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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1942

Page

2

Archie Fowler Ordered To Serve Three Months

Archie Fowler 38 of 105 Briggs Avenue was given a 90 day suspended sentence on a prohibition violation. Convicted in 1941, he must stay out of Guilford County for 12 months, pay $25 and costs, and avoid further trouble as part of the sentence.

Archie Fowler Briggs Avenue Harriss Jarrell Fowler D. C. MacRae Guilford County Morganton Jarrell Hoodaging Hoase Nolle George Baldwin Fast Washington Jean Williamson Hobson Carl. Robbins Manguny L. C. Kev Winston-Salem C. H. Henderson North Main John Grady Grayson Carying Will Davis Mooyer Collie Hampton Taft von Cannon Lake Alma Usbrook East Lexington R. W. Slate E. Glenn -Cook East Green Ray William Cox

Cold in North Carolina with mountain snow tonight

Colder conditions move into North Carolina as snow hurries into the mountains tonight. Interior regions are expected to see temperatures at or below freezing as the system progresses. The forecast notes sharp drops and continued wintry conditions across higher elevations.

North Carolina

Highways Killers Revealed In North Carolina Study

A North Carolina highway safety study analyzes 1 375 fatal drivers, showing 214 are Negro, 60 percent of crashes on rural roads, and 667 urban killers. Licenses held by 1 125, 34 without. Among drivers, 294 with over 10 years experience. 83 women among 1 251 male killers. Drunk driving figures split by impairment, with 1 075 not drinking. Majority of fatalities involve ordinary cars. trucks and buses fewer. Most crashes occurred on paved roads in daylight with clear weather. Concludes speed drives highway slaughter. Five hundred private station wagons to serve as war ambulances in Baltimore.

Ceraain North Carolina

Waynick outlines World War progress and wartime costs

Capus M. Waynick of The Enterprise spoke to the High Point Exchange Club at the Sheraton outlining the war’s trajectory in North Africa, Russia, and the Pacific. He warned of costly sacrifices but forecast Allied victory and a richer future, noting skilled labor shortages and the impact on daily life. E. C. Glasgow presided.

Capus M. Waynick The Enterprise High Point Exchange Club Sheraton Hotel Bill Robinette North Africa Pacific Turkey Waynick E. C. Glasgow

Allied naval losses under Axis air and sea assault

The communique reports enemy aircraft contact with Allied forces and states five air attackers were definitely shot down while four more were probably destroyed. It cites German claims of direct hits on two British naval vessels and two merchant ships north of Tobruk, plus an Italian claim of sinking a British destroyer and other vessels in a major convoy from Alexandria to Malta.

Tobruk Alexandria Malta

Washington Birthday Production Duty Urged

The War Production Board urges no shutdowns on Washingtons Birthday. Managers and workers should treat February 23 as a full production day to support war needs. If plants face terms disagreements, work now and settle later with WPB assistance. honor George Washington by sustaining full output.

Washington Tms War Production Board George Washington

India in Crisis Divided Over Defense and Independence

The article discusses British India and native states mobilizing for defense amid a push for full independence led by the Indian National Congress and Mohandas Gandhi. It notes secrecy over troop distribution, a unified defense appeal, and the split between peaceful nationalists and extremists as Britain faces a critical political crossroads.

India British India London Indian National Congress Mohandas Gandhi Mahatma

Wesley Memorial Hosts Midweek Victory Hour Service

Ash Wednesday marks Lent as Wesley Memorial Methodist Church holds tonight’s Victory Hour at 7 30 led by Rev C E Rozzolle who will speak on The Pulpits Jesus sed in suis Preaching. The service initiates the forty seven day Lennon season.

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church C. EB. Rozzolle Jesus

Basic Defense Set Ups In High Point Plants

W. F. Bailey announced the establishment of basic defense set ups in 119 High Point industrial plants, with plant coordinators to work with central civilian defense authorities. About 14 500 workers are covered. each plant will form internal defense groups trained to handle emergencies.

High Point W. F. Bailey Bailey Defense Adams Millis Corporation T- C. Langley Alma Desk Company Charles E. Hayworth American Bakeries George W.sutton W. L. Hefner Amos Hosiery Mills W. E Bill) Price Armstrong Caddell Face Veneer Company Marie M. Caddell Auman Casket Company E. W. Auman Automatic H. T. Douglas Bales Hosiery Corporation A. K. Bales Briges Manufacturing Company George Black Burton Richard R. Johnson Caman Furniture Company E. W. Kirkman Carolina Container Company C. T. Ingram, Jr Carolina Cotton Batting Company Odell Brown Carolina Machine Company R. W. Myatt Carolina Master Craftsmen Fred Hicks Carolina Spring Corporation Roger Edwards Carolina Upholstery Company W. A. McGhee Carolina Veneer Company H. Swain Carrick Carving Works J. R. Carrick Childress Hugh, Inc D. E. Cannady Clinard Milling Company Gilbert Cloverdale Dye Works Olin Mc A. M. Rankin Dickson Wood Carving Company F. F. Dickson Eastern Chair Company Glenn Wotlin J. F A. L. Ellison C. Sechrest Fli J. E. Gibson Frye Manufacturing Company H. Frye Furniture Day Harold Bass Globe Parlor C. R Barrier Glenn J. W. VanLoan Marsh Furniture Company Coke Miller McKenzie Face Veneers Company Nachman Spring Filled Corporation John H. Foley National Upholstery Company National C. C. Stout Parker Brown Lumber Company A. Scott Parker Parker Paper Company J. B. Fink Pearson Sanding Machine Company Leon Stinson Peerless Flooring Company J. A. Johnson P. L. White Peerless Veneer Company G. A. Palmer L. Stanton Silver Kait Robert Silver Simmons Mills W. D. Simmons Slane Trower Haworth Snow Lumber Company S. L. Rodenbough Spaugh Paper Company F.D. Kearns South Side Lumber Company W. A. Coneland Tate Furniture Company C. H. Miller W. Potts Terry Hos Ry Mill

Bill limits on entertainment funds for civilian defense bill

In Mount Airy on February 18 unknown fire damaged Low Gap school about 18 miles west of town. The blaze at 2:30 a.m. gutted the building leaving only brick walls. The gymnasium nearby escaped serious damage.

