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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1944

Page

10

Thomasville school board resignations and new appointees named

Thomasville's school board crisis ends with five city council appointees replacing resigning board members. The new slate includes C English D Finch John Arch McMillan Curtis M Fields and Prof. J N Hauss, while resignations from R K Farrington Mrs W E Tomlinson L Elliott S L Pollock and Co Rapp were accepted. Also noted is Thomas J Boswell named Great Sachem of the Red Men in Elizabeth City.

Thomasville R. F. Lowry M. T. Lambeth R. L. Pope C. English Ragan Knitting Mill Carolina Underwriter Co Textile Distributors Thompson Auto Co English D. Finch First National Bank John Arch McMillan Ruy Rev McMillan Wake Forest College Curtis M. Fields Jones Department Store Wesley Baraca J. N. Hauss R. K. Farrington W. E. Tomlinson L. Elliott S. L. Pollock and Co. Rapp Thomas J. Boswell Great Council Ider Hall Boswell Pasquotank Elizabeth City Betsey

Dr Rozzelle Speaks On What Is Your I Q At Lion Club

Thomasville special report Dr C E Rozzelle Wes leyena pastor spoke at the weekly Lions Club meeting at noon Monday His talk urged balanced growth of mind and body and urged tolerance and problem solving Joe Swicegood led the program Plans were made for a square dance at the Woman's Club Saturday night with George L Hundley named chairman of arrangements

Thomasville C. E. Rozzelle Wesleyena — Due Lions Club Rozzelle Joe Swicegood Woman's Club George L Hundley

Friddle Returns To Force As Captain After Suspension

Former police chief W G Friddle returned to the department and assumed the rank of captain at 225 per month. Acting chief C C Stoker remains in charge until a successor is named as council approves Friddle’s pay and 18 days vacation settlement. Friddle had been suspended amid conduct charges and agreed to retire as chief in exchange for the captaincy.

W. G. Friddle Anl C. C. Stoker Friddle Stoker Roy S. Braden Council J. J. Corrigan J. A. Sloop Arnold Koonce Friddie Pecs

WAC Recruiter Departs for Officers' Training at Fort Oglethorpe

Verlert, in charge of the WAC recruiting office, left today for officers training school at Fort Oglethorpe Ga. Until a new recruiter is assigned, women seeking WAC information should contact Mrs Ed Wertz, civilian recruiter, telephone 2723.

Verlert WAC Fort Ogiethorpe Ed Wertz

Black and White Ointment Promoted For Psoriasis Relief

An old advertisement touts Black and White Ointment to remove scales and relieve itching for psoriasis. It advises using antiseptic stimulating ointment and cleansing with Black and White Skin Soap as directed.

Veterans Aid Efforts Form Centralized Advisory Group

A plan to pool veterans welfare efforts calls for civic organizations to name two representatives for a veterans advisory committee. The clearing house will liaise with veterans, Selective Service Boards, and the Employment Service, guiding discharged men to civilian work and providing agency information.

Veterans’ Advisory Ralph E. Miller U.S. 1 Selective Service Boards Employment Service Miller Discha Clearing House

Missing Girl Returns Home of Own Accord

Police report 14-year-old Helen Driggers returned home of her own accord after a month away from a local theater where seen with two paratroopers. She had been staying in a nearby town and said she came home after reading her mother Mrs. Kate Driggers worried about her.

Helen Driggers Helen Kate Driggers Carter Street

Repair Permits Totaling 1455 Dollars Issued This Morning

Thirteen repair permits were issued by the building inspector today totaling 1455 dollars. Permits list names and addresses with work including painting reroofing remodeling and enlarging kitchens at properties in Shirley street West Green Street South Main Centennial Bridges and other streets.

W. B. Cox Shirley Street J W. Simmons West Green Street W. W. Wilkins EF. Green J. W. Clinard South Main Paul Nicholson Meredith Joe Hoffman Whiteoak P. B. Cavanass Centennial S. A. Caudle Bridges J. R. Burton Mangum L. R. Hartsell Ennis H. R. Rogers North Wrenn G. G. Brown

Civil Superior Court Term Here Cancelled in Guilford County

The two week civil term of the High Point division of Guilford county superior court scheduled for this week and next has been cancelled due to few cases for trial. A criminal term of superior court is set to open Monday, May 29.

High Point Division Guilford County Superior Court Superior Court

Absenteeism Costs High Point Factories Big Loss

A survey of 19 High Point plants found about 780 of 4,500 workers idle on Monday, estimating one day’s lost output at up to 25 percent in some plants and about 17 percent average, totaling several thousand dollars per worker group and impacting wartime production.

High Point High Point Committee For Economic Development Associated Industries of Senate

Red Men Final Sessions Highlight North Carolina Meeting

The Great Council of North Carolina Improved Order of Red Men and the state Pocahontas Grand Council held final sessions with over 150 representatives. About 15 Red Men candidates and many Pocahontas degree participants joined talks by council chiefs as officers were elected and a closing banquet planned at the Sheraton ballroom with toastmaster John G Carter and speaker Dr C Excelle Rozzelle.

Great Council of North Carolina Woman's Great Council Ree Pocahontas Boston Red Wing Council No. 41 Charlotte Sheraton John G. Carnter Rpal C. Excelle Rozzelle Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Woodmen Camp No 6 Holds Weekly Meeting

Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No 6 meets every Syerees night at 7 30 P M. Members urged to attend and visiting Sovereign cordially invited. John T Bruton Consult Commander Edgar C Johnson Financial Secy.

Woodmen of the World Syerees John T. Bruton Edgar C. Johnson Financial Secy

Paper collection drive announced by junior chamber

The local Junior Chamber of Commerce announced a scrap paper collection next Sunday. The canvass will cover the city area north of the railroad. South of the railroad residents with papers to donate should call 2271 between 1 and 3 PM for pickup.

Junior Chamber of Commerce

Red Men leaders visit and pledge values at noon meeting

Notables including M F Vinson Winterville and Paul Clapp Point attended a noon session with the judiciary committee and board of appeals. Major Harry Albro represented the national Improved Order of Red Men and Pocahontas Degree, asserting the group’s historic role and its 1 million members. He cited faith in God, church, school, and home as core American freedoms.

Win Yopp Wilmington M. F. Vinson Winterville Ray Swindell Washington N. C Allen Tate Graham Great Sannah James Currie Mdh LA. Satterfield Pineville L. J Pocahontas

H P Schools to Employ Fewer Teachers Next Year

Superintendent Charles F Carroll announced an 11 teacher reduction for the 1944 45 term. White elementary schools would drop from six to one teacher, with Negro elementary and high school staffs also reduced. Overall counts reflect state allotted scales based on pupil attendance.

Charles F. Carroll Carroll State Board of Education

Wave expected home for Miss Nell Hortense McDonald

Miss Nell Hortense McDonald of the U S Naval Air Station Elizabeth City is expected home today for a 10 day leave with her parents Mr and Mrs J McDonald at 822 Circle Drive.

Nell Hortense McDonald U. S. Naval Air Station LTA Elizabeth City J. McDonald Circle Drive

World’s Largest Seller St Joseph Aspirin Ad

Vintage ad touts St Joseph Aspirin as fastest strongest relief. Claims no rival beats 1 percent strength and urges demand for St Joseph Aspirin.

St. Joseph

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