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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1953

Page

7

Twelve Driving Violators Nabbed In Thomasville

Weekend arrests in Thomasville include two drunken driving charges and nine speeding cases. Carr was released on 300 bond after DUI. Holder faced 300 bond with trial set for December 21. Woodard and Pierce, both 19 and 31, faced reckless driving charges. Mack 28 was arrested on assault with intent. Swift 33 was freed on 50 bond for speeding and prohibition violations with trial set for December 18.

Thomasville Eet Carr Route 1 Carr Saturso Ro Gordon Alexander Holder Highland Ave Salem St John Walser Pierce White St Jesse Paul Woodard New N. C Walter Henry Kennedy Woodard Lexington Ave Mack Church St Jose Russell Recorder's Jack Kelly Swift Irene St

Shoplifter Given Term For Theft of Sweaters

A 54 year old Negro man received a 12 month road term for stealing two sweaters from Efrid's after store manager J A Penley testified he saw a bulge under the defendant's coat. Donna McCullough of 401 Meredith St. admitted the sweaters were found on her. A white woman faced a separate charge and judgment was postponed. Other cases included a stabbing victim hospitalized in serious condition, multiple drunkenness charges, and bench warrants. Superior Court Judge Susie Sharp observed motions as sessions continued.

Donna McCullough Meredith St J A. Penley McCullough Efrid’s. Penley Penley Archie Myatt A. H. Holt Centennial Ave Myatt Superior Court John H. Williams Bessemer City Janie Williams Loflin St J. V. Morgan Oliver Davis Daniel Brooks Apts Charles Elkes High Point Elkes Trikes Oia Ralph Lanier Sophia County Farm Susie Sharp Reidsville

Denton High Juniors Stage Taming the Brat Comedy

Denton High School junior class presents Taming the Brat a three act comedy at the Elementary School Auditorium. Curtain time 7 30. Lead role Shearra Harris as Janice Nagel with Nancy Loftin Raymond Surratt and others. Willie Jones handles sound effects. Tickets on sale.

Denton Denton High School Shearra Harris Janice Nagel Brat Nancy Loftin Raymond Surratt Jerry Surratt Hildreth Huffman Frances Gallimore Pat Paren Bobbie Elliott Nan Morris Willie Jones Carlita Thorpe Carol Cody Robert Tysinger Billy Loftin Hazel Smyth

Rear End Collision Damages Two Autos

Two cars sustained slight damage in a rear end collision on Highway 109 a mile below Far Grove in Thomasville. Robert Thayer Martin and Charles Elbert Harris were involved. Martin was arrested for failing to give a hand signal and Harris charged with following too closely.

Thomasville Far Grove Robert Thayer Martin Charles Elbert Harris Denton Martin Harris

Supper Meet At Reption Lodge Hosts Odd Fellows Event

Tomorrow evening at 6:30 the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with families and guests will gather at the Odd Fellows Hall on West Commerce Street for a supper and a movie. Speakers will discuss plans to send turkeys and gift boxes to the Odd Fellows Orphanage and Home in Edsboro as a 32 year Christmas tradition.

Reption Lodge Odd Fellows Rebekahs Odd Fellows Hall W. Commerce St Odd Fellows Orphanage Odd Folks Home Edsboro

Thomasville considers pool bathhouse funding decision

City Council and recreation commission review bathhouse costs for the Thomasville pool project. Baren Craven leads the drive with over 20 000 dollars on hand and two local firms offering material discounts. Community Foundation may support fundraising drive to cover shortfall.

Thomasville City Recreation Commission Baren Craven Community Foundation City Hospital

Assault Excuse Hits Deaf Ears

Fred Lee Walker of Daniel Brooks Apts told Judge Archie Myatt that his wife did not want to go home with him after a birthday party. He admitted to hitting her when they got home after an argument. Wife Katie Mae Walker testified to a fist assault and both had been drinking. court costs were taxed.

Fred Lee Walker Daniel Brooks Apts Archie Myatt Katie Mae Walker Walker

Christmas Seal Sale Supports Tuberculosis Associations

The Christmas Seal Sale remains the sole funding source for the National Tuberculosis Association and its 3,000 affiliated voluntary groups funding peneremnens pouletaes and control programs.

