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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1943
Page
8
Science News reports two quick tests to detect infection in wounds. A chemical ferment reveals impending infection and a test detects gangrene heralds. Developed by D. H. J. Rogers and B. W. Williams, the methods require little equipment for military use.
The third annual Candlelight Christmas service will be held at the First Baptist Church Sunday night at 8 o'clock. The choir will be assisted by the Senior high school brass ensemble.
The Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands will send Bobby s wood and his popular orchestra to Greensboro tonight to entertain the officers and men of the Army Air Forces Basic Training Center No 10. The show includes a 25 minute coast to coast broadcast over 166 Blue Network stations spotlighting the center and its personnel.
The board declared dividends for the three months ended Oct 31 1943. Thirty cents per share on outstanding common stock payable Jan 10 1944. One dollar and eighty seven and a half cents per share on preferred stock due Jan 1944. Details include transfer figures and payment dates.
Four United States military aircraft arrived at Hihua hu a Mexico on December 11 to search for a fifth plane observed yesterday over the Sierra Madre mountains and presumed to have crashed.
A detailed radio timetable lists programs and corrections for Eastern War Time. The schedule includes The Baxters, Horace Heidt, London reports, Dance Music Hours, Army Navy House Party, News from Washington, Cesar Sgerchinger, The Three Suns, Arthur Hale, Abies Irish Rose, Truth or Consequence, Inner Sanctum, National Barn Dance, Grand Old Opry, and Barry Wood Orchestra with John Gunther commentary.
The column explains barracks and brigade, tracing origins in Latin and Italian terms. It notes how barracks house soldiers, daily routines, and camaraderie, and describes brigade structure in 1917 with infantry and artillery regiments. The piece also covers Dr. Erick Florman a Sweden native and High Point chiropractor who died in a local hospital.
The USO club at the YMCA gym hosts an informal dance for service members at 8 15 p m with music by a band from Greensboro Basic Training Center No 10 and intermission entertainment. An informal party and musical program follow for non-dancers. Tomorrow the YWCA clubs offer a weekly buffet supper at Adams Memorial building inviting area service men.
G D Windham, manager of a local department store, said a thief took nearly all items from his car, including the car itself, gas ration books and personal articles, during a three minute absence behind a mall street store. No arrests reported early this afternoon.
Police and plainclothesmen plus Juvenile Court Commissioner J. J. Ellington search High Point for two 15 year old white youths suspected in at least four break-ins. They were on probation after admitting thefts of money and supplies and last night targeted Ted's Wine Shop. Items taken included money wine cigars cigarettes and a photostat of a $19 check. Ham and other goods were found at the lumber yard on Mangum Avenue where the youths were seen spending last night.
Police reported two minor car incidents late yesterday. James H rum 33 left the Ward street turn, colliding with Har ae Liga 18 route four. both cars had slight damage. Mary Proctor 22 North Main hit a Pet Products truck driven by Thomas W Bratherton 43. Proctor car about 100 dollars damage, truck about 20 dollars.
Mrs. Mary E Thompson 81, of near Denton, died early Friday after brief illness. Survivors include husband J L Thompson two sons B C Thompson and A H Thompson one sister Mrs Madison Hammond two brothers N H Thompson and A P Thompson four half siblings and four half sisters. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm Silam Methodist church with Rev E M Hoyle officiating. Interment in church cemetery.
The funeral service for Jimmy Marvin Marley, son of Marvin A. Marley and Mary Etta Styles Marley, who died in a High Point hospital, was conducted at Floral Garden cemetery Friday morning at 10 30. Rev. H Miller of Hilliard Memorial Baptist church led the service.
Funeral services for Dr Eric Florman the well known chiropractor will be held Sunday at 2 30 from Yows Funeral Home with Dr F L Conrad pastor of Emanuel Lutheran church officiating Interment will follow in Forrest Lawn cemetery Greensboro He was born in Sweden and had lived in the United States for many years He fought in the Spanish American War and belonged to the United Spanish War Veterans at large He resided with Mr and Mrs W W Preddy 327 Woodrow avenue Surviving is a brother Olof Florman of Helsingland Sweden
Cadet Robert Van Royals, stationed with the MENCAND Women in Service Cadets, is home on a seven day furlough to visit his wife Mildred Cagle and his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Royals of Trinity. He entered service over a year ago, trained at Camp White Oregon, and later attended Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater. He plans to return to Oklahoma early next week.
