Police search high Point for hit and run killer
Police and surrounding agencies comb High Point and nearby areas for the hit and run driver who killed Mrs Mary Belle Pierce and injured two companions on English Street. They report dented cars and broken headlights seen near the 1800 block. no arrests by 1 p.m. The victim, 45, died of a broken neck after being struck at about 7 p.m. as she and two friends walked to decorate a church for a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Belle Pierce
English Street
Pierce
Iola Leach
Rose Jones
Leach
Jones
Guilford County
W. W. Harvey
Bolevard
Memorial Hospital
Wet And Cloudy Weekend Forecast In The Carolinas
Scattered light showers and cooler air moved through the Carolinas today with an extended forecast calling for rain and further cooling Friday and Christmas Day. Morning lows were above winter norms. Greensboro saw a light snowfall. NC lows ranged from 31 at Mt. Mitchell to 51 at Cape Hatteras, while SC readings hovered in the low to mid 40s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolinas
Greensboro
North Carolina
Raleigh
Charlotte
Cape Hatteras
Mt. Mitchell
Winston-Salem
Hickory
Asheville
Elizabeth City
Rocky Mount
Cherry Point
New Bern
Wilmington
South Carolina
Florence
Anderson
Greenville
Myrtle Beach
Spartanburg
Charleston
Columbia
Thomasville Jaycees greet foreign clubs this Christmas
The Thomasville Junior Chamber of Commerce mailed Christmas cards to the national Jaycee offices in forty three countries. President Jay Howard announced the effort as the local chapter completed the mailing to seven seas Jaycees in forty eight foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Rainy Skies Fade as Cooler Air Moves In
Occasional showers and considerable cloudiness today give way to continued cloudiness and lower temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Maximum today around 54 degrees with a low near 35 degrees tonight.
Jaycees Of Thomasville Lead Carols
Thomasville Jaycees stage Christmas carol program on Church Street with choral groups and records for afternoon performances through Christmas Eve. Funds from coin boxes aid needy families while baskets and a Christmas radio program titled The Littlest Angel air Christmas Day with Loretta Young and the Ken Darby choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Church Street High School
Jaycee
Jay Howard
Loretta
Victor Young
Ken Darby Choir
Charles Tazewell
Charles Paul
School Music Club Organized In Kernersville
Kernersville reports the seventh grade student Charles Sigman Jr elected president of the school Music Club with forty five attendees at an organizing meeting led by Miss Frances Miller Sowers. Beverly Entrekin Jeannette Cooke Joyce Ann Porter and Betty Sue Bowman named officers and practice prizes awarded to Ronelle Roddy Phyllis James Peggy Ann Jones Billy Ingram and Beverly Entrekin. Deeds filed in Winston-Salem cover three homesites and a business lot from the estate of D W Harmon died Oct 29 with sales completed Dec 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernersville
Charles Sigman, Jr
Frances Miller Sowers
Winston- Salem
Beverly Entrekin
Jeannette Cooke
Joyce Ann Porter
Betty Sue Bowman
Phyllis James
Peggy Ann Jones
Billy Ingram
D. W. Harmon
Winston-Salem
Fred Vance
S. F. Vance, Jr
G. S Coltrane
Main Street
H. D. Stafford
Harmon Lane
South Cherry Street
R. D. Fulp
Fred Fulp
T. P. Warren
W. J. Dillon
Harmon
Board of Aldermen
Eighteen Arrested In Greensboro Gambling Raids
Greensboro police and county and state investigators arrested 18 alleged lottery operators after a 12 day inquiry into the butter and eggs numbers game. Six defendants are white and 12 are Negro. thirteen were released on bond after arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Guilford County
