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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1943
Page
8
North Carolina shows no clear age in temperature but mid to high readings with a chance of showers in the mountains. South Carolina experiences little temperature change through today and tonight with light showers possible on some portions.
The body of Robert Pershing Hamrick a 24 year old white sailor from Concord was claimed by relatives after being struck by a northbound passenger train at 9 38 last night in a track depression about a mile from the station toward Greensboro He wore civilian clothes and papers in his pockets identified him as an able seaman with New York as port of call Police said he walked along the tracks in the train's path before the collision.
In a letter to the rationing board the Charlotte OPA reports actions last week to curb poultry black markets. A key step is uniform pricing and simplified enforcement across poultry types, with 116 court actions cited in the Eastern region. Retailers must compute ceiling prices each Thursday and cannot add charges for drawing or eviscerating poultry. Separate prices must be set for each grade kind and variety with supplier invoice detail required.
The narrative describes Axis forces preparing for a broad offensive during a sunny afternoon, while farmers in fragrant fields and scent stores relax briefly, gathering the early spring harvest.
A wartime column argues Finland is aiding Germany against the USSR and warns that Helsinki’s stance harms the Allied cause. It notes Mannerheim’s June 1941 order to fight alongside German forces and predicts a swift shift in Finnish policy or consequences at a peace conference.
American and Allied air forces intensified patrols over the Maya Peninsula as British and American warplanes pounded Japanese river transport facilities, airdromes, and rail lines. Northern sectors report ongoing missions and wide spread bombardment.
Stocks in New York at 2 PM show activity across major averages. Traders monitor early gains and losses as market momentum shifts amid corporate results and economic data.
After Second War Loan sales in High Point the grand total reached 2 787 811 with 132 406 25 from Monday. Merchants Association and War Finance Committee credit drives for a City of High Point bomber and a Flying Fortress to benefit Guilford County. Remaining to raise on High Point bomber stands at 62189 while overall local bonds show strong citizen participation.
Pastor Dr. F. L. Conrad of Emmanuel Lutheran Church addressed the Civitan Club at the Sheraton Hotel Elevating Easter as mankind's hope and the promise of life everlasting. Edgar Hatcher introduced him and George Halton was admitted as a new member.
Robert Varner died at his sister Mrs. Char lie Harville's home in Randleman after a long illness. He leaves a widow and a son Sgt. Robert Varner Jr. of the U S Army and three sisters Mrs Harville Mrs E C Upton of Randleman and Mrs D W Sillman of Pleasant Garden. Funeral at 4 p m Wednesday at the Coun try Holiness Church near Randleman with Rev. W L Cockman officiating. interment in church cemetery. Body to be removed to the sister's home at 5 p m today.
Mrs. Frank Riggin and two children narrowly escaped death as a morning fire damaged their Estes Street home. Firemen say the blaze started in a living room sofa, spreading to other areas. damages were about 750 dollars to the house and 500 dollars to furniture. The owner is R. L. Pope of Thomasville.
Trustees of the Duke endowment increased the 1943 benefactions to 133 hospitals in North Carolina and South Carolina by approving 98 356 in additional appropriations to 28 hospitals. Included were City Memorial Hospital Thomasville 1857 and Davidson Hospital Lexington.
FBI agents in Orlando captured a carrier pigeon found on a farm in Loughman with a secret message tied to its leg. The note revealed the bird was a shirking entrant in a race run by a fancier’s club amid rising unemployment and prices in Palestine.
U S army bombers ended a four day lull in raids on Kiska Island in the Aleutians blasting the enemy base 13 times on Easter Sunday and attacking Attu Island. Navy Secretary Frank Knox told reporters in Washington that Japan might use Aleutian footholds to raid the U S West Coast but called it a remote possibility rather than a danger.
Local Draft Board Five lists 63 registrants called to report for first physicals at 7 30 this evening. Names include Lester Kent, Sam Logan, Sidney Robinson, Carl Sechler, Frank McBride, Hazel Kearns Jr, and many others. Several transfers from other towns will also be examined, among them Don Willard Shelton Venita Okla. and John William Craven Jr Baltimore Md.
A four session mission school begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Main Street Methodist Church. Sessions continue Wednesday and Thursday at the same time. Theme is Latin America with a focus on religious conditions. Sponsored by the church board of missions and church extension. Harold Kearns is chairman.
Mrs. E. H. Hunt, 72, of the Jackson Creek Community, died at her home in Denton County. She was survived by her husband, eight sons including R. J. Hoyt and Wayman of High Point, T. D. of Gray's Chapel, John of Farmer, Kelly and M. H. of Denton, B. L. of Jackson Creek, and a daughter Mrs. L. C. Welborn of High Point. Funeral services were set for Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Methodist Church.
Funeral services for Rufus Jack Son Martin 97 died at his Stuart Virginia home were at Peters Creek Baptist Church with burial in Martin Cemetery. Attending from here were Wade Sechrest Irene Blakenship and Coy Ess. Mrs Dora Bell Sink funeral services held at Zion Reformed Church with large turnout. Pallbearers were Sink nephews. Flora A Davis aged 78 funeral at Abbott's Creek Missionary Baptist Church with choir and quartet. Interment in church cemetery.
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