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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
11
George D. Maxwell of Elizabeth Street, during a city blackout, grabbed a gun and rushed to greet a camouflaged tree he mistook for an enemy plane. Leaves showered as he fired at the airborne tree, exposing the mix up in the Exposition district last night.
City attorney H. Jones spoke on the centuries old struggle between haves and have nots and traced democracy from ancient Greece to modern free nations. He warned that liberties are threatened by three powers, but could be preserved through steadfast principles.
Reverend John R. Church will preach a sermon at the John Wesley church tonight near the old CCC camp, one mile from Highway 311. The event promises spiritual guidance for attendees in the community.
Maxwell Cox and J R Fanelty were cited to appear in court for blackout ordinance violations. Cox, store manager at Rogers Paint Store, failed to turn off window lights during the 29 minute blackout, drawing crowd attention and police action. Fanelty cited for not stopping his automobile when ordered by a Warden at post 74. Additional infractions included a light at William L Freeman Engineers and lights at Roy Brown Service Station and Model Barber Shop.
A court ruling allows the Presto Lunch to sell beer and wine for on premise consumption with hours restrictions. Alcohol may be sold and consumed on site daily until 1 a.m. except Saturdays when sales end at midnight. Off premises sales are allowed at any hour.
Mr and Mrs Russell L Martin of Cincinnati Ohio will conduct a two week revival meeting starting Monday night at 8 oclock All services will be at 1005 East Green Street The revival is under the Church of Christ which organized here recently and has used the Y M C A auditorium for Sunday school and worship services
City Manager E. M. Knox, vacationing in Virginia, reportedly passed the Army physical at Ft. McPherson Georgia. Mayor Kirkman said Knox has long contemplated service in the armed forces but no immediate departure has been announced or official notice given.
Hobart G. Ferree Jr of High Point is among 49 NC State College summer session degree candidates. Forty-two seek bachelor’s degrees and seven pursue advanced degrees. Degrees will be mailed after faculty approval on September 21. Ferree will receive his degree in textile chemistry and dyeing.
A three day naval recruiting station will be set up in the post office building for Thursday September 3 through Saturday September 5. C. L. Rhinhart chief petty officer in Greensboro heads the U S Navy recruiting effort and invites men to enlist or join the Navy Reserve at the local office during the listed days.
James Albert Lowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lowe of 618 Avon Street, enlisted in the Navy last Wednesday and is now stationed at the Great Lakes Training Station in Illinois. His brother Jess Lowe enlisted December 26 and serves in the Navy Intelligence Department at Charleston, South Carolina.
Braxton Craven of the Signal Air Corps message center at Fort Monmouth New Jersey has been promoted to corporal. He is the only child of Mrs Bruce Craven of Trinity and the late Major Bruce Craven and was inducted on May 14 1942 with a Goldsboro group.
Funeral service for Mrs. Ida Shore Ring was held at the Lord's Tabernacle Church with Rev. James Reece Rev. Edw Suits and Rev. Sam Date officiating. Pallbearers included R F Troxler Clyde Ayers Frank Ring P B L Pegram Claude Blackell and A L Lowe. A duet by Mrs. Mabel Maderis and Mrs. Ethel Bryant sang Does Jesus Care Abide With Me and Face To Face. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
Maj. Dewey Herring praised High Point’s second wartime blackout drill as 98 per cent perfect after a vivid night scene. Civilian Defense volunteers rushed to posts, trains and cars dimmed their lights, and stores faced small violations as the city showcased swift, coordinated action.
The Exchange Club voted at a Tuesday night meeting at the Sheraton to give fifty dollars to the Milk Fund of Junior Service clubs. The Sunshine Special, a twice yearly free will collection, funds charitable aims.Jack Copeland joined the club with M L Patrick officiating. Cecil Wilcox won the attendance prize. Contributions listed total 712 73 dollars with many donors named and a standing appeal to send gifts to The Enterprise.
North Carolina State Guard Company 2 of High Point will conduct a recruitment at the armory tonight. Lt. N. W. Williams said the waiting list is exhausted as many members have entered the Army. Eligible men not subject to draft may enlist at the armory.
Soviet bombers reached the outskirts of Berlin in a raid reported by German communique as minor and of no military importance. Five Russian bombers reportedly reached Berlin per a Stockholm broadcast via British radio. German claims also noted British planes over western and northwestern Germany with English cities subjected to raids.
The revival on the corner of Russell and Park streets led by Rev. Sam A King will run through the week. Naval seaplanes prevent corrosion with potassium dichromate in fuel tanks hulls and floats. Tea bags are sometimes used as containers for the chemical.
Gen Douglas MacArthur awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Capt William F Coleman from Panama City Fla First Lieut Hoyt A Jolly Jr of Gadsden Ala and Second Lieut Frank K Beeson of Tuscaloosa Ala for extraordinary heroism in action Purple Heart awards went to First Lieut Frederic D Standon and Maj William A Fairfield for wounds at Clark Field Philippines In April and May 1942 Colemans raids damaged Japanese planes at Gasmata and ships at Rabaul Jolys raids over New Britain destroyed grounded aircraft and caused casualties Beeson interrupted a 16 bomber formation over New Guinea and landed after severe injuries to save his plane
Mrs. John W. Hudson of West Green Street died at her home early this morning. A Davidson County native, she lived in High Point 25 years. Survived by husband five daughters two siblings and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services pending at Good Hope Methodist Church in Davidson County.
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