Lineup Of Office Arrangement At City Hall
City Hall reorganizes staff with J Vassie Wilson Jr moving to head purchasing and relays duties. Lee Wilson assumes delinquent tax and foreclosure duties while Lois Welborn shifts to clerk treasurer duties and records handover. Pfe Efird L Bean reported wounded in action in Germany January 4 while serving with the 7th Army Infantry. wife Edith Williams Bean resides in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Lee Wilson
Lois Welborn
Pochief
Public Works
Boys Girls
Pfe. Efird L. Bean
Denton
Germany
Rt. 2, High Point
Edith Williams
Pfc
Bean
7Th Army Infantry
Ex-Polio Victims Now Serving in Armed Forces
Former infantile paralysis patients, who beat polio, serve in the Navy and Marines in the Pacific theater. Veterans of Guadalcanal recount war duties with Flying Fortresses and GI resolve. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the March of Dimes funded their recovery, with local drives led by the Junior Chamber of Commerce urging contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalcanal
Pacific Islands
Two Ocean Navy
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
March of Dimes
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Thursdays Council Meeting Postponed Amid Purchase Bill Haze
The bi weekly High Point city council meeting was postponed with no date set. City Manager Roy S Braden and department heads focus on administrative matters as a federal surplus property purchase bill faces Senate committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy S. Braden
Senate Committee On
Braden
High Point
Henry A. Yancey
Hargrove Bowles
Greensboro
Nho
Council Finance Committee
New York
Hart Sr. Drug Pioneer J A Hart Dies After Illness
John Albert Hart Sr. 59 well known High Point druggist died in a local hospital after a ten day admission. Born in South Carolina August 4 1885 he studied at UNC Pharmacy finishing in 1906 before founding Hart Drug Co in High Point. Surviving are wife Frances Ingram son Albert Hart Jr. and grandson Albert Stuart Hart. Funeral at 524 Parkway Thursday 3:30 pm with Dr C E Rozzelle and burial at Oakwood Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Albert Hart, Sr
South Carolina
Alfred E
Mattie Walker Hart
Albert
Hendersonville
School of Pharmacy
University of North Carolina
High Point
Hart Drug Company
Frances Ingram
Albert Hart, Jr
Washington, D. C
Albert Stuart Hart
C. E. Rozzelle
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Black and White Skin Ointment Aids Eczema Pimples Heal
A vintage remedy claims to treat eczema acne and rough skin with antiseptic action. The product promises fast relief from itching burning and irritation and offers 10 25 or 50 cent sizes with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Funeral Rites for Local Residents Held in High Point
Services were held for John M. Smith 52 of High Point route 1 who died after a nine week illness. Rev. Julian S. Hopkins and Rev. Joseph Peele conducted the service at Green Street Baptist Church with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers included Milford Smith Van Smith Robert Smith M L Bame W C Hughes and J R Stone. Flowers were arranged by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Smith
John M.smith
Rhoda Johnson
High Point
Rt. 1
Green Street Baptist Church
Julian S. Hopkins
Joseph Peele
Deep River Friends Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Milford Smith
van Smith
Robert Smith
M. L. Bame
W. c Hughes
J. R. Stone
Argie Wood
Lillie W. Thrift
Miss Lillie
Waide Thrift
Kivett Drive
Wilbur Hutchins
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrad
Cecil Osborne
Earl Cole
Lonnie Osborne
Frank Lance
R. R. Hawks
W. H. Broadway
Harry Roberson
Thelma Patrick
Margaret Burgess
Jacelle Deveraux
O. L. Easter
Harry Monroe
J. J. Johnson
Sarah Jane Johnson
Kennedy Street
R. R. Jackson
West End
T. C. Robbins
A. M. Smith
G. W. Davis
D. H
O. S. Harville
Carl W. Harvey
E. Roy Rouse
John A. Smith
Vernon Coffee
Joseph W. Kidd
D. R. Hedrick
B. L. Pierce
George Poindexter
A. R. Stuart
J. L
Infant Eugene Smith Jr Funeral in Cedar Lodge
