Christmas Seals Drive Promotes Tuberculosis Fight
High Point officials announce the 37th nationwide Christmas Seals sale opens tomorrow and runs through Christmas to fund local and national tuberculosis control. Most proceeds stay in High Point for chest clinics, fluoroscope equipment, and educational work led by J. S. Moffitt with support from the Junior Service League and Fire Department volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emis
High Point Tuberculosis Association
National Tuberculosis Association
Disof
Columbia
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
National Association
American Tuberculosis Association
England
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Andre Dugo
High Point
Junior Service League
Wilson O. Weldon
Europe
Asia
City Health Department
Ida Ruth Staplefoot
High Tuberculosis Association
J. S. Moffitt
America
Cavalry Revival Stirring War Talk Says Sergeant Guerin
Sergeant Fred Guerin, veteran High Pointer now with the United States Cavalry at Fort Riley, asserts horse cavalry is returning to modern warfare. He notes light, light machine gun, and heavy cavalry branches with rocket guns, and cites General MacArthur's push for mounted divisions, hinting future Burma and Pacific theater deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Fred Guerin
Calvary
Uni States
Fort Riley
Asia
High Pointer
Mounted Service
MacArthur
Pacific
Guerin
Funeral Rites for Noted Businessman Heath
Funeral services for Thomas J. Heath a well known businessman were held from Wesley Memorial Methodist church at 2 30 p m Saturday. Dr C Excelled Rozzelle officiated and pallbearers included Exchange Club members M L Patrick Robert T Craughn John D Ross Brownie Wagner Cecil Wilcox J J Ellington Sam J Best Jr W F Robinette. Interment followed in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery with other Exchange Club members as honorary pall bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Mary Sechrest in Abbeville
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Sechrest, who died Friday in Abbeville South Carolina, were scheduled at 3 30 p m at the Church of God at Thissell and Commerce streets. Her remains were to lie in state for one hour prior to the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sechrest
Mary Elizabeth Sechrest
Abbeville
S. C
Church of God
Thissell and
Commerce Streets
City police arrest third woman in immoral vagrancy sweep
In a citywide round up police yesterday afternoon detained the third woman arrested Saturday on immoral vagrancy charges. She was released last night on 100 bond for vagrancy and 100 on a prohibition violation after officers found one pint of non tax paid whiskey.
Colosseum Completed by Titus in 80 A.D.
Rome's Colosseum, finished by Titus around 80 A.D., accommodated about 100000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Colosseum
Titus
U S Nurse Cadet Corps To Open Here First Of Year
The Burrus Memorial hospital will launch the U S Nurse Cadet Corps training school in early January. Fifteen girls aged 18 to 35 may enroll. the 36 month program offers free tuition and stipends, with eventual qualification as a registered nurse. Applications go to Mrs E F Superintendent of nurses at Burrus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Sam
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Unit School of Nursing
Cn Ae Corps
J. P. Richardson
Burrus Hospital
Cross Nursing Reserve
Navy Nursing
Richa
Army
Navy
Federal Public Health Service
E. F
Kaplan Selected for Phi Beta Kappa at UNC
Arthur S. Kaplan, in the UNC V-12 naval program, was chosen for Phi Beta Kappa this year as one of 13 inductees. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Kaplan of 800 Queens Court has a straight A average over three years and will enter pre medical studies next semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur S. Kaplan
University of North Carolina
Kaplan
Harry C. Kaplan
Queens Court
Carolina
Phi Beta Ka
America
Pruitt Arrested on Drunk Charge
State highway patrolmen yesterday arrested J. R. Pruitt 42 of High Point Route 4 on driving drunk charges. He was released from jail last night on a $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Pruitt
High Point Route 4
Mail clerks at Wendover Field prepare for Christmas rush
Corporal Walton Surratt and Private Henry R. Spencer run the Bombing and Gunnery Range post office at Wendover Field Utah. They expect daily mail to reach 8000 pieces plus about 1000 packages during the holiday season. Surratt, a Lexington North Carolina native, has led the office for twenty months and plans 18 to 20 hour days to speed deliveries. A smile from grateful soldiers makes the long shifts worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendover Field
Utah
Walton Surratt
Santa Claus
Surratt
Cpl
Lexington
N. C
Fort Jackson
US. C
Keesler Field
B and G
Pvt
Henry R. Spencer
High Point
Soldier Wives Care Program Brings Federal Aid to High Point
The U.S. government funds hospital and physician care for wives and newborns of enlisted men. In High Point the program began in August and now 32 wives are enrolled, receiving prenatal care and delivery at Burrus Memorial Hospital with 14 days free hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
J. P. Richardson
Burrus Memorial Hospital
High Point
Pai
Pai Is An Enlisted Man In Any of Uncle Sam's Armed Forces Mrs. My War Il
R. A. Herring
State Health Department
Burrus Hospital
Serviceman
Sam
Christmas mailing urged. November deadline stressed
Postal officials Clark and Leonard warn of worsening delays with nine days left in November. They urge full public cooperation to assure delivery by December 25, noting staffing losses and higher mail volume. Cards to servicemen overseas must be sealed with a three cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Clark
B. G. Leonard
Clark
Alreaay
Clrnk
Xmas Charity Baskets May Receive Ration Points
The OPA says groups such as churches and civic clubs may continue their annual Christmas basket program. Donors supply food and collect ration stamps. needy families exchange stamps for baskets. Groups should ensure equal ration point value per basket and avoid pooling stamps or using commercial process foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Hyde wins 2300 dollar civil award in High Point case
