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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1945
Page
11
City officials consider creating a depreciation account to align finances with business practices. The council notes abattoir and other assets remain at original costs, suggesting a full financial overhaul may precede postwar planning and a revised budget.
The city utilities department shows higher total revenues for 1944-45 compared with 1943-44, despite slight expense reductions. Water, electric, and abattoir divisions report increased sales or activity, with cattle slaughter rising to 4,598 and power sales surpassing the prior year by about 32 thousand dollars.
High Point's newest dining spot will open at 6 p.m. tomorrow at 600 North Main Street. Jerry Lucas, owner of Victory Cafe, bought the Royal Cafe at Monroe and moved its fixtures here to create a modern eatery with seating for 75 to 80. No beer or wine will be served and only top quality food will be offered.
A historical note identifies the Chinese dollar as the basic unit of currency in China. The statement emphasizes the monetary standard used in everyday transactions and financial calculations of the era.
Two church groups in High Point tied for the canning class attendance during food conservation week, each with 37 attendees. A drawing was planned to decide the prize with a $5 award and a $2 consolation, seven demonstrations served 170 total attendees, and home demonstration agent Mrs. Lillian Kimrey led the program. Six local firms planned fall prizes as the Victory Housewife's Score Card appears in the Enterprise to aid judging.
Pictures of High Point WAVES will be shown in Eckerd's window July 25 to 30 to mark the WAVES third anniversary observed through July and celebrated July 30 as WAVES third anniversary day by Governor Cherry and Mayor Phillips. The Navy seeks mothers to send photos and service details of daughters in the WAVES to the Post Office building office to highlight local service in the present emergency. Civitan Club sponsors the observance with president B G Leonard urging parental cooperation. Lt W W Templin Jr Navy recruiter for the state issued a statement from Governor Cherry.
Increasing numbers of servicemen returning home are greeted by a volunteer corps of over 23 000 hostesses staffing 140 USO lounges nationwide. They provide meals, books, games, showers and a welcoming transition to civilian life, with lounges housing reunions and quiet rooms for family moments. Some lounges offer sleeping quarters during peak travel, such as New Haven’s lounge with 20 bunks and two repurposed sleeping cars. The program is run by the Travelers Aid Association and funded by the National War Fund via community war funds.
The Salvation Army in High Point expands its youth program with industrial training, recreation, and spiritual guidance. About a thousand children benefit as Red Shield club grows from a faltering start to offerings in woodwork photography music religion and soon radio. Baseball in the Red Shield league features around 220 boys showing commendable spirit and ability.
Mrs. Mary Lee McAllister a food conservation specialist with the state extension service in Raleigh will conduct a demonstration on preparing fruits and vegetables for the freezer locker announced by Mrs. Lillian Kimrey home demonstration agent. The meeting in the agriculture building home demonstration kitchen Greensboro will be held on July 17 at 2 pm and the public is invited.
S. Sgt. William E. Gordon recalls combat in Europe with the Timberwolf Division. He landed in New York July 3 after a 7 000-man troop return and describes long days on deck and the relief of coming home. He credits Major General Terry Allen and notes his service from 1942 through combat in Holland on his birthday. He mentions a difficult moment spent in one position with his unit.
Six people died and three remained in critical condition after drinking denatured alcohol or paint thinner mixtures. Police hold four suspects last night while investigations target alcohol sellers. Victims include Alfred Poe and James Lawrence Jones among others. autopsy samples sent for analysis.
The visible pipes are dummies while real pipes vary in size and shape and are hidden from sight in churches and theaters. South Africa’s discovery is linked to the same drive that once led to the Indies.
A Cape Colored race is described as a blend of Malay Hottentot Bantu and European elements. The account notes mixed heritage within South Africa's population.
Cecil John Rhodes, famed African tycoon and major figure in colonial enterprise, traveled to South Africa seeking remedies for his health issues.
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