Johnson Cites Growth Of Legion In Past Decade
State Commander Victor R. of the American Legion Andrew Jackson Post 87 spoke at a meeting on Legion growth over ten years noting North Carolina membership rose from 12 000 to over 31 000 and projecting 50 000 in the current year He contrasted World War I and II veterans and urged the Legion as a major national influence with many new posts forming as veterans join.
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Victor R
American Legion
Andrew Jackson
Legion
Robert R. Tain
Louis
Johnson
Poes
North Carolina
No Mystery So Deep I Can Run Advice Keeps Readings
A fragmented note describes a tech in a Meadowbrook trailer and a bus on N Main near the city limits. It hints at guidance or readings and mentions Meadowbrook and N Main as landmarks.
City praised for jail condition but seeks extra trusty
J M Neese of the state welfare board praised Ra leigh’s jail condition and food quality after an August 8 inspection. Police Chief Lowdermilk urged funds and clothing to sustain the current keeper and requested another trusty to assist with jail duties.
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Roy S. Braden
J. M. Neese
State Public Welfare Board
Raleigh
Neese
John A. Lowdermilk
Public Works Department
Singing Convention To Be Held In Burlington
A gospel singing convention will be held in the city auditorium Burlington on Sunday August 19 starting at 2 p m. Singers from Mount Airy Winston Salem Walkertown Gastonia Thomasville High Point Randleman Asheboro Greensboro Graham Burlington and Danville Va are expected to take part. Carl Ham of Greensboro president of the Guilford county gospel singing association will lead the program.
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City Auditorium
Burlington
Mount Airy
Winston-Salem
Walkertown
Gastonia
Thomasville
High Point
Randleman
Asheboro
Greensboro
Graham
Danville
Carl Ham
Guilford County Gospel Singing Association
Rationing Board To Be Closed Tomorrow
The local rationing board will close its doors tomorrow to catch up on back work. J. F. Jones says several clerks resigned making the closure necessary. He expects no day off until Washington notifies the district office, likely after the president declares V J Day. Bolivia now supplies up to three fourths of U S tin needs due to Far East shortages.
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J. F. Jones
Jones
Washington
Odd Fellows Host Fish Fry at High Point Lake Park
Reption No. 62 I.O.O.F. will hold a fish fry at High Point city lake park Wednesday at 6 00 pm. Guests include two Bekahs families from the two lodges and visiting Odd Fellows. Arrangements committee promises ample provisions and final plans to be set tonight. Attendance contest by Reption grows with friendly rivalry at each meeting.
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Reption
C.F
High Point City Lake Park
Repiion
Guilford County Real Estate Transfers Detail
Guilford County records list numerous transfers including HIGH POINT TOWNSHIP parcels from 8S. G. Snider to J. C. Maipass two lots in Moffitt property and from F. H. Mendenhall to Guilford College two tracts on Taylor street. Additional transfers cover Myrtle avenue Burnslands Crestwood Oak Hill Park Blair Place and Wade-Newton subdivisions with buyers including Grady Ham tick Delia J. Williams R. H. Gunn O. R. Neighbors and others.
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High Point Township
G. Snider
J. C. Maipass
Moffitt
M. C. Culler
Grady Hamtick
Myrtle Avenue
R. S. Hunsucker
G. L. Sledge
Johnson Lands
F. H. Mendenhall
Guilford College
Taylor Street
Mary EB. DeLappe
G. G. Snider
Connie B. Davis
Delia J. Williams
Oak Hill Park
Bertha F. Taylor
R. D. Royals
Crestwood
D. H. Parsons
Guilford County
West Green Street
Isaac Lewis
T. F. Sanders
Burnslands
Ben F. Cecil
D. L. Kersey
Wade-Newton
Charles G. Weavil
O. R
Fisher Street
J. EB. Slate
Young Colgate Freshmen Aged 17 Years Six Months
In Hamilton New York Colgate University records show the current freshman class average age is 17 years six months, compared with 21 years at entrance for the class of 1909. A 40 year old registrar note reveals the earlier entry age in 1905.
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Hamilton
N. Y
INS
Colgate University
Colgate
North Carolina corn plan boosts yields nationwide
The state agricultural experiment station and extension service at State College introduced a large scale corn production plan this year based on Dr. B A Frantz fertilizer research. In Hoke county last year the approach yielded 107 bushels per acre versus 30 previously, and this year favorable weather supports estimates of 75 to 100 bushels per acre on farms and larger on demonstration plots.
