Private Doe Thanks City For Cooperation
Private Joan FE Doe in Trinidad writes Mayor Kirkman praising High Point for support to soldiers. Junior Chamber of Commerce organized gifts to Port of Spain soldiers. two boxes of books and magazines were sent for Private John E Doe. Doe thanks the mayor and expresses hope the books arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan FE. Doe
High Pointer
U. S
Trinidad
O. Arthur Kirkman
High Point
Fetter
High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce
Port-of-Spain
John E. Doe
Doe
Mayor Kirkman
North Carolina
West Indies
Walter Edrick
Draft Boards Near End of New Review
High Point draft boards near completion of reclassification for registrants 1-H and 4-A after wartime outbreak. Board 5 reports they have virtually completed reviews for those originally in 1-H and 4-A, though delays affect other classes. Time for appeals and medical exams means current progress is not final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Japan
Germany
Draft Board 5
Howver
Jaft Board 5
No. 5 I
Ozment Sues Woodward for 5000 Over 1941 Auto Crash
John H. Ozment filed suit against Clarence T. Woodward seeking 5000 in damages for injuries from a December 20 1941 automobile collision at the Burton Street entrance to Highway 10A at 1 30 PM. Ozment says his car was struck after Woodward approached crest at 70 to 80 mph causing his vehicle to be knocked back several feet. An unrelated note mentions that producing each million automobiles uses 350000 pounds of Mohair from 87500 goats for upholstery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ozment
Clarence T. Woodward
Burton Street
Crown Hosiery Workers Donate Half Day for Red Cross
Crown Hosiery employees join a growing local effort by volunteering a half day of work for the Red Cross. The Saturday shift will contribute all receipts to the war fund, paid at time and a half as the company’s gift. War Fund chair H M Williard says this aid helps reach High Point’s 320,000 quota. G H Kearns is mill president and Amos A Kearns secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Kearns
Crown Hosiery Mill
Amos R. Kearns
Service Kits Needed For Forces In Atlantic Front
Bundles for America earns orders from Army and Navy for 100000 service kits to aid forces. Local chapter seeks $75 in two weeks with $1 kits. Donors to Mrs J O Hauschild. High Point branch names may appear in kits. Also alerts sight reservations for Sedgefield Inn fashion show and dinner dance. Steel industry adds silver to stainless steel to improve corrosion resistance.
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Bundles For
America
National
New York
Army and Navy
Atlantic
Latham
High Point
J. O. Hauschild
Sedgefield
Sedgefield Inn
NC Truck and Bus Owners Lag in War Dept Inventory Returns
In Raleigh February 12 a traffic advisory committee report shows about 40,000 of 138,000 North Carolina trucks and buses have not filed their inventory returns. The effort aims to provide emergency transportation data to the War Department, with follow ups and possible personal contacts if responses lag.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
War Department
L. G. Watters
Oklahoma
Texas
Florida
W. Vance Baise
Sai
Defense Council
Highway Traffic Advisory Committee
Deans Returns Here To Resume Duties In Army Status
High Point city official Deans returned from active duty to resume his post as juvenile judge and recreation commissioner. He had been stationed at Camp Wheeler to serve, but an asthmatic condition led the Army to place him in inactive status. Assistant Court Clerk Reitzel also went on duty before being sidelined by health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron D. Deans
United States Army
High Point
Deans
W. F. Bailey
Claude E. Reitzel
Fort Moultrie
S. C
Simeon Birth Brightens Burrus Memorial Hospital News
Mr and Mrs A J Tony Simeon announce the birth of daughter Carole Lee Simeon on Tuesday February 3 at Burrus Memorial Hospital. She is the former Bessie Hedrick. Also notes Transylvania College has temporarily abandoned intercollegiate football, a program played since 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lee Simeon
A. J
Tony) Simeon
Carole Lee
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Simeon
Bessie Hedrick
Lexington
Transylvania College
Auxiliary Firemen WANTED Volunteers for Fire Auxiliaries
Need strong agile men for volunteer auxiliary fire units with duties similar to regular crews. Training totals 42 hours including First Aid Fire Defense gas Defense general and drill. Local stations list current registrants and contact at Civilian Defense Volunteers Office 306 South Main Street.
