Permits Issued For New High Point Buildings
Building permits were issued for projects in High Point totaling about 46 000 dollars. Swarm Supply Co. will erect a 25 000 dollar brick and steel warehouse and sales building on West Green Street. A. Scott Parker Jr. receives permits for three houses on Hines Ragan and Leonard streets with costs of 2 600 2 600 and 2 500 dollars. Manufacturing Co. gets a brick and block dry kiln at 409 Reed Street for about 11 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Swarm Supply Company
West Green Street
A. Scott Parker, Jr
Hines Street
Ragan Street
Leonard Street
Reed Street
Child Sues Alleged Father For $15000 In Illegitimacy Suit
A 14 year old Dallas County plaintiff, Billy Joe Harrington by Eunice Lambeth, sues Gilbert Bernard claiming he is Harrington’s father and that Bernard has failed to support him. The suit seeks 15000 dollars for back and future support. The case notes Bernard is a shoe store proprietor. A separate city suit targets Goodson for 3750 dollars tied to land sold at North Main Street on September 5, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Joe Harrington
Eunice Lambeth
Gilbert Bernard
Dent
Ie Lambeth
Laintiff
High Point
C. C. Re
Goodson
North Main Street
Funeral Rites for Mrs Ollie Mathews Kerner of Kernersville
Funeral service for Mrs Ollie Mathews Kerner of Cherry street Kernersville will be held at her residence this afternoon at four o'clock. Dr W H Allen and Rev Harold Ritze will officiate. Interment follows in Moravian church cemetery.
Funeral for Henry Grady Grubb Held at Oakwood
Funeral services for three month old Henry Grady Grubb son of Mr and Mrs W F Grubb were held at 3 o clock conducted by Joe T Gibson and J E Jehovahs Witnesses at Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Vance Lanier George Crickmore Jr Van Workman and Jer Grubb. Friends carried floral offerings and the service included hymns with piano by J E Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grady Grubb
W. F. Grubb
W. Willis Street
Joe T. Gibson
J. E
van Workman
Jer Grubb
Mexdamenor
Helen Nal
Gsaring
Lord
J. E. Gibson
Funeral services for Mrs Geor A Housakos
Funeral services for Mrs Geor A Housakos were held at 2 30 p m Wednesday from the home of her daughter Mrs Lena Drakalakos 419 North Hamilton Street with Rev Thalasinos of Winston Salem officiating Pallbearers included grandsons and nephews Alex George and Charles Drakalakos Gus Davis James Panos and Guy Kyranakis Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery family plot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Housakos
Geor- A. Housakos
Lena Drakalakos
North
Hamilton Street
Thalasinos
Winston- Salem
Alex
George
Charles Drakalakos
Gus Davis
James Panos
Guy Kyranakis
Oakwood Cemetery
Lola Brown settles OPA overcharge on 1937 Ford sale
Mrs Lola Brown of High Point has paid 12.50 to the U S treasurer to settle an OPA claim for over charging in the sale of a 1937 Ford to J B Reid of High Point. The car sold for 325 though the ceiling was 3. The High Point price control board handled the case and the settlement check was sent to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Lola Brown
High Point
OPA
United States
Office of Ce Administration
New Tube Takes X-Ray Photos in One Millionth Second
Popular Photography reports a new six hundred thousand to one microsecond X-ray tube capable of capturing still images of a bullet passing through wood. This device promises ultrafast imaging in photography and physics research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW
New York
Popular Photography
Family Center Forced to Vacate Main Street Quarters
The farmer's family center on Main Street must vacate tomorrow as a new home is sought by city merchants and the chamber of commerce. Furnishings donated by local merchants are stored. The lease expired and the premises were rented to another party. Established July 1944 the center served farmers families with registrations peaking at 1 139 in December and 901 last month. Mrs E Montgomery hosted since inception and acted as guardian for many items while other volunteers assisted shoppers and information duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Special
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Frank J. Sizemore
E. Montgomery
Euselle
Branscomb to Speak in High Point Tonight
Dr. Harvie Branscomb head of Duke Divinity School and noted New Testament scholar visits High Point this afternoon and tonight. He will dine with Rev. Wilson O. Weldon at 6 30 and address ministerial students of High Point College on training for the ministry after the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvie Branscomb
Duke University Divinity School
High Point
Wilson O. Weldon
First Methodist Church
Branscomb
High Point College
Weldon
Dran Branscomb
Dr. Branscomb
Duke
Oxford University
Scouts to Choose Summer Camp Uwharrie Staff
An interview for scouts to join the Camp Uwharrie summer staff will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at the boy scout office. Interested boys should obtain a recommendation from their scoutmaster and attend the meeting, as attendance is imperative to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Uwharrie
Boy Scout Office
