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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1944
Page
18
High Point College officials discuss benefits for veterans under a new act. The plan offers $500 yearly tuition and expenses plus $50 monthly maintenance if debt free, or $75 with dependents. Eligible servicemembers entering active duty may qualify for a year of college training with possible extended study.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father, Mr. J. P. Walker. We also appreciate the beauty of the floral offerings from Mrs. L. P. Walker and family.
In Wilson on Sept 16 the War Food Administration and North Carolina officials reported Eastern belt flue-cured tobacco averages rose by 1.13 in the sales week ending Friday. Some leaf and cutting grades gained up to 82, priming grades rose, green primings fell up to 83, while the bulk sold from 40 to 46 dollars.
Raleigh reports a sharp rise in July construction by the State Department of Labor with $846,000 authorized versus $539,000 in June. Wilmington led with $259,030, Charlotte followed at $143,600, and Goldsboro stood at $51,000.
The North Wilkesboro Kiwanis Club announces John E. Luther as the oldest Kiwanian member, celebrating his 1st birthday after joining the local club yesterday.
The passage explains a four year training period for veterans with possible extension to complete college or professional schooling. Graduates before service are not entitled to refresher time. Veterans choose their school and may apply via their college or the Fayetteville Veterans Administration for aid forms.
Chairman Ingle outlines a regional drive to raise funds with new Negro branch offices in High Point this fall and 100 percent plant cooperation. The Negro Business and Professional Division targets 1100 dollars plus industry contributions, with a kickoff October 3 for key plant personnel and October 4 for industrial solicitation. An international speaker will headline the mass meeting for colonels, captains, and workers.
Seven of eight Army airmen killed in a B-24 crash atop San Francisco mountains were named by Kirtland Field. Included is Pfc. Hugh H. Brown Jr. of 16 First St, Cramerton, listed among the crew from the 4engine bomber unit.
Local notices outline registration for William Penn pupils on September 20 with specific time blocks for seventh eighth and high school students. Also announced are Recreation Institute blanks, church activities, marriages of local residents and a string of club meetings and social events. The page lists community notices, church events, scouts, and personal updates from Greensboro area.
The Ninth Naval District identified nine dead or missing after a Hastings Nebraska ammunition depot explosion. Seaman Second Class Frank William David of East Main Street Lincolnton North Carolina is named among the deceased. Forty seven civilian employees and enlisted men suffered minor injuries as investigators seek a cause.
Alma Coleman filed a petition in the clerk of court seeking separation from Charles W. Coleman alleging repeated strikes and curses and threats to shoot her. She requests alimony for herself and a minor child Betty Jo Coleman plus child custody and attorney fees. Addie McAllister Carter also filed for divorce from O W Carter citing two years of separation.
Two furnished bedrooms offered with private baths and heat. One unit at 115 E Commerce, High Point, with steam heat in a newly remodeled hotel. Another room at 101 Oakwood Court with private bath for close-in living. Phone numbers 48274 and 6124 provided.
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