J W Kennedy retires after fifty years in High Point grocery
J W Kennedy of 742 English Street, 77, ends a half century in High Point groceries. He ran a small shop with two clerks, recalling early days with dray horses, telephone scarcity, and daily rations of sugar, molasses, eggs, and butter. His business grew from a corner stand to a long English Street presence.
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High Point
J. W. Kennedy
English Street
Kennedy
Davidson County
Thomasville
Jarrell
Causey
Elwood Cox
Main Street
Fatty
A. Coke Cecil
Will Simpson
Greensboro
Barbados
Mr. Kennedy
Ife
Joe Welborn
Randolph County
Welborn
Randolph
Nettie Kennedy
Hunt Hotel
Commerce
Main Streets
Weather Outlook for the Carolinas and Georgia
North and South Carolina expect continued warmth Sunday with Georgia also warm. Widely scattered thundershowers are possible Sunday afternoon across the region.
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North and
South Carolina
Georgia
Roy Welborn Held For False Pretense
Roy C. Welborn a construction company official was arrested on a false pretense charge by warrant signed by A L Hazzard a sheet metal worker. Welborn posted a 300 bond for trial in Municipal Court July 13. Hazzard says Welborn promised to deed property in return for signing a release for work and did not deed or own the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Welborn
A. L. Hazzard
Welborn
Hazzard
Willowbrook Street Man Jailed After Assault on Officer
G. A. Putt of 700 Willowbrook Street was jailed on charges of assaulting a city patrolman, resisting arrest, and drunkenness after allegedly striking Patrolman W. L. Gurley during a drunken arrest attempt. Gurley reportedly beat Putt around the face in the confrontation.
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Willowbrook
G. A. Putt
Willowbrook Street
Putt
W. L. Gurley
Gurley
Inspection staff and legal division eyed for cuts
OPA continued page one report notes the need for an inspection service and a staff of 3,000 inspectors and 1,300 clerks. The committee says the legal division is overstaffed and calls for a one third reduction in 4,518 proposed employees. Further reductions target Washington central staff and travel and printing items.
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Washington Central
Truck Rationing Appeals Boards Forming in State
An appeals board for truck rationing in North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia will organize in Charlotte on July 17. The board will hear appeals by truck operators from denials of allocations officers in Charlotte Raleigh Columbia S C Richmond and Roanoke. Members are J D Kluttz Stove Moody and B Frank Matthews all of Charlotte.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Raleigh
Columbia
S. C
Richmond
Roanoke
J. D. Kluttz
Stove Moody
B. Frank Matthews
Century-old building shows hand dressed plank work
Mr Kennedy rents the lower part of his store to his brother W T Kennedy and plans to rent the vacated store with equipment. He recalls his first airplane ride fifteen years ago with a commercial pilot near the Greensboro High Point airport who joked that they seemed to be moving despite appearing still.
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Kennedy
W. T. Kennedy
Greensboro High Point Airport
FBI links to Nazi party activity in the United States
The FBI reported that Nazi ties operated in the U S through the German Labor Front with members paying dues and visitors taken on strength through joy trips. Adults received military training while youths learned marches and war games. Five arrestees admitted Nazi membership.
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Hitler
FBI
America
Germany
Nazi Party
Foxworth
New York
League
House Bill Advances With Tax Increases And Changes
The House set to consider the bill Thursday after debate, facing a gag rule dispute. Provisions lift corporate taxes to 45 percent, switch excess profits to 34 percent, raise individual rates to 6 percent, and impose a 5 percent payroll deduction credits for 1943 taxes. Excises on liquor tobacco travel and bets rise, with prior 94 percent rate dropped then restored, adding about 94.4 million to the bill total.
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Cooper
Corporation Normal
Germans Halting Don Front Push Near Voronezh
Soviet and German claims clash over Voronezh region along the Don as fighting intensifies. Germans report bridgeheads and prisoner captures while Russians describe stalled attacks and renewed defense further south toward Kantemirovka and Lishchansk.
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Rossosh
Fedor von Bock
Lishchansk
Dononezh
Don River
Stalingrad
Volga
Shantemirovka
Don
Voronezh
Kharkov
Kursk
Orel
Rzhev
Moscow
Kantemirovka
Russians claim new weapons and fighting near Moscow front
Reports say Germans approach the Don line and near Nalinin and Leningrad with tank obstacles and artillery in place. Russians unveil new arms including 52 inch EV tanks flame throwers and fast field guns with a distant five mile mortar. Fierce fighting continues in Ialinin northwest of Moscow with villages changing hands and heavy German losses.
