Fire Loss In City Is Low Last Month
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram reports High Point had only 1900 dollars in losses for the month, with 29 fires and an average one fire daily. Occupational hazards caused 19 fires, two false alarms recorded, and a dramatic chemical blaze under Melrose Hosiery Mill area sent naphtha gases blowing manhole covers along Phillips Street to Marietta Paint Company.
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E. K. Ingram
High Point
Ingram
Melrose Hosiery
Phillips Street
Marietta Paint Company
New Truck Gasoline Allotments To Be Mailed This Month
Gasoline allotments for individual truck owners will be mailed this month as announced by the rationing board. Current coupons expire on the 30th, with new coupons arriving before that date. Owners who changed addresses in the past three months must notify the board to avoid lost coupons. Fleet owners must call between September 22 and 30 for their allotments.
Revival begins at Church of God on Commerce and Thistle
Revival is now in progress at the Church of God at Commerce and Thistle streets. Services start at 8 o clock led by Rev. Herman Clark evangelist from Woodruff South Carolina, assisted by Rev. J. T. Stallings.
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Church of God
Commerce and
Thistle Streets
Herman Clark
Woodruff
S. C
J. T. Stallings
Bond boosters from Greek women's society aid third war loan
The Greek women's society of High Point has contributed 796 to the third war loan drive to support American troops. This marks their third campaign support since the war began, in addition to prior bond purchases during earlier drives.
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High Point
E. K. Ingram
H. E. Sloop
J. E. Horney
L. H. Davis
H. W. Bencini
Ingram
M. A. Sechrest
Rubia B. Shelton
Cloverdale
Betty Drye
Ruth Phillips
M. F. McNeill
Tomlinson’s
Mack Caudill
Greek Woman's Society of
High Pointer In Sicily Tells Of Allies March Over Axis
Infantry officer Lt. S. N. Bowman recalls Sicily invasion from Palermo harbor to front lines. He describes air attack on July 31, bombardment by Allied ships, and intense artillery as forces advance with French Moroccan Goums attached. Bowman notes family links and service details.
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Sicily
Palermo
Mediterranean
Jerry
A. A
S. N. Bowman
Randleman
Hilda Perkins
Goldsboro
Army
Camp Blanding
Fla
Fort Benning
Africa
Patton
7Th Army
A. Coke Cecil
High Point
E. N. Perryman
Thomasville
Bowman
Italy
City Lake Swim Season Shows Attendance Rise Despite Doubts
A report by Reese Snyder, acting parks and playgrounds director, notes 1,227 more people swam at the city lake from May through August this year than in 1942. Receipts from swimmers rose by 484 despite a special servicemen rate. Total park use fell by 13,275, with drops in Blair Park, the golf course, and tennis. Negro pool figures not fully shown.
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City Lake
Parks and Playgrounds
Reese Snyder
Blair Park
Colored Park
Healy Named Chairman of Editor Group
George W. Healy Jr of the Times-Picayune was elected chairman of the Associated Press Managing Editors association at Chicago. W R Arnold of the Milwaukee Journal was chosen vice chairman. The group adopted a tribute to overseas AP staff and listed the new executive committee members from major papers nationwide.
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Chicago
George W. Healy, Jr
New Orleans ‘Times-Picayune
Associated Press Managing Editors’ Association
Basil Walters
Minneapolis Star- Journal and Tribune
W. R. Arnold
The
Milwaukee Journal
Associated Press
Association
Healy
Russ Stewart
Iago Times
W. T. Christian
Richmond, Va
News- Leader
Ben Reese
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Greenfield, Mass
Recorder-Gazette
John H. Carter
Lancaster, Pa
New Era
L. D. Hotchkiss
Los Angeles Times
B. M. McKelway
Washington Star
William Steven
Tulsa Tribune
Fred Gaertner, Jr
Detroit News
Charles B. Welch
Tacoma News-Tribune
J. P. Miller
Savannah, Ga
News and Press
A. Y. Aronson
Louisville Times
Brown Stamp A In No Three Book Becomes Valid Today
The rationing board announced that brown stamp A in book three becomes valid today for meats and fats while some readers have not yet received number three books. Stamps X Y and Z in book two remain valid for fats until Oct 2, and brown stamp becomes valid Sept 19 for meats and fats. The board urged people not to visit the rationing office for information, as instructions will be issued when ready.
