J F Jones Named Head of High Point Rent Control Office
John F. Jones former chief clerk at High Point rationing board becomes area rent representative for the OPA rent office here. Frank McInnis says the local office setup is progressing and Jones will serve High Point citizens. Jones also opts not to run for Guilford county sheriff and meets with High Point real estate board to explain rent control regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Jones
High Point
OPA
Frank McInnis
McInnis
Jones
Guilford County
Actiow
Area Rent Control Board
High Point Real Estate Board
Lions Club hears reading on Stalin rise to power
Mrs Alvah Boyles spoke at the Thomasville Lions meeting on Joseph Stalin and his ascent in Russia. Dr J C Pennington presided with visitors Dave Neal Marvin Cole Norris Perry Ray Parrish and Gilbert Snider present. American Business club announced a new chapter in Spartanburg with a March 15 charter dinner. The NC Symphony Orchestra seeks public donations to fund its state wide effort to reach 100000 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Alvah Boyles
Lions Club
Woman's Club
Boyles
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Joel Walker
Carl Wilson
J. C. Pennington
Dave Neal
Marvin Cole
High Point
Norris Perry
Ray Parrish
Gilbert Snider
American Business Club
A. Stanley Douglas
High Point College
Glad Lawson
Norma Brooks
Mary Lou Rainey
Earl Richardson
Oklahoma
Norway
Spartanburg
Glenn Smith
John Ed Hedrick
Joe Hollingsworth
Ee Aes
Ager of Thety
N. C. Symphony Orchestra
Hunter
Durham Added To UCC Staff Here
Charles L. Durham of 1503% English Street was appointed an additional interviewer for the state unemployment compensation commission in High Point. He started February 4 and brings the local staff to three representatives. Durham, a World War II veteran, completed a state training course in Raleigh after three years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Durham
English Street
State
Unemployment Compensation Commission
High Point
Durham
State Office
Raleigh
Negro charged in shooting after city quarrel
Police report Charles Rorey, a Black man, shot in the abdomen following a quarrel in the eastern city section. Hoise Mickens, 34, of 1444 Kivett Drive, held without bail on an assault with intent to kill charge. If Rorey dies, Mickens faces murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rorey
Rorey
Hoise Mickens
Kivett Drive
Mickens
Apple Visits In Behalf Of Candidacy For County Sheriff
Otis D. Apple of Greensboro former deputy sheriff and city police officer campaigned across the county in support of his bid for sheriff. Sheriff John Walters of Greensboro seeks the unexpired term, while J F Jones, once deputy and OPA chief, has taken a rent control post and may not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Otis D. Apple
Greensboro
John Walters
John Story
Walters
Story
County Board
J. F. Jones
OPA
Sheriff's Office
Triangle Hosiery Workers Reject Union Representation
Triangle hosiery employees voted 185 against union representation by the American Federation of Labor and the CIO, 140 for AFL, 7 for CIO, with 143 of 297 eligible voters abstaining under federal supervision. Pre-election activities included union leader talks, organizing meetings, and a company message about voting responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Hosiery Company
American Federation of Labor
CIO
Triangle Mill
A. F. of L
Junior Council Meets Tonight at North Main Hall
Pioneer council No. 1 Jr. O U A M invites all members to a 7:30 PM meeting in the North Main street hall. President Jack Pierce urges attendance, with officers H J Hodgin vice president Raymond Herndon secretary-treasurer Ray Hamlet warden Joe Robertson inside sentinel Jimmy Windham outside sentinel Bennie Jessup reporter.
Local USES Office Busy During Month
The January traffic at the local USES office rose about 68 percent from December as more veterans seek civilian work. Referrals to jobs reached 715 in January with 302 veterans. 237 referrals led to hires. Vocational training interest and agency referrals also grew, while job openings fell from 896 in December to 355 in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Employment Office
Ralph Miller
USES
Uses Office
Miller
Salvation Army Committees Are Named
Glenn Ward, president of the Salvation Army advisory board, announced committee appointments for the coming year. Recreation committee includes Fred Haeflinger as chairman and members Charlie Risch, Daveon, Walter Huber, and Dr. Glenn Berry. Finance committee lists Marvin Cole as chair, with Dave Neill, Charles E. Hayworth, R. H. Smith, and John Kalte. Property committee names John Kalte as chairman with Cc. C. Cox, D. W. Hunter, and J. W. Van Loan. Christmas committee has R. H. Smith as chairman with Jesse Wall, A. Coke Cecil, Yr. I. T. Mann, and W. G. Friddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Ward
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Fred Haeflinger
Charlie Risch
Dave On
Walter Huber
Glennerry
Marvin Cole
Dave Neill
Charles E. Hayworth
R. H. Smith
John Kalte
Cc. C. Cox
D. W. Hunter
J. W. van Loan
Christmas
Divorce Actions Filed In Municipal Court
Two new divorce actions were started in municipal court yesterday alleging two years separation. Plaintiffs include Geraldine Hogan Stewart versus B F Stewart and James O Kennedy versus Lena B Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Hogan Stewart
