Final Total In H P Chest Drive Exceeds Nation Average
Final totals in the United War Chest campaign show $123,155.22 raised. the goal was 07,200 and the amount exceeded it by about 16,000. Arthur F. Neve cites High Point as 15 percent over goal, placing the city in the upper third of reporting towns. He praises campaign leadership and broad prospect coverage reflecting strong civic cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Chest
Arthur F. Neve
High Point
Hanor
Point
Firecracker curbs urged for youths this season
Chief Friddle issued a request form urging youngsters to refrain from using firecrackers during the holiday period. The law bans firecrackers on public property and violations can lead to fines, though accidents occur on private property. He notes the danger and unnecessary burden on families with limited funds and busy schedules.
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Friddle
Friddie
Frid
High Point
Senior High to Present One-Act Christmas Play
The one act Christmas play At Inn to be presented by students at the Senior High School tomorrow at 9 o clock will open to the public free of charge. Dean Anna Mendenhall announced that patrons and other citizens may attend. ample seating will be available in the auditorium.
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Inn
Anna Mendenhall
High Point Gridders To Be Honored At Banquet Tonight
The 1943 High Point high school football team will be feted at 7 o'clock in the school cafeteria for their annual banquet. Captain Ralph Erickson and Cpl. Charlie Trippi, noted All-America alumnus, are named to speak. Hartley of the Y M C A will serve as toastmaster as the band performs and letters are awarded.
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High Point
Ralph Erickson
Cpl
Charlie Trippi
University of Georgia
BTC 10
Hartley
Youth Centers Seek Trained Supervisors For City Units
City Manager announces need for qualified supervisors to run youth centers opening after school. Posts may be full time, Civil Service positions, to coordinate volunteer helpers and chaperones. Applications now sought with planning and advisory roles noted.
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Braden
Pra
Robert Davis
White Recreation Center
Minnis Named President Of Monarchs Club
Herbert Minnis, district freight agent for the Southern Railroad, was elected president of the Monarch club here at a meeting yesterday at the Sheraton Hotel. He previously served as vice president with Dr. P. C. McLain as first vice president, Homer Barrett as second vice president, and Dr. E. P. Brenner as sergeant at arms. A special meeting is planned for early 1944 when the club will become the High Point Curative Club International.
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Herbert Minnis
The
Southern Railroad
Monarch Club
Sheraton Hotel
Minnis
P. C. McLain
Homer Barrett
E. P. Brenner
High Point Curative Club
Christmas Stocking Fund tops 1201 dollars in donations
Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund surge to 1201.50 with gifts from individuals and groups. A grandfather asks for fruit and small gifts for his grandson while the army father is away and the mother is deceased. Several hundred families rely on the fund for Christmas relief as listings note supporters and new transfers including Rex Willard and Dorothy Ring in military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegreery
R. M. Bloom
Teasa Bloom
Beverly Bloom
Rae Iris Rae Bloom
A. M. Jr
Andrew Jackson American Legion Auxiliary
Sac Dissee
Ice
Lewis & Holmes Motor Freight Corp
J. E. Millis
Helen
Jim Millis
A. A. Allred
Harold C. Bennett, Jr
T V Rochelle Reelected Head of SFEB
T V Rochelle was reelected president of the Southern Furniture Exposition Building at the annual stockholders meeting. A 3 percent dividend was declared. Off icers reelected included Doak Finch first vice president R B Terry second vice president and Paul W Casey secretary treasurer. New governors named R M Simmons W T Powell Neilson and W M Bassett. Returning governors listed J E Broyhill Paul Casey Doak Finch Horace Hayworth D A Kirkman C F Lambeth J S Lynch J E Marsh F H Murray R R Ragan T V Rochelle J Raymond Smith S H Tomlinson J S White R B Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Rochelle
Southern Furniture Exposition
Doak Finch
Thomasville
R. B. Terry
High Point
Paul W. Casey
R. M. Simmons
Martinsville, Va
W. T. Powell
Myrtle Desk Company
Neil Son
Drexel Furniture Company
Drexel
W. M. Bassett
Bassett, Va
J. E. Broyhill
Paul Casey
H. A Foscue
Horace Hayworth
D. A. Kirkman
C. F
Caudell serves with 59th Armored F A Bn at Lowry Field
Sgt. Spencer Ross Caudell, son of 5S. C. Caudell of 207 Rowland Park Avenue, is stationed at Lowry Field Colorado with the 59th Armored Field Artillery Battalion.
