Local Civitan Honors High School Citizenship Winners
Three local high school students, Jane Rhodes Jackie Miller and Ruth Southard, won Civitan citizenship contest awards at a Sheraton hotel luncheon. Rhodes received 25 war bond, Miller 10 war stamps, Southard 5 war stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan
Civitan Club
Sheraton
Charles Risch
Jane Rhodes
Jackie Miller
J. H. Highsmith
State Department of Education
Regal
Rhodes
C. H. Rhodes
Parkway
Sheraton Hotel
JayCees Drive Seeks 200000 Pounds Paper for War Effort
The Junior Chamber of Commerce declares a paper holiday from today through Sunday April 29 urging residents stores and factories to conserve and collect 200000 pounds or 100 tons of paper. A Saturday pickup and Sunday collection with trucks and house to house canvassing aim to mobilize city and suburbs for the effort. Local merchants plants and homeowners are urged to participate and call 2271 to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Efort
War Production Board
High Point
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Leftover pastry baked into bites as fruit topping
If pastry remains, cut into small squares or diamonds and bake as crisp topping for stewed fruits. The technique adds texture and sweetness, offering a simple, practical use for leftovers.
Marietta First To Report On Hospital Drive
Marietta Paint and Color submits the first complete industrial firm report in the High Point Memorial hospital fund drive. The firm reports 3645 raised from 79 pledges with 62 white workers averaging 12 and 13 Negro employees averaging 10. A separate US adjutant general office report shows 2945 raised in five days with 195 from 17 Negro messengers and others. City departments have yet to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Paint and Color Company
High Point Memorial Hospital
U. S. Adjutant General's Office
Lee R. G
Dr Tyson Returns From Overseas 20 Day Furlough
Capt. Thomas D. Tyson has returned home for a 20 day furlough after 32 months overseas in North African and Italian theaters. He volunteered early in the war and has served in U S Army hospitals on the field and behind the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Tyson
Dr. Tyson
U. S. Army
George Holt Promoted to Center Theater Manager
George Holt, longtime manager of the Broadhurst theater in Mt Airy, is promoted to manager of the Center theater in Mount Airy. The move, announced by Hugh Smart of North Carolina Theaters Inc., takes effect tomorrow. Holt, a Burlington native, has been with the company for several years and will assume new duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holt
Broadhurst
Center Theater
Mount An
Hugh Smart
North Carolina Theaters, Inc
The
Center
the Broadhurst
the Paramount
Rialto
Holt
Burlington
Trial Of Beck Defendants Continued In Greensboro
Seven defendants charged with first degree murder and conspiracy in the fatal shooting of Bob Beck near Greensboro last June 9 have case reset to the June 18 term. Four defendants Gibson Carroll Bennett and Thompson seek delays after a grand jury action altered indictments. they remain held on murder charges with others already in jail on related counts.<Accounting for others: Salmon Hardie Agrer Norris, all held on murder charges with various bond or custody statuses.>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Beck
Here
Superior Court
Greensboro
Lee Wilson
Lexington
Hugh Gibson
Herbert Carroll
Raymond Bennett
Sam H. Thompson
Gibson
Carroll
Bennett
High Point
Thompson
Trinity
Lacy Salmon
Dunn
Henry Hardie Agrer
Clarence Norris
Guilford County
Local Exchange Club Hears State President Speak
Sam A. Jones of Raleigh, head of the North Carolina State Exchange clubs, told the local Exchange club at the Sheraton last night that civic organizations will play a vital role in the post war era. He urged clubs to sustain a spirit of service and democracy as war emergencies fade. Inductees R. D. Wilson and J. W. Stone were welcomed, and members planned to attend a Roxboro charter night Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. Jones
Raleigh
North Carolina
R. L. Conrad
R. D
Bob) Wilson
J. W. Stone
Roxboro
Lt Homer Groome Killed In Action In Germany
Second Lt. Homer H. Groome aged 20 was killed in action in Germany on April 6. A C-47 pilot with the 314th troop carrier group, he had been overseas since November 1944. He studied at State College before enlistment. Surviving are his mother Mrs. Florence Groome Hoffman, Greensboro. a sister Mrs. Rigdon Dees, Greensboro. four brothers J Sirvin Groome, High Point Thomas M Groome, New York Joseph D Groome, Atlanta George M Groome, Tampa. Father T M Groome predeceased him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
314Th
Groome
State College
Florence Groome Hoffman
College Place
Greensboro
Rigdon Dees
Sirvin Groome
High Point
Thomas M. Groome
New York
Joseph D. Groome
Atlanta, Ga
George M. Groome
Tampa, Fla
T.&. Groome
Funeral Rites for John Quin Burleson Held
Funeral service for John Quin cy Burleson 53 local carpenter who died at his home 212 Ward street was held Monday at Pleasant Grove Baptist church near Albemarle. Rev Honeycutt and Rev Barker officiated. Mrs Helen Potts played piano. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Burleson
John Quincey Burleson
Ward Street
Pleasant Grove
Albemarle
Mr. Honeycutt
W. W. Barker
Southside Baptist Church
Helen Potts
Odd Fellows To Confer Degree At Meet Tonight
Reption lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will confer the degree of Brotherly Love on five candidates this evening at 7 30 oclock at Odd Fellows hall. A business meeting follows and a fish fry is planned for High Point city lake park at 6 30 oclock tomorrow evening inviting all Odd Fellows Rebekahs and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reption Lodge
Order of
