High Point voters report orderly turnout in busy primary
Voting in High Point was orderly and fairly heavy with early estimates around 3,300 ballots. The gubernatorial race drew attention as Cherry or Lind could win here while Hoey and Morrison were seen as closely matched for U.S. Senate. Local races showed Ballentine favored for lieutenant governor and Crissman expected to win the house seat amid scattered support for Cave ness Younce Moseley and McAnally. County contests ran strong with Treasurer Johnson facing moderate opposition and W T Loving drawing Republican focus on a justice of the peace race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Terest
Cherry
VU. S
Ballentine
Penney
High Pointer
Crissman
House of Representatives
Caveness
Younce
Moseley
McAnally
Johnson
W. T. Loving
Major Presnell Visits Here From Camp Claiborne
Maj. Tom Presnell formerly of Asheboro now stationed at Camp Claiborne La. visited relatives in Greensboro this week and is brother in law of Mrs. Edgar O. Johnson 1104 Blain street this city.
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Tom Presnell
Asheboro
Camp Claiborne
Sailor Mack Gallimore On Furlough From Navy Duties
Seaman Mack Gallimore formerly of Denton now serving in the United States Navy at Norfolk Virginia is on furlough with his parents and relatives. He served in the southwest Pacific before moving to Atlantic shore duty as a cook on large naval vessels and recalled moments when Japanese bombs forced him to abandon his stew and dive for cover.
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Mack Gallimore
Denton
United States Navy
Norfolk
Seaman Gali
Southwest Pacific
Atlantic
Pacific
Brothers in Service Hero Hinkle brothers serve across seas
Pilot Officer William C. Hinkle of the RCAF left for New York City on route to Lachins Canada to await instructions for active duty in England. His brother Cpl Winford L. Hinkle, machine gun squad leader in the infantry, has safely reached England per a commendation received by his wife Helen Marshall of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Hinkle
RCAF
New York City
Lachins
Canada
England
Cpl
Winford L .Hinkle
Helen Marshall
Hinkle
74 Diplomas Awarded In Thomasville High School
Graduation exercises in the Thomasville High School auditorium honored 74 diploma recipients. Duke University professor B G Childs gave the address as N C English handed diplomas. Twelve grade graduates who delayed also received diplomas. Commencement marshals included Clinton Ingram and Betty Lou Phillips among others.
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Thomasville
B. G. Childs
Duke University
N. C. English
Elma Elizabeth Bumgarner
Orion Meade Burton
Sylvia Gray Cagle
William Archie Carmichael
Charles Rex Childers
Billy Gray
Clodfettier
Charles Ervin Clontz
Betty Rose Crawford
Theodore Lee Davis
Eleanor Marion Dillon
Joseph Jacob Fowler
Margaret Payne Freedie
Clyde Clifton Fritts
Thomas Joseph Gardner
Mary Marie Godfrey
Shirley Lavina Harris
Cecil Prevette Hiatt
Helen Elizabeth Hill
Patsy
Mary Kathryn Williams
Doris Elizabeth Wilson
Dora Nell Workman
Jack Franklin Workman
Lawson Martin Wright, Jr
Reba Joyce Yokeley
Jack Gilliam
Auli “Don Myers
Leon Meyers
Vernon Gabe
Clinton Ingram
Betty Lou Phillips
Helen Anne Reid
Joan Hassler
Bill Jarrett
Bill Lloyd
Guilford County Realty Transfers in High Point Township
A series of property transfers listed in Guilford County records includes Glen Lambert and wife transferring to Mrs Chine R Fowler and J M Fowler a lot on Highway 68, and multiple transfers among R and Munsucker, Hoover, Mitchell, and others across multiple subdivisions and developments in High Point area. County records show exchanges involving Jonneon lands, Barker subdivision, Westward Development, Oak Hill park, and Oak Hill adjacent parcels.
