Roy S. Braden New City Manager Chosen by Council
W R Grant named to fill vacancy after Argie Wood resignation. Grant, a 3rd grocer on council, will join law and public safety and utilities committees and attend next regular meeting in August. Council shifts regular meeting times to 7 30 p m on second and fourth Thursdays. no meeting this week. Mayor Koonce confirms Grant inherits Wood's committee assignments.
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W. R. Grant
Argie R. Wood
Grant
Immediate Post
Law and Public Safety Committee
Wood
Sae
Arnold J. Koonce
Farm Land and Buildings Valued at 48 Thousand in U.S.
The total valuation of farm land and farm buildings across the United States is estimated at 48 000 dollars. This figure reflects the overall asset base of agricultural real estate nationwide.
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United States
Aviation Cadet Open House At High Point College
The 326th college training detachment of High Point College will hold an open house Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5. Lt. Lewis N. De Witt says the event, to acquaint residents especially youths 17 to 27 with life in the army air corps, features a cadet drill marching review and athletic events. A special invitation is extended to American Legion members to attend.
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326Th College Training
High Point College
Lewis N. de Witt
High Point
Army Air Corps
DeWitt
American Legion
Permits Issued for Repairs and Additions Around Town
Fire Chief E K Ingram announced building permits granted today and yesterday to Mrs J M Rickert for porch repairs at 609 E Green two permits to W T Winslow for reroofing 406 S Main Walter Beck for bathroom at 1311 Forrest Brooks Reitze for porch 1012 Wellington Me D Gordy for painting 455 S Main W O Younger for reroofing 1110 Adams C D Howard for basement addition at 2314 Edgewood
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E. K. Ingram
J. M. Rickert
FE. Green
W. T. Winslow
S. Main
Walter Beck
Forrest
Brooks Reitze
Wellington
Me. D. Gordy
W. O Younger
Adams
C. D. Howard
Edgewood
Peterson's Ointment brings quick relief for piles
Apply Peterson's Ointment for fast soothing relief from piles itching. The cooling astringent formula has helped thousands for years. Available at all druggists 35¢ per box or 60¢ in tube with applicator. Money refunded if not delighted.
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Peterson
Braden Selected High Point City Manager at $10,000
Roy S. Braden of Greenbelt Maryland is unanimously elected city manager of High Point North Carolina at a salary of 10000 a year. He has not yet formally accepted but will likely wire acceptance within days and plans to start in 30 to 40 days. Braden, 54, has led Arlington County Virginia and Greenbelt model city programs and praised High Point for its furniture and textile industries. The council approved the choice after reviewing 33 applications and Braden spoke 45 minutes outlining his neutral stance on politics and emphasis on neatness and long range financial planning.
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Roy S. Braden
Greenbelt
Maryland
High Point
Braden
E. M. Knox
Koonce
International Association of City Managers
Knox
Pennsylvania
Forrest County
Cane
Penna
United States Steel Corporation
U.S
Hopewell
Princeton
West Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Arlington County
Arlington
North Carolina
Virgina
Rotary
Presbyterian Church
Counci
John H. Kalte
Kalte
J. G. Groome
J. E. Ward
Drive For Auto Tax Stamps In High Point
J Lee Gibson deputy collector said many cited for not displaying 1943 federal auto stamps on cars have not complied. He warned more investigations will target those who have not purchased stamps. Fines of 25 dollars can be imposed for nonpurchase or nondisplay.
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High Point
Internal Revenue Office
J. Lee Gibson
Gibson
Braden Seeks Release To Accept High Point Post
Braden told reporters he is “frozen” in his city manager role at Greenbelt and would need a release before taking the High Point job. He attended this morning’s finance committee meeting.
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Braden
Greenbelt
Finance Committee
Larceny Charge Filed After Watch Loss In Odessa
John Watts 40 was arrested Saturday night on drunk and disorderly charges and released on a $200 bond. He faces larceny charges from Odessa Shadd over a watch valued at $50. Watts is listed at 7232 E Washington.
