Farewell Fund Seeks More Help For Soldiers
Edgar Hartley reports rising support for the High Point farewell to soldiers fund as about 600 letters yield $604.15. Lois Welborn, treasurer, says each departing local service member gets a 42 cent package, with candy when available, and urges donations by mail to box 124 specifying purpose. Hartley estimates $1200 needed over eight months for gifts and lists committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hartley
High Point Civilian Defense Council
Lois Welborn
High Point
Armed Forces
Miss Welborn
Fairwell To Soldiers
Hartley
Adele Hicks
Polly Moon
Frank Carricker
C. H. Greer
Ben Cooper
R. T. Amos
CC. H. Rhodes
A. S. Caldwell
Ethel Rochelle
N.S. Stirewall
Virginia Frank
Charles Drulakos
Harry Doctor
Blackout For H. P. Is Coming Soon
Civilian Defense Coordinator Charles F. Carroll warned High Point residents a blackout is likely. He cited talks with State Civilian Defense Director R. L. McMillan and noted Walker Martin, in charge of protection for the state, is back in Raleigh after illness. A practice raid could be near, though the exact timing remains Army‑ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Carroll
High Point
Carroll
R. L. McMillan
CSC
McMillan
Walker Martin
Raleigh
U. S. Army
Judge MacRae's Brother Stricken With Critical Illness
D. C. MacRae, judge of High Point Municipal Court, received word that his brother Robert S. MacRae is critically ill in a San Francisco veterans hospital. The World War I veteran has been hospitalized two months and formerly resided in Chapel Hill.
Milk Fund Near Goal as School Milk Aid Praised
Teachers praise the Milk Fund drive as vital to protecting children from tuberculosis in city schools. Funds reached about $1,473.54, roughly $327 short of the $1,800 goal, with donors including families and clubs contributing in support of the milk program for youngsters.
T B Johnson Passes Away In W S After Short Illness
Rev Thomas Bradley Johnson 78 a retired Methodist minister and Thomasville resident died in a Winston Salem hospital after a brief illness He was born August 14 1864 in Randolph County educated locally Shiloh Academy Cross Roads College and Trinity College He joined the Methodist Conference in 1892 married Mary Virginia Conley on March 4 1 He chaired numerous charges helped establish many churches and parsonages retired October 20 1928 Survived by his widow three children Mary Bain and Mae Johnson and Mrs D S Johnson of Oxford two grandchildren Mary Grace and Tommye Lee He served on the Children s Home board 1914 until his death and was a Mason since 1897 Funeral set at Main Street Methodist Church Thursday at 2 pm with viewing 1–2 pm Interment Oakwood Cemetery Statesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thomas Bradley Johnson
Winston-Salem
Randolph County
Isham Johnson
Mary Ann Couch Johnson
Shiloh Academy
Cross Roads Academy
Trinity College
Bain Johnson
Mae Johnson
D. S. Johnson
Oxford
N. C
Mary Grace
Tommye Lee
Children's Home
Main Street Methodist Church
Lee F. Tuttle
C. C. Weaver
Oakwood Cemetery
Statesville
Civilian Service Corps Seen As Pattern Of Cooperation
State Civilian Defense Director R L McMillan told a crowd at the senior high auditorium that members of the Citizens Service Corps may become the pattern of postwar cooperation for peace activities. He urged continued vigilance and praised High Point civilian defense units while noting dangers of invasion remain. Mayor Arnold J Koonce distributed certificates to members and leaders, with awards to service committees including war savings, health, nutrition, and sewing efforts led by Charles F Carroll and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Service Corps
R. L. McMillan
Citizens Service Corps
McMillan
High Point
Andohn Peacock
Arnold J. Koonce
Charles F. Carroll
Committees Named Here By Bar Group
The High Point Bar Association announced the committees for the first term of superior court opening July 19. James B. Lovelace chairs the legislative committee for the court opening, with Rupert T. Pickens, Louis J. Fisher and Grover H. Jones as members. Other panels include Executive led by J. Allen Austin, Court Facilities with R. T. Pickens, D. C. MacRae and Horace S. Haworth, and Judiciary chaired by M. W. Nash. Additional committees cover Fees, Fellowship, Legislation, Portraits, Legal Ethics, Grievances, and Court Calendars with multiple lawyers named to each group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
High Point Bar Association
James B. Lovelace
Rupert T. Pickens
Louis J. Fisher
Grover H. Jones
J. Allen Austin
Horace S. Haworth
Robert Martin
D. C. MacRae
Owen Reece
C. A. York
R. T. Pickens
Byron Haworth
John A. Myers
M. W. Nash
Z. J. Walser
D. H. Parsons
Gaston A. Johnson
Walter Crissman
E. A. Wright
J. E. Lyon
L. J. Fisher
G. H. Jones
T. J. Gold
Owen
T. W Sprinkle
C. N. Cox
L. B. Williams
T. J. Gold, Jr
Silas B. Casey
Mrs. Cora Jarrett Dies in West Randleman
Mrs. Cora Jarrett 58 wife of Milton J. Jarrett died at home in West Randleman after a three year decline. Born in Davidson County on July 2, 1884 she lived in Randleman 50 years and is survived by her husband three daughters two sisters a brother and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements include return of the body to the home and services Thursday at First Christian Church with interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Jarrett
Milton J. Jarrett
West Randleman
Jarrett
Davidson County
Ivey
Mary Gallimore Warner
Randleman
Frances Marie Jarrett
Ruby Sjames
Newport News
Ted Clason
Baltimore
Harry Jordan
Claude Hussey
High Point
G. C. Warner
Gibsonville
Koonce
First Christian Church of
Mt. Lebanon
Friddle proposes two jailers added to police force
Police Chief W. G. Friddle urged the city council law and public safety committee to abolish the jailer rank and promote two jailers to regular policemen at eighty five dollars a month. He cited interchangeability between jail and street duties and flexibility for injured or ill officers. The committee authorized him to coordinate with the civil service commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Friddle
