New Stabilized Lumber May Transform Building and Furniture
A New York report notes timber researchers have created stabilized lumber through a stabilization process that eliminates warping shrinking and checking. The treated wood resists moisture and termites and surfaces are coated, yielding a tougher material with metal like strength. It could reduce bulk in carpentry and cabinetmaking but commercialization awaits postwar markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Leman
New York
Q.t
Hubert Smith Everhart Added To Tville Force
LLE March 14. Local man Hubert Smith Everhart joins the Thomasville police replacing Willie Loffin who will enter the army. Everhart is 22, married, from Davidson County and a Pilot High School alumnus. He served four years and one month in the U S Army with much time as military police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
LLE
Thomasville
Everhart
Willie Loffin
Fith Avenue
Pilot
Davidson Couny
U. S. Army
Extensive Methods Given Test by Methodist Pastors
Closing the first day of the Evangelistic Conference at Wesley Memorial Methodist church, ministers were assigned to group conferences and practicals at churches within 45 miles. City group meetings occurred at supper tables as High Point pastors aided in visitation to prospects and open households. Morning reports reviewed last evening’s mission work and potential errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
High Point
Braden Speaks on City Postwar News
Braden addressed the Exchange club meeting at the Sheraton on citizen participation in city postwar planning and development. He urged greater public engagement to improve the city’s beauty health and soundness and noted tax source shifts affecting municipal budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
Tesla
Roe
Keeden Tadoe
Exchange Club
Sheraton Hotel
J J. Enington
Boys
W. F. Robinette
R. L. Conrad
James Blackwelder
Burlington
Board of Control
North Carolina State Exchange Clubs
Alamance Hotel
All Senior Class to Take Navy V-12 Exam Tomorrow
Every eligible senior student will take the Navy V-12 examination tomorrow at 9 o'clock at the high school. Students aged 17 who will be 18 by July 1 and are eligible to graduate May 29 may participate. The exam is open to all men between 18 and 22.
Royal Norwegian Air Force hits 150th German plane
The Royal Norwegian Air Force reports it has destroyed its 150th German aircraft since reforming in Britain in 1941, as part of its World War II combat operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Norwegian Air Force
Britain
County magistrates checked by Hoyle Pickens as reports loom
Guilford county commissioners ordered a check on magistrates reports under law. County Attorney Hoyle and Assistant Pickens were directed to verify which magistrates file reports and if they comply. The A. M. Pullen Company prompted the inquiry after a county survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle, Pickens
Enterprise
Greensboro
Guilford County
Thomas C. Hoyle, Sr
Rupert T. Pickens
High Point
Theaw
A. M. Pullen Company
Carl K. Mahler
Willis Booth
Booth
T. R. Short
A. Burton
Ulnar
Thomas C. Hoyle
Hamilton Lakes
Taxation Committee
Elks Endorse Red Cross Fund Drive In 1944 Appeal
Murray M White Exalted Ruler announced High Point Lodge BPO Elks backs the Red Cross March 1944 drive to raise 200 million dollars. The Elks pledge full member support and aid including blood plasma delivery, rest homes, surgical dressings, and blood donations. Local lodges offer rooms for campaign actions and blood drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray M. White
High Point Lodge
B.P.O. Elks
American Red Cross
White
High Point Lodge of Elks
Red Cross
Iis
Frank J. Lonegran
James R. Nicholson
Elks War Commission
Mess
Lonegran
Nicholson
Mr. White
The
Red
Clyde L Walker 41 Passes Away At Home
Clyde L. Walker 41 of High Point route four died Monday at 7 35 pm after a brief illness. He was married to Pauline Kelly and survived by children Ray Mary Frances and Beulah Walker all of High Point route four. Funeral at Union Grove Baptist Church Wednesday at 3 pm with burial in church cemetery. Body returned to his mother Leanna Walker Kernersville route two. also survived by three brothers and several sisters. A separate item notes an OPA film titled The Inspection to be shown at the local war price and rationing board Thursday night led by G F Ball of Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde L. Walker
High Point
Myrrle Desk Company
Avery Walker
Leanna Walker
Pauline Kelly
Ray Walker
Mary Frances
Beulah Walker
Kernersville
N. C. Walker
C. A. Walker
Reidsville
Justice B. Walker
Walnut Cove
Allen Crews
Bertha Walker
Will Walker
Guilford College
Union Grove Baptist Church
Route Two
OPA
G. F. Ball
Charlotte
Otto Jones Sentenced To Two To Five Years For Theft
Otto Jones a 34 year old white man who escaped custody stole Dr. McCains car and instruments, then received a two to five year sentence plus add ons for related thefts. Judge F Donald Phillips presided as State Patrol and city police recounted the chase across three counties ending with the car in Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Jones
Dr. McCain
Sears
Wales
McCain
Somesician
F. Donald Philps. Jones
R. I. Barr
Jones
George Speers
Meg Ts
North Main Street
M. N. Strother
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
Phillips
Joe Fambrough
Gee
Point
James Lawrence Hiatt
Sam
Fee
Ree Conia
Jaeles McArthur
Henry Hobbs
