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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1945

Page

12

Relatively Heavy Vote Forecast For City Election

The article outlines a crowded court session with multiple sentences and fines. It details a suspended 12 month term for Barney B. Cates tied to support obligations and restrictions, plus sentences for Elizabeth Davis, Odell Odell, Robert Taylor, John Beach, and others on charges including drunkenness, assault, hit and run, and gambling. Several defendants received suspensions with conditions and fines, reflecting a broad municipal crime court docket.

Barney B. Cates C. MacRae Elizabeth Yvonne Davis Centennial Avenue Cates Judge MacRae Elizabeth Davis Odell Thomasville Superior Court Hugh Beasley Robert C. Taylor Park Street John Beach Rt. 3 Boro Guy Erastus Idol Rt. 1 John Stephens Putman Avenue Allie Patterson Greensboro Edgar Gulledge Leonard Street Pai Sandy Shelton C. Ly Larkin Street Co. A. Poole Prospect Street Pearl Lee Loflin Reather Bell Marsh Green Street Henry Clay Williams Garen H. Morris Claude Young Jesse Allen Robert Lee Holmes Hoover Street Charles Thom East High Street E. Allen Allen Willard J. Hamet Redding Street Ivory Johnson Beamon Broad Street Jack Kenneth Jones West Point Avenue Clarence M. Hutchens Robert Chesley Kennedy Lee Haywood Rt. 5 Luther Matthews Cecil Street

Polls Open Tuesday In City Biennial Election

With both parties confident, city residents will vote Tuesday for mayor and council seats in 15 precincts. Polls open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Registration lists about 13 000 names as campaigns run with full party staffs and ballots ample.

Ben Herman City Elections Board Herman Arnold J. Koonce J. A. Sloop M. F. Crooks A. Coke Cecil W. B. McEwen Grady H. Morton Ellis M. Blakely Clarence F. Hayes W. L. Edwards Earl N. Phillips W. L. Hunt C. A. Lewis W. R. Grant J. E. Ward Amos R. Kearns Sanders Dallas E. L. Briggs O. A. Kirkman Dallas Kirkman People’s Ticket

Grice Urges Harmony At Ministers Association Meet

Dr Luther Grice regional director of the National Conference of Christians and Jews spoke to the High Point Ministers association urging Christians and Jews to promote mutual understanding. He noted special V E day church services scheduled in all churches with times depending on the official announcement time.

Luther Grice National Conference of Christians and Jews High Point Ministers’ Association

NUMA F. Reid Lodge Special Communication

Numeral details for NUMA F. Reid Lodge announce a special communication event on Monday May 7 at 7 30 P M with Fellowcraft degree rites and lodge notices. Aimed at members and attendees.

Numa F. Reid Lodge

Edith Bailey Recital at Local College

Edith Bailey, renowned pianist, headlines a recital at High Point College Auditorium tomorrow at eight. Earl Richardson will perform as baritone, with Ernestine Fields at second piano and Mary Lou Rainey as accompanist. program includes Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, Grieg, Purcell, and Tschaikovsky works.

High Point College Department of Music Edith Ee Earl Richardson Ernestine Fields Mary Lou Rainey Miss Bailey Chopin Debussy Liszt Greg Richardson Purcell Schumann Grieg Charles Fulfillment Russell Tschaikovsky

High Point News Holds Steady After Germany Surrender

High Point communities continue normal business as Germany surrenders to Allied forces. Merchants cutoff for V E day hours per Merchants Association and City Hall plan. If surrender comes before 3 pm stores close for rest of day. after 3 pm closes and observes next day. Churches remain open with special service at St Mary s Episcopal at 8 pm featuring St Dunstan choristers.

Germany High Point Washington London Moscow Merchants Association Roy S. Braden Serv Sane St. Mary's Episcopal Church St. Dunstan

Ghost towns marked as Oregon sheds 14 cities

Oregon has dropped 14 incorporated cities as wartime mining bans caused residents to relocate. The ghost towns in the west suffer most as mining towns lose population and become deserted.

Salem Ore Oregon

Ink stain care and heat caution for fabrics

Do not use ink remover on fabrics unless certain it is safe as some materials fade. Dry rubber hot water bottles away from heat to avoid damage.

Soothe itch of simple medica on vig lieves diaper rash

A brief note discusses a simple remedy to ease diaper rash. The writing mentions relief from itching using an over the counter medicine, emphasizing comfort for infants and caregivers. The text implies practical care steps without medical detail.

Koonce Urges Humility and Resolve After Germany Surrender

Mayor Arnold Koonce speaks on the Germany surrender with joy and humility. He honors sacrifices of families, notes a still ongoing Pacific war, and urges church prayer, continued effort, and support for troops while returning to work and providing supplies.

