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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1970

Page

15

James Alston 50 Dies After Long Illness

James Mack Alston 50 of 1413 Wendell Ave died Saturday at 5 55 p.m. in Veterans Hospital after two years of declining health. He was a High Point native, World War II veteran, former High Point Chemical Co. employee, and Ebony Cab Co. owner. Surviving wife Annie Mae, two sisters, two brothers. Funeral Wednesday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with burial in Greenhill Cemetery and military rites. Body remaining at Hairlip Funeral Home until service. Family at the funeral chapel Tuesday evening.

James (Mack) Alston Wendell Ave Veterans Hospital Alston High Point James W Mattie Alston Mt. Vernon Ebony Cab Co American Legion V.F.W YMCA Annie Mae Alston Ida A. Ginyard Louise A. Borders Carson Alston J. D. Alston Baltimore, Md Mt. Vernon Baptist Church F. C. Bass Greenhill Cemetery Hairlip Funeral Home

Salisbury farmer George Waller dies after two week illness

George Thomas Waller 82 a farmer of Route 2 died Saturday at home after a two week illness. Survivors include wife Martha Lou Shepard Waller two daughters Ethel Robertson of Advance and Martha Carricker of Rowan County a brother Nat F Waller Route 2 and Kelly Waller of Cooleemee two sisters Rosie Jones and Mandy Frye both of Davie County a stepson James Leonard of Route 2 and four stepdaughters Katherine Beaver Elsie Wilson Louise Steed and Virginia Potts Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Ebeville United Methodist Church near Advance with body at Wright's Funeral Home.

Katherine Beaver Elsie Wilson Rowan County Louise Steed Thomasville Virginia Potts Lexington Wright Ebeville United Methodist Church Advance

Death notice of Rosa Chilton Flippin in Asheboro NC

Rosa Chilton Flippin age 72 wife of Robert J. Flippin of Bennett died after two weeks illness at NC Memorial Hospital Chapel Hill. She was a Pleasant Grove Christian Church member. Survived by husband, a daughter Mrs James Caviness of Siler City, two sons I A Flippin Bennett and Robert L Flippin Linwood, three sisters and four brothers. Body at Pugh Funeral Home with visitation tonight 7 9. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Pleasant Grove Christian Church.

Asheboro Rosa Chilton Flippin Robert J. Flippin Rt. 1 Bennett N. C. Memorial Hospital Chapel Hill Pleasant Grove Mary C. Stephens Lake Jackson Texas Woodrow Joyce Greensboro Troy S Graham Leslie Chilton Arthur Chilton Rt. 3 High Point Pugh Pleasant Grove Christian Church

Funeral services for William H. Murphy in Tarboro

Funeral services for 59 year old William H. Murphy owner of Tasty Bakery Tarboro were held today at 3 30 p m at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving are Louise C Murphy two brothers J C Murphy and Lockie Murphy of Norfolk Va and a sister in law Mrs Harry Snyder of High Point.

Greenville William H. Murphy Tasty Bakery Tarboro Wilkerson Funeral Home Greenwood Cemetery Louise C. Murphy J. C Lockie Murphy Norfolk Harry Snyder High Point

Pegg Funeral Held Today

Mrs. Lavinia Crutchfield Pegg 81 widow of E A Pegg of 206 Montheu Ave Thomasville died Saturday at 7 p m after five months illness She was born Alamance County April 22 1888 daughter of Henry and Ellen Crutchfield and lived in Thomasville 60 years Her husband died June 19 1961 Surviving are several nieces and nephews Funeral was held today at 1 30 p m at J C Green and Sons Chapel with Rev Woodrow W Hill Rev W Blake Wright and Dr F M Powell Burial in South Fork Friends Church Cemetery Chatham County

Thomasville Lavinia Crutchfield Pegg E. A. Pegg Montheu Ave Alamance County Henry Ellen Crutchfield J. C. Green and Sons Woodrow W. Hill W. Blake Wright F. M. Powell South Fork Friends Church Chatham County

Obituary readings for Orrin Roby Robbins and Melvin Cameron Thomas

Orrin Roby Robbins 62 of Lenoir died Sunday while visiting Greensboro. He was Hi- Briton Chair Co. president and on the Regional Council of Boy Scouts of America born in Illinois and lived in Lenoir since 1922. Survived by wife, son, daughter, brothers, and stepmother. Funeral Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church with Greer McPhaul Funeral Home in charge. Melvin Curtis Thomas 80 of Rt 1 Cameron died Friday in St Joseph of the Pines Hospital Southern Pines. He leaves eight sons and five daughters. Funeral held Sunday in Cameron.

