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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
11
Local rationing board reports no information on gasoline freezing. Chief clerk says calls from residents claiming a freeze are hearsay with no source. Atlanta Regional OPA notes an amendment coming that bars gas allocation to those moving to summer homes, requiring extra travel fuel.
In High Point Municipal Court two grocery store managers were fined ten dollars and costs each for violating weights and measurements law. T. C. Callahan of Big Star Store argued the short weights came from a warehouse in Durham. J. P. Crawford testified weights were not stamped on National Food Store packages.
The executive committee and city employee of Precinct No 12 along with all interested Democrats will convene tonight at eight o'clock at the J E Ward Store, as announced.
Doan's Pills claimed to relieve nagging backache and other kidney related symptoms by flushing toxins from the blood. The ad asserts kidney disorder causes pain swelling and fatigue and promotes the product as a 40 year trusted remedy used by millions.
The Enterprise will publish its annual Baby Edition on Sunday May 2. Due to war shortages, only children three years old or younger as of May 2 may be pictured, and previously published babies are ineligible. Submit glossy photos at The Enterprise offices by noon April 26 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Rena Angel Watts of Route Three High Point died Wednesday afternoon at a Winston-Salem hospital. Born May 26, 1864 near High Point she was married twice and survived by three daughters, two sons, a brother and nine grandchildren plus two great grandchildren. Funeral at N Main Street Baptist Church with several ministers officiating. interment in Primitive Baptist Cemetery.
Dr M L Lackey polled 1054 votes as Democratic nominee for councilman in the first ward. A morning check shows 51 votes in precinct 10 instead of 21, leaving him 40 votes behind Dr J G Groome in that ward.
High Point campaigns heat up as both Democrats and Republicans intensify efforts to boost registration before the April 29 deadline. Democratic leaders meet at 205 South Main Street to target 2300 primary voters, while Republican figures including Arnold Koonce speak at 151 South Arena Street about expanding turnout and party prestige.
Police Chief W G Friddle said Maurice Leo Jacobs 29 of 724 S Main St is jailed under 750 bond on breaking entering and larceny charges He admitted breaking into A B Roddy 500 West Broad apartment and stealing a revolver valued at 15 State witnesses are Roddy and officers D D Lee and J F Shields Charges followed days of investigation
Fire Chief E K Ingram said today that building permits were issued late yesterday to H M Brown for repairs to the porch of a residence at 1512 Johnson Street in the amount of 100 dollars. Oak Hill Friends Church will spend an estimated 600 for repairs to the basement of the church.
The Navy announced the promotion of 50 Marine Corps officers including two to brigadier general and nine to colonel. Among majors advancing was Eustace R. Smoak of High Point now residing in California. his father remains in High Point, North Carolina.
Only six High Point restaurants filed price lists the week of April 4 while seventy five were reported in operation. The OPA orders all eating places to file price lists by May 1. The price clerk said data from these establishments will guide whether ceiling prices are needed and what steps are required.
Police issued a lookout for Allen Carithers who escaped from a state prison camp late yesterday. The former High Point resident is serving a 5 to 7 year term for burglary and larceny and has a long FBI record including prior sentences in Atlanta. Local authorities call him dangerous and fear he may next appear in High Point.
Miss Fannie Lucille Goldston 54 died this morning at 8 in her home 108 Oakwood Court after an illness dating to 1934 when she suffered paralysis. Born August 3 1888 in Goldston Chatham County she moved to High Point in 1911 and worked with W C Jones later Jones and Peacock until 1934. Survived by sisters Anna Goldston and Mrs A M Klemme both of High Point and Joseph W Goldston of Gresham Oregon. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery with funeral at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Friday at 3 o clock. Body to be removed from Yow's Funeral Home to Mrs Klemme's home this evening. Active pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers named.
High Point bar members meet in the clerk of court's office at 2:00 PM to prepare the Civil Court calendar for the next term starting May 12. Tom Gold chairs the association.
