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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1949
Page
10
A High Point family of three faces hardship this Christmas with one employed daughter and a grandmother, both disabled by arthritis, relying on a public welfare grant and daily care. The Empty Stocking Fund, chaired by N. L. Garner, asks for donations to ensure no stockings are empty.
Two men were injured in a head on collision on the Lexington highway near Thomasville last night at 11. Robert V. McAlister of Greensboro drove a 1949 Chevrolet and Clifton Shoaf of Lexington drove a 1949 Ford. McAlister suffered broken ribs and pelvic injuries while Shoaf had minor injuries. both were hospitalized and McAlister to be moved to a Greensboro hospital. Deputy Melvin Stamney said McAlister was attempting to pass a large truck when the crash occurred. Damage to the Chevrolet was about 800 dollars and to the Ford none listed.
Firemen extinguished a blaze at the Pat Tobin residence on Holly Hill road causing light interior damage. The fire started from an exploded oil stove. The incident was reported in Tobin, Thomasville, on December 6 1949. A separate public notice lists building permit and zoning changes for High Point and Reed Street properties with dates November 15 and November 22 1949.
Two Thomasville men Russell Henry 40 and Gamewell Tate 34 were released on $300 bond each after arrest on operating a lottery. Police held their 1940 model Ford pending trial or a $1,000 bond. Officers found a milk can with $3 to $4 and lottery papers in the car. The men were traced as they traveled to High Point daily before returning home.
The state highway department begins widening East Main street on the south side of the Southern Railway tracks from Randolph to College streets. The city funds curbing, removal of signs and power poles, while the state removes old curbing and resurfaces the section to the new street line. Completion expected by year end.
Police booked 27 year old Jesse O Broome of 207 English Street on charges of breaking and entering larceny and receiving in a December 3 break-in at 911 West Green Street. He was held on 500 bond. A table model radio valued at 25 dollars was taken but later recovered.
Thomasville reports conferences with about 65 property owners along the proposed by-pass route. George Cobbe of Lexington, highway district commissioner, schedules talks in the city hall courtroom to discuss right-of-way. Bids on the project have been opened but not acted upon by the state highway commission.
The Baptist Ministers Association of the High Point area met at First Baptist Church and unanimously elected officers for the next year. John Scalf was named president, Dennis Larkins vice president, and W. W. Robbins secretary treasurer. Plans include bringing Dr Lawson Cook to town and announcing the full schedule of the Baptist leader later. The next meeting is set for Monday at First Baptist Church.
David Eugene Harllee 63 a former High Point resident died in Florence South Carolina Monday evening after a brief illness. Born January 8 1886 in Morven he organized the Harllee Furniture Co in High Point and was a charter member of the Kiwanis club. Survivors include his widow a daughter and a grandson. Funeral services are set for Wednesday in Florence and a graveside in Oakwood Memorial Park Greensboro.
Word has been received that Will Lohr 73 of Tonica IL died unexpectedly in a Tonica hospital last Sunday. He was a florist in Tonica and a native of upper Randolph county who moved to Illinois 23 years ago. Survivors include his widow Alma Ross of Tonica eight sons two daughters three brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held in Tonica at 2 PM Wednesday with burial in a local cemetery.
Franklin Speaks aged 66 died Monday evening at 6 30 at a local hospital. Born September 16 1883 in Wilkes County he was the son of Mosses and Fannie Sparks Speaks. Survived by two brothers Connelly Isom and a sister Mrs Dor othy Suits all of High Point. Funeral at Sechrest Chapel Wednesday at 3 00 with Rev W H Barker. They rest at the funeral home.
Executives of Local 286 CIO United Furniture Workers met at the CIO hall to study an employer proposed life and health insurance plan for Thomasville Chair Company workers. The board drafted recommendations to be presented at a 7 30 p m special meeting tonight. UFWA official Charles Coburn declined to comment before the membership vote.
Experimenters report using artificial climate to grow oats and spring wheat from seed to head in 35 days, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. The achievement highlights rapid plant development under controlled conditions.
High Point mayor W. F. Bailey reads letters from a New York clipper and a Chicago based faith group requesting pardons and releases. A Texas family offers to buy squirrels and coons, paying one and two dollars respectively, prompting Councilman Roy Culler to joke about sending them squirrels. The column notes the mayor’s increasingly complex duties.
Haywood Bowens 22 of Lexington highway arraigned in recorder court on manslaughter hit and run and drunken driving. Hearing on manslaughter and hit and run waived bound over to January term of Davidson county superior court. Found guilty of drunken driving sentenced 12 months appealed bond set at 250 dollars. Bowens released on bond after posting 1500 dollars. Ward 21 of Thomasville guilty of reckless driving 60 day suspended sentence conditioned on money payments to a injured girl, plus costs. Wilson 39 of Charlotte guilty of lottery tickets and drunk with sentences suspended. Other cases continued or adjourned with various fines and costs.
