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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1942

Page

9

Crack-Down Looms On Beer Selling Establishments

City officials consider strict enforcement on venues selling wine and beer especially those open after midnight. Dr. Groome urged Chief Friddle to maintain a separate file of complaints to target nuisances. The dispute arose after Sam Vail questioned license denial for the Red Pig cafe.

J. G. Groome W. G. Friddle Sam Vail Red Pig South Main Street Council Friddle Police Department Grover H. Jones F. M. Knox Iol Dr. Groome

Wiley Brothers End Radio Training

Sons of Mr and Mrs J D Wiley of 1217 Maple Street graduate from Field, the radio school at Scott Field. Corporal Wiley and PFC Wiley receive certificates and will soon be assigned to another post to use their technical knowledge in vital plane to ground communication. Scott Field offers enlisted men thorough training to keep them flying.

J.D Maple Street Radio Schoolrmy Air Forces Cal. Wolcott P

Initial Cost of Memorial Board Now Subscribed

The memorial board for High Pointers in the armed service has secured funds to cover listing 2357 names, with 225 names set to leave for service in July. One dollar lists eight names, and contributions to the Chamber of Commerce total 452.30 with expenses of 444.00 for board and listing.

Memorial Board Armed Service F. J. Sizemore Chamber of Commerce Luther Blair W._kHA Sherrod Paceae Jon. Stanlecy S. H. Oldham H. G. Faulkender J. Allen Austin Daughters of American Revolution Veterans of Foreign Wars Agnes R. King J. R. Rhodes D. P. Whitley W. R. McCain

Local VFW Seeks Aviation Cadet Applicants

Young men aged 18 to 26 may apply through the High Point VFW post to become Army Air Corps Aviation Cadets. The post will assist candidates in passing air physical and mental tests with special examinations and a mail application process directed by Jack W. McMahon, in care of the City Hall.

U. S. Army Air Corps Veterans of Foreign Wars High Point T. C. Potts Army Air V. FW Henry Arnold Army Air Forces Army Air Corps V. F. W. Post Jack W. McMahon

Mental Exams Set for CPT Program at High Point

The Civilian Pilot Training Program mental exam for July class applicants will be held at High Point College at 7 pm Friday July 3. About 25 candidates are expected for a 10-seat quota with waitlisted passers eligible for September. Navy men are not trained at High Point. applicants enlist in the Army Air Forces reserve and half must agree to glider training.

Civil Aeronautics Administration High Point College Ben HM. Will Army Air Forces Navy Reserve Corps Hill

Neilson Installed As Rotary Leader

Thomasville July 2 Special The Rotary Club met at the Woman's club building to install Rev J A Neilson as president and install other officers and directors. Rev Neilson reported on the Toronto Rotary convention while Walter Lambeth urged U S O drive with a $4000 Thomasville quota. club approved a $350 donation and appointed a committee to assist in the drive.

Thomasville Rotary International Toronto Rotary Club Woman's Club O. R. Hodgin J. A. Neilson Robert Co. Rapp Charles R. Patterson J. W. Boytes Neilson Rev. Patterson J. L. Perryman S. L. Pollock Charlie Wall Paul D. Hassler Robert C. Rapp J. Roy Proctor Walter Lambeth U.S.O Doak Finch J. W. Hawthorne H. R. Kyser Glenn Pennington Lee F. Tutue LG. Greer O. BR. Elddgin W. B. May

Executive Committee of Boarders Union to Meet Friday Night

High Point Independent Boarders Union will hold an important meeting Friday at 7:30 PM. Grady H. Morton, president, urged all committee members to attend at 306 Steele Street as pressing business will be discussed.

High Point Independent Boarders Union Steele Street Grady H. Morton Morton

Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Social Meeting Snapshot

Piedmont Grove No. 172 met on Wednesday July 1 at its Gubroom for a monthly social gathering. Visitors were Miss Barbara Mabry and Miss Jerry Bruton. Mrs Cora Mabrey led fortune telling games and bingo was played with Mrs Johnny Briton as winner. Lavender side won the attendance gold star. A weiner roast was announced for the next social meeting with ways and means committee to be appointed.

Piedmont Grove No. 172 Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Gubroom The Grove Barbara Mabry Jerry Bruton Cora Mabrey Johnny Briton Lavender Ways and Means

Fishing parson cites giant bass tale in Tennessee

Chattanooga preacher the Rev. Dr. C. Van Deusen recounts a sea story with bite. He says he hooked and nearly netted a giant bass, but his lower plate slipped into the creek and the fish escaped as he reached for the net.

Chattanooga Tenn C. van Deusen

Millis Re-elected President Of High Point College Trustees

Reports from High Point College show H Albion Millis re elected president of the board of trustees at an adjourned meeting. Rev N M Harrison named vice president and secretary treasurer. Faculty changes include military service losses and new contract offers with several professors slated for next year.

