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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1942
Page
5
New machinery at the Quality Dry Cleaning Company tests solvent clarity after every run. A filtration and distillation device processes about 2000 gallons of solvent per hour while garments are inspected, deodorized, and air dried to minimize wear. Messrs Goodsor and McMahon invite public inspection of their plant and procedures.
Fred DeLappe of Bargain Furniture Company urges making homes the center of life as war restrictions limit automobile outings. He notes summer furniture is on hand to improve homes porches or yards with most pieces available though metal fixtures may be limited and time flexible.
Mr. Baker of Bakers Esso Service urges motorists to keep engines in top condition to save gasoline. He recommends minor adjustments such as spark plug checks, ignition points, carburetor tuning for weather, fuel pumps, and a general motor inspection to prevent major repairs.
The High Point Enterprise boasts a daily circulation above 13,000 the largest in its history with Audit Bureau of Circulation verification. It is a member of Associated Press and NEA Wide World Service, featuring noted columnists and popular comics, plus an educational editorial page. Circulation growth over the years is traced from 1920 to May 10, 1942 reaching 13,121.
Fragmentary text notes inflation as an essential item in a period of careful conserving. The snippet hints at economic pressures and prudent budgeting but lacks concrete details, dates, or named entities to anchor a fuller summary.
Frank Lewis of Tip Bottling Company announces staff may buy Defense Savings Stamps as a salary-based contribution. Tip-Cola, produced in High Point as a proving ground, sees growing demand while Alfred drinks remain popular and the plant reports healthy growth.
Washington reports government action limiting length of women nightgowns and ordering trimming of frills on slips, petticoats, and pajamas. Factories and retailers face compliance as authorities enforce new textile standards.
Hippodrome to host a ladies night this Thursday with the first 50 women free with paid admission plus tax. Promoter Jim Steele awaits word on Len Hughes injury as Bibber McCoy and Hughes waged a no contest last week before Steele plans a possible rematch with a two out of three falls format if Hughes clears. Big Chief Samoaki faces Stanley Pinto in the semi final as planning continues for the McCoy Hughes outcome with matches set for 8 45 PM.
Whiteville story reports Joe McDaniel, 16, pleaded guilty Saturday to being an accessory after the hold-up slaying of Brunswick merchant Ira L. Godwin and was sentenced to five to seven years. McDaniel had been among four charged with murder. the jury acquitted him, then he was re-arrested. Co-defendants F. D. Bonner, 19, Lonnie Meltan Todd, 28, soldiers from Ft. Bragg, and Lin Fowler Jr., 18, were convicted and sentenced to die.
Dr. Tinstey R. Garrison of Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem will address the North Carolina Radiological Society at its meeting tomorrow.
New York May 11 Wide Worlds reports that price officials warn gasoline supplies are short and will worsen until the war ends. About 3 million of the eastern motorists face a strict two to three gallon allotment for non essential use, while 7 million must prove need for gas through an honor system. Some fear cheating, and oil men note higher prices could spur more supply via costlier transport.
Four High Point residents and two others from nearby areas were commissioned as second lieutenants after completing four years of ROTC at State college. Garland Ferree Jr. earned an air corps commission, Paul Eli Stout a quartermaster, while Jos Edward Leagans of Asheboro and Paul R. Ragan of Lexington joined the infantry.
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