Periodic Inspection Of Restaurants By City Health Dept
City health officer Dr. R. A. Herring says restaurant and soda fountain inspections are a routine function to protect public health. Local and state health officials monitor cafes and dairies, closing establishments that fail to meet sanitary standards. Pfc Grady W Boles son of Mrs Annie B Boles 1508 Long St slight injured June 16 while serving with infantry.
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R. A. Herring
Tomma
State Health Department
Dr. Herring
State Board of Health
Tuttle Speaks On Developing Art Of Seeing
Rev. Lee F. Tuttle of Thomasville told High Point Rotary members that only a small part of humanity can witness any single event. He described notable occurrences he had attended and urged individuals to see for themselves the worthwhile things they can. The program included remarks by D. Forrest Murray, Meder Lewis of Greensboro, and John Lloyd of Thomasville.
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Tuttle
Daniel
Forrest Murray
Merer Lewis
Greensboro
John Lloyd
Thomasville
Divorces Filed in Municipal Court
Harold Ball sues Bonnie B Ball and Edna B Scott sues W R Scott in municipal court on grounds of two years separation.
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Clerk of Municipal Court
Harold Ball
Bonnie B. Ball
Edna B. Scott
W. R. Scott
Set Wood Seriously Wounded in France
Columbus A. Wood, son of Mr and Mrs C C Wood of Rt 1 High Point, was seriously wounded in France on July 12 according to letters to his parents. Wood joined the Army in 1940 and has been overseas since 1942, taking part in three major campaigns.
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T.set
Columbus A. Wood
C. C. Wood
Rt. 1
High Point
France
T.set. Wood
Pie. James
Jimmy) Raeford Cox
J. R. Cox
Tate Street
H Point
Pvt
Grady C. Cox
U.S. Army
Donald Cox
Colon Cox
Bryce McLean
James C. Hussey
J. A. Hussey
Rt. 2
War Department
John A. Hussey
Coastal Guard
Roy W
Douglas Hussey
Ramona
Ann Hussey
Miss Comstok Remembers Days In High Point
Frances Comstock, famed musical comedy and operetta star, recalls childhood in High Point North Carolina while on a U S O tour in Newfoundland. She remembers Elm Street and a pack reading compliments from High Point postal workers as she entertained service members.
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New Foundland
U.S.C
Aerette
High Point
Post Office
North Carolina
Elm Street
Frances Comstock
Rhett Leach Comstock
Betty Anne Coggins Dies In Thomasville
Betty Anne Coggins 11, daughter of Coy J. and Lora Kep Ley Coggins of Fairgrove Community, died Wednesday after a short illness in a local hospital. Survived by parents and sister Mary Frances, with J A Kepley of Thomasville as maternal grandfather. Funeral at Fairgrove Methodist Church Friday at four, Rev. Walter Lee Lanier officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
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Thomasville
Betty Anne Coggins
Uenene
Coy J
Lora Kepley Coggins
Fairgrove Community
Fairgrove Methodist Church
Mary Frances Coggins
J. A. Kepley
Walter Lee Lanier
City Plans Modern Fire Fighting Unit Purchase
High Point will buy a new combination pumper and hose truck for station No. 1 on Wrenn Street with a budgeted cost of 14,000 dollars. The purchase follows a 1940 and 1941 push from the National Board of Fire Underwriters and aims to deliver a 1,000 gallon per minute pump and 1,000 feet of hose. Representatives may visit to confer with Fire Chief E. K. Ingram as delivery timelines are not seen as delayed.
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High Point
Wrenn Street
E. K. Ingram
Ingram
No. 1
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Opening of Farm Center draws large crowd anticipated
High Point prepares for the formal opening of the Farmers' Family Center at 203 North Main Street with ongoing setup including mirrors and a new console table. Officials hope a public invitation will bring crowds on Saturday August 5 as farm families visit both the Center and the Farmers Outdoor Market to reserve selling spaces for August 8.
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High Point
Farmers’ Family Center
North Main Street
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Izemore
Family Center
S. E. Montgomery
R. R. Ragan
Church
Pine Streets
Samet Faces Zoning Law Indictment
A warrant was issued for Samet a noted junk dealer in the city charging violation of zoning and building rules by operating a junk yard in the 1800 block of English Street in an A zone. Inspector Ingram cites a large quantity of materials offered for sale and failures to comply after multiple notices. Hearing date not yet set.
