Street Repair Schedule Announced for Local Roads
Riker Younts Construction Co of Reidsville will begin street work next week on several roads. Crews will seal coat or asphalt treat 1800 to 2500 feet segments from Centennial Avenue to East Lexington and on surrounding streets, with completion targeted for the week of October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker Younts
Reidsville
State High Commission
Green Street
Avenue
Springfield Renue
Wand Street
South Main Street
Ridgeway
Prospect Icon Ward
Centennial Fenue
Lexington Avenue
Lillowbrook Street
Comco
Grimes Street
Lindsay
Boulevard
Park
Hamilton
Rook
Grimes
West Bus
Howell
Edgedale
Hillcrest
Steele
Woodland Boulevard
West Bay
JayCee Paper Drive Collects 60 000 Lbs of Paper
Herbert Mitchell announces 60 000 pounds of paper were gathered yesterday for the Junior Chamber of Commerce scrap drive. Gra Y and Hi Y volunteers aided the effort at the Y M C A and missing participants should call Baker's Esso Station at 2271 to arrange pickup in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Mitchell
Chamber of Commerce
Mitchell
Baker
Esso
L M Morris of Troy Dies in Mine Blast Explosion
Luther M. Morris a former Troy resident died from burns after a blowtorch exploded at his mining plant near Troy. Services set for 3 pm Tuesday in Troy. Surviving widow Lois Currie Morris, mother Mrs. P. M. Morris, six brothers and six sisters listed in Troy, Rock Walse, Ophir, York Pa. and others. Darwin showed that most of the earth's vegetable mold was made by earthworms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther M. Morris
Troy
Lois Currie Morris
Lexington
P. M. Morris
L. Blaine
Rock Walse
Ophir
Otis D
York
Claude E
Paul A
High Point
Herman M. Morris
Graham
E. Talmage Thompson
Norwood
Clan C. Brown
Alexandria
Grace Dealon
Archie Britt
Alameda
Calif
Howard Galloway
Albemarne
Darwin
Woodmen Camp Announces Tuesday Meetings
Woodmen of the World Piedmont Camp No. meets Tuesday nights at 7 30 P M all visiting Sovereigns invited Joan T Bruton Consul Commando Epgar Johnson Financial Secy urge attendance and cordial invitation to members and guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Cox To Remain As Juvenile Court Judge In City
City Manager Roy Braden will not discharge Juvenile Judge C N Cox or transfer duties to City Attorney Grover H Jones. Council discussed economy moves but took no final action. Cox earns 900 dollars yearly and Jones could be paid 25 dollars monthly if duties shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy S. Braden
C. N. Cox
Grover H. Jones
Braden
Cox
Judge Cox
Jones
Mr. Jones
Service Personnel News From Camp Beale and New Guinea
Pfc. Donald B. Bickford returned to Camp Beale California after a 10 day furlough at the home of his wife’s parents Mr and Mrs Everett Bowman. Nathan E. Osborne son of Mr and Mrs N A Osborne of Jamestown promoted from private first class to corporal after ten months overseas and is now somewhere in New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Donald B. Bickford
Camp Beale
Calif
Everett Bowman
Nathan E. Osborne
N. A. Osborne
Jamestown
New Guinea
Missing in Action T/Sgt. Clay Young Jr. over Germany
T/Sgt. Clay Young Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Young of Red Springs is reported missing in action over Germany since August 9. He joined the service in 1942 and trained as a radio gunner in Florida and South Dakota. He served as radio gunner on a Liberator bomber in England. His plane Sunshine Jan led its squadron. He has the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters. His wife is Claudine Brown of Greensboro. he formerly resided in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wagoner
France
England
Pfc
Wagoner
Edith Loflin
Sophia
Jones Street
High Point
R. A. Wagoner
Gold Hill
Set
Young
Claudine Brown
Greensboro
William Henry Mann Dies in Albemarle at 78
Funeral services for William Henry Mann 78 who died at his daughter Mrs H M Whitleys home will be held Tuesday at 11 in West Albemarle Baptist Church with burial in Kendall Baptist Church Cemetery. He was a native farmer survived by two sons C B and George R Mann two daughters Mrs Sam M Whitley and Mrs Ruth M Burleson three brothers A J C D Mann of Albemarle and J A Mann High Bread Baking is noted as an ancient human art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Mann
C. B
George R. Mann
Sam M. Whitley
Ruth M. Burleson
Albemarle
A. J
C. D. Mann
J. A. Mann
High Point
Column Notice Request to Call News to Mrs Merritt
