Worth Reelected Democrats As Hty's Chairman
Jon Haworth, Democratic chair for the month, was reelected last night by unanimous vote of the county executive committee to a full two year term. He had been named to fill the unexpired term of Walter Crissman, who resigned to run for the General Assembly. The committee’s action followed Crissman’s ten years as leader as discussion arose of potential opposition, which did not materialize. Members were urged to attend the county convention and ensure full attendance or send proxies.
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Jon Haworth
Aworth
Walter &. Crissman
General Assembly
Crissman
Worth
H Point
High Nt
Thomas le, Jr
Kiwanis Club Hosts Railroadin Feature at Luncheon
The Kiwanis Club held a regular luncheon featuring the moving picture Railroadin with Carlton Kirkman in charge and Joe Fidler introducing the film. Spearman spoke on the Ki nis project at Camp Uwharvie noting the club sponsored hut has been completed. Visitors included Captain G Perry, former High Point leader from Fort gg Turner of Greensboro and Mayor O Arthur Kirkman.
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Kiwanis Club
Carlton Kirkman
Joe Fidler
Spearman
Kinis
Camp Uwharvie
G. Perry
High Point Ator
Fort Gg
Rom Turner
Greensboro
Arthur Kirkman
Woman Evangelist to Speak at Full Gospel Tabernacle
Sten Everett will address the Full Gospel Tabernacle meeting at 1800 English Street. A dueting woman evangelist joins the series sharing experiences of overcoming tragedy and will discuss prophecy and its scriptural fulfillment. Indications point to a Sunday night service with a sermon titled The Four Fools Recording the Bible.
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Sten Everett
Taber- Je
English Street
House panel weighs McNutt plan amid committee apathy
Rep Kilday notes a lack of enthusiasm from committee members and the armed services for the McNutt plan as McNutt argues pay provisions may not cover hardship cases. The administrator would set amounts and determine eligibility, with Chairman May hoping to bring the bill to the House.
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War
Kilday
D-Tex
Armed Services
McNutt
May
D-Ky
House
Texas officers' candidacy set from enlisted personnel
Mrs. Hobby, who organized the women's interests section of the war department public relations bureau, will have officers selected from enlisted personnel. Former governor Fler, publisher of the Houston Post, notes Hobby's role aiding Stimson. She began work last September with army general staff to plan the WAAC and represented the War Department in hearings.
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Hobby
Women’s Interests
War Department
Texas
Fler Husband
Houston Post
Stimson
The
Budget
House
Senate
War analysis hints at turning movement on Sea of Azov
The article discusses how the war could develop into a turning movement threatening the German right flank along the Sea of Azov, noting the advance is too speculative before the Russian offensive progresses. It urges women to aid victory by buying War Bonds and Stamps and mentions tea rationing in Ireland at half an ounce per person weekly.
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Sea of Azov
Ireland
Mrs Adderhold Taken By Death
Mrs Johnnie Lou Adderhold 37 of 205 Harris Street died in a Thomasville hospital after a five week illness. Native of Georgia she was the daughter of John T and Eugenia Wade Lord and had lived in Thomasville 16 years. Surviving husband N L Adderhold a daughter Frances a son Paul her mother Mrs J T Lord of Commerce Georgia a brother Clyde Lord of Commerce and four sisters Mrs J J Embly Mrs D J Hix both of Thomasville Mrs G T Wilson of Commerce and Mrs B B Davis of Athens. She was a member of First Baptist church funeral Sunday at two with Rev W K McGee in charge interment in City cemetery body at Russell Funeral Home awaiting return home Saturday morning after ten.
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Thomasville
Johnnie Lou Adderhold
Harris Street
Georgia
John T. Lord
Eugenia Wade Lord
High Point Overall Company
N. L. Adderhold
Frances Adderhold
Paul Adderhold
J. ‘J T. Lord
Commerce
Clyde Lord
J. J. Embry
D. J Hix
Thormasville
G. T. Wilson
B. B. Davis
Athens
Plans Complete For Celebration At Zion Church
Plans are completed for the Mount Zion Pilgrim Holiness Church thirty fourth anniversary celebration seven miles south of Thomasville to be held Sunday. The church organized May 8 1908 after a tent revival. rebuilt after a fire. Speakers include Rev S M Stikeeather Rev D E Snow Mayor R L Pope Rev G A Castevens and Rev T R York the current pastor who has served 17 years.
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Thomasville
Mount Zion
S. M. Stikeeather
D. E. Snow
Virginia
R. L. Pope
G. A. Castevens
Richmond
T. R.* York
Work begins on High Point war hero board
Work started on a large sign board to honor High Point men in the armed forces. Contributions continue at a slow pace. Secretary Frank Sizemore of the Chamber of Commerce reported total raised about 388.30 of an estimated 500. Four donations of 35 came from Altrusa Club A. A. Oliver J. Ed Millis and R. C. Lindsay.
