Hal Roach Plans to Make Film Patrons Laugh Again
Hollywood reporter Hal Roach plans a new 45 minute comedy program aimed at boosting laughter after 31 years in the business. He cites slapstick as optional and intends to premiere a modern Laurel and Hardy style lineup with familiar partners. Projections include guest appearances and early postwar release aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Roach
Hollywood
America
Culver City
Army Air Forces
Roacha
Roach
Laurel and Hardy
Charlie Chase
Harold Lloyd
Buster
Armadillo Quadruplets Typically All Male or All Female
Armadillos often produce four offspring at once. The babies are usually all male or all female, presenting a rare uniform sex pattern in each litter.
Local Servicemen and Veterans Update
Left-Cpl Ray H Wood son of Hazel Wood of 903 Kum kum avenue serving with occupational forces in Germany overseas since March this year in the armed forces since November 18 1943 basic at Camp Barkley Texas Center William E Primm former sergeant discharged at Fort Bragg visiting family at 304 Oak street inducted August 1943 four months New Guinea served on Leyte fought at Zig Zag Pass Luzon injured in Zambales mountains on patrol northeast Manila when Japan surrendered wears infantry combat badge purple heart good conduct Asiatic-Pacific Philippine liberation and victory medals Right-Pfc Dale Warwick from Phoenix Arizona returned after 27 months in South Pacific wears American theater ribbon Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with one bronze service star and victory medal honorably discharged at Fort Bragg resides with wife Susie Norman in High Point Charles Hill Cecil motor machinist's mate third class from Rt 4 discharged after 21 months service Navy employed at Thomas car works plans to continue mechanical work Mary Doane Rankin Seaman First Class daughter of Mrs Mary H Edgedale drive Higher Point reported for active Navy duty September 7 1944 last duty at Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Navy Department Washington DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Ray H. Wood
Hazel Wood
Mankum Avenue
Germany
Camp Barkley
Texas
William E. Primm
Fort Bragg
Irving Clapp
Lilly Prim
Oak Street
Army
New Guinea
Leyte
149Th Infantry
Zig Zag Pass
Luzon
Zambales
Manila
Pfc
Dale Warwick
Phoenix
Ariz
South Pacific
Susie Norman
High Point
The Tale Of Dogs And Human Law And Weight
A reflective column discusses ancient views of dogs as moral actors and the practice of punishment in some regions. It then shifts to advice for owners on canine health, noting weight concerns, feeding, exercise, and the importance of veterinary dental care.
Sgt Draughn Discharged At Seymour Johnson Field
Sgt John David Draughn, son of Mrs Nettie S Draughn of Dennie Street High Point, was honorably discharged from the Army Air Forces at Seymour Johnson Field. He entered service June 6 1942 and holds the American Theater ribbon and World War II Victory Medal. His wife Mrs Sue L Draughn lives on Route 4 High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draughn
Seymour Johnson Field
John David Draughn
Nettie S. Draughn
Dennie St
High Point
Army Air Forces
Sue L. Draughn
Rt. 4
Waves Discharged From Navy Center
Cliffie Jac Wall Seaman First Class daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Jackson of 508 Washington Street Gadsden Alabama and wife of William S Wall 1126 Campbell Street High Point North Carolina has been discharged from the U S Naval personnel separation center Washington D C She reported for active duty November 30 1944 and was last on duty at Communications
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Rsonnel Separation Center
U. S.aval Barracks
Washington, D.C
Cliffie Jac Wall
J. E. Jackson
Washington Street
Gadsden
Ala
William S. Wall
Campbell Street
High Point
Navy l
Communications
Navy veteran among 1382 ships home via Magic Carpet
Robert Z. Hester MoMM 2-C of High Point North Carolina travels aboard the U S S Cowpens as part of the Magic Carpet voyage bringing 1382 High Point Navy veterans back to the United States from Pearl Harbor T H on route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
T. H
Robert Z. Hester
Momm 2-C
High Point
N. C
Hester
States
Navy man debarks at Guam from carrier transport
William W. Ti of Staley, torpedoman's mate third class, USN, lands on Guam aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard with more than 750 sailors for reassignment in the western Pacific to replace higher point men bound for home.
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Guam
Bon Homme Richard
William W. Ti
USN
Staley
Western Pacific
Higher Point
Army discharged veterans Barnes and Whitley feature
William A. Barnes son of Mr and Mrs E S Barnes 1103 East Green Street was honorably discharged December 6 at Camp Gruber Okla as a staff sergeant after 32 months in the tank destroyer force including time with the 20th tank destroyer group. He earned three battle stars Ardennes Rhineland Central Europe. Lt Sam Delee Whitley of 500 English Street High Point NC was released to inactive duty after three years aboard landing craft serving in the Marshalls Marianas and Western Carolines earning American theater Asiatic Pacific navy unit commendation and victory ribbons.