Public notices solicit readers to call in all news items to Mrs L S Merritt at 1333 E Washington St 48492. The directive emphasizes direct submission of information for the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Merritt
E. Washington St
Golden Star Quartette to Sing at Emanuel Baptist Church
The Golden Star Quartette will sing at Emanuel Baptist Church on Tuesday September 5 1944 at 8 p m. Public is invited to attend. Labor Day dance planned by High Point Negro Youth Center officials and members at the Youth Center East Washington Street starting 8 30 p m with a small fee for nonmembers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Star Quartette
Emanuel Baptist Church
Wang, Seber
High Point Negro Youth Center
East Washington St
General Fund Revenues Show Healthy Gain in North Carolina
North Carolina general fund receipts rose sharply in August, totaling 85 874 165.58, up from 4 617 550.82 the prior August and above July’s 4 82 461.41. Highway funds fell 196 989.36 from August and 268 223.75 from July, while franchise tax and general sales led gains. Intangible taxes surged to 20 078.44, the largest rise from August in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Nisbet
Raleigh
North Carolina
Thar Aly
A Town Celebrates Allied Steady Invasion Progress
In a hometown bulletin a local service flag shows 57 blue stars as residents praise the invasion on the Continent. Bob Newcomb and Doc express confidence Nazi defeat is near, recalling months of Allied cooperation between Swedes, Tommies, and GI Joes over beer and games. The piece links wartime solidarity to lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc
Traffic Surge Over Main and Wrenn Bridges Signals Need for New Span
Police traffic survey on South Main and Wrenn streets last Friday showed 3 735 vehicles crossing the two bridges between 4 and 6 pm, averaging 31 per minute. The South Main bridge carried 1 013 cars from 4 to 5 pm at about 17 per minute, aiding a request to build a Willowbrook Street bridge with priority materials support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
South Main
Wrenn Streets
South Main Street
Police Department
Bureau of Public Roads
Willowbrook
Eeeate
Ae Ae
German lieutenant led into HQ by French maquis boy
In Arras France a 16 year old maquis led a German lieutenant to a headquarters near the Belgian frontier. He said the war was over and claimed Allied advances across France into Belgium. A British officer revealed a battle chart and tanks, troops and guns massing. The German admitted disbelief. Lone dispatch riders were seen liberating villages on the edge of the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
France
Belgium
New President of Santa Fe Is Diesel Pioneer
Fred G. Gurley, 55, named president of the Santa Fe system, a diesel engine pioneer who envisions broader diesel use on short runs and a possible rail air transport coordination. He cautions about future steam advances and urges favorable laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Chicago
Fred G. Gurley
Rail
Gurley
Jail Center Opens as USO Converts Local Jail
In San Marcos Texas a USO unit converts an empty jail into a recreation center for 200 Negro soldiers. Communists donated the air and locals decorated the space with chairs lamps and tables. The mayor and base CO attend a dedication as flowers bloom and troops enjoy the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Tex
INS
USO
Air Medal Awarded to Lt. John A. Marsh Jr
Lt. John A. Marsh Jr. USNR of High Point received the Air Medal at the Naval Air Training Center in Pensacola. The citation notes his meritorious aerial flight during the March 30, 1944 attack on Palau Harbor, where he assumed flight leadership under heavy enemy fire. A UNC 1937 graduate, Marsh also fought at Marcus Island, the Marshalls and Gilberts, Wake, Truk, Saipan, and Hollandia. he is now assistant engineering officer at Bronson Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsacola
Fla
John A. Marsh, Jr
USNR
High Point
Pacific
Naval Airining Center
de Aate
Palau Harbor
Palau Islands
Marsh
University of North Carolina
Marcus Island
Marshall and
Gilberts Islands
Wake Island
Truk
Saipan
Hollandia
Bronson Field
Rosa Fowler dies in Baltimore at 73
Mrs Rosa Fowler 73 widow of L P Fowler of Spartanburg S C died Sunday night in Baltimore Maryland after months of declining health Her remains will be returned to Spartanburg for interment with services likely Wednesday Funeral arrangements are by Bobo Funeral Home She is survived by two daughters Mrs C H Greer of High Point and Mrs J A Barnhill of Baltimore at her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Fowler
