Postwar Economic Development Group Formed in High Point
Major Vernon Carter of the Salvation Army will leave October 3 to join a USO unit, while Lieut. Madaline Sipe is reassigned to Greenville. Rochelle names a 12 member High Point committee for economic development led by Spencer Love of Greensboro to prepare local industry for postwar employment and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Carter
Salvation Army
USO
Carter
Major Carter
High Point Salvation Army Band
South
Red Shield Club
Madaline Sipe
Greenville
S. C
Sipe
High Point
T. V. Rochelle
High Point Committee For Economic Development
Rochelle
Robert M. Hanes
J. E. Millis
Paul Ingle
R. T. Amos
Jess Jones
Hanes
Committee For Economic Development
Paul Hoffman
Dr Wilkinson opens medical office here
Dr Louis Lee Wilkinson, forced to flee Soochow in 1937 by Japanese troops, opens an office at 631 North Main. He joins Burrus Memorial and was formerly on Rutherford General Hospital’s surgical staff. He studied at Davidson College, University of Virginia, and UPenn, and now resides at 1427 Wiltshire Blvd with his wife and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lee Wilkinson
Soochow
China
North Main Street
Wilkinson
Rutherford General Hospital
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Shanghai
Rutherford
Davidson College
University of Virginia
University of Pennsylvania
Wiltshire Boulevard
A Applications Must Be Secured At Gas Stations
The rationing board secretary J. F Jones states renewals of basic A gasoline rations must be secured at filling stations not the board office. Registration will be by mail from the board office. schools are not involved in focal registration though some towns use schools. Deadline is October 6 and renewal forms are being mailed. aim is to issue allotments before November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F Jones
High Point
Jones
Jones Aid
Hoey To Speak At Randleman Victory Day
Clyde R. Hoey will be the main speaker at the victory day celebration in Randleman on October 30. A parade of horse-drawn vehicles will precede his address, with additional arrangements announced by E. W. Freeze Jr., the town president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman
Clyde R. Hoey
E. W. Freeze
Rowr
Yesteray
Hoey
Freeze
Paid Vacation Plan Approved For Hosiery Workers Here
The High Point Boarders Union secured a paid vacation plan to cover 12 local hosiery mills. The program runs October 1 1943 for 12 months and is open to all plant employees meeting 90 days service by October 1. Vacation pay equals 2 percent of annual wages excluding bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Boarders’ Union
Boarders’ Union
Alvin B. Biscoe
Loyd Gurley
Biscoe
Crown Hosiery Mills
Melrose Hosiery Mills
Glenn Hosiery Colny
Amose
Slane Hosiery
Adams-Millis Corporation
Triangle Hosiery Company
Amos Hosiery Mills
Slane Harris & Covington
Thomas Mills, Inc
Silver Knit
O. E. Kearns & Son
Resolution Honoring Knox Read At Conference
The late E M Knox city manager of High Point North Carolina and president of the International City Managers Association was remembered at the 30th annual ICA conference in Chicago. Roy S Braden read the resolution praising his 15 years of service and cheerful leadership. Members called him a valued friend and urged a moment of silent tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Knox
Arnold J. Koonce
Roy S. Braden
International City Managers Association
Chicago
Edward M. Kmox
High Pours
North Carolina
International City Managers’ Association
Eddie Knox
Eddie
Ingram Ordered To Pay 1025 In Damage Suit
High Point Municipal Court ordered Fred L. Ingram to pay 1025 to J. M. Phillips and wife Ethel Mae Phillips for damages after he allegedly struck their son Eugene with a car. The judge allocated the funds among Phillips, his wife, a funeral home, a doctor, a hospital, the child’s guardian, and set further payments from American Marietta Company to Mrs. Cora Morgan for her son Junior Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Fred L. Ingram
J. M. Phillips
Phillips
Eugene
Ingram
Ethel Mae Phillips
D. C. MacRae
Yow
Bond Boosters Buy Extra War Bonds for Third Loan Drive
Bond boosters within government branches at the Southern Exposition Building purchased 38 074 30 dollars in extra bonds beyond regular payroll deductions toward the third war loan drive.
