Community Chest drive nears goal in High Point
Total pledges reach 49312 with noon Saturday report. Campaign chair Ed Mendenhall says several teams have yet to file complete reports and expects final push to surpass prior year. Chest goal is 84998, needing 5686 more to meet quota as list of solicited individuals and firms is provided.
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High Point Community Chest
Ed Mendenhall
Mendenhall
Ane
J. W. Austin
Bebe’s Beauty Shop
J. T. Burrus
Alice Caldwell
Carolina Machine Works
Chaun’s School of Dancing
T. E
W. W. Preddy
Quality
O. L. Ruth
Sawyer's Stand
Seward's Market
Sheraton Hotel
Sheraton
Ernest M. Shipman
Sinclair Refining Company
Sloop
Mrs. W. R. Smith
Star Distributing Company
O. D. Stutts
E. A. Sumner
S. L. Taub
E. M. Taylor
E. C. Lovelace
Thomas Gas Generator Company
R. D. Tillson
Time Service
C. F. Tomlinson
U. S. Plywood Corp
V. L. Vail Electric Co
Vaughn Food Store
Lucy N. Volvia
E. S. Wall
W. Wray Ward
West End
West Side
J. E. Slate
J. O. Slate
T. M. Stanton
Wakefield Optical Co
Ida’s
McLeod's Esso Service
Piedmont Engraving Company
Quality Beauty
Service Craft
High Point
Woodworkers Supply Co
Cox Shoe
Astor Cafe
Blue Bird Castle
Deluxe
Eagle
Princess Cafe
Rainbow Grill
Sanitary Cafe
Victory Cafe
Noble Praigg
Royster Thurman
Off Year Election Focused On School Amendment In North Carolina
Voters in High Point Guilford County head to polls Tuesday for an off year election with a light registration but growing interest driven by the school amendment The tally includes state and county tickets with a wide slate of judges and officials and anticipated turnout around fourteen thousand Ballots open sunrise 6 30 a m and close sunset 6 30 p m local time
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High Point
Guilford County
State Board of Education
United States
Supreme Court
Superior Court
State House
L. J. Fisher, Jr
County Board of Elections
Fisher
Election Board
U. S
Josiah W. Bailey
Sam J. Morris
Walter P. Stacy
Michael Schenck
Emery B. Denny
Judges
R. Hunt Parker
Clawson L. Williams
W. C. Harriss
J. H. Clement
F. Donald Phillips
Frank M. Armstrong
Julius A. Rousseau
J. Will Press, Jr
Zeb V. Nettles
Felix A. Alley
Congress
Carl T. Durham
Hobartm. Patterson
J. Lee Wilson
Senate
D. E. Hudgins
R. B. Gantt
Shelley B. Erect
Robert Moseley
Clyde A. Shreve
Thomas Turner, Jr
Rufus M. Hayworth
Jr. C
C. Hooks
Joseph P. Shore
John C. Story
Robert E. Lowdermilk
W. C. Johnson
Ralph D. Stout
W W. Harvey
J. R.shreve, Jr
J. A. Doggett
Charles J Hunt
J. E. Millis
C R. Bowman
Dave Hodgin
B .Frank Millikan
N. MM. Cates
Paul C. Farrington
W. E. Hamden
C. C. Muse
Frank A. Ogburn
Eugene F. Seagraves
D. S. Cecil
J. B. Grogan
W. T Loving
E. A. McGee
Percy Payne
O. R. York, Jr
Constable
L. G. Ones
George M. Beck
Hayworth Urges Democrats To Vote On Tuesday
Byron Hayworth, local Democratic committee chairman, urged Democrats to vote Tuesday to support the war effort. He warned of a light turnout but expected a large turnout with encouraged voters. Precinct workers were asked to plan trips to the polls and carpool to save tires and gas.
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Byron Hayworth
Democratic Committee
Hayworth
Scrap drive in High Point ships three quarters of a million pounds
Three quarters of a million pounds of scrap metal have been shipped from High Point since the salvage campaign began. James E. Lyon, director, says much remains to be shipped and the drive will not end until every usable metal is collected. Local youths qualified for a trip to Camp Butner include Pat Thomas and others. The Junior Rangers toured during a special matinee at the Paramount theater.