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High Point
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
Altrusa Club
A. A. Oliver
J. Ed Millis
R. C. Lindsay
First Aid Classes Slated This Evening
Civilian Defense first aid classes scheduled for tonight include three sessions at local high schools. Class 1 led by Lestie Andrews at Senior High School Cafeteria at 7 30. Class 2 taught by Harold Keams at Senior High School Gym at 7 30. Class 5 taught by Dr Philip Davis at Junior High School Gym at 7 30.
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Lestie Andrews
Harold Keamns
Philip Davis
Revival services at First Christian Church in Norfolk
Rev. J. L. Neese of Norfolk Va continues revival meetings at the First Christian Church corner Green and Tyron Streets. Services are held each evening at 7 30 with Sunday at 1 o clock when the speaker will address The Signs of the Times. At 7 20 the subject will be Seeking the Lord.
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J. L. Neese
Norfolk
First Christian Church
Green and
Tyron Streets
Neese
Information Center Hours Fixed at Selective Service Desk
Hours for the Selective Service information center, set up weeks ago to assist registrants with regular and occupational questionnaires, are now 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 3 PM, with afternoons 4 to 6 PM. Location remains 104 College Street.
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Selective Service Information Center
College Street
Shanghai Gesture and Other Film Features Listing
Archive notes show film titles and feature times from various studios. Entries include Shanghai Gesture, Twilight On The, Confessions Of Boston Blackie, Down Mexico War, with multiple duration stamps and catalog numbers across Paramount and Rialto listings.
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Paramount
Boston
Blackie
Aliens and Property Clue Puzzle From Alien Property Custodian
Puzzle line hints reveal a horizontal and vertical word list tied to the U S alien property custodian theme with clues for words like boat paddle scope and health resort among others. The grid appears as a cross reference of terms and definitions with multiple numbered entries and a few archaic or misprinted items.
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U. S
Louisiana
Myers Named New Assistant Clerk Of Court
John Albert Myers a 30 year old lawyer with Dalton and Myers was named assistant clerk of Municipal Court to succeed Captain Reitzel Jr who will report to the U S Army at Camp Croft Spartanburg 3 C Myers is a Duke University and Duke Law School graduate and has practiced in Guilford County since 1936.
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John Albert Myers
Dalton and Myers
Reitzel, Jr
United States Army
Camp Croft
Spartanburg
3. C
J. S. Ingram
D. C. MacRae
O. Arthur Kirkman
Myers
Oxford, N. GC
Gas Rationing Debates Demand Wider Coverage and Price Adjustments
A New York committee urged extending gasoline rationing nationwide and potential price adjustments or rail subsidies to offset higher transport costs. Retail leaders warned of possible bootlegging as scarcity grows, with penalties noted for violations. Berhard Baruch referenced wartime prudence while urging collective sacrifice.
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United States
New York
William Pennington
Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association
Albert Feiman
IntereCity Gasoline Association
Berhard Baruch
War Industries Board
War Stamp Dance Hosted by CIO Unions Saturday
The High Point CIO unions promoting a war stamp dance at 81144 South Main Street on Saturday night from 9 to 12. Admission is a 25 cent war stamp or three 10 cent stamps, with public invited and servicemen in uniform admitted free. Connie Jones and his Midnight Pals provide music. Proceeds support war stamp sales to encourage stamp books.
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High Point Cio
South Main Street
CIO
Connie Jones
Dean Lindley Speaks to High Point Underwriters
Dean P. E. Lindley of High Point College addressed the High Point Underwriters Association at a Main Street Methodist Church luncheon on the topic Our Country. He warned that despite vast resources, victory in the war requires belt tightening and sacrifice while noting the nation's constitutional, economic, educational, and political freedoms. L. F. Ferree presided as host and introduced the speaker as a large attendance listened attentively.
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P. E. Lindley
High Point College
High Point Underwriters Association
Main Street Methodist Church
Dean Lindley
L. F. Ferree
Y M C A Banquet Reservations Open Speaker Gov Broughton
Reservations are rapidly being made for the annual Y M C A banquet to be held Monday night at 6 30 o'clock at theSheraton Hotel with Gov J M Broughton as principal speaker Edgar Hartley Y secretary said today Reservations may be made through Hartley office Chicago Market report shows butter and egg receipts and prices with slight firming in butter.
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J. M. Broughton
Edgar Hartley
The
Sheraton Hotel
Hartley
Revival Continues at Pine and Church Streets
Revival meetings at the corner of Pine and Church Streets continue through the coming week each night except Saturday. Services start at 7 45 War Time and Sunday school is at 2 p m. Pastor in charge is O R Os' man.
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Pine
Church Streets
O. R. Os' Man
Gantts Lose Retrial in Damages Suit in Greensboro
Mrs. D. B. Buller of High Point won a $5,500 judgment against R. B. Gantt and Mrs. Ella Gantt after a Guilford Superior Court jury found she sustained injuries from a fall in a building owned by the Gantts. The case, initially awarded $4,000 before a Supreme Court remand, had been hotly contested and involved a July 1940 incident at the Arcade Building.
