Teen-Age Girls Dominate Court Session Here Today
High Point Mu 1 Court heard several juvenile cases led by Alene Overby a 16 year old of 321 Reed Street sentenced to six months in the county workhouse for fornication and adultery plus days for public drunkenness to begin after the first sentence Annie East 16 of 508 English Street faced drunkenness charges at 17 Mary Brown 18 of College Street Inn had a day sentence for immoral vagrancy but the judge suspended it for two years with conditions not to be out after 10 pm or enter hotels or rooming houses R T Smith 43 and Bert Mincey 31 of Route Four were fined 50 plus court costs and had licenses suspended Glen Thompson 39 of 528 Roy Avenue received four months for public drunkenness and Davis 27 of 329 South Wrenn was ordered to serve 30 days on the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Mu- 1
Alene Overby
Reed Street
Annie East
English Street
Mary Brown
College Street Inn
R. T. Smith
Bert Mincey
Route Four
Glen Thompson
Roy Avenue
Davis
South Wrenn
ME AND WOMEN IN SERVICE SGT OSBORNE RETURNS
Sgt Guy E Osborne returns to Maxton Air Base after Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs E A Osborne on East Green street extension. Richard D Meisky named captain of his tank company in Italy and led the first tank into Bizerte as the Allies captured the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt. Osborne
Guy E. Osborne
Maxton Air Base
Mrs
E. A. Os
East Green Street
Meisky
Richard D
Dick) Meisky
High Point High
Italy
North Africa
Bizerte
North African
Donation Boost Pushes Empty Stocking Fund Total
An additional five dollar gift from Evelyn and Barry Human was announced for the Empty Stocking Fund, lifting the drive total to 2,138.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Barry Human
Calhoun Graduates From Bealibator Bomber School
Glen C. Calhoun son of Mr and Mrs G A Calhoun of Route Two is scheduled to graduate January 3 from the Be a Liberator bomber mechanics school at Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi.
Sgt York in City Arrives for Ten Day Furlough
Sgt. Brandon B. York, in training with the Chemical Warfare Service at Camp Rucker, Alabama, arrives to spend a ten day furlough with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. York on Drive. He arrived Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
York
City
Brandon B. York
Chemical Warfare Service
Camp Rucker
Ala
C. A. York
Negro Cab Driver Frustrated In Collection Effort
In High Point Municipal Court a taxi driver charged Gertrude Davis with damage to his cab while she rode as a passenger. The driver admitted the damage was accidental and was ordered to pay court costs. the girl was dismissed after a judge’s warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can Toch Spusamr Saeldegro
High Point
Chmenee Jordan
Washington Street
Gertrude Davis
Smith Street
Jordan
Police Probe Cigarette Case Theft In Transit
Franklin Cisco Marlowe, 145 percent old white man, employed by Frederickson Motor Lines, is under FBI review for possible federal charges in the larceny of 32 cartons of cigarettes worth 40 dollars. He is held on a $750 bond. police recovered the entire case and await attorney action declaring interstate commerce violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Cisco
Marlow
Ayer
Wrenn
Federickson Motor Lines
FBI
Marlowe
Page
High Pointers Injured In Auto Collision Near Yadkinville
Three High Point residents were injured in a head on crash near Yadkinville when a Cranfill car skidded on ice and collided with the Clayton vehicle. Mrs Clayton suffered a broken nose, thumb and knee cap fracture. Mrs Brumfield had severe head injuries. all were treated at Dr L W clinic Yadkinville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yadkinville
W. F. Clayton
High Point
Clayton
Lindsay Street
Eugene Jarrett
Eva Cranfill
Courtney
Winston-Salem
L. F. Brumfield
Cranfield
Frank Mullins
Missionary Will Talk At Meeting Of Friends Here
The quarterly meeting of the Friends churches in and around High Point will gather at Central Friends church Friday at 7 30 pm from Archdale Springfield River Oak Hill and Central Friends churches. Ministers will speak on A Resolution for and Harry A Wellens, recently returned from seven years in Jamaica, British West Indies, will address Saturday at 11 00 am. The ministry and oversight meet Friday morning at 10, followed by luncheon in the annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
High Point
Central Friends Church
Archdale
Springfield
River
Oak Hill
Central Friends
Harry A. Wellens
Jamaica
British West Indies
Truck Gasoline Ticket Revisions Hit Five Changes
The Office of Price Administration announced a fifth overhaul of truck gas ration tickets since rationing began. New “T” serial numbered tickets replace previous formats to curb black market activity. Eligible truck owners must visit the local board with ODT certificates and their old gasoline ration book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
M L Ring 70 Dies at Brother's Home in Thomasville
Martin Luther King aged 70 died suddenly at his brother's home in Thomasville. Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Fairview Methodist near Pilot Mountain led by Rev. O L Easter. He leaves a daughter Mrs W M Garner of Lexington two sons J Hoyle Ring Mooresville Dallas Ring this city a sister Mrs Etta Coon Pinnacle a brother J M Ring Thomasville and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther King
Thomasville
Fairview
Mrs. Myers Hughes Dies Near T'ville
Mrs. M. Myers Hughes, 76, longtime Davidson County resident and Roate Baptist Church member, died after a two week illness. Survived by brother Milton Hughes of Lexington Route Two and sister Miss Louie Hughes. Funeral at Clarksburg Methodist Church Friday at 11 conducted by Rev. T. R. York. interment in church cemetery. Body to remain at Russell Funeral Home then moved to Mrs. Maude White’s home on the Denton highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
M. Myers Hughes
Davidson County
Jimmie Hughes
Roate
T. R. York
Church
Russell Funeral Home
Maude White
Denton Highway
Penetro Backed as Modern Medicated Mutton Suet Ointment
An ad touts Penetro as a double action medicated ointment with a base of mutton suet. It claims relief for nasal irritation and muscle discomfort by vaporizing and warming when applied locally. Public price listed at 25 cents with 350- unit supply.
