American industry aided victory over Germany
United States war production under FDR mobilized to defeat Germany. Stalin praised Allied supply effort at Teheran as pivotal, noting millions in munitions, thousands of aircraft, and vast industrial output after 1939. The record shows over 250000 planes and massive naval and army equipment delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Stalin
Hitler
Fuehrer
America
Limost
Account Matters For Ake Deposits And Bills
Ake faces questions over deposits and billing issues affecting account status. Officials urge review of records to resolve discrepancies and prevent service disruption. Local financial office asks customers to provide receipts and account numbers to speed reconciliation.
Notice of Sale of Land by City of High Point
Public auction for land in Guilford County North Carolina at High Point City Hall at 11 00 A M on dates in 1943 1944 The property described is Lot 175 Emerywood Add No 4 recorded in Guilford County deeds. Mayor Arnold J Koonce notes terms include 20 down and sixty monthly payments with right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
City of Point
N. C
Gi Point
Guilford County
North Im
Lend-Lease Power Fueled Allied War Effort in World War II
The article details massive U S aid to Britain the Soviet Union and China including ships planes tanks and vehicles. It notes total lend lease value near eight to nine figures by 1944 and cites Roosevelt’s prophecy that factories would flood the world with war materiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
British Commonwealth
Soviet Union
China
U. S
Penetro Nose Drops Use For Clear Breathing
Two drops in each nostril work swiftly to help you breathe freer again. Caution: Use only as directed. Penetro Nose Drops.
Notice of High Point Land Sale by City Auction
City of High Point offers Lot 7 in Willenbar Terrace Plaza and Lot 1 Block 2 in J. M. Hedgecock Subdivision for sale at 11:00 A M October 30 1944 at City Hall High Point Guilford NC cash or 20 percent down with balance over 60 months. City reserves right to reject all bids. Arnold J Koonce mayor.
Archbishop Spellman Returns From Near East Battle Areas Tour
Archbishop Francis J. Spellman vicar general of the armed forces touched down at La Guardia Field after a 90 000 mile trip among U S troops in North Africa Italy France England Belgium Holland and Luxembourg. He refused to promise peace in Europe by Christmas noting Eisenhower gave no such pledge. The journey began July 20 and covered multiple fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis J. Spellman
Armed Forces
la Guardia Field
Army Transport Service
Europe
Spellman
Eisenhower
North Africa
Italy
France
England
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Librarian Named for State Textile School Library
Raleigh October 16 librarian appointment announced by Malcolm E Campbell dean of the textile school. Rachel Penn Lane of Sanford will head the library with installation expected by October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Raleigh
Rachel Penn Lane
Sanford
State College Textile School
Malcolm E. Campbell
Textile School
Transfers of High Point area lands and sheriff’s appointment
Guilford County transfers multiple properties within High Point including Clark Lambeth land parcels to various individuals and the city. John C. Story becomes sheriff. numerous deeds show city transfers of lots on Wise Street, Howell Street, Green and Park, and other streets to residents and developers. Commissioned official J. V. Wilson Jr. and Rupert T. Pickens oversee transfers to the City of High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Story
High Point
Clark Lambeth
John J. Hinshaw
Ben Inman
Long Street
Goodkowitz
J. G Ritch
East Green
Park Streets
Verne D. Tan
Beatrice S. Moon
Howell Street
City of
Sam D. Pender
Raph
Clark-Lambeth
