Phillips urges quick bond purchases in Sixth War Loan drive
Earl N. Phillips, chairman, warns of complacency as the Sixth War Loan drive nears its December 15 closing. He stresses all-out effort to meet High Point's quota, noting E bonds lag behind while recent sales totals and out of town allocations are reported, including Hemphill and Mengel contributions and a $10,000 local buy by Carolina Coach Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl N. Phil
High Point
Hight
Europe
Phillips
Hemphill Company
Mengel Company
Carolina Coach Company
Bailey Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Europe
W F Bailey formerly superintendent of parks and playfields and now with U S armed forces in Europe has been promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel. He served in North Africa and Italy and is believed transferred to another sector. He joined the army early in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F
Bill) Bailey
U. S
Europe
Iley
North Africa
Italy
Presnall Robbery Case Goes to Jury in Superior Court
In High Point the jury remained undecided after a day of testimony in the Carlos Presnall firearms robbery trial. Defense depositions from Cleveland indicate possible alibi distances, while the state questioned one witness reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presnall
Superior Court
Carlos Presnall
High Point
J. M. Shore
Oil Company
Sepeaniies
Hoyle Sink
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Roosevelt Churchill Stalin to hold new conference
A foreign office commentator said arrangements are being made for a Roosevelt Churchill Stalin conference. He stated there are no plans for a meeting of the three foreign ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Office
Navy flyer recounts Leyte battle and home leave
Lt. J. Keith Harrison of the U S Navy returns to his parents on Wiltshire Boulevard after serving as fighter director. He recalls the Leyte gulf engagement and a two hour and twenty minute surface battle near the San Bernardino straits. He earned three campaign stars including Tarawa Palau and Leyte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Keith Harrison
U S. Navy
A. R. Harrison
Wiltshire Boulevard
Leyte
Harrison
Japan
Singapore
Formosa
Gulf of Leyte
Kincaid
San Bernardino Straits
Wena
Leyteria
MacArthur
Admiral Halsey
Tarawa
Gilbert Islands
Palau
Wake Island
Navy
Greek Clothes Collection To End Dec 15
The Greek Clothes collection will end December 15. Mrs Charles Drakalakos announced the appeal for donations of clothing for Greece and urged drop offs at Greek restaurants, the H P T and D railroad workroom, or through laundrymen. The effort notes 44 boxes shipped and 20 more ready, plus 200 dozen pairs of new hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Charles Drakalakos
Red Cross
Bus Line Seeks Airport Route Change
Suburban Bus Lines, Inc. petitions to alter its city route to serve the High Point Greensboro airport. The proposal would extend from West Lexington avenue into the northwest part of the city, replacing the current return via North Main street. Utilities committee hears the change today and will report to the city council Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Bus Lines, Inc
High Point-Greensboro
North Main Street
Lexington Avenue
Local Police Receive New Uniforms and Gear
Local police today received new uniforms belts and accessory equipment. The items will be issued to the officers as soon as possible and are similar to the gear worn at present.
Sgt Ellington Resigns From Local Police Force
Kenneth Ellington, on the force since 1931, resigns effective December 15 to enter private business. A native of Reidsville and former New York City officer, he is a known city figure and Mason. Chief Lowdermilk expresses regret and a successor will be named in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ellington
John Lowdermilk
Ellington
Jos
New York City
Reidsville
Lowdermilk
Colonial Drive school plans December program play
The Colonial Drive school elementary association hosts a Thursday 7:30 evening program at the school. Dr J Whitmore pastor of the Presbyterian church will speak as guest. The third grades perform a play and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Colonial Drive
J. Whitmore
Presbyterian Church
Buy Christmas Seals and Prevent Wartime Rise in TB
A wartime appeal urges readers to purchase Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis control. The campaign highlights that proceeds support vaccines, patient care, and public health programs as communities face shortages and demand vigilance against TB spread.
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Oonce
Sue Cy Ambulance
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward Street
W. F. Bailey
Johns-Manville
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Wachovia Bank BuIlDing
Nash
Nash Jewelry & Loan CO
North Main
Link
Frank Royals
Not Iity
Ernestier
H. Hoyle Sink
Sink
Royals
D. C. Kennedy
Neal Baker
Troy Hodges
Dean Lee
McKinley M. Overby
Monroe Welch
Overby
J. E. Warner
Smith Street
J. P. Stiles
Capias
Ed T. Harrison
Armed Service
Moore General Hospital
Swannanoa
South Pacific
Asheville
Ella Page
Albert
South Main St
Agency
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Chilaren
Poindexter
Gov
L. M. DeLegal
Sect
Robert J. Henning
Credit Clothing CO
East Commerce
Fraley Field
South Main Street
High Street
Snoop
West High §&T
Philippine Sea
B. F. Thomas
Sgt
Cgwens
Goret
Netil
Bae
Ford
Mercury
Lincoln
Ford Tractors
Washington St
Service Dept
P.T A
Araby's
S. Main
Aee
Eee
Gastner
Akes
Lacy Towne
Powermax
Sears
Oxford Cedar
N. Main ST
High Point, N
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