Family of 10 Loses Home in Delayed Fire
A ten person Crain family was left homeless after a late night blaze at 2419 E Green St. caused by a defective chimney. Two teenage brothers Eugene 19 and Fred 17 escaped as fire destroyed the six room house and damaged a nearby car. Fire crews arrived after the 9 38 PM call, but the fire had gained momentum before responders could control it.
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E. Green St
James F. Crain
Crain
Eugene
Fred
James Crain
Asheville
Shell Road Shooting Leaves Man Dead In Thomasville
Sam Moore of Shell Road died after a gunshot wound fired by his ten year old step granddaughter Mary Ward to protect her mother. Deputies say Ward, a Pilot School student, claimed she loaded the pistol and fired through a kitchen door as Moore allegedly attacked. The weapon was found on Ward’s bed near her schoolbooks. Shell Road lies off Johnsontown Road about five miles from Thomasville.
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Thomasville
Shell Road
Sam Moore
City Memorial Hospital
Moore
Mary Ward
Ward
Pilot School
Siler
Johnsontown
Yule Fund Seeks $2,000 for Holiday Aid
The Cheer Fund aims to raise 2000 dollars with 351 donated today led by fund chairman Benny Braica. The toy store on 150 S. Main St. offers toy certificates for needy families and will stay open tomorrow while donations may be mailed to The Enterprise or P O Box 1749.
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Benny Braica
Cheer Fund
S. Main St
Enterprise
P. O
Nazareth Joiner Chooses Maiden Mary in Betrothal Rite
The Nazareth craftsman Joseph bar Jacob endures questions and tests before agreeing to wed Mary daughter of Anna. Zechariah names him after prayer and the kethubah is signed marking betrothal with mohar of 100 dinaris and a year of betrothal before marriage.
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Zechariah
Joseph
Nazareth
Mary
Jacob
Bethlehem
Abraham
Joachim
Jamestown Church Hosts Christmas Party for Children
Jamestown Methodist Church sets a Christmas party for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The children's division presents The Christmas Story with the Nativity, choral readings and carols, followed by a party in the church basement.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Methodist Church
Wesley Memorial Church sells prime downtown site
The old Wesley Memorial Church site on North Main Street in Greensboro sells for 234 000 in a cash deal with closing set for January 15 and occupancy within 60 days. The bid came from the high bidder at an auction held last Thursday, with Ed Mendenhall representing the buyers. The property fronts North Main Street and also Wrenn Street and Sheraton Place, with pews chimes and other church equipment to be transferred to the new church.
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Old Wesley Memorial Church
North Main Street
Wrenn Street
Sheraton Place
Board of Trustees and
New Church Building Committee
High Point Board of Realtors
Charles W. McAnally
Board of
Tuustees
Ed Mendenhall
Tampa Nugget Kid Confesses Dozens Of Break-ins
A 36 year old ex convict known as The Tampa Nugget Kid confessed to breaking and entering in the city since April. He admitted four completed cases at Granby Street grocery Kivett Drive Poolroom Leonard Street School and Washington Terrace Park and numerous others. Detectives Leake and Amaker traced thefts from a cigar box to the suspect who was found at his Hoover Street home with stolen goods. He is held on bonds totaling two thousand dollars.
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Tampa
Hoover Street
Leroy Brevard
Granby Street
Kivett Drive
Leonard Street
Washington Terrace Park
H. Leak
W. T. Amaker
Leake
Brevard
Randolph County
Amaker
Ted Woods
Trinity
High Point
Two Men Apprehended Inside Finance Office
Wallace Spencer and Charles Leonard were found inside General Finance Co on E Washington Street at 11 45 p m caught in the act of attempting to loot the building. No money was taken. the burglary involved a battered safe and pry tools. Detectives questioned the pair through the night with possible additional charges. The company is owned by George L Hundley and managed by Robert Foster.
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Randy May
Paneenesee Anonymous
Weaussaraawes
George T. Wood
Jake Froelich
Molly
Henry Froelich
Melvin A. Fabian
High Keee Erinn Eeke
James E
H. M. Armentrout
Wm. F. Freeman, Inc
L. C. Parker
Methodist Church
Hayworth Roll & Panel
Judy
Ellen
Nancy End
Jamie Nos
Peei
D. H. Short
Robert M. Silver
Cas
Ween
Bill Okey Jr
Harry
Mary
Sally Tne Siay
Col
Carlton
E. Vera Idol
Anna
Bree
Os CIA
Sheen
Wesley
Wesley Memorial Company
J. W. Peace Jr
Sheila Marsh
Hood
Charles L. Amos Jr
Wallace Spencer
Charles Leonard
General Finance Co
E. Washington Street
Spencer
Richardson Street
Leonard
Steele Street
Virgil Jenkins
Boundary Street
Jenkins
Robert Foster
Salem Street
Thomasville
High Point
George L. Hundley
Foster
Hundley
Council Approves CBD Plan for Downtown Revitalization
High Point city council unanimously approves a plan for action to revitalize the central business district. The brochure outlining the CBD needs will be printed as a joint city and sponsor group effort with merchants, chamber of commerce, and realtors backing the project.
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High Point
City Planners
Architects’ Guild
Merchants Association
The
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Realtors
Central Business District
Cbd
Council
Ed Mendenhall
Jess Washburn
Holt McPherson
Occasional Rain Expected Tonight in High Point Area
The weatherman at Friendship predicts occasional rain tonight with temperatures dipping to 32 degrees. Last night reached 30 degrees. tomorrow’s high should be 40 with today at 48 and colder air for Wednesday night into Thursday.
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High Point
Friendship
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bulletin
Holy City
Mary Hoth Joachim
Yaal
Joseph Bar Jacob
Elizabeth
Guilford Country Cancer Detection Center
County Health Department
Northwood Street
Greensboro
Board of Stewards
McAnally
Curtis Smithdeal
R. T. Amos
Chestnut Street
Westcheser Drive
Frank Warren
Finance Office
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