Mount Airy Low Gap

Notable Names in Local Manufacturing Firms List

A long list of local business figures and company connections appears, naming persons such as L. R. Terry P A Thomas Car Works J. W. Thomas Clarence Schultiess Thomas Gas Generator Corp Henry A Betts Thomas Mills Jack Thomas Tomlinson of High Point and many others across industries like furniture hosiery upholstery brick and veneer. The roster includes executives from Triangle Hosiery Triangle Upholstery West Furniture and D H Furniture among others.

L. R. Terry P. A. Thomas Car Works J. W. Thomas Clarence Schultiess Thomas Gas Generator Corporation Henry A. Betts Thomas Mills Jack Thomas Tomlinson High Point Ralph Rochelle Triangle Hosiery Min J. Pauli Williamson Triangle Roy McDowell Tri City Dunbrick Company P Paul Sanders West Furniture Company Lee Switeh Wagner Paris Veneer Company L. R. Malone Wayne Trademark Manufacturing Company T. F. Frienschner Welch Furniture Company C. W. von Drehle Wilson Whitener Knob Company Floyd Wilson Cummins Electric Chemical Company T. L. Hunter D. & H. Furniture Company Lewis Smith High Point Boiler and Tank Company Dan Stanley J. A. Lester Manufacturing Company J. A. Lester Reliable Manufacturing Company W. L. Woodetl the Stampagraph Company A. H. Kimble Thomas Upholstery Company J. M. Thomas

Efforts To Carry On WPA Projects In High Point

Citizens Advisory Council of the Works Progress Administration plans to continue worthwhile WPA projects in High Point if federal funds become available. Projects include nursery schools at Highland and Emma Blair, sewing room, housekeeping aid, lunch room, gardening and canning programs. The council, led by Curtis Smithdeal, will expand to include one member from each civic club. next meeting is March 19 at 5 p.m. at the Elwood Hotel with M. T. Lambeth to outline the committee’s work.

High Point Citizens’ Advisory Council Works Progress Administration Curtis Smithdeal Highland Ootton Mill Missy Eleanor Blair Melvina Martin Kearns Street Leona Kilburn Evelyn Stirewall Emma Blair School Citizens’ Advisory Committee Elwood Hotel M. T. Lambeth

Burma front reports new Chinese thrust toward Chiengmai

A military communique described an unconfirmed report of Chinese troops crossing the Thai frontier toward Chiengmai, a Japanese base in northern Thailand. The Burma road supply area saw fierce combat with Japanese attempts and Indian Gurkha counterattacks, while Allied air forces struck Japanese airfields and supply lines in northern Thailand, Salween, and Martaban areas.

Burma Chiengmai Bangkok Thailand United Nations Japan Biin Bitin Salween Martaban Royal Indian Air Force Rangoon

War News: U S Vessels and Threats Reach Home Front

Reports from the war front describe enemy barges sunk and no Allied plane damage. A Japanese bombing at Cabcab en refugee camp killed 18 women and 3 children, with 13 women and 9 children wounded. President Roosevelt warned of possible attacks on U S shores, including New York and Detroit, and Alaska. The destroyer Shaw, once listed as lost, arrived on the west coast after a 2000 mile voyage to be repaired for active service. German U boat base speculation in the Caribbean adds to the tension.

Cabcaben Department Canal Zone Caribbean Pacific United States Shaw Pearl Harbor Hawait Hawaii Navy Honolulu Knox Roosevelt New York Detroit Alaska Bai

New York Stocks and Interment Notice

The report notes Feb 18 closing stock activity in New York at 2 p.m. with 11 o'clock daylight saving time. The obituary states interment will follow in the church cemetery and the family requests the casket not be opened at the church.

New York

R M Clodfelter Taken By Death

Thomasville notice of R M Clodfelter 91 retired farmer of Wallburg died Tuesday after a long illness. Born January 23 1851 in Davidson County he married Mary Ann Wyre in 1876 who died March 3 1931. Survived by three sons Joe Clodfelter Morganton Eugene Clodfelter Kernersville Roby Clodfelter Wallburg one brother Lorenzo Clodfelter High Point two welten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements listed with J C Green and Sons Funeral Home and Shady Grove Methodist Church.

Thomasville Ramsome Myers Clodfelter Wallbur Davidson County David Clodfelter Nancy Myers Clodfelter Mary Ann Wyre Joe Clodfelter Morganton Eugene Clodfelter Kernersville Roby Clodfelter Wallburg Lorenzo Clodfelter High Point Friedburg

Brazil not to declare war after steamer torpedoing

Officials say the Brazilian steamer Buarque was sunk off the U S coast by an axis submarine creating a serious situation but Brazil likely will not declare war yet. Rio awaits reaction, while Brazil has already broken off relations with the axis and may protest officially. Roosevelt dismisses such reports as rot during a press conference.

Rlo DE Aneiro United States Brazil Long Lago Aruba Washington Rio de Janeiro Latin Republic Germany Knox Pearl Harbor Roosevelt

Peterson's Ointment Advertisement Claims Quick Relief

A vintage ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a quick remedy for eczema itching, pimples, red blotches and cracked skin. It promises money back if one application fails to delight and claims use for itching between toes.

Noone Peterson

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