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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1961
Page
16
J Welch Harriss, prominent High Point financier and civic figure, is profiled for his wide range of community involvement from Duke University trusteeship to YMCA leadership. The piece details his family roots in High Point, educational background, wartime service, and extensive contributions to hospitals, libraries, music organizations, and the local YWCA building project.
Eddie Singleton, 29, of Furlough Street, arrested on a charge of larceny after allegedly stealing a door key and 50 cents from Mrs. Mary Tyson of Hobson Street. Value of money and property estimated at $1.25. Bond set at $100. Another report: Olaf G. McCroskey, 34, of Welch Drive, charged with reckless driving and giving a false police report after a collision on Triangle Lake Road and a later alleged hit on a trailer valued at $15, with $300 damage to his car. A second larceny charge: Charlie Goodrum, 62, of W. Russell Street, accused of taking a package of razor blades from Kroger. bond $0. Henderson McCoy, 29, of Taylor Street, charged with assault and battery on his wife. bond $100. Abraham Parson, 2, of Tate Street, to be tried in Domestic Relations Court on charges of refusing to support two illegitimate children. Complainant: Tommie Mae Ingram.
Joseph H Hodgen 67 of Rt 4 Jamestown was reported in satisfactory condition at High Point Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car at the Washington and Wrenn streets intersection yesterday afternoon. The vehicle operated by James Lilly 83 Radford Street ran a red light according to a patrolman, while Lilly claims a green light. The Washington Wrenn intersection has seen several pedestrian accidents, including a fatality involving Maranda F Lawson 63 who died after being struck while crossing in a marked crosswalk.
James Hart of High Point High School has been chosen as one of North Carolina’s two student representatives to the Williamsburg Student Burgesses, a four day event at Colonial Williamsburg. James Hart is an all A student and Eagle Scout with extensive sports and leadership roles. James boedicker of Riv er Road High Point awarded a $700 agricultural scholarship to North Carolina State College through Smith Douglass Co. Inc. He plans to study agricultural engineering as a freshman, with prior involvement in Beta Club and Boys State.
Lilly J L W of Kinston was elected to the North Carolina Conference council of the Methodist Youth Fellow ship at High Point College. He is active in campus ministries, a member of Keappa Chi Fraternity, and recipient of the Roy Ster-Parker Scholarship. Lilly serves as program chair and has held multiple leadership roles in Methodist youth groups. He is a native of Kinston and son of Mr and Mrs J L W Lilly.
In Thomasville a man identified as an over eighty resident was arrested at home on assault charges following a family dispute near Everhart Lake. His wife Mary Edwards alleged he beat her with a boot while counter accusations were also filed. Nearby incidents included a 43-year-old Raymond Nelson charged with assaulting his wife and a separate arrest of a New Cat Road resident for beating and choking a spouse. Police treated Josie Fine who suffered gasping injuries. she was hospitalized and later released. The subject, believed to be over 80, is connected to prior hospital treatment.
Bobby Parrish told Senior Speakers Club members that independence must resist state control. John Eshelman spoke on how to care for speakers and Robert Horney described battles to dilute House Rules Committee authority. It was the first full program for the new group.
Cy Radcliffe former Des Moines Register newsman and Idaho farm implement business retiree speaks to High Point Executive Club on What In The World's Going On Monday Feb 20. He has WWI Air Force service and recent East and Iron Curtain observing trip. He compares European Asian labor and production with American labor and offers recommendations.
Fire department reports 124 alarms last month up from December with total loss on buildings and contents at 23020 versus 12181 a year earlier. Fire calls totaled 461 of 124 alarms, with 23 miscellaneous and three false alarms. Building fires numbered 13, crush or grass fires six, rubbish fires near buildings five, vacant lot rubbish two, and 14 car fires. Oil burners caused 21 fires, lamps and stoves eight. Other causes include chimneys seven, electric motors seven, miscellaneous five, grease four, gas four, careless smoking three, soot in chimneys one, sparks on roofing one, defective heaters one, combustibles near heaters one, starting fires with kerosene or gasoline one, defective wiring two, spontaneous ignition one, machinery sparks one. Of 52 fires investigated, 43 accidental and nine undetermined.
Legion Post 87 of the American Legion surpassed its 1961 membership incentive goal. Clarence C. Boyan, Post Commander, received a congratulatory letter from Nash McKee, State Adjutant, acknowledging the membership chairman and Post officers. Marvin Burton of Charlotte, A.C. Department Commander, praised local past efforts.
In Thomasville a local doctor reported Edward Belle 27 of High Street is jailed on a second degree assault charge after allegedly setting his infant son Eddie on a hot stove. Neighbors said the child, 1, suffered burns to the buttocks and legs. Belle was arrested after a report by a neighbor and police say the incident occurred last weekend with the burns discovered the next day. No bond was set pending further investigation.
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