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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
3
The article notes that total intercity movements of commerce across the United States this year are projected to exceed a trillion ton miles. It highlights Admiral Chester W. Nimitz overseeing a vast Pacific theater area, described as many times larger than the United States and spanning vast ocean expanses.
President Truman outlines a command structure for the next phase of the war against Japan. General Marshall, General Eisenhower, Admiral Nimitz, and General Arnold head a leadership team with Britain and China contributing forces. Patton's status looms for potential roles, while Stimson falters at a Washington press gathering.
A color line report notes a band auction at the park on June 25 with displays in O Evis office on East Washington street. The Greensboro ORD band is billed as a feature at the event, signaling a major planned attraction for the auction day.
Elks lodge announces a special meeting this Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Elks rest to discuss business of importance and serve dinner. Senior choir members of St. Mark church are urged to attend rehearsal at the church on Wednesday June 20.
The twilight choral club of St Stephens A M E Zion church will celebrate its sixth anniversary on Sunday June 24 at 8 p m at St Stephens church. Dr C R Hinsitfaw of High Point College will deliver the main address and Mrs G W Yokely supervisor of music in the city schools will speak on Music. A program feature the twilight club directed by S G Hunt is planned. A public welcome is extended. A play Road to Heaven will be shown at Friendship Baptist church Friday at 8 p m. Public is invited.
The willing worker of Mt Ver Non will present George M. Mc Corkle, local poet, Thursday at 7 45 in a meeting with Miss Annie Jones of 812 Short Beamon Street. Temple Memorial Missionary Circle meets at Mrs. Ola Westerns home 305 Taylor Thursday at 7 30.
A Sunday evening dinner at 101 East Commerce Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Whitaker drew many relatives and friends. Guests viewed wedding gifts and refreshments were served, followed by a reception and cake cutting. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs. Mary Hebb and Mrs. Lena Beilbath, plus Catherine Dennis and Cpl. Travis Whitaker.
Pvt. Dale W. Hongsermeier of Grand Island was wounded in action near his mother's birthplace in Germany. A glimpse of a house with his mother’s maiden name on its nameplate linked his injury to the scene as the Yanks closed in on Germany.
Calvert County residents report a severe hailstorm that damaged roofs and interiors. In Prince Frederick, W. W. Duke notes a curious response as people drilled holes in ceilings or floors to drain water from damaged homes.
An advertisement touts Teol as a powerful fungicide that penetrates deeply to kill athletes foot germ within an hour. It claims 90 percent effectiveness and urges customers to apply full strength for sweaty or smelly feet, available today at Ma.
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