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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1944

Page

10

Milk Fund drive yields five hundred eighty dollars

Public Good Talk Drive totals five hundred eighty dollars and fifty cents as donations flood in for a milk fund. The Junior Service sponsors report strong community support helping underprivileged children obtain milk, described as essential nourishment. The list includes many local donors such as Virginia Ragsdale Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Amos among others.

Curtis Smith Ee Ballet Virginia Ragsdale Cox Johnnie Lohr Shebes Jackie Spencer el Fae Frank B C. L. Amos W. R. Campwilbur Jones Cea Veewads Roger, Jr Ed- Pee Esabeth Casey Valette J. Harris Cusaewere Martha Anne Mendenhall Mendenhall Emmett Sumner, Jr Bill Sumner A. B. Henley Eleanor Powell Jimmy Bobby Blair Sandy Mendenhall George Campbell, Jr Powell

Paul J Hedrick of Thomasville Dies of Injuries

Paul J Hedrick 25 of Thomasville died in a Fayetteville hospital after an automobile accident near Camp Lejeune Saturday night. He was a Heidelberg Reformed Church member, survived by wife Jessie Thornburg Hedrick two daughters Esther and Evelyn and several relatives. Funeral set for Wednesday at Heidelberg Reformed with Rev. Palmer and Rev. Ridge officiating. Interment Fairgrove cemetery.

Thomasville Paul J. Hedrick Fayetteville Camp Lejeune O. J. Hedrick Jennie Manuel Hedrick Heidelberg Reformed Church Jessie Thornburg Hedrick Esther Evelyn Hedrick Eva Hedrick Dan Hedrick Earl Bell Lewis Hartman Audrey Rhetta Hedrick Leonard Street J. A. Palmer C. FE. Ridge Fairgrove Cemetery

Fourteen Men From Board 4 Sent to Fort Bragg Induction

Fourteen Negroes left Draft Board No 4 this morning for induction into the U S Army at Fort Bragg. Names include James Edgar Johnson Eddie Neely Velvet LeGrand William Boulware James Walker Isom Collen Tobe Ingram William Edward Johnson Ferney Lee Dennis Theodore Robbins William Thomas Chatham James Jeter Robert Arthur Sturges Horace Franklin Williams James Talmadge Dockery.

U. S. Army Fort Bragg James Edgar Johnson Eddie Neely Velvet LeGrand William Boulware James Walker Isom Collen Tobe Ingram William Edward Johnson Ferney Lee Dennis Theodore Robbins William Thomas Chatham James Jeter Robert Arthur Sturges Horace Franklin Williams James Talmadge Dockery

Triangle Thought on Body Mind and Spirit by W A Bivins

A compact reflection on wholeness and balance among body mind and spirit. The piece likens mind to a three sided triangle with Body Mind and Spirit and warns against neglect of any part. It cites conscious and subconscious thought and quotes Tennys prelude to In Memoriam.

God Tennyson

Masons Hold a Dinner Session At Temple Here

The Numa F. Reid Lodge 344 A F and A M met in a 6 30 pm dinner session with about 100 members. Severn Regar spoke on The Origin of Masonry and Its Growth Through the Years. At 8 pm the Master Mason s degree was conferred on three candidates with visitors from Winston Salem Greensboro and Thomasville.

Numa F. Reid Lodge A. F A. M Severn Regar Winston-Salem Greensboro Thomasville

Roller Skater Hurt When Hit by Auto

Richard Turner an eight year old roller skater was knocked to the pavement on Franklin street after a collision with a car driven by seventeen year old Richard C. Chatham. He was taken to a local hospital with head injuries and no charges were filed against the driver.

Richard Turner Franklin Street Turner Richard C. Chatham

Former High Point Man Dies in Raleigh

Robert B. Midgette of Raleigh formerly lived in High Point where he worked with the Winston-Salem Southbound Railway offices. He died at his Raleigh home late yesterday. Surviving are his widow and two sons Willard and Bobby. Funeral services will be held at his Raleigh home with interment in the city cemetery.

Robert B. Midgette Raleigh High Point Winston

Small May Fire Loss Report in High Point

High Point fire department reports May losses totaling 206 dollars with 8 150 dollars in buildings and contents at risk. Physical hazards caused 12 fires and personal hazards eight. Per capita loss for May stands at one hundredth of a cent.

