Thirteen Arrested In Moonshine Conspiracy Case
In Greensboro a federal grand jury indicted 13 individuals on conspiracy to violate internal revenue laws related to non tax paid whisky. The group allegedly operated a southeast Davidson moonshine syndicate with stills across Thomasville Lexington High Point and nearby areas. Joe Don Lambert of Lexington Route 2 is jailed. others await service of papers. Trials set for June with location TBD.
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Internal Revenue
Davidson
Thomasville
Lexington
High Point
AUTD
ABC Ficers
Route 2
Henry Ingram
Hayes Street
Lambert
Corbit Hill
J. C
Roy A
Fred Hill
Charlie Dawes Kindley
Robert Kindley
Donald Odell Hill
Elmer Lambert
John Franklin Hill
Allen Pierce
J. Charles Hughes
AUTC
Second Drive For Stadium Unit Studied THOMASVILLE
A Thomasville meeting decided to explore raising more funds for Memorial Park Stadium field house. Bids opened totaled 46 239, about 17 000 above last fall’s Junior Chamber drive. City Council will discuss next steps with Junior Chamber Community Foundation and Recreation Commission.
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Thomasville
Memorial Park Stadium
Junior Chamber
Junior Chamber, Community Foundation and Recreation Commission
Thief Tries To Break Safe At Metal Bed Rail Co
Lexington sheriff's deputies report a Saturday night break in at the Metal Bed Rail Co on Cotton Grove Road. The culprits forced the safe handle but could not open it, while entry was gained by breaking a window and rifling tool chests. Ed Hooker notes little money was in the safe.
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Lexington
Metal Bed Rail Co
Cotton Grove
Sheriff's Department
Ed Hooker
of Ce
Wires Burned At Residence Fire Causes and Heater Oil Spill
A Parkway home suffered minor burned wires from an overloaded circuit. Fire officials cited a penny in the fuse box as a probable cause with no reported building damage. Earlier, oil leaked from a defective heater caused a small fire on Salem Street, damaging electrical wiring and the heater carburetor.
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Parkway
Salem Street
Chair Firm Receives Two Building Permits in Thomasville
Thomasville Chair Co. is issued a 50 1000 dollar permit for an addition to Plant T on Colonial Drive and a 7200 dollar permit for a dry kiln at Plant B on Fisher Ferry Street. The brick two story addition will measure 80 by 102 feet with 28000 square feet, foundation begun. The kiln, brick and one story, 60 by 60 feet, is near completion.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Chair Co
Colonial Drive
Fisher Ferry Street
James Miller
Baltimore Police Hold Man Wanted In Thomasville
Thomasville officials report Roy Charles Gibson, accused of abandonment and non support of his four children, is in custody of Baltimore police and to be returned to face charges. Gibson was named by Clarice Gibson in a March 1 filing.
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Baltimore
Thomasville
Sheriff's Department
Roy Charles Gibson
Gibson
Baltimore Police
Clarice Gibson
Picklesimer Leaves Post Office After Ten Years
Thomasville native Frank Picklesimer ends a decade of service as window clerk at the parcel post annex to join Metropolitan Life Insurance. He will operate as an agent for Thomasville and High Point areas from the High Point district office. He and his family will remain on Pineywood Road.
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Thomasville
Frank Picklesimer
Cancer Drive Surpasses 50 Percent Mark
The High Point chapter of the American Cancer Society reports $6,204.88 raised toward an $11,500 goal as it plans intensified effort over ten days to close the Cancer Crusade by month’s end. Local DeMolay volunteers collected a special fundraiser. Negro rest areas have contributed $189.41 so far, white residential areas $2,531.69. Rev. Thomas Haggai leads the crusade with Mrs. John Foy directing residential workers.
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High Point
American Cancer Society
Point
Thomas Haggai
John Foy
Nixon to Attend Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival
Vice President Nixon will attend the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains on June 21. Rep. Jonas of North Carolina received Nixon's acceptance to an invitation from Mitchell County and Carter County. The annual event occurs in the Blue Ridge border area.
