First Methodist Choir Under Yule Tree at Tate Park
The senior choir of First Methodist Church directed by William W. Collins will sing at Tate Park tonight at 7 30 as part of the Community Christmas Party program supported by 26 local groups. The loud speaker system is courtesy of Warren's Radio Service with community fundraising total reaching 1584 55 and donations from H P Jr Chamber of Commerce and local residents.
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High Point
Tate Park
First Baptist Church
Enterprise
First Methodist Church
William W. Collins
PeThe
Warren
H. P. Jr. Chamber of Commerce
B. C. Harmon
Curtis Smith Deal
F. H. Gray
C. B. Overman
Two Auto Accidents Cause 300 Dollars In Damage
Two traffic accidents since noon yesterday caused about 300 dollars in damages with no injuries. Virgil Will iard and Sexton collided on off street at 2 45 p m causing about 75 dollars damage to Sexton’s car. Darrell Beverly and Harold Best collided at Howell and Lindsey at 8 10 a m today totaling damages unknown.
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Virgil Williard
High Point Rt. 3
Sexton
Trinity Rt. 1
Darrell Beverly
Best Street
Harold Best
West
Howell Street
Howell and
Lindsay
Furniture Exposition Directors to Elect Officers Today
Directors and stockholders of the Southern Furniture Exposition building were slated to meet this afternoon. Directors meet at 1 30 p m to elect officers including a president to succeed the late T V Rochelle. Stockholders meeting to follow.
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Officers, Inc
T. V. Rochelle
St. Marys Choir Rehearsal Tonight
The choir of men and boys from Saint Marys Episcopal church will hold its regular rehearsal tonight at seven in the church. Organist and choirmaster James Bergen announced the session following his return from Atlanta where his mother Mrs Netta Bergen was ill and is now recovering.
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Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
James Bergen
Bergen
Atlanta
Netta Bergen
Christmas trees survive theft threat in Highlands
In Highlands New Jersey a single Christmas tree will stand on the Borough Hall roof after last year's spree where youths removed bulbs from three trees within two days. Officials say the move aims to deter further vandalism while maintaining holiday spirit.
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Highlands
N. J
Weather Forecast Indicates Mild Three Day Outlook
The forecast from the Friend ship weather bureau calls for a three day period with temperatures a few degrees below normal. No snow or rain expected. Today’s high 42 and low 30. last night’s low 25.
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Friendship Weather Bureau
Police Plan One Way College Street And No Turn Rules
High Point motorists will receive a Christmas present from the police traffic department. Captain J R Teague said signs and equipment are ready but the new one way north College Street and no turn directives at Washington Main will not take effect until after January 1. The council approved the plan and mandated a 20 day advertising period.
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High Point
J. R. Teague
College Street
Washington Main
Teague
College
Local music teacher charged with hit and run driving
Miss Virginia Frank of 82 Howell street was booked on a hit and run charge after Deputy Ross Davis said she backed into his car on North Main street last Friday and refused to pay for repairs. A $100 bond was posted for Municipal court appearance. Horseradish is native to eastern Europe.
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Guilford
Virginia Frank
Howell Street
Ross Davis
North Main Street
Davis
Four Sentences Fired in Superior Court Sessions
Four persons received prison or probation terms in Superior Court. John Carter of Kernersville led with 18 months for larceny and receiving after stealing a taxicab from Leon Sharp in October. Other verdicts included a 12 month term for Marion Davis for hit and run and a concurrent 30 days for no operator’s license. Franklin Burris drew 30 days for forcible trespass and assaults, and James Boswell, 20, from Kernersville, six months probation and costs for assault after allegedly molesting a girl in a theater on May 6. Additional cases list fornication, immoral vagrancy, and drunken driving among others.
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Kernersville
John Carter
Leonard
Leon Sharp
Marion Davis
Daniel Brooks
Freeman Burris
Hay
Frank Rockey
52Ville
Tenn
J H. Clement
James T. Boswell
Boswell
Hecause Thorn-Rustell Clark
Geraldine Buchanan
Gladys Mae Hedrick
Princeton
Mattie P. Brown
Downing
Lee A. Lanier
Junior Hill
Thomasville
John H. Wear
Richard Sedberry
Reid
Edgerton Receives 16-Hour Term For Obscene Theater
Wilbert W. Edgerton, 33, served a 16 hour sentence and paid a $100 fine plus costs after pleading no contest. He received a one year suspended sentence during a three year probation period. Judge J. H. Clement ordered destruction of obscene film and turnover of projectors to a mortgagee. Proceedings for business license violations and an obscenity count against Howard L. Arney continue in Municipal Court.
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Wilbert W. Edgerton
Bation
J. H. Clement
Kit Theater
Edgerton
Howard L. Arney
Johnson County
George B. Patton
C. C. Stoker
Clement
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Seeks Volunteers for Construction
Members of the Lexington Avenue Baptist Church were asked to gather at the church at 6:30 to assist with construction on the ball field as poor weather slows progress. Inclement conditions persist and much work remains to be done. Also noted is Corporal John E. Grant of San Francisco, formerly of High Point, serving in Korea with the Third Division. Other items mention H Beck and L W Beck from High Point, and Mary Frances Floyd and W Moore attending a religious conference at Jones University in Greenville South Carolina.
