Randolph Folks Share Watermelon Visit and County Progress
On a Sunday excursion from Randolph to Randleman, Dr. J. W. Austin and others visit Clark Marsh and family, sample three large watermelons, recall Ashe county memories, and reflect on Randolph's growth. Oscar Kearns notes Fords and Pon tiacs as they tour landmarks then praise local farming, schools, and the county’s progress toward a prosperous, education-minded future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman
Oscar E. Kearns
Mr. Kearns
J. W. Austin
Thurlow Kearns
O. E
Pontiac
Thurlow
Randolph
Clark Marsh
J. Arthur Marsh
E. W. Freeze, Jr
Rancieman
Mr. Freeze
MR. Marsh
Clark
Oscar
South America
Poughkeepsie
Ran- Se ¢Ye
High Point
City
Model Farm
Akers
Randolph County
Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief for Eczema Itching
Advertisement highlights Peterson's Ointment as a cure for eczema itching pimples and red blotches. It promotes a 35 cent price with a money back guarantee if one application fails and mentions use for itching feet and cracked skin.
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Peterson
Civil Service Exam for Sanitary Inspector Date
Civil Service examination for Sanitary Inspector set for September 19 1945 at 7 00 P M in the Council Chamber City Hall. Applicants must file age with the Civil Service Commission by September 17 1945 at 5 00 P M and may apply for details at the Civil Service Office 808 Security Bank Building telephone 2128. James B Lovelace Secretary High Point Civil Service Commission.
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Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Office
Security Bank
Telce
James B. Lovelace
High Point Civil Service Commission
Absolute divorce action in High Point NC court
Loy P Bast ed Lucille Brafford named in a 1945 High Point Municipal Court summons. Plaintiff seeks absolute divorce on adultery grounds. Defendant must appear October 6 1945 to answer or demur. Clerk Florence W Allen signs the notice dated September 4 1945.
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Lucille Brafford
High Point
North Carolina
Plorence W. Allen
City of
N. C
Male Enrollment At H P College Shows Big Gain
Enrollment at Mig Point college has surged since V J Day with many 17 year olds and GI’s applying for admission. Dr N M Harrison says the office is swamped and Mc Cullock hall is being conditioned to house the growing male and female student body.
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H. P. College
Mig Point College
N. M. Harrison
McCullock Hall
Real estate transfers in Guilford County High Point area
A sequence of property transfers in Guilford County includes Alice Bynum to Annis L Bynon and several parcels in High Point Townships. Transactions involve bonds Realty, George Walker at College Heights, East and West High street lots, Miller street and English street parcels, with multiple interrelated grantees and grantors. A stray note mentions a half pound of dehydrated cabbage suitable for slaw.
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High Point Township
Alice Bynum
Annis L. Bynon
Council
Plot Bond Realty Company
Carl 8
Wood
Westview
Deborah S. Morrow
George Walker
College Heights
High Point
Lewis Smith
E. A. Bencini
Bowman
Owen Reese
D. E. Headen
East High Street
West High
Miller Street
John A. Brewer
Ernest Pr. Garner
King Lands
J. M. Hilton
G. W. Underwood
English Street
Nancy E. Bencini
R. FE. Bencini
West High Street
Christmas parcel rules for overseas troops in 1945
The article lists postal guidelines for sending Christmas gifts to American armed forces overseas. It covers eligible recipients, optimal mailing windows from September 15 to October 15, card timing by November 15, packaging standards, weight and size limits, required strong boxes, cushioning, secure tying, and address legibility. It also advises on inscriptions, labeling, and prohibited items.
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A.P.O
Fleet
New York
N. Y
San Francisco
Calif
New Orleans
Seattle
Wash
Miami
Fla
Presque Isle
Minneapolis
Minn
China
Burma
India
Middle East
Pacific
War Department
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy Department
Parachute Down B 17 Crewman Recalls Coincidence
Lt William H Mee of Jamaica Plain Massachusetts parachuted into a Belgian village after the B 17 he navigated was shot down. He broke a leg on landing and a Catholic priest who had once taught in St Mee’s hometown carried him to a nearby house.
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Atlantic City
N. J
INS
William H. Mee
Jamaica Plain
Mass
No. 1
St. Mee
Ration Roundup Update on Stamps and Shelf Limits
Ration circular notes red stamps for fats and meats with values V2 A1 L1 Q1 through dates Sept 30 Oct 31 Nov 30 and rec 31. Sugar Book four stamp 38 valid through Dec 31. 37 bypassed. Shoes Book three airplane stamps 1 2 2 4 valid indefinitely. OPA confirms no plan to cancel. Sapphires noted in full color spectrum including orange violet yellow and green.
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OPA
Communications Center To Be Established At UNC
UNC announces formation of a communications center to extend teaching and material production across the state. Planner Earl Wynn will direct. center includes FM transmitter studios, motion picture units, experimental television, and links to university presses and libraries.
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UNC
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Board of Trustees
Raleigh
Frank P. Graham
Robert B. House
Greensboro
Chancellor House
University Press
University Library
Japs Seek Identity Markings for American Troops
Tokyo Sept. 12 report states Japan asks how to identify ranks of U S occupation troops. In response to Lt. Gen. Arisue’s request, Yokohama liaison at MacArthur’s HQ has prepared an insignia chart for all allied officers and is making one for enlisted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
S. Arisue
Yokohama
Kong MacArthur
Sapphires Symbolize Truth and Constancy in Golden Days
The text notes that in ancient times sapphires were believed to embody truth sincerity and constancy reflecting cultural values and admired traits across eras.
Unblock Digestive Tract for Real Indigestion Relief
An ad advises that relief from indigestion comes not from soda or alkalizers but by unblocking the intestinal tract. It promotes Carter's Pills at 25 cents as the remedy to restore natural digestion and allow digestive juices to act on food.
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Carter
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W. A. Bivins
Eczema
Antes County
Loy P. Basted
Guilford County Real Estate Tranters
Reece Ati i
Emer Ewa
Avella
Patterson Mills
AP News
Earl Wynn
United States Navy
Center
Hollywood
Army
America
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
East
Washington Street
Coca-Cola
Coke
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