Missing in action Billy Myers reported in Italian campaign
Billy Myers, missing in Italy since November 2, has been reported by the secretary of war. A veteran of North Africa he would have two years of service tomorrow. Son of Mr and Mrs Myers of 1109 Madison he worked at High Point Paper before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Pfc
Myers
Willard Curtis
Billy
J. O. Myers
Madison
Pfc. Myers
High Point Paper Company
Horatio
Jack) Myers
Lambridge
Penetro Cold Remedy Ad Teases Dual Use
An old advertisement promotes Penetro white, stainless, double supply for 35c. It claims two functions to soothe nasal colds and stimulate circulation at the application site, noting a Grandma precedent.
Col Strickland Speaks At ABC Dinner Meeting
Lt. Col. Samuel H. Strickland spoke at the American Business Club dinner about his life and work in Trinidad with U.S. forces after completing an AMG course at the University of Virginia. Lt. J. Richard Hayworth shared experiences, urging letters to officers and men to boost morale. Special guests praised Cecil Brown lecture efforts and contributions to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Strickland
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
American Business Club
Trinidad
Col. Strickland
High Point
J. Richard Hayworth
Hayworth
Bobb
Sanders Dallas
C. T.wingram
James B. Lovelace
Brooks Reitzel
Esmond Slate
Cliff King
W. E. Mitchell
Morris Jones
Cecil Brown
Vassie Wilson
Henry A. Foscue
PCA Plans Resume of Service to High Point After War
PCA President C. Bedell Munro announced in Washington that PCA will resume service to the High Point area as war conditions permit. The route from Norfolk and Knoxville, suspended after the war began, will be restored as war needs allow. Munro explained board decisions prioritized routes with the greatest reach using fewest planes to aid war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania - Central Airlines
Igh Point
PCA
C. Bedell Monro
Washington
Norfolk
Knoxville
Civil Aeronautics Board
Monro
High Point
Munro
Rommel
Africa
Murray White Named to State Elks Project Committee
A five member project committee for the North Carolina Elks Association was appointed at the fall meeting in Raleigh. Members are W G Carrington Raymond Stafford Dr W A Sams Murray White and John t of Raleigh. They will review proposals and prepare recommendations for the Hendersonville convention in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
W. G. Carrington
Raymond Stafford
Greensboro
W. A. Sams
Asheville
Murray White
High Point
John T
North Carolina Elks Association
Curtis Perkins
Greenville
Hendersonville
Fred Richardson
Winston-Salem
C. C. Oates
Gayle Cox
Rales
Robert S. Barrett
Alexandria
Deaths James Monroe Stone Rites Set for Reidsville
James Monroe Stone 66 of Reidsville route three died in a Leakesville hospital Tuesday morning from a heart attack suffered in church. Services will be at Wolf Island Primitive Baptist church Thursday at 2 pm, with burial in the church cemetery. He was a miller and farmer, lifelong resident, and member of Macedonia Primitive Baptist church. Survivors include his widow, five sons Henry, Houston, Harry, Lonnie and Ernest, two daughters Ida Turpin and J M Bray, a brother R F Stone, two half brothers Joe B and W J Stone, and a half sister Georgia Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe Stone
Reidsville
Leaksville
Wolf Island
Henry Stone
Houston
Harry
Lonnie
Ernest Stone
Ida Turpin
J. M. Bray
R. F. Stone
High Point
Joe B
W. J. Stone
Georgia Stone
Pimples Remedies Ad Promises Quick Relief
Do not scratch or squeeze pimples as you may infect yourself. Peterson's Ointment offers relief for itching eczema and irritated skin, improving appearance and feel. Available for 35 cents at all druggists with money back if not delighted after one application. Also soothes tired itchy feet and cracked toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Chief Friddle Receives Demerit for Slapping Drunk Prisoner
City Manager Roy S Braden after ten days of inquiry issued 200 demerits to Police Chief W G Friddle for slapping Roy Thompson a 33 year old white man during booking for drunkenness at the police station on November 20. The incident occurred after Thompson drew back toward the chief as witnesses say, Friddle struck him. Braden called it a misdemeanor in line of duty and not a model act and cited crowded office space and lack of privacy as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy S. Braden
W. G. Friddle
Roy Thompson
High Point
Friddle
Thompson
Thomson
Braden
City Hall
Men and Women in Service Return to Duty and Training
Pvt Alfred A Wiseman has returned to Camp Gruber Oklahoma after a fourteen day furlough with his wife and daughter at 505 Walnut street Private Walter L Jackson Jr son of Dr and Mrs W L Jackson has been selected for specialized training with the U S army and is stationed at Fort Benning Georgia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseman
Alfred A. Wiseman
Camp Gruber
Okla
Armed Forces
Walnut Street
Tate Returns to Duty in Chico After Visit