Arnold Koonce Germany Pacific Europe

Braden Promises Probe Over Police Car Gas Shortage

City Manager Roy Braden announced a thorough inquiry into a report by Chief John Lowdermilk that three patrol cars stalled yesterday due to gasoline shortages. He stated police and fire departments must receive enough fuel for regular and emergency work.

Roy Braden John Lowdermilk Vassie Wilson, Sr Lowdermilk

World Security Talks and Latin American Demands

Reports indicate Stalin may have replied to Molotov on Dumbarton Oaks charter revisions. Latin American nations push for an independent Pan American security system and object to a warrior nations criterion for non permanent UN council seats backed by Britain. Five see no resolution as Poland’s leaders are arrested for alleged diversionist acts. Stettinius and Eden seek names and explanations.

Japan Stalin Molotov Dumbarton Oaks World Security Council Security Council World Assembly Britain Canada Australia Russia United States China France Stettinius Eden Red Army

Mrs Suggs Seeks Divorce Over Alleged Adultery

Mrs. Erslie Suggs files an answer to her husband’s divorce suit denying infidelity by herself and charging fault to him asking the municipal court grant the divorce. Mrs. Sola Cook answers Elmory Glenn Cook’s complaint denying separation and seeking dismissal with alimony and costs. The text notes beaver as the largest rodent member.

Erslie Suggs Gran Sola Cook Elmory Glenn Cook Herelf

W. W. Byrd Dies After Lengthy Illness

William W. Byrd aged 48 of 616 Willowbrook street died at Morganton Sunday morning after several months illness. Born in Marion county South Carolina August 30 1896 he was a son of Edward and Blanche Lundy Byrd. Surviving mother Mrs Blanche Byrd of High Point four brothers Benton Byrd in Germany Marion B in Baltimore Aubrey B in High Point and John David Byrd in the Pacific area. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at nine oclock from Green Street Baptist church with grave services at Bethesda church cemetery near Latta South Carolina at 2 30 pm. Interment in family plot.

William W. Byrd Willowbrook Street Morganton Marion County S. C Edward Blanche Lundy Byrd Blanche Byrd High Point Benton Byrd U. S. Army Germany Marion B Baltimore Aubrey B John David Byrd U. S. Navy Pacific Julian S. Hopkins Green Street Baptist Church Bethesda Church Latta

Kernersville Man Dies In Car Overturn On Highway

William Walker 27 of Kernersville was killed when his car overturned on Greensbor High Point road near Jamestown. A tire blew out causing the crash. Survived by mother Ida Walker and six sisters. Walker worked for Firestone Company in Winston-Salem. Horace Cline of Kernersville was a passenger.

William Walker Kernersvile Greensboro High Point Road Jamestown Horace Cline Kernersville Walker A. Complet Ida Walker W. J. Bull R. J. Boland Winston- Salem Rubin Marshall Greensboro Betty Sue Jean Walker Roanoke, Va Walker Firestone Company Winston-Salem

Four Injured As Driver Is Held For Drunken Driving

Four people were injured when a car driven by Fannie A. Brown struck a parked truck on the Thomasville Lexington highway. Brown, a local Black woman, was charged with drunken driving. Belvin W. Stone and Jesse Stone reported the truck’s stop as it was being inspected by Joseph Wikowski of Charlotte. All four occupants were treated at City Memorial hospital and released.

Thomasville Lexington Fannie A. Brown Davidson County Belvin W. Stone Jesse Stone Joseph W. Wikowski Charlotte Brown Harrising Company of City Memorial Hospital

St Joseph Aspirin Ad Promotes Speed and Strength

An advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as fast and strong with a claim of 100 tablets at a low price. It urges readers to ask for the brand by name and questions paying more for alternatives.

St. Joseph

How Bankers Feel About Surrender

W. C. Idol of the Wachovia Bank said the German surrender is fortunate and hopes the world moves toward a better life. C. M. Allred of Security National Bank urged not to lessen efforts against the Japanese. H. N. Willard of High Point Savings and Trust Company urged buying more war bonds to show resolve until Japan is defeated.

W. C. Idol Wachovia Bank C. M. Allred Security National Bank Europe H. N. Willard High Point Savings and Trust Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

MAIN Asais N. S. Garner B. F. Thomas Isaac Fidler AIEE ASME Southern Motor Company Main St Elections Board Dr. Grice Ministers’ Association A. PF. & Alm C. V. Shankle ER. T. Gregory Edith Bailey Koonce W. W. Byrd Hitler Adolf Hitler Rialto Bernard R. Chatham D. G. Brown Franklin Street War Department Bernard Chatham Navy High Point Weaving Company Fraley Field N. C Woodmen of the World Piedmont Anon Glenn T. Smith Council Commader Edgar C. Johnson Pinancial Secy Nat Walker Walgreen W. Broad Johns-Manville Parker-Brown Lumber CO Oak Street Downs Manville Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City N.Y Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
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