Chamber of Commerce launches drive for 200 new members
The Chamber of Commerce opens a membership drive aiming for 200 new members with a rate of 25 dollars a year. Amos R. Kearns chairs the effort along with 4d Mendenhall and C. T. Ingram as part of a larger committee. A final report is planned Friday at 4 o'clock after a Sheraton hotel meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Amos R. Kearns
Kearns
Chamber
4D Mendenhall
C. T. Ingram
Sheraton Hotel
Frank J. Sizemore
Henr
John R. Peacock
I. V. Rochelle
Noble T. Praigg
W. B. McEwen
R. K. Young
W. G. Foy
Horace G. Ilderton
H. A. Davis
Henry A. Foscue
Wayne Sullivan
Clarence M. Allred
Stanley Davis
Geo. L. Rankin
I. Paul Ingle
Horace S. Haworth
H. N. Williard
R. B. Terry
S. C. Kirkman
Robert Silver
J. W. VanLoan
G. E. Hutchens
High Point Thief Steals Gold Stars From Honor Roll Board
Frank J. Sizemore of the High Point Chamber of Commerce reports vandalism on a Main Street honor roll board honoring local service members. A rock damaged the display and two gold service stars for fallen soldiers were stolen, provoking strong condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Sizemore
Weekend Beer and Wine Sale Rules Set for Local Jurisdictions
The Sunday beer ban takes effect Tuesday July 20 under a city ordinance aligning with state law, allowing on premise sale from Sunday 1 pm to 11:30 pm and restricting Saturday 11:30 pm to Monday 7 am. County and nearby areas enact similar limits, while Davidson County has not acted. Other city laws enforce a pool hall ban for minors and a dog curfew from 5 pm to 6 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
General Assembly
Guilford County
Greensboro
Randolph County
Asheboro
Davidson County
State Guard to encamp ten days at Fort Bragg
North Carolina state guard units totaling about 2,000 men will arrive at Fort Bragg on July 18 for a 10 day encampment. Col. William S. Pritchard announced the program which includes a July 24 review for Gov. J. Melville Broughton and a post banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
Fort Bragg
North Carolina State Guard
William S. Pritchard
Fourth Service Command
High Point
114Th Field Artillery
J. Melville Broughton
John T. Kennedy
J. van B. Metts
North
Captain House Suspended Pending Investigation
Chief W. G. Friddle announced Capt. 4. O House has been suspended from the police force while an inquiry proceeds. The investigation concerns reports of unbecoming conduct and a friendship with an unidentified woman seen near the police station, details not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Friddle
O House
Capt. House
Friddle
Venereal Disease Education Program In High Point
The Hipic club will sponsor the venereal disease education program in High Point. C S Buchanan state education consultant spoke at the club meeting. Harry G Bell will chair lectures and film programs with WMFR radio airing Wednesday mornings. A Negro committee is being organized to work with the Hipie club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Hipic Club
Industrial Club
Guy E. Kinney
Cc. S. Buchanan
State
Capus M. Waynick
Harry G. Bell
Hipie Club
Y.M.C.A
Bell
WMFR
Guardsmen Begin State Camp Training Oficers And Men
The encampment will train guardsmen in containment of enemy forces pending army arrival and test officers from the state guard school on instruction. Training covers extended order drill scouting patrolling camouflage first aid map reading commando tactics riot duty and more with field problems and marches. District 2 staff assist Colonel Pritchard including Lt Cols Hill Douglas C France John E Selby Emil Engel and Captain L M Gentry.
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State Guard
Pritchard
Hill
Douglas C. France
John E. Selby
Emil Engel
L. M. Gentry
Mrs Frank Latta Arrested On False Pretense Charge
Mrs Frank Latta of College Station Durham faces a false pretense charge tied to the Mark Hopkins estate settlement. Re leased from custody on a $500 bond, with trial set for High Point Municipal Court. N L Freeman of High Point alleges Latta feloniously obtained signed contracts as his agent for the estate sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Latta
College Station
Durham
Mark Hopkins
High Point
N. L. Freeman
Leadfoil recycled by paper wrappers saves millions
Forty million pounds of leadfoil have been conserved by using paper wrappings on cigarettes cigars and chewing tobacco.
City to Resurface East Washington Street Under $21,445 Fund
City public works director T C Kirkman announced part of a $21,445 state grant will be used to resurface two blocks of East Washington street from Wrenn street to Centennial avenue with sheet asphalt. Final approval by the budget committee and city council is needed before work proceeds. Other repairs on Lexington Avenue Montlieu Avenue and areas near William Penn High School are planned from the same fund.
