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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1943

Page

2

Search Abandoned For Lt Gayle Body In California Lake

The body of First Lieutenant Miles Gayle, missing since his plane plunged into Clear Lake near Oakland on July 7, remains unfound as Army Air Corps officials inform his wife and parents. The plane has been located but no remains were recovered, and a memorial service is set for Sunday at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church.

Miles Gayle Clear Lake Oakland Calif U.S. Army Air Corps Marion Louis Gayle West Point Ate Gayle Club Drive Chester E. Trout 329Th Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Hoover Street Duplex Blaze Quelled After Hour-Long Battle

Firemen fought a duplex fire at 1225 Hoover Street for about an hour with damage confined mainly to two rooms on one side. The tenement owned by H. M. Armentrout housed Sam Nikolson and Clarence Williams. Sparks from an open flue ignited clothing below the chimney. The fire started on the Williams side and the structure can be rebuilt. An earlier alarm at Carolina Spring Corp on West Point Street burned a hole in the floor but was extinguished in 25 minutes.

E. K. Ingram Hoover Street H. M. Armentrout Sam Nikolson Clarence Williams Ingram Williams Carolina Spring Corp West Point Street

Building Permits Issued by Fire Chief Ingram

Fire Chief E. K. Ingram issued multiple permits over two days for home repairs and painting. Notable entries include C. A. Lewis at 121 Taylor reroofing. Dr. D. A. Stanton painting four rooms at 210 E. Green. H. I. Coffield painting a dwelling at 301 Lindsay. Frank Armfield painting at 109 Brantley. Nancy Myers woodshed at 1385 Gordy. Flanders Peterson reroofing 111 Adler. E. L. Bowman reroofing 643 Wesley. Albert Evans porch at 803 Wade. Elder McDonald painting at 404 Taylor. and E. Caudle painting at 705 Sunset.

E. K. Ingram C. A. Lewis Taylor D. A. Stanton E. Green H. 1 Coffield Lindsay Frank Armfield Brantley Nancy Myers Gordy Flanders Peterson Adler

Trial of Honbarrier continues with duel insanity vs. guilt claim

The third day of the trial examined whether Honbarrier was mentally deranged when he shot Turner. Defense and state presented compelling arguments with doctors testifying that derangement could follow blows and that lucid intervals may occur. A key witness, Shields, recounted Honbarrier’s jail statements about the fight, the pursuit of Turner, and the three shots fired.

C. A. York J. L. Koonce T. J. Gold, Sr Hanbarker Turner J. Lee Wilson John Bower Frank Spruill Honbarrier George Joiner Asheboro Hospital Wesley Taylor Greensboro Walkup McCain Barrier McCain Shields Frank Shields Plains Honbarner Honbarker

Vast Illinois Mounds Built as Earthen Tombs

Early Indians in Illinois left more than 10,000 mounds, large earthen tombs for the dead and sites for ceremonial use. The mounds reflect extensive ancient burial and ritual practices across the state.

Illinois

Ingram Seeks Prosecution of Fanbrough Over Fire Incidents

City official Ingram urges Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Sprinkle to charge Joe Fanbrough under statute 4245a for willful burning. Fanbrough faces court Monday July 6 for damages at the Sheraton hotel from a mattress fire caused by a lit cigarette, marking a fourth such incident with about $100 in damages each time.

E. K. Ingram Joe Fanbrough Thomas Sprinkle Ingram Fanbrough Sprinkle Sheraton

Saunders Rites Held for Effie Mabra Saunders

Mrs Effie Mabra Saunders dies after long illness at 742 Fairview Street Born 1880 in Hooverhill North Carolina she lived in High Point Carthage and Glenola before settling here in 1930 Surviving family includes son B N Mabra and grandson Robert Herschel Mabra Funeral set for Sunday at 3 p m at St Mark Methodist with Rev W S McLeod officiating

Effie Mabra Saunders Fairview Street Hooverhill N. C Randolph County High Point Carthage Indiana Edward R. Mabra J. T. Saunders Glenola N.C Carrie Heathcock Delaware Ohio B. N. Mabra Talladega College Practice High School W. S. McLeod St. Mark Methodist Church

Canupp Transferred to Army Post at University of Illinois

Private Archie B. Canupp, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Canupp of 408 Coltrane Street, has been transferred to Company 6, Bris 24 Army, A.S.T.P., University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois.

