High Point War Bond Rally Set With Auction Saturday
High Point third war loan drive hosts a bond auction at the chamber of commerce on North Main Street Saturday at 7 30 p m in front of the service man's board. A parade precedes the event with the High Point college air corps unit and local defense groups. The drive seeks to raise 2 000 000 to reach a 4 426 250 quota.
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High Point
Serviceman's Board
Chamber of Commerce
North Main Street
Chamber of A
Austin Clark
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
High Point College Air Corps Training Detachment
Frank Sizemore
John Peacock
Globe Parlor
Heritage
Briggs, Burtner
J. C. Penney's
Charles and Richardson Department
Lindale Dairy
High Point Hardware
Harilees
Betty Lou
Sizemore
W. B. Hall
Third War Loan Committee
Funeral set for Mrs Cora J Davis in Asheboro
Mrs Cora J Davis wife of Fred M Davis died Tuesday night in Moore County Hospital Pinehurst after a week long illness Funeral services are at White Oak Springs Baptist Church this afternoon at 3 o clock Burial will be in the church cemetery Survivors include her husband a daughter Mrs J E Kiser of Steeds three sons Thurman of Newport News VA Reid and Jerry Davis of the home her father Wiley Johnson of Steeds a sister Mrs J A Morgan of High Point two brothers Jasper Johnson of Seagrove and Lacy Johnson of Steeds and two grandchildren.
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Dora J. Davis
Asheboro
Cora J. Davis
Fred M. Davis
Moore County Hospital
Pinehurst
White Oak Springs Baptist Church
J. E. Kiser
Steeds
Thurman
Newport News
Reid
Jerry Davis
Wiley Johnson
J. A. Morgan
High Point
Jasper Johnson
Seagrove
Lacy Johnson
Soldier’s bunk returns with him to Britain
Private Mike Montana of Pittsburgh recalls his Missouri bunk from Jefferson Barracks as he helps unpack a fresh U S Army load in a British depot. The first uncrated bunk bears his name in bold black letters, linking his wartime stay to the current post.
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U. S
Britain
Mike Montana
Pittsburgh
Jefferson Barracks
Mike
United States
Missouri
Miss Sechrest Chosen Junior High Student Leader
Joanne Sechrest was elected president of the Miss Sechrest Junior High student body at the school. Officers include Aida Ingram as vice president Jo Rich as secretary treasurer and Ray Smith as public relations chair. The ceremony featured the council oath and remarks on personal preparedness and war bond activities.
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Joanne Sechrest
Doris Rich
Aida Ingram
Ray Smith
R. H. Sechrest
South Main Street
Yestern
Laurance Ingram
Rotary Drive
Jo Rich
G. C. Jackson
Bridges Street
F. L. Smith
Chandler Street
Pete Armstrong
Barbara Sechrest
Paul Friedman
Dean B. Pruette
Miss Sechrest
Navy Officer Procurement Lt Its Here
Lt C W Burts from the office of naval officer procurement Raleigh will interview candidates at the Sheraton hotel this afternoon and Friday afternoon. He met with Carter Dalton and Mrs R I Quigley, noting a demand for specialists in chaplains, dentists, engineers, doctors, gunnery, and supply roles. Interested individuals may call to arrange a conference and learn full requirements.
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C. W. Burts
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
Raleigh
Sheraton Hotel
Burts
Carter Dalton
R. I. Quigley
Sheraton
Moving Pictures Shown Today at Rotary Meeting
Technicolor moving pictures of the annual rifle and pistol matches at Camp Perry, Ohio were shown at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel. Fred Eshelman presented the film produced by a manufacturing firm. The matches are run by the National Rifle Association and draw marksmen nationwide. Sam Wiley, a Rotary member, taught at Camp Perry for three summers.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
Rotary Club
Sheraton Hotel
Fred Eshelman
National Rifle Association
United States
Sam Wiley
Men and Women in Service Leave for Stations
Sgt Ray V. Copley and Ralph E. Copley depart after a week with their parents Mr and Mrs W A Copley 2008 English Street Ray joins the 60th bomber squadron at Lincoln Nevada Ralph returns to Charleston Navy Yard South Carolina George K Harbinson 311 W Ray Street serves in the 58th college training detachment at Massachusetts State College Paul W Daniel of the 11th medical technical regiment earns the good conduct medal at Camp Barkeley Texas formerly of 639 Willowbrook Street.
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Ray V. Copley
Ralph E. Copley
U. S. Navy
W. A. Copley
English Street
Sgt
Ray Copley
60Th
Lincoln
Nev
Ralph Copley
Charleston Navy Yard
S. C
George K. Harbinson
W. Ray Street
58Th College
Massachusetts State College
C. E. Harbinson
Daniel
Pfe
Paul W. Daniel
11Th Medical Technical Regiment
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Willowbrook Street
Military and Navy Cadet Promotions and Assignments
James T Moran promoted to sergeant at Great Bend Kansas. Cpl Henry Carroll on leave from Camp Barkley Texas with the 11th armored division. Charles N Coleman completed three months ground school at Navy Pre Flight School Athens Georgia. Blanche Evelyn Ballentine commissioned an ensign in USNR. S/Sgt Julian R Lyttle arrived at South Dakota State College Brookings SD for placement training. wife resides at 330 Montlieu Avenue.
