Merchant Seaman Pleads Guilty to Robbery Assault
Robert Casiner Pawlaczyk an 18 year old merchant seaman from Detroit received a five year prison term in Guilford County for burglary assault and larceny connected to a January 3 dawn break at M J Harris High Point barber shop. He admitted entering an adjoining apartment stole clothing and $30 and struck Harris and his mother with a frying pan after failing to find money. Police caught him about an hour after the crime was reported. He said he came from Charlotte after a quarrel with his bride of four days and planned to sail to California February 10.
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Greensboro
Robert Casiner Pawlaczyk
Detroit
Michigan
M. J
Jake) Harris
High Point
Guilford County Superior Court
Jacge — Hamilton
Morehead Ty
Pawlaczyk
Harris
Charlotte
California
15Th Aaf
S/ Kermit L. Reynolds
Shelton Street
North Carolina
Cerraldo
Italy
15Th Army Air Force
Reynolds
Gerbini
Sicily
Toulon
France
Sgt. Reynolds
Army
Hart
Harlingen
Nolds
Southern Oil Transportation Company
Kermit L. Reynolds
Walter Hester Speaks On Scouting To ABC Club
Life Scout Walter Hester Jr representing 1,880 Uwharrie Council Scouts told the American Business Club at the Sheraton Hotel during a weekly dinner about scouting’s impact on youths. He urged volunteers to fill leader gaps as many former leaders join the armed forces.
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Walter Hester, Jr
Uwharrie Council
American Business Club
Sheraton Hotel
Boy Scouts
Iica
Senamatiind
Gilbert Clinard
D. A. Rawley
Henry Foscue
Brooks Reitzel
World Day Of Prayer Plans Forming In High Point
High Point civic groups organize the World Day of Prayer observance to be held at First Baptist Church on Friday February 25 from 1 to 3 PM. Mrs H W McCain and Mrs W F Clayton lead planning with Mrs M McMurray Mrs Wilson Weldon and Mrs Charles Sheloff in charge.
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High Point
High Point Council of Church Women
First Baptist Church
H. W. McCain
W. F. Clayton
Ciaof
Aity
M. McMurray
Wilson ‘Weldon
Charles Sheloff
Bond Auction Promises Fancy Premiums At Center Theatre
Despite weather, Joe Hollingsworth and Hugh Smart expect a full house for the premiere of Gung Ho at the Center Theatre. Tickets limited to war bond purchasers. excess tickets offered to those buying bonds. Auctions offer prizes from furniture to nylon hose, with a Victorian chair and a sterling bracelet among items. Bond totals climb toward High Point's $3.87 million goal. state sales reach 58 percent of NC quota. Children will begin a war bond treasure hunt to convert stamp books into bonds with prizes, including a center theatre pass.
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Joe Hollingsworth
Hugh Smart
Center Atre
Randolph Scott
U. S. Marine Corps
Premis
BTC 10
Greensboro
Frank Sizemore
High Point
Sizemore
Wilson
C. T. Leinbach
Winston-Salem
State War Finance
North Carolina
Center Theatre
Suit for $10,000 Filed Against Greensboro Man
Frances R. Yakley of High Point filed a $10,000 damage suit in the High Point division of superior court yesterday, naming James H. Stone of Greensboro as defendant. Velma Myers of High Point already sues Stone for $25,000 over injuries from a December 18 automobile accident alleging Stone’s negligence.
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High Point
No Help Slated For Income Tax Payers In H P Before Feb 15
The article notes deputies in North Carolina offices will not aid High Point residents before February 15 while Greensboro staff continue assisting through March 15. Officials cite heavy workloads and a 30 day aid limit, with plans to deploy additional help to High Point later.
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H.P
Herbert McKeithan
Greensboro
In Revenue Department
A. Lee Gibson
McKeithan
North Carolina
Gibson
Ernest Welch
High Point Internal Revenue Office
C. H. Robertson
Internal Revenue
High Point
YMCA Membership Drive Postponed to April
The YMCA says its annual membership campaign will be delayed until April due to the fourth war loan drive and the Red Cross campaign. Jimmie Bulla, president of the white youth center, spoke at a luncheon. Finance and activities committee reports were reviewed. Letters from former panel now in service were read.
