Premiere Bond Auction Set With Sold Out Show
A benefit premiere at the Center Theater will raise funds for the war loan drive with tickets sold before performance. Local citizens donate prizes totaling thousands of dollars including merchandise from store owners and clothing items from multiple retailers. Proceeds support the bond sale, with a live auction of donated items led by Goldston and others from the Chamber of Commerce.
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Center Theater
Cecil B
Gary Loraine
Carolina
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Com
Goldston
Alvo
Lutchins
Abracom
Jake 5Worth
Wright Cline
Wright's
Cannon-Fetterore
As’ Department Store
Belk's
Swart Nothing
Harlee’s
J. C
Funeral for Mrs Elva H Beaver Held at Pilgrim Holiness
Beaver City June 22 Funeral services for Mrs Elva H Beaver of Ben F Beaver were held this afternoon after a several months illness. Burial followed at Branch Baptist Cemetery near Bonlee. Survivors include husband Ben F Beaver two daughters Virginia Suits and Mrs Jessie Robb several sisters and six brothers from Burlington Siler City and other nearby towns.
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Beaver City
Elva H. Beave
Ben F. Beaver
At Pilgrim Holiness Re
Branch Baptist Cemr Bonlee
Beaver Mdher
Pilgrim Arvivors
Beaver
Virginia Suits
A. B
Jessie Rob- City
Walter Wickville
Nanniegh Point
W. B
Jake
Jack
Burlington
Osr
Siler City
Rivers Surpass Finland Equaled Among European Nations
A note observes Finland has more rivers than any other European country, highlighting its extensive river networks and water systems across the region.
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Finland
Bean’s Pilles: Doans Pills for Kidney Health and Toxins
The ad claims excess acids in blood stem from kidney issues and urinary symptoms. It promotes Doan’s Pills as a remedy to flush poisons and restore energy, noting long usage and bowel cleansing benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Patna
Harris To Speak At National Security Award Exercises
Lt Governor R L Harris of North Carolina will deliver the address at the National Security Award exercises. The Carolina Container Co. and Tomlinson's of High Point receive awards in a ceremony at 8 P M in Irigh School auditorium. Major D A Harron will present the awards with local officials and firm representatives in attendance.
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R. L. Harris
North Carolina
Carolina Container Pany
Tomlinson
High Point
Harris
New York
Irigh
Army
U. S. Office of Civilian Defense
Charles F. Carroll
Westinghouse Electric Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Arnold J. Koonce
Grover H. Jones
D. A. Harron
Infantry
Fourth Service Command
Atlanta
Chas. T. Ingram
Carolina
Tainer
P. J. Neal
Tomlinson's. R. W. Martin, Director of Civilian Protection, N. C
Pvt Tilden Killed In Italian Action
Private William T. Tilden son of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Tilden of 607 Montleu avenue was killed in action in Italy. He was born March 31 1925 and graduated from High Point High School. Inducted Sept 2 1943 he trained at Fort Blending and served in North Africa before Italy.
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William T. Tilden
Thomas A. Tilden
Montleu Avenue
Adjutant General
Secretary of War
Italy
Tilden
Thomas A
Ruth F. Tilden
High Point High School
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Armed Service
U.S. Infantry
Fort Blanding
Fla
R B Gantt Leads County Timber Bid at Auction
R B Gantt, a local real estate dealer, made the top bid of 100 acres of county timber at 10 000 dollars after bidding began at 2 200 dollars. The sale will stay open for 10 more days for advance bids before commissioners decide to confirm or reject the bid.
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R. B. Gantt
City Debt Reduced by 75 716 25 Payment Promised
City Accountant Lake Crowe announced the gross debt stands at 9 587 270 36 after a 75 716 25 check issued as partial payment. Of this amount 33 000 went to principal and 42 716 25 to interest with a plan to pay 260 000 next fiscal year. Portugal's independence and radio ownership estimates referenced.
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Lake Crowe
Crowe
Signal Corps Film Shown at Rotary Meet
Walter Hester presented a program of U S Army Signal Corps motion pictures at the Rotary club meeting. The film featured combat scenes, training activities, and supply operations with bombing of German centers highlighted. A bond auction was announced for June 27 at the Center Theater to support the fifth war loan drive.
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Walter Hester
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Rotary Club
Services of
Grady Goldston
Center Theater
R. Stamey Davis
Morehead City
Royster Thurman, Jr
U. S. Military Academy
Charles Carroll, Jr
Navy V
Governor Broughton Heads Through City for a Break
Governor J M Broughton was spotted in the lobby of the Sherman Hotel this afternoon described as cooling off while en route to another city. The sighting drew a small stir among guests but no official business was noted.