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Don
Nalinin
Leningrad
France
Ialinin
Moscow
Kalinin
British Commonwellward Breaks North Defences At El Alamein
British and Italian defenders facing Tarento division and a Nazi 90th light infantry brigade yielded under a swift British thrust. Reports say unusually large prisoner captures, with enemy anti aircraft artillery and at least one anti tank gun seized. Heavy British guns struck German tanks while air battles followed the stalemate rupture near El Alamein as Auchinleck and Rommel awaited reinforcements. The Axis relied on Italian airpower to meet RAF pressure as the desert front pressed along the coast.
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Tarento
el Alamein
Claude Auchinleck
Erwin Rommel
Axis
RAF
Italy
Alexandria Naal
Desert
War Ration Books May Be Replaced
The Office of Price Administration announced local ration boards can replace lost stolen or destroyed war ration books immediately. Previously replacements required a two month wait. OPA also eased sugar purchases for remote-area residents allowing up to 12 pounds as an advance against regular rations.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Workman Killed In Roof Collapse at Newport Naval Storehouse
A concrete roof of a large store house on a naval reservation collapsed today at Newport Rhode Island, killing one workman and injuring 13 others, three seriously. Cesario Grace of Providence was found dead in the wreckage hours after the collapse. civilian workers for a private contractor were pouring concrete when the forms gave way.
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Newport
R. I
Naval Reservation
Cesario Grace
Providence
Croce
Mrs Roosevelt backs East for gasoline rationing plan
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt said the eastern seaboard is best suited to a gasoline rationing plan due to transportation options beyond cars. She noted more trains, tram plates, and bus lines in the East and warned West residents would be cut off from help and social contact if told to stop using cars. The statement came at a weekend conference of 50 delegates from Women's Trade Union Auxiliaries at Trudson Shore Labor School under the Office of Price Administration consumer division.
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West Park
N. Y
Eleanor Roosevelt
Seaboard
East
Trudson Shore Labor School
Consumer Division
Office of Price Administration
Navy appeals for radio telephone outfits on Atlantic coast
The Navy issued an appeal seeking all radio telephone sets to be sold for use aboard ships along the Atlantic coast. Eastern sea frontier command asked dealers and amateur operators to submit full data on equipment including operating voltage and output in watts. Navy buys outright if sets meet standards of standard make with 2000 to 3600 kilocycles range and 112 watts output or more.
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New York
Navy
Atlantic
Eastern Sea Frontier Command
West Point cadets to get training in state
West Point cadets from the class of 1943 sailed for North Carolina camps to study field and anti aircraft artillery tactics. Commanded by Major James H. Polk and with six officers, they will train a week at Fort Bragg and Camp Davis. Cadet officer Thomas G. Donaldson of Ft. Knox, Ky leads. The trip is part of a summer series by Maj. Gen. Francis B. Wiley and Col. Philip E. Gallagher to broaden Army training.
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West Point
N. Y
North Carlina Army Camps
James H. Polk
Fort Bragg
Camp Davis
Thomas G. Donaldson
Ft. Knox
Francis B. Wiley
Philip E. Gallagher
Negro attack leaves man cut on arm in city incident
Sylvester Armstrong of 602 Mangu m Avenue was badly cut on an arm early today by Willie Mae Lassiter a Negro girl of 218 Gordy Street who was jailed on charges of assault with a deadly weapon.
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Sylvester Armstrong
Mangum Avenue
Willie Mae Lassiter
Gordy Street
British Report Details Offensive Near El Alamein
The British claimed destruction of motorized equipment as they pressed a new offensive after fighter bombers struck a concentration of 2,000 Axis vehicles. They advanced north along a railroad west of El Alamein while Axis guns were moved by rail and heavily attacked by RAT. Plane losses were tallied with at least eight Axis fighters shot down and more damaged, plus two El Daba aircraft destroyed on the field. the aerial battle signaled further losses on both sides.
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el Alamein
el Daba
High Point Women Lead Negro Boy Scout Drive Meeting
High Point community leaders plan a 4 PM meeting at Cherry Street Presbyterian Church to organize a complete victory in the Annual Negro Boy Scout Drive. Dr. J C Morgan notes the drive’s value, with many captains listed and a push to rally local support for Scouts’ service to community and nation. Also announced: Arthur Cornelius Gaines of Mt Gilead and Mrs Gaines will relocate to 1201 Day Street, and a Sunday sermon at Mt Vernon Baptist Church in Winston Salem led by Rev Davidson.
