Appointment Of Power Board Commissioner Again Deferred
The High Point council again postponed filling the High Point Power Board vacancy created by J N Wright’s term expiry. Briggs urged hosiery industry representation on the board as power demand rises, while Republicans submitted Stanton Conrad and Davis for consideration. Wright voiced support for the project and indicated willingness to serve again if invited.
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High Point Board of Power Commissioners
J. N. Wright
Republican Party
Council
J. J. Corrigan
David L. Stanton
Felix Conrad
P. M. Davis
Corrigan
E. L. Briggs
Power Commission
Briggs
Wright
Commission
Amos R. Kearns
H. G,ilderton
W. L. Hunt
O. Arthur Kirkman
Kirkman
Damages Sought in Guilford Vehicle Collision Suits
Three suits filed in Guilford Superior Court seek a total of 11800 in damages from Robert Bolton of High Point over a truck auto collision near the Guilford County Sanatorium on April 26. C M Braswell of Orange County seeks 4300 plus 3700 truck damages, 500 lost business, and 100 shipment delay for potatoes. Gordon L Connell seeks 2500 for injuries and Helen Connell seeks 5000 for imprisonment, injuries, and a broken nose from the same incident.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
Guilford Superior Court
Robert Bolton
Fligh Point
High Point
C. M. Braswell
Orange County
Bolton
Guilford County
Braswell
Gordon L. Connell
Helen Connell
Civilian Pilot Training Program reaches all states
At present 907 training centers nationwide 19 000 young Americans are being initiated into the third and final session of the 1910 41 CAA Civilian Pilot Training Programs.
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CAA
Administrators Named for Margaret McGeever Pegram Estate
Eldridge E Pegram and Elbie J Pegram of 2208 East Green Street are named administrators of Margaret McGeever Pegram’s estate in Guilford County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by April 8 1942 or risk loss of recovery. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly as of April 8 1941.
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Margaret McGeever Pegram
Guilford County
North Carolina
Eldridge E. Pegram
Eslie J. Pegram
East Green Street
Police raid nets four charged in three city gambling dens
Night shift officers raided three North Main Street establishments at 10 25 PM seizing baseball pool tickets and arresting four men Tommy C Taylor 46 of 118 Gatewood Avenue F G McCollum 34 of 240 Boulevard J O Teague 3 of 1100 Forrest Avenue and Rot Pierce 34 of 205 North Main Street Taylor and McCollum charged with operating a gambling house and lottery each freed on 600 bond signed by Grover Garland for trial in High Point Municipal Court
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North Main Street
North Main
Washington Street
Tommy C. Taylor
Gatewood Avenue
F.G. McCollum
Boule- Var
J. O. Teague
Forrest Avenue
Friendly Billard Parlor
Rot Pierce
Taylor and McCollum
Grover Garland
High Point
Thirteen Divorces Granted By Court
Thirteen divorces were granted in High Point Municipal Court this morning and afternoon. Twelve uncontested divorces were granted on two years' separation, and one on adultery. Names of divorced spouses include Wade Luther and Marie Luther, Elizabeth McGill and W. E. McGill, Bessie Martin and David B. Martin, Alvin Smith and Geneva Smith, Cleta Loftin Simmons and Gretcher Ray Simmons, William Carmichael and Estelle Carmichael, Austin B. Crotts and Catherine Crofts, Frances Weavil and Carl Weavil, Pearl Strader Shoe and Roscoe Shoe, Tina Irvin and Bert Irvin, Bertha Clendenin and John H. Clendenin, and C. Shelton Burrows and Nina Burrows. Mrs Lelia Reich Meich divorces filed. Ralph Sharp's petition for divorce from Grace Sharp set for trial. Bes sie B. Nantz seeks divorce from Laban Nantz and to resume maiden name Bessie B. Brame.
