First Methodist Church Cleared Of Indebtedness
The First Methodist Church announced the complete payoff of its long debt after 20 months of fundraising reducing an initial 43 100 balance to debt free status except for about 1 000 on the parsonage. 220 new members joined the church as 113 professed faith and pledges from many donors including a 4 500 gift from Wesley Memorial church helped clear the 80 000 mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Spencer
George T. Penney
W. A. Davis
A. A. Hill
W. W. Idol
A. M. Rankin
J. A. Gray
L.E. Teague
C. C. Robbins
H. A
Board of Stewards and Board of Trustees
George Co. Haltom
Wesley Memorial Church
G. C. Haltom
W. D. Bulla
J. H. Walker
A. M. Richardson
L. F. Ferree
Harold Leach
Cc. L. Gray
J. Harvey
First Church
Charlotte
Weldon
Penetro Nose Drops Cited for Breathing Relief
An advertisement promotes Penetro Nose Drops claiming to relieve stuffiness with two drops in each nostril and notes use only as directed.
Ingram Calls Fire Prevention Week For High Point
Fire Chief E K Ingram urges High Point residents to observe Fire Prevention Week through October 14. He lists seven key hazards and dos and donts to reduce fires, stressing home and workplace precautions and clear alarm procedures.
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E. K. Ingram
High Point
National Fire Protection Association
Roosevelt
Ingram A
Ingram
Credit Bureaus Of N.C. To Hold Meet In Durham
Grace C. Baker announces the Associated Credit Bureaus of North Carolina fall conference at the Washington Duke Hotel in Durham October 15 16 and 17. Speakers include A B Buckeridge A L Pollard George C Robinson Victor Bryant and Harold Wallace. Banquet and breakfast events feature Frank Jarman Clyde R Green and Willard Dowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace C. Baker
Local Merchants Association
Associated Credit Bureaus of North Carolina
Washington-Duke
Durham
Miss Baker
A. B. Buckeridge
Associated Bureaus of North America
A. L. Pollard
Associated Credit Bureaus of the
Southeast
George C. Robinson
Retail Merchants Association
Richmond
Victor Bryant
Harold Wallace
Associated Credit Bureaus of America
Frank Jarman
WGNC
Clyde R. Green
Willard Dowell
North Caroline Merchants Association
Aspirin Pill Offers Faster Action at Low Price
An ad touts a aspirin tablet claiming faster action and more dependable effect than St. Joseph Aspirin, the world’s largest seller at 10¢. It promotes a 100 tablet size for 35¢, urging shoppers to pay less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Reformed Synod To Meet At Newton For One Day
The North Carolina Evangelical and Reformed synod will hold a one day session in Newton Tuesday at 10 am. Rev. George T. Fitz will direct deliberations covering spiritual life benevolences Christian education and church extension. Attendees include Rev. Hoy L. Fesperman Mrs Fesperman F. W. Gibbardt Rev. W. R. Shaffer and J. R. Young from High Point with Young leading a men's group discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Evangelical and Reformed Synod
Newton
George T. Fitz
Hoy L. Fesperman
Evangelical and Reformed
Norman Walters Dies At Home In Thomasville
Norman S. Walters 60 of 306 Center Street died at his home Sunday after an extended illness. He was born in Georgia October 26 1884 and married Lucy Whitmire in 1914. Surviving are his wife four daughters Ruby Sarah Lucy Nell Janice two sons Morris and Henry, one brother Furman Walters and one sister Mrs J L Steele. Funeral Tuesday at 10 from First Baptist Church with Rev W K McGee and Rev Charles R Patterson officiating. Burial in City Cemetery.
