High 1 Officials Meet as New Mayor Sets Tone
In a morning meeting, Mayor Arnold J. Koonce urged city department heads to work with the council and city manager. He stressed collaboration, a three point plan, and loyalty to the council as the public spoke. Adjustments to traffic signals at N Main and Lexington were ordered by J L Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dag
Arnold J. Koonce
Koonce
Rtment
Mself
Civil Ce Commission
Grover Howes
City Yes
Jones
Ncil
J Few
Yor Koonce
J. L. Perk
Deriment
N. Main and
Lexington Avenue
Warrenton Lumberman Slays Wife Son Then Succumbs
Coroner R. E. Davis reports Warrenton lumberman R. L. Young fatally wounded his wife before killing his son Ralph Deane Young and then shot himself. The son had just graduated from Wake Forest College. a daughter and another son survive. The couple had recently moved from Asheville to Warrenton, with the husband active in the lumber business near Louisburg.
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Warrenton
Oroner
R. E. Davis
Warren County
R. L. Young
Ralph Dene Young
Wake ‘Orgst College
Roner Davis
Davis
Miss Young
J. P. Young
Camp Lee
Young
Louisburg
Asheville
Legion To Meet Before Memorial Day Parade
Andrew Jackson Post 87 members are called by Commander John King to assemble Sunday at 3 15 p m. They gather at the Main Street railroad bridge to participate in the Memorial Day parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Post 87
American Legion
John King
Legion
Railroad Bridge
Main Street
Mother of Local Women Isom Dies in Walnut Cove
Mrs. L. H. Isom aged 64, mother of Mrs. C. P. Yound of 21 North Street and Mrs. C. T. Johnson of 517 Willowbrook Street, died yesterday at her Walnut Cove home. Funeral at 3 p.m. Sunday from daughter Mrs. Oscar Fall’s home. Burial in Walnut Cove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Isom
Charles P. Yound
North Street
C. T. Johnson
Willowbrook Street
Walnut Cove
Oscar Fallin
Easter and its origins in spring rites and Christian meaning
The text discusses Eastre as the goddess of light and spring, noting many Easter observances originate from pagan rites. It observes that Christian significance was attached to those rites that could not be eradicated, linking seasonal festivity to religious meaning.
Taxpayer still due June income tax installment by June 15
Greensboro report shows Charles H. Robertson stating that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue confirms no current or pending law forgives the June income tax installment. Taxpayers must pay the installment on or before June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Collector of Internal Revenue
Charles H. Robertson
N. C
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Flower Fund Returned To Firemen In Unanimous Vote
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram announced a unanimous roll call by the department that the remaining 785.82 in the flower fund was distributed back to firemen on a percentage basis. Individual shares reached as high as 18.25, with the repayment closing the fund for good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Ingram
Ingram
Milk Fund Drive Reaches Halfway Mark in First Week
High Point residents rally for the annual Milk Fund with a $725 short of the $1800 goal. Donors include Leonard Street School, Carolina Spring Corp, and multiple local families. Funds support milk distribution to underprivileged children without discrimination to race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
P. O. Box
Leonard Street
H. N. Williard
L. R. Stewart
George Lurcy
W. I. Spaugh
Emmett Orion
Oy Viokhisabhas
Carolina Spring Corp
Logan Porter
H. P. Hardin
Mayme Bundy
W. R. Campbell
A. G. Douglas Seaeivee
Fred Whitescarver
Forrest Murray
W. F. Havin
Floods Bring Mixed Fortunes Across Midwest Region
The six state flood area records higher Mississippi levels as Cairo and Beardstown brace for danger. Illinois River floods crest at 29.8 feet while Cape Girardeau and Bluff surpass old marks. Three drown in Arkansas as Army engineers say levees should hold.
