Negro Is Critically Wounded After East End Tavern Shooting
Charlie Davis a 30 year old of 619 Mangum Avenue was critically wounded at Burrus Memorial Hospital after a pistol fight with Patrolman W C Johnson. Johnson shot Davis during a struggle as the Negro refused to go home and allegedly grabbed the officer s weapon in an East Washington Street incident. Witnesses corroborated the confrontation and the officer was said to be justified in the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Davis
Mangum Avenue
Burrus Memorial Hospital
W. St. Friddle
W. C. Johnon
Johnson
Davis
Yont
East End
East Washington Street
Friddie
Jesse “Howell
Willowheaoh
Howell
LeRoy Hayes
East
Washington Street
Hayes
Three Groups Combine For National Music Week
Three local groups join to promote National Music Week in High Point with programs across May. The First Methodist Church choir offers Russian music, an outdoor City Lake concert features the Senior High School Concert Band, and High Point College hosts a Germany Russia allied music focus night. Robert Gayle gives a piano recital with Tschaikowsky concerto to close. The All City Orchestra Festival, And the High School A Cappella Choir concert conclude the series with public invites and no admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
High Point
Musical Art Club
H. D. Sears
Vera Whitlock
High Point College
Virginia Frank
Carl Cronstedt
First Methodist Church
City Lake
Playground and Park Department
Robin Garwood
High Paint College
S P.m
Olin Blickensderfer
England
Russia
Robert Gayle
South
Mark Holman
Greensboro College
Tschaikowsky
Brentwood, Elm, and
Ray
Nurse Ruth Barbee Heads to Fort Bragg as Second Lieutenant
Miss Ruth Barbee, longtime operating room supervisor at Guilford General Hospital, left for Fort Bragg to be commissioned as Second Lieutenant with the 35th Evacuation Group. A Durham native and Guilford training graduate, she is the first nurse in High Point to receive a commission and has spent three years at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Barbee
Guilford General Hospital
Ft. Bragg
Aliss Barbee
High Point
Durham
Officer shoots in a Washington Street encounter outcome stated justified
Alvin Williams and Dave Williams offer witness accounts of a struggle with Davis and Johnson leading to a police shooting. Davis is hospitalized in critical condition after an ambu lance transport. Friddle says Johnson’s report and investigation justify the officer’s action. Warrants issued for Davis for assault and related charges, to be served if located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Williams
East Washington Street
Davis
Dave Williams
Johnson
Friddle
Elief
Riddle
Might
Jail White Woman In Attempted Arson Case
Ella Bowers, 35, of 711 South Main Street, held on 31000 bond on a charge of attempting to set fire to a dwelling owned by her former husband. Police say she admitted placing kerosene under the steps of 305 Whittier Street near Montheu Avenue and striking a match to it to get even with Sam Dale. the blaze damaged steps and runner while Mr and Mrs Broadway slept nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Bowers
South Main Street
Ahe
Miss Bowers
Sam Dale
Montheu Avenue
Whittier Street
Alrs
W. Z. Broadway
More Donations To Fund For Honoring Soldiers
The Chamber of Commerce reports further donations toward a city signboard honoring High Point soldiers. Secretary F J Sizemore says contributions of any amount are welcome, with funds to date totaling 8249.50 from several listed donors and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Willam
London
W. E. Beckwith
E. Montgomery
Marietta Paint & Color Co
Milton Silver
North Carolina Wages Rise In Leading Industries
Raleigh April 30 AP Weekly wages paid by North Carolina s 20 leading industries increased 3.84 between March 1941 and March 1942. The average hourly gain was seven cents and the work week grew by one hour and six minutes, Labor Commissioner Forrest H. Shuford said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Forrest H. Shufard
James Davis Arrested in Albemarle on Larceny Charge
Hugh Point officers went to Albemarle to return James Davis a local Negro wanted on a larceny charge. Davis was apprehended after a warrant from the local police department. He is charged with stealing a suit of clothes from Lee Le Grande, another local Black man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Point
