Sears Sets Machinery In Motion for Store Here
Sears vice president confirms a colonial type store will be built on Tate Park and Elm Street School property near First Baptist Church. City officials, the owner’s representative, and local leaders discussed leases and timing, with Sears aiming to open by mid 1953 for spring business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Roebuck
Tate Park and
Elm Street
First Baptist Church
Charles H. Kellstadt
Sears
Southern Territory
High Point
Amos Kearns
Ed Mendenhall
J. N. Wright and Associates
Kearns and Mendenhall
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Kellstadt
H. J. Phillips
Emory Williams
James T. Mathews
J. C. Haynes
E. C. Walker
Source
Kearns
Mendenhall
High Pointer Arrested In Martinsville
Walter Lacey Forshee 44 faces charges in Martinsville Virginia for driving drunk driving with a revoked license and obtaining a driving permit under false pretenses He has prior December sentence of six months suspended on $150 fee and costs He is a fugitive from justice in North Carolina and a capias is issued to detain him on local charges upon release
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Walter Lacey Forshee
North Carolina
Capais
Forshee
Weather forecast for today and tomorrow
The forecast calls for fair and mild weather this afternoon with a high near 68 degrees. Tonight will be cool with a low around 40. Tomorrow expects cloudy skies and a high near 66 with mild temperatures continuing. The previous night’s low was 38.
Red Cross Seeks 1489 To Finish Local Drive
Bland Worley, local campaign chairman, says 1489 remains to reach the goal. Most workers have submitted materials but many envelopes remain with firms and individuals. Five divisions have met or exceeded goals including Colored Division and Public Employees Division, while Worley urges units to wind up within two to three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Worley
Worley
Advance Gifts
Public Employees
State
Orley
Legion To Give High School Flag Tomorrow
The Andrew Jackson Post 87 of the American Legion will present a new copy of Ole Glory to High Point Senior High School at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the front entrance. The ceremony will include the student body and the school band, with Legionnaires invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Post 87
American Legion
High Point
Americanism
J. W. Morgan
Morgan
Legionnaires
Funeral for Mrs Della Staley Held at New Hope Church
Funeral services for Mrs Della Staley seven died in a Durham hospital Monday were held Wednesday at New Hope Methodist Church Randolph County with pastors C M Floyd A B Asbill and J L Shaw officiating Pallbearers included Paul Hunsucker Thomas Hill Albert Staley Sam Staley Raymond Staley and Darrell Staley Interment followed in the church cemetery Michael Wayne Buckner infant son of Nat and Blanche Buckner of 906 Trinity Street had last rites Tuesday at Walker Funeral Home chapel Rev Mack Summey officiated Interment in Holly Hills cemetery Thomasville NC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Staley
Durham
New Hope Methodist Church
Randolph County
C. M. Floyd
Calvary Baptist Church
A. B. Asbill
Woodlawn Baptist Church
J. L. Shaw
Hoover Grove Methodist Church
Paul Hunsucker
Thomas Hill
Albert Staley
Sam Staley
Raymond Staley
Darrell Staley
Michael Buckner
Thomasville
Michael Wayne Buckner
Nat
Blanche Daligny Buckner
Trinity Street
Walker Funeral Home
Mack Summey
Carolina Avenue Baptist Church
Holly Hills
Bessie Alexander
West Street
High Point Hospital
Colleene Alexander
Janie Kearns
Gastonia
Emma _ Moore
Norfolk
Maggie Carter
High Point
Emmanuel Baptist
D. D. Mason
Hairlip Funeral Home
Minister's Wives Alliance
J. B. Jones
Park St
John W. Burney
Clarks University
Atlanta
Pilgrim Congregational Arch
William Maxwell William Maxwell
Murray St
Annie Seymon
This City
Bessie Bailey
New York City
William Maxwell, Jr
Lucius Maxwell
Bennavesta
Hairlip
F. O. Bass
Greenhill Cemetery
Oscar Querry
Eccles St
Billy Green
C. B. McRae
John Baldwin
Richard Leak
Jerry Little
Hobson McCain
Ary White
Leon McElrath
Wm. Harding
Lawrence Elliot
Wm. Mack
Arthur Parker
Davie Williams
Charles Carver
The
First Baptist Church
Dorothy Elliott
Hoover Street
Temple Memorial Missionary Circle
Annie Harriss
Izabeth Street
McFall
U. S
Willis S. Stewart
Alonzo S. Reid
Winston
Stewart
Marian Thompson
E — Brooks
the Elks
First Baptist Arch
MT. Calvary Evangelist
M. FE. Siler
Mt. Calvary
E. Washington Street
Gospel
Silver Trumpet Gospel Singers
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Community Obituaries and Local Notices
Obituary items report the deaths of Mrs. Bessie Alexander and William Maxwell with survivor lists and funeral details at Emmanuel Baptist and Hairlip Funeral Home. A long list of community meetings, church events, and club activities surfaces, including calls for Juniors, missionary circles, and public speakers.