Naal Tuberculosis Association

Mrs Xantippi Laughlin Rites Held At Marlboro Meeting

Mrs. Xantippi Farlow Laughlin died at 79 at her home on Laughlin Street Sunday afternoon after years of illness She was born February 14 1874 in Randolph County and lived in High Point 47 years She leaves two daughters Mrs R C Aldridge and Mrs Edith Hart two sons Me B Laughlin and Preston Laughlin seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Marlboro Friends Meeting by Millard Jones and the Rev O L Ruth Burial followed at Marlboro Cemetery Her body remained at Sechrest's until placed in the church at 1030 a.m.

Parsonage Purchase Approved For Sherwood Church Site

Methodist officials approved buying two lots on Nathan Hunt Dr for a Sherwood Church parsonage. Purchases near to be developed after year end with funding from the Mission Society. Key participants included Rev Harry Buckingham Jr and local realtor Jack Green guiding negotiations. The Buckinghams reside at 503 Lindsay St.

Nathan Hunt Dr Sherwood Methodist Church Park Golf Course Harry Buckingham Jr Sherwood Church Jack Green High Point Methodist Mission Society Guard of Missions Walter Miller Wesley Memorial Church Greensboro Herman Duncan E. L. Ballard Norwood Myers Edgar C. Price Dale Montgomery Green Harvey

Two Break-Ins Net Thieves in Thomasville

Thieves entered Unity Farm Supply Co. and American Oil Co. on National Hwy overnight, stealing only $3 in stamps. Cash register left open at farm supply. two boards torn at oil company. Paper scraps scattered. several checks and stamps missing half missing.

Thomasville Unity Farm Supply Co American Oil Co National Hwy Bac

Roman Catholics Observe Immaculate Heart Feast

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary will be observed with Masses at 6 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Benediction follows the evening Mass. Confessions run 7 to 7:45 p.m. and an inquirer's class on The Four Marks of the Church is led by Rev. Robert J. McMillan.

Inquirer

Williams attends Armstrong Cork convention in Lancaster

G. S. Williams of the Peerless Mattress Company in High Point is at the 32nd annual convention of Armstrong Cork Company line distributors in Lancaster, Pa. About 500 distributors and Armstrong field men attend as guests.

G. S. Williams Peerless Mattress Company High Point Armstrong Cork Company Lancaster Armstrong

Local Resident Passes After Short Illness

Born in Stokes County August 3 1896 he was the son of R W and Nannie Leath Samuels. He lived most of his life in High Point before moving to Thomasville years ago where he owned Triple Lakes. He married Ida Nance and is survived by four sisters Mrs BEA Patterson Mrs FE C Leonard both of High Point Mrs Ercle Kaney of Bedford Ohio and Mrs S G Murphy of Thomasville and two brothers William W and Claude L Samuels of High Point. Body remains at J C Green and Sons Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Claude Hussey Virginia Ave Veterans Hospital Durham Mr. Hussey Randolph County Alfred Amanda Hussey Panama Canal High Point Guilford County Saad Sadie Warner Agnes Rumple Charlotte Helen Ross Paducah Mary JG. Dorsett Stockton Calif Warren J. Hussey Cincinnati Ohio C. B. Hussey Kernersville Allen Walter Grover Weaver Hussey Dwight Hussey Portsmouth Stokes County R Wami Nannie Leath Samuels Thomasville Triple Lakes Ida Nance BE. A. Patterson FE. C. Leonard Ercle Kaney

Retired Farmer Bax Beeson Dies After Illness

Bax ter Beeson 78 of Route 1 Kernersville died yesterday after four years of frail health. He is survived by his wife Laura Stanley Beeson two daughters in Kernersville two in Winston-Salem four sons several grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services set for 3 p m at Garden Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Kernersville Baxter Beeson Laura Stanley Beeson N. L. Bodenhamer Winston-Salem Lee Stafford Lonnie McGee Claude Colen Beeson Garden Methodist Church W. Thom T. J. Madison

Musterole Provides Protective Warmth for Sore Throats

Early sign of sore throat and congestion prompts use of Musterole to create a protective warmth on chest throat and back. The product is promoted as giving speedy relief and reducing local pain and congestion.

Prairie Fire Bites 15000 Acres Near Browning

Prairie fire swept 15000 acres of prairie near Browning Montana driven by a 50 mile per hour wind. Volunteers brought the blaze under control yesterday. The report adds a note on wood as cooking fuel used by about two thirds of the human population.

Browning Mont

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