H. A. Millis H. Albion Millis N. M. Harrison High Point College G. T. Flumphreys Humphreys Allen Austin, Jr James McCachren Messrs F. C. Glasgow Paul Owen Walter Fleischmann Olin Blickensderfer P. S. Kennett Kennett Western Franklin Riker Eleanor Henry E. O. Cummins Ben HH. Hill J. Ti. Mourane J. FT. Allred N. P. Yerborough Elizabeth Connor Alice Paige White T. Gunn Lucille Johnston Warlick Mabel T. Millikan Lillian M. Green C. C. Robbins Me. Harrison Harrison

Six Local Boys To Be Honored In City Sunday

Six High Point boys who died in service will be honored at a city memorial service Sunday afternoon at 5 at the Junior High School auditorium. Names include William J. Fraley James K. Gashaw Samuel M. Collier Edgar James Green Forrest Hawkins and Don Lovelace. Dr. Frank P. Graham will deliver the memorial address and a special musical program is planned. Downtown churches cancel their union service to allow attendance. parents will receive plaques with a gold star.

High Point William J. Fraley W. J. Fraley James K. Gashaw Ada G. Pipkin Samuel M. Collier, Jr S. M. Collier Edgar James Green Ida Elizabeth Green Forrest Hawkins Mary Hawkins Don Lovelace J. W. Lovelace Enterprise Frank P. Graham Greater University of North Carolina Tfigh Point

Mrs Carl Edmonds Claimed By Death

Mrs Sallic B Edmonds wife of Carl J Edmonds of 1003 North Main Street died this afternoon at a local hospital after a week in critical condition Her husband an employee of the High Point post office survives Funeral plans were not available at press time Mrs Edmonds formerly Sal lie Baynes daughter of Mr and Mrs L Sam Baynes of 516 Centennial Avenue Latin American trade losses are reported at about 31 percent due to the war The combined weight of the average American locomotive and tender exceeds 100 tons.

Saltic B. Edmonds Carl J. Edmonds North Main Street Edmonds High Point Sallie Baynes

Mechanic Learners School Opened in Winston-Salem

The War Department establishes a school in Winston-Salem for mechanic learners to train for signal corps equipment including radio and telephone gear. Civil Service exams in High Point on July 8 offer training with salaries from 1020 to 1620 dollars yearly as progression, with aptitude testing and contacts at the post office or Arcade building office for details.

War Department Winston-Salem Signal Corps Civil Service High Point U. S. Employment Service

Morehead Named Pastor at Lutheran Church

Theological student F Curtis Morehead Jr son of Mr and Mrs F C Morehead will serve as supply pastor at First Lutheran Church Pulaski Va for the summer He attends the Seminary of the Southern Lutheran Church in Columbia DC and belongs to Emmanuel Lutheran Church Flo graduated from High Point High School in 1937 and from Lenoir Rhyne College in 1941.

F. Curtis Morehead, JR Lutheran Church Pulaski, VA F. C. Morehead First Lutheran Church Pulaski Morehead Southern Lutheran Church Columbia, D. C Emmanuel Lutheran Church Flo High Point High School Lrenoir-Rhyne College

White Man Arrested On First Degree Burglary Charge

Roland Samuel 40, white, of 710 East Commerce Street, was arrested at about 7 a.m. at his home on a charge of first degree burglary for allegedly breaking into Bertha Hunt’s residence at 302 Clay Street while occupants slept. Investigators say entry was gained by prying a window screen after removing tacks. a knife blade fragment was found. The alleged offense occurred around 2 a.m. on June 30. Samuel will have a preliminary hearing at High Point Municipal Court tomorrow morning.

Roland Samuel East Commerce Street Samuel Bertha Hunt Clay Street High Point Municipal Court

Two Pictures On Fire Defense At Senior Wlight School

Tonight at 7:30 in the Senior Wlight School auditorium two pictures will be shown on incendiary bombs and plant protection. Chief E K Ingram said the show is mainly for auxiliary firemen and plant fire chiefs. Volunteers attending will receive credit in fire defense A. All volunteers without fire defense A are urged to attend with auxiliary firemen and plant chiefs. the class will last under an hour.

Wlight E. K. Ingram Almg

Ensign Algie M. Stuart Receives Wings of Gold

Algie A. Stuart of High Point North Carolina earns the Wings of Gold at the U S Naval Air Station Jacksonville Florida after completing flight training. Capt John D Price commends the new naval flying officer at graduation. Stuart, 22, is a University of North Carolina graduate who started training in Atlanta and will join the Navy air unit. He is the son of Alf and Mrs. Algie M Stuart of 617 Willowbrook Street High Point.

U. S. Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fla Algie A. Stuart High Point N. C John D. Price Stuart High Point High School University of North, Carolina Naval Reserve Aviation Base Atlanta Navy Alf Algie M. Stuart Willowbrook Street

Rationing Board Adds Two Clerks to Staff

Rationing Board Chairman T. R. Short announced two new full time clerical assistants. Ada B. Burgess, formerly with NYA, and Ruth M. Culler, Flora MacDonald College graduate, will be paid 1260 dollars annually. They reported to the County Building June 29 after approval by William T. Winslow and Theodore S. Johnson. Dorothy Bailey remains board secretary on vacation.

T. R. Short Ada B. Burgess NYA Ruth M. Culler Flora MacDonald College William T. Winslow Civils Service Board Theodore S. Johnson Office of Price Administration Dorothy Bailey

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