Fire Routs Merchandise in Denton Blaze at Howell Harrison Land
A grass fire on Howell Harrison land near the rail line spread to a wooden warehouse and nearby residence on Salisbury Street. Quick citizen action saved the Harrison home while firefighters battled the blaze around 3 PM Monday, with sparks causing further caution nearby.
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Denton
Howell Harrison
Denton High School
Appalachian State Teachers College
Denton Post
American Legion
Woman's Club
A.S.T.C
Sara Harrison
D.H.S
Chian
Myrtle Holdaway Clark Dies in Thomasville
Mrs Myrtle Holdaway Clark 40 died at home in Thomasville. Survived by four sisters Mrs Woodard New London RFD 2 Mrs Arthur Wyatt North Wilkesboro Mrs Etta Loyd Lodi Va and Seamore Roberson La mar W Va. Three brothers Jas Re are of Johnson City Tenn and Arlie and Spencer Holdaway of Lodi Va. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Myrtle Clark Thomasville
Myrtle Holdaway Clark
Woodard
New London
Arthur Wyatt
North Wilkesboro
Etta Loyd
Lodi
Seamore
Roberson
Lamar
W. Va
Jas- Re
Johnson City
Enn
Arlie and
Spencer Holdaway
Shuping To Speak At Legion Meeting In Thomasville
THOMASVILLE N C Shuping Jr of Greensboro will address a meeting of the American Legion Legionnaires and Auxiliary from Lexington Denton and Thomasville to discuss rehabilitation funds and quotas. The county rehabilitation quota is 1800 with Thomasville承担 609.50, Denton 308.20, Lexington 696.90, and Reds 197.80.
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Thomasville
C. le Shuping, Jr
Greensboro
Ameruping
State Americanism Committee
Lexington
Denton
High Pointer On Trial For Manslaughter
High Point truck driver Jos aged 25 faces three counts of manslaughter after a wreck on U S Highway 311 near Salem. Victims include Fount William Breedle 24 and his daughter Fount Jr. Clerk J A Rousseau of Wilkesboro presides. glycerine mention appears garbled.
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Winston . Salem
Jos
Terrell Drive
High Point
Salem
U. S. Highway 311
William Breedle
inston-Salem
Fount
J. A. Rousseau
Wilkesboro
UNC Brother Receives Poetry Honor At New York Banquet
Terrence Memorial prize honors local woman’s brother Prof. Charles Mares Eaton of Winston-Salem for Shadow the Solana. Awarded $100 by Poetry Society of America at its New York banquet, following critical praise and other awards. Eaton holds AB from UNC, MA from Princeton.
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University of
Winston-Salem
Eaton
The
University
Princeton
Puer
Men in Service News Highlight Local Troop Movements
Service notices list PVT William Edward Johnson in Korea with the Signal Corps, PFC Thurman training as an Air Force technician at Warren AFB Wyoming, PVT James Harry Dotson 19, MSGT Lawrence Dennis and wife in Dennis, 610 Kearns Street, Vernon Melton torpedo man’s mate second class on four day liberty in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Captain Charles W. Horton stationed in government service with dentistry practice prior to service.
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William Edward Johnson
Signal Corps
Korea
Ohrison
Virginia Perry
Pfc Thurman
S. McKenzie
Monroest
U.S.A.F Technical School
Warren Air Force Base
Wyoming
James Harry Dotson
A. W. Dotson
Lawrence
Dennis
Cnet
Dillard
Charles W. Horton
Charles Horton
Man Street
Horton Prders
Hig Point
W. W. Horton
Church Street
High Point
Marine Corps League Will Meet Tomorrow
The High Point Thomasville Detachment of the Marine Corps League will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Guilford County Building. A business meeting will be held and new members will be initiated. Non members who are ex Marines or detached Naval personnel are invited to attend.
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High Point
Thomasville
Marine Corps League
Guilford County
Theft of Tools Reported From Construction Site
The theft of tools valued at 90 dollars from a project near Melrose Hosiery Mill off Kivett Drive was reported to Sher by foreman J C Shannon. Missing items include wrenches pliers drills hammers hacksaws and various other tools. The loss was only discovered this morning. India Iran Turkey and Yugoslavia are cited as the world s four principal opium producing countries.
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Melrose
Kivett Drive
Sherit
J. C. Shannon
Shannon
India
Iran
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Turner Seeks Reelection to North Carolina House
Tom Turner announces candidacy for the North Carolina House of Representatives. A veteran elected in 1931 and again in 1943 and 1951, he cites four past sessions and his work on efficient government, anti pollution efforts, and ABC election advocacy for Greensboro. He is a World War II veteran and a University of North Carolina Law School graduate.
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Yas
House Representatives
North Carolina General Assembly
General Assembly
Turner
ABC
Greensboro
University of North
Schools Asked To Help With Blood Program
Red Cross officials plan a bloodmobile visit here next Monday and Tuesday with a school solicitation letter sent to students and teachers. The drive will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with participation expected from Melrose Mills, Plymouth Hosiery, Full Fashion, and Marsh etc. A note mentions buses and cars must operate continuously at high temperatures up to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Red Cross
Charlotte Man Joins High Point College Board
Brookshire, 46, of Charlotte, chosen to serve a four year term on the High Point College board beginning 1956. A University of class of 1927 graduate, he spent early years in building contracting and since 1932 has been executive partner in Engineering Sales Company. He is married to Edith Mitchell and has two children. Brookshire holds church and civic roles including Sunday School superintendent and Board of Stewards, and serves with the United College as vice president eastern North Carolina board Educa tion, plus membership in the North Carolina Society of Engineers.
