Indoor Season At Local Y Opens To Crowds
The 1943 indoor season at the local YM C.A. opened with strong turnout as men and youths across ages joined at the recreation center. War industry workers fill fall classes while August census shows 846 service members used YMCA facilities, with High Point College aviation cadets joining for group activities.
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Armed Services
YM. C.A
High Point College Aviation
Cloverdale
Elmakmoos
Valley Ball
Johnson St
Ada Blair School
American Business Club
Brentwood
Oak Hill
Industriel
Elm St
Sp. m
V.s.0
RAF Advanced Flying School Graduate and AAF Mechanic
George C. Cooper of High Point son of Mr and Mrs George W Cooper has completed RAF advanced flying school at Williams Field Chandler Ariz and is commissioned a second lieutenant Fred R Beck son of Mrs Ila Beck Route One Jamestown has completed aviation mechanic course at Amarillo AAF Amarillo Texas
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George C. Cooper
High Point
George W. Cooper
Williams Field
Chandler, Ariz
Beck
Fred R. Beck
Ila Beck
Route One
Jamestown
Amarillo
James C. Spencer
Marjorie Spencer
Route Three
Pfe
Casper H. Overman
T. H. Overman
Anderson Street
Local Service Notices Highlight Army Aviation Roles
James C. Spencer and Casper H. Overman are acknowledged as aviation mechanics at Amarillo AAF Texas after completing courses. Lt. Alice V. Dosh, commissioned May 10 1943 and sworn in September 1 1943, serves as executive officer at Ft. Oglethorpe TAC Headquarters Georgia and is assigned as assistant adjutant.
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Alice V. Dosh
Ft. Oglethorpe
Georgia
Army of the United States
Dosh
Suon
TAC
WAC
High School Aids War Effort With Typewriter Sale
High Point high school joined a national effort to supply typewriters for the war. Several machines were sold to the U.S. government after the spring 1943 term. Only 268 juniors and seniors remain in typing classes as the commercial department operates with 53 machines in two rooms.
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High Point High School
United States
D. P. Whitley
Building Shows Drop Here During August
A Fire Chief report notes August building repair declined versus 1942. Non-residence repairs totaled 9143 dollars and residence repairs 9377 dollars due to WPB material restrictions. Total construction in August reached 19080 dollars, down from 24998 last year.
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E. K. Ingram
High Point
Encampment Of Negro Soldiers Not Coming
Police Chief W. G. Friddle said army officers had not returned from preliminary surveys on Kivett Drive for a bivouac of about 250 Negro troops and the plan to locate the encampment here appeared to have fallen through. landowner C. C. Edwards noted Greensboro officers had investigated but not informed him of final plans. A similar white detachment had been sent to Reidsville.
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W. G. Friddle
Kivett
C. C. Edwards
Greensboro
Reidsville
High Point Premier to Launch Third War Loan Drive
The city plans a North Carolina premiere of Walter Wanger’s film We've Never Been Licked tonight at Center Theatre. Officials say 1,000 citizens already bought bonds for entry. additional seats remain available. War bond booths operate citywide with sales continuing through September. Clarence Leinbach will lead opening rally with Governor Broughton’s broadcast to start North Carolina's $145 million drive.
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High Point
North Carolina
Walter Wanger
Center Theatre
Hugh Smart
Smart
Glenn Perry
Center
Broadhurst Theatres
Walgreen's
Harllees
Sears Roebuck
Belk- Stevens
W. B. Hall
War Bond Committee
Hall
Virginia Frank
Carl Cronstedt
J. Melville Broughton
Hall Urges Civitan Club To Buy War Bonds
W B Hall, chairman of the third war loan drive in High Point, urged Civitan Club members to help push the city quota of 4 262 250 over the ton. Hall spoke as the principal presenter on a program focused on club business.