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Thomasville
Norman S. Walters
Center Street
Georgia
Charley
Mary Holcombe Walters
Lucy Whitmire
First Baptist Church
Woodmen
Pfc
Morris Walters
Henry Walters
Route 1
Ruby
Sarah
Lucy Nell
Janice Walters
Furman Walters
J. L. Steele
Toccoa
W. K. McGee
Charles R. Patterson
Grace Lutheran Church
John Bryant
Frank Crawford
Noah Adderholt
A. L. Sullivan
T. J. Petree
Clyde Gilbert
Woodmen Council
Local Tire Inspectors To Meet Wednesday
The official O P A tire inspectors for High Point will meet Wednesday evening Oct 11 at 7 o clock. J F Jones head of the local rationing board announced the gathering and C J Livengood district tire inspector will be present to talk. Ten official inspectors for High Point are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.P.A
High Point
J. F. Jones
Dr Chalmers to Speak at Thomasville Church
Dr Allan Knight Chalmers minister of Broadway Tabernacle in New York City will address the Main Street Methodist Church on Tuesday night October 31. He will speak on The Contribution of Religion To Lasting Peace. Sponsored by the Thomasville Ministerial Association, the event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Allan Knight Chalmers
Broadway Tabernacle
New York City
Main Street Methodist
Chalmers
America
Thomasville Ministerial Association
Tomlinson Workers Attend Chest Rally at Hamilton Street Plants
Tomlinson of High Point workers at the Hamilton street plants joined a United War Chest rally at 12 40 this afternoon. Speakers included Arthur Kirkman M F McNeil Horace Haworth and Lieut William A Tomlinson urging contributions. The event used the public address system for full audience reach. The note adds a pulpwood plan for fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Street
Tomlinson
High Point
United War Chest
Arthur Kirkman
M. F. McNeil
Horace Haworth
William A. Tomlinson
Funeral Rites for Walter Floyd and Alfred Smith Held
Funeral services for Walter Lee Floyd ten were held Sunday at Green Street Baptist Church with Rev. W W Hutchins assisting. Burial followed at Floral Garden cemetery. Alfred R Bob Smith died from injuries Friday and was mourned at a 4 30 service at 303 Wood Street led by three ministers with community Methodist choir offerings and numerous floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lee Floyd
Washington, D. C
Green Street Baptist Church
W. W. Hutchins
First Baptist Church
L. G. Greer
Millsome
Thomasville
Argie Wood
Walter Crissman
C. G. Fecock
G. W. Sledge
J. A. Hulin
H. C. Newton
G. W. Lowery
E. W. Lowery
Floral Garden Cemetery
Alfred BR. Smith
Alfred R
Bob) Smith
Wood Street
Karl Koestline
Community Methodist Church
Harold Simpson
First Methodist Church
Lee F. Tuttle
Main Street
Clyde Jackson
Austin Bryant
Marvin Jackson, Jr
Freddie Lee
Gerald Sullivan
Fred Carmichael
G. O. Ritchie
Kenneth Murphy
Rock of Ages
Women's Society of Christian Service
Community Methodist
A. Homer Ragan
Funeral Services for Mrs Laura M Hicks at Oak Grove Baptist
Funeral services were held for Mrs Laura M Hicks wife of J H Hicks of High Point Rt 4 who passed away Friday afternoon at a local hospital. Rev R L Smith officiated as the church choir sang Face to Face Mansions in the Sky and Kneel at the Cross. The Kimsey Trio performed Precious Memories and Mary Barbee accompanied at the piano. Flower girls were the Willing Workers Sunday school class. Pallbearers were Sechrest W G Kirkman A R Kinnery Cary Caddell Lester Preddy and James Day. Interment followed at Floral Garden cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Hicks
J. H. Hicks
High Point
Rt. 4
Oak Grove Baptist Church
R. L. Smith
Mary Barbee
Willing Workers
Sechrest
W. G. Kirkman
A. R. Kinnery
Cary Caddell
Lester Preddy
James Day
Floral Garden Cemetery
Clyde Smith Hosts Large Barbecue Dinner Near Kernersville
A. Clyde Smith hosted an annual barbecue for customers and friends at a cabin near his Kernersville home. More than 2,000 attended as he grilled 1,260 pounds of pork and produced 40 gallons of Brunswick stew, with drinks. by nightfall all barbecue was consumed and his turkey farm, showing about 1,260 turkeys, was on display for Thanksgiving supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Clyde Smith
Kernersville
Smith
Blaze damages High Point Store on Mangum Avenue
A defective motor sparked a fire at the High Point Store, 400 Mangum Avenue, causing slight damage before firefighters extinguished it. An estimated damage amount had not yet been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Mangum Avenue
