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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
9
In Clayton New Mexico a three cent bounty on rat tails spurred odd methods to trap and deter rodents. Residents used cheese flood holes and even attempted to coax rats from burrows. One boy reportedly collected three tails and rumor says a saxophone was used to frighten several rats.
Nine honor grade inmates at Raleigh central prison are enrolled in a defense welding course at State College with instructor H. C. Cooke calling it the best class. A second class of about a dozen is to begin next Monday. The program, a cooperative effort by War Production officials, State College and State Prison, aims to rehabilitate prisoners while aiding the war effort. Selection is limited to honor grade inmates recommended by their camp.
Prisoners in a six week welding course by the International Correspondence School and state agencies train inmates for wartime production. Each man reports daily, shifts change next week, and successful completion may lead to immediate release or parole. The program aims at rehabilitation and national mobilization, not pampering, with several due for release as training ends. In Idaho Falls, a separate note reports radio technician Earl Neyman joining the army.
A 17 year old extra hand labored 24 hours before securing a time out as the Tail-Way terminal at Union Station was overwhelmed by parcels. Officials describe the Christmas rush as reaching staggering proportions. The Chaco Indians of Panama regard the airplane as one of their gods.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of James Monroe Hedrick, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina. Creditors are asked to exhibit claims to C F Hedrick at 242 Hayes Street Fayet teville North Carolina on or before December 12 1943. Debtors should pay immediately. December 12 1942. C F Hedrick Administrator of James Monroe Hedrick Declased Robert M Martin Attorney High Point NC.
Bettie Varner is named administratrix of the estate of W B Varner deceased in Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by November 29 1943 or be barred. Debts should be paid promptly. Dated November 20 1942 at 108 Oak Street.
A study notes that producing one gallon of standard maple syrup requires about 32 gallons of sap. The ratio highlights the intensive effort behind maple syrup production and the substantial harvest needed from trees.
Guilford County transfers include Prudential Insurance to Carl W Mohde and wife for a North Hamilton Street lot in High Point Township and Metropolitan Life to Ethel Jenkins and others for a Byram Street lot. Also in Morenead Township Greensboro City to G W Fortune, A B Fraley to Elbert Lewis for a West Lee Street lot, and more transfers in Gilmer and Sumner townships. Roy Mason of Philadelphia demonstrates oyster pearl spotting as 73 pearls roll from a single young oyster during lunch at a market.
In Seattie the share-a-ride effort grows as motorists place envelopes on dashboards for riders who pay. When offered, payments go into a service men's recreation fund, supporting soldiers in a booming war industry city.
Omaha reports the defense transportation office is short supplies and unable to place them. Director W J Howe cites translation as the reason. The Commerce Department notes 18 states in 1941 enacted laws broadening reciprocity on interstate motor vehicle operation.
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