S/Sgt. Charles E. Tate resumes post in Chico Colorado after spending several days with his father J B Tate at 900 Meredith Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Charles E. Tate
Chico, Colo
J. B. Tate
Meredith Street
Bundy Returns to Oregon From Furlough
Cpl. George W. Bundy of Route Two, son of Mr and Mrs G D Bundy, has returned to his post in Arizona after a furlough spent with his parents. The note confirms his service status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundy
Oregon
George W. Weson
G. D. Bundy
Route Two
Arizona
I. Ee
Summey Assigned to RAF School in Courtland Alabama
Second Lieut. George E. Summey has been assigned to the RAF pilot school at Courtland Alabama as an instructor. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leroy J Summey of Route Four and the husband of Mrs Maxine W Summey of 8/90 Lindsay Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summey
Alabama
George E. Summey
Courtland
Ala
Leroy J. Summey
Route Four
Maxine W. Summey
Lindsay Street
Streamliners and Pullmans Sold Out This December
H D Saunders of the Southern Railroad reports December space for Pullmans and streamliners is fully booked. Civilians bought most seats, servicemen will use coaches, and extra space may not be available from High Point during Christmas. Reservations open only via cancellations and 30 days in advance. travel after January 10 advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Funeral Rites Held for George T. Wood Sr
George T. Wood Sr., 69, was commemorated in a funeral at his home on Boulevard Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 led by Dr C Excelle Rozzelle of Wesley Memorial Methodist church and Rev W M Sherrill a former Western North Carolina conference secretary now living in Charlotte. Pallbearers included John Peacock W F Ellis Jr Dr Frederick R Taylor David Crocker Charles C Sheloff J D Brame M W Nash and George F and Joseph W Ellis. Local women employees and Wesley Memorial members carried flowers. Burial followed at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Wood, SR
Boulevard
C. Excelle Rozzelle
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
W. M. Sherrill
Western North Carolina Conference
Charlotte
John Peacock
W. F. Ellis, Jr
Frederick R. Taylor
David Cr
Kennedy Rites Held at Providence Wesleyan Church
William Henry Kennedy funeral service conducted Tuesday at 2 30 PM from Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev E W Jones and Rev Melvin Howard officiating. Choir sang and a solo was performed. Pallbearers named Frank Meyers Lawrence Turner Russell Hill Roscoe Hill Tom Wright Clyde Bortland. Interment in Ebenezer cemetery family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kennedy
William Henry Kennedy
Providence Wesleyan Methodist Church
E. W. Jones
Melvin Howard
Howard
Frank Meyers
Lawrence Turner
Russell Hill
Roscoe Hill
Tom Wright
Clyde Bortland
Ebenezer
Finches native worldwide except Australia
The note states that finches occur naturally in all regions of the world with the sole exception of Australia where they are not native. The assertion highlights the global distribution pattern of these birds and marks Australia as the only listed exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Regular Communication Election of Officers
The club invites members and visitors to attend the regular meeting on Thursday December 2 at 7 30 PM to elect officers and conduct related business.
Urgent Appeals For Empty Stocking Fund In High Point
Officials report only one gift received since launch last Friday urging donations to aid High Point families in need. The Empty Stocking Fund will assist children with medical care clothing and meals this Christmas with gifts acknowledged and totals published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
R. O. Lindsay
Eveveuees Eesescoesss
Ruling Continued In Case Against Flossie Brown
In High Point Municipal Court Miss Flossie Brown faced assault charges from Mrs J A Mizell. Mizell testified Brown struck her with a candlestick and forced her from 1401 East Lexington. A prayer for judgment was continued with Brown barred from associating with J A Mizell pending legal separation status. case appealed to superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Municipal Court
Flossie Brown
J. A. Mizell
Mizelle
Miss Brown
Mizell
J A. Mizell
Negro Faces Second Lottery Charge
Akin Bruce, 67, of 740 E. Washington St, was arrested yesterday for a second lottery charge in weeks. He already faces a municipal court case over lottery tickets found on him while working at a local service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akin Bruce
Washington Street
Bruce
Swedish Students Rally to Save Norwegian Peers
In Stockholm on December 1, over 300 students gathered at Stockholm University to call on the Swedish government to intervene and save Norwegian students and their teachers from the threat posed by German occupation authorities. The article also notes a Hindu deity Brahma depicted with four heads and four arms riding a swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Stockholm University
