Clothing Drive Aims to Ease War Scourge Sunday
A house-to-house canvass will gather clothing Sunday afternoon at 1 15 to aid war torn nations. A. Glenn Smith chairs the drive with the women’s club and local groups aiding. Volunteers will collect warm garments, bedding, draperies, and lighter items for the Philippines, with Bakers Service Station as the stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Glenn Smith
Victory Plotheer
Woman’'S Club
High Point
J. A. Eshelman
Woman's 7
Ar Hartley
YMCA
Willard Leathers
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Philippine Islands
Henry J. Kaiser
Center
Rat-Proofing Cited As Only Sure Method For Abattoir
City Manager Roy S. Braden says rat control is ineffective and rat-proofing is essential. A contract for abattoir work includes rat-proof boxes and new refrigeration parts, with concrete construction to replace cork and composition box walls. The project aims to keep rats out and reduce wartime delays while officials and private owners shoulder costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy S. Braden
Funeral rites for Mrs Mary J Kennedy near Seagrove
Mrs Mary J Kennedy died yesterday at her home near Steeds. Funeral services were held at Union Grove church near Seagrove this afternoon at 3 oclock. Surviving are three sons Daniel Star Jeannie Steeds and Henry Kennedy Point and three daughters Neena Coca Steeds Alice Williams Steeds and Ina Chriscoe Biscoe. Ink can be removed from colored articles by tallow and boiling milk treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kennedy
Mary J Kennedy
Steeds
Union Grove Church
Seagrove
Daniel
Star
Jeannie
Henry Kennedy
Point
Neena Chriscoe
Troy
Alice Williams
Ina_ Chriscoe
Biscoe
Collins Suit Heads To Jury In Jacksonville Trial
The Dewey Collins suit for damages to Leroy Collins arising from a June 5, 1944 truck accident near Jacksonville proceeds in civil municipal court and is not expected to reach the jury before tomorrow. The defendants deny liability, claiming the boy stepped in front of the truck. Also listed are divorces granted this term bringing the total to 34, most on two years separation with one for adultery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Collins
Leroy
Henry, G. Tyson
Ing
Tyson Tanck Company
Civil Municipal Court
Jacksonville
Leroy Collins
Collins Boy
Collins
Basie L. Hodges
Snyder Hodge
Fannie Kirby
Curtis Kirby
Connie Archie Pa
John William Payne
Lola Minton Matthews
Clyde L. Matthews
Chloe Ratcliffe Diamond
Lucas L. Diamond
Daniel W. Byrd
Alice Royals Byrd
Lelia Haworth Russell
James Atlas Russell
Mary Jones
Alex Jones
J. Pell
Henry C. Pell
Mrs. Laura Kirkman Dies in Local Hospital at 87
Laura Kirkman 87 widow of William T. Kirkman died yesterday evening at 6 45 in a local hospital where she had been a patient since Sunday. Born December 22, 1858 in Jamestown she was a long time Wesley Memorial Methodist member. Surviving are son Shubal Coffin Kirkman of High Point five daughters Clara Wheeler H W Hayes Paul H Hardy C Olin White and Howard Swaim nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral 2 30 Friday at home 916 Montheu Avenue conducted by Rev. Paul Hardin burial Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Kirkman
William T. Kirkman
Kirkman
Jamestown
Shubal G
Laura Mendenhall Coffin
Mich
Howard Swaim
Salisbury
Montheu Avenue
Paul Hardin
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Ward Reappointed Salvation Army Advisory Board Leader
Glenn Ward was re elected president of the Salvation Army advisory board at the annual dinner at the Sheraton. Other officers named include D W Hunter as vice president Dave Yow as secretary and John Kalte as treasurer A report by Capt C R Collins head of the unit and Wheeler Van Loan followed.
Mrs Fedorowica Seeks 50 000 From Gantt in Amended Suit
Marion Fedorowica, who filed suit against local realtor R B Gantt for 10 000 in personal injuries, amends the complaint to seek 50 000 including 25 000 actual and 25 000 punitive damages claiming a miscarriage resulted from the assault and loss of earnings. W M Black sues for divorce from Elizabeth Black amidst two years separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Fedorowica
R. B. Gantt
Gantt
Fedorowica
W. M. Black
Elizabeth Black
USES Office to Close Saturdays Start Jan 28
The USES office will operate 40 hours weekly and close Saturdays starting January 28. The last Saturday morning service will be January 26. Monday to Friday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The unemployment compensation division remains open Saturdays for claims only.
