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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1945
Page
2
The forecast notes increasing easterly winds and continued moderate conditions today through Thursday with unsettled patterns and varying temperatures across regions.
The London report cites Ilya Ehrenburg saying Russia will judge and punish German criminals itself without a wartime guilt commission. Churchill in Parliament reiterates victory will come with unconditional surrender, as Red forces push toward Berlin and Germany's collapse accelerates.
The report notes a mighty new offensive advancing from East Prussia through Poland to the Carpathians. Berlin claims Russians aim to force a decision, while highlighting East Prussia as a focal point of militarism and Junker aristocracy. The piece anticipates upheaval for Prussia and seizure of Junker estates.
The text notes bomber missions by the 20th Air Force twin bomber commands moving from the Ryukyus through Formosa to the Philippines and South China. It states Formosa raid completing 40 missions since the initial June 6 strike against Koko Point by B-29s of the 21st Bomber Command in the Marianas.
A six hour blaze in Asheville North Carolina wiped out the J J Newberry store at 41 43 Patton avenue destroying stock valued at about 70000 and causing additional damage to nearby shops owned by M V Moore and Pollock Shoe. The remodeled building incurred further losses as flames spread to adjacent storefronts. Firefighters fought the blaze into the morning with crews from multiple stations.
The fragment questions if the famous heavyweight champion battled stomach ulcers during his career and hints at digestive issues from excess acidity. A drug advertisement urges readers to try a 25e box of U Tablets, promising double money back if not convinced after the first dose.
Civil Service examination for clerks first second and date January 31 1945 at 7 00 PM Place Council City Hall Applications must be filed by 5 00 PM Monday January 29 1945 Apply at Civil Service Office 808 Security Bank Building High Point with benefits including vacation sick leave and promotion James B Lovelace Secretary High Point Civil Service Commission
North Carolina news notes a special January 23 meeting of the state board of education to discuss advisory budget reductions and implications for teacher salaries. The article also covers legislative remarks on teacher prestige and a debate over postwar aeronautics laws and local airport powers.
American First and Third Armies joined to seize Houffalize 15 miles from the German front. The move pins back British forces, reunites Bradley’s 12th Army Group, and pushes toward St. Vith as Field Marshal Rundstedt appears to attempt a new stand in the Ardennes.
U S artillery repelled a Japanese counterattack on Luzon with small tanks used by the enemy. One tankette was destroyed while others withdrew. Japanese forces dig in along the Benguet mountain foothills near Pozorrubio, aiming to shield their left flank as American forces push toward Baguio. The campaign shows no mass Banzai charges as Japanese avoid direct clashes with US firepower.
The funeral service for George R. Barton, a well known local resident, was held at Unity Methodist church Tuesday at 2 30 pm. The rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Holland and Rev. A J Clemmer. Pallbearers included Mitt Summers Oscar Bryant R E Kennedy Perry Detter Redman Mendenhall and Robert Kennedy. Interment followed in the Unity Methodist church cemetery.
The funeral service for three month old Rebecca Ann Heath, daughter of Harvey R. Heath and Evelyn Clark Heath, was conducted from her aunt’s home at 17 Julian Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W. K. McGee of the First Baptist church led the service with pallbearers Billy Spaugh James Spaugh Richard McLendon and Benny Hartman.
The funeral for Sonn W. Bowers of near Townetown was held Sunday morning, with services Tuesday at Emmanuel Reformed Church. The Rev. W. J. Lyerly, Rev. J. A. Palmer, Rev. Peeler, and Rev. C. E. Hiatt led the service. Pallbearers included Freddee, Tom Fouts, and Coy Clanon.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Hometown Methodist Church for Mrs Geor Groome Davis widow of G Lee Davis. Rev R P Waugh and Dr W A Lambeth officiated a mixed quartet sang with piano. Pallbearers included Sam Paul Johnnie Ernest Charlie and Groome Wallace Freeman and Virgil Ward. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Mrs Davis died Sunday afternoon after an extended illness in a local hospital.
Funeral services for Marvin Ray Sexton age 38 of 414 Park Street were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 from Green Street Baptist Church. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. William Livingstone and Rev. C. M. Floyd. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Louis McDowell William Jones John Stinson Everett Alderman James Bartlett and Austin Frye from High Point Weaving Company. Flowers were carried by friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held for Wm J Kelly 23 of 1113 Redding Street at West End Baptist Church with Rev R R Jackson and Rev T T Lindsay officiating. Interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery. Pallbearers from Chickasaw Tribe No 32 Red Men included R A Stroud Clarence Gourley E O Shuskey H W Cash Grover Nichols Irvin Geyer.
J Ephraim Carter Landis 69 died in Cabarrus hospital Monday night. Funeral at 3 PM today at Phantel Baptist church near Rockwell with burial in church cemetery. He was a farmer. Survivors include his widow Esther Troutman Carter seven daughters and three sons two sisters two brothers and two half sisters.
Soviet troops shattered the German line north and south of Warsaw and captured the capital after swift outflanking from the north west. First White Russian Front forces, under Lt Gen Stanislaus Poplawski, helped seize Girardow and severed Warsaw from the west. Stalin ordered a 24-gun salute in Moscow to mark the triumph.
Air arm of Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet strikes Amoy and Canton area while Nimitz reports carrier planes hitting Formosa and China coast. US forces sunk or damaged over 300 000 tons of enemy shipping since January 8 with air and naval actions across Amoy Swatow Hong Kong and Saigon areas.
Advert reads skin ailment remedies including eczema acne pimples ringworm tetter salt rheum and broken skin. Claims fast relief of itching burning and soreness with White Ointment and Cleansi Soap priced 10¢ and 6¢ with refund if not pleased.
Two new directors Fred H. Hallenbeck and John A. Russell were elected at Emerywood Country Club during a luncheon in the directors room. Retiring president E. C. Dillon presided as Hal A. Davis was chosen president, with J. I. Groome as vice president and W. E. Outen re-elected secretary and treasurer. Existing directors E. C. Dillon H. P. Hardin L. C. Matton Kenneth Redman and J. W. Woollen remain in their three year terms.
A Senate committee advanced a measure to allow purchase of surplus government property by state and local governments without bidding. The finance committee studied a proposal to credit federal income tax payments against state income tax. Governor Cherry warned the change would alter the tax pattern and reduce state revenue.
RAF Typhoons cleared afternoon skies in northwest Holland firing on the enemy rocket coast. Pilots report 15 rail lines cut near Utrecht, 66 transports destroyed and 41 damaged, locomotives hit, and nearly a dozen armored vehicles destroyed or damaged. British and American air forces flew 600 sorties.
James Lovelace explained the car civil service operations at the American Business Club gathering held at the Sheraton Hotel. Bill Price presided, Glenn Smith announced a board meeting with the project committee, and F. & Metcalf won the attendance prize while Henry Gurley of the Burlington club visited and spoke on next year’s plans.
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