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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1944

Page

10

Six Months For Intimidation In City Court Trial

Fred Johnson of 1610 Moffit drew six months on the county roads for intimidation in Municipal court. Tate received 12 months on the county roads for assault with hard labor after a knife attack in the poker squabble. Johnson remains jailed awaiting bond or superior court appeal. Tate appealed to superior court.

Fred. Johnson Moffit Eugene Tate Young Street D. C. MacRae Johnson Ruby Allen Judson Young Tate The Young Fred Johnson Thallis Falk South Main Fulk Otis Hicks Lake Street

Kiwanis Club Sees War Film The Battle of China

At the Sheraton Hotel the Kiwanis Club heard Col Jonathan Hawkins present the eighth U S government war motion picture The Battle of China. The film traced China’s disorder before the war, the Manchuria invasion, and Japanese methods to conquer China. Part 2 arrives next Friday. Attendance prize went to H Williams. visitors included E R Douchen Mntasha Wis and others.

Jonathan Hawkins Kinis Club Sheraton Hotel U. S China Manchuria H. ©. Williams W. J. Fraley E. R. Douchen Mentasha, Wis O. A. Kirkman

Chamber aims to map postwar industrial sites in High Point

The High Point chamber of commerce urges Southern Railway and the High Point, Thomasville and Denton Railroad to revise maps showing available industrial sites. Secretary Frank Sizemore says the chamber will also obtain updated lists from the city and real estate firms. He notes a postwar expansion plan hinges on vacant suitable buildings and a prosperous future outlook.

Chamber of Commerce Southern Railway High Point Thomasville Sizemore More Ed Mendenhall

Col Lynch Named New C O At Greensboro High Point Base

Col Frederick D. Lynch assumes command of the Army Air Corps installation at the Greensboro High Point airport. A WWI veteran who joined in 1917, he served in Hawaii and Hickam Field during the December 7 1941 attack and previously led an air base in Newfoundland. He holds command pilot and aircraft observer ratings.

Frederick D. Lynch Army Air Corps Greensboro-High Point Lynch Newfoundland Army of Occupation Germany Hawaiian Islands Hickam Field

Polio Fund Total Reaches 195.60 After Adjustment

Jay-Dee Polio Fund total to date is 195.60 after correcting yesterday's double count. MayCee officials thank donors and urge faster contributions as the drive closes next week. All funds go to Hickory, with today’s gifts from Haltom Hosiery Mill, a friend, Mrs. W. Goger, Tommy Kester, Billy Kester, Ervin Davis, and Dr. James Caldwell.

Chamber of Commerce Hickory MayCee Eployees Haltom

McGeachy to Speak at First Presbyterian Sunday

Rev. Neill R. McGeachy, pastor of Sugar Creek Presbyterian near Charlotte, will preach at 11 a m Sunday at the First Presbyterian church in town. A noted young minister, he has served in Omdurman Africa and Spencer and now leads Mecklenburg Presbytery's Home Mission efforts.

Neill R. MicGeachy Sugar Creek Presbyterian Charlotte First Presbyterian Church McGeachy Lenoir D. P. McGeachy Decatur United Presbyterian Church Omdurman Sudan Africa Union Theological Seminary Richmond Selma Presbyterian Church Spencer Sagar Creek

Buck Jarrett 26 Dies in City Memorial Hospital

Thomasville mourns Buck Jarrett 26 after a short illness at City Memorial hospital He was born April 7 1918 in Thomasville son of Luther R Jarrett and Verta Carmichael Jarrett Active in First Methodist church and civic affairs he served as church treasurer and Junior Chamber of Commerce member Survived by parents two brothers Sgt Luther Jarrett Jr Billy and three sisters Nell Thrower Frank Hooker Ruth Burial in City Cemetery follows church service at First Methodist with body in state 2 3 pm and funeral at 3 pm

Enterprise Thomasville David Critz Buck) Jarrett City Memorial Hospital Luther R. Jarrett Verta Carmichael Jarrett Jarrett First Methodist Church First Methodist

Springfield Meet To Memorialize C F Tomlinson

Plans are complete for the 37th annual memorial service at Springfield Friends Church on Sunday with an all day session. R L Pope of Thomasville will deliver the memorial address. The service begins at 11 with Pastor Harold D Hadley in charge. Miss Mary Sue Briggs will sing accompanied by Mrs Thomas Pitts. A visit to the Springfield Museum precedes a picnic lunch on the grounds. N C English Jr. will preside over the business session. William Tomlinson, nephew of the deceased, will give a memorial to C F Tomlinson of High Point. Roy M Padgett will sing to close the program.

Springfield Friends Church R. L. Pope Thomasville Harold D. Hadley Mary Sue Briggs Thomas Pitts Springfield Museum N. C. English, Jr Memorial Association C. F. Tomlinson High Point William Tomlinson Roy M. Padgett

Virginia Man Optimistic About Furniture Market

C. Marks Cutting, a Bed Room Furniture and Chairs rep from South Richmond, Va., wrote Elwood hotel requesting a room next July. He said the Southern Furniture Show would open then and expressed confidence in saving the High Point market for his firm. Elwood hotel clerks know Cutting well in the furniture trade.