Brahma
Sale of Foreclosed Lot 24 in Sherrod Park Plat Greensboro Area
Commissioner a sale to the highest bidder for cash at the City Hall front door High Point on December 27 1945 at 10 oclock A M describes Lot 24 Woodrow Avenue Sherrod Park Plat Guilford County N Y subject to street assessments and city county taxes not included in the judgment. The sale follows a 1943 High Point Municipal Court foreclosure action listing Edith Sherrod W. Archibald Sherrod Deborah Morrow Lillian Watson Mary Newbold Lucille Herring Henry L Sherrod Jr and others as parties. J W Wilson Jr Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Alexander
Edith Sherrod
GuilFord County
Archibald Sherrod
Clara Sherrod
Deborah Morrow
Lillian &Watson
Mary T. Newbold
Herbert Newbold
Lucille &. Herring
H. Herring
Henry L. Sherrod
Elizabeth Sherrod
Henry L. Sherrod, Jr
Mary W. Sherrod
Byron Haworth
City of High Point
City of High Points
W. Archibald Sherrod
Deborah
Morrow
Lillian
Watson
Lucille
Sherrod Park
Office of the Register of Deeds
N. Y
J. W. Wilson, Jr
Reclaimed Tires Available Now for B and C Holders
J F Jones secretary of the rationing board announces a revised OPA rule allowing reclaimed war tires to be issued to B and C gasoline holders. The tires move from Grade I to Grade III enabling broader access for those with occupational gas allotments and for military personnel and essential food drug and dry cleaning deliverers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
J. F. Jones
Jones
Rochelle Elected Duke Alumni Head at High Point Dinner
T V Rochelle was elected president of the newly formed High Point alumni of Duke University and Trinity College at a dinner meeting at the Hotel last night. About 50 alumni attended and heard speakers from Duke and Trinity including Rev Thomas Lee and Rev W R Weldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Rochelle
High Point
Duke University
Trinity College
Ton Hotel
W. R. Weldon
Freaks Oe
Guilford County
Duke
Trinity
Delinquent Draft Registrants Named By Board Four
Fourty four registrants on draft board four were listed as delinquent for lacking correct mailing addresses. Clerk Jere Sloan said those failing to contact the board within five days will be referred to the district attorney for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Sloan
Fout A. Hayes
Kenneth E. Mellon
Bennie Burton Howard
J. van Mabe
John Wesley Tate
John Herbert Daevis
Lit
Joseph Henry Sawyer
Will McCure
Walter White
Orville Lee Jackson
Paul Moore Burgess
John Delmer Ruth
Joseph Hart
City and State Auto Tags Go On Sale Here
State and city license plates go on sale at the Carolina Motor Club now at 116 College Street. First tags sold by Clifton C. Jones in High Point and Miss Foral Green in Raleigh. Motorists must update licenses per OPA rules. plates are yellow numerals on black, produced in Central Prison Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Motor Club
College Street
Civilian Defense Office
Clifton C. Jones
High Point
Foral Green
Best Street
Thelma Ryan
OPA
North Carolina
Central Prison
Raleigh
Stamps And Bank Debt Reported In Historical Ledger
Green D E and F food stamps in ration book four become valid today through January 20. Green stamps in the same book valid through December 20. Brown stamps G H J K in ration book three valid on Saturday December 4. Brown L M remain valid until January 1 and brown stamp N becomes valid Friday December 5. The era notes total US farm mortgage debt last year at about 6.75 billion. A US battleship library holds about 3,000 volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Community groups Must Collect Points For Xmas Baskets
Civic groups churches and organizations may receive points for filling Christmas baskets but donors must collect points from helping families. The rationing board emphasized that organizations should assemble baskets with equal point values to ease collection. Applicants must register with the board and return the same points after distribution and collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jones
OPA
Jones
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Billy Myers
Pasense
Agency
ABC
W. C. Brown
North Wrenn Street
Loosen Up
Old Boy
The
Serrer KR 000 System Industrial Bank
North Main ST
Florida East Coast Railway
Key West
Florida Keys
Overseas Railway
Florida City
Miami
MU Ea Leena
Elks Club
Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
Paint & Repair Now
Tiger Brand
Parker - Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Ruby's
Credit Jewelers
S. Main ST
Acadia Lodge
A.mn
T. Tucker
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Board Four
J. C. McCoy
Security Bank
Hedgecock Lumber
Ward Street
D. E
Main and Taylor Sts
ICE Delivery Company
West Broad Street
N. C
New England Mutual
L. F. Ferree
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Boston
First Chartered Mutual Life Insurance Company
America
ALORS
Shackelford
Knox
Rabber
Wembley
Cheney
North Main Street
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