High Point War Drive planned with civic meeting Monday
A High Point wartime cleanup and salvage campaign aims to raise 59 000. A Monday 6 15 PM meeting in the Sher el ballroom will summon civic leaders headed by E K Ingram to organize paint up cleanup and fire prevention efforts with city equipment and personnel. Attendees include mayor J Koonce city manager Roy and others from the Chamber of Commerce Park and Recreation and Y M C A and Girl Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Sherel
E. K. Ingram
Cam
J. Koonce
Roy
W. Lyon
Ee Aetoe
Reece Snder
J. ‘On
Man
Vance Kester
Chamber of Commerce
Mitchell
R Drive
George L. Rant
High Point Mer- Association
Rozzelle
High Terial Association
Iman
Woman's
F. J. Bartlett Soonces Club Council
Local Classified Fragments Indicate Obscure Notice
Fragmentary OCR text shows a small classified or public notice snippet with partial names and contact line. It mentions a phone number and appears to be an address or docket fragment without clear context or full details.
Community arts and meetings fill March calendar
The Al Festivel twilight choir of St. A. M. E. Zion church hosts a Monday night concert on March 27 directed by Hunt with public invitation. Business Men's Civic Club discusses postwar plans at Andrew's home led by O. E. for Prof. S. E. Bue. Emmanuel Cobiston of Lexington speaks Friday at 8. Richard B. Harrison Drama Club will perform Lynne May 1 in William Penn auditorium, featuring a cast led by Lady Isabel and Sir Francis Levison among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight Choral Club
St. A. M. E. Zion
Hunt
Andrew
Treetussion
O. E
S. E. Bue
J. W
O. E. Davis
M. P. E. Rhinehart
Herman Theodore Walker
Richard B. Harrison Drag Club
Lynne
William Pennoo
Isabel Catherine Yvonne Clanton
Id Carlisle
Le Mon La_ Smith
Francis Levison
Fox
Cornelia Carlyle
John Dill
Oliver Waland Vane
Robert Louis Simpson
Emma Mount
Blanche Maria Martin
Margaret la Verne Smith
Notable Rent Adjustments Filed by Edna Jones
Miss Edna Jones at 02 Park Street faces rent adjustments deemed reasonable by local authorities. The case outlines tenancy terms and homeowner obligations, with an emphasis on fair market value and dispute resolution options.
High Point Soldier Dies in Philippine Prison Camp
The article reports that Crouse, a 56 year old U S Army veteran and uncle to local residents, died July 9 in a Japanese POW camp in the Philippines from beriberi. He formerly served in World War I and reentered military service in 1941. He left a widow or children with no word from them since the war began. His sister and family in the city mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Red
Lee Proctor
Ag? Crouse
Philippine Islands
Beriberi
Philippines
U. S. Army
U.S. Army
U. S
Elizabeth Crouse Bryant
C. D. Proctor
Mesdames Beauford Chilton
Clayton Kearns
Behind Scenes Story of Vichy Starts Today
Taylor Henry AP correspondent who witnessed Paris fall and Vichy surrender returns after a year in Germany to begin a three day Enterprise series. The articles will assess Petain Laval and the Vichy regime and their impact on democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
Marshall
Petain
France
Taylor Henry
Associated Press
Paris
Bordeaux
Laval
Germany
Enterprise
Plants to Start 7 a.m. Shift April 3
Industrial plants plan to begin day work at 7 o clock in the morning on April 3, replacing the 7 30 start time. The change aims to help workers with families who opposed sending children to school in darkness. Duke Power will adjust bus schedules April 2 to match the new start time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Power Company
Divorce Suit Filed Marjorie Huckaby vs James Huckaby
Divorce suits filed today with the clerk of High Point Panltons Court include Marjorie Pauline Huckaby against James E Huckaby. The suit cites two years separation and notes the pair have been separated since May 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Panltons Court
Marjorie Pauline Huckaby
James E. Huckaby
Local Names List for Community Directory
Readable names include Wilson Juanita Leach Barbara Hare Kizzie Robbins Richard Hare William Luck Little Willie Douglas Waddel Mrs Otway Bethel Clara Joan Young Mrs E P Wilson and a director.
