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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1957
Page
12
Homer crest, Paul Lawson, Fimo Welch, A. K. Wells, and David Welch are listed among deaths and funerals. Mr. Marion, a farmer and store operator, died suddenly at his residence shortly before 9 o'clock Thursday night.
Funeral services for David Lee were held at Archdale Methodist Church on Sunday with Rev. Isaac Harris of Archdale Friends Meeting officiating. Pallbearers included Harold Lowe Thomas Lowe David Lowe Charles F Lowe Jr Phil Hunsucker and Terry J Pickett. Interment followed at Floral Garden Cemetery.
Conducted today at 2 30 p m from the chapel of Koonce Funeral Home by Rev James Bollick of Glenola Baptist Church and Rev C L Ruth Interment will be in Springfield Mr Hussey died at his home in Lockhart Fla Friday morning He was found in his bed He had been in declining health for 12 months but death was unexpected.
Ida Samuels a longtime Thomasville resident died in City hospital after a four day illness. Born in Da, she lived at 706 Jacobs St and was married to R Boyd Samuels.
Michigan leads the nation in cucumber pickles red tart cherries red clover seed and gladioli bulbs. Notices include a December 1957 county corner meeting time a probate claim deadline and city annexation hearing for High Point North Carolina with detailed property descriptions and hearing date January 7 1958.
Thomasville voters will decide tomorrow whether to annex nearly three square miles surrounding the city, potentially doubling its area and lifting population to about 15 500. Utilities extension to fringe areas is planned after January 1, with polls open 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m at four locations.
Voters are instructed to mark an X in the square to the left of the word For on December 12 1957. The notice emphasizes voting for the annexation question and provides voting procedure guidance.
Dr. David E. Plummer of Thomasville announced an injunction threat to halt West Davidson High School construction after the Davidson County school board awarded the general contract to G. L. Wilson Construction Co. instead of the low bidder Anderson Construction Co. of Dunn. Protests cite timing as a factor and potential court action is possible if the board does not reconvene to reconsider the decision. Large attendance at a Chamber of Commerce room meeting included attorneys and business representatives from across the state. The contractor moved equipment into the site the day after being awarded the contract.
Denton Mrs Helen J Dockham 56 wife of C H Dockham was killed instantly in an automobile accident Saturday at 4 p m Surviving are her husband and two sons Elwood of Denton and Robert of Salisbury two daughters Mrs Thurman Snider of Denton and Grace Deckham of Newton Highland Mass six brothers Adolph John Victor Steven Albert and Ernest all of Philadelphia The will be in state 30 minutes Funeral services will be at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev Ronald Thompson and Rev T C Vaughn officiating Burial will be in Denton Cemetery at Hoover Funeral Home emplacement
Pearl Koontz Joyner 63 a Davidson County native formerly of Raleigh died at 10 30 a m yesterday in the State Hospital at Butner She leaves a brother Wade Koontz of Linwood two sisters Mrs Jessie Barnes and Mrs Hattie Barnes Both of Linwood and Lexington Funeral services set for 11 a m Tuesday at St Luke s Lutheran Church with Rev John Pless burial in Forest Hill Memorial Park
Fair Grove football players will be guests of the Lions Club for a supper meeting at the Lions Den. The club will present the first Most Valuable Player trophy to a Fair Grove gridder and UNC athletic department representative will speak.
Members of the executive committee of the North Carolina Recreation Society will open a December quarterly meeting at Blair Park Club House with a supper for committee members. Eight to 10 attendees are expected. They will discuss advancing society objectives and coordinating with the American Recreation Society. James Ellington, past president of the national Society, is noted.
The Guilford College A Cappella Choir of 60 voices will sing sacred Christmas music tomorrow at 10 30 a m at St Mary's Episcopal Church. The performance is arranged by the High Point Junior League for its annual Christmas program and is open to the public. Choir member Jamie Mathews is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Mathews of 605 Forrest Ave.