C. Marks Cutting South Richmond Elwood Hotel Cutting Southern Furniture Show High Point Mr. Cutting Elwood

Iron Lung Returned to High Point Emergency Services

High Point designated as an emergency area in the infantile paralysis outbreak led to the return of the city’s iron lung from Hickory. Fire Chief E K Ingram announced the equipment donated by Rotary Club will be kept at fire station No 6 for rapid use if a patient is stricken nearby.

High Point Hickory Aday E. K. Ingram Rotary Club Miss Ruth Council Ingram Miss Council

Carolinians Listed Among The Wounded

Navy casualty list from Washington reports North Carolina service members among the wounded. Names include Mann John B Corporal USMC Reserve father Arland Mann Pendleton and others such as Alfie E Morgan Private USMC wife Mrs. Alfie E Morgan North Wilkesboro Edward Morgat Summertfield. Ernest G Postell Corporal USMC wounded father Thomas H Postell Andrews. H Robertson Private First Class USMC Reserve wounded wife Mrs. Ralph H Robertson Canton. Ignatius V Schlosser Jr Private USMC Reserve wounded mother Mrs. Sue L Schlosser Greensboro. John H White Sergeant A S father Joseph C White Mocksville.

Washington Navy Department North Carolina Mann John B U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Arland R. Mann Pendleton Morgan Alfie E U. S. Marine Corps Alfie E. Morgan North Wilkesboro Edward E. Morgat Summertfield Postell Ernest G Thomas H. Postell Andrews Robertson Ralph H. Robertson Burnette Street Canton Schlosser Ignatius V., Jr Sue L. Schlosser Precott Street Greensboro White John H A. S. Marine Corps Reserve Joseph C. White Mocksville

Furniture dealer's market attendance noted in High Town

A furniture dealer’s attendance at markets in High Town is recorded, indicating ongoing participation in regional furniture trade events and supplier showcases.

Mitchell Speaks To Lions Club On Sports Outlook

Ed Mitchell sports writer for The Enterprise spoke at the Lions Club dinner at the Sheraton on Thursday evening. He discussed college football prospects amid many players in service and praised the club’s teen baseball program. A sports quiz followed with prizes to Jack Furgurson and Walter Huber.

The Lions Club Sheraton Hotel Ed Mitchell the Enterprise Loyd Flythe Jim Steele Mitchell High Point Brooklyn Dodgers Lions Itchel Jack Furgurson Walter Huber Clyde Chernault Dean Pruett Armed Service W. I. Spaugh Major Carter Savannah Tom Johnson Thomasville Paul Williamson Oren McAlister

Honest finding rewarded for lost wrist watch

An elderly man, M. L. Warren of Rt. 5, found a lost watch and left it at the police station. Miss Singer identified the watch as hers and left a five dollar reward for Warren. The sergeant praised honesty and noted the reward, calling it worthwhile.

mAnn + tees Seeven M. L. Warren Rt. 5

Chairs Needed At Emergency Polio Hospital

J E Black, a local antique dealer, urges High Point residents to donate high chairs and table chairs for children at the Hickory emergency infantile paralysis hospital. He will arrange pickup and delivery and can be reached at 413 Cable street. shop phone 3054 or home 4 12 18. He notes the care is good but chairs are still needed.

Hic i J. E. Black Bobby Black Black High Point Cable Street Hickory Emergency Hospital

Negro Charged With Reckless Driving After Pickup Collision

A charge of reckless driving was filed this morning against Robert Reese of Reidsville after a collision between two pickup trucks at the North intersection. Reese is identified as a Negro in the report.

Robert Reese Reidsville North

Truck Crash Report On Main And Washington Streets

According to the invest officer's report the Negro acted to make a left turn at the intersection. Left turns are not allowed at that intersection. Winford Davis of Sophia was driver of the other truck which had several cans of milk in the rear. A small quantity of the milk was spilled. Both front wheels were damaged.

Main Washington Streets Winford Davis Sophia

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DR. B. F. Thomas High St Max Bones Depot H Igh Point Main &T Parker-Brown Lumber CO Oak Street Downs Manrilie Madam Bell Comite Felt Hasto Building & Loan Ass'n C. Cridlebaugh Kiwanis Club Nat Walker Walgreen Col. Lynch New C. O Jay-Dee West Broad Street South Main St Neill BR. McGrachy Buck Jarrett Springfield C.F. Tomlinson Virginia Hight Conce “ Eral Me Se Ambulance Pune Sas Albert K-Z Payment Plan Ward Street Sports Outlook Washington S&t N. Tl. Gamer Ested General Meee General Tire Neal's Auto Service
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