Blue Law Trial Sparks Intense City Interest
Towery faces trial tomorrow on a charge under the 1938 blue law banning Sunday retail sales. Police action sparked by a curb market dispute drew renewed debate as attorney Arch Schoch argues unequal enforcement and potential constitutional issues. City officials question if drug stores and theaters adhere to the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towery
West End
West Side
Council
Arch Schoch
C. C. Staker
Schoch
Stoker
Neved
Grover Jones
Quartet Jailed In Involved Case
Four defendants faced simple assault charges after an alleged assault spree. Frances Terrell Rosa Lee Bryson Hubert Hemric and Virginia Mills were arrested yesterday in Charlotte. Hemric allegedly handed a knife to Mills and instructed her to strike Bryson while Mills attempted the act. Terrell allegedly struck Mills with a hand and Bryson with a fist. All posted 50 dollar bonds and were released pending trial Friday.
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Frances Terrell
Clinton St
Rosa Lee Bryson
Tryon St
Hubert Hemric
Virginia Mills
Hemric
Realty Transfers Across Town Highlight Multiple Property Deals
A list of real estate transfers shows numerous deeds in High Point Township and surrounding areas. Transfers include single lots and tracts across developments such as Golfcrest Development No. 2 Milbourne Heights and Blairwood with parties including Richard L Wade Vernon Allman and Alfred M Pendergrass among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison H. LeMon
Nancy L. Frazier
Bouldin Heights
Frank B. Caldwell
A. J. Poole
Welborn Street
Thomas J. Robinson
Thomas A. Florence
Louise Avenue
Better Bill Homes, Inc
Richard L. Wade
North Carolina
George W. Rogers
Golfcrest
Federal Housing Commission
Clifton H. Hedrick
George B. Morgan
Pearl T. Morris
C. L. Reece
Hugh I. Brown Jr
Milbourne Heights
R. L. Deal Jr
J. Grady Goldston Jr
Rolling Road
Wellington Street
William M. Horney
Wilbur L. Horney
John Haworth
Kivett Drive
Emma Calhoun
Dorothy Long
J. N. Campbell
J. R. Collins
T. L. Jones
Ardmore Homes, Inc
Alfred M. Pendergrass
Blairwood
Boys Caravan Heads to Great Smokies and Tennessee
Eight local youngsters travel five days sponsored by the YMCA to the Great Smokies in North Carolina and Tennessee. They will see Unto These Hills at Cherokee climb Mount LeConte visit Fontana Lake and spend a day in Chattanooga. Guide is James E. Ensign.
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North Carolina
Great Smokies
Tennessee
YMCA
Cherokee
Mount LeConte
Fontana Lake
Chattanooga
Tenn
James E. Ensign
Jerry Bullin
Fred Carlisle
Bobby Geddy
Tommy Allen
Jack Wheatley
Vernon Head
Donald Samuels
Jerry Jones
Pair Receives Suspended Sentences In City Court
In Municipal Court two defendants were released without costs after 30 day suspensions for false hotel registration and occupying a zoo for immoral purposes. William C Morton 23 Manuel Apts and Betty Lou Fowler 17 received the terms. Shirley Jean Lewis 16 appealed an immoral vagrancy conviction to Superior Court after a six month county workhouse sentence and $200 bond. A long list of continuances and jury trials was granted during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Morton
Manuel Apts
Betty Lou Fowler
Shirley Jean Lewis
MMG and M Reports Record Half-Year Sales and Earnings
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co MMG M posts first half 1953 sales of 106 234 119 up 20 percent from 1952 with 55 171 997 in Q2 the largest quarterly volume in company history Net income before taxes for H1 reaches 26 606 111 versus 20 000 720 prior year After tax profits and preferred dividends rise to 8 862 021 and earnings per share hit 1 09 Federal taxes total 17 550 000 or 2 15 a share.
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Innesota Mining & Manufacturing Co
Insurance talk on Social Security for High Point group
Local Life Underwriters Assn members will hear Pete Schultheiss discuss Social Security and its effect on America's economy. The luncheon meeting, scheduled for 12 30 p m Friday, will be at the YMCA, announced secretary A C Haithcock.
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America
High Point Life Underwriters Assn
Pete Schultheiss
A. C. Haithcock
YMCA
Always Drives That Way Driver Arrested After Four-Mile Chase
In Pacoima California police halted motorist William J. Stickler after a four mile chase in which he allegedly racked up 18 traffic violations. He quipped I always drive that way. The report ends with a stray note on reading lines of text.
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Pacoima
Calif
William J. Stickler
Methodist Church Plans for New Build on Chestnut Street
A special session of the West Mow Church conference will hear the building committee's recommendation to proceed with a new church on the 19.5 acre Chestnut Street tract by the highway bypass. The congregation notes its largest annual additions in 15 years and seeks Dr. Walter Miller's return for another pastoral year. New stewards are listed among elected officers as the church gears up for an early September every member canvass.
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West Mow
Charles W. McAnally
Board of Stewards
Herman F. Duncan
Greensboro
R. T. Amos
Chestnut Street
Walter Miller
Miller
Harry G. Bell
Arthur M. Utley Jr
H. L. Crowe
David T. Yow
Golden Cross
Holt
Street Oiling Project Gets Underway
Public Works began oiling dirt streets in the Highland Mill area as part of a dust control plan. City officials warn full coverage this summer is unlikely with 60 miles to treat and weather risks. Officials may test calcium chloride as a cheaper alternative and consider paving options funded by property owners.
