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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1944
Page
3
AEF reporters describe a ruined no-man's-land inn that functioned as a clandestine social hub for both German and American patrols. U.S. scouts later destroyed the liquor to end the nightly gatherings, cutting patrols' morale-boosting gains and ending the once lively front-line watering hole.
Washington July 31 This piece notes that the zinc coated steel dime like pennies will continue to circulate and embarrass the public until they wear out or vanish Mint officials say the pennies already in circulation will not be retired They will wear out in a few years or disappear according to officials
Public sale notices from High Point North Carolina detail land auctions in 1944. May 11 1943 notices announce bids with at least 10 down and 60 months balance, at 11:00 am August 4 1944, for lots in Guilford County. Names include Arnold J Koonce mayor and Bencini Piatt stakes.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains the hand as a compact motor and sensory organ shaping civilization. The piece covers infection risks, aseptic treatment, and specific injuries such as human bites wringer injuries nail bed clots and the role of chemistry in medical testing for diabetes kidney disease ovarian and bone conditions.
Johnnie Colen Wilson a 24 year old Thomasville resident died at Burrus Memorial Hospital High Point after a brief illness He was a World War II veteran who lost a leg received an honorable discharge in July 1943 He is survived by his father a brother a paternal grandfather and his mother died when he was two A military funeral will be held Monday at 2 PM from Russell Funeral Home Chapel with pallbearers from 252nd Field Artillery Fort Jackson and interment in Hillsboro Methodist church cemetery
Legal notice of public sale in High Point City Guilford County North Carolina describes lots in High Point Development subdivision and Wil lubar Terrace including blocks 12 4 and B. Property to be sold August 14 1944 at 11 00 a m at City Hall. City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Twenty eight clergymen and writers urge Germany to refrain from robot bombing and civilian massacres. The appeal follows a prior protest last March against obliteration bombing, cited with reference to local land records and notices dated July 28 1944.
The OPA lists ration details for processed foods fuel oil sugar and gasoline. It notes Blue A through A5 points for Book 4, Red A through Z8 points, sugar Nos 30 and 32, canning sugar five pounds until Feb 18 1945, and A-10 gasoline coupons now valid in several states. A war peace statement warns against actions that deepen hatred.
Thom asville mourns 19 year old Carl Ernest Block killed in action June 10 while serving in the navy at an undisclosed location. A 1942 Thomasville High School graduate, he was born May 26 1925 to James Ernest and Bertha Black of 709 Trotter Street. Survived by parents one brother Pvt Lloyd Black in the U S Air Corps and one sister Mrs Velna Hill.
A summary of multiple games highlights from the opener and nightcap across divisions. Don Gutteridge fueled the Browns with a 2-1 opener win and added three hits in the nightcap. Tommy Warren led the Dodgers and Cardinals with key RBIs and a decisive win, ending the Cards’ nine-game streak. George Stirnweiss and Dick Wakefield paced the Yankees and Tigers in a split, while Rube Fischer and Frank McCormick propelled the Giants and Reds to separate wins. George Metkovich and Lou Boudreau contributed to a Red Sox-Indians split, Hank Wyse and Parko starred for the Cubs, Ka Carnett and Jesse Flores led the White Sox vs A’s split, Stu Hofferth and Al Javery fueled the Braves in a double victory.
Howard Blalock of Durham County and Marceline Simmons of Surrey County received Danforth Foundation leadership training scholarships. State College Extension Service leader L R Harrill cited their outstanding 4 H records in character leadership in school life scholarship and athletic activities.
Guilford County transfers include R R Fountain to George Atkins on Crawford street and Robert Bruton to Cornelia Reid on High street. J W Johnson to Lula King on North street and Cornelia Reid to Mrs L V Bruton on High street. Various parcels on Forest avenue Brooks ett farm Edwards East jetrect Edgedale Gray and Anderson Heights with Rupert T Pickens as commissioner. Ould county plat lot 118 also noted.
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