Fisherman Examines Odd Cod Profit in Portland
Portland Maine reports Ernest Ross, a small boat fisherman, earned $355.10 from 4100 pounds of mixed fish for yesterday's catch. The lone extra ten cents came from a cod found with a dime in its throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ernest Ross
Army departs leaving scrubwomen to occupy exposition building
The army moved out of the furniture exhibition building and scrub women moved in. Demobilization records began to city St. Louis bound, with Maj. Francis W. Spearman noting only a few clerks remain to finish civilian pay rolls. Lt. Leach and clerks stay on duty for weeks. Only 19 civilian personnel transferred. Army occupies a small office while scrub workers clean the rest. Building manager Casey would not confirm lease status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Francis W. Spearman
Groll
Timothy Leach
Spearman
Records
Washington, D. C
Army
Paul Casey
FBI Agent Reviews Wartime Security Tactics Before Rotary
Russell Van Landingham of Greensboro told Thomasville Rotary there was little evidence of foreign sabotage in wartime America. He cited 136 foreign espionage arrests, 14 000 aliens confined at declaration of war, and FBI cooperation with selective service. He noted fingerprints and age patterns among arrestees and praised local law enforcement, urging more police training. Guests from Jacksonville and High Point attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
United States
Russell van Landingham
FBI
Greensboro
Rotary Club
Federal Bureau of Investigation
van Landingham
U. S
Selective Service
Washington
J. A. Neilson
Put Webb
D. A. Long, Jr
al Clark
Clay Rossman
Don Riddle
Jacksonville
Fla
Jack Sink
Thomas A. Marlowe
P. C. Smith
R. D. Tillson
High Point
Rotary Discusses Atomic Energy Power and Faith
Dr. R. D. Ware of Ardmore Methodist Church spoke to the Rotary club on July 16 1945 about atomic energy its origins and its vast potential. He warned that world security is shaken and noted changes in geography and the need to entrust power to God. The meeting welcomed new member Finley T. White who recently moved from Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Rotary Club
R. D. Ware
Ardmore Methodist Church
Winston-Salem
New Mexico
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Hobart Politician Wavers On Candidacy And Ticket
Walter M. Oleska of Hobart shifted plans twice in one day while remaining in politics. He withdrew a Hobart township trustee declaration on the Republican ticket and filed anew for justice of the peace on the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
Ind
Walter M. Oleska
Hobart
Walter Myback
Oleska
Hobart Township
Justice of the Peace
Deadline Tomorrow March 15 for Tax Filings and Rent Registry
The OPA rent control office warns landlords to register sleeping quarters and rented dwelling units by tomorrow. The state revenue office expects record state income tax filings with late filers by 5 p.m. tomorrow. Federal returns can be mailed to the Greensboro IRS collector by midnight tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA Rent Control Office
State Revenue Office
Federal Revenue
Post Ofce
Internal Revenue
Greensboro
Reports Slow On Local Red Cross Drive
Scattered financial reports trickle in from eight of the twelve Red Cross divisions led by the sales division under Joe H. Smith. Only 1246 dollars has been turned in locally as of this morning with several divisions not yet reporting. Multiple firms and offices have earned 100 percent window stickers for enrolling all employees in the Red Cross program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Fund
Lee F. Schaner
Joe H. Smith
Red Cross Organization
Sunset Tourist Home
Everett Bryant Sales Corp
U. S. Plywood Corp
Office Supply Co
J. W. Dyer
W. R. McKaughan
L. L. Wilkinson
State Highway Patrol
State Revenue Office
Guilford County
Tax Department
sheriff's —_ of
Welfare Department
Jurors Still Out In Poison Alcohol Case
A 12 man jury resumed deliberations in superior court over manslaughter charges against Jim Nelson Marie Nelson and Willie Phifer linked to a July death from alcohol poisoning. John Archie faced separate charges and was not tried this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nelson
Marie Nelson
Willie Phifer
William Baldwin
John Archie
Charlie Davis
Superior Court
Archie
Myrtle Desk Company
Nelson
Balwin
Baldwin
Willie Williams
Walter Boyd
Nelsons
Haywood M. Taylor
Duke Hospital
Johnny Lowell
Austin Berrier Dies At Home In Thomasville
Austin E. Berrier 55 retired Davidson county farmer died after an extended illness at his son Richard L. Berrier's home on Rt 1 Thomasville. He leaves two wives and many descendants including Richard L. Berrier Roby E. Berrier Blanche V Poole Russell Berrier Ray Berrier Ira Mae Berrier and others. Funeral at Richard L. Berrier home then Union Grove Methodist church with interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Austin E. Berrier
Davidson County
Richard L. Berrier
Rt. 1
Arcadia
Union Grove Methodist Church
Nancy Spoolman
Roby E. Berrier
Baltimore
Blanche V. Poole
Etta Byerly
Russell Berrier
Lexington
Ray Berrier
U. S. Army
Ira Mae Berrier
Charlie Berrier
Venus Berrier
Cora Besson
Winston-Salem
Lendoria Kindley
Randolph County
Sadie
Della Mack
