Textile Workers Union demands Jarrell resignation
At High Point local 319 Textile Workers Union of America adopted a resolution urging the removal of Harris H. Jarrell city prosecuting attorney. The union asks draft authorities to place him in a conscientious objectors camp or ensure service, noting his 4-F disability and religious grounds against war. The measure cites public duty and alleged favoritism affecting morale. Recorded by Phronia Yarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Textile Workers Union of America
Harriss H. Jarrell
Draft Board
Jarrell
Union
Enterprise Office
Phronia Yarborough
Highland Mill
Marion
Guilford County Mills
Harris H. Jarrell
Jarret
Jiocal
Textile Workers Union ofAmerica
Uwharrie to Hold Annual Scout Council Meeting
The Uwharrie Council of the Boy Scouts of America announces its twenty first annual meeting at the Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday November 10. Events include a 2 30 general assembly, 4 30 officer election and business session, and a 6 50 banquet. Blake Thompson will award the Silver Beaver to a top youth service member. E W Freeze Jr of Rand ieman elected district chair, replacing Troy Smith. Phil Johnston announced the nominating slate with Troy Smith as vice chairman and Cleve Thayer as another vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwharrie Council
Boy Scouts of America
I. Paul Ingle
Sheraton Hotel
Blake Thompson
Randolph District Board
Asheboro
E. W. Freeze, Jr
Randieman
Freeze
Troy Smith
Liberty
Phil Johnston
Cleve Thayer
First Aid Classes Begin October 5 for Civilians Defense
Ten hour first aid courses for about 00 High Point Civilian Defense volunteers start Monday October 5. At William Penn High School on September 28 at 7 30 p.m a 10 hour course will be led by Prof. C E Yakley with 13 classes planned including one morning and one afternoon session. Notices were mailed to volunteers to choose classes. training aims to finish all ten hour courses so more will not be needed before starting 20 hour Red Cross courses.
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High Point Civilan Defense
William Penn High School
C. E
Yakley
Civilian Defense Office
Red Cross
City payroll cuts and hires puzzle taxpayers in 1941 42
City Manager Knox defends payroll shifts noting 315 workers in 1941 and 304 a year later. Despite war drains, some departments gain staff while others lose, with accounting up one, collections up three, Municipal Court up one, and police adding four traffic officers. The overall service curtailment remains under scrutiny.
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E. M. Knox
Kingfish
Police Department
W. G. Friddle
Blair Park Opens First 18 Hole Golf Course Oct 1
High Point unveils Blair Park's first eighteen hole course to the public on Thursday October 1 with play starting at 1 PM. The David H Blair Jr named course cost about 50000 with a 35000 clubhouse, built by city and WPA, designed by R D Tilson.
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Blair Park
City
High Point
H. A. Millis
The
Parks Juvenile Commission
Commission
David H. Blair
Internal Revenue
Blair
WPA
R. D. Tilson
Federal Parks System
Piedmont
North Carolina
David H. Blair, Jr
High Point to Join Statewide Blackout Test Tuesday Night
More than 2,000 High Point residents will participate in a statewide blackout test Tuesday night from 7 to midnight. Civilian officials call it the most severe test yet ordered in North Carolina and note the September 29 date marks the 1918 Hindenburg line breakthrough. High Point officials say readiness is present with wardens auxiliary police and medical teams drilled. a prior practice alert proved successful. War industries will not be blackout but will move under dim-out rules at 15 mph.
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High Point
North Carolina
Old Hickory
W. F. Bailey
Bailey
Ben E. Douglas
FBI Seeks Women for Capital Jobs in High Point
J P Mohr of the FBI will interview female applicants in High Point on Saturday October 3 for immediate Washington DC positions with an annual salary of 31440. Applicants must be high school graduates citizens in good health and 18 to 40. Women urged to appear 9 AM to 6 PM at room 212 C Post Office building bring a 3 by 5 inch photo. FBI notes many employees attend college while working.