L. Fowler
Spartanburg
Valeakee
J. A. Barnhill
Baltimore
Soldiers In Panama Vote In Coming Presidential Election
In the Panama Canal Zone soldiers at anti aircraft and harbor defense stations will vote in the presidential election. Lieutenant Gregg N Jennings, soldier voting officer of the Panama Coast Artillery Command, reports an overwhelming turnout with 150 men in one unit informed of overseas ballots and only two uninterested in voting. Absentee ballot applications have been requested by coast artillerymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panma
Canal Department
INS
Canal Zone
Gregg N. Jennings
Panama Coast Artillery Command
Jennings
Coast
New Schedule For Officers In Effect For Police Dept
Acting Chief C C Stoker announced a new day off plan for police officers goes into effect this week though weekends remain manned at full strength. Two long time members J H Steele and W B Jenkins moved to plainclothes bringing the division to seven. uniform officers are now four short of full strength with more appointments expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Stoker
Stoker
J. H. Steele
W. B. Jenkins
Mrs Ruby Moss Dies In Norfolk After Illness
Mrs Ruby A Moss 33 a former High Point resident died early Saturday in a Norfolk Virginia hospital from injuries suffered in an antle accident. Surviving parents two daughters three brothers two half brothers two sisters and other relatives. Body brought here and funeral Tuesday at 10 30 am at Koonce Funeral Home with burial in Floral Garden Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby A Moss
Norfolk
High Point
Hazel Alderman
William
Robert Alderman
Point
Malcolm
Fort Bragg
E. P. Alderman
Albert
Pulaski
Velma
Mallie Alderman
Koonce Funeral Home
W. Hi. Barker
Southside Baptist Church
Floral Garden Cemetery
British Produce New French Maps
Britain has created more original maps of France in two years than France did in 2000 years, the War Office announces. The Directorate of Military Survey completed a vast project with many firms printing maps, supplying invasion maps for American forces under reverse lend lease. Artificial silk has been produced from wood pulp and other cellulose fibers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
France
Britain
British War Office
Directorate of Military Survey
Jennings Reveals Clear Intentions for November G I Polls
Jennings states definite plans to participate in the upcoming November polls. The remark signals commitment to the G I ballot, aligning with anticipated electoral activity and civic engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I
Jennings
Mrs. Emma Gray Spencer Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Emma Gray Spencer wife of J B Spencer general manager of High Point Hardware Co died just before 6 00 Sunday at her home 407 Lindsay Street after months of declining health and more than two months of critical illness Born in Guilford County she lived in High Point 40 years a Methodist active member She leaves six nephews Dr C Gray Alson Gray Sgt Gray Gilbert Gray Liam Gray Gray Saulter and a niece Mrs Joe McCallis Funeral arrangements set with Rev Wilson O Weldon pastor at First Methodist Oakwood cemetery entombment to follow Body to be removed to late residence this afternoon Poe Funeral Home is handling details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gray Spencer
J. B. Spencer
High Point Hardware Company
Lindsay Street
Guilford County
J. and
Elizabeth Walker Gray
Methodist Church
C. Gray
Boulevard Kennell High Point Memorial Hospital
Alson Gray
Italy
Sgt. Gray
Gilbert and
Liam Gray
Gray Saulter
Hopkinsville
Joe McCallis
Wilson O. Weldon
First Methodist
George R. Brown
Iate
Oakwood Cemetery
Poe
F. Allman
A. G. Payne
R. Tens
H. C. Ferree
L. R. Stewart
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Aras
R. Warner
Peihd
Enor
Arra
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward Street
JayCee
L. M. Morris
Joan T. Bruton
Epgar
Johnson
Financial Secy
Callan
Cpl
Charles Ray Durham
J. R. Durham
Asheboro Street
Seventh Army
Mattie Ruth Cavalry
Bickford
Osborne
News OF
Yorely
Spain
Joe Marsh
Bob Newcomb
Doce Hollister
Reewing Industry Foundation
North Caroline
Edgar H. Bain
Releigh
N. C
Maquis
J. A. Marsh, Jr
Panama
Nat Walker
Eves
Walgreen
Daks
North Main
Washington
DR. B. F. Thomas
W. Eigh St
Max Bones
Ruby Moss
OF Foreign Wars
N. Main & W. Washington
J.B. Spencer
America
Roee
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
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