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Lyon
High Point
James E. Lyon
Yasus Magers
Camp Butner
Durham
Pat Thomas
James Lovelove, Jr
Mackey Burgess
Carter Dalton Ingram
Raymond Keziah
Sandy Rankin
Rangers
Paramount Theater
North Carolina
War and postwar plans urged for High Point
High Point chambers and a Community Study Committee seek public input on stabilizing wartime conditions and shaping postwar needs. The nucleus panel, chaired by Frank J. Sizemore, aims to draft practical plans with broad civic participation, drawing on the Small Town Manual to guide local reform.
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Chamber of Commerce
High Point
Frank J Sizemore
Sizemore
Republican Rally Set at High Point Headquarters
Republican headquarters on South Wrenn Street will host a rally Monday evening at 7 30 o clock before election day next Tuesday. Chairman J M Thomas will preside urging judges, workers, watchers and car drivers to attend and a prominent speaker will deliver the evening address.
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High Point
South Wrenn Street
J. M. Thomas
Thomas
Prospectus to Land War Orders for High Point Mailed
A 108 page wartime prospectus titled Woodworking for War will be mailed to government buyers next week, detailing High Point wood and upholstered product manufacturers and 11 allied suppliers. It surveys the city’s industry, notes 1941 production topped 11.5 billion dollars, and shows facilities, equipment, and employment. The High Point Furniture & Woodworking Manufacturers Association calls the plan a strategic group effort to meet increased government demand and conserve metals.
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High Point
Chamber of i Commerce
Fligh
Annual Meet Slated For Boy Scout Council Nov 10
The Awaharrie Council sets its annual meeting for November 10 at the Sheraton Hotel in High Point with dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations are at the Boy Scout Office. Awards include three gold scoutmaster keys for five years service and required training. Silver Beaver awards to be announced the night of the event. English named program chairman. Paul Ingle to preside. nominating committee will propose council officers for next year. Public invited, reservations advised.
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Awaharrie Council
High Point
Sheraton
Ralph Harbinson
A. L. Elliott
Thomasville
Ernest Hamilton
Lexington
Blake Thompson
N. C. English
Paul Ingle
R. B. Carpenter
R. W. Garrison
Salisbury
Woodrow McKay
Scout
Tucker Made President of Phone Group Tucker Made President of Phone Group
Tucker of the North State Telephone Company was elected president of the North Carolina Independent Telephone Operators Association at a joint North Carolina and Virginia meeting in Roanoke Virginia. Robbins Tilden of High Point joined the board of directors with other officers including John Marsh Roxboro and W E Sparger Mr Airy serving as secretary treasurer.
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Royster. Tucker
North State Telephone Company
North Carolina Independent Telephone Operators Association
Tucker
North Carolina
Virginia
Roanoke
Robbins Tilden
High Point
John Marsh
Roxboro
W. E. Sparger
Mr. Airy
E. W. Olschner
Tarboro
E. O. Freman
Aberdeen
Ralph VanTrine
Durham
W. A. Carpenter
Hickory
HH. W. Dewey
Elizabeth City
Tilden
Scoutmasters and Assistants Meet in High Point District
The High Point district Scoutmasters and assistants will hold a regular monthly meeting Wednesday night at Boy Scout headquarters 106 West Washington Street. The dinner session is canceled due to the annual banquet on the 10th. Agenda includes finalizing Trek First Aid problems and final details for the November 27 and 28 Trek. attendance is urged for all scouters.
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High Point
Boy Scout Headquarters
West Washington Street
High Point District
Change in voting place announced by precinct 12
Precinct 12 voters are directed to cast ballots at 1508 Fast Green Street instead of 1910 Thst Aireen Street. J B Sharpe said the move improves convenience for residents of precinct 12 and explains the change.
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Fast Green Street
Aireen Street
J. B. Sharpe
Etrar
Sharpe
Junior Red Cross enrollment seeks full school registration
The American Junior Red Cross annual enrollment for service runs November 1-15 with a goal of 100 percent registration in High Point. Mrs. Howard Blair notes 14 million current members nationwide and 8,378 from High Point last year, with students earning funds locally and contributing to war relief through crafts, garments, and box shipments to England and to U. S. ships and institutions.
