Accidents Drop as Rationing Tightens in 1943
The article reports a 50 percent drop in accidents and property damages as rationing tightens. W Vance Hofler warns of larceny risks, calls for secure storage of ration books, and High Point plans coordinated action with state and national authorities to curb violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wash
Tioning Board
W. Vance Hofler
North Carolina
Yeserday
Cash
Hofler
Nash
Igh Point
Drunk arrests lead December police report totals
The December police report shows 142 drunk arrests, 48 traffic infractions, and 43 larceny or theft cases, with stolen property valued at 6441.24, of which 5070.31 was recovered. Offenses totaled 365 for the month across categories such as burglary, auto theft, forgery, gambling, and drunken driving, plus miscellaneous services.
Commissioners Meet Tomorrow in Guilford Courthouse
The County Commissioners plan a routine monthly meeting at 10 a.m. in the Guilford County Courthouse Greensboro announced chairman J Ed Millis. Millis said the agenda covers routine business.
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Guilford County
Greensboro
J. Ed Millis
Millis
Six-Month Construction Costs Drop in High Point Permits
The mid fiscal year report from July 1 1942 to January 1 1943 shows High Point building permits totaling $389 284, down from $495 145 for the full year ending July 1942, indicating a nearly half million dollar reduction per the Building Inspector FE K Ingram.
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FE. K. Ingram
Ingram
Autoists Urged to Display 1943 Tag In High Point
In High Point drivers must display the new 1943 state license tag starting today or face arrest and fines. The local state patrol said no extensions were granted while the Carolina Motor Club reported 1707 state licenses sold yesterday, close to year end totals. City tags go on sale Monday with four inch square plates, and the 1943 city tag requires a 1943 registration card.
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High Point
Nash
Hofler
High Point Board
State Patrol
The
Carolina Motor Club
Navy and Marine enlistment may not affect local drafts
Local draft quotas remain uncertain as boards report mixed results on enlistment releases. Board 4 has no Navy or Marine requests while Board 5 sees several registrants planning to join as sailors or Marines. Quotas for January are heavy and inductions begin mid month for married and single men, with 18 year olds scarce for Board 4.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Local Board Number 6
Board 4
Jere Sloan
Coast Guard
Dhafe Board 5
Sloan
Naval Forces
Board Five
United States Navy
Commdr
Charles B. Neely
North Carolina
Antique shell wounds Abilene youth
A 7 millimeter shell fragment, carried by 14 year old John Sublett, severely wounded him when it fell from a wall. The relic shell’s impact caused serious injury in Abilene Texas, with authorities investigating how such an old ordnance remained in the area.
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Abilene
Tex
John Sublett
Young Sublett
High Point Faces $10 Million Airplane Plant Prospect
Behind The Record notes a proposed $10,000,000 airplane assembly plant eyeing High Point. Most furniture firms back the project, one dissenter offers man hours but is branded a lone wolf. Promoters seek guaranteed man-hours to secure the factory, amid fears a saboteur could derail the plan and threaten High Point’s gain.
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High Point
Aone
James M. Freeman Dies In Thomasville
Funeral held at Freeman home on Broad Street with Rev. J A Cox and Rev. T R York in charge. Quartet provided music as pallbearers named L M Gallimore, Jesse Grubb, Jasper Johnson, Turner Ferguson, Joe Gardner, Webster Dunning. Interment followed at Red Hill church cemetery near Greensboro.
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Thomasville
James M. Freeman
Broad Street
J. A. Cox
T. R. York
L. B. Rule
C. C. Roberts
Richard Jarrett
Ida Mae Bean
L. M. Gallimore
Jesse Grubb
Jasper Johnson
Turner Ferguson
Joe Gardner
Webster Dunning
Red Hill Church
Greensboro
Publisher Jordan enters Senate primary bid
William Henry Jordan a weekly newspaper publisher from Efland became the first candidate in the primary for the United States Senate. He plans to canvass the state and announce a platform including temperance Red Cross subsidies and an agricultural program. He favors public railroad ownership, conscription for war, opposition to war as a means of settling disputes, and state manufacture of alcohol at fair prices.