Funeral for infant Eugene Smith Jr the son of S Sgt and Mrs Eugene Smith was held at Cedar Lodge with Rev J A Cox of Oak Hill Baptist Church presiding. Interment followed at Fair Grove Methodist Church cemetery with flowers arranged by Mrs James Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Smith
Thomasville
Carl Trotter
Cedar Lodge
J. A. Cox
Oak Hill Baptist Church
James Barber
Fair Grove Methodist Church
Funeral service for Roscoe C Kennedy held at Pine Woods
Roscoe C Kennedy longtime resident near Thomasville died Sunday afternoon. Funeral conducted Tuesday at Pine Woods Methodist church with pallbearers nephews of Kennedy. Music by quartet and piano accompaniment. Interment in family plot at church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe C. Kennedy
Thomasville
Near Thomasville
Pine Woods
C. O. Plyler
Giles, Webster, Yey
J. C. McKinley
Clyde Kennedy
J. Vann Cashatt
Virgil Hilton
C. E. Ridge
Earnest Hilton
Belvin Craven
Wesley Veach
Kirby Grooms
Postmaster's Job At Archdale To Be Filled
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill the fourth class postmaster position at Archdale. Applications accepted through February 15 at the High Point post office or from the Commission in Washington. Salary is 999 dollars with a temporary 15 percent raise, not exceeding about 25 dollars monthly. Admission cards will list exam date and place.
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Archdale
High Point
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Jury Frees Proctor In Driving Case
Adam Proctor 29 of 205 East Hicks Street was found not guilty by a 12 man jury in Municipal Court of operating a car under the influence of whiskey. Proctor testified with Jim Cook that led to a court stenographer to record conflicting statements. Also noted: George Fewster 29 and Stella Lawrence were arrested for early conduct. Nine divorces and one annulment granted, including Katherine Skeen Britta Skeen adultery grounds and Doris Barringer Hurst annulment from Claude Hurst Jr.
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Adam Proctor
East Hicks Street
Proctor
North Main Street
Jim Cook
Crawford
Clara Cox Apartments
Stella Lawrence
Vall Street
The _y
George Fewster
Orlando Street
Baltimore
Katherine Skeen
Britta Skeen
Rebecca Bruner
Britt L. Sheen
Doris Marie Barringer
Hurst
Claude B. Hurst
Louisiana
Lula Childress
Elbert J. Childress
Elbert Morrill Taylor
Mary Pauline Taylor
Ruby Jennings
Jake L. Jennings
Nancy Teeter Yates
Herbert M. Yates
Fay Wiles Crews
Joseph Lee Crews
Thomas Pope
Blanche Pope
C. P. Johnson
Eunice Johnson
Rex Edmonds
Pearl Dobbs Edmonds
Boyd Speaks on Personnel Management at A B Club Supper
The American Business Club held its weekly meeting at the Country club with Bill Price presiding. Joe Boyd, Melrose Hosiery Mills personnel director, spoke on Personnel Management from employee and employer perspectives. Dr. Esmond Slate received a miniature gavel for service. James Lovelace and Murray Miller discussed club projects and national AB clubs. Attendees included C L Amos Donald Van Noppen Murray White Howard Ryeberg James Simmons Jr and R Y Joyner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
Bill Price
Joe Boyd
Melrose Hosiery Mills
Ees
Esmond Slate
Aders
Howard Ryeberg
James Simmons, Jr
R. Y. Joyner
Thomasville Lions Hear Guest Speaker On Faith and Service
Grace Lutheran pastor Rev. Charles R Patterson spoke at the weekly Lions Club meeting on When God Breaks Through. A humorous reading by Miss Margaret Ann Jones followed, with Hines Hall and Horace Lawing in charge. Dr. G T Alexander urged support for the March of Dimes infantile paralysis drive. Visitors included Bunn Hackney of High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Charles R. Patterson
Grace Lutheran Church
Lions Club
Margaret Ann Jones
Hines Hall
Horace Lawing
G. T. Alexander
Bunn Hackney
High
Bread Shortage Blamed on Court Jurors Tied to Bakeries
A city checkup finds six jurors serving in High Point this week directly connected with local bakeries, suggesting the bread shortage, if it occurs, is attributed to the Municipal court rather than the city bakeries.
