United War Chest Drive tops $66,800 in early reports
The campaign headquarters reported $66,805 in contributions with strong showings from the attorney and insurance sections. James B. Lovelace led the attorney group with all listed members contributing, while Criddlebough captains the insurance drive. Major firms like Continental Life and Liberty Mutual exceeded quotas as Pepsi-Cola and Wachovia also posted full or near full participation. Officials expect to reach the overall $107,200 target if early momentum continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Chest Campaign
James B. Lovelace
Silas Casey
R. T. Pikens
W. M. Jarrell
T. W. N. Silas Case
C. N. Cox
L. J. Fisher
Gold McAnally and Gold
Byron Haworth
Horace S. Haworth
Ben L. Herman
Wm. M. Jarrell
J. E. Lyon
R. M. Martin
Rupert T. Pickens
Owen Reese
T. W. Sprinkle
Cam
Criddlebough
L. F. Feree
Ibur Groome
Murray White
Continental Life Insurance Company
W. Jd. Fraley
Gate City Life Insurance Co
Hospital Care Associa
Public Service Division
Gibson Ice Cream Company
Pepsi-Cola Company
High Point
United War Chest
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Arthur Neve
Mrs. Lovelace of Wilson Dies in Rocky Mount
Mrs. John P. Lovelace 79 of Wilson died early today in Rocky Mount after weeks of illness. She was born November 12, 1863 in Halifax County Virginia and married in 1886. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. Tomlinson High Point Mrs. Simmons Rocky Mount and Mrs. Wells Wilson two sons Samuel and E Logan Lovelace six grandchildren and one Anna Lacy Lovelace. Funeral services will be at the Presbyterian church Wilson and Maplewood Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Lovelace
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Charles F. Tomlinson
High Point
Tomlinson
Thomas L. Simmons
Albert H. Wells
Samuel D. Lovelace
E. Logan Lovelace
U. S. Navy
S. B
Gulf, Miss
Rah Tomlinson Fescue
Haverford
Charles F. Tomlinson, Jr
North Africa
Anna Tomlinson
Betty Simmons
Samuel Lovelace, Jr
Anna Lacy Lovelace
Presbyterian Church
Maplewood Cemetery
Negro Ordered To Go to Work in Court Action
In an early court session Judge D C MacRae ordered Walter Pinnix a 25 year old Negro to secure regular employment immediately and report on November 8 to show he is working. Pinnix said hard labor would hurt his health. a Negro physician testified to paralysis risks. Mrs Rachel Shiplett testified she provided two jobs, which Pinnix claimed were injurious. police had cited him for not being gainfully employed. He must work in a local department store or face return to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Melville Broughton
D. C. MacRae
Walter Pinnix
Maryland
Rachel Shiplett
United States Employment Service
Pinnix
MacRae
Duke Autumn Commencement Honors War Time Class
Duke University holds its first autumn commencement with 68 graduates in a wartime accelerated program. Governor J Melville Broughton delivers the address, and Stephen C Clark of High Point is named among the degree recipients in electrical civil and mechanical engineering. Bishop Clare Purcell receives an honorary Doctor of Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Duke University
J. Melville Broughton
North Carolina
Clare Purcell
Charlotte
Methodist Church
William H. Wannamaker
University
Robert L. Flowers
Stephen C. Clark
High Point
Harpers Injured In Auto Crash Near Augusta Georgia
Mr and Mrs Terry H Harper of Greensboro road were hospitalized in Augusta after a weekend car crash near the city. Mrs Harper sustained a broken arm and leg along with severe cuts and internal injuries. Mr Harper suffered multiple injuries and the Wickerham couple accompanying them received minor harms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry H. Harper
Greensboro Road
University Hospital
Au= Ga
Harper
Wickerman
Greensboro
Harpers
Wickerham Reeves
Mrs. Wickerham
Samuel P. Ingram Dies After Illness at 70
Samuel P. Ingram 70 died at a local hospital after a period of declining health. He was born in Randolph County on June 30, 1873 and moved to the city four years ago to live with daughter Mrs. O. H. Frazier. Surviving include a son, three daughters, four brothers, three sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral set for Wednesday at Archdale Methodist Church with interment in Springfield cemetery. Body to be returned to Mrs. Frazier's home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Ingram
Randolph County
Watson
Cynthia Ingram
Archdale
O. H. Frazier
Franklin Street
Archdale Methodist Church
A. J. Ingram
Triangle Lake
Frazier
W. L. Keller
K. J. Snyder
Frank Ingram
Alta Vista
Roy Ingram
Jamestown
Lewis Ingram
Burlington
Clark Ingram
Fairfield Road
Ida McNeil
Danville
E. N. Carter
Thomasville
F. G. Robbins
Fairfield
G. E. White
O. C. Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
Springfield
Free Movie for Scrap Collectors at Paramount Theater
