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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1943
Page
12
Koonce administration schedules the only sugar registration day for High Point tomorrow. War Book No One required for each family member with totals for fruit, jams, and jellies. Registration occurs at Senior High 9 to 9 30 a m. elementary and rural schools schedule vary.
At noon a new High Point administration took charge with Mayor Arnold J. Koonce and eight council members sworn in. Koonce vowed no partisan politics, promised civil service protections, and proposed “bull sessions” with City Manager E. M. Knox to learn municipal duties while policy remains council and mayor driven.
First Lieutenant Hugh A. Moffitt Jr. son of Mrs. Hugh A. Moffitt of 1218 North Main Street, was awarded an air medal for anti submarine patrol flights over the Atlantic. The War Department praised his untiring energy and hazardous service reflecting high credit to the United States military.
The Piedmont Model Plane Club met on Washington Street with Joe Mickey as president. Sherman Fortner was named secretary and treasurer, John Hutchens as assistant. A June 20 contest was proposed between High Point and Winston-Salem with nearby towns invited, and Exchange Club support was pledged. Many Panamanians want government food price relief.
Lieut. Col. Felix N. Hardison praised the McClellan Field control tower in California for efficiency as his Flying Fortress Suzy Q stayed over a week. Pfc. Robert W. Gold, in charge of the tower, is the pilot’s staff successor and son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gold Sr. of Ferndale Drive.
The Community Concert committee announced that eight more memberships were added by noon. The drive started last Wednesday and was extended to this Wednesday. Two artists for next year were selected Saturday night James Melton tenor Mia Slavenska and her dance group. The third concert to be decided later. Only 156 more memberships needed to bring Yehudi Menuhin to the series.
J W McMahon resigned as detective sergeant about an hour before a Civil Service Commission hearing on his appeal from dismissal by Chief W G Friddle. The resignation takes effect May 5, the day of his dismissal following a narcotic related arrest. The commission would have ruled on the chief’s action if the resignation had not been tendered.
Colonel James Totten, chief of the Demobilized Records Branch, leaves his High Point post to take a command with the Army Air Forces. War Department in Washington confirms the transfer during his Fort Bragg inspection trip. Locally, the timing and impact on the 400 strong civilian and military staff are not yet announced. Totten resides with Mrs Totten at 718 West Farris Street and is expected to keep his High Point home.
The committee urged renewing all old memberships to fund a program in High Point. About 50 memberships would allow bringing a quartet or a monologist to the city, the group said.
An old advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the fastest and safest pain reliever. It claims to be the world's largest seller at 10 cents and urges demand for this aspirin.
The Andrew Jackson Post of the American Legion endorsed Municipal Judge Don C. MacRae and urged Governor Brough ton to reappoint him. The post then elected D. M. Lewis as commander Felix Brockman as first vice commander and O Arthur Kirkman as second vice commander. The group audited the scrap drive report noting over 4 000 000 pounds collected but only about 2 000 000 saleable generating a net of 8 827 98 with most funds aiding army relief and expenses totaling about 6 825.
A mine float ashore near the west coast village of Donegal exploded, killing 17 men and injuring four. A crowd gathered and workers tried to loosen nuts with monkey wrenches while others prodded the device with sticks. The blast shattered village windows and was heard up to 50 miles away.
Judge D C MacRae presided at City Hall as two brand new Bibles were ordered by the clerk of court for the oath of the new H P city fathers. Officials noted it has been years since fresh Bibles were purchased and the replacements will serve the Municipal Court room.
Elbert H. Pegram, nephew of R. B. Pegram of 507 Jones Street, was reported killed in action December 2, 1942. He served with the U S Armed Forces in northwest Africa after being stationed in Ireland before the Allied landings. He was the son of Mr and Mrs R C Pegram of Summerfield.
The Salvation Army advisory board meets at 6 30 p m tonight at the residence of A Coke Cecil. Major Lally, general secretary of the Carolina's district, will speak to the board.
Japon seeks to boost demand for Japanese bicycles in Brazil through targeted marketing and distribution in major cities, leveraging brand recognition and local partnerships to expand market share and promote cycling culture.
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