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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1945
Page
8
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2 to 1 in Game seven at Olympia to win the Stanley Cup, claiming the trophy and a sizable prize before a record Olympia crowd of 14,890 in Detroit.
Notice states sale of land under authority vested by order of the City Council of High Point. Details on sale action, parcel and deadlines are not fully legible in the fragment.
On May 11 1943 the signer offers Lot 7 Ragan Harmon Plat Guilford County NC for sale at High Point City Hall at 11 00 AM April 30 1945. Terms require cash or 20 down with balance over 60 months. City reserves right to reject bids. Dated April 13 1945 Arnold J Koonce Mayor. 416-23
Under and by virtue of a Guilford County Superior Court order in Carrie S Lowe et al. vs Elvira Lowe Smith et al. a commissioner will sell at public auction on May 12, 1945 at 10:00 a.m. lands in High Point township described as approximately 93 acres including parts within and outside High Point. The sale will subdivide into lots and tracts with payment terms of one fourth cash, four, eight, and twelve months, interest six percent, subject to court confirmation. D H Parsons, Commissioner.
A columnist urges clear action on demobilization and jobs for veterans. They propose sweeping deregulation to cut red tape after victory over Germany and a master plan to free small business and restore enterprise, stressing government and public responsibility to support returning service members.
Candidates for mayor include Arnold J. Koonce on the Republican ticket with Mrs. W. L. Edwards from the fourth ward the first woman candidate for city council. Democratic entries list fart N. Phillips for mayor and other ward candidates. Doggett was disqualified for filing as a Republican after switching from Democrat.
At a mass meeting in Thomasville citizens nominated R. L. Pope for a second term along with all current city council members FE. L. Webb R. Jennings J. C. Pennington J. L. Perryman and Fremont Mendenhall. Mayor Pope outlined a postwar plan for water sewer facilities paved streets sidewalks and better playgrounds. S. W. Hornes bid of 10000 was high for the city abattoir and the sale is not yet approved by the council.
Casualties Killed in Action missing in action wounded and prisoners of war are reported for service members from local addresses in the Iwo Jima and European theaters. Names include Pfc Carter Hoffman Allen, Pvt Thomas L Catlett, Pfc William G William, Pvt George Edward Knight, Pfc Carlis Edinger, 1st Lt Kary L Hendrix, Lt Charles Lee Amos, Pfc Clyde Foy Kennedy, S/Sgt James A Aldridge, Pte Elmer Helmstetter, Jack Hartley, and S/Sgt John A Dinkins with locations across Germany Austria and the Philippines.
National violinist Dave Rubinoff touring Hobbs Field New Mexico for three concerts learns Lt. Mance C. Smith of 216 Willowbrook Street and Miss Margaret F. Bowen of Seminole Texas are involved in a wedding.
Overseas Pic. Charlies Bell of 10 Wise St freed from Stalag 9-1 Germany where held since Dec. 16. Eighth Air Force promotions include Motte P. Stegall to corporal Marion B. Hamilton to sergeant Clarence L. Yarborough Sr to corporal S. Set William A. Dillon completed missions and earned DFC and Air Medal. married Phyllis Nelson in London. Bob Kiriakides finishes 39th combat mission with bronze and silver clusters. Frank Leroy Leonard of Thomasville celebrates birthday in the Marianas. Lt. Moses Morgan arrives in Italy Pvt. James Sechrest serves as ambulance driver in southern England. Gry R. Boles returns to active duty. Henry Campbell serves aboard a U S S floating drydock in Pacific Lt. Benjamin Lambeth wins battlefield commission with Fifth Army in Italy. Cletus Cook serves with 21st General Hospital in Italy. Capt. Lee R. Spencer serves as chaplain at an Eighth AAF Liberator station in England.
The sale of wine on premises or by the drink will be limited to High Point's 23 grade A restaurants cafes and hotels. State revenue deputies will review all on premises permit applications before licenses are issued. The rule, effective May 1, follows 1945 General Assembly beverage control changes.
Lt. Smith and his bride plan to wed with him volunteering to play for the ceremony at the Army Chapel. They are due in High Point soon while he serves at the New Mexico field after duty with the 15th AAF in Italy. Edgar Hartley is elected president of the Rotary Club.
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