Campaigns Under Way For H. P. College Debt
Four concurrent campaigns strive to raise about 70 000 to meet the remaining indebtedness of High Point College by October 1. The Junior Chamber of Commerce board outlines plans and appoints a work committee while alumni, the original Twenty, college authorities, and Methodist churches participate in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Edgar Snider
Herbert Mitchell
Fred Patterson
Robert Snider
Offrce
College Alumni Association
J. Elis
Powoo
High Int
High Point
Dentist Minister Is Rotary Club Speaker
Rev. Wilson Nesbitt of Denton spoke to the Lions Club in Thomasville on "Men with qualities that make them men." Rev. Nesbitt praised the club's work in sponsoring a Lions club in Denton and highlighted benefits of such organizations in a community. John Carter reported a net profit of 120 from Lions Junior Chamber of Commerce baseball games and outlined plans for the Lions Rotary game on Thursday night. Tweed derives its name from Scotland's River Tweed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Wilson Nesbitt
Denton
Lions Club
Walter L. Lanier
Nesbitt
John Carter
Lions Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lions Rotary
Ollie E Simmons Choir Master Dies in High Point
Ollie Edward Simmons 58 longtime choir director at First Baptist church and Beacon Light Choral club died after a short illness at High Point Memorial hospital. He led Negro spirituals for church and community, ran Ritz Tailoring, organized Beacon Light group, and directed music for Western North Carolina Sunday School convention. Survived by wife Margaret Johnson Simmons and brother Will Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Edward Simmons
First Baptist Church
Beacon Light Choral Club
High Point Memorial Hospital
Simmons
O. E
Armando Simmons
Henry and
Mary Simmons
High Point
High Point Normal and Industrial Institute
Boston Conservatory of Music
Institute For
Hampton Institute
Fast Washington Street
Beacon Light Quartette
Margaret Johnson Simmons
Leonard Street School
Will Simmons
Leon Johnson Goes On Trial For Slaying Judson Young
Leon Johnson 32, furniture worker, goes on trial in Superior Court charged with the July 29 slaying of Judson L. Young after a street fight following a poker game. State witnesses include Dr. Co L Gray and Mrs. Ruby Allen. Young died at High Point Memorial Hospital the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Johnson
Superior Court
Judson L. Young
Norman H. Boren
Co. L. Gray
High Point Memorial Hospital
Wlow
Strickland
Ruby Allen
R. G
J. M. Shore
Young
Fred Johnson
Fred Cruthis
J. B. Hassell
John Hughes
Greensboro
High Point
Roger W. Reddick
Pleasant Garden
Hoyle Sink
Myrtle Weaver
Reddick
Sink
Clyde Stockton
Thocket
Johnson
Levi Cruthis
James W. Mathis
Morgan Trivett
William L Hunt Dies After Fall in High Point Area
William L. Hunt 51, of 806 East Russell Street, died in a local hospital after a fall while crossing a bridge on Smith Street Sept. 9. A contract painter, he lived in High Point nine years, previously in Thomasville. Survived by widow Mae Childress Hunt, son Jackie Hunt, three brothers Carl Charlie and David Hunt, one sister Addie Warner. Funeral at 11 Wednesday from the family home, with burial in Clarksburg Methodist church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee Hunt
East
Russell Street
Smith Street
High Point
Thomasville
Hunt
Randolph County
Franklin
Laura Ann Davis Hunt
Mae Childress
Jackie Hunt
Home
Carl Hunt
Charlie Hunt
David Hunt
Addie Warner
Clarksburg Methodist Church Cemetery
Final funeral arrangements incomplete at Hoover’s Funeral Home
The body rests at Hoover's Funeral Home on Fast Washington street. Final funeral plans are not yet set and will be announced later. SGT Alvin Cobb entertained by wife Alberta Cobb and Marion Cobb honored by Mildred Cobb in a surprise birthday Thursday Sept 14. Guests included Willie Reid Annie M. Richardson L. Lewis and S. Peebles. Needlecraft club cancels meeting until Sept 27. Golden Star Quartette from Lexington to sing at Emmanuel Baptist Church Sept 20 at 8 p.m. Miss Hallie L Byrd and Harold D Wade of New York visiting Mrs. Byrd's parents at 540 E High Street.
