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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
11
Ralph Miller of the Local Employment Security Office reports July employment in High Point rose to its highest level this year with indications of continued improvement into fall. He notes greater job openings since August 1st, a shortage for experienced hosiery and woodworking workers, and relaxed requirements for age and experience to place more learners.
New York reports from the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers show sales rising across branches. Men's and children's sock demand is particularly strong and full fashion lines exceed expectations. Many producers in the former field are expanding output.
Taylor Simpson of High Point was elected chairman of the coordinating committee for the Charlotte regional blood center. The panel includes 33 participating chapters and meets bi monthly in Charlotte to set schedules quotas financing and general blood program matters.
Police investigate a break-in at Thomasville Ice Company on Gray Street. A thief entered through a rear door, carrying loot in a sack and stole cigars and cigarettes from the general store area during late Monday night or early Tuesday, with a cloth bag and rope later missing.
Snow Lumber Company workers return to their jobs after a short strike that began July 30. Officials say no concessions were made and the wage dispute remains unresolved, with about 12 workers still out and most employees back at work. The union cites lack of general raises and discriminatory merit pay as the core issue.
The North Carolina District Pilgrim Holiness Church will hold a 10 day camp meeting in Kernersville starting August 22 at 7 30 p m with Rev M C Kittle of Coeur D Alene Idaho and Rev Wes Rothwell of Wollaston Mass as ministers The program includes three main services daily broadcasts and regional attendance The event also includes pastoral assignments at the church conference Mrs Edna Neff of Greensboro will direct children's services daily and Mac Hamilton with his wife will lead singing and music from Greensburg Ind
SFC Walter Whaley announced seven men from the local area joined the Army and Air Force in late July and early August. High Point men Clyde Wallace and Robert Amos entered the Air Force, Noah Rice and Billy Hoover joined the Army, while Randolph County men Terry Moffett Darrell Davis and William Cox joined the Army. Air Force enlistees serve four years, Army enlistees three. No waiting list exists for Army, Air Force, aviation cadets or officers candidate school. WAC and WAF enlistments are accepting both commissioned and non commissioned grades.
The North Carolina Young Democrats Clubs executive committee will convene in Greensboro to finalize plans for the Guilford County convention set for September 4 to 6. A York, Guilford County YDC president, says committees will report tonight with Horace Kornegay as general chairman and leaders including John Haworth and Ed Kemp among members. A nationally prominent Democratic leader is expected at the convention and officer elections are on the agenda.
Miss Betty Sue and Miss Dorothy Coltrane from Archdale gave a diverse program at the American Business Club dinner in the YMCA dining room. Betty Sue sang various styles with Dorothy on piano and both are Cincinnati Conservatory graduates. Betty Sue will join Hormel’s tour as a featured vocalist while Dorothy will teach piano at Hockaday School in Texas.
A citizen committee appointed by R L Pope of the Thomasville Chamber of Commerce will meet at City Hall at 11 a m to review the city budget tentatively adopted by the City Council last month. The group plans no official action but may make recommendations if warranted. No protest timing changes. Mayor Rapp welcomes the citizen review.
Mayor Amos R. Kearns said the city dog pound issues are under review by the laws and public safety committee after a letter from Mrs. Valette J. Harris of the SPCA protested conditions. A report and possible solution are expected by August 19 as Dalton Byberly was named poundmaster, while residents in Sherwood Village report stray dogs and complaints grow. The council favors immediate improvements or a new pound with a concrete floor and outdoor enclosures.
In Municipal Court Judge J A Myatt sentenced Howard Ray Falk 21 of Old Winston Road and Delmar Cecil Inman 19 of Route 1 to 18 months on the roads suspended for three years after guilty pleas to larceny and receiving involving car accessories from James Jarrell on Oak View Road. Conditional probation requires employment, abstinence from beer joints, periodic reports to Deputy Sheriff Lonnie Bergman, no driving for 12 months, payment of 25 dollars to repair Jarrells car and court costs.
Obituary notices report Mrs Sallie Peebles of 1001 Hoover Street died at home. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral at First Baptist Church Thursday 3 p.m. Rev W F Elliott to officiate. Burial Greenhill Cemetery. Also details of David Nevilles killed in an accident, and other church and club meetings announced.
Colonial Motor Inn owners near completion on the by pass south of Thomasville plan to open the motor court in September to serve visitors during the Thomasville Centennial Celebration starting September 14. The facility will have 36 units with 94 total accommodations and a three room apartment for the resident manager. Construction began at the site last February.
The Out-Our-Way Garden Club will oversee the Garden Center at Straughan's Book Shop for August. The center will open tomorrow and each Thursday from nine to five. Mrs. Joe Vaughn and Mrs. Allen Burton will be in charge tomorrow.
The forecast predicts little change through Friday with humid conditions and afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 86 today and 88 tomorrow, with a low near 70 tonight. Last night's low is not specified in the available text.
Prayer asks for deliverance from yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s fears. It calls for living this day with purity unselfishness and heroism, filling hours with good true and beautiful deeds, awaiting the Master’s well done at night. Long Beach California. associate editor The United Presbyterian.
Police arrested Ralph Shipwash Jr 26 of 1535 North Main Street on assault charges in a case involving Donald Cheek 523 Cross Street with accusations of damage to furniture and wires. Shipwash held for Portsmouth Va on larceny. Harvey W Farloe 58 Route 2 Trinity faces hit and run charge after taxi driver Otis Bottoms says he struck the cab and fled. Maude Johnson 38 528 East High Street booked on assault threatened to cut Delores Harps with a pocket knife.
Lee Wallace Warner, 15, of Waynesboro Virginia, fell asleep at 1 a.m. driving a two ton truck on North Main Street and crashed into Charles Robert Woody’s parked truck causing $425 total damage with no injuries.
High Point will get 56 500.58 from the state intangible personal property tax rebate. Guilford County receives 154 097.06 and Greensboro 121 649.64 along with Jamestown 564.86 Hamilton Lakes 2 184.48 and Gibsonville 1 232.28 from the total 336 228.89. Eighty percent of the tax collected is returned to the originating unit.
John Hedrick a four year veteran of the Police Department's traffic division received 500 demerits for conduct unbecoming an officer while off duty Police Chief C C Stoker announced the action but would not specify the conduct The case has been under review by other officers for about a month Civil Service rules allow dismissal after 700 demerits in a year Hedrick will remain with the department and has no prior demerits known by the chief
The Salvation Army issues an urgent plea for clothing and shoes as stocks are depleted. Capt. Olvy Sheppard requests usable items and offers pickup service via Citadel on South Main Street or a phone call.
Sergeant Helen C. Weik a woman Marine recruiter will be at the Post Office recruiting offices from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m tomorrow to interview young women interested in joining the service. Basic qualifications for women joining the Marine Corps include ages 18 to 31 single with no dependents and a high school education. They must be in good physical condition and have high moral standards.
Claude Carter aged 50 of 1202 North Main Street died after an extended hospital stay. A funeral service was held Tuesday at 4 15 PM at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Albert S. Hale officiating. Burial followed at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dr James J Elliott opens a general dentistry office on the fifth floor of the Wright Building at 126 North Main Street. A Lincolnton native, Davidson College BA graduate, D D S from Medical College of Virginia, Navy veteran, unmarried, residing at 215 Hillcrest Drive, son of Mrs W F Elliott and the late Dr Elliott.
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