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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1945

Page

7

Guilford County Tax Delinquents Sale Notice 1945

Public auction at the Guilford County Courthouse door Greensboro North Carolina on June 4 1945 at 10 a m offering the tax lien on numerous listed properties in various townships for unpaid school county and other taxes as of May 12 1945. tax supervisor R Short announces the sale with extensive parcel list including lots vacants and tracts across Archdale Street Greensboro and nearby areas.

City of Greens N. C Guilford R. Short

Navy Aims 2000 WAVES Monthly As Crane Announces

Chief W H Crane of the local navy recruiting station says the Navy plans to recruit 2000 WAVES per month to assist in hospital care and fill other duties. About 1000 will train for hospital corps with others assigned to various navy jobs. Applications at High Point station. eligibility includes two years of high school, ages 20 to 35. Training at Hunter College and a two month hospital corps program follow boot camp. North Carolina women are urged to volunteer.

Nav Department W. H. Crane Navy High Point Navy Huntler College New York N. Y Crane Hospita Corps Hunter College Hunter Hospital Corps North Carolina

North Carolina Weather Outlook Clouds Temperatures Rise

Cloudy and moderately cool with rain and scattered thunderstorms today and in east portion tonight warmer north portion tonight Sunday partly cloudy and warmer.

North Carolina North

Afterwar War Today Insights on Allies and Germany

The piece argues better cross nation understanding reduces postwar tensions among allies. It notes soldiers from Western powers and Russia improved relations in Germany, and warns heavy censorship will not educate Germans, urging truthful news over propaganda to foster peace.

Germany America England Britain Russia Rece

J W Gallimore Dies Suddenly In Thomasville

Thomasville born John William Gallimore died suddenly at his Kendall street home on Friday while plowing his garden. He was 1869 born, worked 30 years at Standard Chair Company and later at Amazon Otton mill. Survived by wife Lou Proctor, two daughters and five sons, 15 grandchildren. Funeral at Unity Chapel Methodist church Sunday at 1 PM with pastors Clemmer and Cockman. Interment in family plot at church cemetery.

Thomasville John William Gallimare Kendall Street Gallimore Wilson Gallimore Eliza Lanier Gallimore Standard Chair Company Amazon Otton Mill Lou Proctor Odie Lomax Rosa Gallimore Codie Ross Numa Gallimore Unity Chapel Methodists A. J. Clemmer W. L. Cockman

British and American Forces Press Burma Drive into Thailand and Malaya

British forces from Rangoon launched air and land attacks to clear a path for invasions of Thailand and Malaya. Advances continued from Prome against enemy resistance as casualties mount with 16,730 Japanese reported slain in the Burma drive.

Camcutta Rangoon Thailand Malaya Prome Burma

Thomasville Man Is Given Four Months

Paul Barry a local Negro received four months on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon against a female. He also drew 30 days for gambling. Ferrell H Fouts was found guilty on speeding and reckless driving sentenced to six months in each case with a $25 fine and court costs and license revocation. James Thornton Albert Cochran and Albert Skeen were convicted of gambling with Skeen fined $25 and costs.

Thomasville Paul Barry Carl Wilson Ferrell H. Fouts Fisher Ferry Street James Thornton Albert Cochrane Albert Skeen Skeen

Russians Reach 560000 Prisoners as War Advances in Europe

Soviet high command reports 560000 prisoners captured from the eastern front Friday through Wednesday including 45 German generals. In Czechoslovakia and Austria Russian forces link with American troops near Rokycany and near Ceske Budejovice while hammering German positions north of Prague. Quisling minister Sverre Rusness says Jonas Lie and Henrik Rogstad commit suicide in a bunker outside Oslo as patriot forces close in.

Norway Seventh Army Eastern Front Lin Czechoslovakia Ivan S. Konev Rokycany Pilsen Rodin Y. Malinovsky Prague Ceske Budejovice Malinovsky Gemuend Zwett Austria Linz Woehke Ferdinand Schoerner Andrei ‘I. Yeremenko Kolin Kumahora Tabor Sverre Rusness Quisling Jonas Lie Henrik Rogstad Oslo Rusness

Eden and Stettinius Aim for Final U S Accord at Meeting

The Eden-Stettinius session today focuses on the final U S accord formula and reviews conference progress and upcoming tasks before Eden leaves for London. A key issue remains international supervision of trusteeships from lands seized in the wars with Britain and the United States near agreement on base area control by the operating governments, with Russia also involved.

U. S Eden London Britain United States Russia

FIRE TALK FROM CHIEF INGRAM ON PAST TOWN FIRES

Chief E K Ingram reflects on past fires in Hometown from the 1900 blaze to old landmarks like Central Hotel. He recalls a bucket brigade, the pump on Main Street, and a hospital future on the site, linking fire memory with town growth and historic scenes.

E. K. Ingram Cen‘tral Virginia Old North William Gaston North State Bud Main East Washington Sechrest Funeral Home Wrenn Streets Washington Street S. C. Clark Washington

Boxing Night Fails To Impress Promoters

New York May 12 The boxing scene shows signs of strain after an informal catchweight bout at the Paterson armory sparked calls for a rematch. Commentary highlights Willlie Ketchum and Danny Bartfield promoters amid mixed audience reactions. Fred Sheffield rebounds from injury aiming at NCAA glory while Jack Jacobs notes Oklahoma shot put prowess of Bob Kurland.