Archie B. Canupp A. L. Canupp Coltrane Street Co. 6 Bris 24 Armory A.S.T.P University of Illinois, Champaign Ilinois

Private Herb Ingram Transferred to Camp Rucker Battery C

Private Herb Ingram moved from Camp Edwards Massachusetts to Camp Rucker Alabama where he serves with Battery C of the AAA AWDN unit.

Herb Ingram Camp Edwards Mass AAA. A.W.D

Venereal Diseases Discussed Before Rotary Members

C S Buchanan outlined a venereal disease education program to Rotary club members. He showed educational films and urged prompt treatment by reputable physicians to control infections as the Institute distributes materials under the U S Public Health Service and North Carolina State Board of Health setup.

U.S. Public Health Service North Carolina

Lectures On Venereal Disease At Housing Units

C 8 Buchanan of the state venereal disease education institute will lecture at 8 o clock tomorrow night in the Clara Cox homes community hall. H T I F Nanton will speak at the Daniel Brooks hall Tuesday night. The VDEI has posted over 350 notices in local plants and Hipic club members plan to distribute 15000 to 20000 pamphlets on venereal disease to workers in factories.

C. 8. Buchanan State Venereal Disease Education Institute Clara Cox H. TI. F. Nanton Daniel Brooks VDEI High Point Hipic Club Hipic

Sheriff Jones' Successor To Be Named Within Week

Sheriff John C. Story said he expects to appoint a successor to J. F. Jones within the coming week. The former sheriff left to take the secretaryship of the rationing board and the fill may be from within the High Point sheriff department. Deputies listed include Ray Nance Herman L Burrows W L Wheeless and C S Murphy. Jones took a wartime leave of absence. CURFEW LAW REIDSVILLE July 22 A curfew for under 16 nightly after 10 pm was adopted by the city council and will send violators to juvenile court for correction. Aircraft officials note that suitably trained drivers can learn to pilot light planes.

John C. Story J. F. Jones Jones High Point Sheriff Department Story Ray Nance Herman L. Burrows W. L. Wheeless C. S. Murphy Reidsville Juvenile Court For

Warm, scattered storms forecast for Carolinas today

North Carolina remains broadly warm with scattered thundershowers this afternoon and early tonight. South Carolina also stays warm with a few scattered afternoon thunderstorms in the mountains tonight.

North Carolina South Carolina

Air raid shelter shortage cited by civilian defense chief

Washington July 22 James F Landis director of civilian defense warned that crowds mill on street corners during air raid tests and urged more shelter areas. He said preparations are marred by lack of shelters and many small shelters are poorly marked locked or unusable during tests. He stressed delays in finding public shelters could increase casualties in a real attack.

Washington James F. Landis Civilian Defense Landis

Mrs Ida Smith Dies At Daughters Home

Ida J. Smith aged 77 died at the home of her daughter Mrs Hampton Smith route two after months of illness. She is the widow of Henry Smith who died thirteen years ago. Survivors include one daughter and two Winston Salem stepdaughters plus two stepsons. A morning service at 10 at the daughter’s home followed by a 11 service at Old Vernon Trinity Baptist church and interment in the church cemetery.

Ida J. Smith Hampton Smith Route Two Henry Smith Fred Craver Nancy Nifong Winston-Salem George Dave Old Vernon Trinity Baptist Church

WPB Warns of Slack in 1943 War Production

Washington July 22 WPB officials warned that unless U S war production accelerates in six months the 1943 goals may not be met June output rose slightly from May but remains well short of required rate Aircraft gains were under 50 planes reflecting model mix and fewer planes produced by dollar value munitions output also lagged the prior month Officials cited a psychological letdown amid recent military successes and fear of government contract cuts as factors.

