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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
3
Labor officials argue Congress should raise pay to attract capable lawmakers and prevent a rich club. They cite the 10 000 annual salary and rising living costs since 1925, noting benefits include office staff allowances and the need to campaign every two years. Candy: none.
Everett A. Hoffman arrives in High Point to lead the Social Security Act office succeeding Mrs. Clara T. Craver who moves to another post. He comes from Ocky Mount after six months as acting manager and previously ran Pulaski Virginia’s I Security Board branch. His government service since 1930 includes Washington D C and studies at Southeastern University. He will administer Old Age Survivors Insurance for Randolph Davidson counties and surrounding city area.
Winnie E. Nichols, 35, held in Thomasville jail on a bicycle theft charge tied to a July 11 loss. The bicycle belonged to Wayne Miller Freeman, a local drug store worker. Nichols fled town after the theft and was arrested in Greensboro by state officers.
Three permits issued today by the city building official authorize work at three properties. Peerless Plywood will reroof its building at 801 South Hamilton Street for 1600 dollars. Marlowe Van Loan will reroof its building at 1511 7th Street for 800 dollars. J W Kennedy will add a fire to his residence at 1308 Radshaw Street for 40 dollars.
The funeral service for Robert L. Binkley, longtime resident of 104 Moore Street, will be conducted at West End Methodist Church Friday at 3 PM. The body lies in state from 1 PM to 3 PM, with interment in the City Cemetery following services.
Washington Camp No. 30 of the Royal Order of Sons of America will meet tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the lodge for officer elections and full attendance. Present officers include J. A. Sloop president A H Yarborough T R Bean master of forms G K Blake recording secretary and others with trustees A H Craver J A Sloop E M Blakely.
The Family Service Bureau asked the committee to include two more colored families among fund recipients. One widow with five children, husband killed nine months ago, relies on government aid for underage children. A second colored family has a mother supporting six children while the father is elderly and unable to work. A white case adds a mother with seven at home and a son in service, with the father in a state hospital. New donations totaling 492.25 plus smaller amounts are listed from various supporters.
L. A. Stewart and Son filed an answer in the municipal clerk’s office denying all allegations in Kirkman Neal Shoe Store’s November complaint seeking 5060 dollars. The suit claims the Stewarts repairing the building caused stock and equipment damage during work. Christmas Seals urged to aid wartime welfare.
Two master sergeants from a CRD in Greensboro take night shifts at the local mall Express office to help with worker shortages and earn extra money for their families during Christmas. Other soldiers are assisting the Railway Express office in Greensboro.
Delayed report notes Marine First Lieutenant Robert L Williams, 22, wounded in Saipan and Taian fighting, receives the Heart award. He is the son of Esther Williams of Biscoe, in the Pacific theater.
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