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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1944
Page
11
Kansas City police questioned a man claiming the name Charles Daniels age 44 as a deserter from a Texas unit. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Charles H Thomp on a selective service act violation after officers doubted his claimed identity and age. An FBI agent announced the proceedings.
Casual Comment by W A Bivins traces the evolution of weapons from stone to steel and gunpowder to modern rifles. He notes humanity's drive for security, the role of arms in civilization, and hopes future youth pursue safe sports to build character rather than wage war.
Tenshun's posture drew laughs as the suspect stood stiff but then admitted deserting a field artillery regiment at Camp Bowie Texas about a month earlier, after being challenged by authorities.
Pvt Raymond Nieto stationed in England writes home as his fiancé Lilly, an aircraft worker, reveals she has received 1,554 letters in 15 months with 17 in a single day. She notes none were censored and preserved every word.
The Ohio River is described as the heaviest traffic carrier among American rivers. The text notes that Africans may have inhabited Africa since 30,000 B.C. and that African slaves were first imported to Haiti in 1510.
Washington dispatch reports promotions of 17 North and South Carolina officers in the U S Army. From North Carolina new lieutenants include Jesse Carson Jr at Germantown and William Staton at Marshville. From South Carolina new lieutenants and captains include Joe Freed at State Hospital Columbia and Melzer Booker at Anderson with other names listed along with addresses.
Mrs. Daniel Jackson route 1 Jamestown announce the birth of a daughter Mary Alice born January 14 1944 at the home in Jamestown. Funeral notices announce Mrs Carrie Harriss service at Hoovers Funeral home with Rev W S McLeod and relatives listed. Community notices include meetings of the Professional Mens club W I C Circle Willing Workers and Girl Scout troop No 9 plus civic notes and a card of thanks for Mrs Etta Moser Tuttle.
The undersigned qualified as Administratrix of the estate of the late resident of Guilford County. Claims must be presented by January 18, 1945. Creditors should seek immediate payment of any debts due. Nellie G. Tile named Administratrix. Thos W Sprinkie, Attorney. 1-18-25 2-1 8-15-22
A regional sale lists rubber pedals tires and tubes along with metal baskets saddle bags and repair parts for bicycles. Local shops promote bargains on cycling components and repair items.
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