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North Carolina
Agricultural Experiment Station
Extension Service
State College
B. A. Frantz
Indiana
Hoke County
Citizens Here Tense After Tokyo Report
High Point residents await official surrender news from Tokyo while stores and offices follow prior closing plans. Mayor Phillips urges solemn thanks to God for victory and predicts a celebratory rush once announced. Federal offices stay open until proclamation from President Truman arrives. Police and fire departments prepare for any disorder, remaining on guard. Electronic vulcanization advances cut rubber curing time to one quarter of traditional methods.
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High Point
Japan
Earl N. Phillips
Phillips
Truman
John A. Lowdermilk
E. K. Ingram
Akron. O
INS
B. F. Goodrich
Wilson Won’t Seek Re election as 12th District Solicitor
Solicitor J Lee Wilson announced he will not run again for re election in Guilford and Davidson counties citing personal reasons. He noted ongoing legal work including an election fraud probe in Davidson and said a primary is planned for May 1946 with several attorneys expected to enter the race.
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J. Lee Wilson
Guilford
Davidson
Wilson
H. L. Koontz
Armed Services
Norman A. Boren
J. M. Roughton
Greensboro
High Point
Lexington
General Assembly
Davidson County
South Carolinian Fined In Thomasville
Claude Lewis Solesbee of Campobello South Carolina was found guilty of carrying a concealed pistol. He fined 50 dollars plus court costs and the gun was confiscated. Other local court actions include Dent fined 25 dollars for reckless driving and McKinney given a two year good behavior sentence for trespass with a court-ordered restitution.
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Thomasville
Claude Lewis Solesbee
Rt. 2
Campobello
S. C
Solesbee
James N. Dent
Salisbury
William McKinney
High Point
Raeford Trotter
Thirkeal Gay
Piano Makers Helped Develop Atomic Bomb
Piano dealer R. R. Bland says piano production was affected as the W. W. Kimball company supplied research lab equipment for atomic bomb development over the past three years.
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R. R. Bland
W. W. Kimball Company
High Point Sealed Bids Sought for Fire Station 1 Heating Plant
The City of High Point invites sealed bids to install a heating system at Fire Station No. 1. Bids due by 1:00 A.M. on August 2 1945 in the City Clerk’s office, with certified check at least 5 percent. Plans available in City Hall with Purchasing Agent.
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High Point
Braden
J. W. Wilson, JR
Off To Bragg Regardless Of Surrender
High Point youths head for Fort Bragg tomorrow for induction into the army despite official word on Japan’s surrender. Most leaving are 18 year old registrants. some call draft boards to confirm whether they must report. Draft quotas stay unchanged until official notification. selective service to operate at least a year after V E day.
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High Point
Fort Bragg
Army
Washington
Japan
Draft Board
Selective Service
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State Board
Madam Jeanette English
Wachovia Bank
Main St
Orkin
South
H. G. Siderton, Inc
Willowbrook
High Point, N. C
Dodge
Plymouth
Lowdermilk
Bolivia
United States
L.0.c.m
Reddick
Ll. M. DeLegal
Hamilton Lumber CO
MAIN
William E. Smith
U. S
Commodore G. Morgan
Smith
F. L. Smith
Chandler Street
Odd Fellows
Guilford County Real Estate Tranfers
J. A. Austin
Victor Blackburn
Crawford Street
F. S. Spurgeon
R. H. Gunn
Blair Pace
Johns Manville
Parker-Brown
Oak St
Optometrist
Tokyo
Solicitor
Bruce E. Gray
A. F. Gray
Thomasville Rt. 1
Germany
Sallied
Bert Jsaichmaiars
Mosse
Lbert
8&T
Center Theatre
Nat Walker
Walgreen
DR. B. F. Thomas
Elgin, Hamilton, Bulova, Longines, Gruen and
Benrus Watches
Three Ph Piace Sk Chips
Aioe
Sabe
Fraley Field
High Point & C
Tyvers
P.P
Wn.sl. Garner
Hospital
Reem and Beard
Sacgeos
N. L. Garner Ins
North Main
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