Officials to Pick Branch P.O. Site
High Point officials near choice of a West End branch post office site to relieve congestion at the S. Main Street main office. Emerywood boxes are arriving and a technician will install them. real estate inspectors will decide whether to lease or build a new West End unit between West End and Ward Street on English Street.
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High Point
S. Main St
N. Main St
West End
Big Central
Walter York
Emerywood
Post Office Department
York
Atlanta
Ward St
English St
T and T Club To Install Officers
The High Point Traffic and Transportation Club will hold its fifteenth annual meeting at the Plantation Club Tuesday night as a Ladies Night with about 300 attending. New officers for 1956 will be inducted, James P. Ehret as president and O R Harrell as vice president, with T C Kirkman retiring to chair the board.
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High Point Traffic and Transportation Club
Plantation Club
High Point and
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Atlanta
Philadelphia
T. C. Kirkman
James P. Ehret
O. R. Harrell
J. T. Bruton
J. R. Crater
W. E. King
I. B. Dunn
F. X. Schmidley
L. B. Dutton
H. D. Minnis
P. V. Kirkman
William Black
Prayer for Today by Kirby Page
A devotional prayer urging focus on right relationships over material gain. It asks God to reveal that happiness lies beyond accumulation and to live in Christlike fellowship with God, others, and one’s higher self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Christ
Amen
Kirby Page
la Habra
Calif
Five Injured In Accident Near Colfax
Two A T and three Greensboro workers were injured when four cars collided near Colfax just after midnight. Troy Hall 21 of Canton in poor condition at Winston-Salem hospital. Ruby Jenkins 21 from Jamestown in fair condition also at Winston-Salem hospital. W A Pardue R S Spivey Jr and Everett Brooks of Hennis Freight Lines were slightly injured when their car burst into flames after overturning. Patrolman H J Crouse said two cars collided head on then were struck by two others. Two cars were total losses and one severely damaged.
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Greensboro
A&t College
Colfax
Troy Hall
Canton
Winston-Salem
Ruby Jenkins
A&t
Jamestown
W. A. Pardue
R. S. Spivey Jr
Everett Brooks
Hennis Freight Lines
inston-Salem
Eas
H. J. Crouse
Driver cited after drunken driving in Ashe Street crash
Wallace Lee Spencer 26 of Richardson Street faces a drunken driving charge after his car struck a parked truck and bounced it 20 feet into a utility pole in the 600 block of Ashe Street at 12:15 a.m. Damage to the car was about $400 and to the truck $200. Spencer was unhurt. A separate crash on Lindsay Street left Clint H. Freeman uninjured after his car hit a pole.
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Ashe St
Wallace Lee Spencer
Richardson St
At End
Clint H. Freeman
Grimes St
Lindsay St
Scout Troop 26 Holds Annual Breakfast Misaligned Mass
Scout Troop 26 sponsored by Immaculate Heart of Mary Church held its second annual Father and Son Communion Breakfast after Mass celebrated by Rev. Father Thomas R. Walsh. Forty one scouts and fathers attended. Richard Hubbard is scoutmaster. The troop plans a Feb 16 inspection marking its second full year. The troupe earned the Jwharrie Councilor of Honor banner in its first year for leading in advancement and attendance.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Thomas R. Walsh
Richard Hubbard
Jwharrie
Jwharrie Councilor of
Germans Tour U S Furniture Plants On Eight Week Visit
Six West Berlin furniture industry representatives touring the United States visit Tomlinson's plant in High Point and will tour Thomasville Chair Co in Thomasville before a Washington stop. They base in Winston-Salem during a Piedmont tour and plan conferences with industry groups and officials to share findings with West German manufacturers.
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A. W. Dunbar
Tomlinson
High Point
West Berlin
Tomlinson's
Thomasville Chair Co
Thomasville
Washington
Wednesay
Winston-Salem
Piedmont North Carolina
United States
Woman Given Sentence In Workhouse
A local white woman, Sallie Rowan Gibson, 29, of S Main Street, received a six month term at the county workhouse for riding with two Negro men. Judge Archie Myatt said she drove a car owned by Frank Strong of Whitsett. The trio faced charges of violating prohibition laws. a small quantity of white whisky was thrown from the vehicle when stopped.
