Industries Incorporated Here For Post War Plans And Civic Improvements
High Point forms Associated Industries of High Point Inc to advance civic and industrial interests. Incorporators include Carter Dalton Amos Snow Lumber, Logan Porter Globe Parlor Furniture Co, and Henry Foscue secretary. Plan to recruit members and elect officers to shape postwar development and employment initiatives.
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High- Point
Associated Industries of High Point, Inc
Carter Dalton
Snow Lumber A Amos
Amos Mill
F. Gan Porter
Logan Porter Mirror
Henry A. F
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lanier and Fagan Bound Over on Breaking Count
Ralph Lanier and R L Fagan were bound over to the superior court on charges of breaking, entering and larceny after a grocery burglary on East Russell. The pair each posted under $1,000 bond as Judge D C MacRae set the case for trial. Chris Bombalis, operator of the Presto Cafe, sought a preliminary trial after being arrested for purchasing stolen goods. Marie Meredith received a four month jail sentence for drunkenness, her third arrest in 12 months.
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Ralph Lanier
Thissel Street
R.L. Fagan
North Main
D. C. MacRae
Chris Bombalis
Forrest Avenue
Presto
Fagan
Laser
Ins Grocery
East Russell
Marie Meredith
Mallory Street
MacRae
British Deny Pravda Peace Story Reach Soviets
London January 18 British foreign office rejected Pravda's separate peace tale and the denial was conveyed to Soviet authorities via the British charge d affaires in Moscow the announcement said.
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Kremlin
London
Foreign Office
Pravda
Moscow
Special Rally Held Today By 250 High Point Clerks
More than 250 store employees from every retail firm in High Point gathered at Center Theatre for a war bond rally kicking off the fourth war loan drive. Logan Chitwood outlined Friday morning bond programs and weekly high-seller prizes, while Ed Mendenhall urged stronger sales and a one-third larger push for E type bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Center Theatre
Logan Chitwood
Merchant Division
Gilbert's Shoe Store
Myrtle Desk Company
Logan Porter Mirror Company
Eurth
Heritage Furniture Comy
Chitwood
Ed Mendenhall
Mendenhall
Diplomacy From AEF Ties Highlight Cherry-Stelle Reunion
Former Illinois governor John H. Stelle and Gastonia candidate Gregg Cherry met in High Point for a war era reunion. Stelle recalled Cherry as a fearless officer who prioritized his Tar Heel troops over orders in World War I. He argued Cherry would put North Carolina first if elected governor, drawing on their shared service in 1917 and 1918.
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John H. Stelle
Illinois
Gregg Cherry
Gastonia
North Carolina
N. C
Department of the American Legion
Hindenburg Line
Stelle
Cherry
Damyankees
Old Hickory
Ilinois
High Point
Epes
Sheraton Hotel
AEF
San Antonio
Ime
High Point Man Buys Bonds for Local War Quota
L. E. Ritchie, a High Point resident who left to join an aircraft plant defense effort in Baltimore, sold his home and bought $1,000 in E bonds to help High Point meet its war quota. He plans bond purchases from every payday. He recalls friendship with Cherry dating to World War I and praises Cherry’s character and leadership.
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L. E. Ritchie
High Point
Baltimore
Ritchie
Virginia Frank Addresses Civitan Club on USO Work
Miss Virginia Frank director of the USO told Civitan members that 2000 volunteer hours monthly are now given by girls and women. She noted 300 hostesses, democratic participation, and attendance rising from 200 to 2800 per month with Salvation Army YMCA and YWCA partnership.
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Virginia Frank
USO
Civitan Club
Frai
Salvation Air
YMCA
YWCA
Miss Frank
Sara Alderman
Edgar Archer
Arch Richardson
Freshman Republicans Suppressed After Conference
Senate Republicans averted a revolt by freshmen demanding harsher opposition to administration policies. A compromise slate of temporary officers was expected to be chosen at a party conference to await the return of Minority Leader McNary of Oregon, recovering in Florida from surgery.
