Lion Commander Sees World War I Veterans in 46 Roles
BORO Ill Dec 15 John Stelle national commander of the sons says he may be last World War I veteran to head the organization founded 27 years ago He expects World War II veterans to assume leadership He discusses training plans for returning veterans education and rapid diploma paths for service members and students Stelle is a prominent McLean County Illinois figure with a long record in law business farming and public service including a term as governor He and his family have deep ties in McLean County and Illinois military posts in France and North Africa are noted in his service history
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Boro
Ill
John Stelle
Tilino
Old Guard
Stelle
Congress
National Guard
Naval Reserve
R.O.T.C
McLeansboro
James R. Campbell
Illinois
Edward N. Scheiberling
Albany
N. Y
McLean Creamery
MacLeansboro Shale
Arketex Ceramic Corp
Brazil
Ind
Western Military Academy
Alton
Frankfort
Decatur
Fort Sheridan
France
Ypres
Wilma Wiseheart
Shawneetown
John Albert
North Africa
Normandy
St. Lo
Russell
Owen Ordered To Pay 88 Damages
Thomasville reports Ellis Owen found guilty of malicious damage to property and drunkenness and ordered to pay court costs plus 88 dollars for damages. Elwood Thomas was fined for violating the city license law after buying the required license.
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Thomasville
Ellis Owen
Carl Wilson
Elwood P. Thomas
Austin Carter
R. G. Bryant
Bryant
J. H. Bennick
Southside
Willie Crofts
Tommy Wichard
Teague Promoted to Lieutenant Commander in Navy
C Woodrow Teague son of Mrs L E Teague of Thomasville has been promoted to lieutenant commander and serves as legal aide aboard the carrier USS San Jacinto. The ship part of the Magic Carpet fleet returning personnel to the west coast. Teague will be released to inactive duty around January 1 and will return to North Carolina with his wife Mrs. Teague formerly Miss Jessie Perry.
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Thomasville
C. Woodrow Teague
L. E. Teague
U. S. Naval Reserve
Teague
U. S. S. San Jacinto
San Jacinto
Tea
Jessie Perry
Franklinton
North Carolina
Halfway Mark Reached In Seal Sale
With Christmas nearing the High Point Tuberculosis association reports only half of the 8000 dollar local quota for the 39th annual Christmas seal sale. Reminders go out to those with unpaid mail orders as schools report bangleday results and booth sales continue to fund health education case finding and rehabilitation programs. The Bahamas note appears as an unrelated insert about its islands and islets.
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High Point Tubeculosis Association
Karl Shepard
High Point
E Bonds Drive Urgent December Purchases
C M Allred, local Victory Loan chair man, urged E bonds buyers to spend nearly 10 000 daily in December to hit a 401 750 quota. Through Friday sales reached 308 335 leaving 93 415 to meet in 10 business days. Mengel Company Louisville Ky has allotted 10 000 for Victor bonds, not E series.
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C. M. Allred
Victory Loan
Allred
Mengel Company
Louisville
Victor
Alfred
Lt. Eggers Reported Officially As Dead
Thomasville reports Lt. Emsley M. Eggers formerly a Mills Home school faculty member and Greensboro native was officially declared dead by the War Department after being listed as missing in action a year ago. He served as a navigator on a B 29 raid against Omura, Japan.
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Thomasville
Emsley M. Eggers
Mills
Greensboro
War Department
Eggers
Omura
Japan
Burlington Mills Plans Christmas Party and Bonuses
Burlington Mills announces annual Christmas celebration for High Point and Hilcrest plants with a $20,000 bonus pool plus total bonuses around $500,000 for Burlington employees. The High Point Weaving plant earns a one million hour loss time free award to be presented at the party. Santa Claus and Dr. Charles F. Myers will address workers and and serving men and their children under ten will receive treats. The plants close after the third shift on December 22 and reopen first shift on December 27.
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High Point
Hilcrest
A Mills Corporation
W. I. Spencer
Burlington
Spencer
Center Theatre
Charles F. Myers
Ce Foundation
Burlington Educational Loan Fund
Dr. Myers
First Presbyterian Church of
Greensboro
Santa Claus
Armed Services
L. C. Easter
Presbyterians Celebrate Christmas at First Church
About 250 members of the First Presbyterian church will gather in the church basement dining room on Wednesday at 6 30 for a Christmas celebration and buffet dinner. R K Young will be toastmaster and the senior choir will lead carols with vocal numbers by Miss Coralie Thoma. Mrs C T Ingram Jr oversees decorations and the program committee includes Mrs A S&S.
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First Presbyterian Church
R. K. Young
Coralie Thoma
C. T. Ingram, Jr
Miss Anderson Resigns as Guilford Sanatorium Superintendent
Ruth Carson Anderson quits her post after leading Guilford Sanatorium nurses since 1930. Dr M D Bonner expects her to remain in the institution in another capacity. Miss Hall succeeds from Granby hospital Norfolk bringing extensive nursing and admin experience.
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Ruth Carson Anderson
Guilford Sanatorium
Enwy
Ed Acenty ‘S
M. D. Bonner
Bonner
Miss Anderson
Miss Hall
Granby Hospital
Norfolk
Anderson
Woodruf C
Limestone College
Caererety Tal
Baltimore
Salisbury
Blue Ridge Hospital
Charlottesville
Withers Mrs Richard Short Miss Amelia Hough and Noble Praigg
Mrs Withers, Mrs Richard Short, Miss Amelia Hough, and Noble T Praigg are named in a local society notice. The item lists attendees and connections to a prominent house party in town.
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Lion Commander
Navy
Pacific
Philippines
Tokyo Bay
John W. Silvey
Tomlinson
Silvey
Whipple Lanning
Owen
Woodrow Teague
United States
Carolina Motor Club
Arolina
AAA
Motor Club
Roberts
Carolina
Bahamas
Piedmont
Duke Power
Piedmont Carolinas
Carolinas
South
Duke Power Lines
Tom A
Caroliba
Soulm Sawolina
Duke Power Company
Piedmonth
California
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