Non-Interest War Certificates Sell in Canada and March of Dimes
Canada issues non-interest bearing certificates to fund the war. About four million dollars in such certificates have been sold to individuals, corporations, labor unions, and savings institutions. A spontaneous “march of dimes” movement has begun as citizens mail in loose change, about fourteen hundred dollars so far, prompting the government to organize a nationwide campaign to collect more dimes.
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Dominion of Canada
J. L. Isley
SULTAN OF JOHORE CALLS MALAYA TO UNITY FOR WAR
Sultan Ibrahim of Johore, returning with his young sultana Marcella Mendl, urged Malay Indian Chinese and British residents of Malaya to unite as Britain does in the war effort. The 67 year old ruler spoke in Singapore after arriving from London where he wed in November. He dismissed German bombing as less severe than perceived abroad.
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Britain
Singapore
Sultan Ibrahim
Johore
Marcella Mendl
British Malaya
Sultan
London
Adlerika Quick Relief for Intestinal Gas Pains
An Ohio reader reports fast relief from intestinal gas pains with Adlerika. The ad claims rapid results for delayed bowel action and urges readers to buy at Mann Drug Stores today.
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Adlerika
C. B.ohio
Mann Drug Stores
Chamber Of Commerce Officers Re-elected For Another Year
Joseph Reuben Allred three months old was found dead in bed at his parents home 411 Kearns Street at 10 Sunday morning cause of death probable heart attack He was born in High Point October 11 1940 son of J R and Dorothy Basinger Allred Surviving are parents grandparents and relatives Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 from The Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist with Rev R W Tedder and interment in the church cemetery
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Joseph Reuben Allred
Kearns Street
High Point
J. R
Dorothy Basinger Allred
J. R. Allred
Joe Basinger
Arthur Allred
Hickory Chapel
Sweet potato origin debate bogs down authorities
Officials dispute the sweet potato’s origin with competing claims that it hails from tropical America or the East Indies, delaying consensus on its classification and history.
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Tropical
America
The
East Indies
Water Use in Steel Industry Consumes Vast Volumes Daily
The steel industry consumes about 4 billion gallons of water daily to produce steam and operate coal machinery and related processes.
Chamber of Commerce reelects officers and names 22 directors
At the Sheraton Hotel today the Chamber of Commerce re elected 1940 officers J W Poole president C T Ingram Sr vice president W C Idol Sr treasurer and Frank Sizemore secretary. A 22 member board of directors was chosen for a one year term led by R T Amos Nathan Ayers Carter Dalton and other names. The group also discussed a joint birthday party tied to the South Furniture Exposition Building expansion both set to mark their 21st anniversary on the 15th with a planned anniversary party at the Sheraton Hotel.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
J. W. Poole
C. T. Ingram
W. C. Idol
Frank Sizemore
Brest Struck By British Bombers In Twilight Raid
London reports a coastal command raid on Brest in German occupied France. A small force of Blenheim bombers damaged docks and an air field while repelling German fighters. One German fighter was shot down and a British bomber narrowly escaped damage. A destroyer in Brest harbor was hit in a separate Saturday strike.
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France
London
Brest
Air Ministry
Coastal Command
British Dominate North Africa as Tobruk Fall Tightens
Allied sources report over 25 000 Italian prisoners with 45 light and five medium tanks captured as Graziani’s 250 000 strong North African force suffers heavy losses. Australian troops break Italian defenses near Bardia. nearly 6 000 prisoners taken first day and last holdouts reduced by hand to hand fighting.
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High Command
Tobruk
Graziani
Bardia
Associated Press
Pythons Show Stronger Hind Limbs Than Some Lizards
A note compares snake hind limbs with certain lizard species. It cites broader biological differences in locomotion and limb development between reptiles.
Four Freedoms Speech Defines Global Peace Essentials
Speed-up quotes the President outlining four essential human freedoms. Freedom of speech and worship are global rights, while freedom from want and fear demand worldwide economic understandings and drastic armament reductions to prevent aggression.
Window Break Near Emma Blair Nursery
The rear north window of the Emma Blair Nursery was broken over the weekend but no items appear missing. Police were told this morning by nursery manager Lena L. Jarrett.
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Emma Blair
Lena L. Jarrett
Break-in Report At High Point Paper Box Company
Police report a weekend entry at the High Point Paper Box Company. A prowler forced a window, then broke open a candy vending machine and a soft drink machine.
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High Point Paper Box Company
Missing Boys Report From Groometown Area
Two youths, John Cooke Jr., 15, and Billie Parrish, 14, were reported missing after leaving their homes on bicycles yesterday. Cooke is 5 feet 8 inches, 118 pounds with light hair. Parrish is 5 feet tall, 100 pounds.
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John Cooke, Jr
Groometown
Billie Parrish
Cooke
Parrish
Reption Lodge to Install Officers for New Year
The Reption Lodge, I O O F, will install officers Tuesday night at 7 30. Retiring officers and committees will present annual reports and other business will be transacted. Members are urged to attend this important session.
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Reption Lodge
Authority For Operation Of Airport Asked
Greensboro officials ask Guilford County Commissioners to form a five member Greensboro High Point Airport Authority to replace the county board in operating the airport. The plan allocates two Greensboro two High Point and one rural Guilford members with staggered terms and expense only pay. Profits would go to the authority for improvements and a new lease would be required if approved. The board may act this afternoon.