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High Point
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
J. C. Morgan
Boy Scouts
Uncle Sam
America
Boy Scouts of America
Mesdames
H. ‘. Starr
A. Bs Tyson
C. R. DeBerry
L. E. McDonnell
Marris Phiefer
James Barr
J. E. Melton
Olive Hammonds
Nellie Chavis
Mamie Robinson
L. B. Haizlip
O. Thompson
Bessie Poleat
Ida’ Staton
Gertrude Kendall
Theresa Hartman
Bernie Waddell
Hattie Boulware
Alce Smith
Queenie Mack
Edna Caldwell
Earline Batlenger
C. S. Gains
Nellie Hinton
E. Reid
Eva Simmons
Christian Herrell
Arthur Cornelius Gaines
Mt. Gilead
Asheboro
Gaines
Laura Abernathy
Statesville
Frank A. Abernathy
Warren Gaines
Day Street
Pageant Drama at St Stephen's A ALE Zion Church
The Y P C of St Stephen's A ALE Zion Church presents a pageant drama titled The Lost Church on Friday July 7 at 8 30 PM.
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Y.P.C. of
St. Stephen's A.ale. Zion Church
Tea Today at Mrs Addie Steele Home Apt 2E
A tea will be served this afternoon from 4 to 6 o clock at the home of Mrs Addie Steele located at Apt 2E in Daniel Brooks Homes.
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Addie Steele
Apt
Daniel Brooks
Choir popularity contest crowns three winners at Gethsemane
The Gethsemane Baptist Church choir sponsored a popularity contest with Mrs Roxie Mock crowned Most Popular Choir Member for raising twenty dollars. Mrs Queen Mock placed second and Mrs Minnie Woodruff finished third in the event.
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Gethsemane Baptist Church
Roxie Mock
Queen Mock
Minnie Woodruff
Ministers' Alliance to Meet at Pearson's Memorial Church
The Ministers' Alliance will convene at 11 o'clock on Monday morning at Pearson's Memorial A M E Church for a scheduled gathering.
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Ministers’ Alliance
Pearson's Memorial A-M.e. Church
Club Entertained at 208 Normal Street by Mrs Carter
The Criterion Club was graciously entertained by Mrs Florence Carter at her home 208 Normal Street. After a brief business session led by president Mrs Gladys Gilreath the club presented a birthday gift to Mrs Talmadge Carter and a second gift to the hostess. Four bridge progressions determined prize winners with Frances Spencer first Bertha Colston second and Mrs Gladys Gilreath third. A guest prize went to Mrs Virginia Smith of Maretta Ohio.
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Criterion Club
Florence Carter
Normal Street
Gladys Gilreath
Talmadge Carter
Carter
Frances Spencer
Bertha Colston
Virginia Smith
Maretta
Ohio
Beacon Light Choral Club Rehearsal at Hairlip's Home
The Beacon Light Choral Club will meet for rehearsal this afternoon at Hairlip's Funeral Home starting at 4 o'clock.
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Beacon Light Choral Club
Hairlip
Calendar Rally at St Stephen’s A M E Zion Church
The Senior Usher Board sponsors a calendar rally at St Stephen’s A M E Zion Church on Tuesday night at 8 30. Pews are designated for persons born in each month, inviting community participation and monthly-themed seating.
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St. Stephen's A.M.E. Zion Church
Marriage Announced for Cordelia Abernathy of This City
The marriage of Miss Cordelia Legina Abernathy of this city to a listed suitor is announced, detailing the union and the social notice surrounding the couple. The notice confirms nuptial plans and family acknowledgments within the community.
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Cordelia Legina Abernathy
Tea to be hosted by Young People's Club at St. Stephen's
The Young People's Club of St. Stephen's A.M.E. Zion Church sponsors a tea this afternoon at Miss Mary Harris's home at 1026 Leonard Street from 3 to 6 o'clock.
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Young People’s Club of
St. Stephen’s A.M.E. Zion Church
Mary Harris
Leonard Street
Reverend F H Vann to Preach at Mt Ver Non Baptist
Rev F H Vann pastor of the First Baptist Church Danville WN C will preach at Mt Ver non Baptist Church today at 11 am and 6 pm He is doing graduate work at North Carolina College in Durham All church members are urged to attend one service or the other.
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F. H. Vann
First Baptist Church
Danville
WN. C
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Vann
North Carolina College
Durham
Wedding Of Miriam Marzella Brannon In Bentonville
Mr and Mrs Alexander Kearns of Trinity announce the marriage of their daughter Miriam Marzella to James Kermit Brannon in Bentonville South Carolina on July 6. Judge H Kinley officiated. The bride wore orchid and white. Brannon is the eldest son of Mrs John Henry Smith of High Point. The couple will stay with Brannon’s parents until July 20 then Mrs Brannon returns to Watertown Connecticut and Mr Brannon to camp.
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Alexander Kearns
Trinity
Miriam Marzella
James Kermit Brannon
Bentonville
S. C
H. Kinley
Brannon
John Henry Smith
High Point
Alrs
Ladies Circle No 1 meets at Mrs Evans home
Ladies Circle No 1 of St Mark s Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs Sarah Evans on Pearson Street at 8 8 o clock Tuesday evening.
