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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1945
Page
10
Average contribution stands at 8.65 with under $4,000 in total collections so far. War Fund chairman J. Grady Goldston updates High Point Red Cross board on March 1 meeting, notes quota of 59,500 and partial reports from Textile and Negro divisions and larger industries.
Dr. Robert Herring public health officer outlined the High Point health department operations at a Civitan Club meeting at the Sheraton. He noted 15 full time workers seven clinic physicians and one meat inspector with a $50 000 yearly budget and highlighted civic aid and14 city clinics plus blood tests and tuberculosis exams.
Bunn W Hackney Jr Boy Scout Executive of the Uwharrie council spoke to the American Business Club on Yesterday Today and Tomorrow as it Affects the Boy Scout Program. He outlined growth and future actions to improve scouting in the community.
The High Point Tuberculosis Association will meet at the Sheraton Hotel at 6 30 Friday night. Rev. Wilson O Weldon announces plans for the coming year and an officers election after dinner. A dollar Christmas Seals purchaser is eligible to attend and vote. reservations are requested.
Robert Lee Kennedy aged 65 died at his Thomasville home after a three week illness. Born May 31 1879 in Davidson county he married Pearl Burkhart in 1912 and was a charter member of Johnsontown Methodist church. Survived by wife five daughters three sons four brothers three sisters and five grandchildren. Funeral at Holly Grove Lutheran church Thursday at 3 pm with burial in the church cemetery.
Robert L Hillard aged 59 dies at 108 Welch Street after a ten day illness. Born February 21 1886 in Chatham County he was a barber at Model Barber Shop. Survived by widow a son S/Sgt Robert Ferree Hillard four sisters and four brothers. Burial arrangements pending at Koonce Funeral Home.
High Point official J. J. Ellington warns merchants to avoid goods offered by children 15 and younger. He says some youths use shops to dispose of stolen merchandise and suggests merchants require parental notes to prevent theft facilitation and reduce youth crime.
Thomasville police report H. Yates, a local white man, injured Tuesday when struck by a car on West Main street. The driver was J. H. Patton Jr. of Memphis Tennessee. Wind forces Yates into the highway. police deem the crash unavoidable and file no charges.
Thirteen local Negroes left for induction into the armed services at Fort Bragg yesterday. Nine were registrants of Draft Board No. 4 and four from Board No. 5. Leaving from Board 4 were John Walter Tyson Edward Roosevelt McDonnell Roy Joyner Jr Grover Coolidge Harrell Ovile Robertson Clemmo ns Edward Gannaway Robert Franklin Gaines Percy Guy Garnnaway William Spencer Dunlap. From Board 5 were Charles Oliver Grant Paul Warren Jones Henry Williams Jr and Robert Howard Torrence. LeRoy Watts requested transfer to Philadelphia to join the group.
Cpl. Dolan L. Rogers son of Mr and Mrs A L Rogers of 7 College street was found dead after a heavy bomber crash near Savannah. He had been missing since the Saturday night incident at Chatham Field. His father traveled to Savannah after receiving a telephone notice.
Thomasville report says 22 year old Carl Leonard of Rt 2 Thomasville was arrested on hit and run driving reckless driving personal injury and driving without a license. Police investigated after Tom King a black man was struck near the Mills Home Sunday night by a car carrying five young white men.
Local draft boards are seeking the whereabouts of Elmer Hayes, a Negro who registered for the draft at a prison camp near Oxford on May 27, 1943. If in High Point he should contact the local board immediately to avoid penalties for failing to keep his address current after release. Notify the boards with any information. The bull note mentions cattle care, but the main item concerns Hayes and draft compliance.
Reporter THOMAS A. BOYNTON surveys the southeast Chinese coast from Kwangchowan to Foochow noting rugged terrain behind the seaboard, sparse roads, and rich mineral resources. The area features numerous rivers, heavy vegetation, and foggy seasons that hinder navigation and military moves amid Japanese advances.
The White House announced President Roosevelt will name William H. Davis, chair of the War Labor Board, as economic stabilization director succeeding Fred M. Vinson. Vinson becomes federal loan administrator, replacing Jesse Jones who was ousted for Henry Wallace as secretary of Commerce. George W. Taylor is set to succeed Davis as War Labor Board vice chairman. Davis will handle wage and price balance issues in his new role.
Mrs Hazel Clark of 524 Cable Street reports a letter from her husband Pfc James Arnold Clark stating he is a prisoner of war in Germany. He had been listed as missing in Luxembourg as of December 20. The article notes the RAF was founded on April 1, 1918.
Vinson's nomination to be federal loan administrator was confirmed by a Senate voice vote after being called up late Monday. He succeeds Jesse Jones, whose ouster as commerce secretary also removed him from the loan post.
A historical note explains how European settlers carried lilac shrubs with them into the northeastern colonies, introducing the plant to new regional landscapes and gardens.
Stephens 21 of 833 Putnam Avenue and employee of Alma Deskcom pleaded he did not know why he stole S T Claytons overcoat but was judged not too drunk to pawn it and must serve six months on the roads. Floyd Hill Ward 33 of 512 Lake Street drew six months for a $40 watch theft from Roland Younts. Mrs. Rachel Pitts 21 of 451 South Main received a six month suspended sentence for abandoning two minors and exposing them to fire. Harry Brown Owens 24 of Thomasville faced possible binding over for Cecelia Britt’s $60 leather purse while awaiting draft status. March 26 continuance granted if he joins army. Reckless driving charges against Rufus McInnis and Paul Thornburg were not addressed.
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