City Schools Observe American Education Week
High Point schools join nationwide American Education Week from November 7 to 13 under the theme Education For Victory. Parents and adults are invited to visit schools. programs emphasize World Understanding Work Air Age wartime citizenship and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Anna Mendenhall
Mary Washburn
Ada Blair
Christine Ray
Pearl Bumgarner
Brentwood
Emily Commander
Cloverdale
Winifred Bodie
Elm Street
Mary Grace L. Clark
Emma Blair
Iris Hicks
Agnes I. Wardell
Johnson Street
Lillia Mann Bell
Oak Hill
Georgia Thayer
Frances Casey
Ray Ston
Nina DeBruhl
William Penn High
Ethel Wilson
Fairview
Mary Gilmer Williams
Leonard Street
Willie Mae Boyd
American Legion
National Education Association
U. S. Office of Education
National Congress of Parents
Delivery Boy Held Up Near Parkway
Leon Chambers a neighborhood delivery boy for Mann No. 2 drug store was held up and robbed of 85 and his flashlight while riding a bicycle in the 300 block of Parkway. He described two Black youths who restrained him with a handkerchief. no arrests were made at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann No. 2
Parkway
Leon Chambers
Daniel Brooks
Leon
Humane Society Meeting at Sheraton in High Point
The Humane Society of High Point held a Monday night meeting at the Sheraton with President Mrs Val ette J Harris presiding. Miss Evelyn Boyd presented proposed by laws and constitution which were adopted after minor changes. Dues were set at 5 to 10 dollars for contributing members and 1 dollar for active adult and junior members. The group recently toured Raleigh to study the Raleigh Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A wire runway for dogs at the city pound was completed. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society of
High Point
Sheraton Hotel
Valette J. Harris
Evelyn Boyd
Raleigh
J. Oliver Poindexter
Raleigh Society For
City
Civitan Club Hosts Marimba Trio at Meeting
The Civitan club invited a marimba trio Lucy Hayworth Charlotte Zimmerman and Betty Lewis with Carey Davis at the piano to perform The World Is Waiting For the Sunrise Love's Old Sweet Song The Bells of St Mary Juanita and The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers Dr Tom Zimmerman ram committee chairman introduced the musicians Hal Griffin of Pittsburgh Pa attended as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Club
Lucille Hayworth
Charlotte Zimmerman
Betty Lewis
Carey J. Davis
St. Mary
Veterans Make Poppies For Sale In Welfare Drive
Disabled veterans of the VFW assemble about 50 000 Buddy poppies weekly for the annual sale to be held here Saturday. S. F. Suttenfield chairs the drive and notes nominal wages are paid to workers. All proceeds fund welfare and relief for veterans and their dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Suttenfield
Suttenfield
Morgenstern Promoted To Major In Army
The War Department announced the promotion of Maj. George Earl Morgenstern of High Point to major from captain. Morgenstern resides at 711 Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Department
George Earl Morgenstern
High Point
Maj. Morgenstern
Fourth Street
Court sentences two in special session for fornication
Ella Mae Dunn aged 20 and Fay Leach aged 22 were sentenced to 60 days each by Judge D C McRae after police arrested the couple at 304 Price street during a special municipal court session held because the civil term of the superior court is occupying the usual courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Ella Mae Dunn
Fay Leach
D. C. McRae
Price Street
Mining Find Under Colorado Viaduct Nets Nearly $1300
Three youths found $700 in bills wrapped around $100 in silver beneath a Colorado Springs viaduct. Ray Spann and William Simpson, two workmen who dug up $250 there a year earlier, followed and recovered another $240. Total nearly $1,300 unearthed from the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ray Spann
William Simpson
Loopholes In Audit Being Tightened By Commissioners
Greensboro officials began action to tighten county audit loopholes after a $4000 shortage was found. The A M Pullen Company of Raleigh will answer six questions on internal controls and safeguards in tax, clerk of court, register of deeds, and fiscal records. Estimated two weeks at $25 daily. An immediate successor for Lee A Stafford to tax office decisions rests with Troy Short and a taxation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
A. M. Pullen Company
Raleigh
Carl K. Mahler
Board of County Commissioners
Mahler
Register of Deeds
Lee A. Stafford
Troy R. Short
J. A. Doggett
R. C. Causey
Vittorio Emanuele May Abdicate Italy to Permit Government
Italy faces a potential royal abdication as Premier Badoglio presses King Vittorio Emanuele to yield the throne to allow a representative government. Sforza and Croce reportedly back a regency for the Prince of Naples, while the national liberation front favors a republic. Badoglio aims for a coalition spanning all opinions, including communists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Vittorio Emanuele
Pietro Badoglio
Naples
Carlo Sforza
Badoglio
Remai
Bendetto Groce
National Liberation Ront
Sforza
Croce
Rpin
Umberto
National Liberation Front
Prince Umberto
Real estate transfers in Guilford and surrounding townships
Guilford County records show transfers across High Point, Morehead and Gilmer townships. Transfers involve Prudential Insurance to Garnett Fallenstein, Rhodes Furniture, Metropolitan Life, and multiple couples, with lots on West Russell Wade Coggins, South Greene Street, Pomona road and Scott avenue, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
Prudential Insurance Company, of America
Garnett T. Fallenstein
Lola Fallenstein
Russell Street
Wade Coggins
W. M. Blackmon
G. L. Taylor
Nannie L. Shelton
L. Howard Rich
Dave Baker
Morehead Township
R. L. Hollowell
A. J. Cox
Cleveland
Wharton Streets
A. C. Davis
Mildred B. Levine
O. R. Morgan
S. A. Hodgin
City of
Pomona Road
Scott Avenue
J. H. Armfield
Rhodes Furniture Company
South Greene Street
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
C. W. Irvin
N. A. Irvin
Gilmer Township
Max Rieves
