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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1945
Page
2
September 4 1945 issue of High Point Enterprise reports local Durham area news with police, civic updates, and community notices. Includes brief items on wartime home front activities and upcoming local events.
A 60 veteran convalescent group from Cam the Convalescent hospital failed to arrive for an American Legion arranged tour of local industries in High sint's. Frank Sizemore, secretary of the chamber of commerce, said the Legion Auxiliary planned a luncheon and transportation but could not explain the no show.
Partly cloudy and mild today with scattered showers over the coast. Extended forecast shows showers in the coastal Carolinas today tonight and Wednesday spreading through the district Wednesday night and Thursday. Friday and Saturday look fair with moderate temperatures.
High Point announces fall term plan featuring refresher courses in English history mathematics and science for students with interrupted education. Thirty hours weekly required with aim to prepare entrants for college freshman class. Credits match standard state school grants. emphasis on individualized instruction and flexible pacing.
A lone survivor recounts being at the mercy of a vast mob once known as men. The piece details fear, chaos, and the resolve to endure in a hostile environment.
World Today reports Chiang Kai-shek urging democracy and constitutional unity to stabilize China after Japan's defeat. The piece notes Manchu rule remnants, Kuomintang and Communist factions in a transitional era, stressing the need for internal tranquility to prevent China from weakening peace efforts. A separate dispatch quotes Lt. Ted Stawicki recalling Okinawa combat and criticizing German and Japanese forces as brutal.
Boyle questions whether current outfits perform better in the long run than early divisions. Marines discuss European combat, noting heavy casualties in Africa and Europe. The First Infantry Division fought over 400 days in battle. A brokered quote recalls Lt. Bruce Pinky Warren, a Purdue tackle wounded on Sugar Loaf Hill during Okinawa.
Sabath stresses vital need for personnel in business and plant conversion to civilian life. He notes manpower limits for limited service men except administrative roles. He calls for a strong recruitment program with shortfall filled by inductions of men aged 20 to 26, except family men.
Newsmen explain the 6 20 bomb carried by a Superfortress surprised observers. A two parachute slowed bomb exploded at 1000 to 1500 feet, devastating central Hiroshima. A Sacramento born guide cites higher death toll estimates than official figures, with warnings of vast injuries and no protective ridges. A child recalls a flash like a great sun.
Peter Stuyvesant spent eighteen years in peaceful life on his Bowery farm following the British seizure of New York in 1664. He preferred death to surrender but his followers did not permit him to join the fighting.
Mr. J. H. Miller with ten years of experience will conduct an Acousti con Better Hearing Clinic for the hard of hearing at the Sheraton Hotel in High Point Wednesday from 1 to 1 Call for an evening home demonstration or a consultation. The clinic promises scientifically fitted devices and instruments for air and conduction hearing aids with no obligation.
Seven certificates of incorporation filed in Raleigh include Piedmont Blouse Company of Thomasville to operate a store with authorized capital stock 100000 and $300 subscribed by Wilbur S Strickland Clifton Black and C C Wilson all of Thomasville.
The discussion centers on potential fills for key vacancies including a Supreme Court seat and top war and naval posts. Candidates named include Robert P. Patterson, John J. Parker, Austin, John J. McCloy, and others for Stimson's role. Navy and Army leaders such as King, Nimitz, Halsey, Spaatz, and Baker are debated as replacements. Ickes signals he will remain in Interior, with observers unsure of timing.
Radio Tokyo reports 20 000 American troops landing at Tachikawa base northwest of Tokyo with HQ at Tokyo university of commerce Yabo village. By nightfall about 100 000 on shore and up to 500 000 by month end. Emperor Hirohito attends first diet session under foreign surveillance. no details given. Context notes imperial palace absence and brief meeting.
Gastonia reports Sheriff Clyde G. Robinson resigns to become director of prisons for North Carolina succeeding H. H. Honeycutt. The board of commissioners also accepts the resignation of tax supervisor T. L. Ware due to ill health.
General Eichelberger and his team on the hospital ship Benevolence heard accounts of brutality in Hong Kong Korea and Japan. Prisoners described beatings malnutrition beriberi dysentery malaria and disease curtailing their return home. A dying B 29 crewman from Omori was among the rescued. Standley James, an old West Point classmate, was identified among the prisoners.
John F. Jones chief clerk of the local war price and rationing board reminds the public the board will not be open on Saturdays under the new federal work week. People still come on Saturdays and find it closed.
A special meeting of the American Legion is called for Wednesday night at 9 oclock. Attendees will include veterans of World War II who have recently joined and other veterans of American wars. A cold supper and refreshments will follow the business session.
Resources across North Carolina banks show $31,113,386.03 on June 30, 1945 and $26,093,?4 on June 30, 1944 with a $5,019,649.74 increase. Industrial banks dropped $27,824.90 in capital as two converted to commercial banks. Industrial banks’ 1934 resources stood at $10,542,754.25 while state banks and trust firms totaled $210,972,995.65.
Merz testified she fled down a back stair after the shooting. Gibbs recalled telling Smith he had caused trouble for him and his family. Smith was shot three times as he faced Gibbs, then Merz and the father left separately, the father heading to the bus terminal while two officers were alerted and Gibbs was later arrested.
The funeral for Mary Ellen Burton 15 of Thomasville was held at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church with Rev C E Ridge officiating. Pallbearers were Charles McDowell Clyde Gurley Fred Carroll Earnest Burton John Bowers and Joseph Peace. Interment followed in the church family plot cemetery.
The funeral for John W. Gibson of 711 Redding Street High Point will be held at his home this afternoon at two o'clock. Interment will follow in the Unity Chapel Methodist church cemetery family plot.
Clyde A. Daniels Jr. 19 year old seaman third class of the U S Navy drowned at Myrtle Beach S C last Saturday morning his services were held this afternoon at 4 in the home with Chaplain W A Alexander of the Navy V 12 at Chapel Hill in charge burial followed at Oakwood Memorial Park He is survived by his parents and grandparents Mrs Mary Mills Middleton Michigan and Mr and Mrs J D Mulliken Mebane N C
Mrs. Nell Burns Garner aged 40 died after a brief illness in Newport News Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 3 o clock at Fair Grove Methodist church Seagrove with Rev Wilbur Hutchins officiating. Argie Sang and Mrs Harry Monroe provided music. Pallbearers from Newport News included W A Hudson E D Tate L R Sutton W R Formichelli Allie Long and Elwood Long. Interment followed in the family burying ground. She was the wife of Alvah E Garner formerly of Asheboro.
The Economist reports federal funds will boost unemployment benefits to a nationwide maximum of 25 dollars weekly for 26 weeks. State payments now range from 15 to 28 dollars per week for 14 to 20 and 22 weeks.
7000 plus students expected to return for the fall term as Charles F Carroll reports all preparations complete. First graders dismissed at noon for first 20 days while other classes start normal. cafeterias open. Enrollment near 7500 on average with 231 teachers including 36 new staff members.
Thomasville report Abraham Basie Marion longtime High Point resident died after an extended illness. Born July 7 1876 in Surry County he lived in High Point since 1923 and worked for Continental Furniture He married Emma Armstrong September 22 1896 survivors include six sons seven daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral at his home Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Floral Garden cemetery
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