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W. B. Hall
High Point
Civitan Club
Hall
State Deaths Mrs. Fred Land
Mrs. Fred Land, 36, wife of a former city employee, died this morning in Statesville. She is survived by her husband and two children. Funeral services will be held in Statesville at 3 30 Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Land
Statesville
Japs Claim Heavy U. S. Cruiser Hit
Berlin Radio quoted Imperial headquarters stating an American cruiser was heavily damaged off New Guinea early this morning. The broadcast noted an Allied convoy attacked by Japanese planes and reported a destroyer damaged and two Allied planes shot down.
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New York
Berlin Radio Today
New Guinea
NBC
Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago butter receipts total 580 595 with firm quotes 93 41 2 to 90 40 89 40 and 88 cooking 39 90. Carrot receipts 40 percent. Eggs receipts 14 126 with specials 49 extras 43 5 standards 41 4 current receipts 39 9 39 9 directs 35 37 checks 35 36 2.
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Chicago
Americans In China Cheered By Field Artillery Center
At the Field Artillery Training Center in China enlisted men from 17 states run a weekly newspaper The Jing Bow and stage hoe-down concerts. Staff Sergeants Slim Heath Nazar organize cartoons and a continuing mystery comic while Monty Smallwood Gambacorta and others provide fiddle, guitar, and mountain music to keep spirits high.
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Field Artillery Training Center
China
INS
America
United Nations
Florida
Texas
Washington State
Chicago
Loop
Vermont
Green Mountains
Nebraska
Wepaly
George H. Slim
Wallace G. Heath
Amarillo
Earle Nazar
Gloucester City
N. J
Nazar
Maynard J. Monty
Syracuse
N. Y
Army
G. L
Artillery School
John P. Smallwood
Testimony In Colman Court Martial At Selfridge Field
Major Charles Horton testified at Colman court martial that after a three day exam he found no mental or organic brain disorder. Defense claims Colman suffered amnesia and psycho-neurosis during the McRae shooting. Lt Ford said he was ordered to Selfridge from Fort Custer and did not request the transfer.
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Selfridge Field
Mid
Charles B. Horton
Fox Field
Alabama
William T. Colman
Col. Colman
William R. McRae
Army
Benson Ford
Henry Ford
Colman
Lt. Ford
Armed Forces
Fort Custer
Selfridge
Income Tax Returns Due September 15
C H Robertson, collector of internal revenue for this district, warns federal taxpayers to file a declaration of estimated income and pay any outstanding amount by September 15. About one third must file. penalties include 10 percent added tax for noncompliance, 2.5 dollars or 20 percent for late installments, and a 6 percent penalty for large underestimates, with farmers given wider leeway and a later filing date of December 15.
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C. H. Robertson
Internal Revenue
Collector of
Thomas Jefferson Moody Dies at 82 in High Point
Thomas Jefferson Moody 82 native of Burke County died at his daughter Mrs. D E Sears home in High Point Route One. Survived by four daughters, three sons, 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Mrs Sears home at four with Rev. Ward and Rev. Barker officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Body returned to Sears home this afternoon.
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Thomas Jefferson Moody
High Point
D. E. Sears
Mr. Moody
Burke County
Thomas Moody
Laney Moody
D. FE. Sears
J. R. Potts
R. P. Myers
Oakwood
Final Rites Held For J. C. Jones
Thomasville obituary reports the funeral of J. C. Jones a former resident who died in Spartanburg South Carolina. The service was led by Rev J A Palmer at J C Green and Sons Funeral Home and pallbearers included Lee Black Everett Black W G Hinkle Fred Murphy Leon Blue and Luther Long. Music was provided by Rev Palmer and Miss Margaret Palmer with Mrs Hubert Lee Fouts at the piano. Interment was in Bethany church cemetery family plot.