Pilgrim Congregational Choir to Meet at First Baptist
Choir members are to meet at 7 30 tonight at First Baptist Church for the anniversary service held this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Congregational Choir
First Baptist Church
Mrs Clarice Moorehead Returns to New York City
Mrs. Clarice Moorehead has returned to New York City after attending the funeral of her mother Mrs. Queen Mock who died recently after an extended illness. Out of town mourners included Mrs. Lula Young Roanoke Va Mrs. Chineta Means Orlando Fla Mrs. Roxie Smith Trenton N J Herbert Moorehead New York City Charlie Price Pittsburgh Pa and Mrs Gladys Gilreath Guilford.
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New York
Clarice Moorehead
New York City
Queen Mock
Card of Thanks for Queen Mock
The family expresses sincere gratitude to friends of all races for kindnesses during her illness and after her death. They note comforting messages, many floral tributes, and the use of cars, and wish God's blessings on each reader. Signed by Hart, Mock and Moorehead Families.
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Queen Mock
Hart, Mock
Moorehead
Miss Sarah Foust Chosen President of NC Classroom Teachers
Miss Sarah Foust of Charlotte was elected president of the Department of Classroom Teachers of the North Carolina Education Association. Miss Blanche Holt of Raleigh became vice president and Mrs. Edna Ross of High Point was secretary with Mrs. Edith Winningham of Wilmington as treasurer. The group endorsed Marjorie Alexander for national presidency and discussed salary increases to match the cost of living and a liberal retirement plan. John Temple Graves was set to speak that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Sarah Foust
Charlotte
Department of
North Carolina Education Association
Blanche Holt
Edna Ross
High Point
Edith Winningham
Wilmington
Mable Studebaker
Erie
National Classroom Teachers Association
Marjorie Alexander
NCEA
John Temple Graves
Age-Herald of
Birmingham
Ala
VFW to Aid In Memorial Rites For Pvt Swaim
VFW to assist at memorial services for Pvt Clarence C Jack Swaim at Highland Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Bugler and colors will be used. Potts urged VFW members to attend at 2 45. Six new members were received at the meeting on East Washington and North Main.
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V.F.W
Clarence C
Jack) Swaim
Highland Methodist Church
T. C. Potts
Potts
East Washington
North Main Streets
Post
Figures reveal wartime transport needs for armored division
Boston sources disclose that moving an American armored division by rail requires 75 trains and 2,700 cars. Overseas movement needs at least 15 Liberty ships plus troop ships for transport, with reserve equipment and spare parts.
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Boston
INS
Red Cross War Fund drive shows strong daily reports
Sixty six percent of the High Point quota has been raised, with $39,162.26 of $59,000 reached. Henry A. Foscue reports most reports are encouraging and Frank B. Smith notes Adams Millis group went over the top. Numerous firms and organizations are listed as 100 percent contributors, including Adams Millis, Bennett Advertising, Premium Service Station, Pure Oil, Standard Oil, Kay Chemical, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Red Cross
Henry A. Foscue
Foscue
Frank B. Smith
Adams Millis
Ce Ag
Smith
Adams Millis Group
Bennett Advertising
Coca Cola Bottling Co
J. A. Morgan Grocery
C. F. Farley
Master Retreading Co
Hiatt Tire Co
Tucker Dry Clean
Carolina
Union
Quality Beauty
Ida's
Remnant
Ward St
Sheraton Hotel
Sheraton
Pilliott Floral Co
Green Tire
Gulf Oil Corp
Peacock
Roy Brown
King's Esso
Kennedy Oil Co
Sinclair Refining Co
McLeod's Esso
Baker's Esso
Crawley Tar Products Co
E. C. Dillon Co
Idol's Grocery
Lewis Body Works
Mutual Tire & Battery
Hedgecock Automotive
High Point Radiator & Body Co
Dr. C. E. Rei
Ae ‘Auto Suppy Co
A2 Welch Motor Co
Horace G. Aderton, Inc
McClellan’s Store
F. W. Woolworth’s
Neal's Auto Service
City Transit
Gate City Motor Co
Bruce Carraway
J. D. Brame Real Estate
Floral Gardens, Inc
Taylor M. Simpson Real Estate
Mendenhall-Thompson Real Estate
Curtiss Smithdeal Realty
Charles
Thomasville & O. R
Carolina Safe & Lock
Marlow-Van Loan Co
High Point Memorial Hospital
Boulevard & Washington St
FE. A. Sumner
H. L. Brockman
P. W. Flagge
O. B. Bonner
W. McCain
McLean B. Leath
Je R. Taylor
C. 8
Man Claims No Awareness of Selective Service or World War End
In Troy New York a 44 year old man told the FBI he never heard of selective service and did not know the first World War had ended. He lives atop Berlin Mountain in a rugged part of Rensselaer County.
