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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1945
Page
9
M/Sgt. William S. Wall, POW since December 21 1944 in Germany, was freed from Stalag 9B on 30 and is now in France. His parents report five letters from him describing relief at reconnecting with Americans and hope to return home soon.
At war’s end in 1763 France ceded to Great Britain all land east of the Mississippi except New Orleans and Spain ceded Florida to Britain, reshaping colonial holdings in North America.
A Negro division fundraiser announced total contributions of 7205.56 with 1306.35 cash reported. Leaders urged continued canvassing and reports to the central office, praising loyalty and cooperation for the drive.
Thomasville report shows Lewis Winchester, a local Black man, sentenced to 18 months suspended on assaulting a woman. He must stay employed, good behavior for two years, pay costs, and appear four times a year starting January. Austin Scott, under 18, facing drunken disorderly charges, referred to juvenile authorities. James Lybrand Jr. pays court costs after restitution for damages. hit and run case noted as Ano pros.
Tom Spencer aged 39 of 304 Wise street and Tim Mc Coy 24 of 455 Meredith street were each sentenced to six months for larceny of one ton of coal from Hunter Coal company valued at 10 dollars 75 cents. Sentences suspended on good behavior. Spencer taxed court costs. They delivered coal to Mrs Lewis Garner and Mrs E G Newton and failed to leave a full ton at either place. McCoy to serve six months with 30 days previously suspended for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. further six months may require county road labor. Human ears rarely discern a pure tone as most sounds mix multiple notes.
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