Mrs. T. E. Jennings of Thomasville was appointed again yesterday in Lexington at a meeting of the Davidson County commissioners to head up the county tax listers to be stationed in Thomasville. Listings begin January 2. Assistants to Mrs. Jennings will be named later.
Thomasville report from Grace Lutheran Church says delaying the parsonage to educational building conversion due to architects preparing cost estimates. Pastor Rev. Charles Wessinger noted the timetable pushes the report to the first of next year.
Minnie Njames and A M Stuart transfer to E E Justice and G B McPherson a lot adjoining High Manufacturing Company land. E F Huffman and wife transfer to J T Conrad and wife a Hunt property lot. W A McGee and wife transfer to Elmer High and wife an Emerywood Addition lot. C R Collins Jr and wife transfer to G J Hornaday and wife a Spencer Heights lot. R W Russell and wife transfer to C H Ellis Jr and wife a Forest Hill Drive lot.
In Buenos Aires on December 6, about forty locals were treated for sun stroke amid a heat wave. Temperatures reached 100.76 degrees Fahrenheit marking an unusually hot start to summertime.
The report notes 34 miles of railway within Washington DC and cites a global claim that since 1469 B C there have been 291 years without war in some region, implying patterns of conflict and infrastructure.
The Household of Ruth will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday at 8 pm in the Odd Fellows hall to elect lodge officers. The Elk Lodge meets Tuesday night to elect officers as well.
Rev J D Treadwell, pastor of Pearson Memorial, will preach tonight at 8 p m at Mars Hill Holiness Church.
Mrs. W. M. Boyd lists fifth grade students at Leonard Street An announced as honor roll for the second six weeks period. Shirley Ann Foster leads with 91 followed by Charles Dockery 90 Leon Massey 89 Alie Jean Piller 89 Kathryn Tate 87 Betty Steele 87 Kittie Saulter 86 Doris Tipon 86 James Dyer 85 James Boyd 85 Rosa Lee Fair 85 Charlie S Simmons 85 Norma Jean Smith 85.
City council approved time off for city workers. City Hall will close December 24 26 31 and January 2 except for police fire and other emergency units.
A municipal court term opened with an uncontested divorce calendar. By noon four absolute divorces were granted: Pearl Lena Turner versus Jesse A Turner, Charlie Nance versus Josephine Nance, Katherine Windham versus J C Windham, and Louise Smith Miller versus Warner B Miller. Castor oil is used in the hydraulic brakes of automobiles.
Mayor W F Bill Bailey departs for San Francisco to press the National AAU committee to choose High Point as site for next summer's women’s swimming championships. Local groups back the bid and prepare to start work if High Point wins. the event was held here in 1940.
In a municipal court session two defendants were found guilty of abandoning their families and failing to provide support. Bowen and Grissett were ordered to make regular payments, with suspended-sentence terms attached. Additional convictions included assault with a deadly weapon, public drunkenness, and violations of prohibition laws.
In the Woman's Club building Thomasville and Denton Lions clubs hosted a second annual party for twenty one blind residents. Henry G. Easley a Burlington musician entertained and spoke. Donald White won a braille watch. each guest received an all wool blanket.
CHARLOTTE December 6 The Charlotte News reports UNC freshman football coach Crowell Little is being eyed for Davidson College head coach job, which Charlie Jamerson currently holds. Davidson finished its second season under Jamerson with eight losses in ten games.
A Union Pacific depot employee reported a burglary at the depot Sunday night. The thief opened the safe with a combination found in the cash box and fled with the combination, leaving the safe currently unopenable.
Benjamin T. Spratt of Winston-Salem was injured in a collision on Highway 311 when his 1948 Plymouth skid 105 feet along the shoulder and struck a bank. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and released on $500 bond to appear in Municipal Court on December 12.
Arnold Galiffa the Army backfield star is the lone eastern selection on the 1949 Look All America chosen by Grantland Rice and the Football Writers Association. Midwest dominates with six picks including Emil Sitko Bob Williams Leon Hart. Notre Dame places three players led by Sitko Williams and Hart. Doak Walker Jim Williams Wade Walker and Rodney Franz are named from SMU Oklahoma and California respectively.
High Point WHPE announces five new contestants in the prettiest man contest with leaders still ahead. New entrants include Bill Snotherly Ernest Thalasinois Mike Shiplett Taylor Simpson and R B Gaunt while John Davis Arthur Corpening and Mayor Bill Bailey hold top votes. Proceeds nearing $1000 will go to the YMCA building fund and votes are cast at five cents each via WHPE.
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