Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,271,698 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

11

Oasis Shrine Spring Ceremonial Opens With Parade and Band

The Oasis Temple holds the Spring Ceremonial with 160 candidates registered by 10 AM. A 9:30 band concert at the Sheraton drew a large crowd, followed by a 11 AM parade ending at the Armory with a buffet lunch. Notables from multiple temples attended, including Julian Price and Charles Shuman.

Mystic Shrine Masonic Ec Oasis Temple Miller Sheraton Hotel Imperial Council Milwaukee Wis Tripoli Oasis Julian Greensboro Lee A. Folger Charlotte J. B Whitting Jack Burris Charles F. Shuman Imperial Post Julian Price Burris Charles L. Amos Oassis Oasis Drum and Bugle Corps Main Street Post Office East Green Wrenn Street Wrenn East High Street Main English Street English Armory Shriners Southern Furniture Exposition War Department Tomlinson's Antiqueology Westigh Street Masonic Temple Potentate Noble M. F. McNeill C. K. Proctor Oxford D. A. Morris Durham Noble H. P. Ross Noble Marcus Carpenter Sudan Temple North Carolina M. E. Hoffman Asheville Lee Folger Chi ‘S Hospital Greenville N.C Robert W. Flack San Diego

Farmer dies from gunshot wound in Oxford

Enoch Woodlief aged 39, a farmer, died in a hospital in Oxford after a gunshot wound. Coroner W D Bryan stated the wound was related to personal safety and no inquest will be held.

Oxford Enoch Woodlief W. D. Bryan

Peacock Station Barred From Retailing Gasoline

In Winston Salem on May 18, the Peacock service Station at 101 North Wrenn Street High Point owned by J. R. James and run by A. R. Peace was barred from selling gasoline for the duration after a hearing. OPA Commissioner Clem ent Sutton cited counterfeit gasoline coupons as a major offense, warning Peace could face federal indictment for perjury. The ruling adds to suspensions of several High Point stations including Bakers Esso and North Main Pure Oil as more cases were heard.

Winston-Salem Peacock North Wrenn Street High Point J. R. James A. R. Peace Clement Sutton Office of Price Administration OPA Ralph V. Kidd High Int Bakers Esso North Main Street Star North Main Sutton

Rotary Luncheon Speaker Urges Club Visits Abroad

W. Chase Idol the May Rotary program chairman spoke to local Rotarians on visiting other clubs to observe their varied programs and activities. Four members P C Smith J A Eshelman Edgar Hartley and Roy Braden shared experiences from Nebraska to Florida with visitors R Charlotte Lawrence Matton Jr and Herman Daffron also present.

W. Chase Idol Rotary Idol P. C. Smith

Missing Ford of Fleete Lewis Reported Stolen

A black Ford owned by Fleete Lewis of 211 Montheu Avenue disappeared from its parking spot in front of the Sheraton hotel this morning. Police say Lewis parked it there for safety and returned to find it gone. he filed a theft report immediately.

Fleete Lewis Montheu Avennue Sheraton Hotel Lewis

Stations Suspended After Short Hearings Near Winston-Salem

Individual filling stations in Winston Salem and nearby towns faced suspensions for varying durations during hearings held over the past two and a half days. Authorities reviewed compliance, with penalties ranging from temporary shutdowns to probationary periods.

Winston-Salem

R T Clemmons 58 Dies at Home in Thomasville

Ro bah Thomas Clemmons, 55, died at his home at 108 Highland avenue this morning. He was born September 26, 1888 in Forsyth County, lived in Thomasville nine years, worked at Thomasville Chair Company, and belonged to Main Street Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow Mary Crews, son Linville Clemmons, daughter Doris Fraylick, his mother, and a grandson. Body to be removed tonight at seven. funeral plans incomplete pending his daughter’s arrival.