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Troy
N. Y
FBI
Selective Service
Berlin \ountain
Rensselaer County
Sgt Sechrest Wins Air Medal In England
Staff Sergeant Walter Sechrest, 19, of High Point North Carolina, serving as right waist gunner on the RAF Maidens Prayer at an England Eighth Air Force base, receives the Air Medal for meritorious achievement on five bomber missions over occupied Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Walter Sechrest
Route Two
High Point
N. C
Hunter , Jr
AAF Flying Fortress
Sgt. Sechrest
W. A. Sechrest
RAF
Ator
Point
Europe
Sehhrest
United States
Six Permits For Alterations and Repairs Issued
Six building alteration and repair permits were issued by the city plumbing inspector this morning. Listed are Sherrod Estate at 200 Ward Street repair and paint for 125 dollars I Paul Ingle dwelling at 109 Richardson Street for 165 dollars Archie Batalas add two porches at 513 Oakland for 350 dollars Rainbow Diner at 301 North Main Street repair and paint for 135 dollars Charles A McMurray repair and paint at 523 Bridges Street for 260 dollars Blue Bird Taxi Co repair and paint at 344 348 North Wrenn Street for 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrod
Ward Street
I. Paul Ingle
Richardson Street
Archie Batalas
Oakland
Rainbow Diner
North Main Street
Charles A. McMurray
Bridges Street
High Point Municipal Court Moves to Night Session
The High Point Municipal Court will hold its regular Monday session on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. instead of morning. The change aligns with the Guilford County Superior Court Civil Division opening Monday morning for a week term. Persons with Monday docketed cases are urged to attend the night session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Municipal Court
High Point Division
Civil
Guilford County Superior Court
Measles Epidemic Reaches Peak in High Point
Health officials report 316 measles cases since March 1 in High Point with 123 cases since March 15. Dr. BR A. Herring urges parents to keep ill children bedbound to prevent further exposure and complications from the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Health Department
BR. A. Herring
New Airways Planned For This Section
The Atlantic and Carolina Air Ways company seeks certificates of convenience and necessity to operate two North Carolina air routes after the war. Route one runs Washington to Wilmington via Greenville and Raleigh among others, 224 miles. Route two links Beaufort to Wilmington via New Bern Kinston Goldsboro Durham Raleigh and more, 497 miles.
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Kinston
Atlantic and Carolina Air Ways Company
Civil Aeronautics Board
North Carolina
John G. Dawson
Lee B. Jenkins
Washington
Wilmington
Greenville
Wilson
Raleigh
Dunn
Fayetteville
Beaufort
New Bern
Goldsboro
Durham- Raleigh
Burlington
Greensboro-High Point
Winston- Salem
Lexington
Salisbury
Concord
Charlotte
Monroe
Wadesboro
Rockingham
Hamlet
Laurinburg
Lamberton
Whiteville
Greensboro
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Asheville
Knoxville
Branch Banking and Trust Company
Flying Fort Pilot of H. P. Decorated for Air Medal
Lieutenant Lentz son of Mrs. W W Lentz of 1005 Westwood Drive High Point was decorated with the Air Medal for courage coolness and skill after taking part in five combat bomber operations over Europe. He studied at North Carolina State before joining the Army Air Forces and was commissioned April 22 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAF
England
Liena Ee Po Oo Jr
Europe
Lentz
W. W. Lentz
Westwood Drive
High Point
North Carolina State
R Gas Tickets Limited to Distributors After April
The rationing board announced that after April 1 all purchases of gasoline with R tickets must be made from a distributor rather than a filling station. R tickets cover non highway uses such as farm vehicles. A tickets 531 and 531 A will exist on April 1 along with B I C C1 and T tickets issued before the new forms.
Aiken Holds Two Day Racing Trials
A two day program of racing trials will be run tomorrow and Saturday at the Aiken training track in Aiken South Carolina. Horses from leading stables are participating.