Reption Lodge to Confer Friendship Degree on 17 Candidates
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Reption Lodge will confer the degree of Friendship on 17 candidates at its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Full attendance is requested and the session will be open to visiting Odd Fellows. Scientists say counting sheep activity deters sleep rather than helps it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reption Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Deep River Man Suffering From Spotted Fever
T R Carmichael of Deep River is a patient at Boulevard unit High Point Memorial hospital undergoing treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever contracted about ten days ago likely from a tick bite. The illness is rare in the region and serious. he has received a blood transfusion from J A Burney of Jamestown who recovered from the infection. Mrs Carmichael said a small knot appeared on his ankle before the fever began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Carmichael
Deep River
Boulevard
High Point Memorial Hospital
Mr. Carmichael
J. A. Burney
Jamestown
City Auction Lists Seven Foreclosure Lots for Sale
High Point schedules a public auction at City Hall at 11 am on Oct 16 for seven foreclosed parcels. Properties include 1426 Commerce Street with a 1400 bid, Willenbar Terrace Lot 13 Montlieu at 900, Kennedy Street Lot 18 at 200, Springfield Street site 150 feet south of Franklin at 300, North Drive Lot 22 at 200, Montlieu Brookside Lot 35 at 600, and Denny Street West side Lot 82 near Montlieu at 1700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
City Hall
Commerce Street
Willenbar Terrace
Montlieu Avenue
Kennedy Street
Springfield
Wranklin Street
Block U
North Drive
Montlieu
Brookside
Denny St
Civil Service Examinations for Police and Firemen
The High Point Civil Service Commission announces civil service examinations for policemen and firemen on October 19, 1944 at 7 p.m. in the accounting department at City Hall. Salaries range from 135 to 160 dollars monthly with six month promotions. Applications due by 5 p.m. October 17, 1944 at the Civil Service Office 808 Security Bank Building. James B. Lovelace secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Office
James B. Lovelace
High Point Civil Service Commission
Tar Heel has part in raid on Philippines
The U S Third Fleet attacked Manila on Sept 20, dropping the first American bombs since Japanese capture 30 months ago. About 1,500 sorties were flown with 244 enemy planes destroyed and many ships sunk, as pilots reported dramatic scenes over Manila Bay Nichols and Clark Fields and heavy anti aircraft fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Heel
Philippines
U. S
Manila
Morris Landsberg
Luzon
Manila Bay
Nichols and
Clark Fields
Walter Fontaine
New Orleans
Nichols Field
John D. Bridges
Greenville
N. C
Pilot recounts explosion after hitting ammunition dump at Nichols Field
The division was en route to Nichols Field when a rival group struck the hangar area causing a major ammunition dump to explode. The blast jolted a fighter pilot who, along with others, observed smoke rising thousands of feet as ack ack fire raged for two days, per Cmdr. James Rigg of Norfolk, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols Field
Fair
L& Cmdr
James Rigg
Norfolk
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Invercell
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Canadian Women’s Army Corps
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Maurilie
Nat Walker
Walgreens
Woodmen of the World
John 1B. Bruton
Consu
Commando Sugar
Washington
Member
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RED Army
Marshal Tito
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Neale S. Stirewalt
N. Main ST
Moskins
Reformed Synod
Norman Walters
Dr. Chalmers
Thomasville Church
Clyde Smith
ODD Fellows
The
Union of Socialist Soviet Republics
Numa F. Reid Lodge
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A.M
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Master Masons
Fleat Lewis
Fraley Field
South Main Street
DR. B. F. Thomas
High St
Max Bones
Uwepot
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South Main St
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National War Fund
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