Law and Public Safety Committee
Friddle
City Civil Service Commission
Model Plane Contest Outlined by Piedmont Air Club
Members of the Piedmont Air Plane Club hosted by the Exchange Club demonstrated contest rules for the North Carolina model meet to be held at the speedway north of the city on Sunday June 20. Lloyd Hathaway Winston-Salem recreation director will run the event with trophies for winners. Jimmie Lovings heads a sponsor committee. The meeting also announced support for the Junior Service League milk fund drive with a one day street booth effort Saturday. Exchange Club delegates will attend the North Carolina State Exchange Clubs meeting in Greensboro June 23 with a joint dinner session with Greensboro Winston-Salem and Burlington clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Airplane Club
Exchange Club
North Carolina
Speedway
Piedmont Club
Lloyd Hathaway
Winston-Salem
Jimmie Lovings
Junior Service League
North Carolina State Exchange Clubs
Greensboro
Burlington
Permits Issued For Local Building Projects
Fire Chief E K Ingram announced Thomas Car Works will add a small shop addition costing about 300 dollars. Building permits issued yesterday and today include Miss Stella Allen 150 dollars reroof 905 Mangum, Robert Harris 200 dollars paint dwelling 224 Shirley, Joe Medlin 175 dollars repairs to home 800 Kearns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Ingram
Thomas Car Works
Stella Allen
Mangum
Robert Harris
Shirley
Joe Medlin
Kearns
City Council to appoint prosecutor on Thursday
City Council will meet at ten o clock to appoint a prosecuting attorney with expectations centering on Thomas W Sprinkle former juvenile court judge though no official recommendation has been made. The agenda also includes renewal of beverage licenses park concession bid tax advertising lake opening and two foreclosures one by Mary A Henderson estate the other by Hattie Dearmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koonce
Thomas W. Sprinkle
Irvin S
Steve) Ingram
Robert M. Martin
W. G. Friddle
Negro Park
Reese Snyder
Parks and Juvenile Division
Hattie Dearmon
Repair Work Slightly Ahead Of Last Year In High Point
Fire Chief E K Ingram reports May 1943 repairs in High Point show 61 houses under repair versus 55 in May 1942. Non residence repairs hit 83 up from 79, while total construction lagged due to WPB limits. Only one new residence and $1 1 0 0 for a church. church item and college repairs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
E. K. Ingram
High Point College
Church of God
Navy Enlists Eight Men From High Point Area
C. L. Rhinehart announced eight local recruits accepted into the navy and naval reserve this week. Enlistees include John Robert Bisch formerly of Rowella Apartments, Lonnie Samuel of Thomasville, Daniel Webster Eaird of 90 North Main Street, Fred Ervin Hunt of 302 Clay Street, Joseph Daniel Seearce of 504 White Oak Street, Jefferson McClean Smith of Route Three, Benson Lee Robinson of 508 Grayson Street, and Richard Dixon of 308 Loftin Street. Rhinehart noted district enlistments surpassed quota by 91 percent last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Rhinehart
Navy
Naval Reserve
John Robert Bisch
Naval Reserve of
Seabeas
Rowella Apartments
Lonnie Samuel
Thomasville
Daniel Webster Eaird
North Main Street
Fred Ervin Hunt
Clay Street
Joseph Daniel Seearce
Moroline Hair Tonic Featured with Unruly Hair Control
Advert says Moroline Hair Tonic keeps unruly hair in place adds lustre and is sold in a big bottle for 25 cents and available everywhere.
New WAAC Recruiters Open at High Point Post Office
Three WAAC recruiters established a recruiting office at the High Point post office this afternoon and will operate through Saturday. Cpl. Edna M. Caslin Auxiliary Ruth MecLarry and Auxiliary Gretchen Dykestra lead the effort inviting interested women to seek information and enlist locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dykstra
WAAC
High Point
Cpl
Edna M. Caslin
Ruth MecLarry
Gretchen Dykestra
Waacs
Odds Favoring Nursery School Setup For City
School Superintendent Charles F. Carroll said there is a 99 out of 100 chance High Point will have day nurseries. He expects a definite decision within days and notes a Washington plan director recently resigned, leaving several North Carolina cities dormant. Carroll has spoken with a federal education official about a new state survey and believes federal optimism is high though existing High Point nurseries should not be assumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Carroll
High Point
U. S. Department of Education
Raleigh
Carroll
City Lake Park Sees Heavy Weekend Attendance
City lake grounds drew over 1500 visitors last weekend and attendance remained high during the week. Reese Snyder, the playgrounds director, said early turnout signals a fine season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Snyder
City Lake
Peterson's Ointment Fame from Buffalo Druggist
A Buffalo druggist created Peterson's Ointment for pile relief. It quickly cooled and soothed, becoming a nationwide favorite in thousands of homes. A 35c box or 60c tube with applicator is sold with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Peterson
Lindsay Bound Over in Murder Case
John Henry Lindsay, 23, Negro, bound over to superior court for the slaying of his father in law George Fair. Bond set at 82500. Officer testified Lindsay urged officers to go to his home on Bap Bottom to claim he had killed a man. No eyewitnesses to the fatal porch slashing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Edgell
Galax
D. C. MacRae
Russell Weppell
Robert W. Paul
Sgt
Paul
Pvt. Weppell
Weppell
Sheraton Hotel
Superior Court
Greensboro
High
John Henry Lin
George Fair
Bond Lindsay
Lindsay
Fair
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China
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