Retirements Replace Top Posts On Local Rail Line
F Cannon retires after 56 years with the High Point Thomasville and Denton railroad company as comptroller. R Glenn Calicutt named comptroller and purchasing agent, with John T Bruton promoted to assistant general freight agent. Cannon, 75, hailed as a competent leader with deep rail experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J F. Cannon
High Point
Thomasville and
Aton
R. Glenn Calicutt
John T. Bruton
Cannon
North Carolina
Connelly Springs
Rutherford College
Richmond and
Danville
Asheville
Southern Railway Company
The
Southern Railway
Carolina and
Main Street Methodist Church
Association of American Railroads
Woodmen of the World
Order of Red Men
Calicutt
and D Railroad
Allcutt
Asheboro
Bruton
Fred J. Flagler
Florida
LaSalle Extension University
Southeastern Express Company
Concord
High Point Lion's Club
High Point Traffic and Transportation Club
North Carolina State Guard
First Baptist Church
Hooks Motor Line Sold and Renamed Simpson Motor Lines Inc
The Hooks motor line at 927 Millis Street has been sold and now operates as Simpson Motor Lines Inc with Dr H H Simpson of Burlington as founder. J L Roth was the original owner and the transfer, including franchise rights, has Interstate Commerce Commission approval. The firm keeps 15 tractors and will continue long distance service within 100 miles of High Point and to New York City with the same personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Comam
Roy S. Braden
Lovelace
Ingram
Public Safety
Hooks Motor Lines
Millis Street
Simpson Motor Lines, Inc
H. H. Simpson
Burlington
Hy An
J. L. Roth
T. E. Gilliam
W. S. Simpson
J. C. Chandler
Food price shifts in the southeast and Winston-Salem
Prices in large eastern cities rose 0.9 percent from mid November to mid December, while Winston-Salem saw only a 0.1 percent gain. Compared with January 1941, the city’s food bill was up 51.9 percent. Cereals and bakery products rose 0.2 percent, fish 0.1 percent, meat and poultry mixed with declines in beef veal pork ham and chicken. Dairy products eggs fats and oils also showed gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
North Carolina
Atlanta
Bureau of In Statistics
U. S
Win-Salem
Oak View Grange installs new officers in ceremony
Newly elected officers of Oak View Grange were installed at Oak View school in a ritual led by Lee Meredith of Trinity Grange. A quartet from Trinity Grange performed music as Judson Ruth, the new worthy master, urged a strong turnout for the February fourth Thursday meeting. Chaplain H. King pledged support, and retiring officers were recognized after service dating to the Grange's 1944 founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
View Grange
Oak View
Lee Meredith
Trinity Grange
Trini- Grange
Hise Harpe
Edith Marks
Theodore Roberson
Jon Haworth
Judson Ruth
Grange
H. King
Executive Board
Oak View Grange
Joe Blair
S. D. Clapp
Trinity Age
P. M
Key Club Presents Magic Show at Local Junior High
Classics of Magic will be given by A. Coke Cecil, a well known local magician, Thursday night at the junior high school under Key Club sponsorship. Performance starts at pm. A door prize will be awarded to one audience member. Tickets on sale at Ingram's pharmacy Jeff's drug store junior and senior high school and Ray street school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Coke Cecil
Key Club
Ingram’s Pharmacy
Jeff's Drug Store
Ray Street
Boy Carrier Boy Saves Charlotte Building Fire
Joe Ervin a 16 year old newspaper carrier awakened residents and rang the fire alarm at an apartment building in Charlotte saving the structure from extensive damage. Firemen credited him with saving the building early today during his morning rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Joe Ervin
Open Bids On Three City Items Tuesday
Bids expected to exceed 10000 dollars will be opened in Tuesday’s city session. The key item is a new street flusher to replace a 23 year old model. Other items include 3024 feet of cast iron pipe for water lines and 1000 feet of 2.5 inch fire hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Perry Street
W. D. Croom Joins McDaniel Lewis Firm
William D. Croom of Raleigh recently out of the army joins McDaniel Lewis and Co. of Greensboro as an investment dealer. A former University of North Carolina athlete and securities salesman in eastern North Carolina, he will reside in Greensboro and specialize in municipal trading of corporate securities. It is believed Norsemen America may be involved by January 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Croom
Raleigh
McDaniel Lewis and Co
Greensboro
Croom
University of North Carolina
North Carolina
Police Chief Seeks Two Detectives for Overworked Bureau
High Point Police Chief J. A. Lowdermilk plans to ask for two additional detectives in the next budget to handle the heavy workload of the detective bureau. The unit has been understaffed since two plainclothesmen returned from wartime duty, leaving seven when eight were prescribed, and the fingerprint division faces bottlenecks without extra help.
