Women Plan Red Cross Drive Ahead of War Fund Push
On national Red Cross Day the local women’s division met at the Sheraton to finalize plans for a March drive aimed at raising funds for a 200 million war fund. The group, led by Mrs Robert D Davis, targets 1699 dollars for its quota and previews the March of Time film At His Side to rally support.
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Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund
Sheraton Hotel
Globe
Henry A
Foscue
High Point
Robert D. Davis
Horace S. Haworth
The
Acadia Lodge 674 Special Communication Notice
Acadia Lodge 674 invites Master Masons and visitors to a special communication for the Master Mason's Degree on March 1 at 7 30 PM. Members and visitors are cordially invited to attend at the lodge.
Dwindling Oil Sparks Coal Research Efforts
The article notes shrinking crude oil reserves and expanding coal research led by A. C. Fieldner. It cites projects from Battelle and Carnegie Tech on coal gas without by products, coal based plastics, synthetic fuels, dyes, and rubber. It envisions postwar uses like coal derived gasoline and plastic bodies for future automobiles.
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Schuyler Allman
New York
King Coal
VAST
A. C. Fieldner
U. S. Bureau of Mines, Fuels and Explosives Service
Unitedates Coal
Bituminous Coal Research, Inc
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus
Ohio
Carnegie Institute of Technology
University of Illinois
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Julian E. Tobey
Divorces Granted After Jury Ruling In City Court
One divorce and one annulment were granted by jurors in city court today. Ruth McPherson Bullins was granted a divorce from S W Bullins after two years of separation. Ada Hayes Goss was granted an annulment from Raymond Goss on grounds he already had a wife at the time of marriage.
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Ruth McPherson Bullins
S. W. Bullins
Ada Hayes Goss
Raymond Goss
Goss
Civitans Hear Progress Reports At Luncheon
The Boo ige oe club held a luncheon at the Sheraton with a round table discussion on progress reports. Blake Thompson presided as chairmen from committees on interrelation of clubs auditing finance grievance endorsement public affairs publicity constitution and by laws entertainment fellowship attendance and objectives spoke. Guy Leonard's team won the attendance prize.
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Sheraton
Blake Thompson
Guy Leonard
Uncle Sam Puts His Laundries On Wheels
In World War II a clean shirt and bath are vital to keep soldiers in fighting shape. The U S Army medical staff urge cleanliness to prevent wound infection as Troymobile laundry units travel with troops. More than 1 000 units operate in Africa Italy Iceland and the South Pacific. Sixteen mobile laundries form a company washing for about 4 000 men. With 75 overseas mobile companies the capacity serves an army of over 3 000 000 men of the laundry service.
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New York
INS
U. S Army
Africa
Italy
Iceland
South Pacific
British Water Tanks Turned into Junk Dumps Amid War Rationing
Emergency water tanks across Britain, built to aid firefighting, have become dumping grounds for scrap and even vehicles. London and Nottingham tanks yielded hundreds of tons of debris, prompting appeals to the public to stop dumping and warnings of possible imprisonment or fines. Authorities note risk to children and tank integrity, with past incidents of deliberate damage and punctured tanks.
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London
LNS
Britain
National Fire Service
Nottingham
Sheffield
Ministry of Home Security
N.F.S
City Manager Investigating Allegations Against Chief Friddle
City Manager Rey S Braden is conducting a private inquiry into charges of misconduct involving Chief W G Friddle. He has questioned several people including Friddle and plans a private hearing in the manager's office within days. The mayor and city council were informed in an executive session last Thursday. Friddle, a 23 year police veteran and 12 year chief, faces potential action and will be allowed to confront accusers at the hearing. He is eligible for retirement next year.
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Rey S. Braden
W. G. Friddle
Senden
Friddile
Braden
Friddle
Police Department
Rtment
Black Market in North Africa Floats on Stolen US Goods
North Africa’s black market thrives by siphoning US items with prices for sugar, oil, and cigarettes skirting official controls. The report describes rationed butter, milk, pepper, and liquor sold at inflated rates, with Arabs and natives driving the illicit trade and a restaurant owner illustrating the supply chain.
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United States
Docks Lit as Ships Fire Off Yugoslav Coast
Along the Yugoslav coast two schooners were set afire south of Split. Spitfires damaged five troop trains south of Split with heavy enemy casualties. Four locomotives were destroyed or damaged. Allied aircraft including Kittyhawks Thunderbolts and Baltimores destroyed two locomotives north of Rome and attacked a railroad station and freight cars in front of the Eighth Army line.