Ollie Hedge
Church
Perry Seeks Davidson County Commissioner Seat
Thomasville March 14 John R. Perry secretary treasurer of the People s Building and Loan announced his candidacy for Davidson county commissioner subject to the Democratic primary in May Perry has served the unexpired term of former Commissioner W B May who resigned No opponent has been named so far in the race
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
John R. Perry
The
People’s Building and Loan
Davidson
Perry
W. B. May
Nell Shceloff Honor Society Award Winner at High Point High
Miss Nell Fleming Shceloff received the national society service award during an induction ceremony for High Point high school's chapter of the National Honor Society. The event inducted six seniors and thirteen juniors, with four alumni addressing the assembly and presenting the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Fleming Shceloff
National Society
High Point High School
Sheloff
R. A. Sheloff
Johnson Street
DAR
Jacksie Miller
Sheroff
Swearingen May Come To This Area
M. E. Swearingen, head of the Raleigh Durham employment office, may be moved to the Winston Salem region after Phil Grandjean retires. Swearingen arrived at Greensboro for the new operating procedure aimed at speeding up service to job applicants and employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swearingen
M. E. Swearingen
Raleigh-Durham
United States Employment Service
Winston-Salem
Phil W. Grandjean
Greensboro
Grandjean
Colonial Frozen Foods
High Point
Greensboro-Winston
Burlington
Thomasville
Rockingham
High Point Men to Attend NAM Meet Tomorrow
Upwards of 20 local industrialists from Associated Industries of High Point will attend the Carolinas NAM meeting in Winston-Salem tomorrow. The regional dinner event at the Robert E. Lee hotel features speakers Walter B. Weisenburger Ira Mosher and Amos R. Kearns. The program centers on national reconversion strikes OPA policies and the federal budget effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Industries
High Point
Carolinas
National Association of Manufacturers
Winston-Salem
Robert E. Lee
E. H. Lane
NAM
Southern Hosiery Manufacturers Association
Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce. Walter B. Weisenburger
National Manufacturers
Ira Mosher
Amos R. Kearns
Associated Industries, Inc
Turkey output in US triples in 15 years
A 15 year survey shows turkey production in the United States has nearly tripled. Four small varieties including the Jersey buff are helping meet demand for birds weighing 15 pounds or less in dressed weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
INS
United States
Jersey
Arrests Increase in High Point for 1946
The High Point police monthly report shows total public drunkenness arrests at 252 year to date through February 1946, up from 144 by February last year, with February alone totaling 141. Other categories show mixed changes including boosts in disorderly conduct, a drop in petty larceny, and sharp rises in parking violations and vice offenses, with ten of twenty prostitution offenses occurring in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Western Union Pays Retroactive Raises
Western Union announces retroactive wage increases for over 60 000 employees not in bargaining units. The company plans to distribute about 31 million dollars in retroactive pay, according to local manager W D Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Federation of Ee
W. D. Armstrong
Local Supply Meat On Increase In High Point Abattoir
Figures from J. L. Perkins show February slaughter rising with 415 beeves 312 veals 109 hogs and three goats at the city abattoir. For eight months this fiscal year 6,546 animals dressed, up from 6,230 for all of 1944-45, with beef cattle lead. The plant now operates profitably and custom slaughter rates were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
J. L. Perkins
Public Utilities
Town T
Navy Recruiter Schedules Weekly Visits in High Point
A navy recruiter will be in High Point every Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting March 18, per the Greensboro office. Local youths can obtain the pamphlet The Peacetime Navy Is a Great Life. Seventeen year old applicants need their father's consent and birth certificates. Ex soldiers sailors and airmen may start at 66 dollars per month plus longevity with 2 3 4 or 6 year enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
High Point
Greensboro
Marines
Coast Guard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Child
Henry A. Foscue
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
High Point Executives Club
Horace Haworth
Edward D. Dunn
Thomas A. B. Ditton
Family Center
Thomasville Rotary
Red Cross
Austin Berrier
Thomasville Rt
Davidson Board
Nell Shceloff Honor
Anne Stuart
Ruth Ellis
Marjorie Streicher
Nellie Jones
Betty McEver
Betty Lou Meadows
Patsy Conrad
Farish Sizemore
Caroline Arden
Diane Snyder
James Johnson
Don Huber
Jeanne Kline
J Linthicum
Bob Bester
Detester
Mary McMullan
Anita Withers
Bob Renfrew
Jane Rhodes
Jeanne
Patricia Hubbard
Margaret Irier
Nell Sheloff
Barbara Burton
Evelyn Hutton
Susan Uhl
Nell Siceloff
Dunhills
Corcels
Wagger
Elwood Hotel
Western Union
Piamond
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