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Thomasville
J. C. Jones
Spartanburg
S. C
J. C. Green and Sons Funeral
J. A. Palmer
Heidelberg Reformed Church
Lee Black
Everett Black
W. G. Hinkle
Fred Murphy
Leon Blue
Luther Long
Palmer
Margaret Palmer
Hubert Lee Fouts
Bethany Church Cemetery
Memorial Service At Hasty High For Bruce Shankle
A memorial service for Bruce Shankle 19 son of Mr and Mrs B M Shankle Route One was held in the Hasty High School auditorium last Friday He lost his life in a seaplane crash August 18 Edna Shankle his sister placed a gold star on the service men honor roll Students sang The Star Spangled Banner and ended with a heart salute to the flag
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Bruce Shankle
B. M. Shankle
Route One
Hasty High School
Edna Shankle
Lemon Wake-Up Drink for Gentle Constipation Aid
Advice to cure constipation without harsh laxatives by drinking juice of one Sunkist Lemon in water first thing after arising. Claims lemon and water boost vitamin C and other vitamins, curb fatigue, improve digestion, and refresh the mouth. Endorses a 10 day trial to see if relief occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunkist
Daniels Divorce Suit Filed Today With Clerk
A divorce suit was filed in High Point municipal court naming Hattie Doris Daniels as plaintiff and James R. Daniels as defendant. The complaint seeks absolute divorce on grounds of two years separation, noting the marriage on May 28, 1938 and separation since April 24, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Municipal Court
Hattie Doris Daniels
James R. Daniels
Lester Quinn License Revoked for DWI in North Carolina
The North Carolina highway safety division lists Lester Francis Quinn of this city among those whose driving licenses were revoked this week. Quinn's license was revoked after his arrest in Thomasville for driving while intoxicated.
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Lester Francis Quinn
North Carolina Highway Safety Division
Quinn
Thomasville
Cartons for Overseas Mailing Available at Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore announced that cartons for overseas mailing are now at the Chamber of Commerce and can be secured by calling there. The cartons, furnished free by the Carolina Container Company, conform to government regulations for overseas mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
Carolina Container Company
Sizemore
Army order saves tons of steel with wooden chairs
An army order for 800000 wooden folding chairs reduced steel use by about 4000 tons, reflecting a shift to wood in military seating. The move highlights resource conservation and supply chain adaptation during procurement.
City completes 39 title clearances for pending property cases
City Attorney Grover H. Jones reports eight attorneys signed contracts to clear up 39 titles under the statute of limitations. Work will be distributed to eligible lawyers for clearance continuing today as 1,575 titles remain to be processed. Attornies named include Robert Martin James B Lovelace James Lyon C A York J Allen Austin D H Parsons Ben Herman and W G Hamilton.
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Grover H. Jones
Robert Martin
James B. Lovelace
James Lyon
C. A. York
J. Allen Austin
D. H. Parsons
Ben Herman
W. G. Hamilton
Jones
Walter Crissman
Louis J. Fisher
E. A. Wright
Average Hair Weight Per Head Ranges From Five To Twelve Ounces
A historical note states the weight of an average head of hair lies between five and twelve ounces. No individuals or organizations are mentioned. The fact is presented as a general measurement.
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High Point College
Tontgat
F. Hedrick
Gor Cc
W. Cecil
Secty
TiSty N. Main
City Fuel CO
Park &T
Hamilton - Boone Lumber Company
Paint & Repair Now
Tiger Rand
Parker - Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Credit Jewelers
S. Main ST
Cooper
Spencer
Overman
LT. Dosh
Nat Walker
Fyfes
Walgreen
Fountains
Pansi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola Bettling Co
Winstonem
Civitans
U. S
Siebler
Shackelford
North Main Street
J. W. Snotherly
USNR
Woodrow Avenue
Naval Training School
Harvard University
Ar Iron Monger
Iiiness
T.J. Moody
Wrenn Street
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Greyhound Lines
Marjorie Nelson
Windy City
Atlantic City
Great Britain
ICE Delivery Company
Aine
Autoloans
Ed Deere Agit
North
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Boul Sch
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