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Split
Blaze Extinguished in Car at 220 Willowbrook
Firefighters doused a morning blaze in a car owned by Z J Walser at 220 Willowbrook caused by a short circuit in the motor. Damage was slight. The United States now provides about 95 percent of aviation fuel used by the United Nations.
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Z. J. Walser
Willowbrook
United States
The
United Nations
Captain Miller on Furlough in City
Capt. C. H. Miller stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri spends a few days here with his wife Mrs Leslie Miller and relatives. He expects to be here until next Saturday.
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Miller
City
C. H. Miller
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Leslie Miller
Seaman Second Class Jack Willis Returns from Leave
Seaman Second Class Jack Willis returns to his base after a 21 day leave with his wife on Greenway Drive. Willis is a former wholesale produce dealer local to the area and is now stationed at Sampson New York with the Navy.
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Jack Willis
Greenway Drive
Mr. Willis
Sampson, N. Y
Navy
Sound Films Aid Army In Soldier Instruction
At Fort Sam Houston Texas training films teach fundamentals from manual of arms to drill with a focus on visual learning. Films cover weapons, transmission theory and service customs while film strips and lectures supplement outdoor instruction.
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
INS
Joe
Signal Corps
Enang
Port Sam Houston
Truk Raid Reveals Japanese Weaknesses in Pacific Defense
Vice Admiral Spruance leads a carrier strike on Truk with goals to hinder air interference at Eniwetok and assess Truk strength. American pilots report sinking multiple ships and a light cruiser, while a daring rescue demonstrates Japanese air opposition dwindling.
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Wareng
Chin
Truk
Raymond A. Spruance
Eniwetok Atoll
Marshalls
Adm
F. C. Sherman
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific
Sherman
Truk Lagoon
China
High Point FWA Winston-Salem Office to Close March 31
The Feder Works Agency will close its Winston-Salem office March 31 as land acquisition work for the San Cooper hydro electric project moves to Richmond. About 15 staffers are affected with transfers planned to Richmond and High Point operations while construction is deferred and materials are secured for possible reopening.
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High Point Hydro
FWA
Winston-Salem
Richmond
Feder Works Agency
Nissen
FWA Power Pro
Mississippi
Annou
Markwell
Witon-Salem
Winston-Sal
Ward D. Cater
San Cooper
Charleston
Carpenter
Wton-Salem
St Pkers
Cater
High Point
Thomas L Iding
Winston-Sa
Pvt Pliskin’s Death in Action In Italy Notified
Thomasville report states Pvt. Aaron Pliskin killed in action in Italy on January 30. His parents, unaware of the death, have not been notified, and the father suffers a heart attack in a Miami Beach hospital. Messages of condolence were discouraged to avoid distress.
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Pvt
Pliskin
Italy
Thomasville
Aaron Pliskin
Miami Beach
Fla
Two New Police Cars Delivered To City
Two new Plymouth 42 model sedans were delivered to the police department and will be radio equipped and commissioned soon. They were purchased from Gate City Motor Company by the city council. Earlier in the month new Dodge sedans were set to the department. Older cars will be advertised for sale. A city utilities truck under $1000 was announced to replace worn equipment.
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Police Department
Gate City Motor Company
Frank Wilbern Dies Suddenly in Norfolk at 37
Frank Wilbern 37 a special recruiter for the U S Civil Service commission died suddenly yesterday at his Norfolk home from a heart attack. He was a Coast Guard reserve lieutenant commander sent to High Point to recruit for the Norfolk navy yard. Officials said he was to return to High Point tomorrow. Funeral planned for Wednesday.
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Frank Wilbern
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Norfolk
Wilbern
Coast Guard
High Point
Norfolk Navy Yard
U. S.ment Service
Notice of Dissolution and Name Change of Carolina Furniture Co
Partnership of Carolina Furniture Company dissolved as O L Brower withdraws. Business will continue as Carolina Furniture Company run by M C Wade and R L Day who now have authority to contract for the partnership. Creditors to pay to Wade or Day. February 28, 2937.
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Carolina Furniture Company
M. C. Wade
R. L. Day
L. Brower
O. L. Brower
Carolina Furmt Company
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