Man Listed as Cause Of Accident Pays $400.50
A man found guilty of drunken driving paid 400.50 in damages and fines after a November 24 three car collision at a stop sign near Centennial avenue. Clyde Riggs 33 of 313 Pickett Street received 12 months suspension on condition he not drive for two years. Crawford, 37 of 623 Howell, and Parrish, 23 of 411 Smith, were involved as Crawford’s car overturned and caught fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Riggs
Pickett Street
Riggs
Centennial Avenue
Lexington Avenue
C. D. Crawford
Howell
Crawford
Dellmer Parrish
Smith
Fair Weather Outlook Report From Friendship Weather Bureau
The forecast calls for fair weather today tonight and tomorrow with a slightly warmer tomorrow afternoon. Tonight practice low near 28 to 29 degrees, today high around 50. The North Carolina outlook notes cooler conditions in the mountains and warmer Tuesday afternoon. Temperature and rainfall records show Charlotte at 50 33 with no rainfall in 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Forainfall
Charlotte
Official Weather Bureau
Max Mini't
Los Angeles
Asheville
Memphis
Atlanta
Meridian
Augusta
Miami
Birmingham
Mini-St. P
Boston
Mobile
Charleston
Oomt
Mitchell
Tampa
Trial Drags On With Assault Charge And Prohibition Fines
Taft Overman 39 of 1124 Tryon faced July trial requests on charges including assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and slander after allegedly threatening to kill W. C. Carroll of 1126 Tryon with a knife. Multiple defendants received suspensions and fines for drunkenness and other offenses. the docket notes one week civil term to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft Overman
Tryon
W. C. Carroll
Carroll
Willie Love
Henry Hotel
Lonnie M. Sexton
Cable
John A. Newsom
Lake
Lucinda Hart
Guilford College
High Point
Henry L. Horne
William R. McDaniel
Thomasville
David Armstrong
Roy S. Cook
Ennis
Calvin M. Boyd
Mt. Airy
Paul L. Kennedy
Route 3
Edward C. Miller
Lenoir
Woodmen of the World to elect officers and host event
Piedmont camp No 2 Woodmen of the World meets in Woodmen hall West High street Tuesday at 7 30 PM The slate for officers is to be elected A motion picture will be shown refreshments served A Santa Claus offering will aid orphans of the state The club plans inter club visits with a January trip to Lexington J D Rogers census supervisor says census taker applications will be accepted January 1 1950 for Guilford Orange Durham and Alamance counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Camp
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen Hall
West High Street
Woodmen Club
Lexington
Woodmen
J. D. Rogers
Bureau of Census
Rogers
Guilford
Orange
Durham
Alamance
Messiah Rendition Draws Large Audience at Senior High
Handel's oratorio The Messiah was splendidly performed last evening in the Senior High School auditorium by a 200 voice choir directed by Carl G Cronstedt of the local music faculty and First Methodist church. The auditorium was filled, and many said the sacred concert was the best yet by local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. N. Cronstedt
First Methodist Church
Myatt Family Returns to Washington D C After Visit
Major and Mrs. A R Myatt Jr and their two young daughters have returned to Washington D C following a stay with Major Myatts parents Mr and Mrs A R Myatt at the Ecker apartments and with a brother J A Myatt on Rockford Road Major Myatt serves in the judge advocate department of the army in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Myatt, Jr
Washington, D. C
Major Myatt
A. R. Myatt
Ecker Apartments
J. A. Myatt
Rockford Road
Judge Advocate Department of the Army
Washington
Aged Man Dies Of Accident Injuries
Thomasville report details Hay wood Bowens 22 of Route 1 near the skating rink charged with manslaughter hit and run and drunken driving after he struck Wil Craddock 600 Oak street Friday night Craddock died from injuries Two other Negroes Paul Browner and Louise Prichette 319 Church street are witnesses Bowens held without bond. witnesses free on $100 bonds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Haywood Bowens
Lexington
Recorder’s Court
Bowens
Wil Craddock
Oak Street
Craddock
Paul Browner
Louise Prichette
Church Street
Basketball Leagues Planned for Thomasville Meeting Set
Thomasville recreation director Hubert Henderson announced a meeting at city hall Thursday at 7:30 p m to discuss forming commercial and recreation basketball leagues. Teams would play Monday and Wednesday at the new Thomasville High School gym, with plans depending on interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Hubert Henderson
Thomasville High School
Henderson
Charlotte Worker Placed In Jail
John H. Wilson a 39 year old textile worker from Charlotte is jailed in Thomasville on charges of drunkenness and possessing lottery tickets. Police arrested him at Becks cafe on Lexington avenue around 10 p.m. last night and found several lottery tickets on his person. Bond was expected to be arranged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
John H. Wilson
Charlotte
Wilson
Beck
Lexington Avenue
Impeachment Bid Placed By Thomasville UFWA Delegates
Delegates from UFWA locals in district five adopted a resolution demanding the impeachment of Morris Pizer of New York City, president of the CIO United Furniture Workers of America, and will present it to the union’s executive board in New York. The move followed disputes over autonomy and Pizer’s actions, with local leaders urging adherence to UFWA policy and CIO rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Morris Pizer
New York City
CIO
United Furniture Workers of America
UFWA
District Five
New York
Pizer
Fifth District
New
Trade Street
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
U.F.W.A
Hochstadt
Union
Scott
Bennie
Lloyd Ray Daniels
Greenville
Officers and Enlisted Men of Guard Train on Range
