Sunday curfew eyed for beer and wine sales in High Point
Law and public safety committee unanimously backs banning beer wine and other intoxicants on Sundays aligning with Guilford county action and state law. ordinance would stop sales after 1130 p m Saturday until 7 a m Monday with possible follow up on juke box curfews amid ongoing council debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Committee
Law and Public Safety Committee
High Point
Guilford
T. J. Gold, Sr
Greensboro
Gold
Four Counties Included In New OPA Price Order
The OPA announces mailings of community ceiling price lists for High Point and five surrounding counties Forsyth Stokes Rockingham Randolph and Guilford to guide merchants and customers for prices effective Monday June 28. The plan covers about 80 percent of staple items with classifications for small independent stores to charge slightly more than chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Forsyth
Stokes
Rockingham
Randolph
Guilford
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Reidsville
Asheboro
Spray
Madison
OPA
Ration Board
Wake Up Your Liver Bile Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad
A vintage advert promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to promote bile flow and aid digestion. The copy emphasizes daily bile production and claims pills cost 10 cents or 25 cents. It urges asking for the product to help the stomach feel better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Logan Porter’s Brother Waldo Porter Dies in Greensboro
Waldo Porter, a Greensboro resident and manager of the U S Employment Office there, died early this morning after a two week illness. Survived by his wife and son Waldo Porter Jr. Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Porter
Greensboro
Logan Porter
Porter
U. S
Reserves Of Fuel Oil Not Declared On Renewal Forms
North Carolinians with leftover fuel oil in tanks from winter need not declare it on renewal forms for winter supplies. The district office of price administration clarified this today and noted period five coupons remain valid until October 1 and do not require declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
District Office of Price Administration
Johnson
Peterson's Ointment Offered for Eczema Relief
The ad promises itching relief for eczema. It claims pimples red blotches and other blemishes improve after one application and offers a money refund if not satisfied. It also markets the ointment for itching feet and cracked toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Nash Urges Jones to Succeed Him as Rationing Board Clerk
M. W. Nash, secretary of the rationing board, plans to resign June 30 to become clerk of Municipal Court. He has recommended J. F. Jones, deputy sheriff and current board chairman, to fill the role if possible. Jones has not decided, noting no applications have been received and the board will proceed cautiously. Ada Burgess would run the office temporarily if no secretary is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Nash
Rationing Board
State
J. F. Jones
Jones
Ada Burgess
Nash
Victory Hour Service at Wesley Memorial Church
The Victory Hour service will be held tonight at Wesley Memorial Church at 8 o clock in the intermediate de po e room. Dr C Excelle zzelle will speak on the topic Imperishable Proverbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
Dr. C. Excellezzelle
Four Men Ordered to Report to Draft Board
Two men, John W. Craven Jr and Alfred L. Coltrane, recently inducted into the U S Army, will report to Draft Board No Five at 8 45 p m June 30 to depart for an army reception center. Jacob L Carr will report at the same time and place on Wednesday June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Craven, Jr
Alfred L. Coltrane
U. S. Army
Office of Draft Board No. Five
Jacob L. Carr
Service Personnel Promotions And Visits At Fort McPherson
Robert N. Bollinger earns staff sergeant status at Charleston port of embarkation. Pvt Marion Sams of Pocatello Idaho visits parents in town during furlough. works in Air Corps photographic division and base laboratory. Aux First Class Lois J Fox arrives to join W A A C duties at post theater after leaving Thomas Hosiery. Robert L Truesdell graduates eight week course at Parris Island and is commissioned second lieutenant. son of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Truesdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Bollinger
Pvt
Marion Sams
Pocatello
Idaho
United States Air Corps
J. M. Sams
Boulevard
Sams
Service
Air Corps
Pvt. Sams
Servicecraft
Enterprise
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Lois J. Fox
Willowbrook Street
High Point
N. C
Post
Afc Fox
Thomas Hosiery, Incorporated
Robert L. Truesdell