King's Service Station
Lacy C. Lanier
Charlie Thompson
Raynell Johnson
Margaret Coble
David MccMullen
Jack Payne
Amos Crofts
G. Lovelace
Walter Boyd
C. J. Evans
Elwillie Turner
Dobe Blair
Grady Floyd
John Henry
Delmar Carter
Jack Whitworth
Sam Simmons
William Pitts
Playwright Soldier from Camp Butner Wins Contest
Staff Sgt. Harvey L. Hannah of the 13th Corps engineers special troops earned first place in a service men playwriting contest sponsored by the University of North Carolina Playmakers. The March 14 award recognizes his entry among military writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Butner
Harvey L. Hannah
Es Bpory Special Troops
13Th Corps
University of North Carolina Playmakers
Civitan Club Views Fifth Episode Film in Charlotte
The Civitan Club viewed a motion picture of the fifth episode of the Shaw Asiatic expedition at the Standard Oil offices in Charlotte. Members plan a Civitan district dinner in Winston-Salem Friday evening. Tuesday luncheon is canceled. Guest was Taylor Neal and attendance honors went to H Severn Regan's team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Club
Shaw Asiatic
Standard Oil Company
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Civitan District
Taylor Neal
H. Severn Regan
Fire department begins quarterly citywide building inspections
Firemen started the regular quarterly inspection of all store buildings mills and other business houses within the city limits as required by law. Fire Chief E K Ingram said eight experienced firemen were assigned to the task and that cooperation from occupants helps prevent fires. Estonia is about twice the size of Vermont.
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E. K. Ingram
Decorated Private Clifton A Andrews Receives Oak Leaf Cluster
Private Clifton A. Andrews of the medical detachment U S Army in Italy earned the Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious service and the Purple Heart for wounds. He is the son of Mrs. R R Johnson of High Point Route Two and is married to Carol Whidden, who lives at 25 EB Clara Cox Apartments. A Harriss Covington Hosiery Mills former employee, he has served for a year and trained at Camp Walters Texas.
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Clifton A. Andrews
U.S. Army
Italy
Andrews
R. R. Johnson
High Point
Carol Whidden
Clara Cox Apartments
Harriss-Covington Hosiery Mills
Camp Walters
Texas
Army WWI recruiting rule required 12 teeth minimum
In World War I, the Army set a dental standard that a recruit must have at least 12 teeth. This requirement applied to all accepted soldiers as part of medical fitness checks during recruitment.
Hudgins Declines Senate Bid In Greensboro
Greensboro attorney Senator D. E. Hudgins announced he would not seek re election to the state senate. He said his decision stems from the likelihood of induction into the armed forces after taking office two years ago to replace J. T. Carruthers who was commissioned in the army following his nomination and election victory.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
General Assembly
D. E. Hudgins
Democratic Executive Committee
J. T. Carruthers
War Work Recruiter At Employment Office
W. O. Evans of the U. S. civil service will be stationed at the High Point office to interview applicants for jobs at the Norfolk naval training base the Norfolk air training station and the air base at Langley Field for war work employment.
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W. O. Evans
U. S. Civil Service
High Point
Norfolk Naval Training Base
Norfolk Air Training Station
Langley Field
Braden to Speak Before Brotherhood
City Manager Roy S. Braden will address the Men's Brotherhood of First Evangelical and Reformed Church at their meeting. He is expected to discuss city plans and community concerns affecting local residents.
City Bonds Sold Under 2 Percent
Raleigh announces municipal bonds at 1.98 percent with Point refunding issue to Woody and Heine Paul and Company and good and Mayer, plus Lexington refunding bonds via S. Dickson and Company. City permits issued for Viola White reroofing and painting at 714 Leonard Street Hosiery Mill reroofing and painting at 1811 Street and Richard L repairs at 167 South Main Street.
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Raleigh
Coivision
City of Point
Woody and Heine Paul and Company
Good and Mayer
Viola White
Leonard Street
Treet
Richard L
South Main St
Meeting at Local Church Wednesday Evening
A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 in the classroom of the local church. Guests include the Lutheran Brotherhood. Refreshments will be served and there will be special music.
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Lutheran Brotherhood
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Hubert Smith Everhart
T'ville Force
L. C
Medrick
Cecil
N. Maio
Nat Walker
Soe Tayard
ICE Delivery Comant
West Brand Street
P. P
Promeane U. PF
WY. L. Warner
Agency
AACL
Washington
Navy
Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
Baby Supplies
EB. Main St
Roens
Autoloans Trek
Alte Es
AG Finance
High Point, N
West Washington St
Elks
Main &T
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
J. C. McCoy
Security Bank
Civitans
Estonia
Vermont
Ier
Fulton
Buck Law
Woodchoppers Steel Reg
Wire Clothes Ltd
Pure Pennsylvania Motor
Carpent
Meeks
Cer Pean
Hudgins
Senate
City of Lexington
S. Dickson and Company
Ofleigh
Sears Starch
Victory Garden
Cies
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