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Junior Red Cross
American Junior Red Cross
Howard Blair
High Point
Bowman Transferred To Officers Training School At Fort Benning
Corporal Sam N Bowman of 120 Montheu avenue has been sent to the officers training school at Fort Benning Georgia. The move was reported by his sister Mrs A Coke Cecil. Bowman joined the army in August and has earned honors as an expert rifleman.
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Sam N. Bowman
Montheu Avenue
Fort Benning
A. Coke Cecil
Corp. Bowman
Army
New Tires Allocations Narrow for Public Access
The rationing board secretary Mr W Nash said few new tires will be available to the general public with recapping allowed only for doctors defense workers farmers and accredited ministers. most others should not apply. Fuel oil users in 30 states have until November 23 to stock up on coupon credit as the coupon system remains extended beyond October 1.
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W. Nash
Nash
Clara Cox
Daniel Brooks
Construction Permits Reach Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty
Ten permits for building repairs and construction totaling two thousand six hundred eighty dollars were issued this week by J. KK. Ingram, building inspector. Permits went to W. D. Simmons for repairs and addition to brick store at 120 South Main Street valued at $1,000. J. R. Burton for repairs and reroofing at 809 Magnolia Street valued at $135. James A. Wilson for a frame barn and stable at 702 Kearns Street valued at $25. Johnnie Yow for repairs and new porch at 1126 Tryon Street valued at $15. W. L. Campbell for reroofing a woodshed at 1700 East Green Street valued at $15. Southern Oil Company for an addition to brick storage warehouse at 2322 English Street valued at $500. H. R. Walden for repairs and addition of a room to a frame dwelling at 303 Taylor Street valued at $40. L. L. Swaim for repairs and painting at 1409 King Street valued at $20. Clyde Foushee for repairs, reroofing and painting at 224 Hobson Street valued at $545. Neal's Auto Service for an addition to a brick building at 211 South Main Street valued at $325.
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J. KK. Ingram
W. D. Simmons
South Main Street
J. R. Burton
Magnolia
Streec
James A. Wilson
Kearns Street
Johnnie Yow
Tryon Street
Wv. L. Campbell
East Green Street
Southern Oil Company
English Street
H. R. Walden
Taylor Street
L. L. Swaim
King Street
Clyde Foushee
Hobson Street
Neal
First Of Collins Festival Series To Be Held Here Tuesday Night
The Civitan Club hosts the Collins festival at Senior High Tuesday night November 3 featuring the Victory Beplays Revue. Proceeds go to the club’s charity fund and civilian defense materials are included in the program. Season tickets cost 1.50 for four shows. single tickets 50 cents adults 35 cents students.
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High Point
Civitan Club
Times
Clyde C. Graham Williams
Alaska
Yukon
S. E. Hen
Twin Births Share Hospital in Town on Saturday
Mr and Mrs Jeff D Frazier and Mr and Mrs 8 I Knowles announced the birth of sons named Craig at the same local hospital Saturday. Both couples were born in April and both wives were Smiths before marriage.
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Jeff. D. Frazier
Knowles
Craig
Frazier
Smiths
Improved rat poison available at City Mall
A new and improved canned rat poison has been received at City Hall and will be issued on request. The supply will be kept on hand at all times and priced at twenty five cents per can with use instructions. The bait is relatively harmless to humans and pets but must be kept away from children and irresponsible persons.
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Uncle Sam
George L. Rinkin
Merchants’ Association
Edgar Snider
Junior Chamber of Commerce
J. F. Hayden
Women’s Club
P. M. Davis
Agriculture
Robert D. Davis
American Business Club
Oriana B. James
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Valette Harriss
Junior Service League
Noble T. Praigg
Chamber of Commercce
United States Department of Commerce
C. Roy Mundee
Department of Commerce
Richmond
Boy Scouts Council
Boy Scout Office
Phone Group
Red Cross
Blair
Roosevelt
Ced Cross
City Mall
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