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Archie Myatt
Sallie Rowan Gibson
S. Main St
Frank Strong
Whitsett
Strong
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Sarah Floyd
Mrs Sarah Ellen Snyder Floyd 87 widow of J Merkerson Floyd died Friday evening in Daniels Rest Home Churchland after a three week illness. Funeral services were at Hopewell Methodist Church Trinity Sunday at 3 pm officiated by Rev B S Lyndon with pallbearers Howard Floyd Charles Lee Floyd Cicero Floyd Beeson Floyd Paul Floyd and Everett Miller. Interment in the family plot church cemetery.
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Sarah Floyd Thomasville
Sarah Ellen Snyder Floyd
J. Merkerson Floyd
Route
Trinity
Hopewell Methodist Church
B. S. Lyndon
Howard Floyd
Charles Lee Floyd
Cicero Floyd
Beeson Floyd
Paul Floyd
Everett Miller
Vine
Daniels Rest
Battle Lines Drawn in Davidson Beer Wine Vote
Davidson County faces a Feb 28 vote on whether beer and wine can be sold legally after a bid for a special election. Drys plan ads while Wet supporters mobilize churches and ministerial groups in Thomasville and Lexington to urge registration and turnout. The election was upheld after a prior injunction was denied by Judge Walter Johnson, with appeals noted but unlikely before the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Davidson County
Davidson
Lexington
J. Marie Grant
Ray F. Swink
Diry
Wet
Beerwine
County Elects Board
Superior Court
Jesse Green
Alma Grubb
Green
Grubb
Elections Board
Walter Johnson
22Nd Judicial District
State Supreme Court
County Ministerial Association
Entry Theft Charge Filed Against Man
A 43 year old man, J C Collins of Fairview Street, faces breaking and entering larceny and receiving charges after a weekend burglary. Police say the crime occurred early Sunday and that $2,000 bond was set for a preliminary hearing Friday.
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J. C. Collins
Fairview St
John Etheridge
W. Willis St
Collins
Municipal Rt. Smearton Degenerie Jr
Negro
Hulda St
Degenrere
Roosevelt McKenzie
McKenzie
Leonard St
EU- Little
S. Wrenn St
Clifford Navy
Navy
State Magazine Editor To Speak At Rotary Event
Thomasville item notes Carl Goerch associate editor of State magazine Raleigh will speak at the Rotary Club Ladies Night Band at the Woman's Club Friday at 7 p.m. Goerch also hosts Carolina Chats on Sunday radio broadcasts and serves on State Magazine staff.
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Thomasville
Carl Goerch
State Magazine
Raleigh
Rotary Club
Friay
Woman's Club
Goerch
G. E. Whitten
Carolina
Hinson Leaves City Post for Two Weeks on Air Force Duty
City Manager T. E. Hinson begins a two week active duty period with the U S Air Force and serves as a reserve colonel. He is stationed at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi and will resume duties in his city role on February 25.
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Hinson
Air Force
T. E. Hinson
U. S. Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Keesler Air Force Base
Miss
Detective Shoots Self After Puppy Incident in Detroit
Detroit police detective Charles Searle with 36 years service is hospitalized with a foot injury after shooting himself while cleaning his pistol. A cocker spaniel puppy reportedly grabbed his leg prompting the accidental discharge.
