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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1944

Page

3

North Carolina REA managers adjourn after session

The North Carolina REA Managers Association adjourned at 2 p m after a two day meeting at the Sheraton hotel Raleigh was named as the February quarterly meeting site The group discussed bookkeeping maintenance and construction orders with REA officials and approved a safety training program for farm homes and rural areas They endorsed the Lucas bill and opposed the rivers and harbors bill by Senator Josiah Bailey

North Carolina REA W. G. Nivison C. W. Brider Charles Samenon Lucas Congress Josiah William Bailey

Youth's Future In America Inspires High Point Students

Dr. Allen Stockdale of the National Industrial Committee spoke to High Point High School pupils on Youth's Future In America. He noted America's 169 years of liberty and urged hard work, high hopes, cheerful intelligent labor, and persistent effort to achieve goals.

High Point High School Allen Stockdale National Industrial Committee Eldora Hayworth D. P. Whitley Stockdale America

Two Civic Clubs Hold Joint Thanksgiving Meeting

The Co operative and Rotary clubs met at the Sheraton for a noon gathering. L A Martin of Lexington argued against legalized liquor sales, citing social harms and statistics. Arthur Kirkman spoke on the Sixth War Drive, with several local and visiting Rotarians in attendance.

Sheraton Tel L. A. Martin Lexington North Carolina Theaker United States Martin Arthur Kirkman Leonard Byer Cambridge Mass Terry Braswell David Caudle Dick Hollenbeck Jake Froelich Joe May Atlanta Oe Tillson Orangeburg

Clerks Exam Postponed to Friday Evening in City Hall

The High Point civil service commission has postponed the clerk examinations for first second and third class to Friday night at 7 o'clock. The move aims to avoid Thanksgiving and will take place in the council chamber at the city hall.

High Point Civil Service Commission Council

News of Colored People Se Phone 5220 by E Yorely

A terse local notice cites a call to action for colored residents, credited to E Yorely, urging contact at a listed phone number for community matters. The fragment provides minimal context and names a single organizer without further details.

Thanksgiving services at St Matthews Holiness church

Thursday morning at 11 o clock Elder A G Garlington pastor will deliver the Thanksgiving sermon The Four Tone Quartet from Asheboro will sing At 3 pm Evangelist Woodruff will preach Dinner will be served at the church in the afternoon Everyone is invited to the services of the day

A. G. Garlington St. Matthews

Thanksgiving Services At Mars Hill Holiness Church

Thursday at 11 a m a thanksgiving service is held with the pastor delivering the sermon. An 8 p m service features Bishop B Johnson of Buffalo NY preaching. The public is invited to both services.

Mars Hill Holiness Church B. Johnson Buffalo N. Y

Americans Ion Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The American Ion Ladies Auxiliary will meet Friday evening at Mrs. O W Ross home 231 Gordy Street. Members from this side of town will gather at Drake's Place and depart in a group.

American Ion Ladies Auxiliary O. W. Ross Gordy Street Drake's Place

Baptist Missionaries Meeting Friday

The First Baptist Missionary Circle No. 2 will meet Friday at 8 p m at Mrs. Mary Watkins home on Kivett Drive. Members are urged to note the change of date from Thursday to Friday.

First Baptist Missionary Circle No. 2 Mary Watkins Kivett Drive Friay

Thanksgiving Dinner at First Baptist Church

A Thanksgiving dinner will be held at the First Baptist Church on Thanksgiving Day starting at 12 noon. Sponsored by the Pastor's Aid Club, the event invites the public and offers a traditional turkey and trimmings menu.

Baptist Church First Baptist Church Pastor's Aid Club

Feimster Returns From Furlough to Camp Pleanche

Pvt. Andrew Feimster returns to Camp Pleanche in New Orleans after an 18 day furlough spent with his wife Mrs. Katie Mae Feimster at 1124 Kivett Drive.

Andrew Feimster Camp Pleanche New Orleans Katie Mae Feimster

Four Permits Issued For Paint Repairs In City

City building inspector issued permits totaling 1025 for four residences. John B. Davis will add a new sidewall at 138 West Lexington Avenue for 200 dollars. D. Moore will repair and paint 214 Ennis Street for 400 dollars. D. S. Neill will repair 707 Scott Street for 300 dollars. Mrs. H. Gordon will repair 611 English Street for 125 dollars.

John B. Davis Lexington Avenue D. Moore Ennis Street D. S. Neill Scott Street Mirs H. Gordon English Street

CROSSWORD-By Eugene Sheffer Horizontal and Vertical Clues

A listing of crossword clues from Eugene Sheffer with horizontal and vertical entries. Includes definitions for places actions and objects across a wide range of common terms and thematic answers.

Eugene Sheffer

Slammin Sammy To Comeback In Annual Event

Portland opens a $15,500 tournament as the 72 hole medal meet begins. Slammin Sammy Snead returns after Navy service and a 74 practice round prompts questions about his form. Lord Byron Nelson, 1944 top money winner, shoots 70 in warm up at the 6425 yard Portland course.

Portland Ore Sammy Snead America Lord Byron Nelson Snead Navy Nelson Portland Golf Club

Freight Offices Close on Thanksgiving Day

The local freight offices of the Southern and H P T and D railroads will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Southern H.p.t.&d

Notice of Sale of Land in Guilford County

Public auction on December 2 1944 at 12 noon at the East door of Guilford County Court House Greensboro NC for Lot 1 of John Parlowe Estate High Point Township. Sold subject to unpaid taxes and street assessments with 5 percent cash deposit. Mortgagee W A Davis. Attorneys Oberson Haworth and Reese.