Mitchell at Lowry in Army Air Force Training Command
Pvt. James A. Mitchell son of Mrs. H L Mitchell of 800 Carrick avenue is at Lowry Field Colorado with the army air force technical training command.
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Mitchell
Lowry
James A. Mitchell
H.L. Mitchell
Carrick Avenue
Lowry Field
Colo
Army Air Force Technical Training Command
Sergeant Culler Visits Home From Fort Leonard Wood
Sgt. and Mrs. Arnold W. Culler arrive home to visit relatives and friends. He serves in the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Mrs Culler has been living in Missouri for three months and plans to return with him in about ten days.
Williams Promoted in Air Force at Bainbridge Georgia
Thurman L. Williams son of Mr and Mrs T A Williams 309 Richardson avenue promoted from corporal to sergeant today. He joined the air force September 25 1942 and now serves as a fire clerk at the basic pilot school Bainbridge Georgia.
Kearns Family Update From Colorado Military Post
Pvt. Malcolm Kearns son of Mr and Mrs L W Kearns 613 Willowbrook street is stationed at Lowry Field Colorado. His wife Blanche G Kearns resides at 412 Fourth street.
Local publisher now a Fort Bragg instructor
Hammet A. Cecil Jr formerly of the city and publisher of The Thomasville Times served with the Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg with a special training unit as an instructor.
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Hammet A. Cecil, Jr
Thomasville
Tristo
Ees
Army
Fort Bragg
Hunt On Leave Visits Family During Furlo
William R. Hunt seaman first class is on a 15 day furlo visiting his wife at 1705 Johnson street and his mother at 731 Kimrey street. He has served in the African theater for nine months.
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Hunt
William R. Hunt
Johnson Street
Addie Hunt
Kimrey Street
Rotary hears USO progress from Miss Virginia Frank
Miss Virginia Frank executive director of the USO outlines national support with buildings personnel and funds for towns near army camps. She notes High Point lacks a campus but receives financial aid from the national USO while local volunteers earn high praise. Edgar Hartley led the program.
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USO
Rotary Club Today
Virginia Frank
Miss Franck
National
High Point
Edgar Hartley
Stores Observe Christmas Holidays On Dec 25 And 27
Grocery stores clothing shops and finance firms will close Saturday December 25 and Monday December 27 for Christmas. Department stores already announced they will observe both holidays.
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Merchants Association
Unusual Hen Egg Bears Clear V Mark At Home
Mrs. J. D. Walden of 724 South Main Street displayed a hen egg from her nest with a well developed V on one end. Some say the V resembles the victory sign, others suggest it may symbolize “vamoose” meaning to disappear.
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J. D. Walden
South Main Street
Mrs Frisch’s Chicago Dry Goods Store Left Unlocked
Mrs Gertrude Frisch found her Chicago dry goods store unlocked after a daytime visit. Neighbors who noticed the door open had kept a voluntary guard over the shop all day to deter theft.
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Chicago
Gertrude Frisch
Galileo’s 1632 claim on Earth’s solar orbit
The article notes Galileo’s 1632 demonstration that Earth orbits the sun. It also states the Pacific Ocean’s mean depth exceeds that of the Atlantic, highlighting oceanic depth contrasts.
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Galileo
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Captain Miller Leads Miami Training Wing in 1943
Special to The Enterprise reports Captain John E F Miller now heads the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command in Miami Beach. Born 1912 in Charlotte, N C, his career began in the Coast Artillery and includes Ferry Command service in 1942. He survived a severe July 8 1942 accident and has risen through ranks to captain, with noted leadership and fairness.
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Miami Beach
Fla
John EF. Miller
Army Air Forces Techncal Training Command
Ferry Command
Coun Altica
Miller
Florida
Charlotte
N.C
High Point
National Guard
United States Army
Capt. Miller
Coast Artillery
Army Air Forces Ferrying Command
Washington
D.C
Mary
Dallas
Texas
United States
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Headquarters
915Th
Robert P. Glassburn
92Nd
City Hall to Close for Extended Christmas Holiday
City offices will shut from noon Friday to Monday morning for Christmas with emergency services exempt. Rationing and draft boards close only Saturday December 25, as draft board observes the holiday. County offices including tax and welfare close from noon Thursday to Monday.
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Tax Office
Welfare Department
Man in Jail Here Tries to Take Own Life
Police report that Jack Underwood attempted suicide at the city jail by tearing bedding into strips and tying them around his neck. Bedding was removed and an officer remained to monitor the inmate, who was arrested earlier for disorderly conduct and held on a $50 bond.
