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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1945

Page

11

Memorial Service to Honor 66 Men in High Point

High Point holds a city wide memorial for 66 men who died in service this year. The event, chaired by Mrs. Edith Moore Sherrod, features the junior high chorus, invocations by Rev. W S McLeod and Rev. Wilbur Hutchins, a memorial address, and the presentation of plaques by Mayor Arnold J. Koonce. Names of the honored dead include Ralph Archer Eugene Asbury Gilmer Lee A and many others.

High Point Ior Edith Moore Sherrod W. S. McLeod Wilbur Hutchins Bronson Matney, Jr Malotte Bert R. Fountain American Ion Post H. G. Peters Arnold J. Koonce City of High Point Ringwold Robert R. Fountain American Legion Taps Ralph Archer Eugene Asbury Gilmer Lee A Alex B. Blackwood Sam N. Bowman Early A. Brown Cecil Ben Canipe Carl H. Chavis George S. Childress Robert B. Cloer Charles E. Coble Robert C. Coleman Lenwood Cox James Rayford Cox Egbert H. Culler James Clyde Kings Floyd Warner Dale William Hurley Davis James W. Dockery Charles Ray Durham Albert Sanford Farrington Charles T. Fletcher Bedford H. Forrest William Homer Foust James C. Gilbreath Neal W. Gregory Alton Calvin Hardee Edward Thorne Harrison Odell Harvey Wade Helms Virgil F. Hicks Jarrell C. Hill Virgil F. Hill John W. Horton George Emery Humphreys James C. Hussey Lonnie M. Jones James Hunter Jordan William Howard Kennedy Lawrence C. Mallory John Raymond Marsh Joe W. Metters John L. Mobley, Jr Staley E. Montgomery John P David Albert Vick Howell M. Wagner Clifford H. Walker James Ervin Weaver Carl Reese Zachary

Enterprise Carriers Launch War Weasel Drive

Enterprise carriers start a fundraising drive to buy the Water Weasel M-29 for their paper’s war effort. They plan to sell war stamps for 4815 dollars funding, with prizes for top six sellers and rewards like shoulder emblems and pens after reaching targets.

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Junior Chamber Aids OPA Compliance Program in High Point

The Junior Chamber of Commerce mobilizes to support the Charlotte Office of Price Administration anti inflation drive. Archie E. Chase leads volunteers to distribute materials to merchants and explain rationing aims while encouraging checked ceiling prices and manager discussions before filing complaints.

Charlotte Office of Price Administration Lee Hague Chamber of Commerce OPA JayCees Archie E. Chase Mr. Chase Vance Kester Bill Martin Charles Diffendahl Herbert Mitchell High Point Chase

Six Are Discharged From Army And Navy

Six service members from High Point receive honorable discharges. The list records four Navy men and two Army men with their names and service lengths as documented by Local Draft Board No. 5. Benjamin Doke Welborn, Army, served one year and 11 months, William Harold Dorsett, Navy, served two years and one month.

Women's Army Corps Army General Fort Oglethorpe War Department Fort Des Moines Iowa WAC Fortlethorpe Atlethorpe Army Wacs Red Cross Ffic General Oither Navy High Point Benjamin Doke Welborn William Harold Dorsett

Local Dignitaries Honored for Military Service

The list honors several service members with varied terms: Alton B. Vestal Army three years six months and 25 days, George Bald Navy seven months, Thurman Grady Beck Navy one year five months, and Roy Cornelius Chilton Navy 11 months.

Alton B. Vestal Army George Baldwin Navy Thurman Grady Beck Roy Cornelius Chilton

C B Coddington Rites To Be Held In Powersville Mo

The body of Clady B. Coddington internal revenue agent who died by suicide was shipped to Powersville Missouri from Ydn's Funeral home. Funeral services are planned in Powersville Sunday or Monday with burial in the family graveyard. He was born July 26 1909 in Putnam County Missouri and survived by the widow three Asheville children his mother and three brothers.

Clady B. Coddington Internal Revenue Powersville Ydn Ruby Renfrew Coddington Mr. Coddington Putnam County Missouri Marion and Lillie Stylmer Coddington Internal Revenue Department Asheville

Two Capital Cases Set For Trial Here

Guilford Superior court calendar lists two capital cases for the coming term. John William Reavis, 37, of High Point faces four counts of assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill for a dime store shooting that wounded his estranged wife Grace Reavis and three others. Troy S. Byerly, 32, charged as an accessory after the fact for aiding Reavis in fleeing after the attack. Also scheduled is David H. McIntyre, 29, charged with murder in a February 24 knife slaying.

Guilford Superior Court John William Reavis High Point Grace Reavis Troy S. Byerly David H. McIntyre John Gilbert Lawson J. H. Clement I. S. Chandler Eugene Swarigen Jessie James Phillips Helen Crawford G. A. Turner Queen Esther Johnson Catherine Randle Samuel Brevard Alvin Grey Amick Jack Donald Grissett McKinley Overby Earl Pell Elnora Lilly Elnora Scott James Teems Carl Gray Burley Peate Howard Wohnson Ralph Parker Robert Taylor Robert Bronson

Rationing Praised by Former Denver Prosecutor

Maj. John A. Carroll, former Denver district attorney, returns home after 20 months overseas with the American Military Government and asserts rationing and price control are the nation’s savior.

Denver INS United States John A. Carroll

Comic Strips Began In Late 19th Magazine Back Pages

Comic strips first appeared in the back pages of American magazines during the latter half of the 19th century, marking a shift in illustrated humor and narrative comic presentation within popular periodicals. The format evolved as artists experimented with sequential panels and gag or adventure numbering.

State Legislatures Show Democracies Function In America

A survey of state legislatures, led by North Carolina, shows how democracies operate in peacetime and war. The piece traces historical roots from 18th century assemblies to postwar issues, budget control by governors, and close public contact through school visits and accessible leaders.

America National Congress General Assembly of North Carolina New Bern Halifax Lord Proprietors Edenton William Attmore Philadelphia N. C Assembly N. C. Assembly

Rail track removals and new lines planned on Russell and Hamilton streets

The High Point Public Works Department will present a plan to the city council to remove 3100 feet of existing railroad track and lay about 2080 feet of new track on South Main Commerce Mallory East Russell and South Hamilton streets. The project aims to improve streets and train service and requires cooperation with the railroad and highway departments.

South Main Street Mallory Street Commerce Street Wrenn South Main Streets City Counscil Public Works Department Russell Hamilton Streets Hamilton Street Main Street High Point Eastussell Commerce South Main Wrenn Street Thomasville Denton State Highway Department Highway Department East Russell Street South Hamilton

Scrap paper drive nets 58 000 pounds

The house to house campaign collected 58 000 pounds of scrap paper. Bert Mitchell, chairman, praised the effort and noted the total matched usual results. He thanked the Hi Y and Gra Y boys for their help on recent drives.

Drive Herbert Mitchell

Bicycle Crash Injures Man. Driver Charged

Jafis Cathey, 20, of 120442 Hoover street, was injured when his bicycle collided with a car at Normal and East Washington streets. The car, driven by A D Reddick of 1317 East Washington street, sustained a broken windshield and he faces charges of reckless driving and operating without a license. Reddick bonds set at 500 dollars, not yet posted.

Jafis Cathey Hoover Street Normal East Washington Streets Cathey A. D. Reddick East Washington Street Reddick

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