Annexation Hearing Fizzles in Thomasville as Vote Likely Tonight
A public hearing on extending Thomasville city limits drew 100 plus residents but failed to spark debate. Officials will decide tonight at the regular council meeting after verifying petitions for and against annexation and voter eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Indi
W. T. Green Jr
Carl C. Wilson
Ais
Wilson
Wall Cliff Park
Erwin Heights
Thomasville Men Guilty on Liquor Charges Across Roster
A group of Thomasville residents faced court actions with mixed outcomes. Hager paid fines under conditions, Philo May faced ongoing probation for prohibition violations, and Arthur Everhart received a suspended road sentence tied to a $100 payment and license revocation. Jerrell Brigman appealed a $10 fine. Joe Medley was acquitted of assault. Steve Griffin's prior suspended sentence activated after a new assault charge, producing a 4 month concurrent term. R J Wagger won a non suit on worthless checks, Imogene Torbush paid costs and must secure a license, William Potts received a two year suspended sentence for abandonment, and a wife who refused to testify paid costs for frivolous prosecution. James Dunlap, charged with assault, saw costs imposed after the wife refused to testify.
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Hager
Philo May
May
Route 3
Roy Hughes
Arthur Everhart
Route 8
Lexington
Everhart
Jerrell T. Brigman
Joe Mediey
W. Guilford St
Steve Griffin
E. Main St
Griffin
R. J. Wagger
High Point
Hughes
Wagger
Imogene Torbush
Walker Sr
Torbush
William Henry Potts
Davidson County
James Dunlap
Winston St
Earl B. Barnes
King St
Steve J. Cody
Gum Ave
Willie Smith
Leonard St
Albert Gaskins
Leonard Sr
Flood Control Project in Greece Aims to Expand Farm Area
uP-Greece plans a nine million dollar flood control and irrigation program to add 30 000 acres to its farm economy. Bids for the largest phase taming the Evros River on the Greek Turkish frontier will be called for Saturday with Turkey cooperating.
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Athens
Greece
Evros
Turkey
Deaths and Funerals in Thomasville Jamestown area
Funeral services were held for William H. Geyer Jr. in Jamestown Methodist Church. Interment followed in Deep River Cemetery with Jamestown Post and American Legion honorary pallbearers. Also noted are the deaths of Ivey Harrison Clodfelter at 82 in Thomasville, Raymond Douglas Ridge 22, and J. W. Boyles 77 with services at Memorial Methodist Church.
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William H. Geyer Jr
Jamestown Methodist Church
W. B. West
Kenneth Miller
Jamestown School
Deep River Cemetery
Jamestown Post
American Legion
Neese Osborne
A. P. Fortney
Richard Short
Charles Turner
T. C. Ragsdale
W. G. Ragsdale Jr
Roy Sullivan
Bill Pickard
Mr. Gever
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Japan
Ivey Harrison Clodfelter
Thomasville
Fisher Ferry St. Ext
Davidson County
Adam Elias and
Christine Beck Clodfelter
Clodfelter
Fair Grove
Raymond D. Ridge
Raymond Douglas Ridge
Davis Chapel
J. L. McNutt
Baptist Hospital
Mechanicsville Primitve Baptist Church
Billy Ridge
William Grissett
Claude MecCuston
Bobby Whitley
Allen Mabe
Richard Furgurson
Ridge
N. Main St
Clifton E. and
Claudia Kirk Ridge
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Inc
Peoples Savings & Loan Association
First National Bank
Memorial Church
Thomasville Rotary Club
Boyles
City
Masonic
City Memorial Hospital
Curb Marketer Appeals Worthless Check Verdict
Glenn Bivens operator of a curb market appeals a Municipal Court ruling for issuing a $163.82 worthless check. A Merchants Wholesale Co. witness said the check was written last December and only partial payment made. Bivens blamed a customer for overdrawing his account. The appeal asks to pay at $15 weekly plus a $25 fine and costs. Also reports two acquittals and multiple sentences for other defendants including disorderly conduct and malicious damage, with some suspended on costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Bivens
Merchants Wholesale Co
Bivens
Archie
Ernest Alston
Loflin St
Paul Lendon
Cecil St
Bobby Price
Kivett Dr
Judge Myatt
Barbara Little
Strenger Robs Hartford Grocer of $523.73 After Delaying Child
In Hartford Connecticut a stranger ordered beer from Charles Gershman grocer then delayed a child for candy. After the child departed he produced a pistol and robbed the store of 523 dollars and 73 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Charles Gershman
Missing Girl Probe Hits Blind Alley
THOMASVILLE investigation into the disappearance of 16 year old Sylvia Ann Turner from 105 Peace St. continues with all leads pursued. Police confer with Salisbury authorities after a weekend postal card suggesting marriage to a Salisbury man. he denies knowing her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Eece
Paul M. Shore
Shore
Sylvia Ann Turner
Peace St
Salisbury
Sylvia Turner
Allbright Named Chairman As Randolph Ed Board Welcomes
In Asheboro, Randolph County new school board members took seats. Lynn Allbright was elected chairman, succeeding Guy Lane who retired. Sam W. Miller became vice chairman. Wade Harris and Bruce Pugh joined as new members. Superintendent W. J. Boger Jr. was re elected for a new two year term starting July 1. Endorsed Salk polio vaccine for first and second graders and planned clinics. Discussions covered athletic field plans, Gray's Chapel septic work, a new maintenance shop for buses, and retaining the current auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Randolph County Board of Education
Lynn Allbright
Allbright
Guy Lane
Lane
Sam W. Miller
Wade Harris
Bruce Pugh
Education
W. J. Boger Jr
Randolph County
Boger
Health Department
Gray's Chapel School
Realty Transfers in High Point and Nearby Areas
Realty transfers list multiple transactions across Guilford and Jamestown townships, detailing buyers and sellers such as Realty Sales Corp to R R Cumby and wife, and G W O Ham and others to Church of the Living God. Other entries include A Current to J R Ein, Atlantic Insurance & Realty Co to D E McPherson, Lena G Hinson to J W Springer, Clarence E Hill to J H Newsom, and John W Suits to J T Sowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
Guilford Sales Corp
R. R. Cumby
Guilford Sales
G. W. O’ham
Cliot Church of the Living God
Blair Estate
A. Current
J. Rein
Lexton Heights
Tlantic Insurance & Realty Co
D. E. McPherson
J. T. Worthland
Lena G. Hinson
J. W. Springer
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At High Point
All-Round Family Bank
William Geyer JR
Hell
Wachovia
West End
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
North Main Street
English Street
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
R. L. Allbright
All Druggista
de Bray
W. S. Rice
Inca Adams
N. Y. Dept
Jarrell
Church Street
Sears Auto Store
Penney
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