Clothing Stations Set Up at High Point Plants for War Relief
War effort measures establish clothing collection stations at industrial plants across High Point. The volunteer committee urges workers to donate textiles for war torn nations, listing plant sites and station chairmen including Adams-Millis O S He plant 1 Joseph Dale plant 2 C R Wood plant 3 J E Lewis and many others across textiles, furniture, and related firms.
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Point
Ittee
High Point
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Adams-Millis, Corporation
O. S. He
Joseph Dale
C. R. Wood
J. E. Lewis
Hosiery Mills
Ed Parker
Mfg. Company
George and
L. D. Leonard
High Teavy Company
Hillcrest
A. Guyer
Carolina Containery
Joseph J. Cavin
Caro
Mla aid Bens Drops in Each Nostril Help Breathing
A brief health note describes nasal drops used in each nostril to ease breathing. The passage emphasizes swift action and relief, focusing on a simple at home remedy.
Committee To Call On Board At April 3rd Meeting
County commissioners will be asked to provide a full time county home demonstration agent for the High Point area to be housed in the county building. A chamber committee will join with area farm women to present the request at the April 3 meeting. The group also supports continuing the Farmers' Family center and curb market with past donations of 3157 to be sought again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County , Commissioners
High Point
Chamber of Commerce Committee of Agriculture
Farmers’ Family Center
Noble T. Praigg
Sherwood Forrest
Rotary Frank Sizemore
Chamber
Point
Farmers
Family Center
R. Ryan
Lenten Rites At St Edward's Tonight At 7 30
Special services in the Catholic tradition are held this week at St Edward's with palms blessed and distributed on Palm Sunday. Holy Week includes Holy Thursday masses, Good Friday stations of the cross, Holy Saturday rites, and Easter Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Edward's
St. Edward's Rectory
Matthew
Aon
Ac Tion
Cooperative club lines up talk by district governor
J. T. Seawell of Greensboro district governor of the International Cooperative club spoke at the local Cooperative club luncheon at the Sheraton hotel. He addressed club spirit and growth of membership and was presented by President H. D. Minnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Seawell
Greensboro
International Cooperative Club
Cooperative Club
Sheraton Hotel
Mr. Seawell
H. D. Minnis
Quotas Raised for April Induction at Fort Bragg
High Point draft officials announce a 25 percent increase in April pre induction examination quotas as more local registrants move toward Fort Bragg for induction. The surge aims to prep for May inductions as all 1-As who pass pre induction remain eligible for camp next month.
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High Point
Fort Bragg
Draft Board
Local Red Cross Plans Another Home Service Unit
The American Red Cross local chapter will train a second Home Service unit with classes starting likely in April. Six volunteers have signed up, with six more hoped for, bringing trained members to twelve. The unit, under Mrs Melvina Martin, will perform case work, inquiries, prisoner of war updates, social histories, furlough checks, health reports, benefit assistance, and guidance, with strict requirements and a probation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
J. J. Corrigan
Home Service
Corrigan
Melvina Martin
Stores Observe Easter Monday as a Full Holiday in High Point
Easter Monday will be observed as a holiday in High Point with most retail stores banks and city and county offices closed. Federal offices stay open and postal service continues. Some drug stores and restaurants may remain open. other businesses close. Mrs L B Heilig chairs the corps with six volunteers trained for veteran rehabilitation and claims work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Fire damages garage at Ingram residence Rotary Drive
Fire destroyed the rear of the garage and servant's quarters at Lawrence Ingram's home 1102 Rotary Drive this morning. The blaze began in the rear with no apparent cause. Three fire trucks responded, and the fire was brought under control and extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ingram
Rotary Drive
Local Red Cross War Fund Grows At Ritz Theater
The Ritz theater on Washington street reports 70 dollars added to the 1945 Red Cross war fund from local theater collections. The total excludes the North Carolina Theaters chain. ERMIS Greek women’s organization and several local firms join the list of 100 percenters.
