Board Five Reclassifications List Changes for WW II Draft
The document lists numerous personnel reclassifications by the Draft Board Five. Names include James F Hooks Horace M Simmons Robert F Grady and others shifting from 4-F to 2-B(F) or other classifications and from 1-A to 2-B or 4-F to 1-A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Hooks
Horace M. Simmons
Robert F. Grady
Golden Parker
Clyde M. Everhart
Roy M. Hood
Anise L. Holmes
James A. Weant
William T. Chaplin
Bessie F. Haney
Shelley W. Moon
Gray H. Shore
Thurman R. Wood
Joe H. Hepler
Cigarettes Must Be Put On The Counters
New York February 12 Daniel P Woolley regional OPA administrator said after a meeting with tobacco jobbers that starting early next week stores will place cigarettes in plain view on counters not hidden. He estimated only 60 to 70 percent of 1943 cigarette supply would be available this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel P. Woolley
OPA
Wooley
Historic questions test and city sale notice
One minute test answers include 1939 for the dirigible Hindenburg, 1943 visit years by King George and Queen Elizabeth, and C P Rogers with 1911 flight time. A public auction sale of land in High Point NC is announced by Mayor Arnold J. Koonce for February 19 1945 with payment terms and bid rejection rights.
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Hindenbourg
King George
Queen Elizabeth
England
United States
Canada
New York
Pasadena
Cal
Public Auction Notices in High Point for City Land Lots
On January 30 1945 Arnold J. Koonce announces auctions of Lot 7 Commerce Street Property Subdivision and Lot 28 Roland Park Plaza in Guilford County North Carolina. Bids must be cash or 20 down with balance over sixty months. City reserves right to reject bids. Auction at City Hall 11:00 A M February 19 1945.
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City of
High Point
N. C
High Point Township
Guilford County
North Carolina
C. C. Hassell
N. B
Greensboro Road
Davis
Hassell
Arnold J. Koonce
Commerce Street
Office of Register of Deeds
Roland Park Plaz
Barney Baxter Sets Out To Find Lost Parents
Barney Baxter leaves with plans to locate his mother and father lost on an Arctic expedition. He refuses to abandon Gopher Gus, the elderly foster guard, sensing the old timer cannot be left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
Gopher
Gus
The Parson and Chaplains Guide Our Spiritual Path
Readers are urged to seek peace of mind and quiet reflection in churches and chapels everywhere from Main Street to country churches. The piece argues the nation’s spiritual needs are met by diverse congregations and that chaplains and parsons will guide a more abundant life for all who serve and endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Tabernacles
Jesus
High Point
Parsons
Willowbrook Street Cave-ins Prompt Engineer Concerns
The third cave-in on Willowbrook St in a year concerns City Engineer Carlton Kirkman as a truck overloaded with about 25,000 pounds caused pavement damage. Garage crew freed the vehicle but the reason for subsidence remains unclear with earth sinking roughly 25 feet below the surface.
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Willowbrook St
Carlton Kirkman
Service Men Receive Multiple World War II Honors
Air Medal awarded to Lt. Col. Oscar P. Moffitt Jr for rescue crew service during the Kiska mission on March 15 1943. Other recognitions include Combat Infantryman Badge to Pvt. John C. Fritz Bronze Star to Odell W. Watkins and Good Conduct Medal to an aviation engineer in the Mediterranean Theater. Multiple soldiers return stateside as they recount overseas service in Europe and the Pacific.
