Seventeen Accepted For Service From Four
Seventeen registrants of draft board number four who went to Croft South Carolina on November 18 for physical examinations were reported as accepted for service with the U S army. They will report to board four office December 10 at 9 30 a m and depart for the Fort Jackson center in South Carolina. Names include Roy D Fowler Jr Zeb O Dorsett George C Jones William C Gore Ulysses J Rogers Jr Carl L Davis George S Childress Clifford D Davis Robert J Oldham Sr Ervin L Whiteheart Ernest C Brewer John T Byrd Ray H Hood Ford Justice Roland L Franklin Ronald E Pierce Jr Winfredd D Brown.
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Draft Board
Croft
S. C
U. S. Army
Board Four
Post Office
Ion Center
Fort Jackson
8. C
Roy D. Fowler, Jr
Zeb O. Dorsett
George C. Jones
William C. Gore
Ulysses .J. Rogers, Jr
Carl L. Davis
George S. Childress
Clifford D. Davis
Robert J. Oldham, Sr
Ervin L. Whiteheart
Ernest C. Brewer
John T. Byrd
Ray H. Hood
Ford Justice
Roland L. Franklin
Ronald E. Pierce, Jr
Winfreddd. Brown
Reed
The
Marine Corps
Army
Navy
Union
Parris Island
William Arthur Metcalfe
Paul William Davis
James Clayton Edwards
Herbert Franklin Thornton
James Ferman Barbry
Union Bus Station
Julian H. Glenn
Joseph A. Johnson, Jr
George V. Elliott
Larry A. Burton
Ardenna Meredith, Jr
Jack K. Beeson
John D
Tops Rider Moses Edwards Challenged Crowded Buses
Moses Edwards a Chapel Hill 18 year old Negro presented a plan to High Point Municipal Court to fight crowded buses. He was arrested after being removed from a Carolina Coach Company bus for trespassing. He had boarded in Thomasville en route to Raleigh and received a 30 day sentence on the roads if not out of High Point by noon. He rode on top of the bus to address the crowding.
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Moses Edwards
Chapel Hill
High Point
Moses
Carolina Coach Company
Thomasville
Raleigh
WAVES Recruiter Laura Close Visits High Point
WAVES recruiter Laura Close arrives in High Point on December 6 to interview eligible young women for enlistment in the U S Navy women’s reserve. She will remain through December 11 at the Post Office Building with Chief Petty Officer George F Ball assisting on Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAVES
Laura Close
High Point
Women's Reserve
United States Navy
Miss Close
Hunter College
New York City
James P Chaney Dies In Winston After Operation
James P Chaney born January 28 1879 in Hamblen County Tennessee died in Winston Salem after an operation at 8 30 this morning The veteran of the Spanish American War Boxer Rebellion and Mexican Border conflict served in the Philippines He leaves a second wife Stella Dockery and a son Wallace Chaney now deceased Also surviving are stepchildren Nes Cash Mercer Fayetteville Frank Dockery High Point James Dockery in Italy two brothers Charles C and John E Chaney of Chattanooga and three sisters Mrs W W Dickerson High Point Mrs H G Kolterville Tennessee and Mrs Geo W O Leary Grand Blanc Michigan Funeral services will be held at Koonce Funeral Home with arrangements incomplete at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Chaney
Council Street
Winston-Salem
Koonce Funeral
China
Philippines
Alberta Lane
Birchwood
Tenn
Wallace Chaney
Stella Dockery
Nes
Cash Mercer
Fayetteville
Frank Dockery
High Point
James Dockery
U.S. Army
Italy
Charles C
John E.chaney
Chattanooga
W. W. Dickerson
H. G. Kolter
Girl appeals for help for bedridden father and brother
A High Point girl caring for her sick father and two brothers serving in the armed forces asks readers to donate to the Empty Stocking Fund. She pleads for help for her family as fund totals, volunteer efforts, and daily published contributions grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
Standard Urged for Time Between Arrest and Arraignment
Attorney General Francis Biddle urged a federal law setting a reasonable time for arraignment after arrest to replace the McNabb and Anderson decisions. He testified before a House subcommittee, arguing a flexible standard would aid cases with delays for suspects and accomplice forewarnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis Biddle
House
Biddle
Federal Bureau of Investigation
McNabb
Supreme Court
Anderson
Tennessee Valley Authority
Service Men and Women In Concert and Training News
Robert L. Scarborough of the U S Navy returned home on a sixteen day leave and remains in service twenty two months. George Mathews of 502 Sunset Drive joined Indiana University chorus in a memorial concert honoring 75 alumni and staff who died in the war. Pfc David G Neave son of Mr and Mrs Allen J Neave completed the radio operator mechanics course at the Army Air Forces Technical School in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leon Scarborough
U. S. Navy
C. L. Scarborough
Archdale
Mathews
George Mathews
Sunset Drive
Army
Indiana University
Pearson Called Before Tax Group On Vote Control Charge
Senate tax bill hearings in Washington feature Drew Pearson summoned by the finance committee to explain an accusation that a Chamber of Commerce attorney flexed influence over Senator George’s vote on taxes. Representative Johnson proposes a plan to raise individual and corporate taxes while preserving a savings mechanism to drain excess income and cushion postwar unemployment.