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Washington
Senate Republicans
McNary
Oregon
Florida
Two Injured As Truck Crashes Into Parked Car
A truck carrying Raymond Delapp, 29, and two passengers collided with a parked car on West Green Street in the dark. Mrs. W. C. Brown and Mr. Brown, of 300 Ennis Street, were injured with cuts and scratches and a head bump. The parked car belonged to Calvin Melton at 516 West Green Street. damages were about 40 dollars to Melton’s car and 20 dollars to the truck.
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West Green Street
Raymond Delapp
W.C. Brown
Ennis Street
Calvin Melton
Melton
Swears Off Joe Poe Tries Taxi, Backs Truck into Cab
Public Works Director says Joe Poe, Negro attache at the city incinerator, quit driving trucks then hires a taxi to the site. The taxi waited, Poe backed a city truck into the cab, damaging it. only one vehicle besides the taxi was near the garage. The incident raised questions about Poe handling refuse at the incinerator.
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Joe Poe
T.C. Kirkman
Poe
Legion Leader Urges Draft Support in War Effort
National Legion commander Warren Atherton calls for universal service to speed victory and minimize casualties. He lauds home front workers, denounces strikes, and backs the omnibus bill for veterans benefits while stressing concerted labor school and defense training. The rant includes praise for Roosevelt and Eisenhower and outlines plan for infantile paralysis drives in North Carolina.
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Warren Atherton
Stockton
Calif
American Legion
N. C. Post
Atherton
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Berlin
Southwest
Pacific
Tokyo
Eisenhower
Germany
United States
Sam
International Ee
Steen
Ting Poe
Service Men and Women Updates from Local Area
Cpl. C. M. Jefferson of Camp Haan California to return after a fifteen day furlough with his mother Mrs Nanny Bates in Thomasville. Sidney B Farrington commissioned second lieutenant after RAF advanced flight training at Williams Field Chandler Arizona. Charlie L Bame promoted to corporal with Caribbean defense coast artillery unit. A C John H Chastain son of Mr and Mrs Samuel J Chastain awarded sharpshooter's medal at Maxwell Field Alabama.
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Jefferson
Cpl
C. M. Jefferson
Camp Haan
California
Nanny Bates
Thomasville
Farrington
Idney B. Farrington
A. C. Farr
Longstreet
RAF
Williams Field
Chandler
Ariz
Bame
Charlie L. Bame
Coast Artillery Command
Caribbean
Panama
C. M. Bame
Chastain
John H. Chastain
Samuel J. Chastain
West Broad Street
Maxwell Field
Ala
Tucker Returns to Tenn After Seven Day Furlough
Pvt. Bernie Tucker arrived in Nashville Tennessee after a seven day furlough spent with his wife and relatives.
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Tucker
Tenn
Bernie Tucker
Nashville
Community Chest To Hold Meeting Thursday
The annual meeting of the Community Chest will be held Thursday night at 7 45 in the Sheraton hotel ballroom. President Horace S Haworth announced yesterday. A board of directors will be elected and reports on the year’s work will be heard at this time.
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Sheraton Hotel
National Foundation For
R. Kenner Amos
Sherman Aycock
High Point
Roosevelt
Ilford
National Foundation For Research and Aid
Community Chest
Horace S. Haworth
Calendar Fire Sparks from Wall Calendar
A calendar hanging over a flue caused a fire yesterday afternoon at the home of Willie Gaskins 1203 Leonard Street. Firemen arrived quickly and the blaze was extinguished on the wall where the calendar hung.
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Willie Gaskins
Leonard Street
Hog Market Congestion Report From FDA Advisory
In Atlanta on January 18 the FDA advised hog market firms in the South Florida Alabama and Carolinas to contact market agencies before loading for sale due to widespread congestion. The advisory notes Southeastern markets are congested and urges caution for hog producers and handlers.
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Atlanta
Florida
Ala
Carolina
Food Distribution Administration
FDA
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