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Jake) Samet
English Street
E. K. Ingram
Samet
Eng Street
Ingram
Negro Setstle For 100 Pounds Sugar Under Ration Rules
An elderly Black man visits the rationing board seeking canning sugar for his large family. He is told he could receive 7 pounds per person for thirteen people, but he agrees to settle for 100 pounds, prompting the clerk to note that some demand more.
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OPA
Rationing Board
Pvt Jack Haley Wounded In France
Pvt Jack Haley son of Mrs Bessie C Haley of 804 Meredith Street was seriously wounded near July 10 in France according to a war department message. He entered service August 29 1943 and had been overseas four months serving with the infantry.
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Jack Haley
Bessie C. Haley
Meredith Street
France
War Department
Infantry
Directors to Plan New Industries for High Point
Chamber of Commerce directors met at the Sheraton Hotel to authorize early planning for attracting new industries after the war. Ed Mendenhall urged concrete actions and cooperation with the community to avoid missing opportunities.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Ed Mendenhall
Mendenhall
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber
July Kidd Cupid Month Yields Record Local Marriages
July proved better for marriages in High Point with 35 licenses issued by the Register of Deeds in Horney. June had 26 licenses, and July reached the highest monthly total since 1943 when Horney took over the office. Licenses in December 1943 were also recorded.
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Horney
Jewelry Firm To Open To Public Tonight
Albert's, a new jewelry store at 146 South Main Street, opens tonight from 8 to 10. Harry and Albert Levinson co-own with Mrs. Jessie Reisenweaver as cashier and office manager. The firm promises modern walnut fixtures, fluor escent indirect lighting, and a gala program.
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Albert's
South Main Street
Harry
Albert Levinson
Jessie Reisenweaver
Sugar rationing up to 12 tons approved in July
The local war and rationing board approved 23,914 pounds of canning sugar in July, with 925 applications filed that month. July issuance more than doubled June’s 9,275 pounds and 319 applications. Maximum canning sugar allotment per person is 25 pounds.
Bayonet Invented in Bayonne in 17th Century
A claim attributes the invention of the bayonet to Bayonne France during the 1600s, noting its historical origin in European arms development.
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Bayonne
France
Federal Auto Stamp Check To Start August 7 In High Point
Beginning next Monday August 7 deputies from the Internal Revenue Service will conduct a concentrated drive in High Point targeting motorists driving without the 1944 15 federal auto use stamp. Citations will be issued for cars lacking the stamp and violators may face a $25 fine or 30 days jail or both. Stamps are available at the Post Office and stamp window.
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Internal Revenue
High Point
Revenue Office
Revenue
Used Magazines Are Acceptable To Army Camps
The Red Cross confirms used magazines are acceptable for Army camps if weekly issues are under four months old or monthly issues under two months old. High Point residents with magazines should drop them at 114 College Street for shipment to Station Hospital RAF and ORD in Greensboro. The note says subscriptions remain needed and rates will be announced at local Red Cross offices.
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Red Cross
Red Come
High Point
College Street
Station Hospital
Raf
ORD
Greensboro
Red
Al Gerring's Brother Wounded In France
Blair Park golf pro Al Gerring learned his brother Morris Edward Gerring of Cincinnati was seriously wounded in France while serving with the Fourth division. The War department report says he was wounded July 9 when a cartridge belt was shot from his body during an attack. Morris enlisted in 1941. Cornwall, England, noted as an early tin source.
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al Gerring
Blair Park Course
Morris Edward Gerring
Cincinnati
France
Gerring
War Department
Budget Tweaks Minimal as City Finalizes Spending
City officials wrapped up budget items with few changes from the manager’s plan. Council raised many department head salaries but kept total appropriations nearly steady, adding about 1500 dollars after adjustments. Utilities remain the chief revenue source, totaling about 501 900 with a 212 173 15 operating expense deduction and a profit balance guiding the low tax rate. The piece notes electric profits have long kept taxes low at about 1.21 per hundred. The first known Christmas greeting card appeared in 1842.
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Grady W. Boles
Annie B. Boles
Long Street
Armed Forces
Pfc
Boles
Tomlinson
Farm Center
C. of C
T. W. Rochelle
Aviation Committee
Blue Bird Cab Company
Greensboro-High Point
Noble ‘T. Praigg
Agriculture Committee
W. K. Whites
Lil’ Dan Cupid
John W. Fulcher
Lillie Cruthis
Rt. 3
Fulcher
Cornwall
England
Council
Wagger
Elwood Hotel
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