Ruth A. Parrish
Arlington Park Subdivision
E. J. Stadiem
J. D. Bayle
Chestnut Street
Banner Bishop
Police recover one stolen truck in High Point chase
High Point police recovered a stolen Arnold Stone truck from Greensboro parked at the High Point Boiler and Tank yard for two days. Officers checked Greensboro police who confirmed the theft. A Royal Baking bread truck from Raleigh passed a South Main street foot patrolman but was not recovered after a failed chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Arnold Stone Company
Greensboro
High Point Boiler and Tank Company
Royal Baking Company of
Raleigh
South Main Street
57 Negroes Sent Off By Draft Boards
Local draft boards sent 57 Negroes off for induction this morning. Board four took 47, with 18 listed as fathers, while board five reported five men failed to report. Inductees from board five include Walker Lon Evan and others. board four selections include James Hillard Coleman and a long list of draftees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board Five
Walker Lon Evan
James Simpson, Jr
Roscoe Friday
Mack Lewis Weaver
Earl Thomas
Local Magicians Present Three Free Shows Across Piedmont
The Piedmont Society of Magicians staged three free legerdemain exhibitions yesterday. Before about 400 Mills Home children Thomasville then 100 at Salvation Citadel and 50 at Guilford County Marium audiences watched with strong attention. The group invites amateur magicians and groups to join or request no cost performances with all equipment supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Amateur Magicians
Ont Society of Magicians
Leger
Dermain
Mills Home
Thomasville
Salvation Citadel
Guilford County
Marium
Piedmont Society
Piedmont
Woman Declines Sale After Hunter’s Shot Pheasant Drops
Leola Pennsylvania Mrs Leah Bush ong watches a pheasant drop at her feet from a hunter’s shot near her home and tells a traveling butcher wagon shopper “no sale” as she captures the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola
Leah Bushong
Pamphlets Distributed In Home Front Pledge Drive
Hundreds of black workers in the Citizens Service Corps distribute pamphlets prepared by the Exchange Club under three headings Inflation Threatens Ruin Mad Scramble and Fight the Enemy. The leaflets urge purchases of war bonds, explain inflation risks, support rationing, and call households to sign a pledge to curb black market activity. The house-to-house campaign will soon begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Service Corps
Exchange Club
OPA
Domino the Dalmatian Rejoins Army After Escape
Domino a dalmatian captured while being crated for shipment to a training center is back in service. Wil laim Dye the city dog catcher receives credit for returning the K-9 recruit to the country’s military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls
Idaho
Domino
Redit
Willaim Dye
BTC 10 Proving Popular for City Cars and Trucks
A second city vehicle ended up at BTC 10 army camp in Greensboro. A flat bed truck from the parks department disappeared this morning and later surfaced at the camp with a soldier asleep in the cab. Sunday a patrol car stolen near city hall was recovered near BTC 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BTC 10
Greensboro
Parks and Playgrounds Department
City Hall
Thomasville Man Charged With Driving Drunk Here
Police arrested Frank Wray 22 of route two Thomasville on operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving without a license with bond set at 500. A car driven by E M Venabie 39 of route one Centennial avenue rolled over last night with no charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wray
Route Two
Thomasville
E. M. Venabie
Route One
Centennial Avenue
Venabie
Marsh Leaves UNC Infirmary After Injury
Gilbert Marsh Jr former High Point football star was dismissed from the University of North Carolina infirmary today after injuries suffered in the Carolina-N C State game last Saturday. The Tar Heel linesman was hurt in the third quarter when several State players collapsed on him during a tackle. Marsh is a first year student and son of Mr and Mrs A G Marsh of Ferndale Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Marsh, Jr
High Point
University of North Carolina
Marsh
University
A. G. Marsh
Ferndale
Stabilization Records Being Checked in Raleigh Area
War manpower commission representatives A P Honeycutt and H B Griffin review local firms records to verify compliance with the employment stabilization plan. Mrs Rachel Shipplett of the U S Employment Service says form letters requesting written notices were mailed earlier. Stabilization became effective May 15 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P. Honeycutt
H.B. Griffin
War Manpower Commission Representaives
Raleigh
Rachel Shipplett
U.S. Employment Service
High Point VFW Post 619 Meeting Set for Armistice Day
High Point VFW Post 619 will hold its regular meeting with candidate obligations for new members. Joe Boo ns is listed for an armistice day program planning session. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point V. F. W
Joe Boons
Jeep and Soldiers Sought After High Point Incident
High Point police chase continues for four soldiers and a jeep after a statewide broadcast notes intoxication and armed status. A lone corporal is detained. MP later identifies him as a dispatch rider.
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High Point
BTC-10
Greensboro
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N. Mato
New England Mutual
L. F. Ferree
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company of
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First Chartered Mutual Life Insurance Company
America
Humane Society
Sheraton
Civitans
Negroes
Tore
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
Vittorio
Guilford County Realty
Nat Walker
Fyel
Walgreen
Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
Paint & Repair Now
Ciger Brand
Parker - Brown Lumber CD
Oak Street
V1ol
Warner
UNC
VFW
ICE Delivery
West Broad Street
Main ST
de Sele Finance
Woney
A $Q. Foot
Sears, Roebuck and CO
North Main Street
High Point, N. C
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