VICTOR Dr J C Leonard Sr remembered as a devoted minister
The piece honors Dr J C Leonard Sr who died in Lexington, praising his gospel ministry and leadership of First Reformed Church. It notes roles at Catawba College Ursinus Theological School and General Synod presidency, highlighting his truthfulness, historical devotion to facts, and service mindset. It recalls Asheboro High School 1902 and student Oscar Coffin later a journalism figure.
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Ursinus School of Theology
North Carolina Classis
Southern Synod
General Synod of Reformed Church
Evangelical Church
Asheboro
North Carolina
France
Oscar
Asheboro High School
Oscar J. Coffin
University of North Carolina
Groome
Groomes
Winslow Addresses Industrial Club On War Training
Dr. R. S. Winslow of UNC spoke to the Young Men's Industrial Club at Wesley Memorial Church on Engineering Science and Management War Training. He outlined four war phases and announced a new industrial management course starting March 26 for foremen and supervisors, with a session March 23 to organize 21 classes. Edgar Hartley dismissed the meeting. others joined an Army pre induction course led by G. M. Nichols.
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R. S. Winslow
School of Commerce
University of North Carolina
Young Men's Industrial Club
Wesley Memorial Church
J. D. Adkins
Winslow
Edgar Hartley
G. M. Nichols
British Welcome Giraud Speech Moves Churchill Support
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons Britain warmly welcomed Gen. Henri Giraud s speech repudiating the armistice and Vichy laws and said the U S government supported the British stand. He noted unity between Giraud s forces and De Gaulle s Fighting French and hoped for a conference. Also mentions a four engine bomber consuming 350 gallons per hour at 250 mph.
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London
Churchill
Commons
Henri Giraud
North Africa
U. S
Giraud
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Diamond Jim Suffered Pains Rumored Ulcer Evidence
The fragment suggests Diamond Jim Brady faced stomach or ulcer pains after meals. It hawks Odga Tablets with dubious claims of immediate relief and a double money back offer from Mano's and similar drugstores, reflecting a sensational ad tone.
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Diamond Jim
Iamond
Brady
Mano’s
Harlee Cited for North Africa Service
Pie Harlee of the U S Army Air Force in North Africa was cited for commendation by Col D M Allison for distinguished raids on the enemy. He is the son of F E B Harlee operator of Harlee's department store.
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Pie
Victor FF. Harllee
U. S. Army Air Force
North Africa
D. M. Allison
Pie. Harlee
F. E B. Harlee
Harlee
Fellowship Banquet at Temple Memorial Baptist Church Friday
A Fellowship Banquet is set for Friday night from 6 to 11 at Temple Memorial Baptist Church with Mrs. Fannie B Mason as sponsor. Nearby notes report Mrs. Emily Cannon has been ill at home for three weeks, living at 412 West Willis Street.
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Temple Memorial Baptist Church
Fannie B Mason
Emily Cannon
W. Willis Street
ODT freezes buses and trolley coaches in wartime service
The Office of Defense Transportation announced a nationwide freeze on all passenger carrying vehicles nine or more in local transport including buses street cars and trolley coaches to ensure war worker and student needs. Agencies must report equipment and cannot buy lease or requisition without ODT approval. The measure aims to curb a school bus black market while allowing limited reallocation within same operator and units to meet war needs.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
Army
Navy
ODT
Thomasville High Set to Administer V-12 Examinations
Thomasville High School will host qualifying tests for Navy V-12 and Army A-12 programs on April 2 at 9 00 am Edgar W Knight regional director of qualifying tests designated the site The tests target males aged 17 to 21 by July 1 1943 who have graduated or expect to graduate before that date The programs train seniors graduates and college students to become officers while remaining on active duty with pay and military discipline Engineers doctors linguists and other professionals are sought to fill service needs, with college training spanning six to twelve terms.
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Thomasville
Mar
Thomasville High School
Edgar W. Knight
Navy
Army
Naval
Guilford County Realty Transfers in High Point Areas
A series of property transfers across Guilford counties with multiple tracts and lots changing hands. Transfers include High Point parcels on Cassell Street Highland Avenue Bragg Street and Lafayette Avenue among others. Names include Craven Piner Dukes Luck Best Horner Whitlock Coble Weaver Beard Schenk Benbow Greene and Fentress along with several spouses and trustees.
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John B. Craven
E. B. Craven
High Point
Highland Avenue
A. B. Jones
W. R. Whitjock
O. P. Jones
Olin Kenney
A. L. Slate
D. C
Sunset Hills
Z. V. Greene
T. G. Benbow
West Market Street
B. L. Fentress
Gruiltford County
Oak Grove
Guilford County
Highland Park
Edna Hill Among Earthquake News and Local Scenes
Local word from March 17 1938 reports Edna Hill sister of J C Hill High Point and Mr and Mrs Clark Mendenhall formerly of the city unharmed by the Long Beach California quake. The district plans for Guilford County are dropped. Community scenes include park workers barbecue at Blair Park, a college concert by High Point College a cappella choir and orchestra, and local social notices from Beta Pi Club and neighbors.
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Edna Hill
J. C. Hill
High Point
Clark Mendenhall
Long Beach
Calif
Welfare Board
Blair Park
Guilford County
E. B. Stimson
High Point College
Country Club
W. T. Powell
Beta Pi Club
Roy Hepler
This City
WBTM
Danville
Illustrated lecture kicks off Sunday at First Reformed
Twenty years ago on March 17 1928 a Sunday School institute would begin at First Reformed Church with an illustrated lecture by Dr Charles Peters of Philadelphia to be presented Sunday evening.
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First Reformed Church
Charles Peters
Philadelphia
Elevator delays save seven taxpayers from tax penalties
In Pittsburgh seven late filers reached the Internal Revenue office just before midnight and, after an elevator delay on the fourth floor of the federal building, were permitted to file after the deadline without penalties. The incident prompted vows to be punctual next year.
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Pittsburgh
Internal Revenue Office
Federal Building
Wachovia Banking Leader Praises High Point Year
Winston-Salem as president of the Wachovia Banking system congratulated Cashier W. Cido and his force for their part in making 1922 the best year in the history of the High Point connection. A governor's committee in South Carolina studies North Carolina laws to explain Palmetto State lag in industry. Mount Katahdin in Maine rises to 5267 feet, the highest peak.
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Winston-Salem
Wachovia
W. C.ido
South Carolina
North Carolina
Palmetto
No Legal Aid Needed To Get Gas Supplement
Winston Salem March 17 owners of commercial vehicles may obtain additional mileage allowances without legal assistance. William D. Lewis district manager of ODTS Division of Motor Transport said operators needing extra mileage for necessary operations can get it without attorneys fees. Those who cannot afford lawyers will receive equal consideration if they file appeals personally.
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Winston-Salem
Mar
William D. Lewis
ODT
Division of
Motor Transport
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