Col Hawkins protests rent boosts to Washington
Lt Col Jonathan D Hawkins head of WW II demobilized records writes to the OPA rents division in Washington protesting recent rent increases affecting government employees. Major Stanley S Gilbert notes a petition from about 25 branch workers and urges immediate action to remedy the situation as rents rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hawkins
Washington
Jonathan D. Hawkins
OPA
Washington, D. C
Hawkins
Courl
Stanley S. Gilbert
Gilbert
B. Gantt
Ivan D. Carson
Washington, D.C
R. R. Gantt
Anscene
Aeey
Share Ride Groups to Meet Tuesday Night
Firms with share-the-ride committees are urged to attend a 7 30 PM meeting in the County building to discuss gasoline tires and program implementation. J F Jones secretary of the rationing board announces E B Stone will lead the session with OPA district office staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jones
E. B. Stone
OPA
Stone
Jones
Emmert Addresses Peace-Time Traffic Challenge
Emmert urges peace-time offers to meet a traffic challenge during the High Point Traffic and Transportation Club dinner at the eo Hotel. M Hite was installed president with D E Headen and E K Thrower as officers. 150 members and guests, including railroad representatives, attended. Emmert predicts private auto growth may pressure railroads and calls for improved Southern passenger equipment and schedules and a willingness to take new ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Bruton
Oeota Teale and ‘Transportation Club
Hite
Sheraton Hotel
Iear
Condelanta
High Point Traffic and Transportation Club
M. Hite
D. E. Headen
E. K. Thrower
Social Security Board Seeks Clerks And Typists
Miss Dorothy L. Watson will be at the local employment office today Friday and Saturday to recruit for vacancies in the Social Security Board offices in Baltimore and Washington. Openings include clerks stenographers typists under clerks and trainee machine operators with salaries from 1560 to 1752 including overtime. Eligible applicants must be American citizens aged 16 to 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy L.,watson
Social Security Board
Baltimore
Washington
Lions And Rotarians Meet In Cage Contest
Thomasville residents will see a charity basketball game tonight at 8 in the high school gymnasium as Rotary and Lions club members clash to raise funds for the infantile paralysis fund. A girls game between Thomasville and Pilot high schools precedes the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Rotary
Lions Clubs
Pilot High
Rotary-Lions
Red ration stamps validated for farm pork purchases
Local ration board official J F Jones explains that the recent red stamp validation for pork is an accommodation loan against future needs, not extra credit. A-8 through M-8 in Book 4 will be usable beginning February 27 for meats fats and cheese, with validity through April. Households using farm-killed pork should plan for other red stamp foods during the 10 week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nus
J. F. Jones
OPA
Workers Wanted at Norfolk Naval Air Station
Hundreds of jobs open at the Norfolk Virginia naval air station for skilled mechanics laborers and helpers. Frank M Wilbern recruiting representative says housing is provided and pay ranges from 70 to 120 cents per hour with time and a half over 40 hours. Roles include senior laborer electrician electroplater automotive mechanic machinist and several skilled trades. Note mentions fluid milk in Army nations in 1933.
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Naval Air Station
Norfolk
Frank M. Wilbern
U. S. Civil Service Region
Wilbern
High Point
U. S. Oe
Braden Outlines Postwar City Plans at Council Meeting
City Manager Roy S. Braden announced a full postwar plan for High Point to be presented at tonight's 7 30 p m council session in the County Building courtroom. Mayor A J Koonce urged public attendance and Q A interruptions, insisting citizens should see business conducted openly.
Mayor Madry Addresses Rotary on Democracy and Postwar Needs
Chapel Hill Mayor R W Madry spoke to the Rotary Club about democracy’s enduring principles and postwar adjustments. He noted war bond sales by Rotarians, a community project inventory, and ongoing global growth with 129 new clubs worldwide, including 29 in the United States and 46 in South America.
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America
Robert W. Dry
Chapel Hill
Rotarians
University News Bureau
High Point Club
189Th
Rosary
Canada
South America
A Hilly Beck 78 Dies After Brief Illness
A Hilly Beck 78 of Thomasville Route Two died at home after a short illness. Born June 9, 1865 in Davidson County, he was the son of Ambrose and Betsy Beck. Survived by Oscar Embler Lank Beck Mrs C L Sechrest John Beck Willie Beck and Tima Beck of Thomasville. Funeral at Emmanuel Reformed Church Friday at 3 PM.
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Thomasville
A. Hilly Beck
Davidson County
Ambrose
Betsy Beck
Oscar Embler
Lank Beck
C. L. Sechrest
John Beck
Willie Beck
Tima
Emmanuel Re
Church Cemetery
Certificates For H P Firms Are Suspended
Seven High Point firms have had their certificates of incorporation suspended as of January 19 for failure to file required reports and pay franchise taxes due the state. The suspensions were signed by Thad Eure, secretary of state, and filed yesterday in Guilford superior court. They are as follows: Asia, Good Wearre Metal Stamping Works, Moffitt Furnishing company, Piedmont Color and Chemical company, Vest Furniture and Woodall Plastering company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Thad Eure
Guilford Superior Court
Asia
Goodwearre Metal Stamping Works
Moffitt Furnishing Company
Piedmont Color and Chemical Company
Vest Furniture and Woodall Plastering Company
February Quota At Local Draft Board No 4 Largest Since War
Jere Sloan chief clerk said February quota for Local Board No 4 is the highest since the war began. No figures were released. The men will be sent to Ft. B for induction preliminaries. Board No 5 has not yet learned its February quota.