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Greensboro
D. B. Buller
High Point
R. B. Gantt
Ella Gantt
Guilford Superior
Gantis
Supreme Court
Butler
Sailors report US cruiser sunk after raid on Arctic route
The London Daily Sketch urged caution about April claims of a US flotilla attacked by German planes. German radio said a US cruiser took direct hits and burned, sinking after seven hours as destroyers aided survivors. The action was near North Cape on the Allied supply line to Murmansk and Archangel.
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London Daily Sketch
United States
North Cape
Britain
Muromansk
Archangel
Allied bombers harass Rabaul and Deboyne Island base
Seven aircraft joined by ten others tried to intercept long range Allied bombers aiming at shipping at Rabaul New Guinea. Allied planes returned after damaging a transport. Simultaneous raids sank an enemy seaplane and burned shore installations at Deboyne Island group in the Louisiade archipelago. Observers called the actions a tribute to prior strikes on Rabaul and noted Japanese efforts to curb the attacks.
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Rabaul
Church Social at First Methodist May meeting reports plans
The Children's Divisional meet at First Methodist Church drew thirteen attendees with Mrs. T R Ballard presiding. Devotional on Prayer by Mrs A C Lovelace preceded a business session and social hour with refreshments provided by primary department members. The Rankin Memorial Methodist Church chicken supper was cancelled due to gas rationing. My Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service met in Mt Vernon with president Mrs June Peace leading the May gathering at Mrs T O Marsh's home and a program by Miss Clem Peace Mrs Will Elder and Mrs Jerome Peace.
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First Methodist Church
Children's Department
T. R. Ballard
A. C. Lovelace
Mesdames
W. H. Enstish
Lawrence Leonard
Leonard Honeycutt
Claude York
James Montgomery
Rankin Memorial Methodist Church
MY. Vernon
Obituary: Mrs Vanie A Deaton Dies at 55 in High Point
Mrs Vanie A Deaton aged 55 died at her home 1802 Odgen Street shortly after 8 pm Thursday after years of declining health. Born August 7 1886 in Moore County she moved to this city 40 years ago. Surviving include husband J T Deaton five sons Marion Deaton Eddie Deaton R L Deaton D B Deaton James E Deaton in Army Camp Davis and other relatives. Funeral at First Pilgrim Church Saturday 2 pm with Rev O L Ruth. Burial Oakwood Cemetery. Sugar is rationed but War Savings Bonds and Stamps are not.
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Vanie A. Deaton
J. T. Deaton
Odgen Street
Deaton
Moore County
Robert
Linda Morgan Bruce
D. B. Deaton
Eddie Deaton
R. L. Deaton
Marion Deaton
Trinity
James E. Deaton
U.S. Army
Camp Davis
Roy Grissom
Earl Buck
R .C. Cochran
Albert King
A. C. Everall
High Point
G. S. Britt
Spicey Wilson
Greensboro
W. L. Coltrane
Pilgrim Church
O. L. Ruth
Oakwood
Harper Died After Boulder Trapped Cavern Student
James Harper a 16 year old cadet at a military academy died at noon after being trapped beneath a 13500 pound boulder in a cavern for 13 hours in Portland Oregon.
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Harper
Portland
Ore
James Harper
Dill Military Academy
Tomorrow Last Day To Register For School Vote
Tomorrow is the last day for special registration for a school funding election set for June 2. Registrars will operate at ten city polling places from 9 a.m. to sundown, including High Point College and multiple local schools.
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High Point College
Johnson Street
Ray Street
Elm Street
Ada Blair
Emma Blair
Brentwood
Oak Hill
Cloverdale
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Gang of Mine
Shanghai
Giae Tierney
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Chester Morru
Marriet Hillard B Figoee
Gene Autry
Mexico Way
Comeqyt
John. H. Morris
Air Raid Warden Service
New York City
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Memphis
Mobile
New Orleans
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Wilmington
State Theatre
Salem Street
Mickey Rooney
Andy Hardy
Mrs. Adderhold
Zion Church
H. P
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Draft Information Center
Gentfer
Rialto
Mexico
Wisconsin
Ial
Teesit
Uncle Sam
Axis
Underwriters Association
Chicago
Children’s
Freeport
Penney J
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Goodrich
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Loews
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US Steel
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Warner Pic AM
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Western Union
Plec & Mig
Wilko
Ile
Dy Pont
Otis Elev Vahey Woolworth
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Pac
G& EB
Etee Auto
Pac Mills
Elec
Youngs
London
Alan Kirk
Naval Intelligence
Harold S. Stark
Vannie A. Deaton
Parser Press
Caurei
Bulletin
Guilford Cleaners
English ST
North Main
Red Finn
Salis
Seward's Market
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