Five Hurt When Two Autos Meet Head On In Thomasville
Five persons were injured in a head on collision near Brinwood Grill on the Thomasville High Point highway during a rainstorm. The injured include Emmett Ward Lerline Mc Adams Doris Younger Joe Skeen Jr and Stacey English. They were taken to High Point Memorial hospital then to City hospital Winston Salem and Baptist hospital. State Trooper Herman Ivey said the cause is not yet established and no charges have been filed. Damages were estimated at about one thousand dollars to the Buick and the Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Brinwood Grill
Thomasville High Point
Emmett Ward
Lerline McAdams
Highland
Doris Younger
Kelly Street
High Point
Ward
Joe Skeen, Jr
Stacey English
Archdale
Skeen
High Point Memorial Hospital
Winston- Salem
Baptist Hospital
Herman Ivey
Harry Workman
Route 6
Airport Line
United States
Cool and Rain Expected as Weather Turns Warmer
The Friendship weather bureau forecasts a gradual break in the cool spell starting tomorrow afternoon with continued cool, light rain tonight and Tuesday. No records have been set. the August high was 64 on Aug 22, 1931, while today’s high is expected at 68 and the low at 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Weather Bureau
Two Car Wreck Near Thomasville Leaves Injured
A rain slick curve on the Thomasville to High Point road at the Davidson Guilford line caused a head on collision. One girl with a fractured spine and severe facial injuries, another with broken ankles and lacerations, both in good to fair condition at Baptist hospital. Joe Skeen was released from Memorial hospital after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
High Point
Davidson- Guilford County
Baptist Hospital
Ward
McAdams
Joe Skeen
Memorial Hospital
Two Negroes Given Road Terms In Guilford Court
Cleve Price of 500 Loflin street and Benjamin Little of 700 Fairview were each given seven months on the roads for assault with a deadly weapon after one grabbed a pistol and struck a man in the head during a gambling dispute. Both appealed to Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Price
Loflin Street
Benjamin Little
Fairview
Superior Court
D. C. MacRae
Allie Lilly
Elsie Street
Lilly
Benjamin
Daisy Little
Little
Price
Walter Little
Roy Davis
Leroy Hickson
Elsie
Andrew Kirk Foust
Siler City
Here
Julian G. May
Thomasville
MacRae
Guilford County
Jamestown
May
J. Byron Gibson
Richardson
Mark C. Chaplin
West Broad
Jesse R. Fanelty
North Main
Garland G. Slack
Springfield Road
Ernest W. Early
Joseph M. White
Greensboro
James I. McCraw
Panama
Raymond M. Delappe
Winston L. Bissette
Herbert H. Kennedy
Hodgin Street
Roy Morris
Native population on eight New York reservations stated
The report notes about 6500 Indians reside in New York state on eight reservations, defining their distribution across specified lands and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Flying saucer questions spark varied local views
A group from High Point area discusses flying saucers. Linen salesman Wayne Johnson credits many reports and openness to new tech. Orin Mills doubts veracity and cites inconsistent evidence. student Jerry Hill questions sightings. Harry Workman calls most claims unproven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Johnson
High Point
Guard Units Return From Camp At Fort Jackson
High Point and Thomasville National Guard units completed a three day bivouac at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Lt. Col. John H. Lee called the exercise most satisfactory as batteries A B and C drilled gun handling and communications under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron W. Grandjean
Fort Jacksoon
S. C
High Point
Thomasville
National Guard
Fort Jackson
John H. Lee
J. Douglas Bray
Robert Craig
Arnold Lingle
Monroe
John Jennings
Raymond Bechard
Frank E. Stearns
City of Columbia
Divorce Action Filed by Kimbrough A Smith
Kimbrough A Smith seeks an absolute divorce from Laura Lee Smith after a two year separation as grounds for dissolution of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimbrough A. Smith
Laura Lee Smith
1931 Car Stolen In This City
A 1931 Ford sedan owned by Lee Mabry Jr of Route 2 Lexington was stolen from the 700 block of East Washington Street Saturday afternoon. The car, license 132-952, valued at 400 dollars, was reported by Mabry to police today.
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Lee Mabry, Jr
Route 2
Lexington
East Washington Street
Mabry
Rent Control Special Council Meeting Decides Hearing Fate
The city council schedules a special meeting tomorrow morning to decide whether to postpone Friday’s public hearing on rent control or proceed as planned. Mayor Bill Bailey says the session will gauge public sentiment and determine a recommendation to the governor on decontrol.