Welfare Department Adapts to War Induced Needs
Miss Gladys Kivett heads a reshaped welfare department coping with wartime strains. Eight licensed foster homes in High Point township operate at full capacity to care for unwanted babies and displaced youths. The department also handles adoptions, relief grants, aid to dependent children, and new duties from selective service deferments to parolee placement in essential industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Kivett
High Point Township
Miss Kivett
Miss Rivett
Welfare Department
Labor Mobilization Board
Civitan Club Essays Prize For High Point Students
High Point Civitan Club sponsors an essay contest for High Point High School English students on Why Americans Should Buy Bonds. A $25 bond will go to the winner. Essays must be 3 to 500 words with a October 1 deadline and judging by a Civitan committee. Winner announced around October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Civitan Club
High Point High School
Buriel Bulwintere
All English Studaernyt
Wilte
Civitan
Draft Boards Set Narrow Hours This Week
Officials announced limited hours for draft boards this week. One board will operate from 5:00 PM to 3:30 PM through Wednesday, while another board opens at 3:30 PM and stays open until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boert
Major Griffith Receives Air Medal Oak Leaf Clusters
Maj James J. Griffith Jr son of Mr and Mrs J J Griffith of 216 Edgedale Drive was awarded bronze oak leaf clusters to the air medal in England. He was among 96 U S Army Air Forces members honored. Lt David Cox of Greensboro also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Griffith, Jr
J. J. Griffith
Edgedale Drive
England
War Department
Maj. Griffith
U.S. Army
Eighth Air Force
David ©. Cox
Greensboro
Air Corps
Texas
Lille
France
Dallas
Old Hickory Vets To Meet On Wednesday
All former members of the 30th Old Hickory division are invited to gather at the V F W hall Main and Washington streets Wednesday at 7 30 p m A chicken supper will be served by the ladies auxiliary followed by an address by Major L P Mc Lendon of Greensboro Judge D C MacRae a division founder will be an honor guest Acting City Manager Grover H Jones will serve as toastmaster The event marks the division's long service in Europe during World War I with a celebration of its September 29 1918 breakthrough and the Armistice on November 11 1918
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hickory
V. F. W. Hall
Main
Washington Streets
L. P. McLendon
Greensboro
D C. MacRae
Grover H. Jones
Hindenburg
Bellicourt
France
National Guard
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Europe
Calais
Ypres
Belgium
Hindenburg Line
Overseas Christmas parcels urged for timely delivery
Postmaster S. C. Clark at the High Point post office urged residents to mail overseas Christmas parcels early. Mark parcels Christmas parcel for special handling and ensure secure packing for inspection. Packages must not exceed five pounds or 15 inches in length or 36 inches in total length and girth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8S. C. Clark
High Point
Bond Auction At Center Monday Night
The Center Theatre in High Point hosts a war bond auction Monday night at 8 40 in the theater. Hugh Smart says many valuable items donated by local merchants will go to the highest bidders including a diamond ring from Wagg er’s Jewelry, a $50 tailored suit from Shackleford’s, a pair of nylon hose from Belk Stevens, shoes from Quality Shoe, two metal wash tubs from Sears Roebuck, $25 in trade from the Betty Lou Shop, an upholstered chair from Trox Furniture, and a three month Center Theatre pass. The auction runs between the two regular shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Center Theatre
Hugh Smart
Center
Wagger's Jewelry
Belk-Stevens
Shackleford’s
Quality Shoe Store
Sears-Roebuck Company
Betty Lou
Troxlerrniture Company
Brinson Purchases Corner Lot From Wescott Roberson Estate