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High Point
J. P. Mohr
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C
Post Office
F.B.I
High Point Chest campaign organized for $55,000 goal
Ed Mendenhall, chairman, outlines a campaign to raise 55000 for the 1942 1943 High Point Community Chest. Colonels lead divisions including Mrs. Wall in Women's, Amos Industrial, Smithdeal Public Service, Kirkman Public Employees, Peacock Business and Professional, Chitwood Commercial, and Rev McLeod Negro Business. Mendenhall cites past drives and federal tax incentives as reasons for optimism.
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High Point Community Chest
Ed Mendenhall
Matt Wall
R. T. Amos
G. Curtis Smithdeal
Public Service
O. Arthur Kirkman
Public Employees
John Peacock
Logan Chitwood
High Point
J. C. Penney Company
USO
Milk Fund
Junior Service League
Community Chest
Mendenhall
Rationing board probes man over S ticket snag
High Point officials scrutinize a well known Sunday school attendee amid suspicion he possessed extra S gas coupons with A and C supplements. Chair Troy Short says the board will demand a full explanation and penalize if guilty. A trucking firm probe follows reports drivers sell S stickers and falsify losses. The board vows thorough investigation of rising violations.
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Troy R. Short
Short
Focal Board
High Point
Republicans Plan Vigorous Campaign Headquarters Open Monday
Republican leaders in Guilford County announce a vigorous campaign to elect candidates with party headquarters at 151 South Wrenn Street to open Monday and stay open through the November elections. The slogan For Better Government in Guilford County was adopted as the party pledges to pay for votes with honest service and responsible governance. Delinquent draft registrants are urged to report correct addresses to local boards.
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Local Selective Service Board
Draft Board
Lester Richardson
Archie Boyden
Charles Baxter Glover
Arthur Henry Turner
Kay Hill
John Wesley Hailey
Arthur Martin
Willie Taft Dunn
George C. Butler, Jr
John White
Levere Rhodes
Jonnie William Pendry
Harry Reid
Woodrow
Wilson Stroud
Ross Perkins
Charles Harold Royal
Jackson David Koonce
Stanley Louis Bartosik
Albert Oscar Watson
Ernest Albert Brookshire
Paul Edward Peek
Lawrence Smith
Joe Ode Hill
Elmer Gar
J. M. Thomas
High Point Township
Republican Committee
Wrenn Street
Thomas
Guilford County
Religious Education Week Observed in 12th Year
Dr. C C Williamson notes Religious Education Week September 12 to October 4 marks the twelfth consecutive observance. The United Religious Education Advance unites forty denominations in a four year campaign under the slogan Reaching the Unreached to spread Christ’s teachings through home church and community. The movement answers a perceived national religious challenge, urging churches to strengthen and extend their programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
United States
United Religious Education Advance
Jesus Christ
Church
America
Christian Advance
High Point Leaders Urge City to Back Legislature Candidate
Stirred by reports of a factional deal over Guilford County's Democratic nomination for the state senate High Point business leaders pressed for Earl Phillips a prominent local executive to win a seat in the 1943 General Assembly. The drive followed word that D E Hudgins Greensboro attorney had been chosen by rival party chiefs to fill the vacancy created by Captain Joe Carruthers leaving for Army duty.
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State Senate
Guilford County
Earl Phillips
High Point
General Assembly
D. E. Hudgins
Greensboro
Weer
Hudgins
Joe Carruthers
United States Army
Thomas C. Hoyle, Jr
Carruthers
Phillips
Young Democratic Organization
War Orders For High Point Furniture Industry
High Point furniture plants are increasingly taking war contracts. Contract sizes, monetary amounts, and recipient plants must stay confidential per War Department policy. Publication of details about war contracts is barred for the duration of the war.
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High Point
War Department
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Uwharrie
Mes
Kansas City
Russell Teel
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Dayton
FBI
McLeod
Draft Board 5
H. P. Industries
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