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Beardstown
Ill
Ilinois
Frank Wessel
Stanley Harwick
Mississippi
Ohio
Cairo
Cape Girardeau
Arkansas River
Bluff
Ark
Arkansas
Morrillton
China Exclusion Law Warily Watched By World Leaders
Washington observers say repeal of the 1882 Chinese exclusion law could reshape U N diplomacy with China and affect postwar planning. Axis propaganda asks why the United States and Britain maintain privileges in China while Japan cites allied neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol Hill
Hawksey
United Nations
Axis
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Chungking
Japan
Burma
U. S
Britain
Chiang
Thomasville High School Honors 102 Graduates
Diplomas were awarded to 102 seniors at Thomasville High School in the largest class in local history. The ceremony featured Dr. R. K. Farrington presenting diplomas, Dr. W. C. Jackson delivering the address, and duties conducted by R. F. Lowry. Valedictorian Maxine Bland and salutatorian Lois A. Russell led the graduates, with mascots Mary Hannah Finch and Jimmie Bodie recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thomasville High School
R. K. Farrington
Mary Hannah Finch
George D. Finch
Jimmie Bodie
C. H. Bodie
W. C. Jackson
Woman's College of the
University of North Carolina
Lowry
Jackson
Billy Crofts Adams
Martha Bernice Allen
Helen Juanita Batty
Raymond Howard Bayne
Helen Elizabeth Beck
Carlie
Ernest Black
Marcia Beth Black
Ernestine Savannah Blake
Ernest Windell Blake
Thelma Maxine Bland
Nancy Joyce Bodenheimer
Sylvia Elaine Best
Vada Ree Bowers
Rena Bray
Louada Reigh Brooks
Annie Ruth Bruton
Hazel Byerly
Edward LeRoy Tingley
Doris Elizabeth Tysinger
Marie Lorene Wells
Dorothy Louise Westmoreland
Joe William Westmoreland
Julius Kyle Williams
Sally Ruth Williams
Martin Luther Yonta
Maxine Bland
Lois A. Russell
Mussolini Vows Continued Fight in Sicily and Sardinia
London dispatch reports Premier Mussolini met secretively with Fascist leaders and resolved to persist in resistance in Sicily and Sardinia to the end. Fortifications on the islands will be strengthened, anti aircraft batteries increased, and Sicily’s bomb damaged airports expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mussolini
Fascist
Sicily
Sardinia
Morocco
Associated Press
Invasion threat spurs defenses as Mussolini signs plans
The Morocco radio aired disputed claims of Allied invasion ramps or barges being attacked by Axis planes in Bizerte and Sousse harbors. With invasion threats growing, authorities weigh urgent defense steps and possible arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Mediterranean
Mussoni
Bizerte
Sousse
Department Store Fire in Asheville Damages
Firemen brought under control a blaze at Bon Marche, one of Asheville's leading department stores, after it caused damage estimated at six to eight thousand dollars yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Bon Marche
Thomasville Man Guilty On UCC Count
Thomasville reports Ed gar Elliott found guilty of falsely obtaining unemployment compensation at a Friday hearing. Elliott must repay $7 and pay court costs. Robert L. Kennedy convicted of assault and trespassing with a $25 assault fine and court costs. Willie Hedrick found guilty of simple assault with $15 and court costs. appeals granted and bonds set at $300 for each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Edgar Elliott
Elliott
Robert L. Kennedy
Willie Hedrick
Two Bid Pulls Out Definite Responses
In the Masters final session Board No. 12 sparks bidding debate. West’s best opener is two spades to force clear responses, with four no trump after two aces or three no trump with three kings, while a one spade call risks less decisive results. One hand reached six spades, but with only one bid. The opening heart lead allowed declarer to cash diamonds and ruff, then spades produced one trump trick as North erred.
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Washington
C. E. Wilson
WPB
General Electric
Mr. Wilson
J. H. Kindelberger
North American
West
East
Declarer
South
North
Riddles and quick facts mixed trivia Q&A
Questions and answers cover waterfalls Domes geography animal pelts and historic wars. The piece notes Niagara hierarchies the Dodecanese or Aegean Islands strategic aims in Greece the sea otter hunting history a baker’s dozen thirteen and the Seven Weeks War details of 1806 with Prussia versus Austria Hanover and Bavaria.
