Damage suit set for hearing in municipal court here
A $20,000 damage suit for alleged malicious injury to reputation is scheduled for hearing in the municipal jury court here tomorrow. Also set for tomorrow is a justice of the peace appeal by Roy M. Perkins seeking $77.73 from Burtner Furniture Co. Lewis Cook seeks $10,000 in damages and $10,000 in punitive damages from FE S. White, former Randolph county sheriff, alleging malicious prosecution. The case has bounced through hearings and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Nash
Roy M. Perkins
Burtner Furniture Co
Lewis Cook
High Point
FE. S.hite
Randolph County
White
Randolph Superior Court
Cook
Nancy Young
William McKinley Owens
Nellie Ruth Owens
Car Stolen Night Vehicle Recovered By Police
Local police recovered a 1940 Ford reported stolen last night from near the Paramount theater. Owner Norman C. Hayworth of Avon studio said the key was left in the car. Officers found the vehicle on South Main at about 5 45 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman C. Hayworth
Avon Studio
Paramount Theater
South Main
Dan Smith Accepts Organist Post in Thomasville
Dan Smith of High Point, longtime director of music at First Presbyterian Church, has accepted a one year post as organist and choir director at Memorial Methodist Church in Thomasville. He succeeds Richard Van Sciver, who departs for St. Peter's Episcopal in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Dan Smith
High Point
First Presbyterian Church
Memorial Methodist Church
Wilson O. Weln
Smith
Richard van Sciver
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Charlotte
Weldon
Bus Bandit Given Five to Seven Years
A youthful robber received a five to seven year state prison sentence after being found guilty of armed robbery in a Queen City bus holdup on May 27 near Lenoir. Judge Susie Sharp imposed the sentence on Riley Wilson Price, 19, while Elijah L. Johnson Jr., 15, is detained on related charges with no action yet taken. The incident left the driver and passengers about $320 poorer at pistol point between Blowing Rock and Happy Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenoir
Susie Sharp
Riley Wilson Price
Queen City
Elijah L. Johnson, Jr
Pistol Point
Blowing Rock
Happy Valley
High Pointers Debate the Nation's Mood After War
In a panel of local workers and businesspeople, J D Streater Archdale layout operator says markets will stabilize as consumers demand quality. Furniture worker J M Chandler and waitress Mabel Frady express hope no major depression, while body shop repairman James Frady predicts a future downturn but notes peacetime stock limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Streader
Archdale
J. M. Chandler
City
Mabel Frady
North Main
James Frady
Macon
Toastmasters Joint Meeting At City Lake
The Toastmasters clubs of High Point and Greensboro held a joint meeting at the High Point City Lake pavilion with Mason Blankenship presiding. Topics covered industrial reconstruction of war damaged areas and free trade, with varied speeches on polygamy in Madagascar and government subsidies of public housing among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toastmasters
High Point
Greensboro
High Point City Lake Pavilion
Mason Blankenship
Ralph Slaughter
Howard Olive
Walt Parker
Europe
George Covington
Robert Reinhard
E. J. Palisoul
Madagascar
Jack Sherertz
Thornton Charnock
Glenn McNairy
Eczema Relief Ad Promises Money Back Guarantee
An old ad touts Peterson’s Ointment for eczema itch pimples and irritated patches. It claims a single application should please or the buyer gets a refund. The copy also mentions itching feet and cracks as targeted complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Manganese Gives Water Funny Odor in City
The city plans to curb excess manganese in the water supply. J L Perkins director of public utilities reports residents complain of odd taste and smell due to heat. Lime and a catalyzer will be added at the filter plant and hydrant flushing at dead ends will be used. He notes the odor does not indicate unsafe drinking water and explains lake turnover brings manganese from the watershed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Perkins
Public Utilities
Perkins
YMCA Stay at Home Camp Promises Fun for Local Kids
Nearly 100 youngsters will gather at the YMCA next week for the annual Stay at Home Camp organized by Physical Director Dick Meisky and a leader corps. The program features daily activities at City Lake and varied events from devotion to theater, ice cream, and watermelon party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Dick Meisky
City Lake
Michigan Students Take Furniture Industry Tour Across South
A group of 14 University of Michigan students in furniture production travel by chartered bus to study machine operations labor relations and production steps across the south. They visit Morganton and Drexel N C and were hosted by Henry Fusco and James T Ryan of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association. R L Sligh, national amateur water ski champion from Holland Michigan, is among the notable students. The program mirrors North Carolina State College’s James T Ryan Professorship and Furniture Foundation educational efforts for southern furniture studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Morse
J. Portz
J. Pastoret
J. T. Ryan
L. A. Patronsky
University of Michigan
Henry Foscue
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
J. E. Broyhill
Roy M. Carter
North Carolina State College
High Point
Southern Furniture Exposition
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Morganton
Drexel
Drexel, N. C
James T. Ryan
Sheraton Hotel
R. L. Sligh
Holland
Mich
University of Michigan School of Forestry
North Carolina
Furniture Foundation, Inc
South
Counterfeit $10 and $20 Bills Circulation Alert
Local law enforcement warns High Point residents about counterfeit $10 and $20 bills under the Chicago federal reserve seal. Identify fakes by letter and face plate numbers, back plate numbers 1201 for tens and 480 for twenties, and the note reads Series of 1934 C near Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Bank
Japanese conditions and lessons shaped by an atomic era
American Business Club heard Dean Pruette discuss Japan after World War II atomic bombings. He described occupation conditions, social roles, literacy rates, and industrial features while cautioning that nuclear war would cause global catastrophe.