Thomasville branch of High Point Paper Box Co. receives an $38,000 building permit for a 70 by 60 foot brick and block addition at Blair Street plant to be used as a warehouse. Contractor Coltrane & Graham of High Point.
An estimate states one worker in seven in the United States holds a job connected directly with highways and motor transportation. The claim highlights broad employment links to road and vehicle infrastructure.
THOMASVILLE Annie Mae Hudson aged 32 of Route 3 died Saturday. The body was examined by Dr Milton Black county coroner after removal to a local funeral home and the coroner ruled death resulted from alcoholism. Officers were notified by Elwood Thomas funeral director.
William F. Lambert, 30, of Julian Avenue, was arrested on Dillon Street on charges of driving drunk and violating the prohibition law. Officers said he had a pint of white whisky. He posted bond for trial December 23.
In 1915 Kansas counted 1,434,000 horses and mules while tractors were 3,000. By 1955 the state had 176,000 tractors and 88,000 horses and mules, reflecting a major shift in farming power sources.
Thomasville will dedicate a new county building with a 2 p.m. ceremony December 17 at city hall. County Manager Gene Morris says officials from the Thom asville city council and county commissioners will participate, followed by an open house and guided tours of the new structure across from city hall. Refreshments will be served as furnishings are still being placed. the building has been accepted pending minor adjustments.
Guilford County Fire Protective Association tested its 29 radio sets across volunteer departments from a sheriff base station. Most functions operated normally with minor weak signals. two departments lack two way radio and two have sets ready for installation. All 15 county departments participated for two hours yesterday afternoon.
William Martin Kennedy 85 died at a son’s home 315 Greer St at 3 30 am Sunday after five years of declining health. Born October 6 1872 in Moore County he lived in High Point with son W H Kennedy for 25 years. Survived by three sons five grandchildren five great grandchildren one great great grandchild and sister Mrs Henry J Gains. Funeral 11 am Tuesday Powell Funeral Home Southern Pines burial Lake View Cemetery.
Snow is forecast tonight for the northern Rockies northern Plains northern and eastern Great Lakes with rain over the southern and central Appalachians. The mid Atlantic may have mixed rain and snow and temperatures vary from cooler on the east coast to warmer in the central Plains and Mississippi valley.
Minnie H S Gable administratrix of the estate of Silas B Casegaia announces claims against W. C. Gable of Randolph County must be filed by November 22, 1958. Those indebted should pay promptly. Filed November 14, 1957 with attorney in High Point North Carolina.
Omar Turner administrator of the estate of J B Turner deceased Guilford County North Carolina notifies creditors to present claims by November 18 1958 at Haworth and Riggs High Point NC or be barred from recovery. Debtors asked to pay promptly. Notice dated November 15 1957.
The Ment will meet in regular session at the City Chamber to hear applications. Vesting permission to erect a service station at Prospect and Ward in an industrial zone. Public hearing for duplexes on Commerce Park Taylor and Redding streets. Residential housing projects and other development requests are listed for consideration. All parties may attend to be heard. Horace Haworth, Chairman. 12-7, 9.
Under a deed of trust dated December 4 1956 Johnnie E Dunkley and Hazel S Dunkley transfer to W C Idol later substituted by R D Dickson the power of sale Greensboro area parcel to be sold January 3 1958 at 12 noon at the east door of the County Building High Point NC for cash. Taxes through 1957 paid from sale proceeds. Buyer to cover 1958 taxes with 10 percent deposit up to 1000 and five percent on excess.
In Guilford County Superior Court special proceedings, sale of Tract Seven in Trinity Township Randolph County NC will occur December 14 1957 at 10 00 A M to the highest cash bidder. The tract lies along U S Highway 29 and 70 and is defined by highway right of way lines and surrounding landmarks. A required good faith cash deposit is described by statute.
Real estate rental brief listing shows multiple 2 to 5 room apartments and houses with weekly and monthly rates across streets like Oak Ave English Tate St Whiteoak and Hill St Archdale and Kearns. Company contact 823 N Main St phone 4548 is provided.
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