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T. C. Kirkman
Public Works
City of
High Point
State Highway and Public Works Commission
Washington Street
Kirkman
Wrenn Street
Centennial Avenue
Main Street
State Department
Lexington Avenue
Montlieu Avenue
East Washington Street
William Penn High School
Alleged Bawdy House Operator Gets Extension
Judge D C MacRae in High Point Municipal Court continued prayer for judgment on M F Smith operator of the Smith tourist cabins near Sedgefield until August 4. A raid weeks earlier led to convictions for immoral use of rooms. officers noted no complaints for three years prior and will monitor the establishment until the next hearing. D Fowler charged with driving drunk was granted a jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. MacRae
High Point Municipal Court
M. F. Smith
Smith
Sedgefield
D. Fowler
Research Expert to Speak at Rotary on Farm Chemistry
M. H. Bruner agricultural consultant for DuPont extension division Clemson S C will address the High Point Rotary Club at its Thursday meeting. He will discuss speeded up research for new chemical products and farm produced materials for war and daily use, with demonstrations of chemicals and compounds used in agricultural production. Bruner holds forestry degrees from Penn State and Yale and serves on forestry committees in several professional groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Rotary Club
M. H. Bruner
DuPont Agricultural Extension Division
Clemson
S. C
Bruner
Pennsylvania State College
Yale School of Forestry
Society of American Foresters
Association of Southern Agricultural Workers
Routine Council Meeting Focuses On Miscellaneous Items
City Council plans a largely routine session with raises for Vassie Wilson and Reese Snider possibly deferred. A youth center plan and a buyout of a city lot stake, taxi ordinance review, court room use by the county, jail access, and licenses on the agenda. Fire department seeks funds for a small pickup with equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassie Wilson
Civil Service Commission
Wilson
Reese Snider
Parks and Recreation
Grover H. Jones
Youth Council
Koonce
Parks and Juvenile Commission
Citizens Service Corps
Wachovia Bank
Heonce
Law and Public Safety Committee
Superior Court
High Point Division
Tomlinson Furniture Show Draws Buyers From Across States
Buyers arrived in the city and yesterday as Tomlinson of High Point prepared for its mid summer furniture market opening Thursday. Represented from Florida, Ohio, Michigan, New York and other territories, the show offers complete lines despite orders cutting showings to 35 percent. The wartime buying mood drives rapid sales of upholstery, cabinets, rugs, mirrors and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson
High Point
Florida
Ohio
Michigan
New York State
Tomlinson Mart
Playground Title Play On Thursday
Boys and girls from eight city playgrounds compete for the city championship tomorrow at the new city play center on South Main Street adjoining the post office. Horseshoe and ping pong tournaments run in three divisions with 12 titles total across age groups 12 and under 12 to 15 and 16 and over. Eight playground champions from each section will be invited to vie for city honors in both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Play Center
South Maintreet
Post Office
Hartzell Reelected President Of High Point Library Board
At the annual High Point Public Library trustees meeting held at the YWCA, Mrs. Howard Hartzell was reelected president. New officers include Mrs. H. A. White as vice president and Mrs. Horace Haworth as treasurer. H. Norwood Bowne resigned as treasurer after serving since 1933. The board welcomed Mayor Arnold J. Koonce and J. H. Kalte as guests. The report shows library growth from 57,160 books read by 3,815 members in 1927-28 to 114,682 books read by 16,192 readers so far in 1942-43, plus new services and wartime records projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Public Library Board of Trustees
YWCA
Howard Hartzell
H. A. White
Horace Haworth
H. Norwood Bowne
Bowne
Roy B. Culler
FE. Vera Idol
W. C. Idol
J. E. Millis
R. K. Stewart
Arnold J. Koonce
J. H. Kalte
North Carolina
Some Don'ts for Pimples and Itching Relief
Do not scratch or squeeze pimples to avoid infection. Peterson's Ointment offers quick relief for itching pimples eczema and irritated skin. It soothes feet and cracks between toes and costs 35 cents at all druggists with money back if one application does not delight you.
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Peterson
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General Time Convention of Railway Managers
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The
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Thomasville
James W. Jenkins
Henderson
W. W. Sharpe
James Howell
Waynesville
Metts
Militia of
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Joseseph Aspir
Acadia Lodge
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Nat Walker
Walgreen
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Frank Latta
Americas
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City, N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
Atlantic Building & Loan
A. Kirkman
F.C. Cridlebaugh
Ree'y.Trena
Nat'l. Bank
Rotary Club
Tomlinson Furniture
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Pereseal Products
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Parker - Brown Lumber CO
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