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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
2
Sterrilly W. Horne and Mrs. Eleanor Clifton named managers of Dr. Ralph McDonald's gubernatorial campaign local HQs will be at South Main and East Commerce. Dr. McDonald plans a May 12 visit to High Point with a speech at the County Building on South Main.
Rochelle was reelected president of the YMCA board at a meeting in the CA Adams building. Elected with him were J. J. Corrigan as vice president W. B. McEwen recording secretary R. R. Ragan treasurer and Hartley as executive secretary. The annual report noted a target for new members and thanked staff for their year’s efforts.
Pfc Otho Gordonhead returns to Drew Fie Tampa Florida after fifteen days with parents on the Thomasville road. He has served one year and completed radio training at Sioux Falls South Dakota and earned his gunners wings at Laredo Texas.
War Department reports Private Perry Lonnie Coltrane 23 killed in action in Burma on April 3 1944 serving with the infantry U S Army He enlisted September 15 1942 trained at Fort McClellan transferred to Camp Butner later served in Trinidad and India Overseas 13 months Survivors include parents Nereus L Coltrane 819 West Green Street a brother Edward M Coltrane Army Air Corps and two sisters Blanch Marie French and Ella Virginia Tolbert of High Point
An advertisement promotes C-2223 as a real pain reliever for rheumatic pain and muscular aches. It claims a 60c price with a refund on the first bottle if not satisfied and urges buy now with use as directed.
The municipal court clerk announced that bonds signed by representatives of a certain bonding firm are no longer accepted. If forfeitures are not paid by May 1, the bonds will be sent to Greensboro for collection. Police have been instructed not to accept bonds from this firm until judgments are settled.
Lieut. Gussie Heiffner, WAC recruiting officer at the post office, announced 46 women are needed immediately to work at Morris Field Charlotte as stenographers file clerks tele types telephone operators and drivers. Enlistment inquiries should be directed to the post office recruiting officer.
Piedmont Camp No 62 in ses sion plans entertainments for about 250 members of the Daniel Log W O W and Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle. The Daniel Boone district includes 44 camps in Elkin Durham and nearby towns. A business session is set for Saturday at 2:30 pm with a 2 pm circle meeting. National Field Director T E Newton Omaha State Manager Nick T Newberry Charlotte and National Director Charles Hines Greensboro to speak. John T etes consul commander will preside. A baratter session occurs at the Sheraton Hotel at 7 pm with a notable award for members and guests.
Shriners plan the annual ceremonial at the Sheraton hotel May 17 and 18 drawing 500 or more attendees. The chamber of commerce urges residents with spare rooms to contact the chamber at 2668 or J H Kalte at 4000 to help house visitors since hotels cannot accommodate all guests.
New York May 3 The all female Spitalny orchestra marks its ten year run with a Capitol theater engagement and a reported income near one million dollars. Evelyn supervises the women while Phil Spitalny heads the group which boasts 35 members and a nightly audience of about 28 million across radio and live tours.
George Ford a 29 year old Black man was bound over to Superior Court on charges of hurting a 13 year old Black girl with intent. The incident occurred as the girl and friends were returning from a movie when Ford allegedly tripped her and choked her after she tried to run. The mother of the girl was alerted by witnesses and the girl identified Ford as the assailant.
Local supporters of Gregg Cherry for governor call a Friday night meeting at eight in the city courtroom to perfect district organization for the primary. J Glenn Pennington named campaign manager for Cherry in the Om asville district.
To protect valuable minerals vegetables should be cooked in covered utensils and should not be stirred during cooking. Using covered pots helps retain nutrients and flavors while avoiding mineral loss through evaporation.
Jacqueline Cunningham an 18 year old Negro girl tried in High Point municipal court on two counts of larceny was sentenced to 12 months in the county workhouse. She allegedly stole about 98.35 dollars worth of clothes from Mrs Israel Bloom while employed in the Bloom home.
Nine 18 year old registrants filed with draft board No. 4 in April the board announced. New registrants include Malcolm Alderman 707 Grace St Robert Amos Bame 101 Sunset Ave Marvin E Dixon route two Charles Imes Jr Station B Ancil Witten Berry Biltmore Hotel David Howard Newton 218 Kearsarge St Newport News Va Matthews Jr route four Box 189 Ray Daniel Swain Highland Sta Howard Irvin Osborne route one Box 152 B.
Members of the Thomasville Lions club met at the Woman's club building for a business session. They approved a future dance with George L. Hundley as chair, formed a nominating committee led by Tom Johnson Ted Hethcock and Lewis Crawford, welcomed new member Jack Grimes the hardware dealer, and noted visitors Lester Myers Colin Welch Walter Hubert Tarrell Meek and Paul Richard.
Mrs John W Foxworth Jr of Stash is with her mother Mrs John N Paul at 1015 Sherrod Street after several weeks. They are joined by Mrs John N Paul Jr who will stay several days with them.
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