Air Force Officers Recruiting Interviews This Thursday and Friday
Two air force pilots will visit the army and air force recruiting station in the post office on Thursday and Friday to interview men and women for officer enlistment. They will describe aviation cadet pilot navigator and air force officer candidate school programs. Appointments can be made by contacting the recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Army and
Post Office
Substitute Music Minister Named for Wesley Memorial
Mrs. T. F. Moran formerly Miss Mary Lou Rainey will serve as minister of music at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church during the illness of Miss Mildred Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Moran
Mary Lou Rainey
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Mildred Crowder
Mrs Haney Reco vers Illness at Parents Home
Mrs Margaret Haney of the clerk of court's office is recovering from an illness at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Weant Route 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Haney
Clerk of Court’s Office
Homer Weant
Route 4
False alarm at 1007 Asheboro Street prompts fire response
A resident at 1007 Asheboro Street reported a possible fire after smelling smoke and mistaking sunlight on the ceiling for flames. Fire crews from Engine Companies 2 and 6 and a service ladder truck responded around 4 30 p m yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro Street
Building Permits Issued for Local Homes
Reroofing and remodeling actions approved for residents W A Yow and W C Vail. Yow will reroof the porch at 1007 East Commerce for 30 dollars. Vail plans a remodel and paint job on a Grace Street dwelling for 850 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Yow
East Commerce
W. C. Vail
Grace Street
Population of the Bahama Islands Estimated at 80000
The Bahama Islands are estimated to have a population around 80 000 people. The figure reflects residents across Nassau and outlying settlements, illustrating the region's demographic size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahama Islands
Victory Ointment for athletes foot relief debuts at local drugstores
No alcohol or acid formula marketed to soldiers and now available for home use. Victory Ointment claims quick relief and safe application on any body part. Sold in Hi Point area at Eckerd's Ring Harris Jeff's Anderson Mann's Galloway's and local drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Point
Eckerd's
Ring Harris
Jeff's
Anderson
Mann's
Galloway's
Local Legion Post Handles Insurance Dividend Papers
Andrew Jackson Post No 87 of the American Legion will aid High Point veterans in applying for government service life insurance dividends. From 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm next week at the legion home 409 High Street volunteers will assist. Vice Commander Russell Holt leads the effort with auxiliary stenographers to ensure forms are filled correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Post
Andrew Jackson Post No. 87
American Legion
High Point
Charles B. Loflin
Legionarres
Legion Home
Russell Holt
Washington
High Street
Southern Railroad
Local Resident Serves With Lejeune Marines
Local resident Second Lt. Louie J. Smith, son of Mrs. C. E. Ridge of High Point, reported for duty with the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune. He joined the Marine Corps in January 1942 and has served overseas in the Virgin Islands and in the Pacific, earning the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lejeune
Louie J. Smith
C. E. Ridge
Willowbrook Street
High Point
Second Marine Division
Smith
Marine Corps
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Damages Sought In Auto Crash Suit Here
Clyde J. Meredith of High Point files suit in Burlington seeking $1000 from Junior Cates for injuries and property damage from a June 30 auto accident. Meredith claims Cates caused the wreck and inflicted pain and suffering. He seeks $500 property damages and $500 for personal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde J. Meredith
High Point
Clerk of Court
Junior Cates
Burlington
Cates
Meredith
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M. Ernest Welch, Jr
M. Ernest Welch
Edgar Snider
Bruce McKinnon Meyers
Frances Meyers
John M. Williams
Southern Oil Co
D. C. MacRae
Terminix
Terminix CO. OF
N. C
P.O
Central Ice Delivery Company
United States
Joe Byrd
Bob Connor
W. H. Cox
L. L. Cain
Eczema
Michigan Furniture
J. Veen
A. J. Meier
G. Durana
B. K. Chelvaragan
J. A. Branstrom
R. C. Howell
C. Forslund
J. E. Bamborough
J. Rochelle
B. McInnis
R. R. Sligh
H. Springer
William the Conqueror
Hastings
American Business Club
Japan
Ed Hedrick
Ham Briggs
Briggs
Dean Pruette
Isis
Pruette
C. T. Ingram
Joe Temple
Ipswich
Mass
Peter Tyler
Ellis Hodgkins
High Point Ylows
AIR Force Training
Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-East
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cba
Cbs
Mpbs
Win
Mbe
Cbs Sports
Billie Burke
Abe Mr. Chameleon
Cbs Stara
Archie Andrews
Cbs Orchestra
Abe International Airport
Mbs
Henry Morgan
Abe Heine
Abe Scattergood Baines
Abe Lawrence Welk
Abe Family Theater
Abe Comedy Playhouse
Abe Capitol
Cbs News
Abe West
Lejeune Marines
U.S
Bell-ant
Bell-Ans
Carolina Auto Glass Company
S. Hamilton
Lewis Motor Co
Television
Teletronix
WHPE
Whpe-Fm
Whpe News
Lime
Wanderers of the Wasteland
Bill Curry
Hi-Toms
Mooresville
Woody Mashburn
Telephone Treasury
Navy
Cliff McMahan
Time Wanderers
Bill Currie
Slim Wick
Lucille Norman
David Street
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