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Pearson
Washington
Senate
Drew Pearson
Finance Committee
United States Chamber of Commerce
George
D-Ga
Roosevelt
Rep. Johnson
D-Ill
Aaron
Johnson
Federal Treasury
Johnson earns aviation mechanic course at Amarillo
Pfc. Angus N. Johnson, husband of Margaret Johnson of Route Four, completed his course of studies as an aviation mechanic at Amarillo Army Air Field in Amarillo Texas.
Bumgarner Graduates From RAF Training at Keesler Field
Pfc Billy L Bumgarner graduates the RAF training command at Keesler Field Biloxi Miss He is the son of Mr and Mrs F A Bumgarner of 512 Hill street 165 day furlough Pvt Clarence B Causey home on 15 day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W C Causey 306 Centennial Causey has been in service since March 10 and is stationed at Fort Bliss
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Bumgarner
Billy L. Bumgarner
RAF Training Command
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Miss
F. A. Bumgarner
Hill Street
Clarence B. Causey
W. C. Causey
Causey
Fort Bliss
Texas
License Revoked for Drunk Driving in High Point Court
J. R. Pruitt, 41, of Route Four, was ordered by High Point Municipal Court to pay $10 and court costs on a drunk driving charge. His driver's license was revoked for 21 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pruitt
Route Four
High Point
Broncho line promises cough relief for 65 cents
Mann Drug Store proclaims Broncho-line will ease coughs with one dose and often a few more doses. refund offered if not satisfied. No dope or sugary fillers, claims no drug habit or stomach upset, and urges readers to bet 65 cents for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Store
Submarine Wahoo Lost in War Toll Tally
The Navy lists the U S submarine Wahoo as overdue and lost, the fifteenth sub sunk in the war, along with escort carrier Liscombe Bay. Commander Dudley Walker Morton led the Wahoo, famed for a 13-ship convoy strike in a past patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Navy
Liscombe Bay
Gilbert Islands
Dudley Walker Morton
Miami
Fla
Morton
Negress Sentenced Four Months For Vagrancy And Liquor
Mamie Wingo a 21 year old Negro was sentenced in High Point Municipal Court to four months in the county work house on prohibition and vagrancy charges. Officers found three quarters of a pint of mule in her bed as she claimed to use alcohol for an injured side. She described the man living with her as Uncle John Henry and said she had known him for many years. Gypsies are believed to have entered Europe early in the 15th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Wingo
High Point
Mamie
John Henry
Registrants Inducted Into Armed Services From Draft Board Five
Twenty five registrants of draft board five were inducted into the armed forces this morning. Marine Corps selections include five men sent to Parris Island for training. Army reports show thirteen to report for Fort Jackson reception center. Navy inductions tally seven men. Inductees and departure details are listed with names and scheduled muster times.