State Bureau of Investigation
Xmas Plans Are Made In Thomasville
Thomasville observes Christmas with uptown and bank closures. Stores will stay open through Christmas Eve, then shut Saturday through Monday. Banks close Saturday and Monday. post office closes Saturday only. City offices and schools vary with half days possible. library closes today to Friday, opens Monday. miner’s office closed Friday to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Committees Appointed For Scouts By Uwharrie Council
Uwharrie Council President Harry Brown Finch named 1949 committees in a Lexington meeting. Silver Beaver committee includes I Paul Ingle chair High Point A L Elliott Thomasville Ioe Huske Cooleemee Cabell Philpott Lexington and Rev Lewis Thornburg China Grove. Finance and Budget panel lists W Perry chair High Point with Robert Moore Lexington S W Freeze China Grove T C Pegram Cooleemee Joe Johnson Thomasville George Covington High Point and district chairs. Church relationship panel chaired by Rev George Shott Spencer with Dr Max Bones High Point. Camping and Activities committee chaired by C C Wall Lexington. Leadership Training led by Curtis Price Mocksville. Organization and Extension committee again Rev Lewis Thornburg Finch noted the 1949 annual meeting will be in Lexington in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwharrie Council
Harry Brown Finch
I. Paul Ingle
High Point
A. L. Elliott
Thomasville
Ioe Huske
Cooleemee
Cabell Philpott
Lexington
Lewis Thornburg
China Grove
W. Perry
Robert Moore
S. W. Freeze
Finch
Kiddies Christmas Party Entertains High Point Jaycees
Fifty five children from the High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce enjoyed the annual Kiddies Christmas party at Wesley Memorial Methodist church. Marcella Carter read The Fifth Little Angel with pictures, Santa Claus distributed toys and fruit, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Reid Marsh
Marcella Carter
High Point College
Angel
Santa Claus
Santa
Habitual Drunk Will Stay Out Court Jurisdiction
Judge D C MacRae ordered J E Warner of 1012 Smith street to stay out of High Point Municipal court for six months after convicting him of drunkenness with a four month suspended sentence to take effect if he is seen in the city within the period. Warner may return home for Christmas day. Also suspended were four month terms for Robert Lee Saunders and Ralph H Gammon after driving well over the limit, with fines and costs. Other defendants received varying suspensions and fines for drunkenness and driving offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. MacRae
J. E. Warner
Smith Street
High Point
Warner
Robert Lee Saunders
West Green Street
Ralph H. Gammon
Archdale
John R. Stillwell
Sidney Daniel
Charlotte
William C. Lane
A. W. Wood
Thomasville Road
Release Youth Held Following Store Shooting
A 14 year old Wallburg youth who admitted firing a repeating shotgun at a Wallburg store will not be heard by juvenile authorities until December 31. The hearing will be conducted by County Court Clerk M P Cooper in City Hall. The youth was released yesterday from the local jail into his mother's custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Wallburg
M. P. Cooper
Juvenile Authority
Paper Boys To Call Tomorrow
A faithful fellow who delivers the paper will call tomorrow for his weekly wage. Due to the Christmas holiday the newsboy will collect on Thursday this week instead of Friday. He is an independent merchant in business for himself. Your cooperation in having his money ready on Thursday is appreciated.
