High Point War Bond Drive Surges Toward Record Total
War bond sales in High Point rise with 212 702 sold since Thursday noon pushing aggregate to 5 467 594 from April 12. County total nears 13 million as officials anticipate end of drive with a final goal of 28 fighter planes for Guilford County. Civilian Defense Offices extend hours to 930 Saturday to collect funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
War Finance Committee
Guilford County
W. A. Andrews, Jr
A. M. Utley
Greensboro
High Point Committee
Lenoir Firm To Open Plant In High Point Area
Jack Garrett of Lenoir Chair Company announced the defunct High Point Furniture plant building has been purchased and is being renovated for future operations. He expects completion in about three weeks but said the specific work and arrangements are not yet determined. The Lenoir plant is not engaged in war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Garrett
Lenoir Chair Company
High Point Furniture Plant
Garrett
Lenoir
Turner Improves After Colonial Motor Shootout
W B Turner 28 year old truck driver wounded by a pistol shot at Colonial Motor Freight on South Main Street Monday night showed great improvement at Guilford Oral Hospital. Doctors undecided on possible amputation of Turner's leg. Suspect R L Honbarrier, president of Colonial Motor Freight, surrendered to police. Traffic Manager A Aldridge held on $1500 bond each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Turner
R. L. Honbarker
Colonial Motor Freight Lines
South Main Stret
Guilford Oral Hospital
Turner
Honbarrier
Th Honbarrier
Colonial Motor Freight Company
A. Aldridge
Democrats Hold Pre Election Meet Tonight in High Point
High Point Democrats stage a kickoff pre election mass meeting at South Main Street headquarters at 8 p.m. Campaign Manager Leroy Briggs says mayoral candidate Norman L. Garner will be the key speaker and all candidates will be introduced. Followed by precinct committeemen and party leader meetings. Argentina abolishes minimum prices for wheat corn linseed and oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
South Main Street
Leroy Briggs
Briggs
Norman L. Garner
Dr. Morgan Opens a Series of Lectures in Local Churches
Dr. F. Crossley Morgan of First Presbyterian in Concord opened a lecture series at First Presbyterian Church, with future 8 o'clock evening assemblies and 9:30 morning sessions at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. He discussed Jesus of Nazareth from John 1, stressing divinity and the Word as God, and contrasted spiritual insight with philosophy. Dr. Morgan also spoke at Wesley Memorial on Psalm 2, framing today’s crisis as a consequence of rejecting the King and urging return to the Lord for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Crossley Morgan
First Presbyterian Church
Concord
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Morgan
O. C. Williamson
Dr. Morgan
South
P. E. Lindley
High Point College
Dan Smith
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
John'sospel
Sea of Galilee
John
God
Europe
Thomas
Wesley d Memorial Methodist Church
S Sgt Robert Parker Dies in North African War Zone
S Sgt Robert B Parker 25 a High Point native and former pro baseball player in the North State League died in the North African area His death was telegram notified to his family He served as an aerial engineer on a B 25 bomber Enlisted January 13 1942 and trained at Keesler Field Inglewood Calif He left a letter dated April 13 1943 two days before his reported death and lived in Jamestown most of his life.