Bond sales total 112 959 in Fourth War Loan drive
Drive chairman Ed Mendenhall reported bond sales of 112,959 on Wednesday raising the campaign total to 422,461 and 2,106 bonds purchased. The day saw 302 bonds sold as the effort heads toward a 3,865,500 quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mendenhall
Hugh Smart
Joe Hollsworth
Certificates To Be Allotted On Jobs Not Mileage
J F Jones secretary of the rationing board announced an OPA amendment set for February 1 changing tire eligibility from mileage to occupational basis. He warned more applicants may seek tires than supply allows and urged local boards to screen applicants to ensure tires go to those essential to the war effort public health and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jones
Rationing Board
OPA
Jones
Civil Service To Give Messenger Examination
A messenger examination for positions at the local war department offices will be held Friday January 28 at 2 p.m. in the office building. W T Wins civil service examiner announced. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Base pay is $1250 per year plus overtime bringing total to about $1400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
W. T.wins Civil Service Examiner
Black youth seized on charges of attempts against eight women
Dock Martin an 18 year old Black youth was arrested after eluding police for over a month. He faces eight charges including eight counts of assault with intent to commit robbery against eight women who identified him. Bond set at 500 per incident and 2 500 for intent charges. Police note possible additional victims. The arrest followed reports of confrontations near Hamilton Mallory and Grimes Streets during early morning hours as victims headed to work.
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Dock Martin
Martin
I. D. Venable
L. C. Myers
Elizabeth Koonce
Fifth Street
Essie Byerly
Marley Street
Annie Nunn
M Avenue
Ruby Massey
East Commerce Street
Dorothy Coltrane
Grace Street
Virginia Byars
Mangum Avenue
South Main Street
Miss Byars
Hamilton
Mallory
Hamilton Street
Grimes Street
Vall Street
Street
Fairviewtreet
North Carolina Baptists to Convene Sunday School Session
More than 500 North Carolina Baptists are expected at the state Sunday School convention at First Baptist Church, beginning Tuesday evening and running through Thursday morning. Noted speakers include Dr. C. J. Allen and Dr. Sankey L. Blanton, with additional talks by Dr. H. H. McMillan and Dr. F. O. Mixon among others from various cities and churches.
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North Carolina
China
F. O
Cooperative Club Hears Robinette on Cub Scout Program
The Co-Operative club held a luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel with William F. Robinette, Cub Scouts master in High Point, as speaker. He outlined Cub Scouting aims for ages 9 to 12, den and pack structure, den mothers, and home-school ties, noting mothers must participate. Committee assignments were announced by President Herbert Minnis for membership finance and sick committee roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Club
Sheraton Hotel
William F. Robinette
High Point
Herbert Minnis
Chai
Roy Culler
E. E.younts
Homer Barrett
Two Men Sentenced On Drunkenness Counts
Walker Ragan aged 46 of 409 West High street received four months on the county farm for drunkenness from Judge D C Mac Rae in municipal court. E G Lovelace, 52 of 508 Wise street, was given 90 days for drunkenness. it marked his fifth arrest on the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Ragan
West High Street
D. C. MacRae
MacRae
E. G. Lovelace
Wise Street
Gung Ho Premiere With BTC Band In High Point
The BTC Band will perform at the Center Theater in High Point for a free premiere of Gung Ho the Marines attack on Makin Island. Bond buyers get free admission with any denomination, with a Greensboro band opening the show and prizes offered to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Makin Island
Smart
North Carolina Theaters, Inc
High Point
Film Industry
War Activities Committee
Center
Greensboro
Hollingsworth and Smart
United States Marines
Evans F. Carlson
Pacific Island
Randolph ‘Scott
Noah Beery, Jr
Alan Curtis
Grace McDonald
Rent Control Panel Delays Action Awaiting OPA Agent
Curtis Smithdeal said the rent control committee discussed the Gantt report on apartment rents but would wait for an OPA representative before acting. OPA official A F Parkes from Winston-Salem failed to appear as scheduled. secretary J F Jones expected Parkes later this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Smithdeal
R. B. Gantt
Smithdeal
OPA
A. F. Parkes
Winston-Salem
J. F. Jones
Rationing Board
Parkes
Milk Delivery Rules Likely Little Effect Locally
The fluid milk conservation program starts Tuesday and should barely affect household sales of sweet milk, as dairies face 100 percent delivery of last June’s sweet milk to civilians and 75 percent of by products. Dairymen expect schools to retain top priority, with grocery stores, then restaurants and fountains, next in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairs
Dairies
Mrs Sarah J Walker Dies At Asheboro Home
Mrs. Sarah J. Walker died at her Asheboro route two home after a long Illness. She leaves five sons C. W. Pittsboro W. S. E. L. and E. P. all of Asheboro and R. L. of High Point. Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 PM at My Shepherd Church in Asheboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Enterprise
Ashesoro
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