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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1944
Page
8
Dr. Logan Clendening discusses how vision problems often go unnoticed in early childhood, causing struggles with reading and school tasks. Far sightedness, near sightedness, and astigmatism lead to eye strain, headaches, rubbing eyes, and misinterpretation of letters, with statistics noting thousands of children affected.
A reader asks about tonsillectomy for a 50 year old woman. A doctor says safe. another warns of danger if bleeding occurs. The reply insists that with a competent operator the procedure is perfectly safe and warns against surgeons who imply they "would probably" cause hemorrhage.
Marvin Tut Hill was found guilty of dis orderly conduct cruelty to animals and malicious damage to arsenal property. He received a 14 month sentence on the three counts and a notice of appeal was filed with bond set at 300. Edna Gallimore and James England also convicted with suspended terms and fees. Clifford Lewis received a four month suspended sentence for reckless driving with a 50 dollar fine.
A. Hines, chair of Ilford County Democratic Executive committee, urged reelection of President Roosevelt at a High Point township gathering. He emphasized absentee voting for soldiers and later civilian ballots. committee members pledged cooperation in a progressive campaign. Out-of-town visitors included Guilford officials and state figures.
President G I Humphreys announced the fall start for High Point College moved to September 19 for freshmen registration with upperclassmen following. The army unit's departure in June frees a dormitory for men, allowing space for increased enrollment and additional volunteers registered for the term.
Funeral services for Mrs Dora Lee Worrell 63 widow of J T Worrell were held Friday at 130 PM at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Methodist church with Rev W M Phaup and Rev E W Jones officiating. A quartet sang and the service closed at a new Lutheran cemetery near Lexington.
Alvin Buffkin Parks of Edenton North Carolina was killed when his single seat training plane crashed near Toledo. Six new polio cases were reported in North Carolina bringing the total to 653 since June 1 with 23 deaths and near record 1935 totals.
State News Briefs report that the opening date for Louisburg College has been moved from September 1 to September 19, announced by Dr. Walter Patton.
Warren County officers investigate the death of a three year old found in a fish box in a pond near Norlina. Marks on the throat indicate the child was strangled. no identification or clues were found in the box or on the victim.
The fourth annual Southeastern Industrial Personnel Conference will be held in Durham from September 11 to 13, announced Frank T. De Vyner, secretary of the conference committee.
The thirty fourth annual session of the North Carolina Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness church opened in Falcon with Bishop Dan T. Muse of Oklahoma City in charge.
Raleigh reports the state foundation for infantile paralysis adds 179174 to combat the epidemic. Catawba which has 70 cases since June 1 lifts the ban along with Tredell and Lincoln counties signaling the outbreak peak may be over. total cases reach 647 since June 1 with 137 before that date.
One thousand one hundred twenty six evacuated American airmen shot down over Romania last year found shelter in Italy and Romania. A fleet of 38 B 17s flew from southern Italy to Bucharest under Lt Col James A Gunn. The aviators were welcomed after King Michael proclaimed their liberation and most reported good health and fair meals.
FBI arrests 61-year-old woodchopper Gree nso man Sarratt on federal extortion charge for sending a letter to R L Pope demanding 15000 to be delivered at Deep River Bridge Guilford County on April 2 1944. Pope met no one at the rendezvous and Sarratt admitted mailing the letter but claimed intent to obtain funds by other means. He is held for a Federal Grand Jury on a 1000 bond.
A ledger of personnel reclassifications shows William A. Tomlinson moving from 1-Cenl to 2-A and Douglas R. Purcelle from 2-A to 1-A. Other changes include Charles E. Barr 1-A to 2-A, Charles D. McArthur 2-A to 1-A, John C. Perry 1-A to 2-B, Richard F. Sellers 1-A to 2-B, Prince A. Sedberry 1-A to 2-A, Marvin F. Clay 2-A to 1-A, Arthur B. Henley 2-A to 1-A (H), James Barnett 1-A to 4-F, Nellie Parker 4-F to 11-A, Arthur Troxler 1-A to 4-F, Howard G. Therrell 2-A to 2-B, Harold D. Wall 1-C enl., Ernest A. Wright 3-A to 1-A (H), William S. Bencini 1-Cen.
Police hunt two men identified by J M Shore for robbing Marine Oil company office of about 4000 gallons of gasoline coupons. Shore said suspects Carlos Presnell, wanted for manslaughter, and Otto Jones, prison camp escapee, bound him with tape and fled after beating. He freed himself with a knife.
The annual Davis family reunion planned for Sunday September 3 at Walker's Mill is cancelled due to the prevalence of infantile paralysis.
Mrs. Amedia Hays Younger, 60, of Sophia Route 3, died Friday at 8 p.m. at her son David Younger's home in Archdale after over two months of illness. Born August 23, 1884 in Wilkes County, she moved to High Point 25 years ago and attended Friendly Baptist church. She leaves her husband William G. Younger, three daughters and seven sons along with two sisters and a brother. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Friendly Baptist Church with ministers Reverend W. L. Smith and Reverend H. Miller officiating. interment will follow in Floral Garden Cemetery.
This morning a family and connections were informed of a plan change for the animal reunion. Members are asked to take note of the revised schedule and venue details.
A Greensboro columnist notes Guilford County has about 196 to 200 men dead from World War II and urges memorials nationwide. He reflects on war lessons, memorial forms, and the duty to prevent future wars, recalling Poland’s invasion and wartime experiences.
The Thomasville Junior Chamber of Commerce conducts a Sunday scrap paper drive in the city aiming to collect at least 50,000 pounds of paper and magazines. A fleet of trucks will canvass the area. residents are asked to place bundles near the street for pickup.
A memorial service will be held for Pvt. James C. Hussey, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hussey of Route 2 High Point, who died in the service, at Pilot View.
Chaplain W Harvey and pastors Rev James F and Rev Mr White will lead the Sunday afternoon service at 3 o'clock. The Baptist church hosts the event with church leadership in charge.
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