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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1943
Page
10
Loyal Norwegians await a signal from the royal government in London to unleash revolts and raids in Norway. The plan aims to cripple German air bases and U-boat facilities and disrupt railway lines to impede 200,000 German troops, with raids likened to Dieppe and timed to a ground offensive.
The Sea Scout Ship Chesapeake 20 is elected to the national flagship fleet after six years of steady advancement through local and regional levels. The ship scored over 3,000 points in leadership and activities, with 22 members serving in the armed forces and five set to depart July 1.
The report details underground activity in Norway with arms caches and some loot from Nazi depots. It notes Norwegians avoiding major sabotage due to reprisals, German efforts to mobilize 300000 workers, and heavy penalties for escape attempts. It cites weak mobilization, Quisling policies, and passive resistance. It mentions Oslo and southern Norway, and the sinking of S. S. Bodo delaying registrations.
High Point community columns report a Father's Day observance at St Mark Methodist Church with Dr C T Whitten as guest and Prof J A Tarpley as speaker. Also covered are Red Cross Aquatic School enrollment for Norma Simrel, a Pew Rally by St Stephens A M E Zion Church, Scout activities at Guilford Battle Ground, and increases in Surgical Dressing Room work with local clubs and churches assisting.
The baby contest at St Mark's Methodist Church ends Monday night June 21 with an 8 p m closing program. Contestants include William Thomas Fair Willie Ann Michael Pauline Baynum Billie Byrd Clarence Springs and Morrison Murray. The Master Singers perform at Church of God Gurley Street today at 3 p m. public invited.
Mrs Mamie Bass hosts the Beauticians Club at 114 Underhill Avenue on Monday night at 7 pm. The event invites all members to attend the evening gathering and discussion.
The Ushers Board of St Mark Methodist Church will meet with Mrs Edmonia Torrence Sunday at 5 PM at 18 E Daniel Brooks Homes.
Rev Henry W Benor directs a 3 pm service at Mars Hill Holiness Church announced by Rev B F Siler. Rev F O Bass preaches at Brooks Memorial Church also at 3 pm with his choir and congregation. At 7 30 pm the Reys Popularity Contest closes with a special program.
News reaches the city that Mrs Onie Rames sister of T A Brower died early Saturday in Asheville North Carolina. Unclear if the body will be brought here for burial. Mae Allen visits Washington DC to see her brother Raymond Williams. C B McRae returns from Henry McRae funeral in Maxton NC. Bertha McRae recovers from five weeks illness.
A note thanking friends for flowers and cards received during a recent operation at Lincoln Hospital in Durham. The writer also appreciates fruit and ongoing support since the hospital stay.
Col Sidney C. Mason said the military court completed its inquiry and placed 28 men in custody of city and county officials after race riots in Beaumont Texas. Charges likely to be filed today include assault to murder and possible arson cases.
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