Legion Plans $150000 Veterans Center Here
Sam McKinney aged 108, a former slave visiting his daughter in High Point, reflects on life. He reads the Bible, hunts wild ducks, and recalls a Civil War era upbringing near Fort Mills, South Carolina. He has outlived wives and raises faith, humor, and hard work as keys to longevity.
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Sam McKinney
Annie Strong
Lester Strong
High Point
Sam
Fort Mills
S. C
Mecklenburg County
Wesley McKinney
Guilford Medical Society Meets Tonight at Sheraton
Guilford County Medical Society convenes in the Sheraton hotel ballroom at 7 p m with Dr William R Pitts of Ilotte as guest speaker on Management of Head Injuries He served as a neuro surgeon in Africa and Italy with the 38th evacuation hospital alongside Dr Sorge T Wood society president Both have recently been released from military service Dr L L Wilkinson is secretary.
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Guilford County Medical Society
Sheraton Hotel
William R. Pitts
Ilotte
Pitts
Africa
Italy
C Sorge T. Wood
Guilford County Society
L. L. Wilkinson
John Marshall Discovers Gold at Mill California
John Marshall uncovers gold at Mill in California in a brief mining find noted by the local press. The short item records the discovery and situates it within the ongoing Gold Rush era activity in the region.
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John Marshall
Ee Mill
California
Tenants Told To Avoid Controversies In Rent Control
Tenants were urged to avoid disputes with landlords over rents after rent control began in High Point. Frank McInnis advised tenants to pay the demanded amount and obtain receipts, and to file overcharge claims with the rent control office. Eviction actions must be reported to OPA with magistrates cooperating in the program.
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Frank McInnis
State Rent Control Executive
McInnis
High Point Rent Control Office
Post Office
Rent Control Office
United States
High Point
OPA
Two Big Permits Issued For Building
City building inspector issued two commercial permits totaling about 24500 dollars. D A Cecil received one permit for a retail store apartment on South Main Street costing 12500 dollars. Another permit went to D A W E and G D Cecil for a furniture plant on Prospect Street costing 12000 dollars.
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D. A. Cecil
South Main Street
D. A
W. E
G. D. Cecil
Prospect Street
Miss Talbert Transferred to Local Social Security Office
Miss Jessie Talbert has been moved from Gastonia to the local Social Security office. She began duties this morning and has served on the Social Security board for a little over a year. Her home is in Concord.
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Jessie Talbert
Gastonia
Talbert
Social Security Board
Concord
Family Bureau outlines monthly activities and needs
The Family Service Bureau reported its monthly activities at the board meeting led by president Mrs. Valette Harriss. It noted services are available to all community residents, addressing family maladjustment and problems threatening family unity, with nine practical nurse requests and five for hospital equipment last month.
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Family Service Bureau
Board of Trustees
Jake Harris
W. E. Mitchell
E. C. Criddlebaugh
H. P. Morrison
C. M. Allred
W. D. Simmons, Jr
Roscoe Adams
Lynwood Smith
W. B. Hall
Wilbur Hutchins
Elizabeth Hunsucker
Margie Wagner
Renovation Delays at Old Pickett Home for New Library
Work on converting the Pickett house into the High Point public library encounters early delays. City leaders cite budget limits and structural issues, with heating, flooring, and lighting costs forcing adjustments while officials hope books can start moving by mid next week.
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Pickett
High Point Public Library
Roy S. Braden
Sam Strickland
Braden
Strickland
Elizabeth Gurley
Packers Needed for Volunteer Clothing Drive at Warehouse
H P T and D warehouse tonight seeks volunteers to pack about eight thousand pounds of clothing donated in the victory clothing drive. Judson C Wood says assembly at 7 30 PM. Committee includes Judson Wood and leaders from the American Legion Exchange Lions Civitan and Woman's clubs plus local railroad and cooperative officials. Carolina Container Company donates cartons for shipping.
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H.P.T
Victory
Judson C. Wood
Wood
American Legion
M. L. Patrick
Exchange Club
E. R. Outland
Lions Club
J. T. Bruton
H.P.T. and Dailroad
B. G. Leonard
Civitan Club
R. L. Freeman
Cooperative Club
Blake Thompson
D. T. Yow
Harry Doctor
A. H. Whitley
A. M. Terry
Bus Fire Near High Point Forces Quick Evacuation
A Carolina coach company bus traveling from Greensboro to High Point caught fire just east of High Point yesterday afternoon near six. Passengers escaped using rear and front doors. Fire extinguishers failed to stop the blaze until a passing truck deployed a larger extinguisher.
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Carolina Coach Company
Greensboro
High Point
Library Reopens Delayed by Exterior Problems
Braden announced a plan to fix exterior issues before the library reopens. A definite reopening date cannot be forecast yet. Shelving and rearrangement after books are moved will require staff time. progress announcements will appear in the press.
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Braden
Miss Gurley
Judge Rives Enters Race For Congress
E Earle Rives on leave from the municipal court announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the sixth district. Known as Scrubby, he served 21 months overseas with the judge advocate general's department and plans a vigorous campaign in Alamance Orange Durham and Guilford counties.
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E. Earle Rives
Municipal County
Bero
Rives
United States
Judge Advocate General's Department
France
Greensboro
Carl Durham
Chapel Hill
Alamance
Orange
Durham
Guilford
Judge Advocate General's Department of the Army
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Washington
Supreme Courts of Military Justice
Inducting Civilians for High Point Veterans Center Drive
Local American Legion officials announce a $150000 goal to fund a citywide recreation center for all High Point veterans. Congressman Carl Durham will speak at a mass meeting Monday night at 8 pm, with a ceremony to induct civilians into the drive.
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American Legion Post Today
High Point
Carl Durham
Cty
Legion
Veterans Center
Durham
Legion Post
Chestnut
Alfied Streets
South Main Street
High Point considers housing standards amid shortage
City Manager Roy S. Braden warns that 50 prefabricated homes will not solve High Point’s housing crisis. He cites war material shortages as driving deterioration of rental properties and urges revival of a minimum housing standard ordinance to force upkeep and long term improvement.
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High Point
Roy S. Braden
Braden
Fuure
Two High Point Firms File Certificates
Certificates of incorporation filed today with the secretary of state show two High Point firms. McGhee Upholstery Company seeks a furniture business with authorized capital of 100000 and subscribed stock 300, issued to W. A. McGhee Estelle C. McGhee Clyde Pendry of High Point. Southern Upholstery Company also intends a furniture business with authorized capital 100000 and subscribed stock 300, issued to J. W. Sate T. M. Stanton W. A. McGhee of High Point.
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Secretary of State
High Point McGhee
W. A. McGhee
Estelle C. McGhee
Clyde Pendry
High Point
Southern
High Point Considers Rental Housing Standards
City manager notes many High Pointers live in unhealthy quarters and says setting a minimum rental standard would curb slums and raise living standards for all residents. Braden calls the move progressive and aimed at improving housing conditions citywide.
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High Point
Braden
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Pete Fapeure
Wagger
Yours
Elwood Hotel Cor
Guilford Medical Society
Sheraton
Family Bureau
Soviet Union
Sonne
I . Marvella
Elwood Hotel
Judge Rives
Congress
Congressman Durham
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