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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
3
Analysis of Allied plans for June 9 gathering, the likelihood of capturing Cherbourg, and D-day impact. Reports note Nazi manpower strain in Norway, requisitions and resistance, and the effect on Berlin's logistics as Allied forces advance in Europe.
The Guilford County Superior Court will conduct a public auction on July 17, 1944 at 2 PM at the courthouse door in High Point to satisfy an order in a loan and mortgage case. The property is Lot 12 of College Heights, recorded in Plat Book 158 on June 14, 1944, in Guilford County Deeds Office. Rupert T. Pickens is the commissioner.
Wright horses led by Sun Again with Sun Again Son of Peace and Mar-Kell seek victory in the fourth Equipoise mile for 10 000 at Washington Park Chicago. Calumet faces strong challengers including Rounders Occupation and Corona Corona in the race.
A city wide plan to honor Connie Mack's 50th anniversary as a big league manager forms with a large committee led by John C. Bell. Bert Bell forecasts the biggest crowd at a ballpark for the August 4 Athletics versus Yankees game in Philadelphia.
Tobacco farmers from the border belt organized to oppose a proposed cut in flue cured market sales time. They seek elimination of one buyer group and a 30 percent reduction in daily hours, warning it would cost manpower and tobacco and push sales into November. David H. Fuller of Lumberton was named head of the regional group. The sales committee meets Monday with the tobacco association to set hours and dates.
The infantile paralysis surge in western North Carolina claims a second life as Mrs Earl Matthews of Newton dies at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. The disease has 68 cases reported. 42 patients have been treated at the Charlotte facility. Dr H C Whines says a hospital for treatment will open at Catawba health camp in Hickory, as 25 cases are reported in Catawba.
Asheville June 24. George F B Lyda 14, charged with murder in the Tol slaying of his playmate Billy Guice, was ordered to leave his community and placed on probation for five years. Judge Zeb V Nettles continued judgment for five years and imposed the sentence after the attorney entered a guilty plea to assault with a deadly weapon.
The State Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs holds its 25th annual convention in Asheville. Election of a new president is the chief business. Mrs Eunice Harrison national educational chairman will speak at a banquet tonight. The session continues through tomorrow with honors for six past presidents, including Mrs Arthur P Wilson of Kinston.
North Carolina certified public accountants met in Charlotte for their annual convention. In a business session they continued study of recent tax changes and other developments affecting the profession. John F. Prescott of Raleigh is president of the association.
The notice lists ration items: sugar stamps 4 30 31 32 5 pounds. stamp 40 5 pounds for canning expiring February 28 1945. Gasoline coupon No 10 valid for three gallons through August 8. Shoes Nos 1 2 in Book 3 valid for one pair each. Food Book 4 stamps worth ten points for token use. Meats fats A8 to V8, processed foods A8 to V8 blue. Fuel oil Periods 1 2 expired. Periods 4 5 valid January 25 to September 30.
CAMP DAVIS June 24 Antiaircraft artillery training center authorities have set up speed traps on the Wilmington Fort Fisher and Burgaw highways to curb fast driving by military vehicles. Capt. L H Huth automotive officer says there are no exceptions when a GI exceeds 35 miles per hour. My speedometer doesn't work excuses won't pay.
German publications in the United States dropped from 150 in 1935 to 82 in 1943, including 10 dailies. The final issue of Ruhrt Buch notes this trend, compiled by Cornell Army Specialized Training Program students. Total 1943 circulation reached 500,000.
Fort Pierce area once deserted coast now hosts the United States Navy Amphibious Training base Beach Party School. The program trains invasion forces for Europe and Japan with Navy Army joint drills, surf craft, and battalion deployments led by veterans of Africa Sicily and Italy.
Notice to creditors of Clifford O. Wiley deceased Guilford County North Carolina to present verified claims by May 27 1945 or be barred. Executrix Minnie E. Wiley also notes estate debt settlement requests. Also public sale notice for High Point property to be sold July 10 1944 for cash or 10 percent down and terms up to sixty months.
By order of commissioner will on July 17 1944 at 2 o clock P M at the east door of the Court House in Guilford County NC sale to the highest bidder of Lot 1 Block 2 Emerywood West as shown in Plat Book 8 Page 89 recorded in the Register of Deeds office. Notice of sale issued June 14 1944.
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