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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1944
Page
10
The local USES office aids disabled veterans returning daily by linking them with civilian employment. Staff are coaching in job analysis, with state analysts available if needed, and local plants have welcomed the cooperative effort in High Point.
New construction, repairs, and additions for the month ending today totaled 26373 dollars, up from 20351 last year, a gain of 6021. There were 95 construction permits issued in October, compared with 81 in the prior year, an increase of 14.
Democratic officials in Guilford County discuss calls for J. Ed Millis to resign after a $500 donation to the Constitutional Democrats of North Carolina. Byron Haworth cites sentiment, while other donors from Greensboro to Winston-Salem contributed varying amounts. Rallies are planned ahead of election day with Moseley and Crissman among speakers.
Rosa Watkins Negro seeks 20900 damages for injuries from a Fry 13 taxi accident in Greensboro. She alleges signing a 1750 release under drugs and distress, claiming it was inadequate. Court recessed before all evidence finished. other juries awarded plaintiffs in Hedrick v Durant cases. non suit in Morgan v Pennsylvania Casualty.
Mild weather and a full moon were in prospect for the citys Halloween celebration tonight with thousands of revelers expected downtown. No streets will be roped off. police will patrol to prevent property damage while cars may park on Main Street.
Walter Scott Gossett a well known High Point farmer died in a local hospital after a six week illness. Born July 10 1883 in Guilford County he was survived by three sons and six daughters plus a sister and eighteen grandchildren. Funeral services were set for Thursday at Deep River Friends Church with burial in the church cemetery.
About fifty representatives from High Point industrial plants met with Sixth War Loan leaders at the Sheraton to discuss the payroll deduction plan for buying War Bonds. Treasury officials and Sixth War Loan leaders outlined the program as bonds purchased in November and December count toward Point's quota, with plans to broaden payroll savings as soon as possible.
Postmaster S C Clark announced fee changes to take effect tomorrow. Special delivery will cost 13 cents for letters, 17 cents for non letters, and heavier parcels incur higher charges. A 5 cent notification fee for undeliverable C O D items is added. Money order fees drop to previous March levels, with new postal notes at 5 cents for amounts to $10. Clark noted no sale date yet for postal notes.
Police will protect cars parked near the church tonight as Rev. G Ray Jordan preaches. Pastor Rev. Wilson Welton said residents might hesitate to leave cars on the streets but officers will guard vehicles for worshipers.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Ala Blanche Myers. Gratitude is expressed for the many offerings. Signed T. H. Myers R. C. Myers and Mrs. Mina Williams.
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