A. M. Rankin Lena B. Rankin W. A. Davis Register of Deeds Guilford County North Carolina Guilford County Court House Greensboro High Point Township John Parlowe Register of Deeds Office N.C Oberson Haworth and

Wade Funeral Scheduled for Thursday in Thomasville

Jesse A. Wade 70, a Thomasville family member, died Monday in a Western North Carolina hospital after a long illness. He was born October 3 1874 in Guilford County, survived by seven children and 26 grandchildren, with services Thursday at 3 pm at Silver Valley Lutheran Church conducted by Revs Koestline and Patterson. Burial will follow in the church family plot. The body will be moved from Russell funeral home to the Shirley home Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

Thomasville Jesse A. Wade Western North Carolina Hospital Community Methodist Church Guilford County John Jane Lloyd Wade Blan Com W. W. Wade Rufus Williams Oscar Shirley R. M. Laughlin Greensboro J. W. Robbins High Point Allen Lambeth Trinity Rt. 1

Deaths Mrs Pennie Ward Randleman Area

Mrs Pennie P Ward 72 widow of Mike Ward died yesterday afternoon at 3 in her New Salem home near Randleman after a week's illness. Surviving children include Gurney Franklinville Rome and Wesley Ward. Pearl Ward High Point Raymond Ward Oregon and Ira Ward Randleman. There are 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren five brothers J A Pugh P F Pugh A Pugh John W Pugh Clark A Pugh. Body at Pugh's funeral home awaiting Raymond's arrival from Oregon. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Pennie P. Ward Randleman Mike Ward New Salem Gurney Franklinville Rome Wesley Pearl High Point Raymond Oregon Ira Ward J. A. Pugh Gray's Chapel P. F. Pugh Asheboro A. Pugh John W. Pugh Brown Summit Clark A. Pugh Greensboro Beady Pugh Ater

Funeral Rites Held for Paula Evelyn Atkinson

Paula Evelyn Atkinson nine months old died in Winston-Salem hospital. Funeral services were at Russo funeral home conducted by Rev J Harry Whitmore with solo performance by Mrs C E Brandon. Burial followed in the city cemetery. Survived by her mother Judy and siblings, mater nal grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Harrison, and paternal grandmother Mrs Hi B Bean. The father Pvt Atkinson stationed at Fort Myers Florida attended.

Paula Evelyn Atkinson Thomasville A. L. Atkinson Winston-Salem Hospital Russo Funeral Home J. Harry Whitmore C. E. Brandon C. R. Reid Pvt. Atkinson Fort Myers Fla Judy J. F. Harrison Hi. B. Bean East Greenstreet High Point

Miss Idol Transferred to Recife Brazil Army Post

Miss Eleanor Idol daughter of Mr and Mrs Chase Idol has been with the Selective Service in Raleigh and has been transferred to an Army post in Recife Brazil where she will report next month. Miss Idol is now home on leave.

Eleanor Idol Chase Idol Selective Service Raleigh Recife Brazil Miss Idol

Wave of divorces from Oslo as German wives seek freedom

News from Svenska Dagbladet reports a surge of divorces in Oslo following evacuation of German women and Norwegian wives of Germans. Norwegian born women who married Germans prefer divorce to relocation to the Nazi Reich, aiming to stay in Norway.

New York INS Norway Oslo Svenska Dagbladet

City Receives State Funds to Retire Refunding Bonds

The City of High Point received 336 423 from North Carolina treasurer as proceeds from local government commission refinancing bonds. The funds will retire that amount in bonds. City Manager Roy S Braden City Attorney Grover Jones and City Auditor Lake Crowe begin preliminary work on a 3000 refunding issue to be sold in coming months.

High Point State of North Carolina Roy S. Braden Grover Jones Lake Crowe aSee

Carter Returns to Camp Haan After Furlough

Cpl. Richard F. Carter has returned to Camp Haan in California following a 19 day furlough. The move marks his return to duties with the post’s personnel after leave.

Carter Camp Cpl Richard F. Carter Camp Haan California

Youths Held on Assault Charges in Municipal Court

J B Gibson age 16 of 224 East vo street and Byron Gibson of the same address face bonds of 200 and 100 dollars respectively for assault charges brought by J C Truitt. The youths are charged with assault with a deadly weapon and simple assault arising from a family dispute involving parents Mr and Mrs F C Carter of 2316 English Street. Cpl Carter has 22 months in service with the 139th Anti Aircraft Battalion.

J. B. Gibson Res Dent East Vo Street Byron Gibson J. C. Truitt F. C. Carter English Street Cpl. Carter 139Th Anti Aircraft Battalion

Rheumatic Pain Relief Ad Promises Refund Offer

An old advertisement touts C-2223 er A as a real pain reliever for rheumatic and muscular aches. It promises a refund of the first bottle if not satisfied and lists 60c and $1 prices with caution to use as directed.

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Eet Inles Aleigh Christian Science Story Books Cowboy GAROO Super-Man Games South Main Street High Point, N. C Dr. Stockdale News OF Colored E. Yorely ST. Matthews Chapel Mars Hill Legion Auxiliary Baptist Missionaries Meeting Russia Sicily Isi Fai King Features Syndicate Fee Slammin Sammy St.Joseph Eh Wade War Bonds International Business Machines Corporation Kiska Alaska Prestone Anti-Freeze War Production Board National Carbon Company, Inc Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation UCC Eveready Prestonez
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