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Sheraton Hotel
J. M. Broughton
Railway Express Handles Shipment Of Gold Fish
A large shipment of gold fish arrived at the Railway Express from Grassy Work Fishery in Martinville Indiana to be delivered in the city today. The fish came in tin containers with instructions to refresh the water every few hours.
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Railway Express
Grassy Work
Martinville
Indiana
Express
Allies expected easier advance from Viterbo as Nazis move east
Reported German troop transfers from the Italian front to the French invasion coast may ease the Allied push from Viterbo. Analysts cite possible Nazi holds near the Po Valley and Brenner Pass while retreating forces regroup. The map outlines advance areas and potential defensive sectors.
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Viterbo
Po Valley
Brenner Pass
Thad Eure to attend NC coal dealers banquet and dance
Thad Eure secretary of state will toast the banquet closing the 14th annual Coal Convention and 8th annual conference of the North Carolina Retail Coal Merchants Association at the Sheraton. Shirley Smith and his Winston-Salem orchestra will play for the dance with Bob Patton also on the program.
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North Carolina Retail Coal Merchants Association
Sheraton Hotel
Thad Eure
State of
North Carolina
Shirley Smith
Winston-Salem
Bob Patton
Weatherby Black
Peerless Coal and Coke Co
M. L. Burtless
Solid Fuels Administration For War
W. P. Hahmann
Hahman
Burtless
Iles M. Farrar
Southeastern Coal Association
Atlanta
Farrar
OPA
Eagle
North Carolina Association
J. A. Eagle
Charlotte
J. L. Newbold
Washington
American Retail Coal Association
Newbold
L. L. Niedrach
OPA Solid Fuels
Service men and women noted in Army and Marine duties
Lieutenant Abel Ephrata Army Air Base welcomes 2nd Lieutenant Herbert E. Abel of High Point North Carolina as ware house officer. At Quantico Virginia Jack Weaver Hussey son of Mr and Mrs William E Hussey High Point North Carolina graduates from marine officer candidates class and is appointed second lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve after attending UNC Chapel Hill before enlisting in 1942.
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Abel
Uantico
Jack Weaver Hussey
William E. Hussey
English Street
High Point
North Carolina
Marine Officer Candidates
Marine Corps Reserve
Hussey
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Marine Corps
Fogleman Returns From 15 Day Furlough
Cpl Julius E Fogleman returns to Fort Myers Florida after a 15 day furlough at his mother Mrs Dora Fogleman home 443 West Lexington avenue. Also mentions English wine price in the 12th century a penny a gallon and notes about Egyptian soap from cotton seed oil and caustic soda and 17th century French vinegar brewing.
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Fogleman
Cpl
Julius E. Fogleman
Fort Myers, Fla
Dora Fogleman
Lexington Avenue
England
Many Apply For New Ration Books In Shanghai
The rationing board reports many applications for new books Nos 3 and 4 after losses. Replacements are not issued until 30 days from application unless in special cases. Owners must place name and address on each book. If found, return to the rationing board and owners will be notified if address is present. Shanghai also reports a new war on gambling.
Free Swimming Instruction Week Begins in High Point
A national program to teach draft age youth to swim and aid industrial fitness runs from 4 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each morning next week at Lane Lake pool in High Point. The free sessions, supervised by lifeguards and pool managers, target both white and Negro pools and are open to all who can attend.
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High Point
Lane Lake
Red Cross
Snider
Ross Elected Member of State Exchange Board
John Ross of the local Exchange Club was named to the state board of control at the annual Exchange clubs meeting in Durham. He serves alongside John Connington of Reidsville Guy Ephland of Burlington and Edgar Moss of Greensboro. Sam A. Jones of Raleigh was elected president with Craig Shelton of Charlotte as vice president A. P. Wade of Durham treasurer and Alphonse Daye of Winston-Salem secretary.
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John Ross
Exchange Club
Board of Control
Durham
Ross
John Connington
Reidsville
Guy Ephland
Burlington
Edgar Moss
Greensboro
State Club
Sam A. Jones
Raleigh
Craig Shelton
Charlotte
A. P. Wade
Alphonse Daye
Winston-Salem
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Remiere
Lance
ILE Prizes
Douglas Lewallen
U. S. Navy
Dolly Faye Lewallen
Dolly Faye
Atlantic
Lewallen
Mary Vera Nance
Baby
South
Hamilton Street
Leyst
Pvt
R.B. Gantt
County Timber
Portugal
At i
The
United
Signal Corps
Rotary Meet
France
Lee Tanforan
Ignacio
Calif
John F. Chonko
Tomkins Cove
N. Y
Paul Mathews
Ventura
John Liptak
Pueblo
Colo
Charles J. Bidding
Topeka
Kan
U. S. Signal Corps
International Soundphoto
Shanghai
State Exchange Board
British Columbia
New Caledonia
Elwood Hotel
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