Lieutenant Edward H. Ohare, Medal of Honor ace, is missing after a night air attack against Tarawa. His shipmate Lieutenant John L. Phillips radioed frantic calls for Butch and Phil as planes searched 2,000 square miles for Ohare. Admiral Brade says Butch helped avert a torpedo strike and recommends a second Medal of Honor.
Grace Lutheran Church at High Point North Carolina is awarded an Army certificate recognizing the patriotic sacrifice of Roswell E Mennen to serve as a chaplain in the armed forces The certificate 16 by 12 inches is engraved and suitable for framing The certificate is signed by Brigadier General W R Arnold Chief of Chaplains and will be mailed to the church.
Miss Mariam Frazier aged 88 died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home in Randleman route one after a two week illness. She was born in Randleman county on September 25, 1855, daughter of Solomon and Hannah Blair Frazier and a member of Springfield Friends church. Surviving are four nieces Louella Knight Mamie Anderson and Mrs John B Burton of High Point and Mrs J W Clodfelter of Thomasville. Funeral from Ebenezer Methodist church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Revs Harold Hadley and Virgil Pike. Interment in Ebenezer cemetery. Body returned to home this afternoon at 4.
NUMA F REID LODGE 4 F and M No 344 announces a regular communication on Monday December 13 at 8:00 PM. Election of officers will be held. Members urged to attend and visiting brethren invited. G D Davidson Master E T Gregory Secretary.
In Siler City municipal court Monday a preliminary hearing is set for two men charged with larceny of an automobile and Dr Walkup K McCain’s instruments. Pencer Carpenter of Thomasville and another suspect will be arraigned. instruments valued at $500 were found in the car. Carpenter eligible for 3000 bond. Jones held for North Carolina prison authorities with ten years remaining on prior larceny sentence.
A Canadian distiller official says United States and Canadian plants may produce small quantities of whisky to meet wartime demand for industrial alcohol. Wheat shortages hinder beverage output in both countries, with Canada noting very limited supply. Senator Van Nuys cites a rotating schedule proposal for five days monthly production in the U S.
The December term of High Point criminal court adjourned with only one defendant convicted. Hubert Scarboro of Sanford was found guilty of abandonment and non support in a private prosecution. Ross Younce was tried for vagrancy and violation of the work or fight limitation and was found not guilty.
Police report Julia Carpenter age 21 and John Boyd age 21 were held at 614 Lowbrok Street on fornication and adultery charges. Boyd posted a $100 bond. Carpenter received a citation. Both listed Willowbrook addresses for residence.
Governor accepts D. B. McCrary of Asheboro as acting chairman of the State Highway and Public Works Commission and recommends Charles Ross succeed him as general counsel. McCrary resigns to allow a full-time chairman for postwar plans while remaining a member. Ross will receive full salary as chairman with potential special counsel as needed.
Mrs Minnie Johnson, 63, died at her home one mile east of Ramseur Friday afternoon from a heart attack. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. Surviving are her husband, three daughters Mrs C D Slack of High Point Mrs W H Fain of Ramseur and Mrs Lee Burnette of Graham a son Elbert Johnson of Newport News Virginia two half sisters Mrs Etta Gray of Asheboro and Mrs Elizabeth Aikens of Greensboro a brother George W Bowden Ramseur route 1 and nine grandchildren.
William Lawrence Meacham 44 died at his East Spencer home Thursday. Funeral at Christ Lutheran Church Spencer Sunday at 4 p.m. viewing prior. Survived by widow Gertha Gobble Meacham and six children Helen Mae William Franklin Robert Marvin Frances Lou James Hoyle Ruth Elizabeth all at home. Parents W. M. Meacham Linwood route 1. Brothers J.W Linwood route 1 H. M Lexington Thomas Meacham overseas. Four sisters G L Barnes Lexington route 5 Dwight Wood Lexington route 3 E E Dawkins High Point Vann Koonts Spencer.
German military authorities in France report nine guerrillas executed at Burges for sabotaging railroads canal locks and Loire river area installations. French press releases indicate about 200 bandits and communists accused of sabotage were arrested between November 21 and December 6 with an additional 2 705 held for common law offenses.
Police said that the W. F. A tin Furniture Company reported buying an organ displayed in a window as identical to an organ allegedly stolen in Washington, D C. The firm provided a bill of sale from a reputable Philadelphia company, and investigators are examining the claim by S Giles of Thomasville that the instrument matches the stolen article.
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