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
High Point City Lake Park
Rebekahs
Senior Hi Y Club Plans Weiner Roast
The senior Hi Y club met at the YMCA in a weekly session and planned a wiener roast outing for Friday night with members bringing their girl friends as guests. It was announced that starting Thursday night Edgar Hartley would lead a weight lifting class open to all Y members and local high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hartley
Randolph Scouts Plan Camporee in Randolph County
Randolph district of the Greensboro area council will hold a two day Boy Scout camporee at James Neely's farm in west Asheboro on Friday and Saturday. About 100 to 150 scouts from 16 Randolph county troops will arrive Friday afternoon between 4 and 6. Patrols will be judged on camping efficiency with a point system and judges serving as counselors. Joe Cagle of Asheboro is director with a chief judge and assistants overseeing activities such as neatness cooking camp layout menu building and personal conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Greensboro
James Neely
West Asheboro
Randolph County
Joe Cagle
Asheboro
Cherry And Eure To Speak To Local Groups Tonight
Governor R Gregg Cherry and Secretary of State Thad Eure visit High Point for the annual spring meetings of the High Point Traffic and Transportation club and the Altrusa club. Cherry speaks at 6:30 PM at Emerywood country club. Eure addresses the Altrusa banquet at the Sheraton hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gregg Cherry
Thad Eure
High Point Traffic and Transportation Club
Altrusa Club
High Point
Cherry
Traffic Club
Emerywood Country Club
Eyre
Sheraton Hotel
Raleigh
Forty-Five Go To Bragg For Induction
Forty five local men left by special bus for Fort Bragg for induction into the armed services. Fifteen were registrants at Selective Service board No. 4 and 30 from board No. 5 all registrants were white. Names from board 4 include Elbert Sheppard and Allen Rumley among others. Board 5 listed Richard Stafford and many more led by Whitescarver with several transfers joining. Two out of town registrants joined the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bragg
Armied Service
Selective Service Board No. 4
Board No. 5
Elbert Sheppard
Allen Cornelius Rumley
Clayton Clifford Eaton
Ervin Lee Wall
Baron Callis Hiatt
Joseph Fakin McNeil
Roy Thomas Crawford
Roy Lee Scarce
Francis Ray m
Charles Siles Ferguson
Richard Carlton Chatham
Charlie William Scarboro
John Adam Fraley, Jr
Leonard Samuel Wilson
Frank Elmore Royals
William Lee Smith
James Lewis Langston
Basil Henry Freeman
Howard Nathaniel Emory
Troy William Hulin
Douglas Ranin Purcelle
Abel Gilbert Yakley
William Monroe Briles, Jr
Everette
Edward McNeill
Henry Hagerman Shelton
Fred Edward Sappenfield
Charles Evans Talley
Rexard Neville Proctor
Homer Columbus Hall
Charles Wayne Kearns
Virgal Swaim, Jr
Charles Nathaniel Farrington, Jr
Wadesboro
James Dallas Garland
Henderson
Pupils Digging Out Old Clothes For Destitute Pupils
The United National Clothing collection gains momentum as parents dig deeper in closets. M L Patrick reports school children spearhead the drive with receiving stations at all schools and local plants. Lee Schaner notes donations continue uptown to aid eligible students and assure no wearable garment is overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United National
M. L. Patrick
Patrick
Lee Schaner
Tromone Promises Youthful Vigor For Men
Ad claims Tromone blends vitamins and hormones to restore vitality for middle aged men. It promises renewed zest, attitude, and enjoyment, claiming added years need not reduce pleasures with use. Sold by Mann Drug and druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug and
Four Sentenced For Public Drunkenness In Municipal Court
Four local men, one Negro and three white, were sentenced in municipal court for public drunkenness and disorderliness. Kell Sherlin and Claude Atkinson drew 30 days, Eugene Tate 60 days, and Tim McCoy 60 days. McCoy remains in city jail pending a Friday hearing on another charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kell Sherlin
Claude Atkinson
Eugene Tate
Tim McCoy
McCoy
Heart Attack Proves Fatal To C A Morgan
Charlie A. Morgan aged 57 died at a local hospital after declining health since December and a heart attack Sunday. Born February 12, 1888 in Rowan County he moved to the city 30 years ago residing at 500 Mangum Avenue. Survived by widow two daughters Essie Byerly and Eva Gibson two sisters six brothers and grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at two from Koonce Funeral Home with Rev. W H Barker officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie A. Morgan
Rowan County
Adam and
Eve Stoner Morgan
Mangum Avenue
Essie Byerly
High Point
Eva Gibson
Rt. 2
Hi Point
Davie McDowell
Bell Lowery
Ada Ludwick
Okie Warner
Esther Ball
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Civitans
Ed States
Canada
Civitan International
Arthur Kirkman
Harry Anthony
JayCees
Fannie Leeson
Ralph W. Mougson, Jr
Hodgson Wilshawn
Oak Herson
Charles W. Kiser
AAF
Overseas Replacement Depot
N. C
ORD
Johns-Manville
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Jesus Pollows
NY. L. Warner
Agency
Mill
W.salem, N. C
South Main
Murray M. White, Inc. General Insurance
Security Bank
Murray
Wachovia Bank
North Main
Marietta
Mt. Airy
Nat Walker
Walgreens
B. F. Thomas
Fraley Field
Beck
Local Exchange Club
Homer Groome
Eure
Bragg
Madam Celia
Celia
William Pratt
Springfield
Ill
Pilgrim Holiness Church
S. Hamilton Street
J. A. Grout
Pratt
Kenneth and
Geneva Ashby
Greensburg
Ind
Illinois
N. Main
L. M. Delage
Sect
Sng Flowers
Thomasville
C. A. Morgan
F.O.B. Richmond
Nu-Tread Tire Service
W. Broad
Richmond, VA
Benjamin
Southern Motor Company
S. Main St
Orkin
South
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