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Prussia
Austria
Hanover
Bavaria
Explanatory Mass Meeting Of Independent Boarders Sunday
Lloyd Gurley announces a mass meeting for 700 Independent Boarders Union members from 12 High Point mills at Grimes Street School Sunday at 2 pm. Judge John L. Cone will attend to explain wage increase status after War Labor Board approval. no current dispute exists, but confusion over the reduction has caused unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Gurley
Independent Boarders Union
WLB
Gurley
Beck Escapes From Chatham Prison Camp
High Point police hunt Leroy Monte Beck 19, a white man from High Point, after his escape from Chatham County prison camp. Convicted in Guilford County on four counts November 11, 1942, he received 35 years on a highway sabotage charge and shorter terms for related offenses. Beck has prior B&E convictions and was reported missing via a telegram from state investigator chief. Address on file listed as 1015 Tate Street, High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Monte Beck
High Point
Chatham County
Beck
Guilford County Superior Court
W. G. Friddle
Lester V. Chalmers
State Bureau of Investigation
Tate Street
Funeral Rites Set for Rev. J. L. Siske Sunday
Funeral services for Rev. Ivan Leslie Sisk Wesleyan Methodist minister who died after a seven week hospital stay in Morganton will be held Sunday at 4 30 p m at the Wesleyan Methodist Church with a brief service at Yow's Funeral Home beforehand Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery He was born April 30 1888 in Kansas and lived in High Point for 18 years He leaves a wife Sallie Spry five sons two daughters two sisters and three brothers plus five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Leslie Sisk
Morganton
Wesleyan Methodist
Oakwood
Yow’s
Mr. Sisk
Kansas
U. S. Navy
Arphew
Home Place
E. C. Enscore
C. D. Tilley
Winston-Salem
Arthur D. Siske
U. S. Marines
Pensacola, Fla
Winfred L
James A. Siske
Winston- Salem
Illness Claims R. W. Jones At Thomasville
Thomasville fatality R Wood Jones 60 dies after extended illness at home. Native of Davidson County he was born December 16 1882 and married Eller Ensley in 1903. Survived by wife four sons three daughters a brother three sisters and four grandchildren. Body at J.
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Thomasville
Robert Wood Jones
Davidson County
Barney Jones
Louisa Jane Murphy Jones
Pleasant Grove
John Kinley
James Stansel Jones
U.S. Army
Camp Moxie
Texas
Raeford Woodrow Jones
Camp Rucker
Ala
George Reitzel Jones
Clay Phillips Jones
Early Jones
Two A W O L Soldiers Arrested In Tville
Thomasville police arrested two AWOL soldiers yesterday. Pvt. Luther N Bailey and Pvt. Edwin Carruth of Fort Bragg were held for military authorities and returned to Fort Bragg. Also held was 10 year old James Jordan of Charlotte as the arrival of his father was awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
A.W.O.L
Ottis Koontz
Luther N. Bailey
Edwin Carruth
Fort Bragg
James Jordan
Charlotte
FE. R. Richardson
Chicago produce receipts on May 29
Chicago May 29. Butter receipts 754156 and eggs receipts 20203. no prices available as mercantile exchange was closed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mercantile Exchange
Green and Sons Funeral Home Announces Pending Services
Funeral arrangements for C Green and Sons are pending with interment planned at Zion Baptist Church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Green and Sons Funeral Home
Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
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Eads
Eastre
Midwest
The
Jack Stinnett
America
Delivrres
United States Information Bureau
U.S. Navy
NEA
UCC
McKenney
By William EB. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
South Pass
West la
North Pass
Niagara
Dodecanese
Hitler
Aegean Islands
Aegean Sea
Turkey
Greece
Aleutian Islands
Mendenhall-Thompson
Neem Street
F. J. Mickey
Forrest
High Point Savings and Trust Company
Ainting
S. Wrenn
Troy C. Jones
N. Hamilton
S. P. Howell
Oak
Loyal Order of Moose
North Main Street
Chatham
J. L. Siske
R. W. Jones
T’ville
Numa F. Reid Lodge
G. D. Davidson
Nat Walker
Fyel Flaminglasses Fite
Walgreen
Parker - Brown Lumber CO
Sit Oak Street
Credit Jewelers
S. Main ST
Sideloff Ice & Fuel CO
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