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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1953
Page
9
Reports of heavy traffic and brisk sales mark the start of the off-season furniture market. Major retailers from city and national chains, plus large manufacturers, drive demand as Exposition Building traffic and hotel bookings show sold-out status, signaling a trend toward a robust off-season market.
A 31 year old man was charged with reckless driving after a two car collision at English and Phillips Streets. Sammy J. Robertson of 211 Taylor Street collided head on with John B. Owen of Route 1 High Point as the other car waited at a stoplight. Vehicle damages were estimated at 100 and 200 dollars.
A motorist, Floyd M. Lockamy, 27, was hospitalized in good condition at Memorial Hospital after his car struck the Highland Avenue underpass pilings at about 2 10 yesterday afternoon. He suffered a broken jaw, broken leg, and lacerations. Police said he swerved to avoid another vehicle. investigation continues.
Thomasville firefighters were called to 606 Griffin Street at 9:15 yesterday morning after a flooded oil floor furnace caused a service call. No damage was reported.
A chilly crowd gathered as High Point lays its cornerstone for the Public Library beside the YMCA on South Main Street. Mayor Amos Kearns leads brief rites, praising the site, progress, and public service while Noble Praigg and Mrs. Alice Paige White stress heritage, future leaders, and funding history. The copper box of documents was shown and the white cornerstone stone bearing High Point Public Library 1953 was displayed before setting.
Official forecasters at Friendship predict partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures for tomorrow with a high near 72 and a low around 45. Today's high was 68 and the overnight low dipped to 44 as the weekend storm on the Eastern coast fizzled.
Thomasville sheriffs deputies report no new leads in the break in and robbery at the Trotter Service Station on Fisher Ferry Street Extension. Forty cases of cigarettes were stolen Thursday night. entry was gained by prying a rear door. No other items missing. investigation continues.
Republican precinct chairmen announced a series of precinct rallies this week with refreshments. Candidate participation is planned at each event, starting with Precinct 10 at C. W. Cecil’s home on Pickett Street and Precinct 12 at R. F. Russell’s home on English Street. Other rallies include Precinct 15 at Russell’s English Street home and Precinct 7 at Hearn Grocery Store on Park Street at 7 30 p m.
Four men were arrested by SBI agents in a raid on a suspected gambling house near Welcome Lexington. Thomas W. Moffitt 54 of High Point I M Leonard Jr 24 owner of the place I M Leonard Sr 45 and Belvin B Spears 50 of Erlanger faced charges for possession and operation of lottery equipment. Bond set at 1000 for the Leonards 500 for the others. they were to appear in Lexington Court.
The Guilford County Fine Arts Festival enters its second year with entries due at 9 p.m. tonight at the YMCA for judging in oil painting water color drawing furniture textile design and top prize judging for the Maude Moore Latham Festival Cup occurs Thursday. Judges include Paul Whitener A L Aycock and Philipose. Walter Spearman will speak at the awards program Thursday at 8 p.m. at the YMCA.
A rural home four miles from Thomasville on the Thomasville High Point highway suffered heavy fire damage when fire originated in a rear bedroom where two Kennedy daughters slept. Neighbors and State troopers saved the structure and furniture after the local fire department refused to respond beyond city limits. Fire extinguishers and bucket brigades aided the effort. no damage estimate was yet available.
Miss Carolyn Joann Elkins of 2806 English Street received a four year $600 scholarship to King College in Bristol Tennessee announced today. She won a third place scholarship among about 80 competitors from 12 Southern states and is active in church choir youth fellowship and Girl Scouts.
The State Supreme Court will decide May 6 on the legality of Guilford County and High Point's joint building plan. Fred E. Wilson of Piedmont Color and Chemical Sells filed suit for tax payers challenging the agreement as void. Also: Sidney B. Allen named to the County Board of Welfare, a new Health and Welfare Committee created, and county tax revaluation noted as nearly complete.
Davidson County officers raided a Wallburg farm finding 94 cases or 564 gallons of non-taxpaid moonshine in a honeysuckle thicket and tobacco barn. Harper Lee Smith, 53, jailed for possession and assault. another suspect Ivey Smith, 34, sought. Value and tax loss estimate noted. federal tax recovery expected.
Miss Virginia Frank director of orchestras and ensembles at Greenville Senior High School will conduct a string clinic in Greenville South Carolina on Thursday and Friday. A public concert in Greenville High School auditorium Friday evening will climax the two day event. Twelve members of the High Point High School orchestra will accompany and perform with the Greenville students. Miss Frank is assisted by string instructors from Furman University and Greenville schools. A dance honoring High Point students is planned for Thursday evening.
A brief devotional prayer thanking God for spring and beauty. It asks for personal renewal from winter sin to spring life through Christ. Attributed to Stuart Leroy Anderson of Berkeley California, president of the Pacific School of Religion.
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