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Aiken
S. C
Funeral Rites Set for Mrs Sarah Culler in Thomasville
Funeral service for Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Morris Culler prominent resident of route one will be held Friday at Zion Reformed church at two oclock. Burial follows in the family plot at the church cemetery. Body at daughter Mrs J Vann Cashatts home until service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Culler
Enterprise
Thomasville
Sarah Elizabeth Morris Culler
Route One
Zion Reformed Church
J. Vann Cashatt
Funeral set for George L. Tysinger near Thomasville
George L. Tysinger of near Thomasville was killed when struck by a truck Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be at J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home Friday at 11 o’clock with interment in Lexington city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Tysinger
Enterprise
Thomasville
J. C. Green and Sons
Lexington City
Second Group Heads to Fort Bragg for Army Induction
The second group of Board Four registrants left this morning for Fort Bragg to be inducted into the U S Army. Of 63 men, 44 were married with children and 19 were single. only James Thurman Beacks did not report. Names include Relea Glenn Gee Johnson Brown Srevin Lindsay Beck Dean Edwardton Jones and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bragg
U. S. Army
James Thurman Beacks
Oie Relea
Glenn Gee. Johnson
Brown
Srevin Lindsay ‘Beck
Ohn
Dean Edwardton Jones
Wits
Edgar Ge Earl V. Davis
Thomas Warren
Howard el McDownell
Willis Edward Ferrell
John Sanford Holton, Jr
Wan Robert Willis Hartey
Leona Venson Hemric
James Herman Johnson
Hubert Jackson Duncan
Allen Preston Watson
Frank Earl Creasey
Grover Franklin Peel
Homer Dennis Ring
William Belvin McDonald
Robert Raymond Winslow
Carroll Redding
John Richard Kinneey
Charles Glenn Miseneheimer
William Augustus Rascoe
Billy Baxter Byrd
Irving Gaston Clapp
James Roy Ruteledge
Robert Brooks Cornwell
Pasion Ane
Napoleon Spean
Montgomery Gill
Alvin Edwar Roe Yada Douglas Louis Bartente Clay Lewis Suggs
Roy Melvin Sherwood
Jasper Wade Slack
Clarence Gray
Southern
Benjamin Austin
Elah Fount
Alber Speaks to Students and Rotary on World Quest
Louis J. Alber, lecturer and world traveler, addressed a crowded high school auditorium about Churchill and his influence. Tonight at 6:45 he speaks at the Rotary Club of High Point at the Sheraton Hotel on Blueprint for World Conquest, recounting Germany after World War I and encounters with Hitler and Goebbels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Alber
Wineston Churchill
Alber
Churchill
Rotary Club of
High Point
Sheraton Hotel
Germany
Hitler
Goebbels
Gifts Presented to North Hamilton Youth Center
Mrs. Louis Voorhees acknowledges a range of donations to the North Hamilton street youth center. Bryant Electric supplies pool and ping-pong droplights while Junior Service League contributes ping-pong tables rugs and more. Donors include Brooks Reitzel G W Stroupe Bert Kirkman Mrs Sydney Gayle Globe Parlor Furniture Barber Furniture Paramount Furniture Rose Furniture National Upholstery Carolina Upholstery and several local firms delivering chairs and a davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Street
Louis Voorhees
Bryant Electric Company
Junior Service League
Eere
Brooks Reitzel
G. W. Stroupe
Bert Kirkman
Sydney Gayle
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
Barber Furniture Company
Paramount Furniture Company
Rose Furniture Company
Bloom Furniture Company
National
Scouters Club To Meet Friday Night At 6 30
The High Point Scouters Club meets at South Main Street Methodist Church Friday at 6 30 to discuss the emergency service troop demonstration at Camp Uwharrie on April 28 29 30. George Covington chair of the district advancement committee will discuss changes in advancement procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Scouters Club
South Main Street Methodist Church
Camp Uwharrie
George Covington
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Varese
Paul Ingle
Roy B. W. Hackney
John R. Peacock
Citizens Service Corp
Tt Wall
Block
Young
Civic By- Chamber of Commerce
J. R
Ma Cy
Salvation Army
No- Praigg
Agrciulmittey
R. A. Herth
Stan Conradon
3. C. Clark
R. L. Thompson
Brodie L. Crabtree
Eugene E. Metzger
Ulrichsville
Ohio
BE. Yorely
Mmanuel Cobiston
Emmanuel
Edna Jones
Park Streert
VFW
Pvt. Swaim
Loyd George Taylor
South Pacific
Taylor
Pacific
Tarawa
Kathleen Holder
George Dennis
Circle Drive
H. P
Rotary
Scouters Club
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