Bonds Drive In High Point Sees 902 Applications
A total of 902 applications for war bonds were reported during the first two days of the 4th War Loan drive in High Point. Total sales reached $59,865.75 as campaign momentum grows. Federal employees in the Southern Furniture Building led a rally with $1,962.50 in subscriptions, while payroll purchases add about $10,000 monthly.
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Frank Sizemore
Vicerman
Sizemore
Federal
Southern Furniture Building
Ed Mendenhall
Feotea
Jones
Washington
High Point
Big Star
Bloom Furniture Company
Booth
Cartereo
Chambers Speaks To Thomasville Rotary Club
W H Chambers district governor of the south Rotary district was guest speaker at the Thomasville Rotary club meeting in Thomasville January. He praised local clubs for achievements and outlined postwar plans including six to eight million returning soldiers needing employment. January birthdays were noted for five Rotarians with boutonnieres presented. Visitors included Tom Gunn of Sanford Harry Frankford of Franklin and Lt Oscar Lawes son of local residents who spoke on a goodwill trip to South American countries.
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Thomasville
W. H. Chambers
Salisbury
Iouth Rotary
Rotary Club
Rotary
Tee
Clu
J. W. Boyles
Arthur Black
J. Walter Lambeth
Rozelle Speaks On Four Supreme Life Influences
Rotarian C. Excelle Rozelle told Sheraton luncheon guests that heredity environment will and God are the four supreme factors shaping life. He said inheritance builds a base while environment will and God complete the formation of character. President Bonner announced a Rotary district visit by R. W. Madry of Chapel Hill next Thursday with visitors Bill Sharpe and C. E. Lehman in attendance.
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C. Excelle Rozelle
Rotar Club
Sheraton Hotel
Rozelle
Spencer at Pueblo: Lt. Lee R. Spencer Serves as Chaplain
Lt. Lee R. Spencer, son of Mrs. L. R. Spencer of 1410 Church Street, is stationed at Pueblo army air base where he serves as a chaplain at the Protestant chapel. His wife and two children live at 210 Church Street.
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Lee R. Spencer
L. R. Spencer
Church Street
Pueblo Army Air Base
Pilot trainees finish nine weeks at Maxwell Field
Nine weeks of pilot training at Maxwell Field Alabama concluded for a group of cadets including Second Lt. Marion Akers Hut chens. The graduates, from various posts, completed the program at the Alabama training site.
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Prise
Marion Akers Hutchens
Prospect Street
Maxwell Field
Ala
Hoover Promoted to Corporal in Italian Campaign
Samuel E. Hoover, son of Mrs. Beulah Hoover of 1209 Adams Street, rises to corporal with the Third Infantry Division of the Fifth Army in Italy.
Bennett at Reunion of North Carolina Soldiers in London
Pvt. Richard E. Bennett of High Point attended a reunion of North Carolina soldiers held in London. The gathering included numerous veterans and featured speeches and commemorations of service.
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Bennett
North Carolina
London
Richard E. Bennett
High Point
Moore Finishes Training At Fort Benning
Pvt. Alex G. Moore son of Mr and Mrs C E Moore of Trinity Route Two has completed three weeks training at the communications school at Fort Benning Georgia.
MISS JOHNSON IN WAC REPORTS FOR BASIC TRAINING
Miss Margaret Helen Johnson will report January 20 to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia to start basic training in the Army Air WAC. She is the daughter of Henry E. Johnson of 707 Ward Street and the late Mrs Jehunen.
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Johnson
WAC
Margaret Helen Johnson
Fort Oglethorpe
Army Air Wac
Henry E. Johnson
Ward Street
Jehunen
Wicker Commissioned as Second Lieutenant in San Jose Group
Walter V. Wicker, son of Mr and Mrs Walter M Wicker of Route One San Jose Texas, was among the first group of du ates this year to receive a commission. He earned the rank of second lieutenant in the ceremony.
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Wicker
Duates
San Jees
Texas
Walter V. Wicker
Walter M. Wicker
Route One
Simmons in Training at Air Corps School
William David Simmons, third, son of Mr and Mrs W D Mons Jr of 1200 Greenway Drive, has completed one-third of pilot training and will report to an air corps basic flying school in Newport Arkansas for the intermediate phase.
Ellis Allen Jr completes nine weeks at Army Air Flying School
LeDewey Ellis Allen Jr. finished a nine week primary training course at the Army Air Flying Center in Jackson Tennessee. He is the son of Mr and Mrs LeDewey E. Allen of 211 East Green Street.
Returns From Overseas Pfe Marlin A Adams
Marlin A Adams son of Mrs Laurie Adams Route One has returned from overseas and is now recuperating at Stark General Hospital in Charleston South Carolina.
