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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1942
Page
8
Wadesboro Aug 6 editor William F Boni reports on wartime Army maneuvers in a 5,000 square mile Carolina area. Thousands of troops and hundreds of tanks and vehicles fill the landscape as he travels with guide lieutenant Quentin Hodges. Soldiers in red signify Reds, while Blues prepare dawn attacks.
In rugged back country the Blue units move in dust and darkness, drivers guided by two colored lights as tanks and infantry flow toward the front. A veteran compares the scene to St Mihiel, noting disciplined marching, foggy moonlight, and a grand, inspiring view of the army in motion.
Dr. Louis S. Gaines of Lexington addressed the Thomasville Rotary Club at the Woman's Club building. Mayor Pope spoke on weekend soldier housing and the formation of a Community and War Service Council. Visitors included Tom Gunn and Dr J E Terry. Lennon Rites held for George W Lennon in Lumberton after a heart attack.
W A Bivins muses on perspective from a High Point vantage point atop the Southern Furniture Exposition Building. He recalls local places Archdale Trinity Jamestown Uwharrie Range and notes how nearby industries and community pride reflect America’s dreams and challenges. He also praises the Masonic Temple renovation turning a former church into a civic symbol of character.
The State Department watched the India crisis after mass civil disobedience threats as nationalist leaders press for immediate independence. Hull warned that liberty comes only through victory of free peoples and cautioned against Japan’s portrayal of itself as a contributor to Asian freedom.
The year 1939 saw 12,300 people killed in automobile accidents across the United States. The figure reflects the nation’s continuing road fatality challenge amid rising vehicle use and traffic risks.
Chicago market report notes butter receipts of 887,310 and price quotes from the Chicago price current with creamery grades 93 score 40 44 4, 92 39 44, 91 39 12, 89 38, 90. centralized carrots 394 percent. Eggs receipts 9,715 firmer with fresh graded extras first local 34 ½. cars 351 45, firsts local.
The passage estimates that each worm edits renews and aerates about five ounces of soil every year.
Mrs. G E Crowell in charge reported a message from Gertrude K Clinton North Carolina director confirming the Thomasville office will remain fully operational with current staff and manager for now. The directive cites labor market developments supporting continued local services.
A terse economic snippet notes that cars 34 reflect current receipts while other prices remain unchanged at 32, indicating steady pricing in the ledger with no change to ancillary figures.
A vintage advertisement offers Marmola as a slim down aid for fat individuals, claiming benefits for those with thyroid-related obesity. It urges sensible eating, tablets per package directions, and consultation with a physician for advisability and ingredient effects despite disclaimers about not being a cure-all.
Thomasville, Aug. 6 W B May Davidson County salvage chairman names local committee led by R W Greene to push the salvage drive meeting Tuesday night at City Hall 7 30 to complete plans Committee includes City Manager R M Cooksey George L Hundley John R Terry Arthur Black C Mr Howell H W Curlee Charles H Johnson H G Early A L Elliott Also notes on vegetables and groundhog names.
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