B. F. Stewart
James O. Kennedy
Lena B. Kennedy
ODL Well Reaches 4500 Feet At Buxton
Drilling resumed beyond the 4500 foot level in Standard Oil's Buxton exploratory well. A barge with scientific and engineering gear remained aground in the channel enroute to the rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buxton
Standard Oil Company
High Point Rent Control Office Answers Hundreds of Questions
The High Point OPA answered common questions on rent regulations including when rent control took effect February 1 1946 how automatic rent reductions apply and how landlords may or may not raise rents. It covers eviction conditions notice requirements and where tenants should report violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
High -Point
Frank McInnis
OPA
McInnis
High Point
Rent Control Office
Funeral Rites for Mrs Susan Hartgrove Held at Green Street Baptist
Funeral services were conducted at Green Street Baptist Church for Mrs. Susan Fannie Hartgrove widow of Silas H Hartgrove who died at her son Fred H Hartgrove s home on Thissell Street. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. A female quartet provided music and Daughters of America offered flowers. Rev Julian S Hopkins and Rev W H Barker officiated. Mourners include the Hartgrove family and Green Street members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Hartgrove
Susan Fannie Hartgrove
Green Street Baptist Church
Julian S. Hopkins
W. H. Barker
South Side Baptist Church
B. C. Honeycutt
J. S. Hopkins
W. C. Brawley
Kathleen Malpass
M. C. Holton
Grady Memory
L. G. Jones
Clyde Lewis
Lindsay Morris
Claude Carter
Joe Bowles
Daughters of America
Collins
Oakwood Memorial Park
Hartgrove
Silas H. Hartgrove
Fred H. Hartgrove
Thissell Street
Funeral services for T T Hester former High Point resident
Funeral services for T T Hester were held Sunday afternoon at Green Street Baptist Church. The former High Point resident died from injuries suffered in an accident at the Mid-State silk mill in Red Springs while working as a loom fixer. The service was led by Rev. Julian Hop kins with assistance from Rev. W H Barker and Rev. Mr. Floyd. Interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery. Active pallbearers included Ed Thomas Norman Major Wade Baxley Lynn Brantley Floyd Chappell and Hal Hepler. Honorary pallbearers named M E McMahon Paul Spencer Ed Garner Eugene Jones Tom Harris George Call icutt B C Deal and Guss Campbell. Floral offerings were provided by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. F. Ross
William F. Ross
Greensboro
First Presbyterian Church
John Redhead
R. Murphy Williams
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
Green Hill Cemetery
Ross
Meadowbrook Terrace
South
T. T. Hester
High Point
Green Street
Julian Hopkins
Mr. Floyd
W. H. Barker
Billie
Novella
Floral Garden Cemetery
Ed Thomas
Norman Major
Wade Baxley
Lynn Brantley
Floyd Chappell
Hal Hepler
M. E. McMahon
Paul Spencer
Ed Garner
Eugene Jones
Tom Harris
George Callicutt
B. C. Deal
Guss Campbell
Black and White Skin Treatment Claims Fast Eczema Relief
An ad touts Black and White Ointment and Soap for eczema acne pimples and broken skin. It promises immediate antiseptic action and 25 percent success with a ten or twenty five cent price and a refund if not satisfied. Use directed. Vital cleansing soap recommended.
Tomlinson Street Closure Affects Local Manufacturing Site
City council closed Tomlinson Street from West High to West Commerce by request of the Tomlinson organization to expand its plant. The narrow street, unused by the public, was deeded to the company, which owns property on both sides. Expansion work will resume once materials are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Street
West High
West Commerce Street
Tomlinson Organization
Roy S. Braden
Tomlinson
West High Street
Fire Destroys Upper Floor of Fisher Street Home
Fire yesterday afternoon gutted the second floor of a residence at 214 Fisher Street owned by Mrs. J. L. Pete. Firemen battled flames for over an hour using 550 feet of hose as water damaged the lower floor. cause not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L
Fisher Street
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High Point Rent Control Office
St. Joseph
St.Joseph Aspirin
Acadia Lodge
A. F
A. M
Arch Masons
Wesnentar
F. Ellington
H. P. NG. Williams
Secy
Johns-Manville
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak St
Thomasville Lions
American Business
UCC
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Guilford Radio Service CO
West Commerce ST
Westinghouse Dealer Utility Appliance CO
S. Main ST
W. C. Brown Shoe Shop
Washington &I
Apple
Triangle
Pierce
David Bushnell
United States
Thomasville Age
Horace S. Haworth
High Point Red Cross
Red Cross
Edna Boone
Amy Buckner
Mina Wilson
Salvation Army
Cardus
SCC
J. W. Briles
Mt. Tabor Church
Florida
China
Manchuria
Nature
Carter
Tomlinson St
B. F. Thomas
302
Security Bank
Auto Oil CO
North Main St
Bob Sheloff
Jeff's Croos
N. Main ST
Washington
Sideloff Oil and Coal CO
W. Russel St
Main &T
N. Lt. Yarner & Son Agency
Pric
Ee Leeris Dependable Jeweler
South Main ST
Center Theatre
Commerce
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