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Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Cpl
John E. Grant
San Francisco
High Point
Korea
Tee H. Beck
Ae Lead
L. W. Beck
Mary Frances Floyd
And
Gret
W. Moore
Ig Jones University
Greenville
S. C
Lancaster visitor attends 29th Armstrong Cork convention
Lancaster Pennsylvania Dec 13 G S Williams of Peer less Mattress High Point is present at the 29th annual convention of wholesale distributors for Armstrong Cork company linoleum resilient tiles and floor wall coverings. Special guests Armstrong field men attend.
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Lancaster
G S. Williams
Peerless Mattress Company
High Point
Armstrong Cork Company
Accoeeimatatyae Distribu
Armstrong Field Men
Marriage Licenses Hassell Hickman and Dora Mae Hatcher
Special prayers will be held at 10 tomorrow morning in St Mary's chapel followed by Holy Communion. Rev. T J C Smyth states the service aligns with Ministerial Association plans for peace prayers.
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St. Mary's Church
T. J. C. Smyth
Local Break-In Report Atgatewood Avenue Home
Mrs Mae Bolton of 601 Gate wood avenue reported a nighttime entry through a kitchen window. A pocketbook contents were scattered, but nothing appeared missing from the residence.
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Mae Bolton
Gatewood Avenue
Captain Locke Addresses Civitan Club on Capture and Release
Captain William Locke told Civitan members about his capture near Tagu and journey to Pyongyang before release. He said 396 captives, 45 remain alive. He described being in Seoul during the Inchon invasion and later transfer to Pyongyang.
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William Locke
Civitan
Tagu
Pyongyang
Seoul
United Nations
Inchon
Charlie Risch
Guilford County
Jim Parsons
Stokes Salley
Mr. X
Jimmy Rose
Holt Hunter
Burlington Mills Declares 725000 Holiday Bonus
Burlington Mills Corporation announces a $725,000 bonus for production employees across units as Christmas bonuses and parties for children are planned. December pay plus the bonus will be issued when plants close for holidays, with celebrations held at various sites including Burlington on December 17.
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Burlington Mills Corporation
Emioe
Burlington Mills
Burlington
Lington
Santa Claus
American Male Chorus to Perform in City This Weekend
The American Male Chorus directed by Lewis Bullock arrives for a weekend in-city tour with free concerts at the Senior High School auditorium Friday Saturday and Monday nights at 830 and a Sunday 5 pm matinee. Supported by the High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce the group will stay at the Sheraton hotel and offer schools and civic groups are invited to arrange appearances for contributions.
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Joe Brown
Lewis Bullock
Bullock
Philippines
Es Po Ae
Plan
New York
Carnegie Hall
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
San Francisco
Cow Palace
High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sheraton Hotel
Santa Claus to Visit Shut-ins at Harllee’s Store
Pr. M. Caudle known as Santa Claus will visit shut-ins next week at Harllee’s department store to bring Yuletide cheer. He also plans a visit to a Greensboro class of spastic polio children seven years old and younger who are shut in. Reservations via Candle at 7679 are needed. Visits run 10 00 to 12 00 and 2 00 to 5 00 each weekday Monday through Thursday next week.
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Pr. M. Caudle
Santa Claus
Harllee’s Department Store
Greensboro
Guilford Man Alleges Wife Loose Control of Home and Assets
A Guilford County resident filed in Municipal Court alleging his wife Kaveller L. Foust has gained control of their Carolina Beach home and valuable certificates. He says relatives moved in, threats were made, and he was driven from the home. He seeks divorce, possession, and recovery of disputed funds and certificates.
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Guilford County
Harrison H. Foust
Kaveller L. Foust
Carolina Beach
Wilmington
Foust
High Point
Beach
Ee Et Peesok
Jule Jones
Heavily Stocked Shelves Boost Yuletide Sales
Fred Flagler Jr. reports High Point merchants expect strong Christmas trade aided by extended store hours and heavy stocking. Despite defense mobilization and higher prices, sales show gains over last year with optimism for peak shopping before December 23. Some worry about shortages next year and potential impact of national crisis on holiday demand.
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Riment
le Iied
High Point
United States
Santa Claus
Pre School Clinic Set for Tomorrow in Jamestown
Dr. Loren Wallin announces the first Jamestown pre school clinic tomorrow at 2 p m at Oakdale community house. All Jamestown area parents invited to bring children for physical defect checks. clinics to be held the second Thursday of each month.
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Jamestown
Oakdale
Loren Wallin
Polio cases in U S hit two year high in early December
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports for the week ended December 2 that polio cases in the United States rose to a two year high. Since January 1, 1950, 31,989 polio cases have been recorded marking 1950 as the second severest year on record after 1949.
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New York
United States
National Foundation For
Arrest at Police Headquarters In High Point
High Point police arrested Benjamin F. Coyle 27 of Gaffney South Carolina at police headquarters yesterday on larceny and receiving charges. He remained in jail today in default of 500 dollars bond after allegedly stealing a suitcase with clothing from David L. Wilk of 310 South Hamilton Street. Coyle had been approved for a taxi driver's permit and was served with the larceny warrant when he arrived to pick it up.
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High Point
Benjamin F. Coyle
Gaffney
S. C
Coyle
David L. Wilk
Hamilton Street
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St. Mary's
Europe
New Hospital
High Point Memorial Hospital
Robert E. Stroupe
Eaton Place
Stork
Ceey
Hassell Hickman
Dora Mae Hatcher
Pilot Mountain
Capt. Locke
Civitan Club
Fred Flagler, JR
Christ- Credit
Cecines
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