High Point

Couple Arrested Here for Bigamy

Sadie Linville and George P Griffin were arrested yesterday and charged with bigamy. The warrant states Linville was married to John Linville when she married Griffin, and Griffin knew Linville had a husband. Griffin lives at 200 East Russell Street and Linville at 433 South Main. Bond set at 300 dollars each.

Sadie Linville George P Griffin Linville John Linville East Russell Street South Main

Graham Urges U. S. To Join Peace Body

Dr Frank P Graham president of the University of North Carolina urges the United States to join an association of nations for world peace during commencement exercises for 384 Woman's College graduates in Greensboro The report notes a Tokyo motion picture about the life of late actor Ganjiro Nakamura with his son cast in the role

Greensboro Frank P. Graham University of North Carolina Association of Nations Woman's College Tokyo Ganjiro Nakamura Japan Nakamura

Y M C A Pioneers Training for Youth in High Point

The article recalls the YMCA's mission to train young men in body mind and spirit and to provide wholesome association. John R Mott helped spread the YMCA globally as a religious social service and goodwill agency. Edgar Hartley, active in High Point for about 21 years, has promoted Christian manhood and worked with boys and adults, making the city better.

John R. Mott Orient Y.M.C.A America Edgar Hartley Cambridge Baltimore Washington N. C High Point

Carrick Sheds Light on Surnames at Exchange Club

Dr. D B Carrick entertained Exchange Club members with a talk tracing surname origins from the Norman Conquest. He outlined four name sources occupations personal nicknames and spot names and discussed how given names became surnames. The event included remarks on the NC State Exchange Clubs convention in Durham June 21 and visitors Fe lix Brockmann Lester Stevens Jr Glenn Madison.

D. B. Carrick Exchange Club Jack Dunn John Henry Richard North Carolina State Exchange Clubs Durham Feix Brockmann Charleston S. C Lester Stevens Glenn Madison Lexington

Funeral Rites Held for Howell R Kyser Prominent Attorney

Funeral service for Howell R Kyser a well known local attorney who died at home after a long illness was conducted from his residence. Rev Lee F Tuttle led the service with active pallbearers and honorary attendees from Rotary Masonic Davidson and Thomasville groups plus local associations. Interment was in the City cemetery. The Jamestown memorial service for Miss Mary Cook Smith was held at Jamestown Methodist Church with Pallbearers named and music by Dorothy Hoskins. Interment followed at Deep River Friends church cemetery.

Thomasville Howell R. Kyser Lee F. Tuttle Tor Main Street Methodist Church J. Walter Lambeth D. A Shey Fred B. Gray W. Harry Curlee J. Glenn Pennington R. M. Cooksey Rotary Club Masonic Lodge Davidson County C. H. Newby Walter Newby Grover H. Jones High Point Mary Cook Smith Jamestown Julius Green Edward Wicke Dorothy Hoskins Lucy Vickery Webster Deep River Friends Church

Funeral services for Ernest Tadlock held at Pilgrim Holiness

Funeral services for Ernest Edgar Tadlock of 412 Kern Street were conducted at Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday at 4 30 by Rev W L Cockman and Rev E L Kyser. Pallbearers included Pate Stewart Inman Stewart J W Luther Johnnie Jones A A Hipp and Ernest Byerly. Music by a vocal trio and quartet complemented by Opal Lucas at the piano. Interment in City Cemetery. Flowers by Reed Street Baptist intermediate Sunday school class.

Ernest EB. Tadlock Thomasville Ernest Edgar Tadlock Kern Street Pilgrim Holiness Church W. L. Cockman E. L. Kyser Pate Stewart Inman Stewart J. W. Luther Johnnie Jones A. A. Hipp Ernest Byerly Bessie Hedrick Mae Weisner Mmss Wilma Lee Hedrick Richard Rogers Jas. Ellis D. B. Lucas Opal Lucas Reed Street Baptist Church City

OPA Meetings Set In County Building Courtroom

A large gathering of hardware, furniture and automobile dealers plus service agents will meet Wednesday at 8 PM in the County building courtroom to hear D C Goff an OPA price analyst discuss price regulations. Service station operators convene tonight at 7 30 PM with an OPA representative covering gasoline rules.