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Tng
Brookshire
Edith Mitchell
Charlotte
Carolyn
Stanford, Jr
Stewards
United College
Eastern North Carolina “Board Education
Sidkemacaraeee
Evan Enginers
North Carolina Society of Engineers
Thomasville Youth Acquitted In Rape Case
A 19-year-old Thomasville resident was found not guilty after a two hour trial in which Betty Roles and Vernell Myers testified that Dennis attacked them during a car ride through Davidson and Guilford counties. The case details were presented to about 300 spectators.
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Thomasville
Recorder
Dennis
Betty Roles
Carrolina Ave
Vernell Myers
Lourt Dennis
Davidson County
Guilford County
Community notices and club meetings reported
Rev F R Mason to sing at 8 p m at St Matthews Church. The Professional Men's Club met with H L Forbes presiding. H Lemon heads a committee. Basketball tonight at 8 p m at St Matthews Holiness Church on Taylor Street. Ever Ready Club to meet at Nora Bynum's home on Day Street Thursday at 8 p.m.
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F. R. Mason
St. M. Erch
H. L. Forbes
H. Lemon
St. Matthews Holiness Church
Taylor Street
Nora Bynum
Day Street
York case details clouded by former associates and witnesses
York testified he worked for Smith until 1949 when he started a bank with W. C. Coble. Coble and two ex‑Smith henchmen, now in a state prison camp, may testify. Greensboro police said they saw Adams receive whisky from Officer Tillman, supporting York’s charges. The four accused officers deny protecting lottery operations from 1944 to 1950. Judge Press ordered the room cleared and signaled a possible night session. Quick freezing and thawing damage plants in winter.
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York
Smith
W. C. Coble
Coble
Greensboro
J. H. Adams
Adams
L. H. Tillman
Tillman
Press
City Finance Chief Addresses Civitan Club on Budget
High Point's finance chief H. L. Crowe spoke to the Civitan Club on the city budget now faced by the council. The $3.5 million plan relies on taxes for less than one third and funds operations through fees contributions and interest. The meeting covered debt service and how the city allocates funds to fit needs and maintain financial stability.
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H. L. Crowe
Can Ee
Carolina
Charlotte
Durham
Arnold ‘Culler
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Reynolds
Civitan
Raleigh
Stewart Stone
Joe Stamps
Authority on Gas To Address Meeting
B R Ca, manager of the Charlotte, will speak at a meeting about natural gas. His talk will outline estimated gas production and refining prospects and related general information.
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B. R. Ca
The
Charlotte
Bus Stations Receive High Ratings in Local Report
High Point and Thomasville bus stations earned a perfect score in a recent transit evaluation. The report praises cleanliness safety and punctuality signaling strong service quality across the two hubs.
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High Point
Thomasville
Pastor urges Sears store on Tate Park site
Dr. A B Conrad former pastor telephoned The Enterprise to endorse a Sears and Roebuck store at the Tate Park Elm Street School site for the church. He argued the church has ample room and that Sears offer meets the church’s needs, saying the welfare of the Baptist church is at heart.
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A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
The
Enterprise
Sears and Roebuck
Tate Park
Elm Street
Sears
Baptist Church
Local Police Watch For Escapee Jordan Shelby
Local authorities issued a watch for escaped inmate Jordan Shelby formerly of 1409 Leonard Street. Police note the suspect is considered dangerous and ask residents to report sightings to the station.
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Jordan Shelby
Ebb Degree
Leonard Street
More High Pointers Due Refunds on Their Taxes
The list of persons due refunds on their 1944 federal tax returns continues from Collector Edwin Gill's Greensboro office. Names include Joseph T. McMillan, Mary Stinson Michael, Charles G. Miles, Robert and Florence Montgomery, James Moore, Peggie Moore, Flora Morgan, Johnnie Nelson, and Ruby Noland. Other local refunds cover Esther Me Thomasville, James Me Miller Thomasville, Harrison Mills Lexington, Julia Minton Thomasville, Ruby Carrina Nance Thomasville, James R. Nelson Asheboro, A E Osborne Carolina Panel Co., and Margaret Osborne Thomasville.
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Edwin Gill
Greensboro
Gill Ae
Joseph T. McMillan
Mary Stinson Michael
West Green
Charles G. Miles
Robert and Florence Montgomery
James Moore
Eccles
Peggie Moore
Tudor
Flora Morgan
C. E. Morgan
York Machine Shop
Johnnie Nelson
High Point
Ruby Noland
Walker
Esther G. Me
Thomasville
James Me- Miller
Harrison’ Mills
Lexington
Julia Minton
Ruby Carrina Nance
RFD 2
James R
Dorothea Nelson
Asheboro
A. E. Osborne
Carolina Panel Co., Inc
Ton, and
Osborne
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Legion
Forst
Prof
Charles Eaton
Tom Turner
Ronald William Davis
Wilmington
District Monthly Court of Honor
New Hanover Superior Court Room
Willis S. Davis
S. Lester Davis
Charlotte Man
High Point College
Stanford
KR. Brookshire
Westinghouse
Rose Furniture CO
City Finance
Civitans
First Baptist
Tate
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