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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

15

Abduction Charged To Ex Convict In Lexington Case

A warrant charges 42 year old ex convict Brown Pearson alias Lawrence Brown alias Lloyd Vance with abducting a 12 year old girl. Pearson last seen in Detroit after leaving Lexington September 28 with the girl en route via Statesville and a bus to Detroit. The father returned the girl to Lexington. police lack leads on Pearson.

Lexington Brown Pearson Pearson Lawrence Brown Lloyd Vance Detroit Mich W. G. Price Statesville Michigan City Chief Price North Carolina

Improper Brake Charge Filed After Crash

A Thomasville motorist was cited for driving a car with improper brakes after a three car collision on National Highway. Victims were identified as Thomas C. Nelson III Harvey L. Welborn and Ora Belle Howard Payne with Payne’s car a total loss. Damages totaled 400 dollars to two other cars.

Thomasville National Highway Thomas C. Nelson III Harvey L. Welborn Ora Belle Howard Payne Lexington Avenue Shirley Burton Tremont Street Burton Gerald Wilton Ball Jr Burton Street High Point Paul Lane Fisher Ferry Street Marvin Hutchins

Parked Car Rolls Down Hill In Thomasville Collision

A Sunday incident on Jewell Street involved two parked cars. Patrolman M. R. Harris witnessed a vehicle from Siler Funeral Home roll 75 feet down a hill and strike Hazel Hamilton's car on Barnwell Street. The emergency brake was released to back the Siler vehicle away. Damages were estimated at 250 for the Siler car and 200 for Hamilton’s car.

Thomasville M. R. Harris Siler Funeral Home Jewell Street Hazel S. Hamilton Barnwell St Harris Siler Hamilton

Mistrial Declared in Asheboro Husband Slaying Case

In Asheboro Superior Court Judge Robert Gambill declared a mistrial in the murder case of Elizabeth Kennedy Brown 37 of Rt. 2 Asheboro accused of shooting her husband Henry Wayne Brown 44 a grocery store operator on Oct 21 Witnesses reported arguing before the single pistol shot with no eyewitnesses present The jury of five women and seven men deliberated about 14 hours across two days and remained deadlocked at 8 to 4 before the mistrial was announced.

Asheboro Robert M. Gambill Elizabeth Kennedy Brown Rt. 2 Henry Wayne Brown Gambill Harold Kivett Rt. 1 Liberty Kivett Brown N. Fayetteville Street

United Fund drive in Thomasville seeks remaining 8500

Thomasville officials warn the United Fund drive may fail without local contributions. Only part of the needed 8500 has been raised to support 16 cooperating agencies, and UF directors appealed to citizens to boost donations this week to avoid cuts to agency allocations.

Thomasville United Fund United Appeal

Baptist Home Trustees Set December Meeting At Mills Home

Trustees of the Baptist Children’s Homes will hold a semi annual session December 14 in the Mills Home administration building Thomasville. They will review 1961 departments and study 1962 needs with final approval due for a 900000 operating budget and elections of 1962 officers.

Thomasville Trustees of the Baptist Children’s Homes Mills

Randolph March of Dimes Chooses County Chairmen

Rev. Donald M. Leonard announces new March of Dimes drive leadership in Randolph County. A planning session is set for Thursday at 7 30 P M in Asheboro Evangelical and Reformed Church to map January activities and distribute literature.

Asheboro Randolph County Donald M. Leonard The Evangelical and Reformed Church Leonard March of Dimes Drive

Stolen Santa Claus Reported in Thomasville

Police investigate the theft of a Santa Claus statue placed on the front door of Mrs. Jake Fowler on Davidson Street. She reported the incident to authorities after discovering the statue missing two hours after it was set out Saturday.

Thomasville Jake Fowler Davidson Street Santa

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