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Greensboro
Herbert Falk
Greensboro-High Point Airport Operators, Inc
Board of
Guilford County Commissioners
Falk
Greensboro-High Point
Funeral Service Held for Coy C. Stewart
Coy C. Stewart's funeral service took place at Green Street Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with Rev. Julius S. Hopkins officiating. A mixed quartet sang Abide With Me and Safe in the Arms of Jesus while Argie Wood performed Sunrise Tomorrow as a solo with piano accompaniment. Pallbearers were M C Culler Walter Whitt Beamer Crouch Wesley Robbins Wesley Teague and Doak Johnson. Flowers were carried by neighbors and friends. Interment followed at Deep River Cemetery.
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Coy C. Stewart
Green Street Baptist Church
Julius S. Hopkins
Mary Helen Daves
Virginia Robbins
Wade Koonts
Clarence Keever
Jesus
Argie Wood
M. C. Holton
M. C
Italians Flee Standoff Amid Shelter in Cave Fight
The correspondent noted Italians forced from gullies and caves as fighting ended. About 500 hid in one retreat, while 2,000 emerged from a cave under orders from an Australian officer and five riflemen with a Bren gun.
Italian News Outlets Reassure on Bardia Fall
Fas cist editor Ansaldo says Bardia’s fall would mark a British success, while Italian papers claim the Libyan push failed to break morale. A London military spokesman notes the victory as removing the threat of Italian invasion of Egypt.
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Bardia
Giovanni Ansaldo
Libya
London
Egypt
Nuptial Flight of Queen Ants and Other Facts
The text covers ant wings used only for nuptial flight with wings shed afterward. It notes Thomas Jefferson born April 13, 1743. It states light travels 186000 miles per second and eight minutes to reach Earth from the sun. It reports 38000 inventions filed for patent in England in 1938. It mentions ponies and cattle roaming wild on Ocracoke Island North Carolina.
Jack D. Lee Named Office Clerk For Jos Shore's Office
Jack D. Lee 21 of High Point was appointed office clerk in Greensboro to the Guilford County Superior Court clerk Joseph P. Shore. The post starts February 1 with a $115 monthly salary. approval came from the county commissioners. Lee is a High Point College student and Eagle Scout. The board deferred action on pay raises for deputies and other budget items including school building plans and a $500 reward offer for information in a mysterious death.
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Greensboro
Jack D. Lee
J. D. Lee
Denny Street
High Point
Joseph P. Shore
Guilford County Superior Court
Board of
Guilford County Commissioners
Shore
Lee
High Point College
Thomas R. Foust
Guilford College School
Pleasant Garden
State Literary Fund
Joe S. Phipps
Frank R. Cornelius
Burlington Highway
Here
Guilford Seeks More Court Terms Into Next Legislature
Guilford County Commissioners debated asking the Legislature to raise regular Superior Court terms to reduce costly special terms. Five special terms are already planned for early year with potentially five more for the July half. Governor Hoey approved a two week special term starting February 3.
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Greensboro
Board of
Guilford County Commissioners
Guilford County
George L. Stansbury
Guilford
Hoey
Mrs. J. C. Townsend Dies Suddenly Here
Mrs. Gertrude Townsend 54 died Sunday at 304 Lindsay Street. Born near Carthage New York October 1 1886 she was daughter of William W. and Nellie Sweet. Survived by son John C Townsend four sisters and one granddaughter. Funeral to be held in Carthage New York with services at Mrs James Moore home.
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Gertrude Townsend
Lindsay Street
Townsend
Carthage
N. Y
William W
Nellie Frances Sweet
J. C. Townsend
High Point
Walter Thompson
Green
John Cwich
R. I
Everett Gin
Hartford
Conn
Local North Carolina Weather Forecast Tonight Through Tuesday
Fair and continued cold tonight with increasing clouds Tuesday. Snow possible in mountains Tuesday or Tuesday night. Winds fresh to strong from Block Island to Hatteras diminishing this afternoon and tonight then northeast Tuesday. Hatteras to Jacksonville winds moderate northeast with overcast tonight and Tuesday.
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North Carolina
Block Island
Hatteras
Local Man Seeks Patent For Air Operated Case Clamp
J. M. Lancaster of this city departed for Washington to pursue a patent for a new air operated case clamp machine. The device clamps securely for cases and is a continuation of Lancaster's patent record, with four prior inventions already patented. He is accompanied by J. M. Lancaster Jr. of Marion who has been visiting his parents.
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J. M. Lancaster
Washington, D. C
Lancaster
Washington
J. M. Lancaster, Jr
Marion
Chicago dairy and egg receipts show steady demand
Chicago reports receipts for butter totaling 1,090,324 with creamery ratings around 93 to 90 and carrots at 30-30. Eggs receipts reach 5,920 with steady graded products including extra firsts and firsts, current receipts 19 1/2, dirties 17 and refrigeration grades around 19 to 20 percent.
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Chicago
Sale Notice in Guilford County Court High Point Township Lot Details
In Guilford County North Carolina Superior Court notice the Commissioner will auction on January 20 1941 at 12:00 Noon at the court house east door Greensboro NC the property in High Point Township Lot 13 Block O Willenbar Terrace Lot 56 Clark Lambert lands and Lots 28 32 and 45 of the EB A Snow Estate plat all described in Guilford County deeds records. The sale is for cash subject to court confirmation. L. J. Pisher Jr Commissioner.
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Superior Court
North Carolina
Guilford County
Helen Snow Hayes
W. A. Hayes
Suerior
Court House
Greensboro
N. C
High Point Township
M. C
Willenbar Terrace
Office of the Register of Deeds
Clark& Lambeth
Register of Deeds
EB. A. Snow Estate
Register A of Deeds
L. J. Pisher, JR
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