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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1942

Page

14

Victory Shoulder Sacks to Ease Xmas Shopping Load

NEA service report describes the Victory Shoulder Sack capable of carrying 50 pounds of purchases. Some stores will give them away, others sell for three cents. The bag resembles WAVES gear, paper instead of leather, and may be worn on both shoulders. Also notes on proposed Japanese made Christmas tree ornament schemes and government home-front pamphlets promoting conservation guidance for refrigerators washing machines and other appliances.

Washington USO Uncle Sam OPA

Pull the Trigger on Constipation with Stomach Use

Ad copy promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach upset. It claims laxative action wakes lazy bowels, provides comfortable digestion, and is pleasant for children. The text urges insisting on the combined product as directed by a physician.

Federal Plan Of Permanent Food Control Not Studied

Chicago dispatch reports Secretary Wickard opposing permanent government control of the food industry. He urged prompt action when necessary, warned against delay, and stressed targeting wartime needs, distribution equity, and minimal interference with the industry while ensuring food is produced, processed, and shipped to lend-lease, armed services, and civilians. He estimated 25 percent of 1943 food output for war needs.

Chicago Pye Wickard Secretary of Agriculture Lend-Lease Armed Services

Home Service Secretary Job Open With RC

The High Point chapter of the American Red Cross will appoint a Home Service Secretary in addition to existing staff. Applications available at the local Red Cross office. Miss Gertrude Richmond urged the post, noting rapid growth since Pearl Harbor. May 1942 had 87 cases. November 263. Requirements include college grad or social work training or two years in case work, home service course, administrative potential, and strong volunteer management skills. WRB explains plan in Raleigh with officials detailing the new controlled materials plan. Charlotte held a similar meeting yesterday.

High Point American Red Cross Home Service Red Cross Gertrude Richmond North Carolina Red Cross Board Pearl Harbor WRB Raleigh War Production Board Charlote

Prayer Service at Mrs Cashwell's Home Friday Evening

Friday evening prayer service led by Vance Hill and group will be held at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs Cashwell 519 South Hamilton Street.

Vance Hill and Group

Former Soldier Ils Freed From Gas Chamber

Lonnie Melton Todd, 28, a former soldier from Nichols South Carolina, on Central Prison death row for six months, was freed by a State Supreme Court judgment. E. C. Bonner 19 and Junior Fowler 18 received new trials for the murder of Ira L. Godwin a filing station operator in Columbus county.

Raleigh Lonnie Melton Todd Nichols S. C Central Prison State Supreme Court E. C. Bonner DeKalb Texas Junior Fowler Ira L. Godwin Columbus County

Loftin P Montgomery Promoted to Corporal

Pvt Loftin P Montgomery of Jamestown North Carolina was among 31 enlisted men promoted at the Detachment Medical Department Station Hospital Fort Jackson South Carolina authorities announced. Montgomery was promoted to corporal.

Fort Jackson S. C Dee Loftin P. Montgomery Jamestown N.C Loftin

State offers confession in Todd case challenged

The state argued in Todd that the defendant's statement does not provide substantial evidence of guilt and tends to exculpate him. New trials were granted for the jolhers due to the trial judge's failure to grant motions for separate trials.

Todd Jolhers

Baptist Groups Observe Prayer Season Tonight

The Missionary organizations of all Baptist Churches in the city meet at 7:30 at First Baptist Church to begin the season of prayer for foreign missions. Mrs J Clyde Turner of Greensboro, former state president of the Woman's Missionary Union, will lead with remarks on William Cary, the first foreign missionary, a highlight of the month's Baptist denominations meetings.

First Baptist Church J. Clyde Turner Greensboro Woman’s Missionary Union State Mission Study William Cary

Liquor Stores Ordered to Close Early in Raleigh Area

Raleigh reports the state alcoholic beverage control board ordered all county liquor stores to close daily at 7 PM as part of a move to reduce liquor sales. Plans to ration liquor are under consideration by the board.

Raleigh State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Open Session Invites Missionary Union Members

H A Knight city wide president invites all members of the Woman's Missionary Union societies, the Young Women's and Girls Auxiliary and Royal Ambassador chapters. Ministers of the city and others interested are also invited as this will be an open session.

H. A. Knight Woman’s Missionary Union Woman’s Missionary Societies Young Women’s and Girl's Auxiliarie Royal Ambassador Chapters

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