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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1945
Page
11
A crew member describes the peril and precision of landing planes on a carrier in rough seas off the Western Pacific. He recalls how pilots must time every move, the dangers of misjudged landings, and the demanding rhythm of flight operations aboard a warship.
The High Point city council plans an informal session in Raleigh on Tuesday to review bids on a 3.335 million bond refinancing issue. Six council members and Mayor Koonce expected to attend as bids from major bond buyers and ratings agency Moody's are noted.
Gov. R. Gregg Cherry will address the High Point Traffic and Transportation Club at its spring meeting to be held at Emewood Country Club at 6 30 p.m. April 24. A golf tournament will precede the Governor’s address, part of a program expected to rank among the club’s best.
Pfc. Herbert Bostic son of Mr and Mrs Rufus Bostic 800 Park Street husband of Mrs Sammie Burton Bostic 615 Grayson Street spends a furlough with his wife while stationed at Drew Field in Tampa Florida.
Chief Bos'n's Mate George Rowe of Fort Worth known as Catfish recalls feared early flight landings. He notes the crew endured rough times but improved as the voyage continued, achieving all landings with no casualties to crew or himself.
As early as 1633 apples were grown near what is now Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia marking early colonial fruit orchards in the region.
K G Leonard announced a large supply of air mail forms for writing to American or allied prisoners and civilians held in enemy countries. Forms distributed on request at the post office with free postage via available air routes to the Far East and Europe.
John R. Peacock, chairman of the tin can salvage drive, reminded High Point residents of the second collection on Sunday April 15. He noted county school cafeterias have joined, more trucks will canvass the city, and urged greater cooperation as tin is needed amid the war.
A High Point Republican committee prepares a Friday March 30 banquet at the Sheraton Hotel to honor Mayor Arnold J. Koonce and council members J. Corrigan J. A. Sloop and M. F. Crooks while signaling potential reelection bids. Other council incumbents weigh runs as Walter York retires from active campaigning due to ill health.
The Red Cross War Fund drive in the region nears the $50,000 mark as divisions boost totals. The drive boosted by 12 divisions with the latest updates led by Commercial and Sales Representatives, approaching the March deadline to meet the chapter quota of $59,500. Additional 100 percentters and clubs rallied support, including Ring Harris Pharmacy and multiple stores, with numerous donors listed among businesses and organizations aiding the effort.
In Grimsby a juvenile court heard a boy confess he took grapes from a truck saying they were round black things and he did not know what they were. The remark came amid wartime attitudes where peacetime fruits were unfamiliar to younger generations.
Horace S. Haworth of the Community Chest announces a free advisory service to vet national and international philanthropic agencies. The service warns that many rackets prey on donors and offers reports from a New York based non profit information bureau. Citizens can request checks before giving and mail lists of nonprofits for annual tax returns.
In California fruit groves oil heaters are set at regular intervals to diffuse heat during frost threats and protect crops. The method is credited with saving many crops through timely warming.
Greensboro officials and High Point industry leaders converge for a noon Monday session at the Sheraton to map War Service and Production work. Attendees include Mayor W. H. Sullivan and chamber head Harry E Barlow as they address absenteeism and its impact on the national war effort.
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