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Pfe
Marlin A. Adams
Laurie Adams
Route One
America
Stark General Hospital
Charleston
S.C
Aviation Medicine Course Ends for Lt. Parks at Randolph Field
1st Lt. W. C. Parks completed a course in oxygen administration and physiology of high altitude flying at the School of Aviation Medicine Randolph Field Texas. He will report to the 20th Bomber Command Smoky Hill A A F Salina Kansas.
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W.C. Parks
Ranadolph Field
Texas
Lt. Parks
20Th Bomber Command
Smoky Hill A.A.F
Salina
Kansas
Wood assigned to military police duty at Cochran Field Georgia
Pvt. Joshua D. Wood Jr., son of J D Wood of Jamestown, is assigned to military police duty with the 94th guard squadron at the RAF training command pilot school Cochran Field Georgia.
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Wood
Georgia
Joshua D. Wood, Jr
J.D. Wood
Jamestown
94Th Guard
RAF Training Command Pilot School
Cochran Field
Evans Returns to Louisiana Maneuvers
Pfc. John Albert Evans has returned to Shreveport after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Evans at 906 East Green Street. He is now on maneuvers.
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Evans
Pfc
John Albert Evans
Shreveport
Mrs. W. V. Evans
East Green Street
Agencies Report At Meeting Of Chest Tonight
Seventy agencies of the Community Chest will be summarized at the annual chest meeting. Short skits will depict agency work as Horace Haworth urges public attendance and announces board elections for the forthcoming year at Sheraton hotel at 7:45.
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Community Chest
Sheraton Hotel
Horace Haworth
McKenzie Elected President Plymouth Hosiery Stockholders
At the Plymouth Hosiery Mill annual meeting Charles S. McKenzie was elected president and treasurer for the ensuing year. Serving with him are W.S. McKenzie as vice president and John D. Ross as secretary.
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Plymouth Hosiery
Charles S. McKenzie
W.S. McKenzie
John D. Ross
Walker resignation won’t affect Raleigh Jackson Day dinner
Raleigh Jan 20. Director Joe Blythe said Frank C Walker’s expected resignation as postmaster general would not affect attendance at the Jackson Day dinner in Raleigh Jan 31 where Walker will be the principal speaker. Blythe reported fourteen counties have met quotas contributing about one third of a 19325 dollar North Carolina goal. Funds go to Democratic party.
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Raleigh
Joe Blythe
Frank C. Walker
Walker
Blythe
North Carolna
Manufacturing Industry Employment Increases in NC
North Carolina's October 1943 manufacturing employment rose by about 3,000 from October 1942, while overall non agricultural employment declined. The total industrial employment dropped from 760,000 in October 1942 to 744,000 in October 1943, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
Frankie Brown Arrested on Immoral Vagrancy Charge
Frankie Brown, 26, of 709 Mangum Ave, entered a not guilty plea before Judge F C MacRae in municipal court. She was released on a $100 bond and awaits trial by jury.
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Frankie Brown
Mangum Ave
C. MacRae
Washington gridlock in 78th Congress signals stalemate
Veteran observers say the new session will be loud but ineffective with Democratic splits into three camps and Republican factions in flux. Election year pressure may curb bold bills as both parties aim to avoid controversial moves while Roosevelt’s fate and party Strategy loom large.
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Washington
Ben Hill
Congress
Sam Hill Congress
G.O.P
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Soneen
Capitol
Friendly Enemies Chungking Report on German Internment
Chungking Central News Agency reports Japanese in Shanghai have prepared internment camps for German nationals as Germany nears collapse. Reputable Chinese arrivals are cited as the source of the information.
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Chungking
Shane'ai
Germany
Forty five men leave High Point for Army Center
Forty five men depart High Point for Camp C for final physical exams before induction. Local board 5 contributes eighteen men and board 4 supplies twenty seven. Names listed include Paul Wilson Ensley James Alexander Marley Homer Lester Clark and William Filmore Austin among others.
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High Point
Camp . C
Board
Peg Oo A
Paul Wilson Ensley
James Alexander Marley
Homer Lester Clark
Charlie M. Caddell
William Filmore Austin
Dallas Victor Ozment
William Curtis Mangum
Willis Lee Brown
Douglas Lee Williams
Lonnie
Geeree
Eernes Vin
Ralph Otel Davie Edag
Ernest On
Isaac Walter Little
Cecil Otis Faircloth
Leon Rivers Speaks To Emmanuel Lutheran Men
Leon Rivers spoke to members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at their monthly meeting last night. The event included supper prepared by 26 members of the women’s auxiliary. Pastor Dr F L Conrad urged church members to consider their role in planning the postwar world. Visitors included City Manager Roy S Braden, Patries Meadows on furlough from Camp Adair Oregon, and Corp James L Meadows of BTC 10 at Greensboro.