Lenoir Orrin Roby Robbins E. K. Thower Forsyth Drive Greensboro Hi- Briton Chair Co Boy Scouts of America Davidson College Illinois Robbins First Presbyterian Church Jonnie Russell Robbins Orrin Roby Robbins Jr Spencer Clarke Ralph H. Robbins Jacksonville Ill George C. Robbins Lucy Comstock Robbins Portland Ore Greer-McPhaul Funeral Home M. C. Tomas Cameron Melvin Curtis Thomas Rt. 1 Cameron St. Joseph of the Pines Hospital Southern Pines Ruby Cooper Thomas Daniel Melvin Henry Hampton Thomas Asheboro John Alexander Thomas Hickory James Warren Thomas Hamlet Paul Leroy Thomas Bobby Curtis Max Charles Thomas Sanford Gary Brent Sandy) Thomas Mary Dorothy Gaddy Atlanta Margaret Isabelle Sanders Rebecca Grace Carlyle Shirley Ann Cox Laura Carol Scott

Randleman Navy Veteran Joel Trogdon Died in Norfolk

Joel R. Trogdon, 52, of Randleman and MNS, died Friday in Norfolk after a brief illness. He served 18 years in the Navy and was attached to Service Craft Naval Operating Station. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Myrtle Trogdon Ward and stepfather C. C. Ward of Worthville, two brothers Ed Trogdon of Randleman and Julian Trogdon of Worthville, a half brother Charles Ward of Ramseur, and step-brother Elmer Ward of Asheboro. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Worthville United Methodist Church with military honors in Worthville Cemetery. body remains at Pugh Funeral Home with visitation tonight 7 to 9.

C. J. R. Trogdon Randleman Joel R. Trogdno Norfolk Navy Randolph County Berta Andrew Trogdon Myrtle Trogdon Ward C. C. Ward Worthville Ed ‘Trogdon Julian Trogdon Charles Ward Ramseur Elmer Ward Asheboro Worthville United Methodist Church Burail Pugh Funeral Home

Greshan McPeters Dies at 67 in Burnsville

Greshan McPeters 67 of Burnsville died Saturday night at Burnsville hospital. Survived by wife Edith Ogle McPeters four daughters Brack Davis Pensacola Irene Ennis Asheboro Alene Kennedy Trinity Doris Frisby Schiller Park MI and son Samuel McPeters Marion Funeral service 1 am Tuesday at Pensacola Freewill Baptist Church led by Rev. Floyd Ray and Rev. H D Poole burial Beebranch Cemetery. Body at Holcomb Brothers Funeral Home Burnsville.

Greshan McPeters Burnsville Burnsville Hospital Edith Ogle McPeters Brack Davis Pensacola Fred Irene) Ennis Asheboro B. L Alene) Kennedy Trinity Mra Reece Doris) Frisby Schiller Park Samuel McPeters

Theft reported for cash and watches on Kimsey Street

A Kimsey Street man told police someone pried open the front and storm doors with a screwdriver like tool and stole 310 dollars in cash and two watches valued at about 175 dollars over the weekend. Police report the break in occurred at his home while it was unoccupied.

Kimsey Street B. P. Patton Theodra Autrey Walnut Street Autrey Dallas Huthington Kivett Drive Huthington R. J. Hanes Leonard Street Hanes Davis Southern Seating Co Ward Street Arnold E. Green Drive

Faith and peril mark church anniversary sermon

Bishop W Kenneth Goodson warns of a precarious era for religion as he recalls past crises and urges renewal. Police report multiple break ins and assaults fill a weekend, including thefts from homes and businesses and several arrests.

Oak Ridge Receives 20000 Grant for Science Building

The Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co and Pilot Life Insurance Co combined to grant $20,000 to Oak Ridge Military Institute. Funds go to a new science building as part of the first phase of a five year plan begun in June 1967, with a dormitory amphitheater and football field already under construction and a new baseball field to be built this summer.

Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co Pilot Life Insurance Co Oak Ridge Military Institute

County considers grants to expand licensed day care centers

Information shows two licensed High Point centers care for 14 children with another planned. Officials say many eligible for county day care help remain unserved and urge commissioners to consider grants up to 100 dollars per child to help cover initial costs of new centers.

High Point

Davidson County moves to close Abbott’s Creek lovers lane road

Davidson County Commissioners began steps to remove the unpaved road on the J. C. Hayworth property off Old Greensboro Road from the state system. The action would give the board authority to close the road used as a lovers lane and for dumping. Also discussed was a request to credit inmate Jesse Brown with four years served toward probation, with Judge Robert Collier Jr. approving subject to commissioner action.

Bob Burchette Lexington Davidson County Abbott’s Creek High Point Frank Holton State Highway Commission J. C. Hayworth Old Greensboro Holton Paul Stoner Jr Jesse Brown Stoner Brown Don Hedrick Robert Collier Jr Statesville Bain Leonard

Phi Beta Kappa Founding at William and Mary Dec 5 1776

The oldest Greek letter fraternity in the United States Phi Beta Kappa began at the College of William and Mary on December 5 1776 by five students aiming to perpetuate honor and scholarship.

