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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1946
Page
5
David Bryce Leonard quarter master 3 c was discharged from the navy after two years service including one year overseas He wears the Asiatic Pacific theater Philippine liberation and victory ribbons Leonard plans to continue studies at High Point high school
Pvt. James W. Kerns of Point, now in Japan with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Nippon occupation. Overseas since March 14, 1946, he joined the army November 14, 1945 after basic at Fort McClellan. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kerns of High Point.
Pfc John Bennett of High Point serves with the 1st Cavalry Division in the occupation of Nippon since March. He belongs to a 5th Cavalry Regiment troop and has earned the Good Conduct and Victory ribbons. A Pilot Mountain High School alum and former Amos Hosiery mill employee, he enlisted November 14, 1944, with basic training at Fort McClellan Alabama. His parents live in Pilot Mountain and his wife in High Point.
Wallace G Campbell 20 son of Mr and Mrs George D Campbell Rt 1 High Point received honorable discharge at Jacksonville Florida naval personnel center on May 29 after thirty months active duty He enlisted November 1943 and served at Naval Air Station Jacksonville He was detached last week and sent to the separation center A 1943 graduate of Hasty High School Thomasville he starred in high school sports He plans to study business law and physical education at High Point College this fall under the GI Bill.
Nearly 11,000 residents of High 1 contribute annually to the community chest supporting Boy Scouts Girl Scouts YMCA Carl Chavis YMCA YWCA Mary Bethune YWCA Salvation Army Family Service Bureau and Veterans Information center funding local civic services.
A wasp can sting several times in rapid succession and survive. In contrast a bee that stings typically dies after delivering its sting.
The Junior Service League reports $237.63 raised for the Milk Fund toward a $2,500 goal by June 30 to provide milk for needy children. Donations come from Betty Lou Tobias store, school children, Mrs Charles Miller, and many residents, with details listed in the drive update.
The two state offices of the infantile paralysis foundation will merge into a single state headquarters in Chapel Hill. Philip S. Randolph, previously in charge of the Raleigh field office, said his office will join Mrs. Phillips Russell, director of campaign organization, in the new arrangement.
The YWCA is presented as the largest women’s organization globally. Emphasized is its worldwide reach and focus on women’s advancement and welfare.
About six or more local furniture dealers are expected at the Southern Retail Furniture Association convention in Winston-Salem Monday. W. W. Horton directs the local group. J. Heer from Washington, J. Hudson Huffard of Bluefield Virginia, and Maxwell M. Freeman will speak. Heer will discuss current and federal legislation, OPA pricing policies, and the retailers' supply outlook.
Annual gifts to the community chest finance the work of several High Point agencies including Boy Scouts Carl Chavis YMCA Family Service Bureau Girl Scouts Mary Bethune YWCA Red Shield club Salvation Army Traveler's Aid Veterans Information center YMCA and YWCA.
High Point and Guilford County residents will line the streets June 15 for a parade honoring the 82nd Airborne division nicknamed Americas Honor Guard. Gov Gregg Cherry and North Carolina dignitaries are expected as veterans fund a memorial center with a $150000 goal. Major Storey and airborne display plans accompany final parade preparations at the post office lot.
Prominent health ad touts Zibos of Ades Tabiets for relief of stomach pains ulcers indigestion and heartburn. Claims over 200 million users with a five minute home trial and money back guarantee. Sold by Mann's and drug stores nationwide.
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