Guilford Doubles Bond Quota In Thelma Jackson Murder Case
Police hold Thelma Jackson, 35, for investigation in the murder of Mrs May on November 21 in High Point. Officers say she has prior arrests and denies involvement, while another affidavit links her to the crime. A soldier sighting prompted leads but no solid evidence yet. Jackson faces possible extradition and additional charges in Thomasville.
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Thelma Jackson
Forry
Dorris Street
Mar
Jackson
Ull
Thelm
Jackson Wom
High T
Port Midh
Iss Jackson
Miss Jackson
May
Offivs
Joint meeting on High Point Greensboro airport plans
The High Point Greensboro airport authority and the chambers of commerce of High Point and Greensboro will hold a joint meeting at the American Legion on Greene Street in Greensboro Wednesday evening December 27. A 6 30 banquet precedes an 8 o clock session to discuss present and future airport needs and to explore fundraising ideas with attendees including Congressman Paul Durham civil aviation officials and city and county leaders.
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High Point-Greensboro Airport Authority
Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Greensboro
American Legion
Greene Street
Martin
Irman
Paul Durham
Civil Aeronautics Association
Cupid Restricts Christmas Shopping
Deputy Register of Deeds records show only 25 marriage licenses issued in the 23 days before Christmas. In November 31 licenses and in October 34 licenses were issued, while December 1943 saw 36 couples obtain licenses to marry.
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Dan Cupid
Deputy Register of Deeds
Gene Horney
Cupid
Setar
Harris and Covington Report to Employees at Annual Christmas Dinner
Harris and Covington presented a detailed financial report at the fourth annual Christmas table, outlining materials costs, profits, and a reserve fund. They highlighted long service among employees, with many certificates of service issued, and noted eight and a half million hose pairs shipped to armed forces agencies. The event included recognitions, token gifts, and a musical organ accompaniment.
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Theanager
H. P. Morrison
Morrison
Harris and Covington
Empty Stocking Fund a Big Success Says Hackney
Hackney thanks contributors as the Empty Stocking Fund reports over 300 baskets distributed, the most in its history, with Saturday donations expected to push the total toward the goal. The case committee led by Gladis Kivett fulfilled requests from The Enterprise and local agencies, aiding 500+ homes this Christmas season.
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Will
Amy
B. Ww
Gladis Kivett
Enterprise
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Health Department
Family Service Bureau
Welfare Department
Ore Co
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Alter Finé
Dewey Garrett
Shirley
Sonny
Ann
Nancy
Henry
T. C. Langley
Carolina
Council of Jewish Women
Whimoe
Asen Idren
N. Main
Heehee
R. H. Sechrest
Tive Club
Richand
Frank Wood
PRIN
Dai
George Honeycutt
Eer
Sam Dutton
Desk Plants Distribute 418 Turkeys and Gifts
The Desk companies distributed 418 turkeys to employees as a holiday observance. Each worker received a box of citrus fruits, apples and nuts, plus a department gift for foremen. W T Powell noted many workers serve long tenures and honored retiree J R Teague, praised for rise from operator to foreman.
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Alma Desk
W. T. Powell
Myrtle Desk
Myrtle
Powll
J. R. Teague
Powell
Teague
Cloyes
Recention
Williams Promoted by Police Chief to Detective Sergeant
Lewis F. Williams, longtime FBI special agent turned local police, was promoted yesterday to detective sergeant and head of the bureau of investigation. Chief John A. Lowdermilk announced the appointment, filling a post vacant since J. W. MacMahon’s resignation. Also promoted was A. M. Walker to sergeant to replace Kenneth Ellington, who left for private business. a replacement patrolman awaits a Civil Service list.
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Lewis F. Williams
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bureau of Investigation
John A. Lowdermilk
Sgt. Williams
Pefederal
Tendent
Bureau
J. W. MacMahon
Lowder
A. M. Walker
Kenneth Ellington
Walker
Civil Service
Lowdermilk
Continental Furniture Host Christmas Family Party
The Conti nental Furniture Co held its annual Christmas family party with 175 members attending. Fred N. Tate, president, was welcomed as key honoree while Roland Holton noted the strong production record and long service among staff including 30 employees with over a decade at the firm. Among highlights were instrumental music by three teenage sons of W Bryant and a chorus performance by company employees, with 32 members serving in the armed forces and ten deployed overseas.
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Fred N. Tate
Continental Furniture Co
Mr. Tate
Toe Co
Pearance
he _ inc
Cation
Himeelf
Roland T. Holton
Cona
Holton
W. Bryant
Minental
Ana
Lt Janes Medal Ceremony Highlights War Dept Party
Lt Charles M. Janes received a China Burma theater valor medal at a War Department Personnel Adjutant General’s Office event. Col Gault led a gathering of officers and staff as several prizes were announced, totaling amounts from $5 to $123, followed by carols and department office Christmas parties.
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Gault
War Department
Francis Gillen
Raymond 4
Oberg
Gilbert
Janes
Charles M. Janes
China-Burma
Adjutant General's Office
Jones
Prances
DE Age Mage
Helen Brooke
Margaret Plummer
Juanita Cavin
Alma Andrews
Magnhild Oe
Anna R. Russell
Eratka Harris
Melrose Mill Employees Enjoy Christmas Party
The Harrison gymnasium at High Point College hosted a Melrose Hosiery Mills Christmas party last Friday at seven. Lonnie Coffee of Thomasville was elected Santa Claus and led mixer games with prizes. Carl Goerch of State magazine MC'd a quiz and jokes, followed by a musical program by Sue Bria. A silver cup presented to Charles L. acce dent and treasurer, gifts for all members, and a tree display completed the event.
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Harrison
High Point College
Mel Hosiery Mills
Lonnie Coffee
Thomasville
Melrose Mills
Santa Claus
Carl Goerch
The
State Magazine
Goerch
Bria
Cre
Charles L
Harbison
Melrose Hosiery Mills
Mem
Bers
Charles L. Amos
County and City Lag on E Bond Drives Amid Short Remaining Week
High Point reports total bonds sold of 5 280 401.75 with only a week left to meet E bond quotas. Guilford County totals reach 27 USD with E bonds at 1 385 741 and county E bond quota 1 799 000. A final push includes a band concert at Aycock Auditorium featuring 110 Air Force veterans and a RAF band appearance to boost war bond sales with limited ticket availability across several price tiers managed by Earl Phillips.
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High Point
Teward
Guilford County
Air Force
Aycock
Greensboro
United States
Europe
Earl. Philips
Tidings of Great Joy broadcast on WMFR Tuesday at 1 30
The Christian Science program titled Tidings of Great Joy will air on WMFR Tuesday at 1 30 pm. Sponsored by the North Carolina Committee on Publication with the High Point Christian Science Society, the public is invited to listen. The event featured Scripture reading by G R Morris and prayer by J A Lee, with notes on company gifts and insurance premiums for Continental employees.
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WMFR
Committee On Publication For
North Carolina
Christian Science Society
High Point
G R. Morris
J. A. Lee
Ariows
Armed Crinqes
Continental
Holton
The
Assembly
Furniture Makers Face Additional Restrictions in War Limits
The article reports renewed full restrictions on lumber under L-335 after a partial reprieve by WPB since mid October. Hardwood stock may be reserved for military needs, threatening furniture industry output and signaling potential declines. Local firms plan to attend the Chicago Winter Market January 4–13 with Continental, Tomlinson, High Point, and Globe among those sending representatives.
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WPB
Chicago
Mart
Continental
Tomlinson
High Point
Globe Ict
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