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High Point Township
Glen Lambert
Chine R. Fowler
J. M. Fowler
High Point Mortgage and Investment Corporation
Sheraton Hill
Wade Shoak
C. C. Hoover
Barker Subdivision
Frank
United Holding Corporation
High Point Paper Box Company
Park Street
John Miles
W. A. Bailey
Lowe
William H. Rigby
Maude Madden Thomas
West Farrise Avenue
Thomas W. Sprinkle
J. W. Johnson
Willowbrook Street
Bessie Smith
Howard L. Arney
Five Points
M .L. Sechrest
Owen Reese
Forest Hill Drive
M. L. Sechrest
Martha Hamilton
W. F Mitchell
Westward Development Company
High Point
W. BE. Mitchell
H. Washburn
W. E Mitchell
M. J. Zett
O. L. Rowland
Oak Hill Park
Filling Station Owner Reports Possible Counterfeit Gas Coupons
A North Main Street filling station operator turned in two A gasoline coupons from a local rationing book to the rationing board. J F Jones said he would send the tickets to the Charlotte OPA district office for verification. He believed the marks were blurred but not clearly counterfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
J. F. Jones
Jones
Charlotte Opa
Thomasville Scout Court of Honor Set for Monday
The Thomasville district Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held in the city hall court room on Monday May 29 at 8 o clock. The event drew a large turnout in the past and similar attendance is expected with about 47 percent of eligible Scouts receiving awards. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Boy Scout
City Hall Court Room
O’ Love
Oak View School Holds Final Exercises
Oak View eighth graders presented a program at the school Thursday night as part of commencement exercises. The event featured music and awards with several students named for participation and marshals listed, including Marie Rock and A H King among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak View School
Fation
Marie Rock
A. H. King
Amaryllis Ann Anderson
Vivian Florence Baisey
Clarice Evelyn Clinard
Joyce Jean Dawkins
Margaret Elizabeth Glidwell
Anna Pauline Guyer
Dolly Ann Hedgecock
Joseph Ray Blackburn
James Edmond Ferrell
Charles Grayson Hodge
Harmon Franklin Lehman
Mary Lee Jackson
Alice Marie Rook
Sadie Belle- Slate
Doris Elmina Stamey
Doris Marie Stone
Irma Ellen Townsend
Betty ——— Willis
Raymond Arnold Meredith
Judson Hall Ruth
Billy LaVerne Saunders
Houston Erickson Sloan
Collene Allen
Almeda Campbell
Shirley Forbis
Joyce Winfrey
Darrel Crater
Raymond Hayworth
Samuel Hedgecock
Jackie Mitchell
Bworth
Aoin
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Mary Jester In Lebanon
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Jester 62 of Rt. 4 will be held at Lebanon Methodist church Sunday at 4 pm with Rev. O L Easter and Rev Edw Suits officiating. Burial in Lebanon cemetery. Jester survived by husband Wm P Jester four sons two daughters and several relatives. Also notices of divorce filed by Elizabeth F Michael from H M Michael in clerk’s office after two years separation.
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Mary E. Jester
Rt. 4
Lebanon Methodist Church
O. L. Easter
Edw. Suits
Rankin Memorial Methodist Church
Lebanon
Guilford County
W. W
Keziah Welch Guyer
Wm. P. Jester
Clayborn
Paul
Arnold
High Point
Cecil Burton
Pleasant Garden
W. W. Guyer
Greensboro
H. D. Guyer
W. N. Guyer
Martinsville
W. B. Durham
J. O. Crawford
Elizabeth F. Michael
H. M. Michael
Presbyterians Rule Deity of Christ a Council Issue
Chicago May 27 The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States today opposed Presbyterian membership in the Federal Council of Churches unless the council bars denominations that do not affirm the deity of Christ. Church officials said the action followed moves by sects denying Christ’s divinity seeking council membership.
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Chicago
General Assembly
The
Presbyterain Church
United States of America
Federal Council of Churches
Council
Miss Kearns Heads Methodist Youth In High Point
Miss Carlene Kearns of Main Street Methodist church was elected president of the High Point Methodist Youth Fellowship at Wesley Memorial church. Remaining officers include Aliene Smith vice president Mary Brown secretary Bettie Lou Nance treasurer Lucille Shelton publicity and chairmen Marjorie Payne worship Louise Griffith world fellowship Ruth Russell recreation Mildred community service. Two members, Kearns and Parrish, will serve on Caravan teams this summer with training in Pennsylvania and Indiana.
