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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
11
The Civil Service Commission plans an exam to refresh the police chief eligibility list. It seeks to resolve a pending dispute over waiving exams, with Captain J R Teague and others in line for a new chance to qualify. An updated list will clear the matter after months of delay.
Ration books found should be returned to the local board to avoid reissuing many books. The food panel clerk urged stores and others to return all books missing or mislaid to the local rationing office.
Kernersville August 24 All World War I veterans and current servicemen with wives families are invited to a 8 oclock Wint meeting at Walkertown High School cafeteria The auxiliary will serve a plate supper to all attendees
Many sufferers relieve nagging backache quickly once they discover the real cause may be tired kidneys. The kidneys remove acids and waste from blood. when kidney function is off, poisonous matter remains and may cause backaches, swelling, dizziness, and frequent urination. Dean's Pills, used by millions for over 40 years, help flush out wastes and relieve symptoms.
Billy Weatherford eight years old son of Mr and Mrs Neville Weatherford of 304 Chestnut street was taken to the infantile paralysis hospital in Hickory today amid polio illness. He became ill last Monday marking the sixth High Point case in weeks with four others nearby.
The Charlotte OPA district headquar ters authorized a price increase for 12 brands elevating them to premium status in 2-B and 3-B outlets. 3-B dealers may add two cents per quart. premium beer will cost 18 cents per 12 ounces and 42 cents per 32 ounces, with non premium at 13 and 37 cents respectively. No changes affect 1-B pricing.
The Boy Scouts board of review will meet September 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Wesley Memorial church Scout headquarters, instead of August 25. The Court of Honor is rescheduled to September 28, with time and place TBA. Camp award winners must attend the board to qualify for the Court of Honor.
The clerk of the fuel oil panel of the local war price and rationing board said coupons mailed to fuel oil applicants were returned due to changed addresses or other causes. The clerk asks all who applied for fuel oil and have not received coupons to inquire at the local war price and rationing board.
Western Union Telegraph Co. earned a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Army Signal Corps for patriotic service in the world war. Major General Harry C. Ingles presented the certificate, received by A. W. Williams, with praise for speed cooperation and access to semiautomatic telegraph and teletypewriter procedures.
Funeral services for Shirley Faye Bryan six year old daughter of John W and Rosa May Alfred Bryan were held at the High Point home on Tuesday at 2 30 p m. The child died Sunday afternoon at Burrus Memorial hospital after a 12 day illness with pneumonia and diphtheria. Rev E W Jones and Rev Lester Campbell officiated with pallbearers named Frazier Ingram Larston Tuttle and James Ingram. Music included Ramona Pons Barbara Morgan and Mrs T Bennison. Flowers were arranged by Mrs J C Frazier. Burial was in the family plot at Fairfield Methodist church cemetery.
Robert Wayne Colton a 38 year old Jamestown truck driver was arrested by State Patrolmen on a driving while intoxicated charge and placed under a $500 bond He also faces a charge of driving a car without an operator s license Police cited High Point car owners for failure to display the new city license tags as of yesterday and this morning
The City of High Point public works department invites bids for drag-seal retreatment flush coating and resurfacing of about 124000 square yards of streets. Work includes labor materials and equipment with bids opening at the next city council meeting.
Carolyn Ann Hinshaw 16 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Hinshaw of North Asheboro died this morning at Sternberger hospital Greens boro after a brief illness. Survived by sister Dorris Leigh and grandparents Mrs J W Bailey Mr and Mrs L B Hinshaw. Funeral Friday at 5 at the North Asheboro home burial Oak Lawn cemetery Asheboro.
In Roanoke Virginia reports soldiers say captured enemy cans show corrosion and spoiled contents. Analysis by the Army Quartermaster Corps found dark discolored potatoes and beans along with untrimmed carrots and meat too tough to chew.
Sergt Charles Herr plays organ with one hand and piano with the other every noon at Alexandria Army Air Field. He began after breaking fingers made piano playing too weak, and now blends both instruments as part of daily concerts broadcast over the public address system.
Raleigh officials announced the 1945 motor vehicle plates will feature black numerals on a tan background. Plates go on sale December 1.
The JayCee Polio Fund Drive ends with total contributions of 735.30. L. H. Baker, president of the Junior Chamber, thanks the public for support and says funds go to the emergency infantile paralysis hospital in Hickory for equipment and patient care. If needed, another campaign may follow. Donors include Amos Hosiery Mill employees 9985 Heritage Furniture Inc Plant No 2 30 Richardson's Department Store 23.50 Friends of Carolyn Roberts 85 Employees of the U S Post Office 100 High Point Music Supply Co 5 and David Hayworth 1.
John A. Holmes of Edenton spoke at a weekly Rotary luncheon in the Sheraton hotel. He urged focus on club service and youth service, noting duties to others and the shaping influence of elders on the coming generation. Rotarians Asbury Craven Harry G. Sha Greensboro H Siegel of New York visited. Carter Dalton is patient in a Charlotte hospital.
City Manager Braden announced the regular city council meeting at City Hall is postponed due to ongoing painting and repair work. The council room was not ready in time for the originally scheduled session.
Mr and Mrs R K Black of 1204 Johnson Street received a war department message stating their son Pfc Richard K Black Jr has been slightly wounded in France He was with the armored division of the Third Army and had been overseas since February 1944 He enlisted in February 1943.
Postmaster S C Clark explains that flags are provided at the local postoffice at no cost to next of kin of those who died in U S military or naval service after May 2. An application form and a statement of purpose are required, plus a note that a flag has not been received from Army or Navy. A War or Navy Department death notice may accompany the application.
Tom Thompson, co owner of the Princess Cafe, died at his home 806 Sixth Apparet Hy of a heart attack after rising to dress. Born in Turkey Asia in 1892, he came to America in 1914 and High Point in 1922. Survivors are widow Anna, a son Taki, and daughter Elaine. Funeral Friday at St Marys Episcopal Church. Burial Oakwood Memorial Park. The Princess Cafe will close tonight and tomorrow.
James Grayson Hill son of Mr and Mrs S FE Hill 418 South Hamilton Street passed the District of Columbia Bar examination held in June in Washington DC He previously earned a Bachelor of Laws from Washington College for Law He left High Point in September 1934 to join the U S government and now works as an auditor for the General Accounting Office
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