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High Point
Veterans Honored With Gold Star Certificates At Half Mast
The American Legion and Auxiliary will present Gold Star certificates to families of High Point veterans who died in the war. Names listed include Hicks Lester, Hudson Herman Carroll, Jackson Vernie Edward, Jones Harrison Thurman, Kivett Ira Leslie Jr, Lehman Robert Henry, Lloyd Gilbert Dale, Lovelace Donald Alexander, with family addresses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambe of Commerce
American Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
High Point
Hicks
William Lester
John Henry Hicks
Hicks St
Elaine Wakley Hicks
Lexington Ave
Hudson
Herman Carroll
Seth Hudson
Ward St. Jackson
Vernie Edward
Earl A. Jackson
Thurston St. Jones
Harrison Thurman
Harrison S. Jones
Ward St
Texie Tucker
S. Main St
Lloyd
Gilbert Dale
C. W. Loyd
E. Green Street
Lovelace
Donald Alexander
J. W. Lovelace
Carrick Avenue
Public Invited To Showing Of Football Film In High Point
High Point alumni of Duke will host the public to view a motion picture of Duke s 29 to 26 Sugar Bowl victory over Alabama this January 1. Pastor Weldon of First Methodist, president of the alumni chapter, arranged the 8 p m showing in the Senior High School auditorium with players as honored guests. An oral explanation will accompany the 1200 foot film, with T C Kirkman calling the plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Duke
Tomornight
University of Alabama
Wi Weldon
First Methodist Church
High Point High School
Weldon
T. C. Kirkman
Civitan Club hears Dr Hayes on Russia and unity
Dr L B Hayes of Thomasville spoke at the Sheraton hotel on Russias endurance led by a small elite and the peoples unity. He urged Americans to emulate Russians lack of racial divisions and scientific progress while advocating a long armistice and peaceful cooperation. Guests included Robert Hocutt Robert Waters and Ralph Harbenson. Arch Richardsons team won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hayes
Striet Methodist Church
Thomasville
Civitan Club
Sheraton Hotel
Henry Koonce
Hayes
Russia
Wilson
Robert Hocutt
United States Navy
Robert Waters
Cleveland
Ohio
Ralph Harbenson
Lexington
Arch Richardson
Atlantic Building and Loan stockholders elect board
At the annual meeting of the Atlantic Building and Loan Association stockholders and directors Joe Johnson was elected to the board. Officers and directors were reelected: Arthur Kirkman president Sanders Dallas first vice president D A Rawley second vice president E C Criddlebaugh secretary treasurer. Board members include Kirkman Dallas Rawley Johnson Hedgecock Lovelace Cecil Amos Foscue Criddlebaugh. Lovelace reelected association attorney. The group plans to handle the G L loans as a veteran service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Building and Loan Association
Joe Johnson
Arthur Kirkman
Sanders Dallas
D. A. Rawley
E. C. Criddlebave
D. S. Hedgecock
James B
Oak View Grange To Install Slate
Oak View Grange plans an important meeting on Thursday at eight o clock where P. M. Davis will install the newly elected slate. Members are asked to attend and a social hour with refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak View Grange
P. M. Davis
Oe Grange
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East Commerce St
South Main
Benjamin Moore
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward Street
Fraley Field
South Main Street
Ennal
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Wachovia Bank
W. C. Brown Shoe Shop
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Greensboro Pension Fund
J. A. Hart, Sr
Boyd
A. B. Club
Thomasville Lions
Local
Civitans
Dr. Hayes
Moroline
Atlantic B. & L
Stewart
N. Main
Nat Walker
Robert J. Henning
A. Wesley Oldham
Jefferson Bidg
ICE Delivery Company
West Broad Street
B. F. Thomas
Dal “Ni
S&s. Main
N. L. Warner
dJohns
Manville
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Johns- Manville
Baby
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City Shoe Shop
Best On Commerce
Security Bank
Joe Hollingsworth
Gen
South Main St
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