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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1944

Page

8

Nash Says He Will Decide On Bonds Following Evans Signature

Clerk M W Nash admitted he would decide whether to accept Evans bonds once presented, amid questions about Evans signature validity on bonds. Police Chief Friddle restrained Evans from signing bonds at the police department as Evans showed only $200 in taxable personal property against a $1 000 real estate requirement, prompting court reviews and discussions on re arrest and bond cancellations.

M. W. Nash Raymond Evans W. G. Friddle Evans Police Department Municip Court Nash Munici Friddie Capias Friddle Roy S. Braden Greenbelt Maryland Braden Abe H. A. Wood County Tax Department

Death of G D Bates at Son's Asheboro Road Home

George D Bates 71 died at his son's Asheboro Road home shortly after noon Saturday after two months of declining health and three weeks of critical condition. Survived by three sons all of the city, a brother in Boonville and five grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 4:30 from Koonce Funeral Home chapel. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

George D. Bates G.S. Bates Asheboro Mr. Bates South Main Street Yadkin County Southside Baptist Church O. A. Bates G. S. Bates C. D. Bates John Bates Boonville N. C Koonce W. H. Barker Southside Oakwood Cemetery

Radio Saturday Schedule with Halved Time Adjustments

Saturday February 5 Eastern War Time radio lineup lists programs from 2:00 PM to 11:90 PM with multiple show changes and network corrections. Notable entries include Roy Shield and Company, Metropolitan Opera, Victory F.G.8, Your America, The Three Suns and Dance, and The Grand Old Opry Show among many music, drama, and news segments.

Roy Shield and Company Ape of Men & Books Frederick Cbs Metropolitan Opera Uvanti and Nbe Pan-America Cbs Mutual BS Weekly Country Journal Dancing Music Rupert Hughes Washington Cleveland Fleming London Mbs Dancing Music Orchestra America Corliss Archer Cbs Tea & Crumpus Navy Bulletin Board Cesar Saerchlinger Ebs American Eagle Club Curt Massey Nancy Martin Quincy Howe News Time Usc Camp Nick Carter Hilary Queen Basie Mrba Abie Arthur Hale Edward Tomlinson Cbs Boston Symphony Orchestra Chicago Theater of the Air M 93 Oreap Turday E Woods Wika Osha Royal Arch Gunnison Army Service Forces Betty Leo Cherne Nbs

Sgt Coltrane to Join US Secret Service

Police Chief Friddle announced Desk Sergeant Bruce Coltrane resigned effective February 15 to take a position with the U S Secret Service. Coltrane will report to Atlanta Tuesday morning to begin new duties after completing his two weeks earned vacation. No replacement has been named yet.

W. G. Friddle Bruce Coltrane U.S. Secret Service Coltrane Atlanta Friddle

Last Day of War Bond Essay Contest Ends

Today marks the final day of the Civitan Club sponsored essay contest among senior high students for the Fourth War Loan drive. Over a thousand entries were expected with eight prizes in war stamps. Civitan officials note strong retail bond sales and J C Penney has allocated $8,000 for bond purchases in the High Point drive.

Civitan Club Blake Thompson E. L. Chitwood Mercantile Division J. C. Penney Co Chitwood

Tractor Overturns In Creek Killing J A Bodenheimer

Special to The Enterprise John Bodenheimer aged 46 died when his tractor overturned in a creek. Survived by wife Mrs Erna Bodenheimer and five sons Randleheimer Tommy and others, his mother Mrs Bodenheimer, two brothers Frank and Charlie, and three sisters Mrs Sells Mrs Reid and Mrs Wood. Funeral arrangements are in progress.

John Bodenheimer Erna Weavi Omi Randleheimer Baltimore Tommy Wen Bodenheimer Frank Charlie Winston-Salem Lewis Sells Route Ernest Reid John Wood Jamestown

Elkin Veneer Plant Sold to C W Grubb

C W Grubb of High Point and Thomasville buys the Armentrout Veneer Company plant in Elkin and will operate it as the Elkin Veneer Plant employing about 25 people. Grubb plans to spend most time in Elkin while Armentrout expands veneer manufacture in High Point.

C. W. Grubb High Point Thomasville Armentrout Veneer Aeey Elkin Grubb Armentrout Veneer Company Joshua Street

W A Smith Funeral To Be Held Sunday

Ducted Sunday for W A Smith, 72, who died at his daughter's home Friday morning. Thomas T Lindsay will conduct a short service at the home at 10 o'clock, then the party travels to White Hill Presbyterian church near Carthage for 1 o'clock services led by Rev M D McNeil.