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Washington
Nixon
New Library Opens on Randolph Street Draws Big Circulation
Miss Mary Lee Crouse reports 615 books checked out on opening day a peak for the library in 30 years. The new building began a fresh user registration with 106 adults and 195 youths signing up while visitors browsed the facility. No fines are charged this week. overdue returns by Saturday incur penalties.
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Randolph Street
Mary Lee Crouse
Woman's Club
Democrats In Davidson Call Meeting
Davidson County Democrats announce a county wide meeting next Saturday at 2 p.m. at polling places except Thomasville areas, with Thomasville members meeting at city hall. Precinct leaders and delegates to the convention will be elected, with the county convention set for the following Saturday at 2 p.m. at the courthouse.
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Lexington
Davidson County
Charles Mauze
Mauze
Thomasville
Wil
Fee
U S retaliation over Czech ouster deepens tensions
Washington expels Dr Roman Skokan Czech commercial attache after his arrest in Prague on espionage charges. State Department called the move a frameup. Minnesota is noted among top states in some ranking, later context unclear.
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United States
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Roman Skokan
State Department
Ee R
Kassy
Prague
Thomasville Junior Chamber to Install New Officers
George Lentz will speak at the Thomasville Junior Chamber of Commerce installation banquet on May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Woman's Club Building. Jack Sharpe will install a slate led by Maxey Crowder as president and Bill Bink as first vice president, with Bradley Hunsucker as second vice president and Pat Miller as state director.
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Thomasville
Woman's Club
Rangements
Bradley, Hunsucker
Lente
Winston-Salem
oeston-Salem
Lente Transfer and Storage Co
Twin-City
Winston
State
Aycees
National Furniture Warehouseman’s Assn
North Carolina Motor Carriers Assn
Northa Movers and Houses
Maxey Crowder
Bill Bink
Bradley Hunsucker
Pat Miller
Bruce Collins
Percy Craven
Brown Finch
Ed Bean
Hubert Leonard
Pair Appeal Prohibition Suspensions
Ruby Daniels and John Gunn were found guilty of violation of the prohibition law in Thomasville Recorder's Court. Each received an eight month suspended sentence for three years with conditions including no liquor on premises, warrantless searches waived, and a $50 fine plus costs. Both appellants challenged the verdicts.
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Thomasville
Recorder's Court
Ruby Daniels
John Gunn
Roy Hughes
Jacob Street
Hughes
McCoy's Cod Tablets Advertised at Mannh's Drug Stores
An old ad touts McCoy's Cod Tablets available at Mannh's Drug Stores. The copy references dieting and health claims linked to weight and female appearance, using fragmented phrases about dates and body image.
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McCoy’s
Mannh
Realty Transfers List Shows Multiple Property Deeds Cast
Kavanagh Smith and Company transfers to a party listed as tee Jr. a lot at Baat ark. Maggie Guyer conveys to A M Guyer and others a College Park lot. Harold R Hedrick and wife transfer to Ralph C Craver and wife several lots in Northview Heights.
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Kavanagh Smith & Company
A Tee Jr
Lot
Baatark
Maggie Guyer
A. M. Guyer
College Park
Harold R. Hedrick
Ralph C. Craver
Lots
Northview Heights
How Should We Pray May Digest Insight From The Very Rev Pike
The Very Rev James A Pike explains prayer as more than mere 808 and notes daily life gains meaning when lived under God for God with God. Readers are invited to pick up the May Reader's Digest at newsstands and stores today.
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James A. Pike
God
Reader's Digest
Navy Gun Crashes Truck Driver in California Collision
In Los Angeles 45 year old Harry Allison McGill was transporting an 18 ton naval gun from Long Beach Navy Yard to Mare Island. He braked suddenly as he approached the city, the gun lurched forward and crushed him against the cab. McGill died at the scene.
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Los Angeles
Harry Allison McGill
Long Beach Navy Yard
Mare Island
Valléjo
Calif
McGill
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