HPC Opens 43 Term Tuesday At High Point College
High Point College announces 1943 44 term registration begins Tuesday at 9 in Roberts Hall for freshmen with upperclassmen Wednesday. A Friday faculty meeting introduced new staff including Miss Carrie Lanier Brittain librarian R L Weaver math G M Nichols physics Seymour Franklin PE. Open house hosted by Dr and Mrs Humphreys.
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High Point College
Roberts Hall
Carrie Lanier Brittain
Asheboro
R. L. Weaver
Oak Ridge Military Institute
G. M. Nichols
Seymour Franklin
New York
G. I. Humphreys
Army Air Students
High Point High School
College of Education
Rhode Island
Alice Page White
Brittain
High Point
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins
West Virginia
Sanitary Engineer Civil Service Exam September 21
A $235 sanitary engineer in charge of the water purification plant will be open to applicants who can pass the civil service examination on September 21. The post became vacant after A. J. Setzer resigned from the position.
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A. J. Setzer
Smithdeal Realty Welcomes J W Johnson to Staff
Smithdeal Realty Company announces that J W Johnson has joined the staff effective yesterday, joining existing agents and expanding regional coverage for property listings and client service.
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J. W. Johnson
Smithdeal Realty Company
FSA Staff Seeks Max Farm Output as Postwar Era Looms
The district Farm Security Administration office opened yesterday in the post office building and staffers led by Theodore S. Royster push for maximum production while preparing for postwar changes. Loans rose with dairies expanding stock for army camps. surplus stock will replenish war-devastated nations. Royster forecasts soybeans as a major Piedmont North Carolina crop with a shatter-proof variety reducing early picking. Page continues.
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District Farm Security Administration Office
Theodore S. Royster
FSA
Department of Agriculture
Royster
Piedmont
North Carolina
Page
Board Seeks SS Reforms From Congress After War
The local social security office reports the social security board recommends 20 million workers now excluded be covered. Proposals include universal coverage for workers and families, protection of insurance rights for those in military service, wage loss disability insurance, a unified unemployment system, broader public assistance, and increased federal grants to poorer states.
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Social Security Board
Congress
U. S
Reorganized High Point Cafeteria Gains Student Approval
Miss Agnes Bowen leads High Point High School’s wartime cafeteria meeting strong student approval. Despite higher prices and tighter supplies, she vows to keep past prices, enforce sanitation, and serve meat alternates with a focus on simple wholesome menus including soy beans as a leading meat substitute.
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High Point High School
Agnes Bowen
Alma Young
Bowen
High Point Urges Citizens to Meet War Bond Quota
City leaders warn High Point must raise more than four million dollars within 18 days to meet a total Guilford County goal of seventeen million. W B H says only 111.75 percent of the local quota has been raised from bond sales and cinema receipts, urging every resident to invest.
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High Point
Hall
Guilford
Guilford County
Air Show For Army Cadets Planned At Greensboro Region
The Civil Air Patrol announces an air show next Sunday at Greensboro High Point Airport to recruit young men for Army Air Force cadet training. Highlights include formation flying, an attitude guessing contest with prizes, and acrobatic demonstrations by Ian George LaCroix. Applications from ages 17 to 26 are invited at Smith Studio evenings.
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Greensboro
High Point
Civil Air Patrol
Avr
Army Air Fi
John V. Baker
Mander
Clude
Iain George LaCroix
Transport Command
Fort Bragg
Air Force Reserve
Smith Studio
Gboro
Reidsville
Leaksville
Li Siler City
Divorce Suit Filed Between Craven and Bessie Craven
FE L Craven filed for absolute divorce from Bessie Lee Craven at High Point Municipal Court. The grounds allege years of separation since August 1 with the couple living apart.
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FE. L. Craven
High Pontnicipal Court
Bessie Lee Craven
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam N. Bowman
General Patton
Editor Group
HPC
Smithdeal
Board
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