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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
10
A man in Walla Walla Washington bought 35 dollars worth of coffee after rumors that coffee rationing might return. Neighbors say he may need a restaurant to use it up before it goes stale.
Dr. Logan Clendening outlines the history of antibiotic discoveries from salvarsan to sulfa drugs and penicillin. He details streptothricin’s origins in 1941, its in vitro inhibition of typhoid bacilli and dysentery organisms, and the careful in vivo testing in mice before tentative patient use. He emphasizes the lengthy, laborious process behind such advances and optimism for future chemotherapy breakthroughs.
The questions ask about William Penn's religious affiliation, whether any mammals have feathers, and the meaning of benison. A hint notes that in broken engagements wedding gifts are typically returned to the givers.
National progress is the sum of individual industry energy and Peace as national decay is individual idleness selfishness and vice. Horoscope for Nov 17 notes good judgment for natal day holders and warns of gains and losses next year along with elder troubles. It advises careful handling of documents and avoiding impulsive speech. Born on this date should beware tangent talk.
A married couple was sentenced to three months hard labor for neglecting their six children aged three months to 13 years. Authorities reported filthy rooms and bed linen so dirty washing would ruin fabric. the family slept in two beds with all members dirty and verminous.
The article notes that commercial mint growing began in New York state over a century ago, highlighting the long-standing agricultural practice and regional origins of mint cultivation.
Cpl James Banks Chilton 23 of High Point North Carolina clung to a third floor window as a house in Italy collapsed. The 61st Wild West Division chaplain's assistant narrowly avoided a 50 foot drop when the floor gave way. A comrade helped him reach solid footing. Chilton has served since 1942 and has a brother in the Medical Corps. His parents live at 502 Cable Street High Point.
At the November meeting of the High Point Council of Jewish Women held at Mrs. Samuel Hyman’s home on Edgedrive drive the group named the Sarah London Memorial Fund in memory of Mrs. Jake London. President Mrs. Ben Herman presided and committee head Mrs. Samuel Taub announced local war bond booth workers for the Sixth War Loan Drive.
Members of the High Point Council of Jewish Women led the fourth day war bond booths with Mrs. Taub as chair. First buyers were Linda Ann Samuel at the post office booth and Mrs. Harry Kaplan at the County building. Other early purchasers included Mrs. Ruth L. Neve at Sheraton hotel and Mrs. S. O. Peebles at Center Theater.
City of High Point vs Guilford College Trustees to sell parcel No 267 Emerywood Addition No 5 at the front door of City Hall High Point NC for cash on December 8 1944. Sale subject to outstanding taxes local improvements and included in the judgement. Commissioner J W Wilson Jr signs the notice November 8 1944.
Guilford County North Carolina city High Point announces a public sale by order of court. The property on Green Street Lot No 6 Ragan Harmon Subdivision will be sold for taxes and assessment liens at 11:00 AM December 8 1944 at City Hall front door. Commissioner J W Wilson Jr presiding.
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