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United States Army
Ardennes
Rhineland
Central Europe
Whitley
Charleston
S. Co
Sam Delee Whitley
English Street
High Point
N. C
Naval Separation Center
Marshalls Islands
Marianas
Carolines Islands
Funeral Rites For Mrs Ellen M Ferguson Held
Funeral services for Mrs Ellen M Ferguson 62 wife of W G Ferguson were held at her home 603 Gordon street and at Friendship Baptist church near East Bend. Sgt Major Frank Byerly and Adj C R Collins of the Salvation Army conducted the services with musical support from Salvation Army members and two pianists. Pallbearers included Walter Whitt Charles Dunigan E W Watson Robert Ball Harvey Fisher and C T Meyerhaeffer. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
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Was. W. G. Ferguson
Ellen M. Ferguson
W. Gaither Ferguson
Gordon Street
Frank Byerly
Adj. C. R. Collins
Salvation Army
L. D. Ridge
T. R. Carmichael
Walter Whitt
Charles Dunigan
E. W. Watson
Robert Ball
Harvey Fisher
C. T. Meyerhaeffer
Friendship Baptist Church
East Bend
Faulkner Rites Set for Tomorrow at Gospel Tabernacle
Funeral services for David A F Faulkner of 507 Prospect Street will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at Gospel Tabernacle on Willowbrook Street. The body will lie in state 30 minutes before the service and interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
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David A. F. Faulkner
David A. Faulkner
Prospect Street
Gospel Tabernacle
Willowbrook Street
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Ollie H Smith Rites Held In High Point
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie H. Smith 59 died at her daughter’s home on Albertson road High Point route 5 were held Saturday at 11 am at the residence. Rev S E Taylor and Rev W H Barker led the service with music by the Winsett Trio. Pallbearers L G Newton G W Odell W R Shields W N Sykes Wade Sykes and Raymond Newton. Interment followed in Floral Garden cemetery.
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Ollie H. Smith
Ruby Cavin
Albertson Road
High Point
S. E. Taylor
W. H. Barker
Southside
L. G. Newton
G. W. Odell
W. R. Shields
W. N. Sykes
Wade Sykes
Raymond Newton
Floral ,Garden Cemetery
Winter caution for outdoor dogs and sun benches
With winter upon us and thaws ahead, provide outdoor dogs a platform or bench to sun themselves. Snow and frozen ground become wet and muddy, risking serious cold or rheumatism if a dog lies there unprotected. A dog can endure cold if shielded from drafts and dampness.
Dog loses teeth after golf ball hit and dentist fixes it
Buddy the German Shepherd owned by Dr Walter Meissner of Los Angeles was struck in the mouth by an out of bounds golf ball at a local course. The attack left six upper teeth knocked out and the dentist installed a gold bridge so Buddy can chew again like other dogs.
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Buddy
Walter Meissner
Los Angeles
California
Do You Keep Tabs On His Teeth
The piece argues that wild animals including dogs and tigers do not stay in perfect dental health in the wild. It notes older tigers become man-eaters as their teeth decay and old wolves’ teeth rot, and explains dogs have forty two teeth versus humans thirty two with varied dental condition and possible disease.
Feeding a Four Month Old Pup and Distinguishing Gordon Setter
A four month old pup should be fed three times daily with shredded wheat, cornflakes or prepared dog meal, milk and an egg 3 or 4 times a week. Include tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, carrots sometimes with meat. Distinguishing a Gordon Setter: coal black coat with mahogany chestnut markings on eyebrows muzzle and legs.
Long Service Noted Among Department Craftsmen
Many craftsmen have 20 years or more with the department while the group above totals 17 years of service.
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Eddie Sutherland
Abie
Anne Nichols
Eddie
Bing Crosby
Sutherland
Miss Nichols
Russia
Britain
France
SSS Tonic
SSS
S.S. Co
Stacwart - Steaoy - Strono
Cecil
Charles Hill Cecil
Navy
Thomas Car Works
de Department
Washington
Mary Doane Rankin
Mary H. Edgedale Drive
Chief of Naval Options
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
JPRS
Oerwa
Africa
Relia
Pyorrea
Goodby
North State Telephone CO
Xmas
Elwood Hotel
Tomlinson
Tomlinson Smodan
Rero
Tomlin
Employment Office
West High St
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