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Ralph E. Miller
USES
Thomasville Man Tom A Sykes Dies at 65
Thomasville resident Tom Alderman Sykes 65 died at his home 219 West Main Street after a heart ailment. Born in North Hampton England he lived in Market Harbor before settling in Thomasville in 1938. He was a former pastor and longtime Rotary district governor with survivors including his widow Elizabeth and siblings in England. Funeral plans are incomplete.
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Tom Alderman Sykes
University of 4
Chic Ill
Elizabeth Falkner
Market Harbor
England
New England
High Int
Portland
Central Friends Church
Thomasville
High Pointeer Club
Rotarynternational
Central Friends
Elizabeth Sykes
George S Coventry
William Sykes
Richard Briggs
Names expected on petitions for library election
Petitions turned in for a special library election contain between 700 and 800 names, with totals likely exceeding the 925 to 975 required to call the election. Election is tentatively set for April 30, with library operation and upkeep becoming mandatory if the tax passes. A surplus helps cover duplicates and ineligible signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble T. Praigg
Library Boad
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs L B Bowman
Mrs L B Bowman died at her home on Fisher Ferry street after an extended illness. The funeral was at South Side Baptist church with pastors Rev Thomas B Flowe Rev T R York and Rev S T Bayse officiating. Pallbearers included Raymond Tysinger Paul Benner and others. Interment in City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Bowman
Thomasville
Fisher Ferry Street
South Side
First Wesleyan Methodist Church
Raymond Tysinger
Paul Benner
Woodrow Lambeth
Willie Holder
Tommy Westmoreland
Edward Sowers
Woodrow Southern
Roy Armsworthy
Boyd Samuels
F. O. Everhart
John Stoker
Clyde Laws
Reynolds Craver
Opal Childers
M. W. Childers
Leonard Boyd
Eunice Lockabill
Reid Brewer
Meanest thief named after March of Dimes theft in Goldsboro
Goldsboro police nominate a new meanest thief after a March of Dimes collection box was stolen from Harrel's news stand. Chief H. T. Hines announced the case today aiming to catch the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Goldsboro Police Today
H. T. Hines
Harrel
No Favors Policy Brings Fines for Police Tows
Traffic Bureau enforces tickets without bias under its no favors rule. Officers cited for minor violations pay fines like the public, with few resisting. The plan aims for fair play and increasingly public support as complaints decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traffic Bureau
Eral
Du Pont expert speaker at Thomasville Rotary meeting
M. H. Bruner of Du Pont spoke to the Thomasville Rotary Club at the Woman's Club building detailing chemists contributions to American life and wartime and peacetime innovations. He demonstrated rivet explosive location technology cutting rivet time from 300 seconds to four, amid a program led by D. A. Long Jr with guests from Thomasville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
M. H. Bruner
du Pont
Rotary Club
Woman's Club
N. C. English
Bruner
D. A. Long, Jr
Wray Ward
J. M. Stewart
Howard Blair
Bunn Hackney
High Point
Henry
New Egg Prices Hit Small Grocers But Not Big Stores
The local rationing board corrects yesterday's error about egg ceilings. Starting today the large grade A egg ceiling falls from 57 to 56 cents, affecting small one and two classification grocers while larger stores remain under a markup rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Group Three
Group Four
Reconstruction and Advance in the Church World War Echo
In 1919 the Protestant Episcopal Church of America faced postwar challenges and pledged to act on beliefs that God governs for humanity’s good. Rev. Lewis Melcher of Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbia urged rebuilding churches, expanding missions, and a global program to raise 5 million dollars for reconstruction and advance, stressing unity and outreach across Europe, the Pacific, and the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church of America
Jesus Christ
Lewis Melcher
Trinity Episcopal Church of Columbia
S. C
J. Mary's Episcopal Church
Howard Hartzell
Columbia
High Point
Europe
Islands
Pacific
Mount of Ascension
Jesus
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Atlantic
Orient
Melcher
Epi
France
Greece
Philippines
Chia
New Guinea
America
Padding rugs protects worn floors and extends rug life
If floors are not in good condition, provide ample padding under rugs to prevent wear. Proper padding helps reduce friction and preserves both rug and floor, enhancing longevity and appearance.
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Tion
Carl T. Durham
State Board of Elections
Washington
Braden
LIPPO
Dunhill Lighiers Lektrolite
Reynolds
Parker
Eversharp
Blue Ridge Pottery
Wagger
Elwood Hotel Cor
W. T. Kirkman
Glenn Ward
Salvation Army
Encyclopaedia Britannica
John Kalte
Salvation Army Boys’ Club
R. H. Smith
Charlie Risch
Fred Haeflinger
C. C. Cox
Dave Neill
Jesse Wall
Marvin Coe
Ed Lewis
Tom A. Sykes
Ddiamoon cLassics
Wagger’s Elwood Hotel Corner
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