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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1944
Page
10
Federal and Army authorities joined New News fire department officials to probe a $1,000,000 blaze that leveled a Hampton Roads port pier early Sunday. One man died and 14 were hospitalized.
The High Point Enterprise reports the annual Empty Stocking Fund appeal with a widow’s plea for help and a list of recent donations totaling 1552.23 including individuals and groups such as Altrusa Club and First Baptist Church Helen Dozier Circle. Christmas is near and funds support families in need.
Wartime public health drive urges readers to purchase Christmas Seals to fund medical care and prevent a rise in tuberculosis cases in the Turkish Republic. Campaign emphasizes national unity and charitable giving during the holiday season.
A. H. Speer 73, of Yadkinville, died Sunday afternoon at a local hospital after a period of declining health. He had lived most of his life in Yadkinville and was a member of Harmony Grove Friends church. Survived by a sister Mary Herring of Concord and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at Welch Memorial Methodist Church with interment in Springfield cemetery.
William D Shorty Lamar 18 of Trinity died en route to a hospital after a heart attack. A World War I veteran and foreman at Glenn Hosiery Mills, he is survived by widow Blanche Robbins Lamar and several children, siblings, and in laws. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Mt Shepherd Methodist Church Randolph County. Burial in church cemetery.
Judge D C MacRae in Munici ng today issued a capias for the restaurant proprietor to appear on December 27 to show cause why the padlocking order should not be activated. Defendants charged include Wayne Max Saunders Margaret Davis and Gregg Garner with resisting arrest refusing to assist an officer and interfering with an officer.
Miss Frances Morrison was hit by a loaded City Transit Company bus near the Elwood Hotel corner and remained semi conscious with a serious head injury at High Point Memorial Hospital. Driver Rufus McInnis 23 faced reckless driving charges and a $1000 bond as police noted the bus did not stop until Wrenn Street after witnesses said it was speeding.
A hundred seventy one boys from High Point Thomasville and nearby areas attended The Enterprise annual carriers Christmas dinner in the Sheraton ballroom. R B Terry presided and Coke Cecil’s magic show drew cheer. D A Rawley Hammett Cecil R R Vaughn and others spoke. Local dignitaries Sergeant Loftin and C F Wilson joined in presenting cash prizes and gifts.
A. K. Evans appeared in Municipal court for public drunkenness the second time in a week. Judge D. C. MacRae extended the sentence to 60 days, citing a prior condition to avoid venues serving beer or wine. Roy Lee Downs also faced drunkenness charges and was jailed after requesting time to sober up.
Edgar Snider of Snider Printing and Grace Flower Shop starts weekly clip sheet in The Enterprise. The quarter page summary of local news will publish each Monday for service members to mail to home. Overseas readers will receive fresh hometown news.
The note describes a two page miniature weekly titled ShicPoints printed to be sent by air mail. It mentions a small format with one page per side and a weekly cadence.
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