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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1943
Page
3
A national AP round-up shows draft-age fathers in nondeferrable jobs largely unmoved by WMC Aug 14 rules. Reports cite confusion, fear Congress will block drafts, and preference to wait and see, with only Des Moines showing a significant job transfers surge.
An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative solution. It claims constipation stems from low cellulosic intake and that All-Bran softens wastes for easy evacuation. The copy urges regular use with ample water and touts high protein and vitamin content compared to bacon or sausage.
Frank Sizemore Jr and Mrs Sizemore visit Lt Sizemore's parents at 103 Brentley Circle. Cmdr Deviney returns from Norfolk for five day leave with his parents. Cpl Roy E White graduates from Gulfport air corps mechanics school to train at Agins Aircraft. Aviation Cadet Walter B Thorburn arrives at Boca Raton base for basic Army Air Forces training. Lt Edward B Collins, promoted in July, stationed in England after leaving Collins Auto Supply.
Isaac Walter Little, 28, was today appointed private fourth class with the High Point police department, Police Chief W. C Friddle announced. Little is currently assistant manager of a chain supermarket here. He is married with two children and resides at 603 W. Green Street.
The new McNutt regulations aimed at shifting draft-age men from non-deferrable jobs to war-related work show early, uneven effects. Reports from Milwaukee, Knoxville, Syracuse, Atlanta, and New Orleans indicate gradual shifts, while regional officials in New England and many major cities report negligible or slower responses. Some states could not estimate reactions yet.
Swedish dispatches report more than three German divisions, between 40 000 and 50 000 troops, quartered in Copenhagen to quell riots and mass demonstrations. Forces moved from Norway before dawn last Saturday, occupying public halls and shops as barracks and causing food shortages. Protests erupt in Odense and other cities as Danish authorities resist Nazi control and demand justice for saboteurs.
W A Fryar, a federal building engineer in Greensboro, reports his wallet with $150 missing after a ride in an elevator to the basement. He notes several people were present and he briefly bent to adjust a cable during the descent.
Funeral service for John F. Wagoner 39 who died suddenly at his Trinity home was held at Friedens Lutheran Church near Ossipee on Tuesday at 4 p m with ministers Rev Y D Poole Rev Walter L Lanier and Rev Melbourne Farris officiating. Active pallbearers included T R English J R Hammond and E S McLeod. honorary pallbearers listed. Flowers were carried by teachers from Farmer and Trinity schools. Interment followed in the family plot at the church cemetery.
BOILING SPRINGS August 25. Dean I. O. Schaub of the North Carolina State College Extension Service says there is little prospect of shipping feed into North Carolina from other regions in 1944 compared with 1943. He urges farmers to plan large small grain production for feed and winter grazing and to boost hay crops and temporary pastures next spring.
A compact community column by F. E. Vorely highlights local events and notes of interest in the colored community. Includes brief social updates, upcoming meetings, and notices from residents on town affairs.
The notice outlines ration categories and dates. Meats cheese and other Book 2 red stamps T U V W valid through August 31, blue stamps R S T through September 20, sugar Book 1 stamp 14 through October with additional stamps for canning, shoes Book 1 stamp 18 through October 31, stoves require purchase certificates, gasoline varying by region and stamp numbers, fuel oil coupons valid through September 30 with new period through January 3 1944.
Two divorce suits were filed in High Point Municipal Court this morning. K L Roberson sues Nellie Smith Roberson, and Elsie York sues Thur York over two years’ separation. Mrs H L Wall answered a suit by H L Wall filed August 3, denying charges and alleging grounds for dismissal and further relief.
A roundup of community events includes St Mark Methodist Sunday school picnic at 2 pm on church lawn. Various clubs meet this week at listed addresses with invitations to all members and guests. World War II era note on radio training by War Manpower Commission closes the list.
Anita Bocholis a waitress at Tony's Lunch was found guilty in High Point Municipal Court this morning of selling wine to a minor Judge D C MacRae presiding her sentence was suspended implying probation or a conditional term pending further conduct.
The court ordered judgment suspended on the condition the defendant does not sell beer or wine for 90 days. Defense counsel filed a notice of appeal. Judge MacRae dismissed charges of selling wine to a minor against Gus Bocholis Tony's Lunch and Nick Vergas Sanitary Cafe.
The article notes that agriculture provides a livelihood for 32 million people in the United States, highlighting its vast economic role and employment impact across the nation.
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