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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1956
Page
9
The Friendship weather station forecasts partly cloudy skies and hot days with little daily change. Temperatures will run two to four degrees above normal with about half an inch of rain totals and a chance of cooler weather near week’s end. Highs around 93 today and tomorrow, 66 overnight. last night 68.
Local authorities report 22 weekend arrests in Thomasville led by four assault charges. Names include Robert L. Carter 28 of College Avenue James Kenner 46 of Church Street Wiley Harris 26 of King Row Junior Spake 29 of Green Street Joe Henry Harriston 29 of Oak Street and others facing charges of assault on a female hit-and-run and drunken driving with various bond amounts and court dates set through August. Six motorists cited for speeding and seven for drunkenness accompany the weekend tally.
Broadcasters in High Point devote heavy air time to the Chicago convention with schedules marked subject to change. WFMY WSJS WTOB WMFR WHPE WNOS WTNC provide blocks and hourly updates as events unfold and network programs yield to convention coverage.
A Thomasville resident, Bob Bradford Hall, 28, was killed when his car was struck from behind near Delaware Ohio. Ed C Harrelson 41 was seriously injured and remains hospitalized. An 18 year old driver faces manslaughter charges after the crash on the way to Sandusky for plumbing work. Hall survived by family and was a member of Local 676 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. Funeral services are set for Heidleburg Church with interment in the family plot.
Two people were injured in separate accidents reported by city police. Peggy Campbell 18 of Beddington Road suffered cuts after her car crashed into a Ward Street bridge abutment. Robert Floyd Caudhill 25 of William and Mary Lots swerved to avoid a car and collided with her vehicle. In a second crash Thomas C Newby 18 of Chandler Street struck another car at Hillcrest and Forest Hill Drive, injuring himself. driver Thomas G Hogg 16 was in the other car. Both teens face traffic violations. A third collision at Olga and Evans Streets caused minor damage. Morgan charged with speeding and driving without a license.
Thieves apparently lost control of a stolen car Saturday night and its brakes were left off. Mrs Mabel M Wright of 1001 Worth Ave reported her vehicle rolled down a steep grade and crashed into a neighbor’s house at 1003 Worth. Officers found a missing fender skirt and that the car was out of gear with repairs to the car around 150 dollars and house repairs about 25 dollars. investigation continues.
Byron Haworth today became judge of High Point municipal court after a brief swearing in in the courtroom. Judge Haworth assumes the local bench following a short ceremony.
Police report a Saturday knife fight left Lewis McCullough with a left eye cut and Herbert Keenan charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Keenan posted $200 bond and awaits Municipal Court on Aug. 15. Multiple arrests followed for liquor, disorderly conduct, fornication and adultery with varied bonds, and Judge Haworth was appointed interim High Point Municipal Court judge by Judge Crisman. Haworth spoke of duty and praised law officers.
Guilford County coroner to investigate the death of Mimmie Sechrest 38 found dead on a Hoover Street couch after a visit with her aunt Alberta Williams. Joseph Southerland said the woman clutched her chest and collapsed. no prior illness reported. Body sent to funeral home for examination by Dr. W. W. Harvey.
The annual Laons Club and Jaycee picnic set for Mount Pleasant Methodist Church four miles from Thomasville on the Winston-Salem Highway at 6 30 p m Tuesday. The Ladies of the Church will prepare the supper.
A Lexington woman identified as Mrs. Hubert Leonard of Route CC 2, Lexington was injured in an auto crash on Emanuel Church Road near Thomasville. Her car left the road at a curve and rolled over at least once. she remains in City Memorial Hospital with head lacerations and is listed in satisfactory condition.
Employees at the Western Auto Associate store on N Main Street reported smoke this morning. Firefighters traced the cause to a burnt-out refrigerator motor with only smoke damage and a small blaze reported.
Thomasville chamber head Macon P. Miller Jr. returned from New YorkListing 35 industries contacted across textiles electronics chemicals and metalworking with potential relocation to Thomasville He noted water supplies and labor plentiful with private and local funding ready to build facilities Several firms may send representatives for further talks and he promised a red carpet welcome.
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