Thomasville Robah Thomas Clemmons Highland Avenue Clemmons Forsyth County Elms Mary Pendry Clemmons Thomasville Chair Company Main Street Methodist Church Mary J. Crews Linville Clemmons Doris Fraylick Virginia Beach

Huntington honors H C Wrenn with funeral rites

H C Wrenn of Huntington West Virginia died last Saturday after six weeks illness. Survived by widow two sons and parents from Franklinville. Funeral held in Huntington with brother O G Wrenn and Mrs Wrenn attending. He managed Imperial Ice Cream in Athens Ohio and Huntington and belonged to Rotary American Legion and Twentieth Street Baptist church. He had four brothers and three sisters listed in the notice.

H. C. Wrenn Huntington W. Va O. G. Wrenn Twentieth Street Baptist Church William James W. H. Wrenn Franklinville High Point G. W. Wrenn Dallas Tex L. E. Wrenn Williamson Sybrant Pell Norfolk Joe Comer

Bootleg Still Captured Near Boone's Cave

Special to The Enterprise. Thomasville May 18 Deputies Green Beck Graves and Federal Officers Rat ledge Williams captured a 200 gallon steam still near Boone's Cave in Boone township Davidson county. Paul Theodore Sharpe and two Aldridge men were arrested charged with manufacturing whiskey along with 4 250 gallons of wash 15 gallons of whiskey 294 one gallon jugs 11 big boxes and 22 barrels seized in the operation.

Thomasville Davidson County Jesse Green T. C. Beck Graves Fred Ratledge Williams Boone Township Boone's Cave Paul Theodore Sharpe Aldridge

Permits Issued For Repair Alterations In High Point

Repair permits totaling 1145 issued today in High Point with two for businesses. Wachovia Bank Trust Department at 641 North Main reroof and repairs 350. W D Simmons Sr shoe store at 120 South Main 115. Dwellings permits: Claude Lambe 302 Steele 300. W M Sikes 320 Avery 50. N E Russell 602 Centennial 130. J W Mooney 208 Barker 200.

Trust Department Wachovia Bank North Main Street W. D. Simmons, Sr South Main Street Claude Lambe Steele Street W. M. Sikes Avery Street N. E. Russell Centennial Avenue J. W. Mooney Barker _ street

Braden to Teach At Calvary Methodist Class

Roy S. Braden City Manager will be guest teacher this Sunday at 10 o clock during the Manley Bible Class service at Calvary Methodist lecture hall.

Roy S. Braden Manley Calvary Methodist

Purple Heart Awarded To H. P. Man

Lt general Mark W Clark cited Pvt Clarence Ray Stanford of the 1st Ranger Battalion for conspicuous gallantry and wounds at Anzio beachhead on December 12 1943. Stanford, from High Point, joined in August 1942, overseas since April 1943. Wife Gwendolyn Templeton resides at 246 Boulevard Avenue. Previously with Mann and Leonard drug stores. After three months hospital care he remains in service in Italy.

504Th Parachute Infantry Mark W. Clark 1St Ranger Clarence Ray Stanford Anzio Pvt Stanford High Point Gwendolyn Templeton Boulevard Avenue Mann and Leonard Drug Stores Italy

Forty-Three Men Sent To Camp By Board Four

Forty three white men left for induction into the Army at Fort Bragg as announced by draft board No. 4 chief clerk Jere Sloan. The list names Lawrence Washington Miller through Jacob Astor Davis with multiple middle initials and surnames.

Fort Bragg Jere Sloan Lawrence Washington Miller Arthur Lee Copeland Jack Albert Marley Gilbert Wilson Martin Lee Hill James Thurman Sparks Arthur Woodrow Blair Roy Cornelius New William Isaac Carroll Harold Isaac Hodgin Charles Norman Cromer Charles Herman Stephens Gaston North Smoot Robert Edward Gray Walter Elwood Hicks John Harris Welborn Harold Edward Meredith Lawrence George Coney James Luther Fagan Horace Daniel Allred Walter Bryson John Euel McCombs Melvin Buddy Nulin Dallas Ray Denndktie Roy Holton Williams Cecil Paul Zier Walter Fenwick Ulman iMiller L. Dunlap Charles Edward Shean Roy James Dennis Owen Marshall Childress Carl Landis Hilliard John Walter Hill Richard Allman Gill John Th

R C Cochrane Dies on Way to Hospital

Robert Clarance Cochrane aged 46 died suddenly while being taken to a local hospital at 10 30 today. He worked at the Sheraton Shoe Repair for years and lived at 806 Prospect Street. Survived by wife Louise Denton Cochrane and three daughters Ruth Brooks of Greensboro Dorothy and Virginia Cochrane of High Point. Three sons Robert Jr Daniel Field Augusta Ga Paul overseas and Sherman of High Point. Funeral arrangements incomplete with body at Yowg's funeral home.