Albemarle
James Davis
Davis
Lee le Grande
War Bond Groups Meet On Friday War Bond Drive
Two divisions of the local war bond campaign announce meetings tomorrow afternoon. At 5 p.m. in the Sheraton Hotel ballroom the Women's Division will gather under Colonel Phil A Warner. Earlier at 1 15 p m the Industrial Division led by Colonels Nathan Avers and T V Rochette will meet at the Community Chest office. The drive urges every wage earner to pledge bonds and stamps weekly or monthly as part of a nationwide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheraton
Phil A. Warner
Nathan Avers
T. V. Rochette
Community Chest Office
120 Sign Up For Guilford County Depot Company
A total of 120 men from Greensboro and High Point have signed to form the Guilford County Depot Company seeking foreign service. The unit needs 180 volunteers, with 64 to be non commissioned officers. Pay scales and duties are outlined. four months training precedes foreign service. Registrations close by noon Saturday May 2 at the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
High Point
Guilford County Depot Company
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commonerce
Carpenter-Packer
N.C.G
Monday Opens Bond Pledge Drive For War Costs
Monday marks the start of a nationwide pledge drive to secure Defense Bonds and Stamps from every income earner. Minute Men and Women will organize block by block to pledge regular purchases, turning citizens into shareholders of America and reducing inflation while funding the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
America
U. S
Marines
Air Corps
Anis
United States Treasury
United States
Treasury Department
Republican Executive Committee Meeting Friday Night
High Point Township Republican executive committee precinct committee men and workers will meet tomorrow night at 7 o clock at Republican headquarters 151 South Wrenn Street. J M Thomas township chairman said important business matters would be discussed and campaign plans laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
Republican Executive Committee
Republican
South Wrenn Street
J. M. Thomas
Death claims nine year old Donald Hunsucker
Donald Hunsucker aged nine died after a ten day illness at a local hospital. Born in High Point on December 8, 1982, he was the son of G. M. and Lucy Adcock Hunsucker and lived at 1307 Franklin Street. He attended Brentwood School in second grade and Calvary Methodist Church Sunday School. Survived by parents, seven sisters and three brothers, funeral set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at Calvary Methodist Church with Rev. O. G. L. Brown and Rev. Julian S. Hopkins. burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Koonce Funeral Home until Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hunsucker
High Point
G. M
Lucy Adcock Hunsucker
Brentwood School
Calvary Methodist Church
Franklin Stree
Lois
Louise
Dorothy
Maxine
Edith Ann
Willie Farris Hunsucker
Irene Brumfield
Clommier Hunsucker
Portsmouth
George, Jr
Billy Ray Hunsucker
W. A. Hunsucker
Wadeville
N.C
Officials Seek War Item Conversions For Local Industry
City Manager E M Knox and Mayor Arthur Kirkman traveled to Washington to explore converting High Point furniture plants to war production. Knox may stay a month to study potential conversions with War Production Board officials. Hosiery workers and factory floors could be redirected to airplane parts, while existing conversions are insufficient to stabilize the region. Southern hosiery manufacturers press for war assembly work to employ skilled workers and idle space amid ongoing negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M Knox
Arthur Kirkman
Washington
High Point Industries
Kirkman
Knox
Iery Mills
High Point
North Carolina
Winston-Salent
Mount Airy
Lenoir
Southern Hosiery
Taylor R. Durham
Charlotte
Southern Hosiery Manufacturers’ Association
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Negro
Harry Coope
Cluby. Woods
Ir Golf Club
Hem
V “Aristocrat
Deiver
Charlie Keller
Kleepro
Wright & Bitten
Hickory
Mantola
Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
North Main St
Fort Bragg
House
Campaign For
J. W. Poole
Westinghouse Electric Ranges
R. C. A. Radios
Alexander - Smith
Victor and Majestic Ranges
Rose Furniture CO
South Main St
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