Hankow Expected Red Attack and World News of 1940s
Reported tension in Hankow with fortifications and refugee surge as Reds rumored to move from Changsha. Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine set a new sustained flight record of 554 hours 41 minutes in St Louis, aiming for 1 000 hours. Hoover hears price protest on vegetables. High Point plans a new park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
Changsha
Hunan
Dale Jackson
Forest O’brine
St. Louis
Chicago
Jackson
O'Brine
New York City
Hoover
Jutland
Bay of Biscay
British
Air Ministry
England
Germany
Denmark
Holland
France
Switzerland
Europe
Italy
Yugoslavia
Zara
William E. Shedd
Tokyo
Okinawa
Manchuria
China
Asiatic
Japan
U. S
Canada
Sidney
Australia
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
Longtime resident Robert G Davis dies of heart attack
Funeral services for Robert G Bob Davis 315 Avery Street well known resident were held at First Baptist Church with Rev Albert Hale officiating. Pallbearers were Piedmont Masonic Lodge members. interment in Floral Garden Cemetery. Also listed are obituaries for Mrs Sarah Downey G C Doby infant Yates and Agnes King with funeral and burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Davis
Robert G
Bob) Davis
Avery Street
First Baptist Church
Albert Hale
Arnold Osteen
H. B. Whitlark
Osteen
Eva Staples
Piedmont Masonic Lodge
George Ridge
Marvin Smith
Olin Davis
H. D. Minnis
D. R. Whitaker
Clarence Albertson
Dwight Scott
Venable Huffman
Farriss-Andrews
Ben Gibson
P. C. Sprinkle
Masonic Go
Sarah Downey
Sarah Emily Downey
FE. A. Downey
Downey
Bertie County
James A
Mary Mitchell Matthews
M. C. Freeman
Hamlet
John King
Jack Honeycutt
High Point
B. H. Barlow
Ironton
Ohio
H. ©. Porter
Jacksonville
Fla
P. J. Bell
Chipley
J. W. Freeman
Ernest Freeman
Homestead
Martin C. Freeman
Stokesdale
Ida Peterson
Tampa
Edgar Whitney
Cincinnati
George J. Freeman
Richmond
E. A. Downey
Ray Downey
Charlotte
T. B. Downey
Haddonfield
N. J
Irvin Downey
Beckley
W. Va
R. I. Davidson
Voorheesville
N. Y
Howell Street
A. S. Hale
First Baptist Church of
J. B. Willis
Agnes King
Agnes R. King
Edgeworth St
Helen Coe
Baltimore
North Carolina Employment Commission
Charles Durham
Wilford Eddinger
Richard Harris
Paul Beeson
Raymond Johnson
Claude R. Sealey
Secrest Funeral Home
Wiener shines as All Stars win 17 to 7 in Chicago
Wiener starred for the All Stars delivering key kicks and a decisive field goal setup by a pass to secure a 17 to 7 victory. He also connected with Justice on a late score, a play remembered across regions including North Carolina where Gene Sarazen once worked in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiener
All-Stars
All- Stars
Justice
North Carolina
Charlotte Country Club
Gene Sarazen
Chicago
Sarazen
Charlotte
Market Guide Shows Many Named Groceries in Big Bear Area
A lengthy listing of numerous market names and street locations appears, detailing a variety of grocery stores in the Big Bear and surrounding area. The material includes a long roll of shop names along with street anchors and district references, labeled by grade categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Brown's
Montleu Avenue
Big Bear
English Street
Brown's General
Bledsoe’s
Brentwood
Community Curb
Craver’s
Corn’s
Carolina Cash
Cash & Carry
Community
Emerywood
Film Street
Fairmont
Holmes Service
Horne’s Food
Hilltop
Hollingsworth
Kivett Drive
Guy Hill's
Ideal Grocery
Ingram Food
Malpass & Kearns
East Lexington
Malpass
Davis Avenue
North Wrenn Street
Martin Cox
Northwood
Oakview
Oakdale
Preddy’s
Parkviecery
Jones Market
Jamestown
Stutts
Stroud
Smith's Grocery
J. W. Suits
United Grocery
Vaughn Food Center
Tate's
Ward Street
Clyde’s Food
Brewer
South Main
Carolina Food
Chestnut
Five Points
Hall's
Highland Grocery
Hillcrest
Centennial Avenue
Henley's
Glen’s
Loflin Street
Little Bear
Table Supply
Northside Curb
Pay & Save
Southern Grocery
Welch Grocery
Rivette- Hollingsworth
Morgan's
Phoenix Street
Seward’s
Postal Clerk Writes Book Inspires Local Readers
A postal clerk notes a shift toward younger heroes in sports fiction and reveals plans to expand a baseball tale into a novel accepted by Lippincott. He aims to explore adventure and historical novels, citing local High Point material like the old Plank road and the Quakers as potential settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott
Leonard
High Point
Old Plank Road