Local Youths Attend 25th Hi-Y Meet in Winston-Salem
The 25th annual Hi-Y conference opens at the YMCA building in Winston-Salem and runs through Sunday. High Point delegates include Jimmy Bulla, Broadus Leonard, Malcombe Sullivan, Bill Guyer, Donald Hooper, Tommy McGhee, Tony Teachey, Barry Morris, and others led by a senior high faculty member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Winston- Salem
High Point
Jimmy Bulla
Broadus Leonard
First
Methodist l
Malcombe Sullivan
Bill Guyer
Donald Hooper
Tommy McGhee
Tony Teachey
Barry Morris
Man and Miller Woman Face Morals Charges in Municipal Court
Sam Nelson, 24, and Freveere Miller, 19, were jailed after arrest when Nelson was granted a jury trial in municipal court. Nelson faces assault on his wife, two warrants for abandonment and non-support, and vagrancy, while Miller is charged with immoral vagrancy and immoral purposes. Miller received four months in county work camp. Nelson remains held on $900 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Nelson
English Street
Miller
Freveere
S. Wrenn Street
Nelson
Nepe Ag
Robert Bryant Dies After Brief Illness
Robert Bryant 84 of High Point route two died at home after a brief illness. He was a son of Kelly and Martha Richard Bryant. Survivors include brothers Madison and Andrew Bryant and sister Mrs Louella Loftin, all of Thomasville. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Mt Zion Holiness Church with Rev T R York officiating. Interment Heath family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Robert Bryant
High Point
Kelly
Martha Richard Bryant
Madison
Andrew Bryant
Louella Loftin
Henry Bryant
Mt. Zion Holiness Church
T. R. York
Heath Family
Dr Foster L K praised by Mrs Fesperman as best investment
Mrs J F Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina recounts relief from digestive distress with Dr Foster’s L K. She says the medicine improved appetite weight and strength after years of failure with other remedies. Heading Drug Stores offers the 1.25 size at 97 cents.
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DR. Foster
Mrs. Fesperman
J. F. Fesperman
Salisbury
N. C
Truck overturns scattering fish and oysters near Lexington
A seafood truck bound for Charlotte overturned at West Lexington Avenue junction with Highway 10A, scattering oysters and fish. Driver Dave Robinson, 31, of Dunn, posted a $25 bond on reckless driving. P W Elmore, 32, also of Dunn, held on drunkenness charges. The driver claimed Elmore grabbed the wheel causing the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Avenue
Charlotte
Dave Robinson
Dunn
P. W. Elmore
Elmore
Sprinkle Outlines Kiwanis Drive Keep America American
Prosecuting Attorney T. W. Sprinkle described a December 10 Kiwanis International drive to Keep America American for members of the local Kiwanis Club at the Sheraton Hotel. Lt. Col. Sam Strickland, ex city public works director now at the University of Virginia, spoke of Trinidad service. Harry Bell announced Ladies Night plans for December. Oscar Bundy won attendance prizes. visitors included C. C. Ao of Pittsburgh and Col. Strickland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Sprinkle
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Club
Sheraton Hotel
Sam Strickland
City Public Works Department
Trinidad
University of Virginia
Harry Bell
Ladies Night Gom
Oscar Bundy
C. C. Ao
Pittsburgh
Col. Strickland
Wrong Reports Made To Board Create Confusion
The board clarifies it handles unemployment cases and moral cleanup only, not policing. Citizens report issues to the labor mobilization board or police, with Bessie Tesh noting that men must work at least a minimum to support families and that certain whiskey selling cases should go to police or sheriff rather than the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Tesh
Tesh
Labor Mobilizat Board
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J. C. McCoy
Security Bank
Main and Taylor Sts
ICE Delivery
West Broad Street
Vl. L. Garner
City
Winston
Wood - Armfield Furniture CO
South Main
HAN Kkk
North Main ST
T. J. Hanley
Eastern Flying Training Command
Maxwell Field
Alabama
High Point College
Hanley
Milton Wayne
Jacob Fickle
Eastern Flying Technical Command
Sedgefield
J. E. Millis
Wayne
F. C. Peck
Vernon Johnson
J. W. France
Hate Seales
Ee v. United Statesupreme Court Advisory Committee
Scarborough
Barnesville
Wahoo
Negress
Europe
Hi-Y
J. JF. Fesperman
ELK Memorial
I. G. Greer
Mills
Elks Lodge
Broad Street
Lodge
Sprinkle
Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
Nat Walker
Cyes
Walgreen
Paint & Repair Now
Piger Rand
Parker - Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Crean Jewelers
S. Main
Thomasville Road
Lard
Hams
Fryers
Phra
Seward’s Market
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