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Fairview St
Mediterranean
States
Emmette Albritton
James C. Borland
Rt. 3
John David
Willowbrook St
P. BE. Grubb, Jr
W. Green St
Bennie F. Hensles
E. Green St
Sgt
Obediah Ingram
Leonard St
Pvt
Allen R. Grubb
Rt. 1
England
First Army
Belgium
J. C. Grubb
10Th Engineers
France
Dat
Edwin 8. Brown
Arch 5
15Th Aaf
Italy
Pfe
Willie M. James
W. Russell St
1St
Allied Airborne
William W. Land
Prospert St
Henry L. Smith
Philippines
Irvin G. Angel
Stokesdale
David BE. Pleasant
Thomasville
T . Vernon N. Dennis
Unity
Dorsey Hundley
Lawrence Hundley
China
Robert Hundley
Air Corps
Pfc
Oscar Hundley
Seventh Army
Cpo
Floyd Hundley
Merchant Marine
Veterans' Committee Names High Point Advisory Council
The High Point Veterans Advisory Council formed an employment committee to aid returning service members. Co chairs are Charles L. Kearns of Crown Hosiery Mills and T. Y. Rochelle of Globe Parlor Furniture. Members include four Corrigan Glenn R Ward EB Logan Chitwood and W J Spencer. The panel advises on veterans entering new fields or undertaking specialized tasks after injury.
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Charles L. Kearns
The
Crown Hosiery Mills
T. Y. Rochelle
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
W. E. Mitchell
Corrigan
Glenn R. Ward
EB. Logan Chitwood
W. J. Spencer
Mr. Mitchell
High Point Plans Refunding Bond Sale At 2 Percent
City Hall of High Point plans selling 3.335 million dollars in refunding bonds next month hoping for interest at or below two percent. The city seeks to back debt service with net revenues from the electric utility, risking diversion of utility profits to libraries parks and playgrounds and other public needs. The council also exempted the health department from civil service and will use the state merit system for staffing with a 14156 dollar annual grant from the State Board of Health. Police report the dim-out has not increased disorder and that results appear positive so far.
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High Point
Local Health Department
Local Civil Service Commission
Health Department
State Board of Health
City Health Department
Deaths in High Point area list names and ages
The weekly High Point death list includes Johnnie Kay Causby infant, Frances L. Coman 92, Fannie Duggins 516 Carter St, Robert Hunt 55, Faye Mann infant, A B Moore Rt 5, Johnnie William Pendry Thomasville, Billy Pitcher 7, Hubert Robbins Thomasville Rt 1, Ada Scarlette near Thomasville, Grover Thomas 52, Townson infant, C M Welborn 72 Kernersville Rt 1, Grover Tullis 52, Roland White Jr infant, plus Alfred Holden family of Highland Village forced to flee a fire.
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High Point
Johnnie Kay Causby
John P. Causby
Alfred St
Frances L. Jarrett Coman
Thomasville
Fannie Alice Duggins
Carter St
Robert EB. Hunt
Trinity
Faye Nell Mann
B. Mann
Allen Jay
A. B. Moore
Kernersville
Rt. 1
Grover C. Tullis
W. Green St
Roland C. White, Jr
Roland C. White
Cedar Lodge
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Board Five
Arthur B. Bailey
Gordon S. Eaves
Sam Proctor
James H. Grant
Charles N. Farrington
James W. Slate
Hermat Huggins
Charles P. Moore
Hubert Scott
Billy T. Bryant
Robert R. Hedrick Jr
C. P. Rogers
Chesterfield
Tim Tyler
Spud
Tim
Osten
Lone Ranger
Blondie
Mandrake
Zerar
Snuffy
Narca
Capitol Hill
Tokyo
Rosewater
Donald Duck
DOE
Mickey Finn
Dan Wshooey
Wes
Pete
Ray
DR Stooge
Phil
Mickey
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Flanagan
Barney Baxter
Yessir
Skagway, Alaska
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Sitka
Palooka
Buzz Sawyer
Christy
Etta Kett
GEYE
Publis
Und
Service
Lt. Col
Oscar P. Mof
Mr. Kirkman
H. Theo Lewis
Asheboro
Stone
Main St
Burmatindia Theatre
Veterans’ Committee
High Point Veterans
Ory Council
Alfred Holden
Highland Village
High Point News
Edgar Snider Snider Printing Co
Grace Flower Shop
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