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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1944
Page
8
The article outlines acute wartime pressures on the furniture industry as 1944 begins, including labor shortages, scarce raw materials, and a critical lumber shortage. Despite these hurdles, first quarter 1944 shipments run 6 percent lower year over year, with March data indicating ongoing economic strain.
The Car lina Motor Club informed High Point that it tied with Lynchburg Virginia and Rockford Illinois for top pedestrian safety in the 50 000 population class for 1943. Chicago led larger cities, with Washington and Detroit following. High Point will receive a plaque for its safety record.
The state department creates Blair-Lee House next to Blair House to host foreign dignitaries and experts. Architecturally simple yet comfortable, the remodeled 19th century residence offers 12 bedrooms across four floors with Georgian mahogany furnishings and period styling.
Local War Price and Rationing officials announce registration for sugar canning in schools across eastern Davidson county. Registration occurs May 15 and 16 at multiple schools with one member per family allowed to register for the whole household. Times vary by site from morning to evening.
The Purple Heart is awarded posthumously to Staff Sergeant Abraham B. Butler Jr. air corps. Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson notified his wife Daisy Lee Fine Butler of Thomasville route two. Butler was killed in action over England March 8.
Thomasville on April 29 Bill Skeen a local Negro man received a six month sentence after a Friday hearing before Judge Howard Steed for violating the prohibition laws by sale He gave notice of appeal to the next term of Superior Court and bond was set at 800.
City of High Point will auction land at City Hall at 11:00 A.M. May 8 1944. Bids on cash or no less than 10 down with balance over 60 months. Property lies at Park and Lake Streets Guilford County North Carolina. City reserves right to reject all bids. Mayor Arnold J. Koonce signed April 20 1944.
In Naples April 27, Sgt. Bill Estoff, top Army circulation man, delivers Stars and Stripes Italian editions to Anzio and Casino. A Syracuse and Fordham alum with two degrees, he doubles as a sports writer when needed. His crew praises his wartime circulation battles while shells and strafing test press runs.
Dr S Crossley Morgan returns to High Point May 21 26 for Bible conferences under the High Point Council of Church Women He will speak May 21 at First Baptist in the morning and at First Methodist in the evening with daily sessions through May 26 alternating churches He is regarded as a Bible authority and previously lectured here last year
Mrs Helen Walker national president of the Friends Women s Missionary Union speaks to a Friends Churches union meeting in High Point Sunday at 6 30 pm at Central Friends Church The presidents of the missionary societies join the program A trio of Archdale Friends young women will sing selections and Mrs D L Barker quarterly meeting superintendent of missions will preside
Ralph H. Daughton of Norfolk an attorney and head of the Piedmont Baseball League and boxing commission announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Congress. He serves as a Virginia state senator and seeks the seat vacated by Rep Winder R Harris who will not run again.
A 20 minute sound film entitled Children of Mars about youth problems has been received at United War Chest offices and is available for free showing to civic clubs and PTA groups. High Point may keep the film until May 15. Produced by RKO, the film depicts what happens in a typical home when the mother works and leaves children unsupervised. Arrangements for showings can be made with Mrs. Ruth Neve at 4321.
A series of property transfers recorded in Guilford County includes B F Johnson and wife to Bessie A Foster for a Sandclay road lot, D B Carrick to Charlies W Perry and wife, and multiple trustee transfers among local residents. Other notable transfers involve High Point Paper Box Co to J Fred Andrews, English Motor Co deals on English street, and several lot exchanges in Dillin subdivision and Willisbar terrace.
F E P Klages of Greensboro today succeeded Prof Fred Reid of Duke University as president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers. Klages was elected at the chapter's annual meeting here last night. Walter Hanken of Greensboro was named secretary treasurer.
PFC Richard W. Hayworth has returned to Camp Campbell Kentucky after a ten day furlough with his father J. D. Hayworth on Route 2.
Wesley J. Hedgecock has returned to Bainbridge Maryland after a nine day leave with his mother Martha Iona Hedgecock on Winston Road. He has completed boat training with the U. S. Navy.
A spectacular blaze at the Gulf Refining Company storage plant in Knoxville Tennessee raged from midnight to dawn destroying most of the main storage area and causing large losses in gasoline kerosene and fuel oil Fire Chief C M Johnson said an explosion occurred at the waste and general office building as flames spread to storage tanks and a railroad tank car was wrecked Open feed lines fed thousands of gallons of inflammable liquid but authorities prevented major explosions and drained contents from remaining tanks.
Fulton Spencer, 20, of 607 Mangum avenue, held in city jail in default of 2500 after arrest on assault with criminal intent at 1227 Barbee street. He allegedly approached Mrs. Mary Holmes in her kitchen, made advances, and was subdued by Joe Gordon before police arrived.
The new $60 000 aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard, 850 feet long, will hit the water at Brooklyn Navy Yard today. Mrs. John S. McCain of Washington, wife of Vice Admiral McCain, sponsors the 27 100-ton vessel at the launching ceremony. Naval authorities say the eighteenth ship of her class required 2 700 000 man hours of work.
The War Department confirmed that the First Air Force has taken over Seymour Johnson Field in Goldsboro North Carolina. Personnel dispositions and wages were not released though Aesman noted the First Air Force headquarters would not move to Seymour Johnson.
The War Department announced officer promotions including North Carolina’s. William Kermit Chapman from Sylva moves from First Lieutenant to Captain. James Robert Hurst from AC Rt. 1 Franklin, Carl Gardner Hornbuckle from AC 1126 Ridge Street Hickory, and Aaron Winfred Hamrick from Sig C Rt. 2 Shelby advance from Second Lieutenant or lower to First Lieutenant.
Army man George Bever, after 18 months service, receives draft reclassification to 1 A. He is stationed at the Hunt relocation center in Idaho.
A historic fragment claims a pound of very fine wool yields nearly 100 miles of thread. It also mentions the sheer walls of Marble Coves and Neinins Canyon rising to 2,000 feet.
J F Jones chief clerk of the War Price and Ration board says May tire quotas will rise but many applications cannot be filled. Grade 1 tires available to occupational drivers with gas books. grade 3 tires for basic ration book holders. Applicants must file through the tire inspector before board review.
Leroy Jackson a 19 year old Negro youth of 404 Thissell street was arrested yesterday on four charges including carrying a concealed weapon a razor and assaulting Elmora Marks He also faces assault on L B Thompson and disorderly conduct with a 900 bond Lottie Belle Robertson 24 of 808 Cross street held for assault with a deadly weapon on L J Robertson and drunk and disorderly with 250 bond Pvt Renis G Field Camp Mackall arrested and held for MP on AWOL Sammy Roberts 21 of 09 Wade street arrested on manufacturing illicit whiskey and turned over to York S C authorities
At a county building meeting Byron Haworth was reelected to a two year term as township committee chair. Mrs D D Arden was elected secretary. Registration books will be open in local precincts until sunset today and for the next two Saturdays. May 20 is challenge day and May 27 the primary.
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