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Hoover
Fast Washington Street
Sgt
Alvin Cobb
Singer
Alberta Cobb
Marion Cobb
Mildred Cobb
Willie Reid
Annie M. Richardson
L. Lewis
S. Peebles
Needlecraft Club
Emmanuel
Golden Star Quartette
Lexington
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Hallie L. Byrd
Harolld D. Wade
New York
Switzerland of the South Pacific shines for GIs in New Zealand
Tents of thousands of American troops enjoy real leave in New Zealand as they tour Auckland and Wellington. GI life features hot dogs, milk shakes, ice cream, tea becomes a social norm, and locals host servicemen across cities and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett McGurn
Yank Star
Christchurch
New Zealand
Solomon Islands
Queens Street
Auckland
Coral
T-4
Joe Reilly, Jr
Bristol, Conn
Navy
Domain Park
Edward Small joins Order of the Coif in New York law
No handicap is noted as Edward M. Small of Cornell Law School has passed the New York State bar exams and is elected to the Order of the Coif. He is a Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi member and works with Donovon firm in New York City.
Court Called Out Ray Lane In Perjury Case
Public drunkenness and Ray Lane facing perjury charges were summoned but did not appear. The absence met a court proceeding context, with no additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lane
Funeral Rites for Mrs Ella Ball Held at Local Church
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Ball widow of Cherry Ball and mother of Gay T Ball of the High Point police department were conducted Monday at 3 PM at North Hamilton Street Christian Church with Rev R M Ratzlaff presiding. Pallbearers were Ed Hiefer E V Dueinburg J E Auman D C Towery Reitzel Koontz and L L Hines. Interment followed at Floral Garden. Tomatoes, eggplants and peppers belong to the same family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Ball
Cherry Ball
Gay T. Ball
High Point
North Hamilton Street
Thomasville Man Fined For Cruelty
S. C. Satterfield received a 12 month suspended sentence for non support in Thomasville local court. He must pay $10 weekly for his wife’s support and cover court costs. Crawford Byerly was fined $50 and court costs for cruelty to animals, with notice of appeal to the Superior Court. Bond was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
S. C. Satterfield
Jocal Court
Howard Steed
Crawford Byerly
Notice of land sale by High Point under 1943 order
Public auction of lot 93 in the Fannie English Estate Plat Guilford County North Carolina to be held at City Hall High Point on October 2 1944 at 11 a m. Terms require cash or 10 down with balance over 60 months. City reserves right to reject bids. Arnold J Koonce maps manager signed September 19 1944
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. L. Armstrong
J. R. Armstrong
M. C. Kellam
J. F. White
T. L. Armstrong
Edith Armstrong Martin
J. Riley
B. Weinstein
Jessie B. Cohen
Superior Court
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court Louse
Greensboro
High Point
N. C
Registrar _ Deeds
Rupert T. Pickens
D. H. McNeill
C. A. McNeill
Jessie Haney
North Folina
Court House
High Point Town
Eastview
Ee of Deeds
Richland Avenue
City of
Office of Register of Deeds of
Arnold J. Koonce
Mager
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Fred Bienstock
Halloran Hospital
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Rotary Club
Tweed
Scotland
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Foster
Dr.Fosters
G. A. Foster
M.D
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C.ef. Yokely
Judson Young
M. Tuesda
Arnold Silvert
Camp Butner
225Th Army Band
Chauncey V. Kelley
St.ilvert
Roses of Picardy
Phil Tannenbaum
Charles Staigers
Edward Kausch
Russia
Horace S. Haworth
Capital City
Oh Johnny
Wm. Shifrin
Pfc
Sam Liski
Cpls
Tannenbaum
Staigers
Rusch
George Kb
Edwards
Surrender Dear
Buddy
Pic
Nick Barile
William L. Hunt
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Yank — the Army Weekly
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Reilly
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Lucien B. Tew
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