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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1956
Page
11
High Point residents and firms donated to the Christmas Cheer Fund raising 1441.50 to reach 1,441.50 with 21 contributors adding money for holiday food toys and clothing for about 500 needy families. The fund seeks 5,000 more and invites further contributions to Box 306.
Police report two motorists charged after city incidents yesterday. William C. Dumas, 42, of High Point, charged with reckless driving after his 1948 car hit a utility pole on Centennial Avenue, injuring him and causing $400 damage total. Harold D. Burchette, 21, of Ennis Street, charged with hit and run after striking a parked vehicle on West Green Street. $150 in damages combined.
John Anthony Hussey of Route 5 High Point died Sunday at 8 45 am in High Point Memorial Hospital after two years of declining health and one day of critical illness. He was born January 4 1892 in Randolph County a World War I veteran and carpenter. He leaves wife Lillie Martha three sons Ray W John Alvin George Douglas seven grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral at Pilot View Baptist Church with interment in Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
The Weather Bureau reports seasonably cold conditions tonight with a low around 25 degrees. Tomorrow should see a slight thaw in the afternoon with a high near 55 degrees after a 50 degree day today. Last night’s low was 27 degrees.
Hubert M. Bryant of High Point was elected first vice president of the Oriental Shrine Club on Greensboro Road. Frank Davis and Paul Callaham, both of High Point, named to the board of directors at the annual meeting. The High Pointers join Dewey E. Faught president and other officers as the club, with 500 plus members from High Point Greensboro Thomasville and Lexington, reports $14 500 in charitable gifts and debt reduction from 14 000 to 9 000.
A second petition requests rezoning Five Points property on Montlieu Avenue from Residence A to Neighborhood Business District. M. L. Corn filed. a previous petition with W. L. Hunt was denied. The zoning commission meets at city hall at 7 30 p m and will consider Hillside Addition extension nine lots.
Trial of the baseball bat murder case was scheduled to begin today at a one week criminal term of Superior Court. Dorothy Harris aged 39, of Boundary Street, is charged with murder in the February death of Richard Motley. Judge J A Rousseau presides.
A prayer urging restraint in material pursuits and emphasizing sharing possessions to aid those in need. Signed by Conrad Bergendorf, president of Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois.
Thomasville report: Nathan H Ty singer, 65, Route 3, arrested on non support charge. wife Ruth Tysinger cited. Hearing set Dec 14 before Judge L Roy Hughes in Recorders Court. bond $300. Also Jimmy Jones, 21, Lake Street, charged with assaulting Rosabelle Sanders. hearing Dec 28 after $200 bond. James Bartelle, 18, Church Street, charged with reckless driving and failing to report an accident. hearing Dec 28. bond $400. Joe Louis Horne, 21, and James T. Biles, 24, arrested for carrying concealed weapons. hearing Dec 21. bond $100 each.
Grady Cullins of Route 4 Thom asville told sheriff deputies a tire and wheel were stolen from his car last night in Fairmont Park. The items were valued at $35.
Firemen continued to investigate Style House Inc near High Point as a major fire destroyed the 30,000 square foot furniture plant Saturday. Chief A B Roddy said investigators had not determined the blaze origin while a wind fanned flare ups through the debris.
Jack Southerland of High Point was chosen as 1957 president at the Horseless Carriage Club regional meeting at the Sheraton Hotel. The Guilford Optical Co. operator succeeds John McNair Ill of Laurinburg. New state by laws adopted as about 100 members attended, with Fred Long as vice president and Dave Hinkle as secretary treasurer.
George Heckle 70 died in Pittsburgh after a long illness. Born in Macon Georgia he lived in Pittsburgh since 1923. He married Faye Willie of Thomasville on April 12 1912 and is survived by a sister Mrs Henry Tucker of Orlando. The body arrives in Thomasville Tuesday night and services are Wednesday at 2 from J C Green and Sons Funeral Home with Rev C A Rhinehart in charge. Interment in Thomasville City Cemetery.
Mrs Josephine Smith Martin 76 died at home on Route 3 High Point after 19 years of illness and four years as an invalid. Born July 19 1880 in Stokes County she lived in the Glenola area 28 years and was a Glenora Baptist Church member. Survived by husband Benjamin W Martin of the home five daughters three sons four sisters one brother and many grandchildren. funeral plans incomplete with body at Cumby Mortuary.
A city fire reminder warns leaves and trash burning requires a fire department permit with no fee. Violations may lead to indictment. Fire alarms from weekend burning occurred in Mangum Avenue Hillcrest Drive Casell Street S Main Street Tate Street plus flooded oil stoves at Springfield Avenue and Russell Street and an overheated motor at Cloverdale Dye Works.
Police report a weekend spike of arrests for assault and affray. Evelyn Mayes 24 and Leota Williams 19 charged with assault with a deadly weapon after rock and brick attacks. Billy Sue Martinez 19 and Marjorie Camp 22 charged in a drive in dispute. Other arrests include drunken driving and liquor violations with bonds set and court dates listed.
Household Appliance Co. invites the public to an open house at 145 S. Wrenn St. in High Point to celebrate its remodeled store and GE franchise. The event features new lighting, models, favors, flowers, and refreshments as the firm marks 25 years in business with expanded service for GE home appliances.
Mrs. John H. Paylor mother of Mrs. Arthur G. Corpening of High Point died Sunday at her Raleigh home. Former Mamie Hanff married to John H. Paylor a Reynolds Tobacco Co. retiree. Survived by husband daughter and two grandsons. Funeral Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd Rev McDowell Dick officiating. burial Oakwood Cemetery.
Ed Grimsley of High Point was elected North Carolina co-chairman of the Hi-Y Council of the Interstate YMCAs of the Carolinas. Glenn Orr of Spartanburg was named South Carolina co-chairman with Joe Andrews of Greenwood as conference secretary. Wilfred Moore and Floyd Walters were named council members. Odis Hinnant spoke on a challenge for the future. The three day event closed with a world service project plan for 1957.
Thomasville firefighters responded to two weekend alarms. An oil stove at Annie Medley's home was flooded and shut off. no damage reported. A second call went to Lesco Chemical Co on Randolph Street Ext for a grass fire, quickly controlled.
A meeting to recruit day supervisors for the Ground Observer Corps will be held in the Civil Defense office tomorrow at 7:30. Dick Meisky, director of Civil Defense in High Point, calls on interested residents to attend. The office is in the basement of the post office building and supervisors oversee daily M4 tower operations atop the YMCA.
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