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Jack Underwood
Underwood
High Point
Moose Hall Gala Dance Supports Empty Stocking Fund
Plans are complete for a Moose Hall gala dance tomorrow night to benefit the Empty Stocking Fund. The semi formal event runs from nine to one with a popular orchestra, inviting the public to attend as schools take Christmas vacation.
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Moose Hall
Moose
Divorce suit filed by Carl Steppe in High Point court
Carl Steppe filed a divorce suit with the High Point municipal court clerk against Verla Steppe. The complaint cites two years of separation as the grounds for the action.
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Carl Steppe
High Point Municipal Court
Verla Steppe
Officer Unafraid of Tough Job Inspires Community Aid
A local officer expresses willingness to assist despite challenging duties. Neighbors report organized effort to support law enforcement, offering resources and volunteers to bolster community safety initiatives.
Kerosene Shortage Reported Here As Stocks Fall
A kerosene shortage was reported with six distributors surveyed. Three had no kerosene and the other three had limited amounts. No additional stocks were expected before Sunday amid cold, rising demand. The petroleum administration for war had not released this week's quota. one dealer warned no kerosene would reach the pipeline terminal at Friendship before Monday. Distributors anticipated Sunday deliveries but timed quantities were unknown.
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Petroleum Administration For War
Harold S. Ickes
Cd Ak
Friendship
Help Wanted To Rebuild Father Family Before Christmas
Welfare department appeals to High Point residents for donations to support a father seeking to reunite with his four children. Two girls aged four and twelve and two boys aged six and nine need furniture and clothing as the family prepares to move into a small house arranged by welfare. Donations can be called in at 3446 for collection arrangements.
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High Point
Mrs S Lou Ring Dies After Hospital Stay At High Point
Mrs S Lou Ring 84 of High Point Route One widow of Levi Ring died at a local hospital after a month as a patient. Born January 11 1858 in High Point she lived with J Elmer Welborn since 1915. She leaves a half sister Carrie Norwood and several nieces. Funeral from Welborn home Friday at 10:30 with burial at Saint's Delight cemetery. Body to Welborn home this afternoon. Family requests no flowers.
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S. Lou Ring
High Point
Levi Ring
Ring
Levi
Jane Raper Horney
First Presbyterian Church
J. Elmer Welborn
Carrie Norwood
Mr. Welborn
Saint's Delight
R. J. Harris Dies Suddenly Here Today
Robert I. Harris a 224 Shirley avenue textile maker died of a heart attack at a local hospital just before 10 this morning after being found last night. Born April 27 1893 in Edenton he lived in High Point 29 years. He leaves wife Evelyn Shipp Harris two sons Cpl and Richard Harris of the home, a daughter Mrs Jack Greene of High Point, a brother Byron Harris of Berryville Virginia three sisters Miss Ruth Harris Mrs B A Chappell and Mrs A F Foster. Funeral plans pending relatives’ arrival.
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Robert I. Harris
Shirley Avenue
Edenton
George
Jennie Harris
H Point
Evelyn Shipp
High Point
iShe Pntigy Ayr Lgoman
Cpl
Fort Bragg
Richard Harris
Jack Greene
Byron Harris
Berryville
Ruth Harris
Norfolk, Va
B.A. Chappell
Roanoke
A.F. Foster
Washington, D.C
Turner Widow Receives $6000 Settlement in Guilford Case
Mrs. Eliza beth Turner received six thousand dollars in Greensboro for the death of her husband W. B. Turner shot at a party last Easter Monday by R. L. Honbarrier. Honbarrier was acquitted of murder in July by Guilford County Superior court. The Turner widow settled the $30,000 civil suit in High Point division pending trial.
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Greensboro
Elizabeth Turner
W. B. Turner
R. L. Honbarrier
Honbarrier
Guilford County
High Point
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Wagger's
Elwood Hotel Corner
WAC
J. P. Jones
Deep River
Dorothy Ring
Women's Army Corps
Daytona Beach
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
SFEB
J. W. Montgomery
Lebanon
W. C. Idol
W. R. McCain
W. F. Tice
D. F. Foust
R. C. Sawyers
G. L. Johnson
R. H. Garland
Ed. Oehman
W. A. Copeland
Ed. Daniels
George Covington
Guiford Memorial Park Mausoleum
Gary Wayne Kirkman
B. T. Kirkman
Mitchell Grove Methodist Church
E. W. Jones
Henry Mitchell
Hugh Mitchell
Azer Kirkman
George Kirkman
Rotary
High Pointer
Miami
City Hall
R. J. Harris
Turner
W. R. Malpass Gro
E. Commerce St
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