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John Watts
Odessa Shadd
Watts
Washington
Elevator Fall Injures Three At Snow Lumber Plant
Stanley L. Robenbaugh, works manager at Snow Lumber, said three men McKinley Craven Jake Pugh and Virgil Waldron were not seriously hurt when a cable parted causing an elevator load of veneer to crash down one story yesterday afternoon around 3 20. One man returned to work within minutes and the others by tomorrow. none remained in hospital. Fire Chief E K Ingram noted an unofficial inquiry might occur but state officials should conduct an investigation per state law. only the companys insurer had inspected.
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Stanley L. Robenbough
Snow Lumber Company
McKinley Craven
Jake Pugh
Virgil Waldron
Rodenbaugh
E. K. Ingram
Vey
Rodenbough
Charges Against Mrs Latta Are Dismissed
Judge D C MacRae dismissed a false pretense charge against Mrs Frank Latta of Durham. The court found the Mark Hopkins estate shares had no value, negating violation even if Freeman’s allegations were true.
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Mark Hopkins
D. C. MacRae
Frank Latta
Durham
Negro Bound Over For Assault
Willie Simpson, 55, of 301 Meredith Street, High Point, bound over to superior court for assault with a deadly weapon after hitting Ruth Rae Deese with a rock. Bond set at 100 dollars. Annie Hoskins, a Negro woman, charged with operating a lottery, received a six month sentence suspended on paying court costs and avoiding further court appearances for two years.
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Willie Simpson
Meredith Street
High Point
Simpson
Ruth Rae Deese
Annie Hoskins
Finance Committee Studies Three Plans To Raise City Pay
The Finance Committee reviewed three wage计划 options proposed by City Accountant Lake Crowe and Acting City Manager Grover H. Jones to raise city employee pay. Plans range from 10 to 20 percent increases with a 40 cent hourly minimum, plus a possible flat $10 raise. Costs exceed current expenditures but include contingency funds and a postwar reserve.
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City Council
Lake Crowe
Grover H. Jones
Crowe
J. G. Groome
Groome
J. J. Corrigan
He and Jones
Jones
Headley and Smith Backed For Gasoline Violation
Vernon B. Headley and H. D. Smith faced rationing violations after a 50 drum was found at a Main street station. Both surrendered their books under OPA orders claiming coupons were legal. officials cited improper storage as the rule breach.
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Vernon B. Headley
Montheu Avenue
H. D. Smith
North Hamilton
Headley
OPA
Ed Mendenhall
Mendenhall
Mayor Arnold J. Koonce Speaks at Local Industrial Club
Mayor Arnold J. Koonce addressed the Hipic club at Wesley Memorial church urging citizen participation in government to support wartime and postwar needs. He warned the real testing time comes after the war and stressed duties at home to solve local and national issues.
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Arnold J. Koonce
Hipic Club
Wesley Memorial Church
Koonce
Jack Dunn
Funeral Rites Thursday For Robert S. MacRae
Funeral services for R. S. MacRae brother of Judge MacRae of High Point will be held Thursday at 11 in Chapel Hill at the Chapel of the Cross. American Legion post 6 will honor the grave. MacRae a World War I veteran died July 20 in a San Francisco veterans hospital. Survivors include Mrs. Dora Elliott Washington Lawrence MacRae Walnut Cove and Cameron MacRae Concord.
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Chapel Hill
R. S. MacRae
Judge MacRae
High Point
Chapel of the Cross
American Legion Post
MacRae
Veterans’ Hospital
San Francisco
Calif
Dora Elliott
Washington
Lawrence MacRae
Walnut Cove
Cameron MacRae
Concord
Burrows Named New Chief Deputy in High Point Office
Sheriff John C. Story announced Herman E. Burrows, seven years with Guilford County Sheriff, as chief deputy in the High Point office. Burrows succeeds J. F. Jones who resigned to join the ration board. Story will study the vacancy before an appointment. Also includes brief Chicago market notes on butter and eggs with steady prices.
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John C. Story
Herman E. Burrows
Guilford County
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