County Board Set Meeting To Discuss 1949 Zoning Proposals
Guilford County commissioners will meet tomorrow at 3 30 p m in Greensboro for an informal session to review legislative proposals to the 1949 General Assembly. A report on last Thursday’s special committee meeting on enabling act zoning in unincorporated areas will be presented, with High Point residents attending the prior session seeking limited rural zoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
Greensboro
General Assembly
High Point
Charles Hunt
Weatherly
T. C. Hoyle
High Point Briefs Fire Alarms Break-In Attempt Army Recruits
Fire department answered five alarms from noon yesterday to noon today including a defective chimney at 209 Taylor Street with no damage. An attempted break in at Big Bear Store East Washington Street failed last night. hasp forced on freezer door but nothing missing. Local company employees donated $40 to a welfare Christmas relief for a designated needy family. Asheboro men Charles Johnson Billy Goins and Earl D Penniger were accepted for duty with the regular army this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Street
Big Bear
East
Washington Street
ARMY
Asheboro
Charles Johnson
Billy Goins
Earl D. Penniger
Regular Army
Christmas Pageant at Wesleyan Methodist Church
The province Wesleyan Methodist church presents a Christmas Pageant tomorrow night at 7:30 directed by Mrs Rus sell Hill. A Christmas party for children follows the pageant hosted by the Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Russell Hill
Christ The King Rummage Sale at 320 Taylor Street
A rummage sale for Christ The King church will be held tomorrow from 10 A M to 5 P M at 320 Taylor Street. Proceeds benefit church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ the King Church
Taylor Street
Divorce suits filed in Municipal Court
Two divorce actions were filed yesterday in the Municipal Court. Ben Chestnut Jr seeks a divorce from Rebecca M Chestnut on grounds of two years separation. Vassie V Martin seeks divorce from Charles S Martin on grounds of adultery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Chestnut, Jr
Rebecca M. Chestnut
Vassie V. Martin
Charles S. Martin
High Point residents obtain marriage licenses
Walter F. Osborne and Margaret J. Wolfe, both of High Point, along with Scott McKay and Verta Baker of High Point, also secured licenses. Pauch K. Maydian of Selma, Va, and June Ann Carter of High Point completed the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Osborne
Margaret J. Wolfe
Scott McKay
Verta Baker
High Point
Pauch K. Maydian
Selma, Va
June Ann Carter
Civil suit filed over automobile loan default
Industrial Finance company sues William H. White in Municipal court for 252.96 on a 500 loan under a charter mortgage on a defendant owned auto. The complaint says full balance due on default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Finance Company
William H. White
Fred Teague Captured In Charlotte
Fred Gamble Teague a 33 year old of Charlotte, long sought alleged whiskey transporter, was arrested in Charlotte by state police with his brother Frank still at large. The pair previously drove a souped up Ford found loaded with tax paid whiskey after a two county chase starting in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Fred Gamble Teague
Charlotte
Teague
Frank
Ford Auto
State Highway Patrol
Jamestown
Ford
Lexington
Greensboro
Davidson County
Guilford
Jr Red Cross Aids Veterans Hospitals Gifts Sent
High Point Red Cross chapter coordinated Christmas fundraising and toy projects by the Junior Red Cross in local schools and civic clubs for Fayetteville Oteen and Swanannoa veterans hospitals. Gifts include 12 ash trays 24 lap boards and 50 sled shaped nut cups along with $25 donations for flowers ward gifts and gift wrapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
Civic End
Fayetteville
Oteen
Swanannoa
Red Cross Chapter
Altrusa Club
Council of Jewish Women, Greek Community, Junior Service League
Pentagon Club
Gray Ladies
High Point Post Office Sets Christmas Cancellation Record
Postmaster Clark reports record cancellations at the High Point office reaching 160 500 on Monday before dropping to 119 600 during the peak Christmas season. The prior high was 141 600 on December 16 1947, with 1 172 900 envelopes processed since December 1 an increase of 179 000 over 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
C. Clark
Clark
Christmas Program Broadcast From Burgess Memorial Chapel
Kenneth Goodson minister of First Methodist church speaks on the Sincerity of Christmas at 8:30 tonight from Burgess Memorial chapel via WMFR. Special music by a quartet with Mrs. T. E. Strickland at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Goodson