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Robert Parker
Robert B
Bob) Parker
High Point
Thomasville
Landis
North Africa
Sgt. Parker
Victor Brown
Mary Frances Parker
Robert B. Parker
Oshawa
Ontario
Canada
Secretary of War
North African
Sgt
Parker
Jamestown
Army Air Corps
Air Corps Technical Training
Keesler Field
Miss
North American Aviation, Inc
Inglewood
Calif
Columbia, S. C
Service Members and Families Highlight Military Assignments
The article details James M. Cargal at Camp Phillips Kansas on a ten day furlough to his parents. Sgt John B. Russell returns to Myrtle Beach Air Base after training at Keesler, MacDill and Fort Myers. Agnes Forrester and Minnie L. Davis graduate from the Dayona Beach WAAC bakers and cooks school. Dr C J Lange the Greensboro Road veterinarian reports for active duty as first lieutenant at Camp Hale Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Cargal
Camp Phillips
Kansas
Engineers Corps of the Army
A. G. Cargal
Randolph Street
Enterprise
Thomasville
John B. Russell
E. R. Russell
East Main Street
United States Army Air Base
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Russell
Keesler Field
Miss. MacDill Field
Louisiana
Fort, Myers
Florida
Air Corps
Agnes Forrester
Tryon Street
Minnie L. Davis
East Green Street
Bakers and Cooks School
WAAC
Dayona Beach
Fla
C. J. Lange
Greensboro
Camp Hale
Colo
Carolina Kennel Club
Alton Saunders Begins Air Corps Training in Miami Beach
Pro. Alton W. Saunders is stationed in Miami Beach Florida and underway with basic training in the Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Alton W. Saunders
Florida
Air Corps
Kemp Promoted at Cherry Point Base
Pfc Clarence E Kemp of the Headquarters Squadrons Base Cherry Point NC has been promoted. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W T Kemp of 1100 Campbell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Kemp
Squadarine
Cehrry Point
N. C
W. T. Kemp
Campbell Street
Work Begins On New City Playground in High Point
Reese Snider acting director of parks and recreation said cleanup has started on the vacant lot by the post office to create a public playground. A softball diamond badminton and volleyball courts and outdoor ping pong tables will be ready in weeks under YMCA director Edgar Hartley supervision. The council approved the lot for playground use following a Parks and Juvenile Commission recommendation. Snider noted softball leagues are forming and city diamonds will be available for teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Snider
Parks and Recreation
High Point
Snider
YMCA
Edgar Hartley
Parks and Juvenile Commission
Post Office
Ensign A C Hall Killed In Chesapeake Crash
Ensign Alonzo C Hall Jr of Greensboro was killed in a Chesapeake Bay crash Wednesday. He was the son of Dr and Mrs A C Hall of 206 Tate Street and a UNC alumnus formerly stationed at Quonset Point R I attached to an aircraft carrier. He is survived by a sister Miss Sue Hall at Woman's College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Alonzo C. Hall, Jr
Chesapeak Bay
A. C. Hall
Tate Street
University of North Carolina
Quonset Point
R. I
Woman's College
Sue Hall
All City Band Concert Showcases City Schools
Virginia Frank directs all city schools orchestras in a junior high concert with over two hundred participants. Ray Street Elm Street Johnson Street Brentwood Emma Blair Ada Blair Oak Hill Cloverdale and the Senior High contributed groups. The program opened with Ray Street beginners and intermediates and closed with four pieces from the Senior High, including Gould Pavanne Second Movement and Guion Turkey In the Straw. The Senior High performance demonstrated high musical skill and ensemble discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Frank
Ray Street
Elm Street
Johnson Street
Brentwood
Emma Blair
Ada Blair
Oak Hill
Cloverdale
Elm Street Orchestra
All-City Orchestra
Isaak
Gould
Guion
S.A.J
Final Rites Held For P. W. White
Parker Wilson White a well known resident of near Thomasville died Sunday afternoon. Funeral service was held at Zion Reformed Church on Wednesday at 10 30 in charge of multiple pastors. Music featured a choir a duet sang with Miss Novella Kennedy on piano. Pallbearers included Austin Saintsing Harold Leonard Herman Powell Marion Harvey Will Hedrick and Arthur Saintsing. Interment was in City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Parker Wilson White
Near Thomasville
Zion Reformed Church
W. C. Lyerly
P. E. Parker
Charles D. White
L. A. Thompson
J. Vann Cashatt
Clayton Hilton
Illness Claims Mrs. T. M. Pugh At Hospital
Mrs. T. M. Pugh 47 wife of T. M. Pugh of Trinity died after a two week illness at a local hospital. Survived by husband four children Russell J Arnold D J D Doris Pugh three sisters and two brothers with services planned at Gray's near Randleman led by Rev. Isley. The body to be taken to Trinity home this afternoon with interment at Grays Chapel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Pugh
Trinity
T. M .Pugh
Russell J. Pugh
Arnold Db. Pugh
J. D
Doris Pugh
E. L. Pugh
Franklinville
W. L. Kirkman
Pleasant Garden
Arthur Jones
Liberty
George Jones
Vady York
Mount Ae
Seary
Gray's A
Randleman
Homecoming for Sgt J H Mitchell Jr with wife at 316 Park
Sgt J H Mitchell Jr returns from overseas to spend leave with his wife Mrs J H Mitchell at their home 316 Park. The brief note confirms arrival and residence details for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
