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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1944
Page
8
A period piece mixes advice on slimming through abdominal exercises and non fattening diet with a wartime note on the New gas mask for American Air Force personnel in England. The tone mirrors a home guidance column amid war news.
In a Port Washington letter, Emma A. Hutchings argues sympathy and self pity numb initiative. She praises Elsie Robinson’s philosophy of resilience and recounts a call to action with historical resolve, urging readers to keep fighting for a just, brave world.
Obanela offers Pattern 4656 a shirtwaister with a new neckline and optional collar contrast. Available sizes 34 to 50. size 36 frock fabric needs 33 8 yards of 35 inch material. Include 20 cents for patterns and 15 cents for the Anne Adams Fall Winter Pattern Book via The Enterprise Pattern Dept. 69 Pattern Dept., New York.
Bridge analysis questions typical overcall responses. Culbertson explains misapplied logic and offers guidance on how to respond to partner overcalls in bidding. The piece critiques hazy beliefs and presents reasons for optimal actions in standard situations.
In a bridge hand from AKJS4 AK 85 South opened spades then played diamonds. South lost three spades, one diamond, two clubs and two trumps for a 300 point down. North could have made two diamonds if given the lead, West could not improve in spades. South should have passed after North’s overcall implied a long heart suit, not inviting a heart response.
Mobile authorities received a flare bomb dropped from planes to light target areas. Alabama criminalist Nelson E. Gruggs and staff examined the device after a Mobile resident delivered it to the office, causing a tense moment before confirming its benign nature.
Ernesto Lavengo the Mexico consul in Miami predicted the eastern link of the proposed super highway from Miami to Cuba to Mexico would be completed by late 1945 if war conditions permit. He said work on the route is underway in Mexico.
Sgt. Ernest R. Anderson of 509 Jones St. received the Army Good Conduct Medal at VII Fighter Command Wing HQ in England. Pfe. Virgil A. Harmon, son of Mrs. Virgie A. Harmon, 215 Kelly St., serves with a heavy bombardment B-24 Liberator unit in Italy cited for a sensational operation against the railyards at Bucharest. Harmon is entitled to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge Theater Ribbon with four battle stars.
Master Sergeant Claude R. Harrison Jr. 26, of Greensboro, North Carolina, crew chief with the 5th Air Force Flying Fortresses squadron in Italy, receives a blue ribbon for heroic performance of duty against the enemy. A Greensboro High School graduate, he enlisted September 16, 1939, and has served overseas for 27 months earning the European African Middle East campaign designation.
William A. Reames husband of Mrs Alman Reames of 11 Ward Street earned the right to wear wings and boots of the U S Army Paratroopers after completing four weeks of jump training. He completed five jumps including a night tactical jump involving a combat landing problem.
Sgt Otho G Taylor 19 of Rt 2 receives blue ribbon for his unit the oldest heavy bombardment group in the European Theater being cited for heroism. Taylor a Hasty High School graduate enlisted April 14 1943 earned gunners wings December 20 1943 overseas one month and has flown three missions.
Pvt Walter R Grandjean 23 of Rt 1 awarded for service as armorer on a 15th AAF Flying Fortress. Award details underscore his role in the unit and the recognition of his duties amid AIR FORCE operations.
Pvt Grandjean, a High Point High School graduate, serves with the oldest heavy bombardment group in the European Theater. Enlisted December 1 1942, he attended armorer's school at Lowry Field Denver. Overseas three months, he earned the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle East Theater Ribbon with one battle star.
Pvt. William T. Buie, husband of Mrs. William T. Buie of 121 Randolph Ave., Asheboro, earns the right to wear Wings and Boots of the Army Paratroops.
An ad venture seeking deer visited downtown Oakland swimming Lake Merritt then leaped through a window into Mrs. Katherine A. Gray’s living room. It moved through the house and jumped out a kitchen window before police captured it and took the animal to the zoo.
Alameda police reject Bolander plan to spray white paint on jaywalkers feet unless a special fund for lawsuits is approved. The idea aims to deter crossing streets illegally by marking offenders.
Portland, Oct. insiders say corner drugstores will transform into health centers with emphasis on the prescription department. Lansdowne of Indianapolis and Sne den of Aurora Ill forecast a move toward semi self service as a ruling trend.
When buying children's shoes check for rough areas and bumps that could cause blisters. Ensure seams are even and the sole supports proper growth. Verify enough toe room and secure closures for active use.
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