Notices ask readers to reserve extra issues of The Enterprise in advance with the circulation department due to daily print limits. To secure copies contact the circulation department at phone 4566.
The Business Men's Civic Club will meet at 8 p m with Q O E Davis at 767 East Washington Street. Holy Week devotions at Christ the King Catholic Church include Maundy Thursday Mass at 830 a m Good Friday devotion from 12 to 1 p m and Holy Saturday Mass at 830 a m with numerous converts to be baptized and received. Public invites extend to all.
John Clinton Brooks of this city died at the State Hospital on April 1 1943 his funeral home service held April 21 with interment in Oak family plot Survived by sisters Lara Brooks Cartright and Sara Brooks Davis a nephew Dr Murray Brooks Davis and brother in law O E Davis A J Taylor national Negro Scout executive visited to outline an inspirational Scouting and Cubing program for High Point district with district committee members listed including Dr J J Wilson chairman Local Executive Malloy Dr H H Croft D L Flowe C E Yokely C W Robinson Dr J C Morgan H M Kirkpatrick and Rev J E Melton at Hazlip s Chapel.
The High Point Civil Service Commission announces a civil service examination for the Boys' Commissioner and Playground Supervisor on May 6, 1943 at 7 30 p m in the Council Chamber City Hall. Salary is 155 00 per month. Applications must be filed by May 4, 1943 at 5 00 p m at the Civil Service Office 808 Security Bank Building. Telephone 2128. Benefits include security opportunity for promotion vacation and sick leave with pay and other advantages. James B Lovelace Secretary High Point Civil Service Commission.
Notice of application and hearing for Community Transit Lines to obtain a franchise certificate to extend the High Point to Guilford College line via Oakdale Cotton Mills and JamesTown crossing Highway 70 to Guilford College. Utilities Commission will hear the case May 11 1943 at 11:00 A M in High Point Court House and City Hall.
Zone leaders of the Citizens Service Corps oversee a residential canvass for the War Bond Drive. Workers report many small denomination bonds sold through the block plan as zone leaders coordinate efforts in High Point.
Post Office operations curtailed Easter Monday with mail clerks working all day and all mail dispatched as usual. Mail carriers will make only a morning delivery while rural service continues. County Building and court will be closed, windows open regular hours, and draft boards observe normal times. Merchants anticipate downtown stores open. war bond drive urges purchase of $100 bonds to fund a 75 mm cannon.
A. M. Utley, chairman of High Point's Second War Loan Drive, reported that yesterday bonds sold totaled $452,722, bringing the grand total to $2,326,800. The campaign target is $2,550,000, with Utley confident the amount will be met by weekend.
Oak Hill school children donated 51054 to the war bond drive as an Easter present for Uncle Sam. Mrs. Cloyce Hunter and Caro lyn Ballow led stamp and bond purchases, with children saving since April 6 to fund a Jeep.
All High Point banks will be closed Monday April 26 in observance of Easter. H N Williard secretary of the High Point Clearing House Association announced the closure today.
An Easter memorial service will be held at Guilford Memorial Park Sunday morning at 7 o'clock. The Guilford College choir will sing. Rev. C. M. McKinney, pastor of Jamestown Methodist Church, will speak. Highlights of this and other Easter programs will be given on Saturday's church page.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars local post to hold its annual memorial at Oakwood Cemetery on May 30 led by bands and with participants gathering near the railroad or Chamber of Commerce. Edgar Hartley and J W McMahon co chairmen. The event honors those who sacrificed in past wars with more names added to the roll of honor.
Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe of Duke University addressed the Rotary Club stating Nietzsche and Spengler shaped Hitler’s course. He described both as materialistic and atheistic and argued their teachings deny religion and justice for all. Rowe warned of Hitler labeling Jews and Christians as dregs and predicted a last peace rooted in Christianity.
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