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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1945
Page
3
Wrisoner of War notes by Englander recounts a German officer taunting an American prisoner with a prophecy that the war would end and they would be free, while German graves for enemy commingled with trench digging and a night of captivity punctuated by a toast and uneasy exits.
Welker Cochran defeated Willie Hoppe 60-53 and 60-39 in San Francisco yesterday in a cross country billiards series. The afternoon block had 43 innings, the evening 32. The series stands Hoppe 4 375 Cochran 4 352.
Raleigh May 22 The State board of assessment heard reports on the value of railroad property in North Carolina from Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Airline Atlantic and North Carolina railroad Southern railroad and Pullman company officials. Chairman A J Maxwell said no action will be taken until hearings conclude.
Gra ham H. Andrews, Jr. resumes duties as state banking examiner after military leave granted in February 1943. Banking Commissioner Gurney P. Hood announces Andrews served as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps.
North Carolina Irish potatoes will face a producer ceiling price of 2.08 per hundred pounds starting June 1, announced by state agriculture department newsman John Winfield. Last week 132 carloads moved from eastern counties, with top grades fetching 3.50 per hundred pounds through May 15 and 3.00 through May 31.
Raleigh May 22 Lt Gov L Y Ballentine was named an honorary member of the North Carolina State College chapter of Phi Kappa Phi ceremonial welcome notes Ballentine as the first honorary member since 1934 when Judge L R Varser was chosen.
At the Guam naval air base American crews improvised wind powered washing devices to save time. The ATC on Guam grew from a 150 man unit to a full base with buildings and a hangar, built by sailors and airmen who acted as seabees. ATC evacuated thousands of patients from Marianas to Hawaii and Iwo and Okinawa through March, showcasing spontaneous problem solving.
Thomasville notes Seaman First Class Earl Jarnagin former Ragan Hosiery Mill employee on short leave from the U S S Franklin. He recounts a blaze during a Japanese attack and recalls the captain’s anger as orders were given to save the ship. After visiting relatives in Harriman, Tenn he plans a few more days at home before returning to duty.
NBC corre eng Chester Morrison says the Loch Ness monster has been seen again off the coast of Scotland, suggesting a return to normal appearances.
The Presbyterian Church in the United States will hold its fifth general assembly in Montreat from May 24 to 30. About 450 delegates from 16 southern states are expected. Assembly moderator Rev. Charles L. King will open with a sermon. Proposals include withdrawal from the Federal Council, cessation of uniting efforts of southern and northern presbyteries, and a new deliverance on dancing condemning overindulgence and lascivious dancing.
Lt. Dorus K. Cloniger U S N R of High Point North Carolina acts as acting executive officer at the naval air station in Hitchcock Texas. He is the son of Mrs Dorus H Cloniger of Lincolnton North Carolina a former president of the North Carolina collegiate press association and a Duke University and High Point College alumnus.
A member of a signal heavy construction battalion of the 13th AAF who helped build communication lines from Geneva to Pine is entering service in September 1942 and has been overseas since March 1943. Cpl. Spencer attended William Penn High School at High Point and formerly worked for the Myrtle company.
At the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center cadets are receiving aerial instruction for army air forces duties. North Carolina cadets include Max L. Collins of High Point and Forrest E. Edwards of High Point along with others from the period.
George A. McDowell son of Mrs Mamie McDowell of Trinity has been promoted from private to private first class with the 346th Field Artillery Battalion in the 91st Powder River division, a unit of the Fifth Army in Italy.
Local men Pvt Aron Smith and Pvt Vick Griffin, longtime friends before service, met recently in France for the first time in two years. Griffin serves in the infantry.
Cpl Numa Broadway son of Mr and Mrs Cicero Broadway of High Point North Carolina serves at La Senia Air Base Oran Algeria with the North African division air transport corps as an aircraft mechanic. He has been overseas nine months and attended High Point High School before enlisting in August 1942. His wife Mrs Stella M Broadway resides at 805 English Street High Point.
Pfc. Howard C. Osborne, wounded March 4 1945 in Italy, has been released from hospital care and returned to active duty. He earned the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action. Mrs. Marie Osborne of 2209 Hansel Street reports the update.
Cpl. Alvin Spencer of the 13th Air Force in the Philippines, husband of Mahaley Spencer of High Point, was awarded the badge for qualification as a motor vehicle driver.
Demion A. Campen Jr. 21 of High Point North Carolina promoted from Private to Technician Fifth Grade by his unit headquarters in the Marianas. He is a carpenter in a battalion of aviation aiding construction of a B 29 airbase in the Marianas. He graduated Hobucken High School in 1941 and joined the Army in January 1943. His father D A Campen lives at 333 Ennis Street High Point. Two brothers Robinson Campen Navy and Brinson Alcock Coast Guard also serve.
An aerial car ferry project in Southampton aims to connect the city with the Isle of Wight. The plan envisions air transport of automobiles for tourists, signaling a bold step in regional travel mobility.
New York war veteran Phil Bertalino, among 42 179 fans at Jamaica racecourse opening, won 1001.10 dollars on a $2 daily double by pairing Easy Spell and Tire Say. He credited a lucky hunch and joked about using his name for tax purposes.
Crowds in Leicester Square clog the entertainment district as an ice cream shop assigns a dedicated doorman to maintain order during peak times. The measure aims to control long lines and ensure safe access to the storefront.
To avoid cutting fabric when removing buttons, slide a comb under the button and cut the thread with a razor blade. This creates a clean release while minimizing fabric damage and preserving stitching.
An old line promotes Tromone a medical formula of vitamins and hormones for middle aged men to regain youth like zest and pleasures once known. The ad urges following label directions and notes Mann Drug and druggists stock the product.
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