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Bureau of Investigation of
High Point
J. A. Lowdermilk
Lewis Willgms
Braden
Director of Public Safety
Lowdermark
Detective Bureau
Armed Services
Williams
C. C. Stoker
Police
Stoker
Orce
Local Firm Cecil Inc Receives Certificate of Incorporation
Thirteen certificates of incorporation filed in the state secretary office include Cecil Inc of High Point forming a furniture business with capital stock of 100 000. Also listed are J L Davis Hosiery of Greensboro a general mercantile business with 100 000 authorized stock and 300 subscribed stock and For-Fyter s Sales and Service of Greensboro selling fire fighting equipment with 50 000 authorized stock and 300 subscribed stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil, Inc
High Point
Guilford County
J. L. Davis Hosiery
Greensboro
Iaethariana Capital
J. L. Davis, Davis, Jr
Nell Davis Abels
Nor
For-Fyter
Citizens Urged To List Rooms For Veterans
Local citizens with spare rooms are urged to register at the veterans information center at 244 South Main Street to help ease a housing shortage for ex servicemen and their families. The center will open an emergency file for veterans only and keep information confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Veterans’ Information Center
South Main Street
Veterans’ Advisory Council
Virginia Ryan
Miss Ryan
District Scouting Committee To Meet At Sheraton
The High Point district committee of the Boy Scouts of America will meet Monday at noon at the Sheraton hotel. B W Hackney Jr scout executive announced plans for the upcoming summer camp session at Camp Uwharrie will be laid at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Boy Scouts of America
Sheraton Hotel
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Camp
Uwharrie
Hackney
Allen Jay Church to Hold Sunday Services With Mabry
Allen Jay Church announces minister L Mabry former U S army chaplain will conduct 11:00 am service and 7:30 pm evening service Sunday at Allen Jay Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L. Mabry
Wake Forest
U. S. Army
Allen Jay Baptist Church
Gripes Rise Over Lump Sum Life Insurance Policy
The speaker notes ongoing complaints about a national service life insur ance policy that does not pay a lump sum to beneficiaries upon the insured's death. The issues center on affordability and the policy's payout structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service Life Insurance
Clara Lee of Duke Heads Methodist Student Group
Clara Lee of Duke University yesterday was elected president of the North Carolina eee students conference, succeeding N. C. State entinee. Other officers named include Mary Jane Brown, Joe Bryant, Joe Lasley, and Bennett. The conference weekend featured a banquet, communion service, and sermon by Dr. Leroy er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Flynn
Woman’s College
Rosa Lancaster
Eastern Carolina Teachers College
Jimmie Deas
State College
Hazel Cousin
Flora Macdonald College
Marie Johnson
Greensboro College
Christine Crawford
Brevard College
Joe Bryant
Jane Sanders
Meredith College
Joe Lasley
Guilford College
Mary Jane Brown
Louisburg College
Dot Stoltz
Ethel Johnson
Bennett College
Clara E. Lee
Duke University
Marie
Clara Lee
Woman's College
North Carolina
Eee
Barbara Shellsmith
Rosa Alice Lancaster
E.C.T.C
Marie Hurlocker
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
First Methodist Church
Leroyer
Emory University
Library Moves Books to New North Main Site
Elizabeth Gurley, librarian, says moving equipment to the new North Main Street library starts Monday with some weeks of work ahead before opening. The staff will assess shelving as books fit downstairs while some items may go upstairs. Linoleum has been moved and fluorescent lighting installed. repairs and painting have improved the space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Enes
Many Cases To Be Heard In Criminal Term
One hundred fifty two cases are docketed for trial in the municipal criminal court jury term next week. Eleven dozen fifty two cases will be called Tuesday morning and forty two on Wednesday. Davis and other defendants face jury trial waivers or continuances. Davis, James Town constable, is charged with driving drunk and previously a jury failed to reach a verdict. A. L. and Marion Grayson Hazzard are set for assault charges against publisher Wade P. Renfrow at a football game last fall. Normal temperature for some birds is 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Criminal Court
Charlie Winfield Davis
Jamestown
Davis
A. L
Marion Grayson Hazzard
Wade P. Renfrow
Vets Center Campaign Postponed
The American Legion sponsored drive for a city veterans center is moved to June 15 1946 per Phil A Warner chairman advisory board of the community chest. The delay honors the Girl Scouts Red Cross and YMCA campaigns and sets plans during the interim with a Veterans Day event under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Phil A. Warner
Community Chest Organization
Warner
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
YMCA
Community Chest
Memorial Veterans Center
Puello
Corane
Wivers
City Purchasing Dept Buys Wide Range In Six Months
The city purchasing department issued 986 orders totaling $29,978 in six months, with the largest $7,046 pumps for the water plant and a 14 cent nails order for city hall. Purchases covered from pencils to puttees, gasoline at 15.95 cents per gallon, and bids on two proposed projects. The department plans to improve delivery and price, and may source from surplus federal goods, noting no need for mules or horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vassie Wilson
Wilson
Water Department
Home Building Priority Blanks In Demand Here
Secretary Frank Sizemore of the chamber of commerce says interest in new dwelling units is rising. The office has exhausted its initial supply of National Housing Authority priority forms used by builders to request priority on building materials. A limited supply will be available Monday after being mailed from the district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
National Housing Authority
Sizemore
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F. Cannon
John F. Cannon
W. D. Croom
McDaniel Lewis Firm
America
Allen Jay Church
Duke
Methodist
Wilson O. Weldon
Loemker
United Nations Organization
High Point Memorial Hospital
Wilbur W. Hutchins
Edith Moore Sherrod
Joseph Hawkins
W. R. Peters
I. T. Mann
Mrs. Sherrod
Doris Alverson
Hazel Cashatt
Phyllis England
Carolyn Frye
Peggy Scism
Ruby Burge
Helen Shropshire
Juanita Yarbrough
Helen Goforth
Frances Crawford
Vondle Mennis
Ruby Tuck
Gladys Shepherd
Mrs. Hawkins
Vivian Russell
Nancy Slate
Pauline McAbee
Ruby Pegram
Sybil Cooke
Bertha Kopczynski
Martha Blue
W. Wilbur Hutchins
Elise McNeill
Eulene Wright
Olene Reynolds
Mary Cheek
Thelma Dellinger
Ann Beck
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