R L Brinson of High Point buys the corner lot at South Wrenn and East Commerce opposite city hall for about 18000 from the Wescott Roberson estate. The deed filed Saturday at the county register of deeds in Greensboro. Sellers include Mary K Manson and Roy of New York Nellie Robinson and Foy Roberson. The single story building fronts about 68 feet on each street and houses an auto parts firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wrenn
East Commerce Streets
City Hall
R. L. Brinson
High Point
Wescott Roberson
Register of Deeds
County
Greensboro
Mary K. Manson
Roy
New York
Nellie Robinson
Foy Roberson
High Point War Bond Auction Nets 886,950 During Night Sale
The High Point third war loan drive featured a three hour bond auction after a Main street parade. Auctioneer Alston Clark oversaw bidding on items from an alarm clock to a 60-pound pig, raising 886,950 with notable buys including a $10,000 desk by Paul W. Casey and a $5,200 country ham by R. B. Culler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Main Street
Alston Clark
Casey High
Paul W. Casey
Myrtle Deck Company
W. B. Hall
Hall
Sam Vail
Carter Dalton
S. D. Gibson
R. B. Culler
Dodo” Allred
Grady Goldston
R. B. Gantt
Gantt
John Peacock
Jake Lamet
Goldston
Lamet
Chamber of Commerce Bureau
George Hutchens
5. D. Gibson
Openings For 190 Essential Workers In High Point
Mrs. Rachel Shiplett of the War Manpower Commission announces 36 essential employers in High Point need about 190 workers, with roughly 70% available to women for roles in sewing, drilling, welding, and other semi to unskilled jobs. Men’s roles include laborers, machinists, drivers, and custodians. nearby towns offer hundreds more skilled and professional positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
War Manpower Commission
Rachel Shiplett
United States Employment Service
North Carolina
Shiplett
Hitler
Tojo
Proctor to Speak to Masons Here
Creasy K. Proctor, superintendent of the Oxford Orphanage, will address the Masonic Temple Thursday night in support of the 350 boys and girls there. A Duke University trustee and longtime Methodist leader, Proctor has held multiple Masonic and religious offices and service in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creasy K. Proctor
Oxford Orph
Masonic Temple
Proctor
Durham County
Trinity College
Duke University
North Carolina
Vanderbilt University
Columbia University
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Methodist Church
Oklahoma
Oxford
High Point College
Grand Council of the
Grand Chapter
Grand Commandery
Grand Lodge of
Sudan
Death Notice Mrs Zula Suggs of Thomasville
Mrs Zula Westmoreland Suggs 55 of 103 Fifth Avenue Thomasville died after an extended illness Born December 6 1887 in Thomasville she was survived by husband Belvin Suggs one son Pvt Jesse R Henderson Army four sisters and one half brother The body remains at J C Greene & Sons Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Thomasville
Zula Westmoreland Suggs
Fifth Avenue
Pvt
Jesse R. Henderson
Army
Belvin Suggs
C. C. Perry
Ed Perry
Levada Overcash
W. H. Hauser
Winston - Salem
Cramerton
J. ¢. Greene & Sons Funeral Home
Only C Book Owners Can Get New Car Tires
Raleigh officials restrict tire eligibility to C book drivers with 601 miles monthly, removing B book holders and some C book holders. Previously anyone with 241 miles or more qualified for ration certificates for prewar or synthetic tires, as war needs grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Johnson
Office of Rubber Director
Divorce Suit Filed by Gracie Hoover in High Point
Gracie S Hoover filed for absolute divorce from Claude T Hoover in High Point Municipal Court citing two years separation. The couple married July 21 1932 and have been separated since May 1941. Mrs Hoover seeks custody of their two children. Eliza Hill also filed for divorce from Kay Hill on abandonment and non support grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracie S. Hoover
High Point
Claude T. Hoover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Major Vernon Carter
William Hicks
Tomlinson
Grace Bryant
Hicks
James P. Peacock
Dr. Wilkinson
Boarders Union
WLB Okay
Knox
Civitan Club
Oak Leaf
Bond
Brinson
Paul Casey
H. P
C. K. Proctor
K. Proctor
Z. W. Sugg
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