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Ritz
Washington Street
North Carolina
Educational Association of Ermis
Greek Women’s Organization
Crawley Tar Products Co
Social Security Board
Myrtle Desk Co
Clara Cox Homes
Carter- Colton Cigar Co
Lexington Grocery Co
Diana Shop
Southern Railway System
Spur Distributing
Green Gulf Service
Auto Parts & Accessories
Hiatt Tire Co
Yellow Taxi
Roy
Local Businesses List Sparks Community Directory
A reading of a historical business directory shows a range of companies including Brown Service, Central Service Station, Wright Brothers, Carolina Spring Corp, High Point Ice and Coal Co, City Shoe Shop, Dixie's Store, Central Ice Delivery, and T Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Brown Service
Central Service Station
Wright Brothers
Carolina Spring Corp
High Point Ice & Coal Co
City Shoe Shop
Dixie's A Store
Central Ice Delivery
T. Harper
Be Prepared Relief with St Joseph Aspirin
An advertisement urges taking St Joseph Aspirin to relieve colds achy muscles and sore throat. It touts the brand as the world’s largest seller with a 100 tablet size priced at 350 and claims no aspirin can do more for you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lina Upholstery Company
Mrs. Carmana Hansell
Continental Furniture Company
Herman Teague
Crown Hosiery Mills, Incorporated
E. Byron Meador
Denny Roll and Panel Company
J. M. Branham
Diamond Full Fashion Hosiery Company
Miss Belle Saunders
Duke Power Company
D. E. Cauble
Glenn Hosiery Company
Mrs
Lala Brown
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
G. K. Stroud
Guild< Hosiery Mills
L. E. Kluttz
Harris and Covington Hosiery Mills
J. W. Hiatt
Henley Paper Company
Ross Armsworthy
Heritage Furniture Company
Paul Carroll
High Point Overall Company
Albert G. Gross
High Point Paper Box Company
Casey Thomas
H. P. T. and
D. Railroad Company
J. H. King
O. E. Kearns Son
E. E. Witcher
Marsh Furniture Company
F. E. White
F. E. White, “Melrose Hosiery Mills
English Street
Clyde Gurley
Silas Farr
National
Harry Harker
Peerless Boring Company
Allen Parker
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
H. R. Williamson
Logan Porter Mirror Company
Mary Ballard
Silver Knit
Clyde C. Cody
Slane Hosiery Mills, Inc
F. Homer Barrett, Jr
Snow Lumber Company
O. A. Bates
Strickland Furniture Company
E. L. Kinsey
Thomas Mills, Inc
Clyde Hall
Tomlinson of
Ray Nibbelink
Triangle Hosiery Company
J. P. Williamson
Sherrod Shirt Company
Mrs. Hettie Banner
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Optometrist
W. High ST
Wachovia Bank
Southern Motor Company
S. Main St
Best On Commerce
Security Bank
Monell A. Cole
Germany
Ernestine Sykes Cole
Archdale
D. H. Cole
East Burton Street
Eighth Air Force
Kessler Field
Miss
Biggs Field
Texas
Topeka
Kansas
Roy Fortner
J. H. Kessler
Faye Nell Cole
Pvt
Wendell Cole
Camp
Gordon Johnson
J. F. Hayden
E. H. Jarrett
W. E. Mitchell
E. L. Chitwood
R. W. Brown
A. C Sawyer
Harry Bell
C. H. Williard
Ralph Williams
Church and
Pine Streets
Allen Welborn
P. M. Davis
Dale Montgomery
J. A. Eshelman
Chamber Agriculture Committee
John R. Peacock
H. P. Morrison
H. T. Hudson
D. S. Hedgecock
H. G. Ilderton
Ae Williams
J. J. Wagoner
Frank J. Sizemore
G. B. Miller
Hamilton
West Burton St
Ioc
Thomasville
Mediate Service
Percy Payne
South Main Street
M. L. Gearnear
Fraley Field
N. C
Bee” Miller
dJohns
Manville
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Downs
Bers Dependable Jewelers
South Main
Center Theater
L. B. Heilig
Curtis
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward Street
Red Cross War Fund
B. F. Thomas
Nat Walker
Walgreen
East Washington Street
W. C. Brown
T. R. Short
Joscow
Chicago
Pioneer
Buffalo
Galena & Chicago Union Railroad
Chicago & North Western
Elgin
WAL Leesa
Knox
Shackelford
North Main Street
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