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William Henry Jordan
Efland
United States Senate
Jordan
Lans
Federal Agency Workers Bring a Melting Pot to High Point
The Demobilized Records Branch of the Adjutant General’s Office has relocated to the Southern Exposition Building in High Point. Personnel from Maine to Kansas reflect a widespread national mix. Workers praise High Point hospitality and say Washington remains their first love, with social life limited there. Miss N C Sonderberg notes 24 years with the branch.
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Martha Warner
United States
High Point
Adjutant General’s Office
Southern Exposition Building
Marjorie O’brien
Maine
Maryland
Virginia
Idaho
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Kansas
New York
Pennsylvania
Washington
Kiwanis Club Names 1943 Committees
High Point Kiwanis President Lee F. Schaner announced the 1943 committee slate. Appointments include Agriculture Dan Hayworth Attendance E C Cridlebaugh Boys and Girls Work J A Johnson Business Standards L C Matton Membership E L Chitwood Inter club Relations H M Bryant Kiwanis Education N M Harrison Music H G Bell Publicity Walter Hester Public Affairs M W Nash Underprivileged Children S D Gibson Churches B C Harmon House Committee H O Williams Reception E C Dillon Program J A Kidd Special Projects J W Lindsay.
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High Point Kiwanis Club
Lee F. Schaner
Dan Hayworth
E. C. Cridlebaugh
J. A. Johnson
L. C. Matton
E. L. Chitwood
H. M. Bryant
Kiwanis
N. M. Harrison
H. G. Bell
Walter Hester
M. W. Nash
S .D. Gibson
B. C. Harmon
H. O. Williams
E. C. Dillon
J. A. Kidd
J. W. Lindsay
Dutton Promoted to General Superintendent of HPTD Rail Line
Lawton B. Dutton named general superintendent of the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad by General Manager O Arthur Kirkman. Dutton, formerly car shop foreman for 17 years, succeeds the late W B Warner. Kirkman also promotes G W Watson to locomotive shop foreman as the railroad plans consolidating shops for efficiency.
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Lawton B. Dutton
Igh Point
Thomasville
Denton
O. Arthur Kirkman
Dutton
H. P. T. & D. Railroad
W. B. Warner
Board of
School Commissioners
University of Wisconsin
Kiwanis Club
High Point
Kirkman
G. W. Watson
Watson
Kananisae
H. PT & Railroad
December postal receipts show gains over 1941 figures
The High Point Post Office reported December 1942 receipts of 35,335.87 dollars, up from 31,037.59 in December 1941, a gain of 4,298.28. For Oct–Dec 1942, receipts totaled 78,932.62, up from 75,457.15 in 1941, a gain of 3,475.47. Annual 1942 receipts were 261,514.76, down from 272,401.19 in 1941, a yearly loss of 10,887.43. Postmaster S. C. Clark cites war-time effects on stamp sales and hosiery orders.
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S. C. Clark
America
High Point
Earlier Closing Hours For High Point Five and Ten Stores
High Point merchants discuss closing Saturday hours at 6 30 pm for five and ten stores with mixed views. M J Katz of Charles Store favors earlier closings aligned with department stores while awaiting Greensboro meeting results. G N League of Kress argues Saturday night trade is vital and closing could hurt business. Other managers echo cautious support or link decisions to peers. Public opinion could drive final policy as officials weigh the impact on workers and revenue.
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M. J. Katz
Charles
High Point
Katz
Greensboro
G. N. League
Kress
League
H. W. Chandler
McLellan's Dime Store
Cooperation In Safety Drive Reduces High Point Traffic Losses
High Point cut total traffic fatalities accidents and property damage by nearly fifty percent in 1942 from 1941, credited to public and motorist cooperation in the local safety campaign. Police Chief W G Friddle praised enforcement and noted reductions in injuries fatalities and property damage across most accident types. Two pedestrian deaths occurred in 1942 and the total property damage dropped to about 13 000, with commendations from state and national police officials and a hope for further 1943 gains.
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High Point
W. G. Friddle
Friddle
Chief Friddle
Cicero Smith
Tryon
Green
W. S. Hensley
Blair Park
Guilford Tax Registrations Get Good Start
Guilford County tax listings opened strongly with 483 taxpayers registering on the first day and 135 via mail. Tax supervisor Troy R. Short noted staff increases and urged yearlong cooperation to avoid end of listing congestion, with late hours 7 to 9 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Guilford County
Troy R. Short
Short
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