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George Dean
Highland Mill
Dean
Kearns Street
T. E. Hinson
Council
City Council Adopts Budget With Limited Capital Plans
City council approved a $4.26 million budget with cuts to a new city hall elevator and fire department upgrades. Funds were redirected to repairs and operations, with two Negro police hires and one technician added, and salary increases limited to merit. Debt service is $634,791, leaving $3.63 million for capital and operations.
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City Hall
Fire Department
Clinard
Council
Exchange Club Hosts Baseball Team and Convention Delegates
Exchange Club in Lexington honored a local sponsored team from the Rei Boys league after recognizing the squad which finished second. Coach Paul Cecil and Boys' Club director Jack Hinkle attended as screening of the 1951 World Series was shown. An Aug 18 charter for the Lexington Exchange Club was announced with a large delegation expected. Delegates prepared for the 19th annual North Carolina State Exchange Clubs convention at Wrightsville Beach led by retiring president Cc. L. Russell.
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Exchange Club
Civic Club
Rainbow Supper Club
Paul Cecil
Jack Hinkle
Boys’ Club
Theys
Exchange Club of
Lexington
North Carolina State Exchange Clubs
Wrightsville Beach
Cc. L. Russell
Man Charged With Assaulting Wife
THOMASVILLE Bascome Las iter 37 of 305 Kern St was arrested by city police last night at 8 on a charge of assault on a female. He allegedly struck his wife with his fists. He posted a 500 bond pending a Recorder's Court hearing on Aug 14. Police hold a 19 year old Negro soldier for military authorities on a desertion charge, Oscar Lee Moss of 111% to ae a-ing arrival. He admits being absent without leave since April 25.
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Thomasville
Bascome Lasiter
Kern St
Recorder's Court
Oscar Lee Moss
Census reports 160000000 population as AP hunts for baby
Census Bureau announces U S population reached 160 million yesterday at 10 02 07 AM The AP seeks the baby who would be No 160 000 000 A hospital in High Point Memorial says no birth there Susan Amanda Rogers born at 1 35 PM yesterday weighs 4 ounces and is daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Rogers The AP notes a New York hospital reported a birth at 10 03 04 AM
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U. S. Census Bureau
United States
Associated Press
High Point Memorial Hospital
Susan Amanda Rogers
W. C. Rogers
Madison Ave
New York
Café fight leaves man hospitalized and others sought
A street cafe brawl on East Green Street sent a man to the hospital with 45 stitches for a cutting and put several suspects in custody or under warrants. Eugene Miles, 32, of 519 Willowbrook St., bond $500, faces a felonious assault charge. Edward Mullis, 45, received treatment and is not in serious condition. Edward Junior Johnson, 21, of Greensboro, arrested on old malicious damage and license violations warrants. Willie Dowdy, 37, jailed on capias for old assault counts. Charles Fields, 36, charged with larceny of a $45 wristwatch owned by Ken Morris of Randleman. Thurman Messer, 35, jailed after wife’s accusation. Leroy McKinnon, 23, jailed on a Bennettsville warrant and extradition hearing set Friday. also charged with a motor vehicle violation.
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East Green Street
Eugene Miles
Willowbrook St
Edward Mullis
Edward Junior Johnson
Greensboro
Johnson
Ae Oy
Bond
Forri
Willie R. Dowdy
Capias
Southern Pines
Charles E. Fields
Ken Morris
Randleman
Woodbine Street
Thurman Messer
Leroy McKinnon
Taylor St
Bennettsville
S.C
McKinnon
Polio Cases Rise in North Wilkesboro County
Wilkes County reports 32 polio cases prompting officials to consider a mass inoculation program using gamma globulin. Health authorities noted eligibility for gamma globulin from the Department of Defense if polio totals rise further.
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North Wilkesboro
Wilkes County
Department of Defense
Annual Meeting Slated Sunday At Springfield
The Springfield Memorial Assn holds its 46th annual meeting at Springfield Friends Meeting House Sunday. The program begins with an 11 a.m. worship service led by Milliard Jones, followed by a 12:30 picnic lunch and tours of the museum and cemetery. A memorial service at 2 p.m. will cover business matters, early Springfield history, and special music.
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Springfield Memorial Assn
Springfield
Davidson Hearing On Roads Scheduled
A public hearing on road requests for Davidson and adjoining counties will be held Wednesday August 19 at the Mocksville courthouse Davie County. Highway Commissioner James A Gray Jr announced the meeting will hear requests for Davidson Davie Forsyth Rowan and Stokes counties with the session starting at 10 a.m.
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Thomasville
Davidson
Mocksville
Davie
James A. Gray Jr
Forsyth
Rowman
Stokes
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Blue Law
High Point Township
Mmg&m
Schultheiss
High Point Enterprise
Methodist Church
W. 7. Saunders
W. S. Stone
Sam H. Strickland
J. E. Vaughn
Dr. J. " Zimmerman
Paul Younts
Clyde Chernault
Fetes Baseball League
Guilford Optica
Main ST
Cincinnati
Dial
Indianapolis
Mobilgas
Americas
AAA
Cbs-Tv
Horace G. Ilderton
S. Main St
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