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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1944
Page
10
London reports on jet propelled aircraft teasing aviation fans with lost hats and curious mishaps. The piece notes birds sucked into intakes, cows seeking warm air near test fields, and various humorous accidents as secrecy surrounds new propulsion tech.
Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No. and Meets on Tuesday at 7 30 P M. Members urged to attend and visiting Sovereigns warmly invited. John T Bruton Consul Commander FNGAR Johnson Financial Secy.
Prosecuting Attorney T. W. Sprinkle cited the odor of witnesses breath as a reason to delay municipal court. The case involves John Henry Truesdale, 30, charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening Ella Cook with a pistol and striking her. The case is continued to Wednesday.
Estelle Dora Belle Thompson five-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs H N Thompson of 1326 Silk Street died at the home shortly after nine o'clock this morning. She was born February 2 1939 and is survived by her parents a brother Donald L of High Point grandfather W H Thompson of Mt Gilead and grandmother Dora Maness of High Point. Oral arrangements are incomplete.
Janice Faye Ferrell infant daughter of Mr and Mrs T M Ferrell of 1210 Shelton Street Greensboro died this morning at Sternberger hospital born February 5 1944 funeral services to be held this afternoon from Hayes Chapel in Pittsboro
With two days left in the fourth War Loan drive, High Point near the $500000 goal within 2830 as officials press workers to lift E bond sales. Drive leaders urge converting defense stamp books to bonds, expedited by bank or post office returns, while weather concerns loom over canvass completion. Total to date reaches 3 512 670 23 with High Point at 3 865 500 quota.
Funeral services for Clyde T Shaner were held at Yow's Funeral Home Sunday afternoon with Dr. C. E. Rozelle of Wesley Memorial church officiating. A quartet sang two selections and Mrs Bascom Whitaker played the accompaniment. Pallbearers listed include C T Inigrem Herman Smith John Walker Hiram Armentrout Rodney Snow Phil Grandjean Collier Ellis Carter Dalton J A Hart. Interment followed at the home place Monday morning.
Funeral services for James Adison Leach 79 of 812 E Lexington Ave were held Sunday after a Saturday morning death at home Officiating pastors included RK Honeycutt Rev O L Ruth and Rev Hoy L Fesperman Interment at Floral Garden cemetery Pallbearers from Guilford council of the Jr OVA M were J F Hart J E Horney R C Plummer R G Calicutt J W Lambeth and J L McMahon Leach a nephew of the late Dr Braxton Craven founder of Trinity Cell and former Trinity president
Mrs. Martha Jane Coleman 82 former High Point resident died at her daughter Mrs Minnie Taylors Greensboro home at 12 10 Sunday morning She was widow of Samuel Coleman born Davie county November 14 1861 Survived by daughter Mrs Taylor and son Walter Coleman Two brothers Frank Taylor Pink Taylor Kernersville a sister Mrs Israel Lawson Eel Creek Twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren Funeral services Tuesday at Lebanon Methodist Church with interment in Lebanon Cemetery Body to remain at Sechrest Funeral Home until 1 30 Tuesday afternoon.
In Greenville South Carolina on February 14 three military planes collided during a weekend review. The crash killed nineteen soldiers with the wreckage bursting into flames as the formation went down near the parade ground at the army air base.
Leatherneck troops, once skeptical, now back the admission of women to the Marine Corps. A year after they arrived, women train others, fill home posts, and perform roles from clerks to radio operators, aviation support, and maintenance, doing nearly everything except frontline combat.
Mail to John Burgess Albert Weavil of draft board five at 2038 West North Avenue Baltimore Md returned unclaimed. Feb 26 pre induction physical appointment to be reported. Call local board office 2940 with current address to forward mail.
Charles H Ridge husband of Mary E Ridge Route Three graduated last week from the U S naval training station Great Lakes Illinois with rating of seamen first class The ceremony marks completion of training at the Great Lakes facility for service members in the Navy backlog.
D C MacRae imposed two day jail terms in Municipal Court this morning for drunkenness. Defendants include Helen Anderson 43 Negro of 1415 Furlough Street and R L Spoon 42 of 700 Arch Street.
The census estimates over 250000 teachers earned less than one thousand dollars during the 1942 43 school year. This signals widespread low pay in education as wartime labor demands rise and budgets tighten across districts.
Police booked three men and four women on morals charges after early morning arrests. Louise Russell, 21, of High Point, was found in a Sheraton Hotel room with three soldiers and charged with occupying a room for immoral purposes. H. W. Hilliard, 30, and Susie Brown, 32, were arrested at College Street Inn for immoral conduct with Brown. Oscar Adkins, 36, and Daisy Emmons, 37, of Thomasville, faced immoral room charges and false registration at College Street Inn. Dorothy Grist, 21, of Thomasville, also charged with immoral room use. all cases proceeding today.
City Manager Roy S Braden said he would review the low level awnings in the Main Street business district. An April 1 1912 ordinance requires seven feet of clear space from the lower edge and imposes a five dollar fine with daily offenses. Fire Inspector E K Ingram and Police Chief W G Friddle coordinate enforcement duties.
North Carolina fire chiefs will convene in Salisbury March 8 and 9 to discuss mutual problems. State Fire Inspector Sherwood Brockwell calls the situation increasingly critical as experienced personnel leave for the armed forces and other work. High Point reports about 40 percent inexperienced staff after early wartime losses. L. H. Davis plans pre induction exams.
City firemen put out a house fire that damaged two rooms in a residence occupied by J. L. Williams at 843 Hoover Street during Sunday morning subzero conditions.
Florida reports its busiest winter season despite travel woes as OPA gasoline officials warn tourists may be denied fuel for return trips. Many auto travelers are advised to store cars in Florida and use trains home. Hotel demand rises with army navy needs as St Petersburg records surge in winter visitor registrations.
Dr W A Smart urged NC Methodist students and First Methodist church as the conference closed. He warned a world war era fosters brotherhood and unity, stressing Christians must build a peaceful neighborhood amid global change. Over 200 students attended, with Rev Weldon presiding and R Harold Hipps elected conference president for next year.
William Jordan Carlisle 42 a Nash County native and Norfolk Navy Yard employee died early Sunday after falling from a truck and being struck by a car on route 170 near Portlock Norfolk County officers said Carlisle, who moved to the area three years ago, was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Van Carlisle of Nash County.
Traffic conditions were slippery but orderly with no serious accidents reported by noon. Sgt. Ben Ridge noted few crashes from slick streets while Public Works Director T. C. Kirkman said garbage collection was abandoned this morning but may resume with improved driving conditions this afternoon.
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