D. C

Stanton Held On Larceny And Embezzlement Charges

Francis M. Stanton a 38 year old resident of 409 West High street was held in city jail on 4000 bond on embezzlement and larceny charges after plainclothes officers stopped him at his home as he tried to flee. He allegedly stole a truck on May 27 with M J Kivett and shipped produce to Winston-Salem then sold it for 865 and abandoned the truck valued at 1500. He later traveled to Lakeland Florida spending all but 16 dollars. Bond was set at 3000 for embezzlement and 1000 for larceny with trial slated for Friday morning.

Francis M. Stanton West_High street Stanton M. J. Kivett Kivett Sherrod Street Winston-Salem Lakeland Fla

Humane Society Holds Meeting at Mrs Harris Home

The High Point Humane Society met Monday evening at 1030 Rockford Road in the home of president Mrs Valette J Harris. About thirty members attended with City Manager Roy S Braden expressing support for animal welfare and a dog pound. Roosevelt broadcast heard at 8 30 and committees appointed for officers and bird recordings discussed by J A Eshelman with veterinarians Dr A C Jones and Dr P C McLain present.

High Point Humane Societ Valette J. Harris Rockford Road Roy S. Braden Roosevelt F. Huntley Edwards C. , Rhodes C. C. Prince J. A. Eshelman Eshelman Department of Ornithology Cornell University Americas Society A. C. Jones P. C. McLain

Bible Study Class Meets Wednesday Afternoon

The Stevens Bible Study Class will gather at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon with Mrs P e Nixon at 1006 Lindsay Street. Prayer will be offered for the success of the invasion in Europe and Mrs C 8 Gray son will officiate.

Stevens P. E Nixon Lindsay Street Europe Grayson

Meeting Postponed by Commonwealth Agricultural Society

The Commonwealth Agricultural Society postponed its meeting tonight at Rose Furniture Company. Mrs. Sherwood Forrest announced the delay and said a new meeting date would be set later due to the ongoing invasion.

Commonwealth Agricultural Society Rose Furniture Company Sherwood Forrest

Workers Quit Over Radio Cutoff at Tomlinson Company

About 25 workers in the back and arm department on West High street walked out this morning after 8 o clock in protest of management. A spokesman said the walkout followed a denial of radio use to hear news of the Allied invasion of Europe. The radio was granted then turned down and finally discontinued.

Tomlinson Company West High Street Europe

YMCA to observe 100th anniversary meeting

The YMCA marks its 100th anniversary with a 7:30 p m gathering at the YMCA building. Harold Gibbardt presides with Guy Kinney as host. Speakers include Harry G Bell Rev O L Easter and Chaplain James Taylor.

YMCA Harold Gibbardt Elm Street Gray Club Guy Kinney Industrial Club Harry G. Bell O. L. Easter James Taylor Ada Blair School Frank Tucker W. C. Livingston

Legion Meeting Sets Tonight Officer Elections

The American Legion post holds a meeting at 7 30 PM in the Legion hall arcade building to elect officers and conduct other important business.

American Legion Legion Fh

Fifth War Loan Drive Plans Laid Out In High Point

Preparations for the Fifth War Loan drive include film showings of Life Lines sponsored by Civitan under Blake Thompson. Civic clubs and organizations are contacted to arrange showings, while billboards and posters are funded by local businesses and banks across High Point.

High Point Life Lines Civitan Club Blake Thompsson Page Harris G. C. Smith Deal Myrtle Desk Com Beeson Hardware Company State Telephone Company H Point Thomasville and den Railroad Mendenhausen Smart Old Carolina Theater Ingramiture Company C. L. Amos Y.M.C.A

Woodmen Camp Invites Members and Visitors Tuesday

Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No 6 meets every Tuesday night at the lodge hall The membership urges attendance and all visiting sovereigns are cordially invited John T Bruton Consul Commander

Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No. 6 John T. Bruton

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Leonard Street 1 Aspiri L. C Nat Walker Walgreen Rogers Paint Store DR. J. GC. McCoy Security Bank Main ST Wells Tlam Ted Highet City Ward Street Board 4 Bragg Parker-Brown Lumber CO Oak Street Downs Manville North Main Street Junior Service League W. A. Bivins William Blake George Williams England Young Men's Christian Association London AACL Temple Graham U. S Peace Body Dr. Carrick Howell KR Kyser OPA N. S Humane Society Harris Legion Meeting Edgar ©. Johnson Financial Seey Thomas Chiropractor High St Max Bones ORKIN Orkin Com Lon Contry Aiscorn Nate Gsvinge Contro Ces Sears, Roebuck and CO North Main St High Point, N. C
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