High Point Manufacturers Distribute Gifts to 11000 Workers
An inquiry by The Enterprise found High Point factories gave over a quarter of a million dollars in trial bonuses and gifts to 11 215 employees plus families. Cash, merchandise and securities valued at 284 795 were distributed alongside Christmas treats. Many plants closed for parties with Santa gifts and special recognitions.
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High Point
Representa
Preas
Pewith
Armed Services
Austrial
Fac
Santa Claus
Lions Club Christmas Party At Sheraton Hotel
Lions Club hosted a Christmas party with High Point Post Salvation Army staff under Captain Collins. About 40 boys and girls joined Major Frank Logino and Mrs Longino of the Carolinas Salvation Army for a program featuring band girls, carols, and readings.
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Santa Claus
High Point
Sheraton Hotel
Lions Club
Lions
Salvation Army
Charlotte
High Point Post
Collins
Frank Logino
Carolinas
Longino
Longinos
J. H. Holmes
C. Excelle Rozzelle
Wesley Memorial Church
J. J. Ellington
Mrs. Collins
Kathleen Stedman
Mary Helen Collins
Sgt
Frank Byerly
Ralph Slaughter
Bob Smith
Council Passes Resolution For F. P. Conrad
High Point council adopted a memorial resolution for Felix P. Conrad former city council member and Housing Authority director who died at his Tate Street home. He served as councilman 1922 1931 and county commissioner 1929 1933. Funeral held at Green Street Baptist Church with interment at Guilford Memorial Mausoleum.
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Conrad
Tate Street
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
Housing Authority
Conad
Felix P. Conrad
High Point House Authority
City of
High Point
Davidson County
Martha Osborne
Gary L. Conrad
Pe Gray
Weatherman Predicts White Christmas Weather
A forecaster hints at snow or rain for Christmas with cloudy cold tonight followed by warmer Saturday and possible rain or snow in the afternoon. The note closes with a lighthearted tease for the kids to dream about a winter scene.
Three Day Christmas Holiday Planned for Local Workers
Most employees will enjoy a three day Christmas break with Saturday the only day off in the post office freight station and five and ten cent stores. Many local employers will also give Monday as an additional holiday. Grocery shoe and men’s clothing shops close Monday morning along with banks and jewelry stores per the Merchants Association of High Point.
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Merchants Association of
High Point
Registration At Centers Next Week For Youth Center
Plans are set to start Youth Center activities with registration next week. White youths register at the Alderman building and colored youths at the Henley hotel on Washington street from 1 to 4 daily. Ages 13 to 19 pay a 50 cent fee. a temporary board will be elected from early registrants to organize the program and plan a New Year party.
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Alderman
Henley Hotel
Washington Street
J. J. Ellington
Board Four Names Reemployment Group At Next Meeting
Board Four announced a reemployment committee will be named at the upcoming meeting. The panel will coordinate with authorities to assist former army personnel securing civilian employment after discharge.
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Board Four
Reemployment Group
Christmas Stocking Fund Reaches 2072 With Donations
The Enterprise skips tomorrow’s edition per custom and resumes Sunday. The Xmal Stocking Fund totals 2072 dollars after 17 new local donations boost the drive, with earlier gifts totaling 1989.50 and several contributors listed including Mr. and Mrs. Reid Kearns and Mrs. C F Tomlinson.
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Reid Kearns
I. M. Lassiter
C. F. Tomlinson
M. B. Rose
Inc
Murray B. Davis
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Lizzie Gooch
Leven Morton
P. A. Warner
Millis Named NAM Director for 1944 Board
J E Millis president of Adams-Millis Corp in High Point won election to the 1944 NAM board as a state director. He will join four North Carolinians on the 105 member board from 39 states with a one year term starting January 1 1944. The NAM focuses on Industry's Program for a Better America and wartime production.
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
J. E. Millis
Adams-Millis Corporation
High Point
Millis
NAM
Association
America
Congress of American Industry
New York City
Shortage Of Santa Clauses Hits Local Toylands
The High Point area reports a Santa shortage as veteran toyland Santas are gone due to fire losses, death, or unsuitable replacements. Stores lack wool suits and North Pole volunteers as clerks step in, but most are deemed unsuitable, leaving toylands nearly non existence.
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Santa Claus
Santa
North Pole
Ager
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Elwood Hotel
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F. P.conrad
Weatherman
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High Point Weaving Company
Hillcrest Throwing Company
Burlington Mills Corporation
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