English Woman To Tell About Russian Trip
English Quaker Kathleen Lonsdale will recount a Russia trip made with six others. She will speak tonight at 8 at Central Friends Meeting House and tour North Carolina cities Charlotte Winston-Salem Greensboro and High Point on behalf of the American Friends Service Committee. The London University chemist and professor will share findings from the Moscow mission and urge ordinary people to act to ease world conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Friends Meeting House
South Main Street
Kathleen Lonsdale
Russia
Floyd Whitley Post 15 Am Vets Meet Friday Night
Floyd Whitley Post No 15 American veterans group will hold its regular meeting Friday at 7 30 PM. The Post Home is 315 North Main Street and all World War I veterans are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Whitley Post No. 15
Amvets
Post
North Main Street
Fire Chiefs Honored At City Barbecue Banquet
Fire Chief E. K. Ingram and Deputy Chief R. D. Church were celebrated at a testimonial banquet. Ingram retired yesterday and Church steps down March 31, as city leaders praised their long public service. Amos Kearns gave Ingram an anniversary clock while Church received a gold wristwatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
E. K. Ingram
R. D. Church
Ingram
Church
Staper
Amos Kearns
City Council
Civil Service Commission
City Maer
T. E. Hinson
O. A. Kiman
Archie Maytt
W. (Moon
Russ Sad Saul
Popeoomaenioay Press
Claude S. Canady
J. E
Gene) Horney
Hinson
Police Hunt Thief After Southside Cafe Break‑In
Thomasville police probe a break-in at the Southside Cafe on Fisher Ferry Street. A looter fled with $28 in cash from the men’s washroom window between 9 p.m. and midnight Tuesday. Rain helped set the late theft time. no footprints were found outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Fisher Ferry Street
Warrants Issued Under New Parking Law
More than twenty warrants were written yesterday to be served today under the new parking ordinance making car ownership liable for tickets. Names withheld until served, with details to appear on the blotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kie Myatt
Long Debated Zoning Amendment Heads to City Council
A joint zoning commission and board of adjustments near finishing a recommendation on rezoning Residential A areas to allow two family houses. New restrictions include 15 year old homes, minimum 2000 square feet in some districts, outside stairs raising egress concerns, and minimum lot sizes from 7000 to 9000 square feet. A final session is set for next Tuesday to present the finished plan. It also notes civil actions and a local obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plehaine and Zoning Commission
Ted
Neil
Ara
Board of Adjustments
Chestnut Street
Gray-Art Flower Shop Set to Open at 103 East Lexington
Gray-Art Flower Shop will open tomorrow at 103 East Lexington Avenue with proprietors Grayce Harrison and Elizabeth Hedrick. Friday and Saturday are the formal opening days. Artis Caudle serves as designer for the shop offering cut flower arrangements corsages and various designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray-Art
East
Lexington Avenue
Grayce Harrison
Elizabeth Hedrick
Artis Caudle
Sermon Singers Set for April Night at Pisgah Church
Rev. and Mrs. Jimmy Sellars lead the Youth For Christ chorus of King Memorial Baptist Leaksville in a special service at Pisgah Baptist Church Friday April 4 at 7 30 p m. Sellars also directs Cherrystone Youth Camp near Chatham Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Sellars
Youth For Christ Chorus of the King Memorial Baptist Church
Leaksville
Pisgah Baptist Church
Rev. Sellars
Cherrystone
Chatham
Virginia
Emma Blair School Wins Contracts for Expanded Facilities
The High Point Board of School Commissioners awarded contracts totaling 80 268 for enlarging the Emma Blair Elementary School cafeteria and auditorium. The general contract went to L B Gallimore of Greensboro for 69 194, Bray Electric of High Point for 4 400, Model Supply of High Point for 2 774, and Robb Plumbing and Heating of High Point for 3 900. Completion is set for 150 days, enabling use by the 1952 53 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Blair
