Red Cross Sets $180 Million War Fund Goal
Washington December 13 The American Red Cross will peak in 1945 with a minimum War Fund goal of 180 million dollars for the year starting March 1 1945 Basil O Connor announced the goal after a Central Committee review Colby M Chester chairman of General Foods will lead the 1945 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
Basil O'Connor
Red Cross
Central Committee
United States
O'Connor
Colby M Chester
General Foods Corration
Notice of Trustee Removal in Guilford County Court
In the Superior Court Guilford County North Carolina a special proceeding seeks resignation of A S Parker as trustee for Thomas S Dalton and appointment of a substituted trustee. Defendants Mrs BR B Crane and Thomas S Dalton Jr must appear and answer by December 26 1944 or within 10 days thereafter. J P Shore Clerk of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
A. &. Parker
Thomas
Dalton
R. F. Dalton
BR. B. Crane
Patton, Jr
Carter Dalton
T. Ingram, Jr
John H. Lumpkin
Frank Dalton
Dalton, Jr
Ration Stamp Validity Details Across Goods
Ration notes list indefinite validity for several blue and red stamp books covering processed foods meats fats and home canning. Gasoline and fuel oil coupons show limited windows through December and the heating season with additional new period coupons valid through the next heating year.
Seven Families Added To List For Empty Stocking Fund
The Empty Stocking Fund committee adds seven families in need including four children in one family where the father is serving a five year state penitentiary term. Another mother with four children was deserted by the father, and two small illegitimate children are in a boarding home awaiting support. Additional cases involve separated parents and inadequate support, plus a 13 year old girl seeking clothing for siblings. Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund are requested to start buying gifts, with funds reported but short of needs. The Andrew Jackson Post No 87 and Legion Auxiliary held a fundraiser box supper, proceeds benefiting the fund, contributing to a total near $492.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Enterprise
Andrew Jackson Post No. 87
The
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Cpl Mullis Wounded on Saipan in Pacific Action
Marine Corporal James Brooks Mullis of High Point North Carolina was wounded by shrapnel during an artillery barrage on Saipan. He is recovering at a naval hospital in California after being evacuated from the invasion area. Mullis previously earned the Purple Heart on Guadalcanal and served at Tarawa. He enlisted in September 1942 and is the son of James C. Mullis with a wife Mary residing in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Hospital
San Leandro
Calif
James Brooks Mullis
Prospect Street
High Point
N. C
Saipan
Leatherneck
Mullis
LST
Guadalcanal
States
North Carolina Marine
Tarawa
Marine Infantry
Hawaii
Newence
James C. Mullis
Monroe
Mary
Union High School
Hillcrest
What Was It A Rainbow Cloud Over High Point
Hundreds of High Point residents puzzled by a strange sky. Onlookers described a long cloud forming a rainbow across the dome from horizon to horizon. Theories ranged from jet exhaust to Santa’s snow road and natural cumulus clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Santa Claus
Bond Buyers To Attend Free Movie Day Tomorrow
Free Movie Day runs at Center dhurst Paramount and Rialto theaters for bond purchasers. Tickets given by bond agencies with EF F or G bonds of 25 50 100 or 1000. Hugh Smart urges buyers to attend today or tomorrow. tax at box office. Movies listed include Maisie Goes to Reno Storm Over Lisbon Two Girls and a Sailor I Love a Soldier. War loan drive nears quota. E bond sales lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Dhurst
Paramount
Rialto Theater
Hugh Smart
Center Theater
Maisie
Reno
Featurin Southern
Paulette Goddard
Sonny Tufts
Rialto
Rothrock matriarch dies at home near Madison
Mrs. A Leu Johnson Rothrock 77, widow of J F Rothrock and mother of Horace G Rothrock, died at her Rt 2 Walnut Cove home Tuesday at 1 30 p m after extended illness. Surviving are three sons, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild. Funeral at Bethesda church Stokes County Thursday at 2 30 p m with burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Leu Johnson Rothrock
Horace G. Rothrock
Madison
J. F. Rothrock
Stokes County
Rt. 2
Walnut Cove
James Stacy Rot
Emory Rothrock
Greensthen Poin Sooo Mise Myrint
Yrtle Rothrock
Bethesda Church
65 000 Soldiers Shifted to Ground Forces in Major Reorganization
Lt. Gen. Ben Lear announced a sweeping reallocation of troops, moving 65 000 individual soldiers from air and service forces into ground units. The shift signals a broad change in mission as units are reassigned from necessary duties to new frontline fighting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ben Lear
United States
Two Held For Firearms Robbery Here
Police detectives charged Robert Coffer of 455 South Main Street and Gray Shackleford of High Point Route 3 with robbery with firearms in a Mond ay night holdup of Adolph Herman a clothing store on East Washington Street. Herman identified both men and Shackleford drew a pistol before escaping. Coffer was arrested last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Coffer
South Main Street
Gray Shackleford
High Point Rt. 3
Adolph Herman
Herman
Main Street
Shackleford
Bill Hartley
Edgar Hartley
Peae
Coffer
Herman This
Morieng Ng
Davis Leads Discussion At Hi Pie Meeting
Gary Davis of WMFR led a discussion on cure rent events during the High Point Club meeting at the Princess last night. The visit of the star to member Clyde Williams's home was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Davis
WMFR
The
Stary
Clyde Williams
Card of Thanks for J. F. Morton
A note of gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of J. F. Morton. Signed by Mrs. J and family, with thanks for the floral tokens and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Morton
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. B. Farrison
A. C. Farrington
1610
Long Street
Germany
Farrington
Army Air Force
Pearl Harbor
Pease
Pennorleanse
Staten B& O Meter
Hotel M‘alpin
Broadway
34Th Street
New York
Knott
John J. Woelfle
Rac
Vic Ceieusn
Neal Carither
Es Max Friedman
Junior Service League
Linda Rankin Teen
W. Paae
J. Harold McKee
Betty Faye Hedgecock
Ie Tate
C. F
John R. Peacock
Stanley Davis
J. B
S&s
Watts Baking
Betsy
Martha
Casey Line
Chester V. Yates
Italy
Annie Davis Yates
Yates
Thomas Car Works
Cpl. Mullis
J. B. Mullis
Horace Rothrock
Ida B. Michael
Venable Street
War Department
Robert L. Michael
France
Patton
Third Army
Michael
Hillcrest Throwing Co
Davis
N. Main St
Coca-Cola
Oty
Coca-Cola Com
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
Eas
Washington Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!