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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
7
An editorial note honors fallen and serving keeps tradition while marking a solemn Fourth. A simple family luncheon is suggested with a red white and blue theme and limeade. The Fourth of July platter recipe includes bread rolls, mustard, horseradish, potato salad and assorted sliced meats with festive ties.
East Chicago, Indiana native Lt. (jg) Alexander Vraciu has become the Navy’s top fighter ace, with 19 confirmed planes after downing six Japanese dive bombers on June 19 and earning two more over the fleet on June 20. The 22-year-old former Depauw runner joined the service in 1941 and remains with a squadron after choosing combat over a stateside return.
Pattern 4582 for junior miss sizes 11 to 18 features summery sleeves and a bewitching neckline. Includes transfer motifs for linens and garments. Price twenty cents, add ten cents for Anne Adams Pattern Book. Send name address size and style number to High Point Enterprise Pattern Dept. New York.
The text describes a July Fourth serving idea with a potato salad centerpiece and a flag, surrounded by sliced meats and rolled sandwiches. A Florida limeada drinks mix is outlined with lime peel and juice poured over ice, garnished with lime. Raw vegetables provide a colorful accompaniment and cream is suggested for dessert.
Mrs James E Scott moved from Washington Street unit at High Point Memorial Hospital to her home in James town after recuperation. Mrs FE W Hancock remains in hospital following an operation with a satisfactory outlook. Dorothy Rankin left for Boston after visiting her mother Mrs A M Rankin. Mrs D E Hoover moved from Baptist Hospital Winston Salem to her daughter’s home. Mrs Jimmy Foster recuperates at C O Hospital Clifton Forge after an operation. Dorothy Campbell, former High Point resident, mentioned. A H Brooker heads to Hot Springs Ark for July stay.
Felix R. McCain of 211 Louise avenue serves as pharmacist with a B 26 Marauder squadron in Sardinia after 18 months in the Mediterranean campaigns. Captain M G Moore promoted in Italy. Seaman first class Charlie M Caddell of Carthage aided in the France invasion. Marine First Sergeant William Chauncey Kendall of High Point to return home on furlough. Corporal Andrew Reynolds of the air corps to return from 24 months overseas. S/Sgt Otho H Freeman receives Air Medal for bomber missions over Europe. Wallace S Atkins Jr in Great Lakes naval indoctrination. Garland C Slack earns pilot wings and second lieutenant. Alton B Vestal stationed at Opelika POW camp after two years overseas.
In a dramatic encounter, Thac hunted him, cornering him after shooting six planes. He exclaimed to the captured figure, Ive always wanted to meet Y o U, framing a tense personal confrontation amid the chase.
Pvt Vestal completed basic training at Fort McClellan Alabama and was sent to New Caledonia. He arrived in Opelika this month after returning to the United States and a stay in an army hospital.
The last patient at Drew Field Hospital Tampa is recovering from serious burns suffered last week at Hillsboro Air Base near Tampa. His parents Mr and Mrs R B Flynt report improvement after spending a week with him.
The American Red Cross announced that immune serum globin, a measles preventive used by the armed forces, will be provided to civilians at cost. The serum is sourced from blood donated by citizens and surplus now allows civilian release. Wigs adorned numerous Egyptian mummies.
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