Paratrooper Jimmy Harrison Survives Sea Rescue Incident
Jimmy Harrison of the Air Borne Artillery spent much of years in Japan and recently faced a parachute accident over the sea during training. A helicopter crew rescued four paratroopers. one chute drifted away with the rotor suction. Other local items note Deck Short traveling to Atlanta for a Ford sales meeting and a quarterly postmasters gathering. Funeral services were held for Walter D. Bean of Healing Springs with survivor family listed.
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Prt
Jimmy Harrison
Pfe
Japan
Jimmy
Short
Hill Motor Company
Atlanta
Ford
J. E. Hill
Ford Agency
Carolinas
Hill
Org County
Ters
Hinkle
John Oakley
First Methodist Church
Allied Church League
Rottershop
Billy Graham
Oakley
Walter D. Bean
Healing Springs
Summerville Baptist Church
E. C. Roach
Edna Davis Bean
Dewey
Charlie Bean
Denton
Early Owens
J. L. Bean
Healing Springs Station
Woodmen Elect Officers for 1952 at Piedmont Camp 62
Piedmont Camp 62 WOW elected officers for the 1952 term at its regular meeting. Shores was chosen Consul Commander, with L. M. Johnson as Advisor Lieutenant and Edgar O. Johnson as Financial Secretary. Other posts filled include Banker H. G. Rothrock and Recording Secretary E. W. Towery. Installation set for the first Tuesday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Camp
Wow
Regia
Shores
L. M. Johnson
Edgar O. Johnson
H. G. Rothrock
E. W. Towery
P. J. Carroll
Ay W. Marsh
Family all in school in Huntington Indiana
The Robert Mueller family all attend Huntington. Mueller is a student pastor at two churches and an A.B. candidate at Huntington College while his wife pursues a B.S.Ed. Their three children also attend Huntington Township School.
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Huntington, Ind
Robert Mueller
Mueller
Huntington College
Huntington Township
Worley Heads Drive For Funds For 1952 Campaign
Bland Worley, vice and head of the Wachovia Bank office, is named campaign head for the 1952 drive. He has led local charity work in various programs and will organize committees to start the drive March 1, with hopes to sustain annual quotas. Simpson praises High Point citizens for meeting quotas in prior years.
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Bland Worley
Wachovia Bank and Trust
Cross
Taylor Simpchapter
Worley
Atlanta
Gabesong
S. Sinclair
Ing Deventh
Simpson
High Point Citizens
Defendant In Shooting Held In Jail
A %-year old Negro woman was arrested Saturday night on charges of assault with a deadly weapon after a shooting on News Jam Street. Ella Belle Lindsay, 307 Baptist Street, held without bond since arrest, bond set at 5000 dollars. no preliminary hearing date announced. She previously faced similar charges for a prior shooting injury to Frank Fox, 110 Wbury Street, which caused partial paralysis. Lindsay had court-ordered payments totaling 156.10 to Fox, plus 300 to Fox, with biweekly installments. none paid by noon today. Court said she may report every 60 days until paid.