Diligent scrap collectors in campaign week 1 are guests of Paramount Theatre for a morning show. Officials offer free admission to those bringing scrap iron steel or copper to the fire station next door. Firemen will weigh the scrap and issue tickets. Kids can start collecting immediately and head to the show. The screening features Henry and Dizzy a Popeye cartoon and Jasper in a Haunted House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aycees
Paramount Theatre
Aycee
Mananeie Toae Aise
Paramount
Rati Shawn
Henry
Dizzy
Jasper
AFL Meeting For Boarders In High Point This Wednesday
Albert Cox organizer for the United Textile Workers AFL announced a hosiery boarders meeting at the AFL hall in High Point on Wednesday night. He said the AFL campaign here is about 80 percent successful and the gathering aims to secure a charter for the boarders within the AFL with Cox as the speaker and other AFL leaders assisting. Lloyd Gurley, former president of the Independent Boarders union, said the local group will disband to affiliate with a national organization and noted most mills favor the national alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cox
United Textile Workers, Afl
AFL
Cox
Lloyd Gurley
Independent Boarders Union
Gurley
WLB
Boy Scout District Meet Set For 7:30 Tonight
Charles W. Perry announces the High Point district annual meeting at Wesley Memorial church basement starts at 7:30 sharp. The event will be a business session rather than a dinner. In other news insect pests cause about 2 billion dollars in U.S. annual damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Charles W. Perry
High Point
Boy Scouts
Wesley Memorial Church
Beck And Love Face Possible Federal Ration Charges
A. E. Beck, 29, and an African American man named Love, received road sentences yesterday on larceny and receiving stolen property related to gas tickets. Judge D. C. MacRae noted a likely federal case for violations of rationing regulations as an OPA investigator planned to observe. Beck got 12 months and the Black man 18 months. federal counts would address illegal possession of rationing tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Beck
D. C. MacRae
J. F. Jones
Rationing Board
Jones
OPA
Jones A . Beck
Smoak
Lewis and White Bay Bottling Company Becomes Tip Bottling
The Lewis and White Bay Bottling Company, in operation 12 years, is sold to Tip Bottling Company of High Point. Frank L. and Raymond L. White buy the stock and form a partnership. The new firm will focus on the agricultural conveyance but keep the Gary stand. Lewis remains active manager of the Tip plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Gary Company
Fire level’s Randleman Chair plant. Ira Strickland dies
A morning blaze leveled the Randleman Chair company branch at 708 Mangum Avenue. Ira E. Strickland, 70, the night watchman, was found dead on the second floor. Firefighters fought the flames for hours aided by wind and nearby buildings. Losses included about $10,000 in stock, with insurance covering under one third. Strickland’s death is ruled connected to the fire, with building hazards cited and prior safety orders reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman Chair Company
Mangum Avenue
Ira E. Strickland
Thomasville
High Point Mattress Company
Strickland
Claude Cannady
J. O. Hayworth
E. K. Ingram
Ingram
Seabees Local Draft Board Announces Couples Accepted
The draft board disclosed Cla William Greene of 408 Lin Street and Charles Ross Joh of 518 Denny Street were accepted for special service with the United States Navy. They are married and each has children. They volunteered and were accepted last week to meet the October 31 closing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Greene
Lin Street
Charles Ross Joh
Denny Street
United States Navy
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Gov
W. Cecil
Secty
N. Main
L. L. Wilkinson
M. D
North Main ST. Mours
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V * Gaver Repepsering
Crenies
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Paint & Repair Now
Tiger Brand
Parker - Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Central
West Broad Street
S. Main ST
St. Joseph
Uine
Long Island City, N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Winston-Salem, N
New York
Pfc
Dick Silverman
Chapel Hill
Messman
Paul McKenzie
Pepsi-Cola Times
Information Bureau
Pepsi-Cola
Washingston
D. C
San Francisco
California
S. C. Clark
Duke
Augusta
Esikomas
Alaska
United States
Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
CAUL
Now
City Fuel CO
Park St
Wood - Armfield Furniture CO
South Main
Beck
Love
Lewis and White Bay Bottling Company
Meehanite
Superior
Smart
Peg
North Main Street
High Point, N. C
J.E. Strickland
Montomery County
Adeline Saund Strickland
Hattie Hiatt
Gert Bowers
Lottie Hunt Thomasville
Adie Reece
Newport News
Lie Morgan
Anne Stricland
Howard T
James W. Strand
County Co
Es Eee
Seabees
N. L. Yarnor
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