W. A. Smith Wesley Thompson Fowler Street Thomas T. Lindsay White Hill Presbyterian Church Carthage M. D. McNeil

George W. Denny Dies at 83 in Local Hospital

George W. Denny 83 longtime head of the Denny Roll and Panel Company died early today at Point Memorial Hospital Boulevard unit. Born October 9 1861 near Greensboro he married Margaret Johnson in 1892 and celebrated their golden anniversary last year. He organized the firm in 1914 and remained active until illness in December. Funeral set for 2:30 pm tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church with burial at Buffalo Church near Greensboro and the Denny farm.

W. Denny Denny Roll and Panel Company Boulevard The Point Memorial Hospital Mr. Denny Yo J Denny Greensboro George A. Land Asenath Wiley Denny Margaret Johnson Reidsville Hillcrest Dennys High Point

Negro Youth Arrested Here For Theft

James Everett Green an 18 year old Negro resident of 212 Reed street is in city jail under 300 bond after officers arrested him for the theft of 44.01 from Watts Bakery. Also jailed were Jack B. Britton 36 charged with indecent exposure and drunkenness and G D Tillman a teacher at Florence Negro school served with a warrant for assaulting a pupil Garfield George with a stick. Laura Saunders 31 Negro of 519 Grayson street arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking Viola Thompson with an iron bar bruising her head but no hospital care.

James Everett Green Reed Street Watts Jack B. Britton Mallory Street G. D. Tillman Florence Garfield George Laura Saunders Sis Grayson Street Viola Thompson Thompson

Police search for 1937 blue Ford stolen from Broadhurst Theatre

Police sought a 1937 blue Ford owned by Clarence Garvin of 513 Vall Street. The car was stolen from behind the Broadhurst Theatre around 8 PM while it was unlocked, prompting an active search today.

Clarence Garvin Vall Street Broadhurst Theatre

Mystery Surrounds Missing Aviators

At an advanced South Pacific airbase on January 30 a report notes American airmen missing after being captured by Japanese forces. Marine Maj. Gen. Ralph J. Mitchell says there is speculation about their fate, with uncertainty about executions and survivability after crashes in enemy territory.

South Pacific Rabaul Janese Cae Ae Caoneal Ralph J. Mitchell New Britain

Braden Moves Household to High Point

City Manager Roy S. Braden left for Greenbelt Maryland to supervise moving his furniture and belongings to High Point. He said Mrs. Braden is ill and will not move for about a week or ten days. The Bradens rented 1032 Rockford Road.

Roy Braden Greenbelt Maryland High Point Bradens Rockford Road

Odd Fellows GSO to Present Pins at USC District Dance

About 85 Odd Fellows members attended a district meeting at the First Evangelical and Reformed Church with toast, prayers, and reports. Tonight at the YMCA USO gym 8:15 intermission will feature GSO pins presentation to junior hostesses qualifying for National Girls Service Organization membership as part of a third anniversary USO open house.

USC Odd Fellows First Evangelical and Reformed Church J. R. Young Arnold J. Koontz High Point C. P. Burchette Winston-Salem Sovereign Grand Lodge Chicago Red Cross H. A. Angel John W. Clapp al M. Lane Greensboro F. W. Gibbardt W. L. Roberson Burlington GSO USO Y.M.C.A Virginia Frank National Girls’ Service Organization BTC 10

Grade School Cage Tourney Underway in High Point

Eight elementary schools compete in a grade school basketball league with reserve teams. The season runs through February 28 with the top four advancing to a final series. Remaining schedule lists matchups between Ada Blair Emma Blair Cloverdale Elm Street Oak Hill Brentwood Ray Street Johnson Street and others through Feb 26.

High Point Element Ada Blair Emma Blair Elm St Cloverdale Elmtreet Oak Hill Brentwood Ray Street Johnson Street Johnson St Blair Elm Street Lemaviliies

Chimp Seeks Ration Book After Whisky Ban

Scrap the chimp at Glenwood Zoo ends his whisky habit due to rationing. Keeper Carl Mangold says the animal enjoyed a daily infusion of whisky in coffee for 12 years and now suffers a cold after being cut off.

Erie Glenwood Zoo Carl “Rip” Mangold Mangold

Permit Issued for Marlowe Van Loan Warehouse on Joshua Street

The building inspector's office authorized a 2250 dollar building permit for Marlowe Van Loan to construct a warehouse on Joshua Street.

Marlowe van Loan Joshua Street

Army advisers aid soldiers through mental hygiene programs

The armed forces use non commissioned officers as advisers to handle personal and mental health issues among recruits. They train in regulations and psychology, helping cases like Private X distressed by dependency on his mother, and Private Z with language skills reassigned to the Intelligence Department.