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High Point Municipal Court
D. C. MacRae
Wade Luther
Marie Luther
Elizabeth McGill
W. E. McGill
Bessie Martin
David B. Martin
Alvin Smith
Geneva Smith
Cleta Loftin Simmons
Giether Ray Simmons
William Carmichael
Estelle Carmichael
Austin B. Crotts
Catherine Crofts
Frances Weavil
Carl Weavil
Pearl Strader Shoe
Roscoe Shoe
Tina Irvin
Bert Irvin
Bertha Clendenin
John H. Clendenin
C. Shelton Burrows
Nina Burrows
Lelia Hughes
Reich
Fred W. Meich
Burlington
Ralph Sharp
Grace Sharp
Bessie B. Nantz
Laban I. Nantz
Bessie B. Brame
New City Council Takes Office Here
High Point swore in its new city council with three newcomers and five veterans. Newcomers Dr. J. G. Groome W. L. Hunt and W. R. Grant join the council as Judge D. C. MacRae presided. The body planned committees and approved budget transfers and election expense payments.
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High Point
D. C. MacRae
J. G. Groome
W. L. Hunt
WY. R. Grant
O. Arthur Kirkman
Amos R. Kearns
Horace G. Iiderton
Edward Gurley
C. A. Lewis
R. H. Seehrest
Lois Welborn
Kirkman
Grover H. Jones
City Health Department
Kearns
Council
Pierce and Teague Charged with Operating Loiteries
Monday Pierce and Teague were charged only with operating loiteries and each bond was fixed at 300 dollars. Taylor, after release on bond, had left police headquarters but returned when Pierce and Teague were brought in and signed their bonds. Their cases were set for municipal court trial Monday.
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Pierce
Teague
Taylor
Tablet Unveiling For Yadkin College At High Point
A historical marker and bronze tablet for Yadkin College will be unveiled at High Point College during commencement and alumni day May 24 at 4 p.m. Mrs. Lucy Walser English of Martinsville Va leads the alumni association as the unveiling will honor Rev W T Totten and celebrate the college history and Homecoming Day notes.
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Yadkin College
High Point College
Lucy (Walser) Owen English
Martinsville
Yadkin College Alumni Association
Doris Wilma Holmes
George W. Holmes
S. W. Taylor
Paul E. Lindley
G. L. Curry
Z. I. Walser
O. B. Michael
G. I. Humphreys
Association
W. T. Totten
Lexington
Negro Arrested For Theft Changes Tale
Thomasville police report Vernell Gainey a Negro alias John Little held on two charges for breaking and entering and larceny changing his story to claim he acted alone in the robbery of Chair town Chevrolet Company. He described entering via a back window took cash then an auto, hired a taxi to High Point, met Osborne Isaac and five girls, spent money, went to Greensboro, then returned. Isaac was questioned and released. Gainey was stopped in Salisbury and the car traced to the local garage. A Friday hearing is set in local court.
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Enterprise
Thomasville
E. R. Richardson
Vernell Gainey
John Little
Chairtown Chevrolet Company
Gainey
Osborn Isaac
High Point
Osborne
Greensboro
Isaac
Wadesboro
Salisbury
Registration For Defense Lined Up Citizens For Volunteer Service
Citizens line up to cooperate with local agencies as the Central Volunteer Bureau opens registration for all willing to serve. Needs include motor corps drivers and transportation helpers. Girl Scouting seeks a trained swimmer over 21 for waterfront camps and volunteers with crafts or sports for troop leadership and support. The YWCAalso seeks volunteers to teach crafts and related activities.
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Central Volunteer Bureau
Heli Point
Young Women’s Christian Association
Press Preview prompts Red Cross and YWCA volunteer drives
The notice calls for volunteers for health education programs at the YWCA and at home, plus aids in talks, book reviews, and motor corps. The local Red Cross seeks helpers for Roll Call, War Relief drives, office tasks, pellagra clinic work, and liaison duties with armed forces families. Register at the YWCA or library, or mail the coupon in The Enterprise for a blank and explanatory letter.
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Red Cross
Pellagra
National Defense
Local Volunteer Seeks Defense Service Inquiries
The Central Volunteer Bureau in High Point invites residents to join local and national defense programs. Contact at 231 Professional Building for details and participation opportunities.
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Central Volunteer Bureau
High Point
N.C
Picture Your House Better in the Snapshot Gallery
The article advises on taking better home photos by choosing the right viewpoint and avoiding tilting the camera. It recommends Masonal views, level shots from a distance or higher position, and shooting on sunny days to highlight details. Focus on framing with features like doorways and windows to create attractive, natural shots.
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Natica
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