High Point
Two Children Bitten by Dogs Reported in City
Two children, Deborah Ousterman and Jerry Linthicum, were bitten by dogs and treated by local physicians. The dogs were impounded for 12 days observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Ousterman
Kivett Drive
Jerry Linthicum
Putnam Avenue
Building Permit for Warehouse Addition at 309 East Green
A building permit has been issued to construct an addition to the warehouse at 309 East Green Street with a total project cost of 5000 dollars. The permit covers site work and structure changes approved by the city building department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Green Street
Sears Roebuck Store Burglary on North Main Street
Thieves broke into the Sears Roebuck store at 319 North Main Street last night. They damaged the cash and safe, forced entry via an elevator shaft, removed parts from a filing cabinet, and attempted to crack the safe but failed to reach its contents. Police are continuing the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Roebuck and Company
North Main Street
Gen Ae
Renten A Madden
More Forgery Charges Against Negro Man
Police allege Brown issued four bad checks totaling about 37.51 to Dickson Goods Store Hosiery Package Store Advance Stores and Young Men's Clothes Shop in August. Checks bore names C H King and C J Smith. he received cash and goods from the four stores. He faces four forgery counts after return from Union County prison camp Jeremiah Brown. Preliminary hearing set later this month in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police
Sae Ae
Ieee A
Dick On Goods
Brown
Young Men's Clothes
C. H. King
C. J. Smith
Union County
Monroe
Aice
Assault Case Jury Charged By Patton
Judge George B. Patton recessed for lunch as the case against Charlie Capeegro for assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill Ernest McDonald proceeded. The shooting occurred October 28 on Fairview Street. McDonald was wounded in the left arm at close range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Patton
Charlie Capeegro
Wea
Ernest McDonald
Capell
McDonald
Fairview Street
Lewis Ti
Reidsville
Il Peeeren
Local Doctor Named Defendant in Damages Suit
Dr. O B Bonner is named defendant in a $15000 damages suit filed in Superior Court by Charles Randall Cecil the six year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Cecil. The complaint accuses Bonner of rushing the boy and his mother into an operating room and administering an anesthetic without proper consent or identification during a tonsil and adenoid removal on August 15 last year at Burrus clinic. The suit claims the procedure was hurried careless and dangerous and notes the tooth extraction had been planned with Dr K B Geddy and Dr Sam Hart present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Bonner
Superior Court
Charles Randall Cecil
Charles D. Cecil
Burrus Clinic
Bonner
K. B. Geddy
Sam Hart
Parker named to Reserve Credits Committee
A. Scott Parker president of Perpetual Savings and Loan Association of High Point is appointed as a member of the Reserve Credits Committee of the North of Savings and Loan League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Scott Parker
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association of
High Point
Reserve Credits Committee
North of Savings and Loan League
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amos R. Kearns
Sears Roebuck and Co
Yeste
Point
High Pointer
Red Cross
Legion
Mrs. Della Staley
Iit
Stes
City News Briefs
Wyoming
Orville Blair
Laramie
Omaha
Nebr
Blair
Branson Blair
Guilford College
North Corona
R. G. Jackson
L. W.stevens
Stevens
Jackson
W. S. Moss
Gulf Oil Corporation
Justice of Peace N. M
Brentwood
Brentwood Presbyterian Men of the Church Club
Lewis J
Johnson
Harold Glover
Sools
Emma Blair School
Syracuse College of Forestry
Syracuse
N. Y
Universal Co., Inc
Reed Street
K. C. Compton
A. E. Wylie
Patton
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