Hal W. Bencin
Harold A. Cecil
Burns
N. Causey
Wise Street
Wade Gibson
R. W. Sowers
Willonbar Tace
Alberta Haywood
Moon
W. A. Moffitt
Lote
L. L. Ragan
West End Heights
Jasper G. Carson
Coletrane
King Streets
W. W. Seckier
Twin Oak Court
J. ¥. Wilson, Jr
West Broad
Lindsay Streets
A V. Witson
Westview
V. Witson
Emerywood No
J V. Wilson
Vestal
J. V. Wilson, Jr
Jr. Vo. Wilson Jr
Ward Street
J. V. Wilson
Fuller Place
Vv. Wilson, Jr
High Point Deeelopment Company
Johnson
College Heights
JV. Wilson, Jr
Portrait presented to state honors Governor Locke Craig
D Hiden Ramsey of Asheville spoke at the dedication of a portrait of former Governor Locke Craig in Raleigh on October 16. Ramsey noted the timing amid a wartime crisis and recalled Craig's last address to county youths entering service in World War I. The portrait, by Cuthbert Lee, was funded by Craig’s friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
D. Hiden Ramsey
Asheville
Locke Craig
Craig
Ramsey
Bertie County
Buncombe
United States
Cuthbert Lee
Opposition parties in Australia merge to form Liberal Party
A conference of leaders opposed to the labor government agreed to create the Liberal Party of Australia. It will absorb the United Australia Party and unite opposition forces pending ratification by 18 state organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Labor Party
Liberal Party of Australia
United Australia Party
Ane
Flier's Body Recovered After Neuse River Search
A week long hunt in the Bogue Swamp and Neuse River ended with the recovery of Cpl. Jesse P. Harris from Bolyston Alabama. Harris was missing after a B 24 bomber from Chatham Field Georgia crashed near Seven Springs October 6 in fog. Nine crew members parachuted to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Johnson Field
Bogue
Neuse
Cpl
Jesse P. Harris
Bolyston
Ala
Cpl. Harris
Chatham Field
Seven Springs
Funeral rites honor Judge Robert Watson Winston
Funeral services were held at 11 o clock this morning in Christchurch for the late Judge Robert Watson Winston former eminent jurist who died Saturday. The service at Winston’s passing drew local officials and residents paying respects to the longtime jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Rites Raleigh
Christchurch
Robert Watson Winston
Auction Notice for Lot 14 College Heights High Point NC
By order of the City Council of High Point the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash or terms of at least 10% down and balance in 60 months at 11 00 A M October 5 1944 at the City Hall High Point Guilford County North Carolina to the highest bidder. The property described as Lot 14 College Heights as recorded in Guilford County NC Deeds Book 4 page 158. This 12th day of October 1944. 1016-23.
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City of
High Point
N. C
Guilford County
North Carolina
Willenbar Terrace
Office of Register of Deeds of
Cullford
Arnold J. Koonce
High Point Township
J. M. Hedgecock
Office of Register of Deeds
N.C
College Heights
G. F. Wilson
E. Green
Mines St
D. Frank Dennis
Hines St
Brentwood Plaz
Cownell
City
F. Moon
Guilford Counts
N. Main 8&T
Kelly St
Kelley St
Johnson St
N. Main St
City of ‘High Point
Hines
Cornelia A. Freeman
David Freeman
Walter Husseys
Green St
Mayer
N. Y
Carolina
J. B. Richardeson
Register of Deeds
Guilford Counety
Public Auction Notice for Emerywood Lot 223 Guilford NC
The City of High Point announces a public auction on May 11 1943 for cash or 20 down with balance by October 20 1944. Lot 223 Emerywood Add No 4 recorded in Guilford County Book 7 Page 21. Mayor Arnold J Koonce signs October 10 1944 and reserves right to reject any bid.
Real estate plat reference by Arnold J. Koonce
The notice cites Lots 6 and 7 of the G. F. Wilson Plat recorded in Office of North Carolina as book 7, page 108. Dated 10/16-23 and signed by Mayor Arnold J. Koonce.