Robert Clarance Cochrane Sheraton Shoe Repair Prospect Street Louise Denton Cochrane Ruth Brooks Greensboro Dorothy Virginia Cochrane High Point Robert, Jr Daniel Field Augusta Paul Sherman Yowg

Dean Lindley Delivers Multiple Senior Addresses

High Point College figure Dean P. E. Lindley travels North Carolina this spring delivering commencement and baccalaureate talks. Highlights include Ruffin High School on May 13 and Shoals High on May 7, with other stops at Leaksville First Methodist and Reidsville Lindsey Street church. He emphasizes true Americanism and individual responsibility to youth.

P. E. Lindley High Point College Ruffin High School First Methodist Leakavillé Lindsey Street Reidsville Shoals High School Seagrove New Garden School Lindley Biscoe High School Allen Jay High School Dean Lindley North Carolina

SGT COPLEY RETURNS TO FORT JACKSON

William A. Copley has returned to Fort Jackson South Carolina after a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs W A Copley and Billy Copley of 2008 English street He recently came back from two years service in Trinidad.

Sgt. Copley William A. Copley Fort Jackson S. C W. A. Copley Billy Copley English Street Trinidad

Clothes for Russia Drive Nets 11200 Pounds in High Point

High Point residents donated 11 200 pounds of clothing for Russian civilians during a drive. School Superintendent Charles F. Carroll announced the collection gathered through public schools has been packed and shipped to New York. He credited the city’s effort to Russian War Relief Inc. and thanked the community for its generous response.

High Point Charles F. Carroll New York Carroll Russian War Relief, Inc

Commando Kelly Funds Gift For Mother And Brother

Charles Edward Kelly has set up a trust for his mother Irene Kelly and his 11 year old brother Daniel. The initial deposit of 15000 dollars came from a national magazine for his life story. While he remains in military service the fund’s income goes to his mother and to Daniel if she dies.

Pittsburgh INS Charles Edward Commando

John W. Fouts Dies at 78 in Thomasville After Illness

John Wesley Fouts 78 retired farmer of Thomasville Route 2 died at home Wednesday night after a long illness. Survived by wife Mary Jane Clodfelter and children Raymond Black Lexington Route 23 C F Myers F E Cosman Howard Fouts Harrison R Fouts all of Thomasville Route 2. Brother Frank Fouts Thomasville Route 2. Sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 4 pm Liberty Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery

Thomasville John Wesley Fouts Rt. 2 Davidson County Mary Jane Clodfelter Raymond Black Lexington C. F. Myers F. E E. Cosman A. Howard Fouts Harerison R. Fouts Frank Fouts Thomesville Liberty Baptist Church

Cream That Soured Finds Use In Several Dishes

A pantry trick uses cream that has soured in potato soup for cooking squash and sauerkraut or goulash. The tangy dairy can add depth to dishes while reducing waste and adding a unique sour note.

Kidney Health and Pain Relief Pill Ad Text

A fragmented ad claims backache leg pains stem from kidneys failing to remove waste. It promotes a pill that supposedly clears poisons, improves energy, and eases frequent urination with a bold promise of quick relief.

Nature

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oasis Shrine Temple A. Yous Angels -Y Mercy Life C. J. Cummings R. L. Brinson Sarah Sears J. J. Groome, Jr Anna Tomlinson Pauline Douglas Bob Amos Willis Slane English Motor CO Washington St R.T. Clemmons Bud Jimmy Hat Joe Gazzam Philadelphia Bootleg Boone’s Cave Braden Purple Heart H. P. Man R.C. Cochrane Private Russia John W. Fouts Val Uyak Clothing Company
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication