register residents this week at home and on Saturdays at election polls for the May 4 municipal election. Names from the first to the fourth wards appear with various candidates on the compromise and citizens tickets, while some on the compromise slate may have withdrawn or not signed. The Democratic executive committee plans a meeting to resolve splits and backing across tickets.
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Ben Herman
Municipal Board of Elections
Herman
Fire department reports March calls and losses in High Point
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram reports the High Point Fire Department answered 50 calls in March, down from 68 in 1942, and 374 calls in the first nine months of the fiscal year versus 437 last year. March losses were 212,625 dollars, led by a Lilly Paint Company blaze. nine month losses total 367,144 dollars. There were three March false alarms and 29 in nine months. Engines used 428 gallons of gasoline and 18 gallons of oil.
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E. K. Ingram
High Point Fire Department
Lilly Paint Company
Turbulent Local Ticket Talks Ahead of Tuesday Deadline
Amos and J E Millis vowed to keep a pledge as Haworth promised action before Tuesday night. Sechrest criticized the compromise ticket amid withdrawals and public reaction, suggesting a new group of candidates. A mass meeting tonight could explore a second compromise while filing closes at midnight Tuesday. Republicans offered limited clarity, with Coke Cecil noting near completion of a GOP ticket in the fourth ward before the deadline.
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Haworth
R. H. Sechrest
Sechrest
Concensus
Three HPC Seniors Enroll in Washington Food Inspection Course
Three High Point College senior home economics majors Jule Warren Kathryn Howard and Ela Kinsey are attending a one week food inspection course at Mary Washington College in Fredericks burg Virginia on invitation of the government. Women are being trained for food inspection roles formerly held by men and after the course the graduates will take an exam for potential government positions.
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High Point College
Mary Washington College
Jule Warren
Burlington
Kathryn Howard
Winston Salem
Ela Kinsey
Huston
Texas
Fredricksburg
Nazi Reprisal Raids Weak After Attacks
London April 12 reports say at least three Nazi planes were shot down over England as German reprisals followed Allied weekend attacks. A British intruder shot down a twin engined German craft in northern France. RAF bombers laid mines. two planes were lost. A Soviet air raid damaged industrial targets and caused fires.
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London
England
Germany
Koenigsberg
East Prussian
France
Air Ministry
RAF
North Africa
Naples
Malines
Belgium
Hengelo
Holland
No Quota Set For City As Second War Drive Begins
In High Point the Second War Loan Drive opens with about 800 volunteers aiming to raise 3 million dollars from residents over three weeks. No city quota. Guilford County expected to contribute 8.3 million beyond banks. Officials stress broad reach beyond investors as families, workers, and children are urged to buy bonds for patriotic saving and support for service organizations.
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A. M. Utley
Ballyhoo
High Point
Guilford County
Citizen Service Corps
Red Cross
The
USO
People of America
Boy Injured When Bus Struck By Truck On Highway
In Thomasville on the Thomasville Lexington Highway a Burlington Mills truck driven by William R. Stuckey collided with a school bus driven by Joe Hege Jr. A small boy, brother of Hege, was slightly injured and hospitalized. Stuckey faces reckless driving charges as deputy sheriff Bob Kennedy investigates.
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Thomasville
Joe Hege, Jr
Burlington Mills
William R. Stuckey
Thomasville- Lexington
Hege
Stuckey
Bob Kennedy
Paul
Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Wilkerson Dies at 90 in Danville
Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Wilkerson 90 longtime Danville resident and widow of W J Wilkerson died at her home 1815 Johnson Street Sunday night at 7 30 She was born December 25 1852 in Philadelphia Pa She is survived by two daughters Sadie Bell and Ethel Welborn of High Point two sisters Hattie Brenna of Danville and Emma Taylor of Roanoke She was a Main Street Methodist Church member The body remains at Sechrest Funeral Home awaiting final arrangements.
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Cora Elizabeth Wilkerson
W. J. Wilkerson
Johnson Street
Wilkerson
Philadelphia
James Covey
Nina Harris Sees 15 Month Sentence In Immoral Case
Nina Harris, 23, of Route One, was sentenced to 15 months in High Point Municipal Court after a guilty finding for occupying a room for immoral purposes. Arrest followed a Piedmont Hotel and College Street Inn raid. Affected soldiers from Fort Bragg and other arrestees faced fines and costs.
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Nina Harris
Route One
High Point
D. C. MacRae
Piedmont Hotel
College Street Inn
Joseph Banazah
C. Ferdenand
Fort Bragg
Carl A. Brown
U. S. Marine
New River
Delma Leonard
Route Two
Frank W. Gete
Aliie Mozelle Mozer
Rural Hall
Clifford W. Cleveland
Adams Street
Willie Mae Leonard
Thomasville
Building permits issued for repairs and additions
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram announced permits granted on Saturday. Mrs. Dora Harris received a permit to repaint a dwelling at 226 Montheu for 283 dollars. O. H. Frazier at 1905 Franklin was authorized to build a garage for 100 dollars and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church was approved for an addition costing 85 dollars.
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E. K. Ingram
Dora Harris
O. H. Frazier
Franklin
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Special Stamp Is Curtailed For Collectors
Postmaster S C Clark notes curtailment of special commemoratives for Thomas Jefferson for the bicentennial birthday. He recalls Jefferson’s long presence on stamps since 1851 and on money, urging a stamp to honor his ideals and achievements.
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High Point
Thomas Jefferson
S. C. Clark
James Farley
United States
Jefferson
Post Office Department
Washington
Frank C. Walker
Clark
High Point Man In Air Battle In Africa
Lieut. Virgil H. White of Route One High Point is among American Lightning pilots credited with shooting down German transports in the North Africa offensive. White entered service in 1939 at Fort Bragg, graduated from Kelly Field, received his commission in March 1942, and has been overseas since September 1942. His mother received a letter stating, We are doing fine over here.
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Virgil
Army Reserve Calls 27 Boys From HPC
The Army Reserves have called 27 boys from High Point College to report to Fort Bragg on April 23. Listed are John C. Adcock of Stokesdale, Hunter G. Beasley of High Point, Norman B. Blaylock of Thomasville, Oren T. Boyles of Pinnacle, Talmadge Cole of Asheboro, Tom Cole of Asheboro, Eugene Collette of Advance, Andrew Frank Conrad of Lexington, LeRoy Foster of Florida, Stanly Freedman of Florida, Willis Gupton of Hollister, George Humphreys of High Point, Wade Koontz of High Point, Logan Leathers of Washington, Bobby Lloyd of Asheboro, Grady Long of Raleigh, Johnny Miller of Williamston, Donald F.E. Myers of Thomasville, Charlie Noell of Winston-Salem, Bob
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Army
High Point College
Fort Bragg
John C. Adcock
Stokesdale
Hunter G. Beasley
High Point
Norman B. Blaylock
Thomasville
Oren T. Boyles
Pinnacle
Talmadge Cole
Asheboro
Tom Cole
Eugene Collette
Advance
Andrew Frank Conrad
Lexington
LeRoy Foster
Florida
Stanly Freedman
Willis Gupton
Hollister
George Humphreys
Wade Koontz
Logan Leathers
Washington
Bobby Lloyd
Grady Long
Raleigh
Johnny Miller
Williamston
Donald FE. Myers
Charlie Noell
Winston-Salem
Bob
Porter and Others Named in Railways Boost Report
A list includes Porter Maryland. William E Robbins High Point. Gabriel Sabbaugh N Y. Richard Smith Rockingham. James D Terry High Point. David Underwood Trinity. Elliott Wynne Williamston. Richard Whitehead Virginia. Gasoline rationing boosts traffic for the government railways of New Zealand.
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Government Railways of
New Zealand
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R. T
Amos
J. E. Millis
St. Joseph
Numa F. Reid Lodge
G. D. Davidson
T. Gregory
Dallee Finance de Ae
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Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
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Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
Wachovia Bank Building
W. Farris Ave
High Point Municipal Board OF Election
Ben L. Herman
L. H. Baker Walter L. York
Chicago
Associated Press
Victory Coal Co
Wood
Ferry
Kine
West End Drug Store
High Point's Largest Credit Jewelers
S. Main
Mrs. Wilkerson
High Point Man
Africa
Army Reserve
HPC
ICE Delivery
West Broad Street
Parker - Browk
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West High ST
High Point Steam Laundry
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