McGuffey Readers Sale Tops 122 Million Copies
The sale of McGuffey readers surpassed 122 million copies, marking a major milestone for the popular schoolbooks. The achievement underscores the widespread reach of the Monroe educational series during its peak years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuffey
Radio Schedule Snapshot From 1940s Season
A listing of daily broadcast times and program titles across networks CBS NBC ABC and others. Items include music orchestras dramas talk shows religious services and variety programs with hosts actors and musicians such as James Melton Roy Rogers Jack Paar Ted Malone and Jackie Robinson appearing in various time slots scattered through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United
Abe
Cbs
Chicago
NBC
Cbhs
Abe Trendler
Abe Treasury
Abe Church
Abe Hashknife Hartley
Abe Hopalong Cassidy
Martin Kane
Che Saint
Chha
Amazing Malone
East
Mbs
Sam Spade
Nbe
Percy Faith
Cbs Enchanted
Dbas
Mbsa
Hollywood
Abe Horace Heidt
Dbs
Ted Malone
Jack Paar
Cebs
Dimmy Blaine Long
Europe
Kay Armen
George Sokolsky
Mbe
Simple Breath Test Device Aids Drunken Driving Control
North Carolina police back simple chemical tests for alcohol in drivers. The Intoximeter kit, costing about four dollars, fits in patrol cars and provides on the spot evidence of drunk driving. Adopted by cities and states, the test may deter violators and support court testimony with preserved samples for later analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
American Bar Association
American Medical Association
International Association of Police Chiefs
National Safety Council
National Committee For Traffic Safety
Udga Offers Quick Relief for Stomach Ulcer Pains
Udga tablets claim to soothe acid stomach and ulcers with three active ingredients. The ad boasts over 210 million sold since 1928 and promises a 25 cent box with a double money back guarantee if relief is not felt within thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cole
Mann's
Cape Agulhas Declared Southern Tip by National Geographic
National Geographic Society identifies Cape Agulhas as Africa's southernmost point, contrasting with the Cape of Good Hope. The distinction emphasizes geographic extremities and navigational relevance for explorers and historians alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Cape Agulhas
National Geographic Society
Cape of Good Hope
34 Carriers To Take Trip Washington Tour Schedule
A plan outlines a three day Washington itinerary for 34 carriers. The program lists arrival times and visits to Capitol, Arlington cemetery, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, White House, Zoo, FBI, Smithsonian, National Airport, Mt. Vernon, and two baseball games against the Yankees with meals included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capital
Arlington Cemetery
Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials
Yankees
Washington Monument
White House
Zoo
FBI
Smithsonian Institution
Mint
National Airport
Mt. Vernon
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Harry Hondros
Blair
Parks and Playground Commission
Charles Ross
Ross
Domei
Admiral Halsey
Third Fleet
Yokohama
Model Supply CO
Willowbrook St
WHPE
Whpe-Fm
AM & FM
Sons of Harmony
Silver Star Quartet
Christian Brotherhood
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Jubilee Kings
St. Francis
Green
Baptist Church
Presbyterian
Ceares
Baptist
Melody Lane Cio
High Point Serenade
Baseball FM
Gospel of Christ Singing
Evangelist
Music For
Curtain Call
Hollywood Calling
Parade of Bands
National Guard
Les Brown
Freedom Story AM
East Green St
Marvin Miller
Vic Damone
United Nations
Hauser Farm
Slim Wick
Sleepy Joe
G. CC. Doby Denton
G. C. Doby
Denton
A. V. Daniel, Jr
R. L. Buie
B. R. Robinson
W. S. Parrish
Durham
Denton Baptist
N. C
Tex’ Smith
High Point College
Greensboro
Winston - Salem
Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Abe Main St
Cbbs
Abe Roy Rogers
Abe Steve Allen
Abe Nick Carter
Abe Guy Lombardo
Cbe
East Peter Salem
Delgmted & Divine
Oltvs DeLiarous
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and National Safety Counci
Wey
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Elliott M. Hester
Church ST
New
Motorol
Rose Radio Sales & Service
N. Wrenn ST
High Point, N. C
State of
High
Point
N. C. Laundry
Dry Cleaners Association
High Point Launderette
Shore’s Launderteria
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