Legion Post To absorb World War II veterans
At a called meeting the local American Legion outlined plans to absorb new World War II veteran members into the post, replacing the World War I veterans. Robert R. Fountain led the group, with Cliff Lehman detailing an expansion and an active membership drive beginning immediately. A reception for 60 Camp Butner veterans was served, and a September 17 meeting was set for interested WWII veterans to join.
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Legion Auxiliary Unit
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Mrs Sallie Bean Dies After Six Years Illness
Mrs Sallie Bean 76 former resident of Thomasville and Albemarle widow of Jerry Thomas Bean died at her High Point home on Jordan street extension following a six year illness. She was born February 2 1869 in Davidson county and was a Baker Springs Baptist Church member. Survivors include four daughters three sons a brother a sister 26 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral from the home Friday at 1 pm with interment in Unity Chapel Methodist church cemetery Thomasville. Body to be moved from Russell Funeral Home tonight at seven.
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Thomasville
Albemarle
Jerry Thomas Bean
Jordan Street
High Point
Davidson County
James Bean
Joyce Carrick Bean
Baker Springs
David Britt
Flora C. Griffie
S.A. Kiger
Winston- Salem
W. E. Rumley
Randleman
L. W. Bean
Thomas Ville
G. E. Bean
Daniel Carrick
Nannie Doby
Lexington
Unity Chapel Methodist Church
Russell Funeral Home
Funeral Rites for Gibson Marion Abernethy Highlight Obituary List
Funeral services were held for John W. Gibson at his High Point home with Rev. B. H. Phaup and E. O. Embler officiating. Pallbearers included Paul Harmon and J. Linthicum among others. burial at Calvary Reformed church cemetery followed. Abraham D. Marion died in a High Point hospital with services at his home and Oak Grove Baptist church choir providing music. interment in Floral Garden Cemetery. L. A. Abernethy, 87, longtime educator and former North Carolina legislator, was buried near Iron Station after a career spanning Lincoln and surrounding counties.
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Joan W. Gibson
John W. Gibson
Redding Street
High Point
B. H. Phaup
Hayworth Waelean
L. Lewallen
A. D. Marion
Abraham D. Marion
Weat Green Street
R. L. Smith
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Paul, Myers
Washington Camp
J.T. Bratton
A. H. Craver
R. A. Peace
L. A
Instrumental Music Classes Begin In City
Registration for instrumental music instruction has begun in city schools and will finish today. A few rental instruments remain in the school store. Oak Hill Ada Blair and Johnson Street completed registration yesterday, others finish today. Elementary ensembles await instruments. renter fees on school instruments have been doubled.
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Ada Blair
Johnson Street
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Wet Highway Wreck Near High Point Causes Damage
A morning collision on highway 311 near High Point caused about 3100 in damage to two cars. Drivers George William Bundy and Jack Clay Sykes faced charges of reckless driving after Bundy attempted a left turn and Sykes braked, skidded, and crossed into Bundy’s path.
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High Point
George William Bundy
Jack Clay Sykes
Bundy
Rain postpones North Carolina playoff games in league
Rain washed out six scheduled playoff games in the North Carolina State league last night. Each team had won one game. play will resume tonight as Salisbury visits Lexington and Landis hosts Hickory.
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Funeral services for Herbert E. Armentrout 52
Herbert E. Armentrout 52 died unexpectedly Wednesday morning from a heart attack at a local hospital while at work. Funeral services will be Friday at 4 PM from Koonce Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Charles Epperson and Reverend T. T. Lindsey officiating. Interment in Floral Garden Cemetery. Body remains at the funeral home until service time.
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Postwar aviation jobs may be inadequate for veterans study says
Limited field New York report cites Bureau of Labor Statistics findings that postwar demand for pilots and skilled aviation personnel will be far short of the large number of veterans and others seeking aviation work. Charles C. Center notes regional implications.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Charles C. Center
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