Hollywood Gossip Sketches and Celebrity Notes
Hollywood-sourced items report Frances Langford grieving a loss of Gerald Weiss in the South Pacific while Langford arranges 16 mm footage for his parents. Lisette Verea arrives in Hollywood with screen-test interest. Fred Astaire and Adele broadcast for overseas servicemen. Judy Garland, John Hodiak, and others attract attention at multiple venues as marriages and anniversaries are noted.
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Harrison Carroll
King Features Syndicate
Hollywood
Frances Langford
Corp
Gerald Weiss
South Pacific
Frances
Wisconsin
Jon Hall
Weise
Jon
Fred Astaire
Adele
London
Fred
Bruce Kellogg
Wallie Beery
Kellogg
Montana
Rochester
Lassie
Judy Garland
John Hodiak
Moccambe
Phyllis Brook
True Davis
Betty Hansel
Pearl Harbor
Johnny Mack Browns
Jeanette MacDonald
Capt
Gene Reynolds
Errol Flynn
Elaine Francis
Cole Porter
Gasoline Shortage Sparks Drive for Ration Relief in High Point
In High Point, drivers warn of dwindling fuel coupons and possible black market sales as officials struggle to distribute limited gas. A business man laments denied requests for travel to work while a younger car owner defends a 30 gallon allotment for a beach trip, calling it a family move for summer.
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High Point
Postwar committee briefs prepared by civic groups
The Postwar committee is said to have spent considerable time preparing briefs. Eight groups are assisted by representatives from city civic religious business professional and fraternal organizations named by the groups to serve under Mayor Koonce.
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Koonce
Bond drive progress noted with bond sales and staff
The article lists bond totals including Glass 20000 and S H Kress 6000 with Woolworths 1800. It notes payroll savings and life underwriters groups active under M P Mc Neill and Ruben O Bundy, while G Curtis Smithdeal reports concern over E bond sales, totaling 83.60 through Friday.
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Friay
Funeral Rites for Joseph Ingram Aged 79 at Fairfield
Funeral services for Joseph Ingram 79 farmer of High Point Route 4 were held Saturday morning at Fairfield Methodist Church. Rev L Brown and Rev William Hutchins officiated with interment in Fairfield Cemetery. Pallbearers included Wade Hill Fred Robbins H V Weant C C Gilbreath A E Chilton R L Kearns. Floral tributes were provided by the Young Women’s Sunday School Class. Mrs D Sheppard oversaw. The church choir performed and Mrs T Bennison sang a solo with Barbara Sheppard at the piano.
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Joseph Ingram
High Point
Rt. 4
Fairfield
Methodist
L. Brown
William Hutchins
First Baptist Church
Fairfield Cemetery
Wade Hill
Fred Robbins
H. V. Weant
C. C. Gilbreath
A. E. Chilton
Kindergarten Postponed in Thomasville Until June 26
Miss Lillian Yow announced that the kindergarten planned to open Monday at the Main Street School will now begin on Monday, June 26.
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Thomasville
Main Street
Lillian Yow
Teen-Age Canteen Cures Delinquency Fears In Wartime New York
The Y M C A notes juvenile delinquency fears amid war tempo. Corwin argues the problem is overstated and highlights prevention through wholesome, youth-led activities. The Dry Night Club offers sober recreation, dance, drums, and socializing without alcohol, funded by small member fees.
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New York
George Corwin
National Boys’ Week
Corwin
The
Palau Seen as Jap Naval Pivot in Central Pacific
Central Press correspondent argues Palau may have replaced Truk as Japan’s naval HQ in the central Pacific. Palau’s lagoon and runways could host warships and air bases, enabling air cover toward the Philippines and Dutch East Indies while pressuring American advances.
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Palau
Truk
Central Pacific Naval Base
Will LE Baron
Central Pacific
Philippines
Nippon
Midway
United States Navy
Japan
Malaya
China
Pearl Harbor
Dutch East Indies
Pacific
Hawaii
For Sale Feed Mill and Household Items in Caro Line Area
For sale includes one feed mill two electric motors 3 hp and 5 hp several dozen jugs fruit jar tops an adding machine a computing scale an electric coffee mill and a pre war lady’s bicycle in good condition. Item viewable Monday at Caro Line Tire and Battery 513 North Main Street contact R P Bell at 2737 Rand ie man NC.
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R. P. Bell
Randieman
N. C
Lady's
Caroline Tire and Battery
North Main Street
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Lisette Verea
Misa Verea
Walter Winchell
Dietrich
Clo Clo
Felix Brentano
Sa Francisco
Tommy Dorsey
Pat Dane
Jimmy Dorsey
the Palladium
Tommy
Pat
Sonny Tufte
Gene Tierney
Lieut
J. G
Howard Tierney
Michele
Gertrude Lawrence
Pamela
William G. Cahan
Gordon Jo@s
Persia
Atty
Max Gilford
Vicki Lane
Stuart Lane
Vicki
Tom Neal
Dan Savitt
Horace Heidt
Trianon
Savitt
Stokowski
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
Ramsay Ames
Jack Flynn
Clover Club
Danny Winkler
Jean Rogers
Somerset House
Bill Gargan
San Jacinto Acres
Bond
Gisdere
Furniture
Tomlinson
Cinderella
Jerry Dreyer
Central Press
Islands
Ong Kong
Manila
Philippine
Guam
Palau Islands
Marianas
Saipan Tinian
Pemiayy
Pelewiun
Saipan
Angaur
Velaice
Babelthuap Kei
LM Elek Biok
High Point Enterprise
Paya
Bie
Abet
Bath
S. Hamilton Street
N. Main St
Thurston St
Oakwood Court
Houses
Apts
Hasty High School
Archdale
W. Ray St
Irene Shaner
Parkway
Mangum Ave
Steele Street
N. A. Davis
Bartner Furniture Co
E. Green
Roy Black
Bruce Atkins Furniture Store
R. B. Gantt
Underwood
Sykes Typewriter Co
Jake Harris
Himse
Gang Edger
E. T. Miller
Miller's Mill
Trinity
Silvertone Radio
S. Hamilton
Briggs-Stratton
V. L. Vail Electric Company
English Street
Thomasville Road
Dickson Wood Carving Company
Ohio
E. Christian
Rockland Farm
Red
Money Safe
Lexington Ave
Guilford County
J. Harry Weatherly
Guilford County Courthouse
Greensboro
Sykes Typewriter Company
U. S
Oldboy Tee
Baltimore
Merce Furniture Exchange
E. Commerce
Horton Furniture Company
S. H. Kress & Co
Phone Monark
Lake Waccamaw
Oscar High
Whiteville
N.C
M. Evans
Avon
E. Green St
Nant Inn
Davis Electric Company
Just
W. F. Austin & Son
Washington
Southern Waste Paper CO
S. Hamilton St
B. & B. Rero
N. Wrenn
Remington
Household
Commerce Street
W. FE. Christian
R.F.D
Cushman
Bland’s Music Store
Winston-Salem
W. F. Mickey & Son
Perry St
Veg Model Supply CO
Ciuitars
High Point Music Supply Co
House of Quality and Service
North Main
S. Wrenn
City Stove Works
N. Hamilton
B. R.” Care Enterprise
H. Gordon and Son
Eagle Sandwich Shop
South
American Bakeries Com
West Broad Street
Thomasville Tribune
Piedmont Oi! Co
F.N.R. Enterprise
Coivision
Pine St
Thomas Inc
Cary Clarks
Wood Copany
English St
Western U
Experience
Thomas Mills, Inc
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