Washington War Production Board WPB May

Forty Colleges Added Army Training Program

The War Department announced 40 colleges and universities will join the army specialized training program bringing total participants to 190. Contracts are under negotiation with 14 more schools to expand ASTP. new courses will begin next month at North Carolina State College Raleigh and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Washington Army War Department Department North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Raleigh University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Railroad Bought Wilmington Firm Buys Assets at Auction

Subject to court confirmation the Wilmington Brunswick and Southern railroad assets were sold in an auction to the Machine Tool and Equipment Company of New York for 48500 dollars. The bus line franchises and motor freight line also sold to the same buyer for 20000 dollars. Real estate at Southport and Bolivia went to Dr. L C Fergus and Mr. Orrell for 4000 dollars.

Wilmington Wilmington, Brunswick and Southern Railroad Machine Tool and Equipment Company of New Yo Southport Bolivia L. C. Fergus Orrell ofWilmington

Final Rites Held For Mrs. Carl Rudisell

Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Rudisell of 8 Morrison Avenue Thomasville were held at Oak Baptist church with Rev. W K McGee and Rev J A Cox officiating. Pallbearers included Roscoe Yates Charles Cline Bynum Wright Everett Swing Earl Harvey and Richard Jarrett. Music by the church choir and Oak Hill Baptist church quartet. Interment was in the city cemetery.

Thomasville Carl Rudisell Morrison Avenue Winston-Salem Hospital Oak Baptist Church W. K. McGee First Baptist Church J. A. Cox Oak Hill Baptist Church Roscoe Yates Charles Cline Bynum Wright Everett Swing Earl Harvey Richard Jarrett Oak Hill Ayay

Jap Officer Declares War Situation Dark in Southwest Pacific

A Tokyo radio address quoted by the Office of War Information says the war in the southwest Pacific is becoming increasingly dark due to fierce air battles. The unidentified officer notes Japan's past victories but says Allied forces repeatedly counter and that a decisive battle must now be fought to determine the victor.

New York Tokyo Southwest Pacific Office of War Information Japan OWT

Fires Started by Smoking Equipment Over Ten Years

Over the past decade estimates indicate 1 238 275 fires were started by careless use of matches cigars and other smoking devices. The figure reflects widespread fire risk tied to smoking materials and cautions for prevention measures.

Solon Demands 10 Percent Cut in Capitol Civilian Army

Senator Tydings calls for a 10 percent reduction in the U S government civilian workforce of about 3 029 000. He cites a May rise of 23 000 and urges Congress to scrutinize agencies to trim payrolls without harming the war effort. He notes gains in war navy and agriculture departments and seeks further cuts.

Washington Tydings D-Md Congress Civil Service Commission Navy Agriculture Departments

Price On Newsprint Raised September 1

A U S Canada price increase raises the ceiling on standard newsprint by four dollars per ton starting September 1 with similar moves for other grades. The action by the Office of Price Administration and the Canadian price board follows talks in Washington and Montreal with publishers and manufacturers.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA Canadian Price Board Montreal

Italians Prepared For Allied Landing

The Italian Fifth Army heads in Rome warn of a state of emergency if Allied landing occurs in the Italian mainland zone. Notices say bells signal invasion and citizens must stay inside or in air raid shelters day and night.

Bern Fifth Army Command Rome Dispatch

Costantino Topples Wright In Cleveland Bout

New York featherweight Lulu Costantino earned a unanimous 10 round decision over veteran Chalky Wright in Cleveland. Wright, 31, has fought over 300 times and has beaten Costantino twice, but the 21-year-old saw the victory as a path to another shot at lightweight contender Bob Montgomery.

Cleveland Chalky Wright New York Lulu Costantino Wright Costantino Lulu Bob Montgomery

Government lumber purchases push toward 40 million feet

LUMBER BUYERS GREENSBORO July 22 Government agents of the central procurement agency chief of engineers officer construction department of the war department continued their purchases of lumber at an auction here attended by dealers from North and South Carolina. Through yesterday afternoon approximately 30,000,000 feet of yellow pine had been contracted for and the government agents expected to purchase a total of approximately 40,000,000 feet of yellow pine and hardwood.

Greensboro Central Procurement Agency Construction Department of the War Department North South Carolina

Workers vote Durham for CIO textile union bargaining agent

Workers at Plant No 6 of Durham Hosiery Mills voted 238 to 83 for the CIO Textile Workers Union of America as their bargaining agent. D Lisk, representative of CIO, reported the result.

Durham H. D Lisk CIO Textile Department Durham Hosiery Mills CIO Textile Workers Union of America

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