Jury totals 2300 dollars for Hyde in a civil suit against Albert Jones and R B Gantt over alleged personal injuries at Meadowbrook Inn. Hyde claimed Jones struck him with a weapon, causing a head wound and unconsciousness. Gantt filed notice of appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Hyde
High Point Civil Court
Hyde
Albert Jones
Meadowbrook Inn
R. B. Gantt
Jones and Gantt
Gantt
Eadowbrook Inn
Jones
Silas Casey
Gold, MacNally and Gold
Gaston Johnson
Walser and Wright
Resourceful WACs in Second Army Maneuvers
A World War II era note recalls WAC ingenuity during maneuvers with the Second Army. It mentions Cpl Mary Cameron and Pvt George Cameron on a marriage anniversary with George serving at Second Army headquarters and a telegram from Mary praising a merger and extending terms. Gasoline needs of the country in this war exceed those of WWI by about eightyfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAC
Second Army
Tennesee
INS
Wacs
Cpl
Mary Cameron
George Cameron
New Haven
One Auto License Plate in 1944 Says Carolina Club
Thelma Ryan head of the Carolina Motor Club reports that 1944 license plates will be rear only and motorists will pay for one plate. A shortage is noted and December buys are urged. Five classifications exist for 1943 including automobile truck farmer and two trailer types. Black and gold NC colors. Office hours nine to four with notary service available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Ryan
Carolina Motor Club
Ryan
North Carolina
Kaplan Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa
Arthur Kaplan of Chapel Hill in the V-12 U S naval training unit at UNC was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Graham Memorial Hall on November 16. He has a three year A average and plans to enter a pre medical program after this semester as Navy assigns a college. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry C Kaplan 900 Queens Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur 8. Kaplan
U. S. Naval Training Unit
Chapel Hill
Phieta Kappa Fraternity
Graham Memorial Hall
Plan
University of North Carolina
Navy
Harry C. Kaplan
Queens Court
Local WAC recruiter cites employer opposition in High Point
Lieut Gussie Heiffner says High Point employers discourage women from joining the Women's Army Corps. Many girls hear enlistment calls but few follow through as bosses warn of job loss if the war ends. Heiffner plans talks at clubs and the Sheraton hotel with Cpl Dorothy G Skokos, noting AIR-WAC entrants go to air fields after basic training for suitable roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Gussie Heiffner
WAC
High Point
Lieut. Heiffner
Heiffner
Sheraton
Dorothy G. Skokos
Air-Wac
Heimner Poe
Ten draft registrants moved to 1-A by board
Ten registrants were advanced to 1-A for immediate induction after four failed to report for physicals on November 16. The board warned they must contact within five days or face further action, listing John Paul Gardner Curtis Wilford Branon Sam Harris John Smith Theodore Roosevelt Blakely Jack Rice George B Howell Willie Williams David Gainey George Fletcher Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
John Paul Gardner
Curtis Wilford Branon
Sam Harris
John Smith
Theodore Roosevelt Blakely
Jack Rice
George B. Howell
Willie Melvin Williams
David Gainey
George Fletcher Warren
Earnhardt to Address Local Boarders Group
C. E. Earnhardt first vice president of the AFL’s United Textile Workers of America will speak Monday night to the newly organized local boarders group No. 66 from the seamless hosiery mills. The meeting at 7 30 p m will be at the AFL Hall 108 Washington Street. Earnhardt is a North Carolina native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Earnhardt
A. F. of L
United Textile Workers of America
No. 66
Nine Times Cost: Education in High Point Then and Now
Education costs surged from $7.52 yearly per pupil in 1898-99 to about $70 today, with total annual education expense rising to $579,173.32. North Carolina state aid was zero in the 1890s, while Guilford County provided $1,752 then and $111,700 this year. the city contributed $2,585.85 then and $164,314.60 now, reflecting shifting revenue sources and wartime education needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Baker
High Point City
Reading
Charles F. Carroll, Jr
Prof. Carroll
North Carolina
High Point
Guilford County
Point
Final hearing set for bondsmen in 1935–era cases
Judge D C MacRae schedules a public hearing Tuesday November 23 at 11 am to address delinquent bonds on capses dating back to 1935. Police Chief Friddle lists dozens cited, with about 150 traffic violators also on record and $6900 in forfeitures accumulated in Aug Oct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. McRae
MacRae
M. W. Nash
W. G. Friddle
Friddle
High Point
Police Department
County Board of Education
Superior Court
Greensboro
Tar Heel Bonding Company
Salisbury
George Goodman
Nancy T. Finch
North Carolina
Tar Heel
J. C. Henley
Durham Insurance Company
Mabelinch
D. C. Oe
D. C. MacRae
Atto Thomas W. Sprinkle
Wanted: Kind soul with B or C card to tow hunter home
Salem headline tells of hunter Ken Talmadge who killed a buck near Vale but lost a vital car motor part. He seeks a kind person with a tow chain to haul the venison and himself home before Christmas in exchange for a portion of the buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Wood
Vale
Ken Talmadge
Talmadge
Discoveries of Cro Magnon Remains Found in Dordogne
In 1868 four skeletons were uncovered in Dordogne France establishing the existence of Cro Magnon man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dordogne
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Sgt
Shriners
High Point Shrine Fellowship
Sheraton Hotel
M. E. Hoffman
Asheville
C. F. Thurman
Rabban
Charlotte Hoffman
Noble S. Casper Chandler
Recorder
Charlotte
Noble
M. F. McNeil
W.N. Fogler
Ralph P. Roberson
Oriental Guide
J. B. Whittington
Noble J. Paul Williamson
Henry Masten
Nurse Cadet Corps
Phi Beta Kappa
Pruitt
Air Base
Foor
Women's Auxiliary Air Force of
Great Britain
Earnhardt
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