United States Phi Beta Kappa College of William and Mary

Four Injured in One Car Collision on Russell Street

Sunday morning a four passenger crash on Russell Street left four injured and led to charges for Joseph Bernard Johnson 32 of Fourth Street for failure to reduce speed. Damages to his car estimated at 800 dollars.

Russell Street Joseph Bernard Johnson Fourth Street Russell Johnson Lerone Mathew Commerce Street Irene Cash Centennial Street Annie Burcell Brentwood Street Gary Jackson Penn Place High Point Memorial Hospital Trinity W. Green Street Gerald Wayne Coble Rt. 2 Coble N. Hamilton Street Steven Warren Crayton Kezzie Millard Kiser Johnson Street Hamilton Street Harold Coble Druid Drive Broad Street N. Hamilton High Point

Classifieds page teaser for a local ad section

A dense OCR fragment shows a classified listings page with sections for Antiques Appliances Rentals Real Estate Autos Boats and Trailers Jobs Help and Lost and Found. The ad repeats price and duration cues 8 days only 3.36 dollars and charge it.

Notices of Receivership and Estate Claims in High Point Court

Public notices warn creditors and claimants in Guilford County of February 24 1970 receivership for Universal of High Point Inc and deadlines June 30 1970 to file verified claims. Additional admin notices announce estates of Alma Peace Burton and John Ward with claim filing deadlines September 17 1970 and October 8 1970 respectively.

North Carolina Guilford County Tne J. L. Snider Salem Street High Point N.C ILA Wood Snider Necessy Estate Snider James Mattocks Aaanas City of Redevelopment Commission of Granby Avenue Thissell Street Cable Street City Council General Court OF Justice Superior Court High Point Division John E. Fischer Universal OF High Point, Inc Robert A. Collier Jr Superior Court of Guilford Nee Point Division Law Building William P. Harris Receiver Post Office Suite Law Bullett High Point Morgan, Byerly C.T.A Alma Peace Burton Donald L. Boone Senereer Hein John Ward Sharon Street N. C Charles Medlin

Hogan Rites Set for Troy Resident E G Hogan

Earl G. Hogan 68 of Troy died Sunday at Montgomery Memorial Hospital after months of declining health. He was a retired textile worker. Survived by Bertha Kelly Hogan and three sons Eugene, Roy, Lester. three daughters Wincie Greene, Betty Stewart, Mildred Alfred. three sisters Verne Lemons Callie Mills Mae Parnell. three brothers Henry Elvin Dawson. Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 am at Pugh-Troy Funeral Chapel with the body lying in state after Tuesday 7 to 9.

E. G. Hogan Troy Earl G. Hogan Troy Montgomery Memorial Hospital Bertha Kelly Hogan Wincie Greene Albemarle Betty Stewart Sanford Mildred Alfred Cedar Falls Eugene Hogan Franklinville Roy Hogan Lester Hogan Cheyenne Wyo Verne Lemons Callie Mills Mae Parnell Concord Henry Elvin Hogan Dawson Hogan Lexington Pugh-Troy Funeral Chapel

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James Alston G. T. Waller R. J. Flippin Ww. H. Murphy Nan Service Lexington Ave Mrs. Mebel F Freeman Sollowie Fapet Pegg Orrin R. Robbins God Redeemer Grover Cleveland Utah Main Street Detroit Pullman Company U. S. Treasury W. Kenneth Goodson Herbert Hoover Holland Cross Street Holland Annie McGill Robert Turner E. Washington Drive Ertha Hicks Robert Joe Alexander Clara Cox Apartments Gray Billy O. Hussey Ray Street Jimmy Lee Richards Arlington Rodney Zenas Wilbanks Grace Street Theodore Ralph Brame Eugene Bulock Donald Souther Charles Street Marion Love Love Emmitt Alonzo Steele Jr Annie York William Hunter Court Jeneva Haywood Annie William Catherine W. Harrington City of High Point BIG Jones English Rd Huffman Tears & Shears E. Green Dr Corner Carter Green Lucille Dickens Cecil Drug Store Mann Drug C. C. Hughes Dallas Furn Japan Korea Russia Cuba Egypt Paradise Oldboy Jake Harris Doyle Moore Ph. C. C. Callis Simmons Fred Price Trenton Carl Branson Holland Robert Beeson Tom Joyce North State Home Improvement CO Don Rickert Edwards & Simmons Paint & Repairing Carpenter Oak Ridge Abbotts Creek Section Davidson Board Lovers’ Lane Ee — Real Estate Auto & Autonesowr Tee W. Savertensesdses Rene Een James Mattocks
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