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Detroit
Charles Searle
Mrs Elizabeth E Young 81 dies in High Point
Mrs Elizabeth E Betty Young 81 of 1307 Thissell Street died at High Point Memorial Hospital Sunday morning after years of declining health and a week in hospital. Born February 10 1875 in Yadkin County she taught in Stokes County before moving to High Point in 1905. She was a charter member of Saint Marys Episcopal Church and widow of William E Young. Surviving are two daughters a stepson two brothers a sister four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the residence with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Elizabeth E
Betty) Young
Thissell St
High Point Memorial Hospital
Yadkin County
Albert H
Angelin Rierson Samuel
Stokes County
High Point
Professor Woodruff
Germanton
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
William E. Young
Eva Young
J. R. Hutchison
Greensboro
C. E. Young
Winston-Salem
J. W
A. P. Samuel
Neely Meredith
William P. Price
Oakwood Cemetery
Driver and Owner Charged After 80 MPH By-Pass Run
Justin Baldwin 27 driving and Avery C. Varnadore 32 owner, both sailors based at a Maryland Naval air station, were charged after the car was clocked at 80 mph on the by-pass. Baldwin charged with speeding and Varnadore with aiding and abetting. Each posted $200 bond for Municipal Court March 5.
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Highway Patrol
Justin Baldwin
Avery C. Varnadore
Baldwin
Maryland Naval Air Station
Break-In Probe at Busy Bee Cafe in Thomasville
Thomasville police investigate a break-in at Busy Bee Cafe on Church Street discovered early Friday morning. The case lists $6.50 missing and 15 to 20 car ries. Johnny Edward Michael, 19, Lexington Route 3, was arrested Friday on speeding reckless driving and operating a car with an altered muffler, bond set at $300 pending docket.
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Thomasville
Busy Bee
Church St
Johnny Edward Michael
Route 3
Lexington
Michael
Recorder's Court
J P Highfill Succumbs To Heart Attack
James Pinkney Highfill 72 died after a heart attack Saturday in High Point Memorial Hospital He was a Rockingham County native who moved to High Point 29 years ago and worked in textiles and veneers He was a Ward Street Methodist Church member Survivors include wife Etta Lou Loving Highfill three daughters two sons ten grandchildren seven great grandchildren Funeral services set for 3 p m Tuesday at Ward Street Methodist Church burial in Flora Garden Park Cemetery
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James Pinkney Highfill
High Point Memorial Pital
Rockingham County
Ward St
Joyce 62 Dies Unexpectedly at Home in Asheboro
S H Joyce 62 of Route 4 Asheboro died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at home. A retired farmer born in Stokes County he lived in Asheboro 15 years and was survived by six daughters and five sons plus 21 grandchildren. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 30 pm at Huldah Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery.
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Asheboro
S. H. Joyce
Stokes County
Pearl Patterson
Worth‘ville
Alma Jean Cockman
Seagrove
Mae Gibson
Ee Point
Hallie Neal
Patsy Brown
Robbins
Geraldine Purvis
Reid Joyce
High Point
Crime Prevention Observance kicks off with Judge Gatling address
Willard I Gatling judge of the Mecklenburg Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court will speak at the High Point Exchange Club as National Crime Prevention Week begins. The event includes local and national sponsors now in its ninth year. Guests include Mayor Covington and several city officials. Further week activities feature open house at the police station model aviation and School Day with speakers at city schools.
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Willard I. Gatling
Juvenil Court of Charlotte
Mecklenberg
High Point Exchange Club
Judge Gatling
Charlotte
Association of Civic Clubs
Kiwanis Club
Boy Scouts of Mecklenburg Co
National Council of Juvenile Court
Charlotte Mental Health Association
Charlotte Speakers Bureau
Charlotte Adult Education Council
Civil Defense Association For
George Covington
Walter Crissman
C. C. Stoker
Horace Kornegay
Frank Fairchild
Herman Burrows
Love
Thursay
Forecaster Predicts Dry Valentine for Piedmont Area
The weatherman posted a Valentine forecast for Piedmont residents promising no rain before Wednesday. The five day outlook is not yet ready but tonight will be fair with little temperature change and increasing clouds tomorrow. Daytime high around 55, low 32 tonight, then 58 tomorrow. last night’s low was 31.