J. H. Mitchell, Jr
J. H. Mitchell
Park Street
Safety Award Presentation Tonight in High Point
Dr. Albert Coats will present the National Safety Council award for a meritous safety record to High Point at a Junior High School Auditorium program starting 35. Mayor Arthur Kirkman will accept for the city. Ronald Hocutt and Major John Armstrong will speak along with Coats. Police Chief Friddle urges attendance citing fleet owner support and city efforts. The city notes 15 months without a fatal accident except for a Greensboro incident near the edge of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Coats
Institute of Goverment
Chapel Hill
National Safety Council
High Point
Arthur Kirkman
Coats
Ronald Hocutt
John T. Armstrong
State Highway Patrol
Kirkman
W. G. Friddle
Greensboro
Friddle
Schoolboy Patrol
Dictators Opposed to Masonry Highlighted by UNC Historian
Dr. W. E. Caldwell of the University of North Carolina told the Aca cia Lodge anniversary gathering at the Masonic Temple that Masonry’s Christian fellowship and charity clash with dictatorial regimes. He cited George Washington and others as members, noted 300 orphans and 80 seniors supported by Masonry organizations, and praised the orphanage’s record of over 5,000 graduates never having legal trouble. A. B. Goetze was installed district deputy grand master of the 23rd Masonic District as officers were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Caldwell
University of North Carolina
Acacia Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Brotherhood of Masonry
George Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
George C. Marshall
Douglas MacArthur
Oxford
Masonic and
Eastern Star
Greensboro
A. B. Goetze
Masonic
James W. Payne
Salisbury
Grand Lodge of
North Carolina
Thomas O. Kepley
John H. Kalie
Donald Davidson
Numa F. Reid Lodge
J. Paul Williamson
High Point
Royal Arch Masons
High Point Council
Rawal
Charles M. Gaeth
High Point Commandery
Knights Templar
Edwina Bennison
High Point Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Victory Gardeners Urged To Register Immediately
The American Business Club in High Point urges all residents with victory gardens to enter the contest promptly. Brooks Reitzel, chair, says entries close soon and six brackets are available from A to F by garden size. Prizes include war bonds and other rewards for best production and best kept garden.
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The
American Business Club Today
High Point
Victory Gardens
Brooks Reitzel
Victrey
American Business Club
Victory Garden Committee
P. O
GOP Organization Meeting Set At City Headquarters
Republican campaign staff led by Walter York will convene at the party headquarters on 151 South Wrenn Street at 7 30 PM to discuss the final phases of the city election campaign with precinct chairmen committee judges and other leaders present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter York
GOP
South Wrenn Street
York
Allen Jay Yearly Stamp And Bond Drive Tops 2800
The Allen Jay School reports war stamps and bonds sales totaling 2830.70 for the school year. Jacksons eighth grade led with 902.10, Murrows ninth grade second with 575, Bray seventh grade first with 211.25, Staggs sixth grade second with 129.20, directed by Miss Saxon Bray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jay
Acacia Lodge Officers Presented at Masonic gathering
Roy Padgett and Mrs. Padgett accompanied by Dr. C and Rozelle. Dr. G. C. Elliott, formerly active in Acacia Lodge now residing in Raleigh, was introduced to the audience by James T. Tucker. Elliott spoke of gratitude for the kindness shown by members during his illness and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Padgett
Jamestown Man Hurt In Car Leaving Road Near City
George Mathews of Jamestown was injured about 2 AM when his eastbound car left Highway 29 70 between the High Point City Lake bridge and the Jamestown school and went over a bank. A drunken driving warrant was issued. Mathews complained of neck injuries and was taken to Burrus Memorial Hospital. doctors said injuries did not yet appear serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Matthews
Jamestown
High Point City Lake Bridge
Jamestown School
S&s. W. McKinney
Mathews
McKinney
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Permits Granted For Repairs And Porch At 216 Bynum
Fire Chief FE. K. Ingram announced building permits issued late yesterday. Everette Diggs may repair one room and add a porch at 216 Bynum for 150 dollars. W F Snow receives a permit to re roof a dwelling at 414 South Hamilton costing 175 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. K. Ingram
Everette Diggs
Bynum
W. F. Snow
South
Hamilton
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Parker - Brown
Oak Street
ATT Tire Company
West High ST
Lenoir Firm
W.B. Turner
Demos
Argentina
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Siceloffice & Fuel CO
Elwood Cafe
Adjutant General's Office
Julius A
Cargal
New City
Ensign A. C. Hall
Bios
Mare
All-City Band
Jr. High
P. W. White
Ilness
Caldwell
Victory Coal Co
Victory Gardeners
Reitzel
GOP Holding Organization
S. Main ST
Wood
Ferry
Manderville
Kine
West End
English Street
West Broad Street
ROYAL
High St
North Main Street
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