Funeral Rites Planned for Dr B W Igre State Chemist
Raleigh December 29 funeral will be held at the First church for Dr B W Igre 76 state chemist who died after a long illness. A leading figure in modernizing agriculture since early in the 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W
Raleigh
B. W. Igre
Ilgore
Funeral of Mrs Hattie Ivey White Set for Statesville
The funeral for Mrs. Hattie Ivey White widow of James H. White will be held tomorrow at 3 p m in Statesville. She died yesterday in a hospital here at age 61. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Hugh J Toland of Asheville two sons Dr Newman I White of Durham and James L White of Atlanta Ga three brothers J B Ivey of Charlotte George F Ivey and Eugene C Ivey both of Iory and a sister Mrs George M Foard of Statesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh J. Toland
Asheville
Newman I. White
Durham
James L .White
Atlanta, Ga
J. B. Ivey
Charlotte
George F. Ivey
Eugene C. Ivey
Kory
George M. Foard
Statesville
Funeral Services for A Dewitt Jones Held at Gospel Tale
A Dewitt Jones 43 died at home on Willowbrook Street. Funeral conducted by Rev H P Williams at Gospel Tale with Gospel Duet. pallbearers listed. Interment Floral Garden cemetery. Also funeral set for John Marcelus Ketchie 57 of Smith Street after death in local hospital. Services at Hanes Funeral Home Greensboro with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Jones
A. Dewitt Jones
Willowbrook Street
H. P. Williams
C. C. Mckver
E. L. York
I. M. Taylor
L. V. Tucker
W. D. Moose
Wade- Sechrest
Floral Garden Cemetery
John Marcellus Ketchie
Smith Street
Hanes
Greensboro
C. C. Williamson
High Point
Lony
D. A. Swicord
Glenwood Presbyterian Church
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Negro Arrested Here on Check Forgery Charge
Dallas Horton, 34, of 714 Leonard Street, is held on bond as police investigate two forgery counts. He allegedly signed the name G H Callicutt on two $25 checks, cashing one at Security National Bank and attempting to cash the other at Richardson Department Store. Horton claims another man gave him the checks but no other suspect is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Horton
Nero
Leonard Street
G. H. Callicutt
Pershing Street
High Point
Security National Bank
Richardson
Horton
Mrs J W Bennett 70 Dies in Thomasville
Mrs. J. W. Bennett aged 70 died at home in Thomasville after a five year illness. Born Isa Blanche Martin she moved from Ohio to Thomasville 15 years ago and had lived in West Virginia. Survived by husband and two sons Clyde Fisher Columbus Ohio and Alva Fisher Springfield Ohio. Funeral at Russell funeral home Wednesday at five P.M. and burial in Ripley West Virginia after service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Thomasville
J. W. Bennett
North Main Street
Ohio
West Virginia
Isa Blanche Martin
Main Street
Russell Funeral Home
Ripley
Board 4 Members Get Certificates
The original members and other officials of draft board four were awarded certificates of appreciation. The awards were signed by General Lewis B. Hershey and Van B. Metts. Recipients include Robert T. Amos, William G. Wiley, Abner H. Holton, Dr. T. M. Stanton, Dr. E. Slate, Dr. M. B. Davis, and Louis J. Fisher Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
United States
Lewis B. Hershey
North Carolina
van B. Metts
Selective Service
Robert T. Amos
William G. Wiley
Abner H. Holton
T. M. Stanton
E. Slate
M. B. Davis
Louis J. Fisher, Jr
Prophylactic Station For Servicemen Opened
An army aid station is now open 24 hours daily at 150 South Wrenn street for servicemen only. It is operated by non commissioned army personnel and provides immediate prophylactic treatment for all armed forces members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wrenn Street
Government operates railroads as unions seek joint arbitration
President Roosevelt and Secretary Stimson allege no schedule or service changes will occur under war labor disputes. Trainmen and Engineers unions already accepted the president as referee and gain a 5 cent hourly overtime boost. Lawmakers weigh stripping Vinson of wage authority while rail unions face criticism over alleged overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Roosevelt
Army
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Fred M. Vinson
Rep
Crosser
D-O
Congress
Vinson
Heaviest Gibraltar Shipping Move Reports Axis Radio