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Bill Bailey
Tomor
Merchants Offered Tickets for Hi-Toms Merchants Night
High Point merchants are urged to contact club vice president Dave Yow or, in Thomasville, business manager John Carter to secure blocks of tickets for Saturday’s Hi-Toms game at Finch Field. The event, called Merchants' Night, offers reduced rates and special advertising in local papers and radio to participating firms.
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Finch Field
Dave Yow
Thomasville
John Carter
Revival postponed at People's Methodist church
The revival scheduled to begin today at People's Methodist church on West Albertson road has been postponed to August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Methodist Church
West Albertson Road
Aviation crew wins Battle Efficiency Pennant for 1948 49
Virgil Bray, aviation machinist's mate third class, USN, of 301 Church Street, attached to Attack Squadron 55, receives the Battle Efficiency Pennant and E for general excellence for the fiscal year July 1 1948 to June 30 1949.
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Virgil Bray
USN
Church Street
Local Names List From North Carolina Notices
William H. Gillis and Gloria Goins of High Point Rupert E. Garner and Theresa Bodonszkey of King Billy Miller of Mocksville and Peggy Lou Hutchens of East Bend Ray L. Crook and Lois Bernice Steed of Lexington Spencer E. Duke of Thomasville and Edna Earl Ferree of High Point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Gillis
Gloria Goins
High Point
Rupert E. Garner
Theresa Bodonszkey
King
Billy Miller
Mocksville
Peggy Lou Hutchens
East Bend
Ray L. Crook
Lois Bernice Steed
Lexington
Spencer E. Duke
Thomasville
Edna Earl Ferree
Property Repair Bids for Two Dwellings Listed
To William A Burney for repairs and siding on a frame dwelling at 311 Pickett. amount 450 dollars. To T R Zimmerman for repairs and additions to a garage at 615 West Farriss. amount 750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Burney
Pickett
T. R. Zimmerman
West Farriss
High Point Leader Elected Treasurer at State Exchange Meet
C L Russell former High Point Exchange Club treasurer and past president was elected treasurer of the North Carolina State Exchange Clubs at the 15th annual convention in Fayetteville. A Lee Forbis of Greensboro becomes vice president with J L Dawkins of Fayetteville named president. Dr J B Morris of Durham retains the secretary post. M L Patrick continues as editor. Local attendees included Dr A E Sherron and Joe Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Russell
High Point Exchange Club
North Carolina
Durham
State Exchange
M. L. Patrick
Local Exchange Club
A. E. Sherron
Joe Barr
Catholics Will Open School September 1
The Immaculate Heart of Mary school on Montlieu avenue and Denny street will reopen on Thursday September 1 at 9 am Rev R I MacMillah announced. Registration for new pupils is set for August 24 and August 26 at 2 pm in the school and at 7 pm at the Convent 609 Barbee street. Kindergarten through fourth grade may register. Music and art classes resume during the week of September 5 with private lessons available by phone.
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Immaculate Heart of M
Montlieu Avenue
Denny Street
R. I. MacMillah
Barbee Street
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Guilford Optical CO
Prescrit
N. Main
Ition Opticians
Boone Coal CO
English & Ward Sts
Security Bank
High Point Laundry
Baldwin-Hill
Dixie Insulation CO
South Main
Bulding
Johns-Manville
Billy D. Garner
Circle Drive
Fred L. Taylor
Route 4
David Brown
Leonard
Cleo Woodson Poston
James W. Messmer
Rockwell
H. H. Wilson
Tommy C. Langley
Clarence McDowell
Thomas Freeman
Dudley Wallace Scott
Charlotte
Cletus R. Waynick
Guilford College
Hallis Marvin Lamb
Wiley Safriet
Jeff's Drug Store
Refrigerant Central
Fica Gumby Davis
Madame Kay
Thomasville Highway
County
N.C
Humphrey
North American van Lines
W. CG
Brown Shoe Shop
Washington
Wrecker Service—Road Service
General Auto Repairing
Cecil
Office Equipment CO
Main ST
Max Bones
Orin Mills
Route 1
Veterans Administration
Jerry Hill
Willowbrook
City
Midway Drive-In
George J. Sampson
High Point Tlews
Orkin
High Pointer
Exchange Club
L. Russell
Carolina Veneer Company
Courtesy Road
J. E
J. W. Slate
East Green
Financial Foundation For Business and
South Main ST
Lewis Motor CO
S. Wrenn
REE Dig
Supply CO
KASCO
Clinard Milling CO
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