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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1941
Page
11
A humorous, rambling guide presents six playfully dangerous "ways" to beat the heat. It mocks extreme methods like locking inside an ice room, stealing ice, and even starting fires to distract from sun exposure, offering absurd, tongue-in-cheek advice rather than practical tips.
Local justice of the peace and notary public Bruce Carraway was arrested here last night on charges of practicing law in violation of the consolidated statutes. He was released on bonds totaling $200.
Furniture dealers plan August drive to collect end flat foil from cigarette and chewing gum packs to fund Bundles for Britain. Residents Mrs. Jack Burris and Mrs. Loyd Flythe donated several pounds, with goals of hundreds more. a V for Victory campaign led by local girls includes stickers and theater lobby activity coordinated by Shirley Redding and Marguerite Murray among others.
Eight members of the High Point fire department will travel to Asheville for the North Carolina State Firemen's Association fire college and the annual convention. Chief E K Ingram will join the Association of Fire Chiefs session, with key topics on fire service roles in national defense. Attendees include Captains Monroe McGee Long and Horney, Lt. Horney, W B Waener, E J Darnell, and John Henderson. Assistant Chief Canady will command in Ingram's absence.
Warrants sworn by Claude R. Melver Jr of High Point accuse Magistrate Carraway of giving legal advice on divorces to two women and using improper fees. Hearing scheduled in Municipal Court on Wednesday under Section 198 of the consolidated Statutes.
Clarence E. Houston announced a series of pre convention meetings for retailers in the Carolinas and Virginia. Gatherings will be held in Siler City Charlotte Greenville Columbia Florence Raleigh Richmond and Norfolk with about 123 dealers from the region and 500 from states east of the Mississippi expected to attend the Atlantic City event. Discussions will cover government regulation of installment selling wages hours priorities merchandising and producer retailer cooperation. Headquarters will be at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.
Government food and cotton stamps boomed in High Point in July officials announced. WPA workers received the greatest benefit with 3544.50 in free stamps after purchases totaling well over 56000 in cash value. Old age assistance and aid to dependent children ranked second and third in the foods program. Cotton followed foods in leadership, though its trade volume lagged food stamps proportionally. A monthly summary of trust months’ business follows.
Mayor Kirkman and staff face personal disruption from the daylight saving schedule. The mayor, a new father twice over, finds his youngest child waking early and his older children resisting late nights. Public works member R F Johnson also encounters confusion as his clock alerts him hours early due to adjusting for the change.
The Southern Furniture and Rug Market ended its two week mid summer show with a record 2 965 dealers and buyers, surpassing the previous high. 1 463 stores from 382 towns in 23 states plus DC and Panama were represented, as the market opened January 19 for the Winter session.
Greensboro reports note city pool at City Lake Park to close Sunday night through Tuesday noon for cleaning and bleacher installation ahead of the women’s national A A U swimming championships. W F Bailey directs the works and drain start is planned for 8 30 to 9 p m. The pool will reopen around noon Tuesday. In a separate Guilford Superior Court filing, Arch r K Schoch, special master, recommends condemnation awards totaling over 21 000 to holders of properties taken by the High Point Housing Authority for its Negro housing project. Protests due in 10 days. a hearing set for August 12 at 2 1 0:00 p m. awards go to attorneys-of-record to clear titles. Awards exceed the housing authority offers by about 12 percent on average, with none rising above 300 dollars over offers.
J C Bowers a well known retired farmer died at his daughter s home 2016 English Street at 2 30 pm Saturday after 18 months of declining health Funeral services will be Monday at 4 pm daylight saving time at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church with Rev C E Ridge and Rev Elbert Newlin officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery He was born December 18 1872 in Randolph County and came to the city 18 years ago He leaves a daughter Mrs Linthicum and granddaughter Mrs Ray McKinney
Three outstanding scouts at Camp Uwharrie were chosen for the Order of the Arrow, a national Boy Scout honor society. Selection reflects leadership, adherence to the Scout Oath, and service. The five week six week camp ends with 10 scouts arriving from Landis Salisbury East Spencer and High Point.
The High Point Rotary Club funded a specially built truck to transport and operate the iron lung gifted to the city. Worth about 1100, the unit will arrive in two weeks and be stationed at Davis Street Fire Station with firemen trained for in-transit use. Mayor Kirkman and Fire Chief Ingram will oversee placement and readiness for emergencies inside and outside the city.
Silk hosiery producers in High Point and nationwide welcome a 10 percent cut in rayon yarn production for August and September to avert industry disruption and mass layoffs. Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply says plan aims to prevent complete dislocation and to develop a long term program. Millis of Adams Millis Corp notes 14 million pounds yearly allocation should cover needs. mills fear temporary closures without the order. A new nylon plant in Martinsville is expected to boost output, easing reliance on silk and allowing mills to stay open and preserve payrolls.
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