Banks To Make Loans Under G I Bill Veterans Aid
J N Coburn president of the State Bankers Association said North Carolina banks will cooperate to secure GI Bill loans for veterans. Loans cover home purchase farm purchase or business start and will require approval by a government agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
J. N. Coburn
State Bankers Association
North Carolina
Coburn
Prisoners to Work at Durham Tobacco Plant
The U S employment service announced that prisoners of war will be employed at the Imperial Tobacco Company's Durham plant on the night shift starting today. Other tobacco plants in the area have already used prisoners to relieve acute labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
U. S. Employment Service
Imperial Tobacco Company
Texas Panhandle Gas Field Tops World in Size
The Texas Panhandle field is the largest natural gas reservoir in the world, drawing attention to its vast deposits and potential impact on energy production and regional economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Panhandle
Property description for city block bounded by Green and Mines streets
On the south side of E Green Street near Mines Street a described parcel runs 150 feet south along D Frank Dennis line, 50 feet west, 150 feet north, then 50 feet to complete the block. Dated October 10 1944 signed by Arnold J Koonce mayor.
Property conveyance notice from 1944 sale on Main Street
At line of N Main St the property runs 75 feet to the point of beginning. It was conveyed to the City of High Point by J W Wilson Jr Commissioner by deed dated October 3 1944. Bids offered for paid property. Dated October 3 1944 Arnold J Koonce Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main St
High Point
J. W. Wilson, Jr
Arnold J. Koonce
Turkey hens lay more eggs in first year than later years
Turkey hens produce 50 percent more eggs in their first laying year than in any subsequent year. This fact highlights the high early productivity of turkeys compared with later cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Property record reference for Sherrod Park Plaz lot details
Arnold J. Koonce notes a property parcel described as Lot 4 in Sherrod Park Plaza, recorded in North Carolina in Book 7, Page 107. The notice cites a date range 10.16-23 and includes Mayor signing.
City of High Point Real Estate Notice Fragment
Fragmentary OCR mentions a down payment and balance due for a Brentwood lot in High Point North Carolina. It cites lot 6 block F in Brentwood, with reference to book 6 page 49 and a City Hall location. No clear dates or full terms available.
Auction Notice From City Council in High Point
The City of High Point schedules an auction by the council for cash or terms to be held at 1100 AM on the 36th day of October 1944. The notice states the highest bidder will be vested with the property by order of the council.
Property Description for Blair & Jordan N.C. Lot 7
Guilford County High Point North Carolina describes lot 7 of Blair and Jordan N. C. as recorded in book 3, page 74. The filing specifies parcel location within the Blair and Jordan subdivision and references the lot designation 7.
Public Auction Offer Recorded in Guilford County North Carolina
The notice cites a sale offer at public auction with a down payment of not less than ten dollars and balance due on date. It references a filed instrument, Moon Plat, recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds office, book 2, page 98. Dated October 4, 1944. Arnold J. Koonce, Mayor.
City Auction Notice Describes Bid Process and Property Lines
An official notice details the auction order awarding the highest bidder title to a parcel. The description specifies property lines along N Main and Kelley streets with measurements and directions, outlining a 350 foot east segment, 92 foot southern leg, and a 350 foot westward return to the starting east property line.
Property Auction Notice in High Point North Carolina
The notice sets an auction at 11:00 A.M. over a period of sixty months in High Point Township High Point City. The description details a parcel starting at an iron stake near Hines and E Green Streets, Freeman and Freeman lines, and Walter Hussey’s line, with directions and distances culminating at Green Street. Arnold J. Koonce is listed as Mayor.
Public Auction Notice in High Point This Month
Tudor court sale notice for Lot 19 in the J B Richarde son plat Guilford County North Carolina to be sold to the highest bidder for cash or terms at 11 00 A M at High Point N Y with right to reject any bid and signed by Mayor Arnold J Koonce dated October 3 1946
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United States Reduction
Phillips J. Peck
Fernational News Service
Ashington
INS
Adolfler
Talut Company
Parris
Ber Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Patsy
le Tor Sala
Wad Arnold J. Koonce
City Point
Emerywood
Airborne
Siegfried Line
Lendlease
Great Britain
Paris
Lend
Arms
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Sinclair HC
Sinclair
Flier
Neuse River
G. I. Bill
Blair & Jordan
U.S.O
United War Chest
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