U. S. Marines
Parris Island
S. C
O. E. Truesdell
Plan Proposed To Dispose Of City Property By Realtors
Law and public safety committee with the High Point Real Estate Board backs a plan to dispose of over 1 800 city owned foreclosed parcels. It envisions licensed brokers handling sales with defined commissions and a six month trial before possible 60 day notice to end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Public Safety Committee
High Point Real Estate Board
Ed Mendenhall
Henry Koontz
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
John Kalte
Grover H. Jones
Vassie Wilson
J. G.roome
High Point
18 Divorces Granted By MacRae In High Point Court
On the second day of the High Point civil term Judge D C MacRae signed 18 divorces granted since yesterday. Four more suits were filed this morning including Thelma Sheppard vs Robert Shea and Mary E Hanberry vs James Hanberry on two years separation grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
D. C. MacRae
Thelma Sheppard
Robert Sheard
Mary E Hanberry
James Hanberry
Henry Reid
Bessie Reid
Nell Evans
Coy Evans
Nellie McKinney
Arthur McKinney
Charlotte Cole Guy
Newton Samuel Guy, Jr
Josephine Ingram
James Ingram
William Blaine Collins
Lillie Smith Collins
C. H. Mansfield
Bettie G. Mansfield
Pearl Cecil
B. F. Cecil
Jesse J. Houser
Lilly Houser
Sue Dills
R. C .Dills
Marion C. Smith
C. O. Smith
S. R. Kester
Mrs. S. R. Kester
Maggie Mae Drs
Clifton Evans Driggers
Vivian M. Burnett
Clifford Burnett
Mildred Haire Ingram
Marshall Ingram
Frank J. Murray
Rome
A. Murray
Anna Savannah Embler Holder
Ray Holder
Mary Williams
Thomas H. Williams
Thelma Scoggins Chandler
Charlie Reid Chandler
J. Thurman Ruth
Orie Matilda Ruth
Rev R R Jackson Speaks At A B Club On Juvenile Delinquency
Rev R R Jackson pastor of West End Baptist Church was guest speaker for the American Business Club at the Emerywood Country Club. He urged civic clubs to lead youth and shape community growth through sane living and sympathetic youth guidance. Visitors S D Gibson and George Ingold attended. John Myers presided, W F McNeil chaired the program, and John Bivins won the attendance prize. Next meeting at the Sheraton Hotel featured officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Club
Emerywood Country Club
R. R. Jackson
West End Baptist Church
High Point
S. D. Gibson
George Ingold
Victory Gardens
Sheraton Hotel
John Myers
W. F. McNeil
John Bivins
Robbins Named Manager of Charles Stores in High Point
A. S. Robbins, formerly with Richmond Stores, Inc., arrives in High Point to assume management of Charles Stores, Inc. He has 20 years in department store work. Mrs. Robbins travels from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and they will reside at the Sheraton Hotel for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Robbins
Richmond Stores, Inc
High Point
Charles Stores, Inc
18 731 Persons Swam At City Pool This Year
Parks director Reese Snider reports 18 731 individuals used the city lake swimming pool this year, counting only swimmers. A Sunday total of 2 324 swimmers neared an all time daily high, aided by a 17 cent children’s rate for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Snider
City Lake
Snider
Sedgefield
High Point College
Greensboro
Funeral Rites Held for John Wayne Abbott
Funeral services for John Wayne Abbott five year old son of C. E. and the late Nora Marie Abbott were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder J A Fagge of Winston Salem officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Bryant Ray Abbott Roy Mabe and Junior Mabe. Flowers were carried by friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wayne Abbott
C. E
Nora Marie Abbott
Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church
J. A. Fagge
Winston-Salem
Carl Bryant
Ray Abbott
Roy Mabe
Junior Mabe
Jones declines city manager post while open to mixed duties
Jones said he would not be a formal candidate for city manager but could assume the role while retaining his current legal duties. He does not want to sever ties with the city legal department after 20 years, and would be willing to act in the interim if council delays a formal appointment. Mayor Koonce noted only A. D. Grant has filed a formal application and that the council will not rush Knox's successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover H. Jones
Jones
FE. M. Knox
Arnold J. Koonce
A. D. Grant
Tomlinson’s
Koonce
Knox
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Fyel
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Ular
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U. S. Navy
MacRae
A. B. Club
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Parker - Brown Lumber CO
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