First Methodist Church
Burgess Memorial Chapel
WMFR
T. E. Strickland
Christmas Eve Service at First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Rev. Carl Grimm will deliver a Christmas message at First Evangelical and Reformed Church on Christmas Eve. The service runs from 11 p m to midnight with appropriate music. Afterward the Youth Fellowship will visit city homes to sing carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Grimm
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Thomasville Man A J Hudson Jr Dies at Home
A J Hudson Jr 26 of 305 Fife Street died unexpectedly at his residence in Thomasville after a years long decline. He worked as a post office clerk and previously as traffic manager for Standard Chair. He chaired local Junior Chamber and led Boy and Sea Scouts. Survived by wife Hilda, son Gary, mother, and two sisters, with funeral Friday at First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
A. J. Hudson, Jr
Fife Street
Standard Chair Company
Junior Chamber of Commerce
The
Sea Scouts
East Main Street
James Conrad Firm Employees Given Christmas Party
Officials and employees of James Conrad Realtors were entertained at a Christmas party at the Asia cafe last night. Fred Sheetz presided as toastmaster for about 15 people and their spouses, with short talks and employee bonuses. Gifts were exchanged and Mr. Conrad received a gift from the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conrad
Asia Cafe
Fred Sheetz
Mr. Conrad
Civic Club Donation Boosts Local Fund Drive
The High Point zone club donated 300 to the Empty Stocking Fund raised from a basketball game between High Point college and Batman All-Stars of Greensboro. N L Garner reports the fund remains short of its goal though progress continues with ongoing contributions through year’s start. Total contributions reach 3711.18 with many local groups and individuals listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Zone Club
High Point College
Batman All-Stars
Greensboro
N. L. Garner
Garner
David
Joe Rawley
Robert Jr
William Bites
Wbaedes
A. M. Rankin, Jr
Young Adult Fellowship
Main St
CRM
von di
Tommye Stanton
Pentagon Club
Cy, Betsy
Ginny Gray
Hobart M. Bryant
Betsy Jane
Business and
Professional Women’s Club
Oak View
H. P
Re. P. Golied
Wesley
Wesley Memorial Church
Nash Dealer Receives Second 10-Point Service Award
Davis-Pruett Motor Company Inc. of High is honored with Nash Motors 10-point bronze plaque for outstanding customer service and operations. J. Frank Davis and P. B. Pruett accepted the award from C. D. Durden as all staff were recognized with the Nash crest for meeting top dealer standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash Motors
Davis-Pruett Motor Company Inc
High Point
J. Frank Davis
P. B. Pruett
Davis- Pruett Motor Company, Inc
C. D. Durden
Detroit
Nash
Durden
Davis-Pruitt Motor Company, Inc
10 Point
Girl Scouts Present Christmas Pageant Tonight
Girl Scout troop No. 10 will present a Christmas pageant and a parents' party at 7 30 p m with Mrs James Saunders as scout leader The Children's Christmas gram Sing We All Noel is scheduled for Friday at 6 30 Mr Harold Surratt Sunday School superintendent will lead the program A candle light sunrise service is set for Christmas day The pastor Fred W Rockett will preach The eleven o'clock service will include Holy Communion with a sermon on The Glory of a Christian Life The pastor and congregation invite the public to all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 10
James Saunders
Harold Surratt
Fred W. Rockett
Board Arced To Delay Draft
A registrant notified of his 1-4 classification adds a Christmas postscript asking the Draft Board to delay handling cases until after the holidays so that other eligible youths may also have a merry Christmas. The note is addressed to Draft Board 42 in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board 42
High Point
Draft Board
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Alexander Native
Alexander County
Omer
Florence Hillard Pierce
Stoney Point
Melrose Hosiery
Mount Nebo Baptist Church
Cc. O. Pierce
C. Williard Pierce
Thomas Pierce
Statesville
Ray Pierce
Patterson
N. J
Edna Pierce
E. L. Moser
Koonce
Pickett Street
Taylorsville
Otto Johnson
Weather Man
Associated Press
Jaycees
Carols
Heart of St
Paper Boys
High Point News
Adams Millis Company
Welfare Department
Fred Teague
Jr. Red Cross
High Point Post Office
First Methodist
James Conrad Firm
Civic Club
Nash Dealer
Girl Scouts
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