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Red Cross
YMCA
Jimmie Bulla
White Youth Center
Pane
Robberies and Auto Thefts Reported in City
Police investigated two robberies and two automobile thefts. Mrs. Cora Walker's camera valued at 50 dollars was taken from her West Russell Street home. S. W. Hockaday reported a thief stole a set of socket wrenches worth 7 dollars from his parked car near the Thomas Hosiery Mill.
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Cora Walker
West Russell Street
S. W. Hockaday
Route Four
Thomas
Hockaday
A. M. Walker
R. P. Witherspoon
Alfred H. Kimple
North Main
A. L. Hazzard
English Street
Broadhurst Theatre
Mrs Finch Clears Personal Bonds In High Point Court
Mrs Nancy L Finch paid 250 in personal bonds at High Point Municipal Court leaving 50 still due. The discharged bonds totaled 250 for six individuals including Marshall Poplin Beatrice Holloway O L Sally Charlie Suggs and Paul Holbrooks.
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Nancy L. Finch
High Point Municipal Court
City grants permits for garage and residence work
Leslie Gurley received permission this morning from the city inspector to build a garage at a cost of 185 dollars and to repair and repaint a residence at 2130 Edgewood Street for 120 dollars.
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Edgewood Street
Leslie Gurley
BPOE Lodge Marks 76th Birthday With Fireworks Friday
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks celebrates 76th anniversary at local lodge with a 6 30 p m barbecue supper and open house. February birthdays honored along with past exalted rulers and life members. Four new members to be initiated and a business meeting to follow. Sergeant John H. Mickey of Route One earns Oak Leaf Cluster and Air Medal in South Pacific service.
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Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Agg Om B. Aten and
Spencer
Ernest T M. L. Sechrest
Hamlett
Wm. L. Jordan
E. W. Kirkman
J. C. Kaneer
H. A. Millis
D. C. Maurer
J. J. McMurry, Jr
Owen Reece
S. O. Schaub
R. H. Sechrest
David L. Stanton
P. C
Coke Cecil
L. A Wagner
D.ee Maurer
R. R. Ragan
James R. Willis
W. D. Simmons
I. B. Dunn
J. N. Wright
Jack Burris
G. R. Farr
J. G. Goldston
Dixie L. Griffith
J. V. Allen
C. A. Hayworth
J. van Sheetz
Edward McClements
John H. Mickey
J. W. Mickey
Route One
Mickey
Army Air Corps
Millard F. Harmon
U S. Army
South Pacific
Jamestown
Army
Negro Arrested For Home Brew Incomplete Batch Guilty
McKinley Simms of Day Street pleaded guilty to possessing five gallons of home brew he said was not fit to drink and not for sale. A 100 pound nail keg was found in his bedroom. Judge D C MacRae gave four months to begin any time within two years at the court’s discretion.
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McKinley Simms
Day Street
Simms
D. C. MacRae
Divorce Filed In High Point Court
Orpha C. Edwards sues Roy Edwards in High Point Municipal Court alleging two years separation. Complaint notes the couple has been separated since February 6, 1942.
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High Point Municipal Court
Orpha C. Edwards
Roy Edwards
Piraeus Seaport Ranks Fourth in Mediterranean Tonnage
Piraeus, the major Athens seaport, held fourth place in Mediterranean tonnage before the war, reflecting its cargo capacity and regional importance.
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Piraeus
Athens
Entered Apprentice Degree Announcement
The notice invites members and visitors to an Entered Apprentice degree ceremony on Thursday February 10 at 7 30 P M with cordial invitation extended to all.
City Utilities Revenue Gains in January Report
City utilities show January revenue of 68 429 20 up from 64 402 71 year prior while expenditures rose to 26 435 74 from 24 973 77. The city serviced 9 906 electric and power meters and 8 070 water meters with 273 electric connections and 147 cut offs. water connections 122 and 96 cut offs. At the abattoir 268 cattle were slaughtered, up 30 from last January. veal slaughter rose by 79.
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J. L. Perkins
Slaughe Ie
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Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
P. P
Tony
Garner
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ABC
Walter Hester
Sauare
Lear
Esa
Sgt
N. Main St
Telephone
J. Sears
R. M. Hales T. R, Sullivan Paul Byrum
North Main Street
Bpoe Lodge
Acadia Lodge
T. Bennison
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Insulating Board
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
J. C. McCoy
Security Bank
Central
West Broad Street
Max Bones
Orage
W. CG
WN. C
At & Washington
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Main &T
Hedgecock
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward Street
W. C. Brown
North Wrenn Street
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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