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St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Sarah Evans
Pearson Street
Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule
Sunday school at 9:45 led by superintendent John W. Smith. Morning service at 11. Y-PLHLA. at 6 this evening with Rev. J. L. Storver preaching both morning and evening services at 8 tonight.
Tea at Miss Ellison’s Home This Afternoon
A tea will be held at Miss Sarada Ellison's home at 309 Hay Street this afternoon from 4 30 to 6 o'clock.
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Sarada Ellison
Hay Street
Girls' Club to Meet at Mrs Payne Home
The Schenley Girls' Club will meet at 38A Daniel Brooks Homes residence of Mrs Lucy Payne Wednesday at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
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Schenley
Lucy Payne
Daniel Brooks
Rev. Davidson to Preach at Sunday Service
Rev. J. O. Leroy Davidson of the local church will preach at the Sunday service. The event is open to all parishioners and area residents, with a sermon on community and faith. The service begins at 10 a.m. at the church on Main Street.
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Davidson
J. OT. Leroy Davidson
Sincere thanks for kindness during Mrs Joe Sadler illness
We wish to express sincere appreciation to friends for many kindnesses and the beautiful cards and flowers sent during the illness of Mrs Joe Sadler.
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Joe Sadler
Funeral services for E M Richardson at St Mark's Church
Funeral services for E M Richardson, who died at his home on 1339 East Washington Street, will be held Monday at 2 PM at St Mark's Methodist Church. He is survived by his mother Mrs Ellen Richardson, a son Everett Richardson, and five sisters. The body will lie in state at the home from 1 PM today until the funeral.
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E. M. Richardson
East Washington Street
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Richardson
Ellen Richardson
Everett Richardson
Popularities Contest Ends At St Stephens Church
Cir cle No 2 of St Stephen s A M E Zion Church sponsors the Girls Popularitys Contest which ends this afternoon at 3 at the church A program will be held with Dr J C Morgan royal dentist as speaker and music by the Twilight Choral Club Prizes go to the top money raisers in first and second place.
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Washington Street
Colored Municipal Park
William Penn High School
C. T. Whitten
H. H. Creft
Whitten
Dr. Creft
Circle No. 2
St. Stephen’s A.M.E. Zion Church
J. C. Morgan
Royal Dentist
Twilight Choral Club
Queen Esther Building Club Meeting at Mrs Jett’s Home
The Queen Esther Building Club of Pearson's Memorial A M E Church will meet Tuesday evening at o'clock at the home of Mrs Edna Jett on Vail Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Building Club
Pearson's Memorial A-M.e. Church
Edna Jett
Vail Street
Sunday church services schedule with multiple leaders
Sunday school at 9 45 led by superintendent Mrs Sarah Reese. Regular morning worship at 11 o'clock with Holy Communion administered. At 3 o'clock Rev A F Townsend and his choir and congregation will render service. Evening service at 7 o clock. Pastor Rev A M Jones will preach at both the morning and evening services.
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Sarah Reese
A. F. Townsend
A. M. Jones
Local residents report brief travels and visits
Mrs Cynthia Rutledge returns to the city after visiting her father and friends in Richmond Va. Rev R D Camp has returned from Baltimore Md where he underwent an operation and is recuperating well. Mrs Lula Miller returns home after visiting her mother at 47B Daniel Brooks Homes. Mrs Clarice Morehead and sons Donald and Herbert Morehead visit Mrs Queen Mack at 610 Mangrum Ave. Mrs Sallie Fox and sister Mrs Katie Hinson of 403 Taylor St depart for Richmond Va to attend the funeral of their nephew Ernest Archie. Miss Beatrice Bates of Hay Street leaves for Washington DC to take a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Rutledge
Richmond
Rev. R. D. Camp
Baltimore
Lula Miller
Daniel Brooks
Clarice Morehead
Donald
Herbert Morehead
Quarterly Conference Licenses Granted at Churches
The third Quarterly Conference of the High Point Circuit of Minnie S. Pearson's A M E Church and Turner's Chapel A M E Church convened successfully. The gathering granted W. M. Carter an exhorter's license and Mrs. Sarah Reese a Missionary Exhorter's license. Dr. Ht. B. Barkley, presiding elder of the Greensboro district, presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Minnie S. Pearson
A.M.E
Turner's Chapel
A.M. E. Church
W. M. Carter
Sarah Reese
Ht. B. Barkley
Greensboro
Ten Hour Civilian Defense First Aid Class Opens
The in progress First Aid course at William Penn High School has space for ten more students. Both men and women may register with instructor C. E. Yokely at the next meeting Monday evening at seven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Penn High School
C. E. Yokely
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