In Thomasville 3 officers and 34 enlisted men from Battery B 540th Field Artillery trained on the Winston Salem firing range. Pvt Sam Jarrett had the top score while Capt Douglas Bray directed the session. Next weekend 10 percent will return for more firing. Maj William Orr and Brice Barkley assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
National Guard
540Th Field Artillery
Winston-Salem
Sam Jarrett
Douglas Bray
Instructions On NSLI Insurance Applications Issued
The Vegrans administration issued instructions for ex GIs with NSLI dividend applications who have not received acknowledgment. Duplicate applications will be accepted if clearly marked Duplicate to avoid processing the originals until a thorough search is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegrans Administration
National Service Life Insurance
NSLI
Singing Body To Hold Meet Next Sunday
The Thomasville Singing Convention will hold its second monthly sacred music service next Sunday at 2 p m in the Moon Street Church of God. Soloists and groups are urged to attend and perform. the public is invited. The first service, November 13 at Southside Baptist church, drew an overflow crowd. The group aims to promote gospel music as a benefit to local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Moon Street Church of God On
Moon Street
Southside Baptist Church
Thomasville Leaders Attend Florida Convention Trip
Thomasville mayor Harry B. Finch and City Manager R. M. Cooksey traveled to Palm Beach Florida to attend the International City Managers convention. The city manager will return after the meeting ends next Monday morning and Finch is expected to stay for most of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Harry B. Finch
R. M. Cooksey
Palm Beach
Fla
Applications for Empty Stocking Fund Coming In
A crippled 41 year old man with spastic paralysis struggles to earn wages for food. His mother died in 1947 and he lives as a night watchman for a secondhand dealer. He needs doctor care and medicine but cannot provide them himself. Miss Gladis Kivett reports many applications for Christmas food baskets, all carefully investigated to verify need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Carner
Gladis Kivett
County Welfare Department
Fire destroys Foster Grove Baptist Church near Jamestown
A yesterday blaze near Jamestown destroyed Foster Grove Baptist Church with the structure left as ashes. Fire origin undetermined, reported by the fire department. no loss estimate available. Other Sunday alarms included a city club house fire on South Main and a stove-related apartment blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Grove Baptist
Jamestown
City Club
South Main
Couch
Clara Cox
High Point Firm To Deal In Plastics
Certificates of incorporation filed in Raleigh name Hunter and Company of North Carolina High Point to deal in plastics textiles and upholstering. Authorized capital stock 100000 subscribed stock 300 by J E McInnis Leila McInnis both of Rockingham and Mabel McNair Laurinburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Eure
Raleigh
Hunter and Company of North Carolina, Incorporated
High Point
J. E. McInnis
Leila McInnis
Rockingham
Mabel McNair
Laurinburg
Inauguration Invitations Sent for Dr Cooke
Dr C R Hinshaw announced that about 1800 invitations will be mailed in four weeks for the February 23 1950 inauguration of Dr Dennis H Cooke the third president of High Point College. Horace Haworth leads planning for the event with dignitaries expected from cities schools and colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hinshaw
High Point College
Dennis IH. Cooke
Cooke
Horace Haworth
Memorial Service Honors Deceased Elks at High Point
More than 150 present at the High Point Elks memorial in the lodge room. Dr. Dennis H. Cooke of High Point College gave the address praising departed members and reflecting on life, death, and enduring influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Elks
Dennis H. Cooke
High Point College
Elks
Dorothy Welles
Ramona Rhodes
Harry Cardwell
Bob Allred
Ernestine Strickland
A!s
J. C. Welch
W. R. Pritchett, Jr
Esquire
Brodie Hunneycutt
Lloyd Flythe
J. R. Willis
D. C. MacRae
Gaston A. Johnson
Robi. M. Martin
Chas. M. Kephart
David T. Yow
Dr. Cooke
Motor Burns Out at Hinkle Milling Plant
A 2,300-volt electric motor at the Hinkle Milling company on Randolph street burned out Saturday afternoon. Firemen arrived at 4:15 p.m. found smoke but no fire and estimated damage only to the motor. Cause unknown. Other Saturday calls included a wiring short at Southside store and a faulty stove flue at 201 Emma Street with no fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Hinkle Milling Company
Randolph Street
Fisher Ferry Street
George Tolson
Emma Street
Recorder's Court Hears 121 Cases in November
Thomasville township recorder's court handled 121 cases in November per a report by clerk Preston Bray. Drunkenness led with 32 filings, followed by 16 prohibition violations. driving drunk had six, with other counts including hit-and-run one, worthless checks three, prostitution two, and various property and theft offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Preston Bray
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Ransom Kendrick
Roy W. Billings
Kendrick
Billings
Robert Franklin
Leonard
W. T. Highfill
Lester B. Mangum
Greensboro
Route 5
George T. McCollum
Route 1
Mangum
McCollum
N. L. Smith
Numa F. Reid Lodge
A. F
A. M. NO
Master Mason
C. A. Kropf
T. Gregory
Cecil
Office Equipment CO
Main ST
High Point Laundry
Max Bones
N. Main ST
Iota
Clinard Milling Co
Antarctic
KASCO
High Point News Bricks
Messiah
A. E. Sherron
Chiropractic
Prescrition
Sears Roebuck and Company
Enterprise
Hodge
Thomasville Furniture
District 5
Daniels
Cornelius Simmons
Daniels Committee
Florida
Miss Kivett
Lewis Motor CO
Wrenn
High Point Firm
Elks Memorial
Taylor's Shoe Shop
Wrenn ST
Hedgecock Lumber CO
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