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Piedmont Area
Burial services for Charlie Surrett at Hayworth Methodist Church
Charlie C. Surrett 65 of 226 Willowbrook St High Point died at home shortly after 7 am from declining health. He worked 17 years at Triangle Hosiery Mill and was born Nov 24 1890 in Flat Rock. Survived by wife Bertha 3 daughters 3 sons 13 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren 2 sisters 1 brother. Funeral Wednesday at 3:30 pm at Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church with interment in Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
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Charlie C. Surrett
Willowbrook St
Triangle Hosiery Mill
Mr. Surrett
Flat Rock
John P
Hattie Anders Surrett
High Point
Union
D. C
Triangle Ho
Ella Freeman
Annie Hames
S. C
E. B. Surrett
Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church
W. C. Levin
M. C. Connor
Mrs. Luther 71 Dies at Home on Roy Street
Clarinda Warner Luther 71 widow of A L Luther died at her High Point home on 1205 Roy St after two years of illness. Born February 18 1884 in Randolph County she lived in High Point since 1925. Surviving sons Albert Gray Arlinda Henry Clay Luther daughters Alberta Underwood and L W Chandler sisters Lizzie Hill and Will Callicutt. Funeral services set for Chapel Hill Methodist Church Denton with Rev Elgin Doby and Rev Terrell officiating. Interment in family plot.
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Clarinda Warner Luther
A. L. Luther
Roy St
Albert Gray
Arlinda
Henry Clay Luther
High Point
Alberta Underwood
L. W. Chandler
Lizzie Hill
Denton
Will Callicutt
Abner
Chapel Hill Methodist Church
Elgin Doby
Thomasville
Mr. Terrell
Boy Hurt In Gun Mishap
The 14 year old William Jarrell Jr of 1112 Ferndale Dr was wounded when a 30 30 rifle discharged at the home of Ralph Nance 715 Chestnut St during a visit. He stood with the rifle muzzle up and says he fainted. He was taken to the hospital with injuries to both hands and remained hospitalized.
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William Jarrell Jr
Ferndale Dr
Ralph Nance
Chestnut St
Young Jarrell
Nance
George S. Robichaux
Wellington St
Jarrell
Robichaux
Ichaux
Mrs Higgins 96 Dies in Thomasville Home
Mrs. Alice Bradford Higgins, 96, died at Daniels Rest Home at 6 20 AM after a two year illness. Born July 23 1869 in Yancey County she lived in Yancey and Rutherford counties most of her life. Surviving include two daughters Mrs Bruce Smith Spruce Pine and Mrs Daniel Ferguson Thomasville and sons Perry Williams Spindle and Columbus Higgins Rutherfordton. Funeral from Mrs Ferguson’s home Tuesday at 9 0 oclock with Melvin Hill Cemetery burial.
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Thomasville
Alice Bradford Higgins
Daniels Rest
Yancey County
Irvin Bradford
Emaline Ias Bradford
Yancey
Rutherford
Daniel D. Ferguson
Hinkle St
Thomensville
Higgins
Brethren
Spindale
Jonathan Williams
Bruce Smith
Spruce Pine
Perry Williams
Grant D. Higgins
Columbus Higgins
Rutherfordton
Perry Bradford
Beelog
Ferguson
Melvin Hill
Former High Point Resident Dies in Crash
Lieutenant J. E. McHugh Jr., former High Point resident, died in a crash during a regular training flight. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McHugh, formerly lived at 406 Flint St. in High Point before moving to Mobile, Alabama. Funeral details were not learned here, rites expected to be held in Mobile.
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J. E. McHugh Jr
Berat Ra
McHugh
J. E. McHugh
Flint St
Mobile
Ala
High Point
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P.O
T&t Club
James Ehret
N. Main Baptist
Tom D. Gullat
Worth C. Grant
Japan
N. Main Baptist Church
Gullat
Werner Enders
Wilhelm Krieger
Kurt Schmidt
Hans Osterloh
Klaus Stenzel
Bernhard Volck
Rotary
W. E. Young
J. P. Highfill
Rt. 4
Charlie Surrett
Luther
Roy Street
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