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Waterty
Hoteon Street
Ella Belle Lindsay
Baptist Street
Holly
J& W
Lindsay
Frank Fox
Wbury Street
Fox
Condition Of Quick Reported As Critical
L. C. Quick, seriously injured last Saturday when a car slipped from a hoist at his gasoline station, remains at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem for observation. Hospital authorities report he is somewhat more comfortable but still in critical condition with broken legs and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Quick
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Quick
Hi S
Civitan Talk Highlights Prison Reform Program
Walter Anderson of Raleigh, director of State Prisons, spoke at the Civitan Club about the system’s Three Ds discipline discovery deliverance. He described training for staff, classification and work assignment for inmates, and Christian rehabilitation to aid post release reintegration. Guests included Harry Jacobs Ed Ferrell Rev George Richman and R O Knauss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Anderson
Raleigh
Civitan Club
Andeas
Syster
Anderson
Harry Jacobs
Ed Ferrell
George Richman
R. O. Knauss
Golf Course Changes Are Suggested
Parks Director Bill Stronach announced new policy at Poe Park golf course to harness public input via a suggestion box in the golf shop. Two early proposals include a bottle opener in the club house kitchen and a larger kitchen lounge passage, with plans to implement soon at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enn Sa
Saonten
Bul Poe
Bill Stronach
Stronach
S. Main Street
Recreation Department
Farriss Andrews Bible Class Banquet Set for December 6
The Farriss Andrews Bible Class of First Baptist Church will host its annual banquet for members and wives in the Young People's Department on Thursday December 6 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available from Joe Wood George Ridge or Fred Whitescarver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farriss-Andrews
First ‘Baptist Church
Young People’s Department of the Church
Joe Wood
George Ridge
Fred Whitescarver
Declaration and Constitution tied to Philadelphia
The Declaration of Independence was written and signed and the Constitution of the United States was drawn up in Philadelphia.
Dr Franklin McNutt Warns Against Letting Down Public School System
Dr Franklin McNutt cautioned about neglecting public schools amid land scarcity and population growth in Europe versus the United States. The address referenced the High Point area with officials from the Board of County Commissioners, the High Point Council, and the High Point Board of School Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin McNutt
Penney Employees to Receive Special Yearend Payment
The J C Penney Company board authorized a yearend bonus for associates across the United States. All Penney associates except management staff will share, based on full year 1951 employment and proportional amounts. Over 50 000 associates participate with the High Point store noted.
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J.C Penney Company
Extra
Paces Associates
Penney Associates
T. E. Stubbs
J. C. Penney Company
United States
Inc 51
High Point
Eight New Members Named to High Point Chamber Board
The executive committee announced eight new members named to three year terms on the Board of Directors of the High Point Chamber of Commerce. They replace eight directors whose terms expire this year. The board will elect its president, vice president and treasurer.
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High Point Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
The
Hoard
Schools Close Friday for Teachers Meeting
Fairview Leonard and William Penn Schools in Point will close Friday November 7 to allow principals and teachers to attend the Piedmont District State Teachers Association meeting in Roxboro. White Schools in Point were closed a day in October for a similar purpose.
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Fairview
Leonard
William Penn
Point
Piedmont District
State Teachers Association
Roxboro
Marriage Licenses Granted in North Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem
Thomas H. Gilbreath and Nola M. Parsons of North Wilkesboro Luther Davis and Marie Smith of Winston-Salem George D. Parnell and Helen M. Hester of Winston-Salem Wendell H. Whitaker and Monette Draughn of Dobson Edward L. D. Aumiller of Griffith Indiana and Verna Williard of High Rinks Fire breaks out at Elk's Club 208 West Broad Street in basement cause not yet estimated damages unknown at this time
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Thomas H. Gilbreath
Nola M. Parsons
North Wilkesboro
Luther Davis
Marie Smith
Winston-Salem
George D. Parnell
Helen M. Hester
Wendell H. Whitaker
Monette
Draughn
Dobson
Edward LD. Aumiller
Griffith
Indiana
Verna Williard
High
Elk's Club
Broad Street
Collision at East Green and Park Streets Causes $500 Damages
A three car collision at East Green and Park Streets at 8 3 a m caused $500 damage to a 1941 Ford driven by Rachel Cox Robinson 31 and injured a parked 1940 Chevrolet owned by J O Whittington. John Brown 40 a N gee of Southern Waste Pa pany was charged with reckless driving after running the intersection against a school crossing officer.
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East Green
Park Streets
John Brown
N Gee
Southern Waste Papany
Leonard Street
Brown
Rachel Cox Robinson
White Oak Street
J. O. Whittington
Robinson
Captain Lamar Killed in Korea Action
Captain Thomas C. Lamar of Company B 5th Cavalry was killed in action in Korea on October 17, 1951. He was a High Point High School and High Point College graduate who served in World War II and returned to duty three years ago with Anvil-Brand, Inc. He is survived by his wife Conmag Zaytoun Lamar, three children, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Lamar, and a brother Leslie W. Lamar of 611 Arlington Avenue, High Point.