New York Willie Ketchum Danny Bartfield Angelo Pucci Paterson Armory Fred Sheffield Utah U Jack Jacobs Oklahoma Oklahoma Aggies Bob Kurland

Two Colleges Rule National AAU Gymnastics Titles

The piece notes that only Illinois in 1941 and Penn State in 1943 and 1944 have won the national AAU gymnastic title. It mentions athletes such as Alex Romanchuk of St Paul’s Mechanics Arts High School who struck out 42 batters in the first four games, and Bob Scott of Navy noted for center play in spring football practice. Also references include Raymond "Whizzer" White and Max Waxman in boxing, with commentary from Col. Heinie Miller.

Colege Illinois Penn State Alex Romanchuk St. Paul's Mechanic Arts High School Bob Scott Navy West Point Denver Raymond “Whizzer” White Max Waxman Max Heinie Miller NBA Pacific Waxman

Today's 864 Question Got Anything Good In The

A brief reader query asks for notable trivia or curios from today. The column invites submissions and hints at a daily brain teaser or trivia fact to engage readers.

Southern governors to meet in Birmingham on postwar issues

In Montgomery on May 12 the South-wide Planning committee outlines three-part agenda. Reconversion and veterans aid, war industry utilization and small industry development, plus state surveys and public programs. Regional planning covers transportation research health education and power with flexibility to chart its own course.

Montgomery Ala Birmingham Chauncey Sparks Robert S. Kerr Oklahoma Kerr

Three Fliers Die In A-26 Bomber Crash Near Florence

At Florence army air base three officers died when an A-26 bomber crashed four miles west of Florence while on a routine combat mission. Victims identified as 1st Lt Alfred E Singer 2nd Lt William C Walcott and Robert F Wallace. Families listed include Florence Newark and Chicago. Identification was difficult due to mangled remains.

Florence S. C Florence Army Air Base Arthur I. Ennis Alfred E. Singer Chicago William C. Walcott Thomas W.walcott Flint Mich Robert FE. Wallace Lillian M. Wallace Newark N. J Col. Ennis

Amendment Sides With United States on Trusteeship Plan

The trusteeship committee of the conference adopted an amendment aligned with the United States. Russia supported creating a special council within the proposed peace league to head the trusteeship system. The economic and social council is seen rising in power and a conference panel voted to place it just after the security council to stress global economic social and educational activities as key to lasting peace.

United States Russia Peace League League Security Council

Training and redeployment of US troops to Pacific area begins

Veterans involved oversee immediate training of troops in Germany and France using Japanese tactics. Leave and accommodations are arranged for troops awaiting reassignment or discharge. Some American service troops move toward French ports for the long journey to the Pacific. Combat units expect to begin moving in about six months.

Germany France Pacific

Bennett aids softball squad at AAF depot in Marianas

Sergeant James W. Bennett of High Point is an athletic instructor at the AAF General Air Depot in the Marianas. He plays shortstop for the base’s softball team, a key recreation for RAF personnel. Bennett, whose mother lives at 235 Montieu Street, High Point, NC, graduated from High Point High in 1936 and worked as a radio announcer before enlisting in September.

James W. Bennett AAF Marianas High Point AAF General Air Depot Marianas Islands At Bennett Montheu Street North Carolina High Point High School Army

Morris earns second Oak Leaf cluster to air medal

Sergeant Allen W. Morris 21, of High Point North Carolina, B 17 engineer gunner, has received the second Oak Leaf cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during Eighth Air Force attacks on vital industrial targets and enemy installations. He is with the Third Air Division, famed for the England Africa shuttle bombing. Morris joined the Army Air Forces in January 1943 after working for Burlington Mills.

Eighth Air Force England Allen W. Morris High Point N. C Third Air Division England— Africa Messerschmit Aan Regensburg Cal A. C. Morris East Commerce Street Sgt Morris Army Air Forces Burlington Mills

Private Ted Morris Promoted with Fifth Army front Italy

Ted H. Morris, son of Mrs. Etta Morris of High Point North Carolina, has been promoted from private to private first class on the Fifth Army front in Italy. He serves as a truck driver with the field Artillery Battalion of the 91st Powder River unit.

Ted Morris Fifth Army Ital Ted H. Morris Etta Morris Rt. 4 Fairfield Road High Point N. C Italy Th Field Artillery 91St Powder River Dim

Conservation Board May Be Named Soon

Raleigh May 12 Gov Cherry said he might appoint within a week the state board of conservation and development and its director. The 15 members will have staggered four year terms with five serving two years, five four years and five six years. Etheridge of Manteo, director since Ehringhaus administration, is expected to be reappointed along with several current members.

Raleigh Cherry State Rd of Conservation and Development Broughton R. Bruce Etheridge Manteo Ehringhaus

Himmler Reported In Hands Of The French

CBS said from Paris that Heinrich Himmler is in Allied hands. The report claimed he had been held by Admiral Doenitz near Flensburg under house arrest and was turned over to British forces in the area.

New York CBS Paris Heinrich Himmler Himmler Admiral Doenitz Flensburg Doenitz

Salvation Army Runs With About Twenty Seven Thousand Officers

The Salvation Army reports approximately 27,000 officers serving in its global network. This figure reflects the organization’s leadership and field positions across multiple countries and regions.

The Salvation Army

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