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Carlene Kearns
Main Street Methodist Church
High Point Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wesley Memorial Church
Lucille Shelton
Ward Street
Aliene Smith
Wesley Memorial
Mary Brown
Calvary
Bettie Lou Nance
Main Street
Marjorie Payne
First Church
Louise Griffith
World Fellowship
Ruth Russell
Calvary, Recreation
Mildred
Trinity
Hgh Point
Kearns
Parrish
National Church Board of Education
Miss Kearns
Pennsylvania
Miss Parrish
Indiana
Mrs Welborn Suffers Shock In Auto Crash
Mrs. J W Welborn age 57 of 121 Thurston street suffered severe shock after a collision at the Johnson street Farris avenue junction with a car driven by William Curtis Collins 24 of 1714 Kivett drive. Police said Collins slowed for the intersection while driving straight down Farris avenue.
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J. W. Welborn
Thurston Street
John W. Welborn
William Curtis Collins
Kivett Drive
Johnson Street
Farris Avenue
Welborn
Collins
Two More City Employes Offer Resignations
Two resignations announced in the city. R S Long, assistant city accountant since May 1937, has accepted a job with Carolina Upholstery. H W Bencini, fireman fourth class since April 1943, resigns June 1 to join Adams Millis Corp for fewer hours and more pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Long
Carolina
Lake Crowe
Civil Service
H. W. Bencini
Adams Millis Corporation
Fire Department
Paper Collection In Thomasville Sunday May 28
Thomasville Junior Chamber of Commerce votes to hold another scrap paper drive on Sunday May 28 canvassing all streets after noon. Residents are asked to place scrap paper magazines and cardboard in front of homes. Kenner Amos of High Point NC junior chamber guest speaker reports on district clubs and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kenner Amos
High Point
North Carolina
Diesel Engineering Building Dedication at State College
Raleigh May 27 Navy training facility at N C State College dedicated yesterday. Admiral E L Cochrane head of the Bureau of Ships and Gov J M Broughton spoke as the $175000 structure was funded from the state emergency fund.
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Raleigh
N. C. State College
Navy
E. L. Cochrane
Bureau of Ships
Gov. J. M. Broughton
Collision on Johnson Street Damages Two Cars
Police said a driver collided with Collins on Johnson Street causing damage to both cars totaling about 875 dollars. The incident prompted inquiries into the cause and property impact.
American Bulldozer Conquers Littoria City Again Pride Of Mussolini
American troops liberated Littoria in the Pontine marshes after German withdrawal. Capt. Joseph Lombard bridged canals to link beachhead with the Fifth Army, enabling a British American scouting party to enter unopposed. Civilians greeted Allied forces as 30 foot mural of Mussolini remained intact and loot filled German billets. enemies stripped of furniture food and wine.
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Littoria
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Pontine
Joseph Lombard
Hartford
Conn
Fifth Army
Stephen, Rossetti
Charlestown
Mass
Fascist Party
Mussolini
Sur
Local man sentenced suspended for emergency labor law violation
Robert Emmons was convicted in Thomasville court of violating emergency labor laws. Judge Howard Steed imposed a six month sentence suspended on the condition he remain employed at least 35 hours weekly and pay court costs. Also noted is a Navajo men’s use of red ochre and mutton tallow as a beauty cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Robert Emmons
Howard Steed
Emmons
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Guarente
Minnie Lee
Steed
Tris James
Helen Wright
Betty Trotter
Pauline Hedgecock
Princess Beauty Shop
Main St
Telyon
P. P
N. L. Garner
Nat Walker
Eves
Walgreen
Conce Pibonce
Sherwin Williams
Cooper
Reed Supply CO
Thomasville, N
High Point Road
Trade St
Paramount Presents
Era Serree
Capitoll
Edward Arnold
Roland Young
Hillary Brooke
Porter Hall
Guilford County Realty
T‘ville Scout
Anzio
Mrs. Mary Jester
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Johns-Manville
Oak Street
Benjamin Moore
Christ
Methodist
State College
Folsom
Joseph F. Santiano
Johnstown
DR. J. GC. McCoy
Security Bank
Rogers
Ieee
OOSS
Ise
Ruby
S. Main
Dr. Thomas Chiropractor
W. Green
Frances-S
Palmist & Life Adviser
Trailer North Main City Limits
Main
Washington Streets
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AACL
Washington
Fiat
High Point Steam Laundry
Wrenn Street
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