High Point Route 4 Notes Farm News And War Talk
Local notes report heavy rains delaying corn planting and quick drying with planters. Families such as Clodfelters and Glodfelters are mentioned with illnesses and visits. News covers market woes on potatoes, garlic in pasture for cows, war thrift and loyalty messages, church guidance, and hawk losses impacting residents. Dr Chas Phillips attended Pinehurst meeting. Wall Bros pledge patriotism. assorted family news and weather impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Janie Glodfelter
R. M. Glodfelter
Wall Bros
Chas. Phillips
N. C. Medical Society
Pinehurst
News From Old Trinity Highlights Commencement Sermon
Rev. Mr. Kestler of the Thomasville Orphanage preached the annual commencement sermon to a large audience. Miss Bowman of Candor, niece of Marvin Andrews, visits from N Main and pursues a business course at the High Point commercial college. Mrs. Bruce Craven improves after a brief illness. Mrs. Rufus Riddick remains unable to go out. A crowd is expected at the Parker House for commencement events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kestler
Thomasville
Miss Bowman
Candor
Marvin Andrews
N. Main
Commercial College
High Point
Bruce Craven
Rufus Riddick
Parker House
The Parker House Patrons Amid Sunday Crowds
A well patronized Parker House faced a catastrophe Sunday morning when the old bell slipped from its moorings and fell. Trinity Sunday drew a large crowd for the sermon despite the incident as Mrs. Bessie Covington of Walnut Cove visits with Capt. and Mrs. Parkin on North Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker House
Trinity
Bessie Covington
Walnut Cove
Resolutions of Loyalty by State Farmers Union at Greensboro
The executive committee passed loyalty resolutions for officers to the government. Dr H Q Alexander the president signed the resolutions. Ten thousand dollars authorized for bond investment will be purchased immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farmers’ Union
Greensboro
H. Q. Alexander
Rochelle couple returns from bridal tour
Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Rochelle are at home from a bridal tour to eastern Points and are located on North Main. Drs. W. L. Jackson and C. E. Reitzel attended the State Medical Supply in session last week at Pinehurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Rochelle
North Main
W. L. Jackson
C. E. Reitzel
Pineurst
Wheat Must Be Marketed to Support Overseas Armies
North Carolina farmers are urged by Food Administrator Henry A. Page to sell any remaining wheat by May 1 to ensure supplies for Allied forces. The government will crack down on pro German withholding, with penalties including seizure. Wheat prices may rise if Congress fixes a higher rate, and smaller mills could face lower basing-price options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh—State
Henry A. Page
Food Administration
Washington
Germany
North Carolina
Page
Congress
Wilson
Hotels and Cafes Ordered to Enforce Wheatless Rules
North Carolina hotel and restaurant operators face penalties after Washington urged strict adherence to the Food Administration conservation program. State Administrator Henry A. Page will hold hearings on violations, with punitive action possible. Households urged to limit flour to 1 1/2 pounds per person weekly. many hotels nationwide have already banned wheat products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Food Administration
Henry A. Page
Washington
Page
The
Bealer Promotes Canning In North Carolina Trade
Mount Airy reports a nine million can per season record for vegetables and fruits, likely to be surpassed as local wholesalers imitate a Mt Airy supplier who provides cans for filling and sale. Payment comes in kind with canned goods or through their sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
North Caroline
Mt. Airy
Inform Rural America to Aid Starving Europe
Editor Clarence Poe urges education and action to inform rural Americans about wartime food shortages in Europe. He links meatless and wheatless days to saving children abroad, calling for campaigns, savings stamps, bonds, Red Cross work, and community outreach in schools and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
Childre
Poland
Europe
Israel
Mae
Onardina- Seal
Lexington
Pecae
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Route 4
Mary A. Clodfelter
D. E. Clodfelter
Nealy Robins
Samuel
R. M. Clodfelter
Lafayette McGhee
Pegram
Roger
J. B. Clinard
Bob Barlow
W. H. Dugdale
D. S. Wiley
Wallburg
Y. C. Weavil
H. M. Clodfelter
OLD Trinity
GC. B. Mattoges
America
Geo. W. Lowe
C. B. Mattocks Co
W. Lowe
Mgr
Bealer
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