Axis radios claim the heaviest Gibraltar shipping movements since the Italian invasion with talks of impregnable German coast defenses. Vichy reports a British cruiser and nine torpedo boats left Gibraltar as 58 merchant vessels were in the harbor. Berlin cites a Madrid report of 77 ships arriving from an Atlantic crossing. A separate Alaskan grave yielded a pair of prehistoric ivory sunglasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gibraltar
Vichy
Berlin
Madrid
Registration Lag at High Point White and Negro Centers
City Manager Roy S Braden notes slow youth center registrations with 34 at the white center and about half that at the Negro center. He expects heavy turnout once schools reopen. Nickelodian dances are planned for Saturday, with attendance limited to registered youths. Registration hours are 1 to 6 pm at the Alderman Photo Service white center and the Henley Hotel building Negro center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Center
Roy S. Braden
High Point
Braden
J. J. Eilington
Ellington
Alderman Photo Service
Hamilton Street
N Center
Henley Hotel
Warrant Issued for Ridenhour After Thomasville Crash
State Highway Patrol issued a reckless driving warrant for George Enhour, 40, of Thomasville, following a head on collision on Thomasville road with a truck trailer. Ridenhour remained in critical condition with concussion and severe injuries. truck driver J L Whitworth avoided injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgeenhour
Thomasville
R. I. Barr
Ridenhour
Thomasville Road
J. L. Whitworth
W. L. Miller Trucking Lines
Ward Street
High Point
New Year's Eve Services At Cloverdale Church Of Living God
New Year's Eve watch service at Cloverdale Church of Living God led by pastor S. H. Peters features special singing and preaching. Gospel Tabernacle hosts a four hour continuous service starting 8 p.m. with varied hourly programs. Principal speaker at 10 p.m. will be Howard Williams. 11 p.m. observes the annual candle light service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Living God
Cloverdale Church of Living God
S. H. Peters
Gospel Tabernacle
Howard Williams
Hattiesburg, Miss
Tax Listing To Start January 1
The annual county tax listing begins January 1 and ends by month’s end. County register of deeds D. W. Hoskins warns a 10 percent penalty or a $1 minimum for failure to list in time. Listing takes place at the county tax office in the county building at South Main and Green Streets. Relatives may list for men in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Hoskins
County Register of Deeds
Hoskins
South Main and
Green Streets
Conn Grocery Store Break-In Reported at Highland Avenue
Conn Grocery at 711 Highland Ave was broken into last night and four dollars of cigarettes cigars and soft drinks were stolen. Entry was gained by breaking part of a front window. A key book with a driver’s license belonging to Miss Helen Conn was also missing.
Escapees Nabbed In Lexington By Prompt Police Action
Two of seven escaped prisoners from an Orange County camp were grabbed by Lexington police after one spoke with an acquaintance at High Point bus station. Harold Gunter of Charlotte and Daniel Hogan were identified aboard a bus near Lexington and detained. State officers had linked the escapees to a statewide dragnet. five others remained at large with authorities pursuing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
High Point
Lexington
Frank Shields
Charlotte
Shields
State Highway Patrol
Sal Nyo
Thomasville
Harold Gunter
Daniel Hogan
Una
Salisbury
Highway Patrol
Oscar Pitts
Gunter
Hogan
Thomas Mebane
Randolph
Gaston
Bill Sawyer
James Lee Massey
Fred — W. D. Rook
Eugene Ipp
Ride Sharers Must Report To Committee
J F Jones urges drivers under the share the ride plan to report their number of passengers to plant committees. Reports determine eligibility for B or C gasoline allotments and will be filed for board renewal references. A local survey seeks plants complying with three passenger minimums per OPA orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jones
Jones
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Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
ICH Delivery
West Broad Street
Eve
Max Bones
N. C. Greensboro
N. C
Slone
Icity Shoe Shop
Commerce
George Quashington
Dominion of Canada
Tional
Canad
Ian Pacific
High Point Thomasville ‘and
Denton Railroad
M. L. Ring
Brother's
Peggy Nevins
Janice Sande
Peggy
Washington
International
Joan M. Ketchif
Pacific Jungle
Conn Grocery Store
Acadia Lodge
A. Ff
A.M
Jd. T. Tucker
MAIN
Makire
WN. L. Garner
Agency
Ieee
de Maistre
J. C. McCoy
Security Bank
Paint & Repair Now
Tiger Brand
Parker - Brown Lumber CD
Oak Street
Shackelford
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