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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1944
Page
9
The article notes Jonel Ben Lyon known to readers, linked to a past resident's circle, as Bebe Daniels hosts an overseas program. Two actors will present a broadcast from an army hospital and an airfield on Christmas Eve into Christmas morning. The event is tied to Army's basic photography and costs $550 per student.
Port Hueneme California sees 2c Herman C Beck return from furlough to his overseas South Pacific duty with three invasions. Joseph Rook earns commendation for ingenuity and innovation. Sam Ridge and Robert Payne are stationed or on furlough as they serve since 1941 and in Trinidad respectively.
Sgt. Thomas Branson and Pvt. Robert G. Carson sail for overseas duty. Pvt. William Hester serves in the Philippines after basic training at Sheppard Field. Pfc. William Branson with an MP unit serves abroad. Samuel P. Stutts Jr. stationed overseas with family at home. Grady Morton on leave from Pacific service now at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Pvt. Roland F. E. Cecil furloughed after basic at Camp Wheeler.
The Christmas Seal Sale report shows a grand total of 4012.95 so far with reminders mailed to reach a $5000 goal. Officials urged prompt payments after Christmas and noted cross communication can create temporary overlaps. Chairmen and groups including Negro schools and Girl Scout troops supported the drive with various civic and service organizations contributing as well.
A three act play titled A Child Shall Lead Them will be staged in the First Methodist Church sanctuary this afternoon at five o clock. Music will be by the church Junior and Senior choirs. Cast includes John Sears Curt Gray Sara Sears Mrs Lewis Teague Elizabeth Moore Mrs Carter Holbrook Jr their daughter Betty Moore Nancy Chamelin John Jr Percy Payne Jr son is disinherited Sears Mary E Barton his wife John Parker their Sears Martha Filling their daughter. A human adult has half an ounce of sugar in his blood.
A toll operator in one city will use new equipment to dial a subscriber in another city without operator assistance in the destination. The system aims to speed long distance calls and reduce manual intervention.
Four veterans discharged from the United States Army reported to Draft Board No. 5 in the past week. Three 18 year olds registered with Board No. 5 this week. Veterans named Hughes Shortestic, Sam Lewis, and Leroy Owens served up to five years. New registrants include J Ross Snider and LeMon Smith Hedrick.
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