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N. Wrenn
S. Wrenn
W. Green
N. Main
E. Davis
Civilian Defense Volunteers Office
South Main Street
Employers Urged to Aid Volunteer Emergency Workers
Fire Chief E K Ingram urged employers to allow volunteer auxiliary firemen and policemen to take needed time off for training without pay loss. He noted some sessions may require short absences but would be scheduled to minimize work disruption. Police Chief W G Friddle endorsed the suggestion as worthy and deserving consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Ingram
Aunxilary
Ingram
W_ G Friddle
Dorothy Thompson Faces Off With Provoking Blonde
New York report details a brief clash at a crowded East Side cafe between Dorothy Thompson the columnist and a large outspoken blonde. Thompson was bitten on the finger and kicked in the midriff before both left in a cab. witnesses note the confrontation began over admonitory remarks and escalated outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dorothy Thompson
Heil Hitler
East Side
Miss Thompson
Miss ‘Thompson
Red Cross War Fund Donations Update Shows Increased Total
The Red Cross War Fund total rose to 10210.87 with numerous contributors listed. Notable donations include Alma Desk Company at 200.00 and Hayworth Roll and Panel Company at 100.00, while individuals gave smaller amounts such as 10.00 and 50.00 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross War Fund
E. T. Harrison
Liles Chevrolet
J. W. Clinaré
Hayworth Roll and Panel Company
Alma Desk Company
Rationing Of Coffee Sugar Started Here
Rationing of coffee sugar began in Charlotte cafes with one teaspoon per serving, triggering some complaints and a few walkouts. Across the state, cafes in Charlotte and other cities report similar limits as more eating establishments plan to adopt the practice soon. Wallace Martin, Columbia theatre manager, is highlighted as a highly enthusiastic patron who cheers shows to the point of hoarseness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Charlotte
Carolinas
News Gazette
Wallace Martin
Columbia Theatre
Martin
How To Play Gin Rummy Grow Your Card Game Interest
This article introduces Gin Rummy as a nationwide craze and outlines basic rules. It explains that gin rummy is a form of rummy where the goal is to form sets or runs, with sets of three or four cards or sequences in the same suit. It defines terms odd cards and complete hand and notes melding practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Wood
New York
Knickerbocker Whist
Tycho Brahe’s Golden Nose Story
A legendary tale says Tycho Brahe, the Danish astronomer, lost a nose in a duel and wore a gold prosthetic thereafter. He supposedly carried a cement-like substance to secure the replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tycho Brahe
Thomas Lamb Killed When Struck By Train
Thomas C Lamb 52 a Jewell Cotton Mill employee and Thomasville resident died after his auto was hit by the Piedmont Limited northbound train at West Main Street crossing near City Ice and Fuel Co. He was taken to City Memorial Hospital but died. Survivors include daughter Flora and six brothers, two sisters and a grandchild. funeral set for Saturday at Country Holiness Church near Randleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thomas C.lamb
Jewel
Piedmont Limited
Southern
Pasenger
West Main Street
City Ice and Fuel Company
Lamb
City Memorial Hospital
Russell
Randolph County
Z. E. Lamb
Amanda Loflin Lamb
Flora Lamb
Home
M. C
John Lamb
Greensboro
Jim
George Lamb
Randieman
Sallie Allred
Central Falls
Maggie Lamb
Randleman
Ministers to observe daylight saving time in Thomasville
Rev. Lee F. Tuttle, president of the Thomasville Ministerial Association, announced that the local ministers voted unanimously to observe daylight saving time in all church services. Schools and some plants have shifted hours, but ministers prefer uniform service times to reduce confusion during war time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Lee F. Tuttle
And More Trouble As Thrifty Drivers Face Glass Hazard
Reported across Greenville D C fraught with rationing concerns motorists encounter broken glass scattered on pavements at eighteen spots over about two and a half miles, creating hazards for drivers and pedestrians alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
D. C
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NEW
Bataan
West Point
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Military Academy
Crown Hosiery
Charike
North Main Street
First Methodist
Mp—Church
Marvin L. Slate, M. D
Blonde
United States
BY William E. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
Thomas Lamb
East Guilford Street
Country Holiness Church
Rancheman
Rose Furniture CO
S. Main
N. C
East Main Street
Thomasville, N. C
Fayetteville Street
Asheboro, N. C
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