Scrap Metal Drive Heads Legions High Point Campaign
The American Legion Andrew Jackson post of High Point will lead a scrap metal and salvage drive with James E. Lyon as chairman. Mayor O Arthur Kirkman announced the drive to support the war effort through the Army Emergency Relief Fund. The yard backs the post office with Joe Gordon in charge. a 75 mm gun donation tops the initial offerings. Lyon noted a $14.08 per ton price ceiling and the Legion will process and ship metals to government centers.
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High Point
Andrew Jackson Post
American Legion
James E. Lyon
O. Arthur Kirkman
Civilian Defense Council
the Legion Post
Lyon
Legion
Gordon and Son
Charmin
Christmas Box For Soldiers Will Be Made
Special Christmas boxes for soldiers will be manufactured in High Point by the Carolina Container Company and distributed free by the Chamber of Commerce. The boxes will be 7x11x7 inches and available from September 15 to November 1. More than 2,000 High Point service members in Army Navy Marine and Air Corps will receive them. C T Ingram Sr president of the Chamber of Commerce is treasurer and general manager of the Carolina Container Company.
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High Point
Carolina Container Company
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
Army
Navy
Marine
Air Corps
United States
Foreign Service
C.T. Ingram, Sr
Doctor Marina Henry Resigns from Guilford Sanatorium
Dr. Marina Henry resigns after more than two years on the Guilford County Sanatorium medical staff to practice privately in Chapel Hill. She will leave tomorrow to take over Dr. John Hooker’s office, who has left for military service. Her father is UNC physician G K Henry. A successor has not been named amid wartime doctor shortages.
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Marina Henry
Guilford County Sanatorium
Chapel Hill
M. D. Bonner
Henry
John Hooker
G. Kk. Henry
University of North Carolina
Bonner
Carraway Convicted by Jury in High Point Court
Jurors found Captain Bruce H. Carraway, High Point justice of the peace, guilty of malfeasance in office after a lengthy session in which witnesses said he unlawfully issued affidavits regarding birth dates. Sentencing set for October 1, with numerous other docket cases disposed of, including several for prohibition violations, drunken driving, assaults with deadly weapons, and traffic offenses.
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High Point
Bruce H. Carraway
Carraway
Mike Bowles
Ray Cramer
South Main Street
Robert Lee Coleman
Leonard Street
Raymond Dunlap
Hoover Street
James Cathey
Roy Allen
Sam Maloy, Jr
Florence Street
Fred Wilkins
East High Street
M. W. (Moody) Reid
Templeton Street
Chester Graves
Vernon Clinard
Corbett Farms
Ralph Curl
Samuel T. Miller
Briggs Avenue
Jason Cathey
P. J. Carter
Dalton Street
George McCullough
North Street
Eliza Armstrong
Taylor Street
J. F. Young
Cross Street
Janie McCullough
James Keno
Underhill Street
Hazel Williams
Guilford College
Claude White
Downing Street
Kivett Drive
Virginia Evans
Trinity
John McKinley
Gordy Street
Sam Smal
Hay Street
Marshall Williams
Will Graves
Eccles Street
Jacob Moore
M. L. Portee
Charlie Price
West Street
John Pinnix
Railroad Street
Arthur Coggins
Washington Street
Thedlay Smith
Fairview Street
Floyd Davis
Redding Street
Nathan Sassafras
John Carvan Spencer
Lucinda Gilmore
East Washington Street
Oscar Dumas
Prayer Service Led By Vance Hill At Mrs Cashwell Home
Friday evening prayer service conducted by Vance Hill and group will be held at 8 o clock this week. The gathering takes place at the home of Mrs Cashwell located at 617 S Hamilton Street.
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Vance Hill
Stolen Bicycle Report In High Point
Mrs. L. G. Whimfrey of 209 Rowland Park reported a third bicycle stolen this week. A black Elgin disappeared from her front porch Wednesday night and police were asked to issue a lookout.
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High Point
L. G. Whimfrey
Rowland Park
Loyalty Day at First Evangelical and Reformed Church
The First Evangelical and Reformed church will launch a loyalty campaign Sunday with Dr. Alvin R. Keppel, president of Catawba College, as guest speaker. He will address the Adult department at 9:45 a.m. on catching a vision for a vibrant church school and will speak at the morning worship on "My Church and I." The public is invited to attend.
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First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Alvin R. Keppel
Catawba College
Salisbury
Keppel
Board of Christian Education
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Evangelical Synod of North America
Bond Breakfast Offers John Payne Wyman and Falkenburg
War activities committee announces Bond Breakfast featuring John Payne Jane Wyman and Jinx Falkenburg. Attendees can join by purchasing a war bond of 500 dollars or more at any location and should buy promptly. Breakfast begins about 8 15 Wednesday morning Sept 16. Special seats are not provided and unsued tickets may be given to a friend or war mother.
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John Payne
Jane Wyman
Jinx Falkenburg
Filmdom
Theatres War Activities Committee
Hugh J. Smart
Second Forgery Charge Against C. H. Williams
A second forgery charge was filed against C. H. Williams 35 of 416 Park Street after police arrested him on a prior charge. Williams allegedly forged Dr. T. M. Stanton’s name on a 15.50 check and received cash from W. J. Leonard. Also arrested were Jack Le Grand on assault with a deadly weapon and M. u. Jones on lottery tickets found with him.
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C. H. Williams
Park Street
Greensboro
Williams
T. M. Stanton
W. J. Leonard
Jack le Grand
Norwood Court
Selectee Party Set for September 17 in High Point
A selectee party for High Point men entering military service will be held Thursday September 17 at the Junior High School. About 200 men from High Point who left this morning for Camp Croft South Carolina will return on two week leaves for the event. Contributions totaling several local hosiery mills and other sponsors were announced to meet expenses including Melrose Hosiery Mills Amos Hosiery Mill J E Millis Guilford Hosiery Mill Slane Hosiery Mill Crown Hosiery Mill and High Point Paper Box Co.
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High Point
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Camp Croft
S. C
Junior Chamber Today
Melrose Hosiery Mills
Amos Hosiery Mill
J. E. Millis
Guilford Hosiery
Slane
Crown Hosiery
High Point Paper Box Co
Utilities Budget Reduced by Over Twenty-One Thousand
City officials report a cut of just over 21 000 in the current fiscal year utilities operation budget from last year 1941 42. The 309 650 estimate reflects savings from refiner of the clear water reservoir and a West Side Sewage plant compressor replacement plus reduced electric range installation costs. Salary increases for 37 workers and periodic supplements for 42 staff are included, along with 8 050 for capital outlays such as a sewer cleaner and pumping unit upgrades.
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E. M. Knox
Kivett Drive
West Side
War Production Board
Jamestown
Electric Division
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Jas. E. Lyon
Mooney
Army Emergency
Sanatorium
America
CAN Valley Mills
Caraja
Campbell's
Cahotce Beef Roast IK
Justice of Peace
LoIor
Rose Furniture CO
East Main Street
Thomasville
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