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James T. Moran
High Point
Great Bend
Kansas
Montheu Avenue
Cpl. Carroll
Henry Carroll
Camp Barkley
Tex
11Th Armoured Division
Armed Forces
Texas
Blanche Evelyn Ballentine
USNR
A. W. Baillentine
Lee Avenue
Little
Julian R. Lyttle
South Dakota State College
Brookings
Montlieu Avenue
Marines promote Jason C. Taylor to corporal
Jason C. Taylor is promoted to corporal in the U S Marines. His brother D T Taylor reports the promotion and notes Cpl Taylor has served in the Pacific area for 18 months. McAdams also promoted to corporal at Hendricks Field Sebring Florida.
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Jason C. Taylor
U. S
D. T. Taylor
Cpl. Taylor
Pacific
Typewriter Stolen From Methodist Church
High Point police report a standard model typewriter stolen from the First Methodist church office at North Main and Richardson streets. Forcible entry believed to have occurred last night. the machine was the only missing item.
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High Point
First Methodist Church
North Main and
Richardson Streets
Chuck-will's-widow Mouth Size Destroys Small Birds
A report notes the bird’s massive mouth can swallow hummingbirds and sparrows, illustrating the predatory reach of the chuck-will's-widow in its natural range.
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Chuck-Will’s-Widow
Refugee Children Receive Care From Chest Group
The U S Committee for the Care of European Children detailing care for 1670 refugee kids brought to the United States pledges thorough medical examinations in Lisbon and New York. Leading pediatricians donate services and the program aims to restore malnourished children to healthy growth with regular meals, milk, fruit, and vegetables upon arrival.
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New York
U. S
Cammaign
High Point
Amos R. Kearns
Kence
Lisbon
France
Neutral
America
Permits Total Over Thousand For Storm Doors and Repairs
A stream of building permits was issued this week in High Point with storm door installation totaling 1100 dollars. Other permits include painting, reroofing, and remodeling at multiple addresses such as 907 W Green, 213 Woodrow, 210 Centennial, 509 Jones Moray Jr, 644 Wesley Place, and 153-155 S Wrenn Street with amounts ranging from 15 to 700 dollars.
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Furniture Exposition
FE. K. Ingram
City of
High Point
W. Green
I. Hall
Green
J. E. Reid
Woodrow
EF. DL Steele
Centennial
J. E. Gibson
Forrest
Benney Stratton
Ennis
Bertha Sheets
Jones
N. Hamilton
H. A. Millis
Astor Cafe
Asheworth
Elizabeth
R. E. S. Hayworth
W. Lexington
Sheroff Ice and Coal Co
West
Russell Street
High Point Savings and Trust
Hiatt Case Ends With Suspended Sentence For Youth
The Guilford county Superior Court halted after Judge Henry Grady signed a judgment for Victor Hiatt a 17 year old youth on a carnal knowledge charge. Hiatt pled guilty when the state rested and because of age the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor with an 18 month suspended jail term tied to costs 250 dollars to the mother of the prosecuting witness and good behavior for three years. The note adds Cordite remark about British propellant use in big guns.
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High Point
Guilford County Superior Court
Henry Grady
Victor Hiatt
Hiatt
Ethelene Mullins
Blair Park
Grady
Guilford County
Ruby Espey
North Carolina
Man Found Behind Wesley Memorial With Armful Of Clothes
High Point police detained Eddie Robinson alias Carter after he emerged from behind Wesley Memorial church carrying clothes. The lot included three Marine Corps lieutenant coats bearing Lt. B. Morris’s name from Quantico. police suspect theft from a train or auto.
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High Point
Eddie Robinson
Carter
Robinson
Bill Brandon
Wesley Memorial Church
Marine Corps
Sam Browne
Chamber of Commerce
B. M. Morris
Quantico
Virginia
Marine Base
City Amateur Magicians Gather Tonight in Room 103
The amateur magicians meet at 8 o clock in Room 103 near Uwharrie Council on West Washington Street. They will choose a name, adopt a constitution and by laws, and showcase tricks to entertain the audience. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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Uwharrie Council
West
Washington Street
Jingle Promotes Scrap Drive Update for Kids Event
A playful verse urges children to prepare for a scrap drive starting Saturday in October. The rhyme mentions a rat and a timepiece as framing devices to boost enthusiasm among boys and girls for participation.
Engineer asks court to change name to Philip Max Kaye
A Seattle engineer with an aircraft company petitioned the court to legally adopt the name Philip Max Kaye to avoid the nickname Mr Botch tied to his birth name.
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Seattle
Philip Max Kaye
Philip Max
Mr. Botch
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Miss Sechrest Junior High
Navy
Rotary
Copley
Harbinson
MORAN
Taylor
Methodist
Wesley Memorial
High Street
St Joseph
Wagger’s
Wagger
Waterman
He-Man
Ruby
Wagger's
Waggers Elwood Hotel
Elwood Hotel
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