Sailor Z Jet's Private X Private Y Intelligence Department Lagain

Three High Point Men Enroll in San Antonio Cadet Training

ILP reports three High Point men begin cadet training at the pre flight school in San Antonio Texas. They are Thomas E. Dodnam ed, 416 Gatewood Avenue. Robert G. Kearns Jr., 2009 Almina Street. and Joseph D. Wade, 503 South Main Street.

San Antonio High Point Texas Thomas E. Dodnamead Gatewood Avenue Robert G. Kearns, Jr Almina Street Joseph D. Wade South Main Street

Stroud on Leave Visits Parents in City

Pvt Henry A Stroud of the sixth CA stationed at Fort Barry California is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W D Stroud at 725 S Hamilton St. He expects to stay about 15 days.

Stroud Henry A. Stroud C.A Ft. Barry Calif W. D. Stroud S. Hamilton Street

Hicks Returns to Camp After Ten Day Furlough

Cpl. John W. Hicks an aerial gunner in the Army Air Force has left for Laredo Texas after a ten day furlough spent in Jamestown with his wife Mrs Stella Matthews Hicks and their children.

Camp John W. Hicks Laredo Texas Stella Matthews Hicks Jamestown Hicks Army Air Force

Ruby Reece Calls Arizona Maneuver Area Visit

Miss Ruby Reece, second lieutenant in the army nurse corps, recently arrived by plane and is spending a few days with her sister Mrs. J. G. Snipes Jr. of 114 Greenview Drive after being in the Arizona maneuver area.

Ruby Reece Army Nurse Corps J. G. Snipes, Jr Greenview Drive Arizona

Pvt Joseph F Wood Jr Arrives With 1st Army Corps

Word is received that Pvt Joseph F Wood Jr has arrived somewhere. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wood of High Point Route One. Wood entered service February 1943 and is serving with the 1st Army Corps.

Joseph F. Wood, Jr LF. Wood High Point Route One 1 Corps

Bond Purchase Rally Reports Strong War Bond Support

Hickory February 5 report shows Seth Coulter in Panama Army posting the largest rally purchase of 3000 dollars for war bonds. Stella Coulter, Arlington Virginia worker, follows with an estimated 1500 dollars in bonds.

Hickory Catawba Seth Coulter Panama Stella Coulter Arlington

Edith Warren Receives Purple Heart for Son Bryan Warren

Mrs. Edith Warren of near Conover has received the Purple Heart for her son Bryan Warren seaman first class who was killed January 12 1942 while leaving the Philippines.

Newton Edith Warren Near Conover Bryan Warren Philippines

Executors Notice for Martha Dozier Flagge Estate

Executors Philip W Lagge and Wachovia Bank and Trust Co notify all claimants against Martha Dozier Flagge of High Point Guilford County North Carolina to exhibit claims to the Trust Department Wachovia Bank and Trust Co 208 Wachovia Bank Building High Point NC by January 26 1945. Notice dated January 22 1944.

Martha Dozier Flagge High Point Guilford County North Carolina Trust Department of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Wachovia Bank Philip W. “Lagge WACUC Bank & Trust CO Martha Dosier Plagge

Mechanical clocks in Europe slow to spread after invention

The article notes that mechanical clocks were invented in 966 by Pope Sylvester II but did not achieve widespread use in Europe until four centuries later, shaping the timeline of early horology.

Sylvester II Europe

Buck Private Will Get $50 Per Day

Los Angeles reports screen juvenile Donald O Connors induction will begin Monday with a $50 daily army pay under a court approved contract. His studio said his box office appeal justified paying his standard $350 weekly movie salary.

Los Angeles Donald O'Connor Superior Court O'Conner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chafe West Broad Street S. Main ST J. C. McCoy Security Bank Whone Insulating Board Johns-Manville Parker-Brown Lumber CO Oak Street Acci U. Lt. Garner Ins G.D. Bates Son Asheboro Road Australia Sgt. Coltrane Secret Service Creek J.A. Bodenheimer Elkin Veneer Plant George Washington Denny George W. Denny Logan Clendening, M. D Dr. Clendening Reece Max Bones WN. C High Point Enterprise Circulation Department Buck Private Nat Walker Fyel Walgreen's B. F Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company Nacl Flower Shop E. Washington WSJS NBC Golden Gate Quartet Base Reporter Atlantic Sportiont the Gaxtors War Telescope Grantland Rice Alaske Aeathene Wer Ert Massey and Company Esse Noah Webster Adie Irish Rowe Grand Ole Opry the Baptist Hour News of the World NBC String Quartet Howard Rondthaler N. Main ST C. J. Sears R. M. Hales Harry X. Russell Tel T. R. Sullivan Paul Byrum Box F. M. W
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