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Thomas C. Lamar
5Th Cavalry
Korea
Thomas F. Lamar
North
Hamilton Street
Conmag Zaytoun Lamar
New
High Point High School
Lamar
High Point College
Pacific
Captain Lamar
Anvil-Brand, Inc
Anvil-Brand
Fort Jackson
Pacific Coast
Oeae
Leslie W. Lamar
Arlington Avenue
High Point
Elks Home Damaged in Morning Fire
Firefighters forced entry by breaking a basement door and fought flames that filled the basement kitchen and upper floors. A cash register refrigerator counter and ceiling were badly burned while smoke filled the upper levels. Club manager John Barbee reported the blaze around 8 am and noted insurance coverage for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barbee
Scouts Granted Licenses for Public Fund Raising
The Uwharrie Council, Boy Scouts of America in High Point, is authorized to conduct fund raising through public solicitations. Dr Ellen Winston of the State Board of Public Welfare announced licenses were granted to nine other organizations. The Triple Hearts Liberty Club of High Point was denied a license for solicitation as it did not qualify under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwharrie Council
Boy Scouts of America
High Point
Ellen Winston
State Board of Public Welfare
Triple Hearts Liberty Club
Annexation Petitions To Be Presented Next Monday
Weather notes predict a mild, dry spell with light winds. Forecast calls for a low near 40 degrees tonight.
Papers Will Be Filed At Meet In City Hall
Petitions for annexation of areas outside the city may be filed with the City Council at a meeting on December 10 in the Council chamber. Mayor Amos Kearns announced the meeting is for the express purpose of accepting petitions for consideration. No action will be taken until petitions are reviewed, so individual signers need not attend. Attorneys for opposing factions will present petitions to 8 Haworth, attorney for Opposition, at the December 10 session.
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Amos Kearns
Haworth
Car
Zo Grossellins Oentas
Onoato
Truck and car collide injuring woman and child
An auto collision at Highway 10A and English Street yesterday afternoon sent a 53 year old woman and a two and a half year old child to High Point Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Mrs Sadie Alford of 901 Newell Street was a passenger. the child is the child of Mrs Alford. The driver of the car was Mrs Marie Cecil Garrison of 901 Newell Street. The truck was driven by Woodrow Wilson, 34, of Norwood.
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English Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
Sadie Alford
Marie Cecil Garrison
Newell Street
Alford
Wanderer Behrens Returns From Western Trip
Behrens returns from a spring 1908 trip to Oregon spent touring the country out west. He left for the journey in the spring and has now come back to town.
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Oregon
Behrens
Tin Can Composition Predominantly Steel
A historical note states that ninety eight percent of a tin can’s weight is steel while the remaining two percent is a coating of pure tin. This reflects early canmaking methods using steel bodies with tin plating. The fact emphasizes material use in packaging from the period.
Politeness Back Pires Bluefield Trucker Incident
A brief UP dispatch from Bluefield West Virginia notes a trucker described as kind-hearted when confronted with a roadside emergency. The item emphasizes courteous conduct and local sentiment without detailing injuries or damages.
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Enterprise
Glenn
America
McNutt
Board of County Commissioners
High Point Council
High Point Board School Commissioners
Morris
Rose Smith
Mra
Rosalie Kreem
Germany
Denmark
Pres
Penney
Pennsylvania
Lester
Lester's Jewelers
Main ST
Washington ST
Elks
Hilliard & Son Pioneer Jewelers
Zid BN
Kivett Drive
Pires
Bluefield, W. Va
Harp Idol
Johosee Idol
Esso
Heside Hotel
Sheraton
Belk
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
High Point Corner
Nathan Hunt
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