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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1944
Page
10
Reported near Jamestown a massive snake twice the size of a man eluded a .45 pistol and coils in briars. Farmer Sam R. Wiley described a seven inch wide, 150 to 200 pound timber rattler like monster with yellow brown alternating bands. Other tales spoke of a stove pipe size reptile near Guilford College.
Mrs Garnett Baker filed a divorce suit against Lowell Baker in the clerk of court's office. She cites abandonment and non support since 1939. Three children remain in her custody.
A fragmented ad terse note touts asking for St Joseph Aspirin with phrases about the largest cellar and 10 cent pricing. The text reads as a promotional prompt urging purchase and brand recall.
Dr. R A Herring city health officer reports twenty four High Point children who visited Salisbury and Hickory polio zones have been isolated and will be observed for 14 days. He notes no local polio cases yet but warns visitation is risky and pleads for minimized travel to affected areas. Parents are asked to report any such emergency visits to aid protective actions.
Repiton Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meets tonight at 8 o’clock in the lodge hall to install officers for the ensuing year. Lodge Deputy G C Manley will oversee the ritual. Electees include Co. W. Watson noble grand C N White vice grand J R Young recording secretary C F Hayes financial secretary J L McMahan treasurer.
Haske Haskel Kearns 24, a farm worker, faced larceny charges after a bicycle he rode from beyond Gastonia to visit family was reported stolen by Carl Carpenter, a local farmer. Officers sought his return to Cherryville and set a $100 bond.
Postmaster Steve Clark urges citizens to address letters and packages to servicemen overseas correctly after War Department guidance shows growing mail is accepted and dispatched with incomplete addresses. Postal staff have sometimes added missing details, causing delays and misrouted items.
A SC engineering firm asks for at least 40000 sq ft with option for 60000 more, part of 315000 sq ft total space sought in ten days. Secretary Frank Sizemore declined to comment on potential locators but noted limited suitable space currently available.
Members of Mechanicsville Council No 347 Junior Order United American Mechanics will entertain their wives and invited guests tonight at the usual meeting hour. Refreshments will be served.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, commander in Europe, replies to prayers and letters from Emmanuel Lutheran church youth in a Bible school program. He tells Mrs. Conrad the letters touched him and thanks the children for their wishes and prayers.
Word arrives of Henry Nash Craven 89 a former Hi Point resident who died Monday in Washington DC where he had lived 62 years He served as a Post Office Department employee until his 1925 retirement Receiving a commendation letter from Postmaster General Harry S New He belonged to St Johns Masonic Lodge No 11 and leaves nephews and a niece in Kentucky and Ohio plus a niece in this state.
Recurrence of use of alcohol for drinking noted this morning with the arrest of Vance Davis 26 of Wise Street held on $200 bond for violating the law. Also facing $200 bond is William gt charged with possession of half gallon of non tax paid whiskey.
Junior members of the Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No 62 will be entertained at Woodmen Hall at 8 pm with prizes from the home office for the July August membership drive. John T Bruton local commander said seniors will host and refreshments will be served as progress is reported.
The chamber of commerce sent letters to High Point firms seeking donations of equipment for the Farmers Family Center at 203 North Main Street. Frank Sizemore said the curb market might be ready sooner and hopes both facilities open together once needed gear is installed.
In Portland Oregon the Commercial Iron Works recently launched the Margaret, a rowboat, with a vinegar christening bottle broken over her prow. Corsages for the launching party were made of carrots and radishes.
The rationing board ordered a service panel of local used car dealers to pass on exchanges before gas allowances. Led by Joe Boyd, the panel includes C A Koontz O V Kester E V Gamble and G W Lyles. A staff member attends and signs exchange blanks, region A prices apply, and age-based price reductions of four percent every six months are specified.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Bost Yates wife of B D Yates were held at 3 pm at Concordia Lutheran Church in Rowan County with Rev T T Lindsay and Rev Mrs Fisher officiating. Pallbearers included Walter Brooks Gurney Cecil George Hanks Wester Poor Robert Davis and Arch Anderson. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
A group of women from Wayworth Memorial Methodist church led by Mrs. B H Phaup participated in a church service. During the services Mrs. B H Phaup Mrs Beryle Asbury and Miss Beulah Kidd with Mrs Asbury on accordion sang three selections.
Rev. Wilbur Hutchins, pastor of First Baptist, read diary excerpts tracing his college days at Wake Forest and Duke Divinity through years in Wake County and Winston-Salem. Presented by Dr. Harry Brockmann with Severn presiding in Thompson’s absence. Club visitor Rev. Wilson Welborn attended. Attendance prize went to Charles Risch’s team.
P. L. Smith, district manager for Jefferson Standard Life Insurance, reports a net gain of 19.25 million dollars in life insurance in force for the first six months, boosting total in force to 522 million. New business paid in reached 29.1 million, up 14 percent from the prior year, while lapses remain low.
A department of commerce report cites Italian immigrants boosting the economy with a mix of highly skilled labor and diverse employment sectors, highlighting their contributions to growth and development.
High Point operates Free Movie Day this afternoon and tonight to spur E bond purchases. Yesterday 144 B bonds were bought totaling 14 587 50, lifting group sales to 461 856 25 about 82 percent of the 551 000 goal. Directors say $89 814 75 still needed in the bracket. rest of the state trails.
Pvt. Winston Churchill of Martinsville Indiana arrives at Camp Reynolds hospital near Greenville with a medical detachment assignment. The U S Navy runs 538 schools to provide technicians with required training.
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