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Leon Rivers
Emmanuel Lutheran Brotherhood
Woman's Auxiliary
F. L. Conrad
Roy S. Braden
Patries M. Meadows
Camp Adair
Oregon
Corp
James L. Meadows
BTC 10
Greensboro
Mrs Minnie Layden Dies In Lexington
Mrs Minnie Harris Layden longtime figure in State and National American Legion Auxiliary circles died at her Lexington home after a lingering illness. A widow of Thomas Layden, she attended 14 consecutive national conventions as delegate or alternate. Funeral set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow with no immediate survivors.
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Lexington
Minnie Harris Layden
American Legion Auxiliary
Thomas
Layden
American Legion and Auxiliary
The
Legion Auxiliary
14Th Legion
Soldiers Donate Blood For Sick Youngster
Billy Meers a four year old patient at Tyler Hospital in Dallas continues to need blood transfusions for chronic nephritis. A Flying Fortress delivered blood from Chanute Field Illinois where 200 soldiers and WACs donated the supply for Billy.
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Dallas
Tex
Billy Meers
Ylor
Chanute Field
Ill
Billy
Army Air Force
Ship To Be Named For Brig Gen Simmons
RALEIGH January 20 The ship naming committee has received Governor Broughton’s request to name a victory ship for late Brig Gen Simmons of County Heienens a World War hero buried in his native county His son was decorated by Gen Douglas MacArthur New York Free Rides For Soldiers INS Service Men's Travel Canteen plans free transport for servicemen from New York to home towns coordinating offers from trucking firms and volunteers nationwide.
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Raleigh
E. S. Land
Broughton
Benjamin T
Simmons
He Ienens
Douglas MacArthur
New York
INS
Armed Services
New Y
Service Men
West 130Th St
No Cream Either London
A Nazi official in the Netherlands proposes a coffee substitute from roasted grains chick peas chicory and tulips The suggested mix includes coffee syrup vermicelli waste and maize waste U S P 47 Thunderbolt planes speed 400 mph and a note that the first Africans were brought to America in 1618
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London
INS
Netherlands
Metal Springs Released For Some Articles
Manufacturers announced the release of metal springs for use in most upholstered furniture excluding sleeping items like sofa beds. Springs for sleeping items are expected soon. In 1944 the WPB limited purchases to half the 1941 value, with forms required to acquire more. stock levels were low and one maker has halted shipping victory furniture with padding instead of springs.
F L Furr Appointed Patrolman By Chief Friddle
F L Furr was named to the local police force by Chief W G Friddle. Furr, 45, will start as fourth class and has spent 22 years in the furniture industry. The chief has not received an eligible list from the civil service commission to fill the vacancy from D Loflin who resigned this week.
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F. L. Furr
J. L. Yow
W. G. Friddle
Furr
Civil Serving Commission
D. * Loflin
Seborn Perry To Be Arrested On Blackout Charge
Police Chief W G Friddle announced a warrant for Seborn Perry of 514 Hilcrest Drive charging him with violating the blackout ordinance during last Thursday night’s blackout. A civilian defense worker reported the violation and further evidence supported the charge.
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W.G. Friddle
Seborn Perry
Hilcrest Drive
Perry
Gepuvlenaes
Iitkonse
Friddle
Perryman Held For Breaking Prohibition Law
Deputy sheriffs arrested Perryman after seeing a man jump from a car and Perryman throw down a case of 12 quarts of tax paid whiskey on a Winston-Salem side road. Perryman posted 300 dollar bond and was released. Carlan McCall and Sue Gober faced related charges with bonds set.
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Richard Rryman
Winston-Salem Highway
Perryman
Winston-Salem
Carlan McCall
Sue Gober
West Street
Coin Boxes for Polio Donations To Be Placed Here
The Junior Chamber of Commerce announces final plans for coin boxes to support the infantile paralysis fund drive. Boxes will go into theatres, stores, hotels, schools, cafes, and other public places to encourage contributions during wartime. Chairman Mendenhall urges community support.
Three Divorce Suits Filed In City Court
Three suits for divorces were filed yesterday in the city court clerk’s office. Ethel Tatum filed against Tom Tatum, Venia Mll against Theodore Russell, and Ruth McPherson Bullins against G W Bullins. Suits allege separation.
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Ethel Tatum
Tom Tatum
Venia M.ll
Theodore Russell
Ruth McPherson Bullins
G. W. Bullins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chambers
Sheraton
Spencer
Pueblo
McKenzie
Plymouth Hosiery Stockholders
High Point Marine
Tarawa
Ivey W. Keller
Cpl. Keller
G. F. Keller
Tin
Jack Stinnett
India
Allied Land and Air Base
Russia
Siberia
Bengal
Tibet
China
Indies
Australia
Generalissimo
Chiana Kai-shek
Admiral Mountbatten
Viceroy
General Auchinleck
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Southwest
Asia
Lord Wavell
Claude J E. Auchinleck
Chiang Kai-shek
Army Center
Minnie Layden
Brig
Gen. Simmons
F.L. Furr
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