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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1949

Page

10

National Brotherhood Plans Outlined at Meeting Here

Local observance for National Brotherhood week February 2027 and a round table to cooperate with the National Conference on Christians and Jews were discussed in Rev. Kenneth Goodson’s First Methodist church offices. Attendees included Margaret Cuddy Rabbi William Gold A J Dodge S Setel Bob Rankin Leo Craig and Rev Goodson with Rankin Setel and Dodge named co chairmen for the High Point round table. Speakers Rev Bert Allen Rabbi Phillip Frankel and Dr Mark Depp will address students and the public February 24 with sessions at William Penn high school junior high school senior high school and a WHPE radio informal discussion followed by a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting.

National Brotherhood National Conference On Christians and Jews Kenneth Goodson First Methodist Church Margaret Cuddy William Gold A. J. Dodge S. Setel Bob Rankin Leo Craig Rev. Goodson Rankin Setel Dodge Cuthbert Allen Belmont Abbey College Phillip Frankel Temple Beth-El Charlotte Mark Depp Centenary Methodist Church Winston- Salem William Penn High School WHPE Junior Chamber of Commerce

Third Morals Count Against Local Resident

Betty Scruggs a 19 year old local resident was held on a third moral count in default of $200 bond after being released recently on moral charges. She was arrested on immoral vagrancy for loitering with no visible means of support while under bond for false registration and occupying a room for immoral purposes. Previous arrests occurred on Friday February 11.

Betty Scruggs Elm Street

Martin Defends Frank Graham In House Speech

Rep L H Martin of Davidson County defended President Frank P. Graham of the Greater University of North Carolina in the North Carolina House after circulars from Washington attacked him. Martin condemned the anonymous attack as beneath a high toned Christian gentleman and drew applause.

Martin Frank Graham House Raleigh iPi L. H. Martin Davidson County Frank P. Graham University of North Carolina Washington Dr. Graham F. Edward Heron Louisiana Congress The Graham North Carolina

Argument Lands Negro Woman in Local Jail

Allie Mae Crawford of 2001 t Green Street struck coworker Aret Alston with a shoe during a laundry argument this morning. Police jailed Crawford briefly before releasing her under $100 bond.

Allie Mae Crawford T Green Street Aret Alston

Fights Last Night by Associated Press

In Providence Ottie Graham outpointed Johnny Cesario. In New York J T Ross stopped Randy Brown. In Newark Tami Mauriello outpointed Jimmy Helden. In Washington D C Denny Petro stopped Corky Rogers. In Miami Jack Burke stopped Toby Reid. Texas leads all states with over 16,430 miles of railroads.

Providence Ottie Graham Philadelphia Johnny Cesario Boston New York St. Nicholas J. T. Ross San Jose Randy Brown Mt. Vernon N. Y Newark Tami Mauriello Jimmy Helden Elizabeth N. J Washington D. C Denny Petro Corky Rogers Englewood Miami Jack Burke Pittsburgh Toby Reid Jacksonville Texas

Button Heavy Favorite In Paris Skating Event

The world figure skating championships open in Paris with 53 skaters from 11 nations. Two new champions will be crowned as defending women and pairs champions do not compete. Dick Button of Englewood New Jersey is the overwhelming favorite to win the men’s title.

Paris Dick Button Englewood N. J Davos Switzerland

First Methodist Board Meets Wednesday Night

The board of education of the First Methodist church meets Wednesday at 7 30 in the ladies parlor with J W Snotherly presiding. A mid week chapel hour follows at 8 30 in Burgess Memorial chapel featuring a message by Kenneth Goodson and music by the choir directed by Carl G N Cronstedt with Mrs T E Strickland as accompanist.

Board of Education The First Methodist Church J. W. Snotherly Burgess Memorial Chapel Kenneth Goodson Carl G. N. Cronstedt T. E. Strickland

Allen Jay hosts Stokesdale in Guilford county league

Allen Jay high school basketball hosts Stokesdale in Guilford county conference play. The doubleheader begins with the Jayvee game at 6 30 p m followed by the girls at 7 30 p m and the boys to finish. It is the last regular circuit test for both teams before the Greensboro pairing meeting tomorrow to set tournament pairings.

Allen Jay Stokesdale Guilford County Greensboro

Deaths And Funerals Kernersville Resident John Wood

John Pancoe Wood 77 of Kernersville Rt.1 Abbots Creek died yesterday afternoon after a three day illness. Born February 10 1872 in Surry County he was a farmer and a former move from Surry to Abbots Creek 23 years ago. Survived by wife America Hudson five sons and six daughters including Burley Oscar Ernest Dillard Gilmer Ethel and others. two brothers L C Wood Mallory Wood. 34 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services set for tomorrow at Abbott's Creek Baptist Church with with state from 2 to 3 and interment in church cemetery.

Kernersville John Pancoe Wood Kernersville Rt. 1 Abbote’s Creek Mr. Wood Surry County Silas Mary Stranger Wood Abbott’s Creek America Hudson Hamilton Street Church of Christ Ralph Mahe High Point Coy Hampton Thomasville L. C. Wood Yadkin County Mallory Wood Forsyth County Abbott's Creek Baptist Church W. E. McGilvry B. A. Mitchell W. V. Willard

Death notices Mrs Sallie H Nance

Mrs. Sallie H Nance 72 of 508 Jones Street widow of Ben F Nance died at a local hospital after a six week illness. Services were at Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church led by Rev J Paul Hill with burial in Russell Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Randolph County. Pallbearers: Earl Cecil Ben F Cecil John Coble James Allred Thurman Allred Marvin Laughlin. Floral tributes carried by Dorcas Bible Class. Mixed quartet and organist provided music. Body placed in church one hour before service.

Sallie H. Nance Sallie H Nance Jones Street Ben F. Nance Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church J. Paul Hill Russell Grove Baptist Church Randolph County Earl Cecil Ben F. Cecil John Coble James Allred Thurman Allred Marvin Laughlin Dorcas Hayworth Memorial Church Ruby Hodges Beulah Harris J. E. Stratton H. T. Troxler Velma Gentry

Funeral services for Mrs Alice Layell

Funeral services for Mrs. Alice F E Layell 63 wife of Robert I Layell who died Saturday afternoon were held Monday at 4 from South Side Baptist church. The service was conducted by Rev W H Barker and Rev F A Dale with Sacred Trio providing music. Pallbearers were Ed Lowe Arthur Bean Clay Royals M A Sechrest Charlie Upton and George Scearce. Interment Flora Garden Park Cemetery.

Alice FE. Layell Robert I. Layell South Side Baptist Church W. H. Barker F. A. Dale Penticostal Holiness Church Highland Avenue Barker Ed Lowe Arthur Bean Clay Royals M. A. Sechrest Charlie Upton George Scearce Flora Garden Park Cemetery

Guilford Deputies Nab Brevard Liquor Transport Suspect

Guilford deputies and state highways captured 39 year old Eugene Wade of Old Thomasville road after a late night stakeout at a Randolph county house. Wade, sought in Brevard for transporting 72 gallons of liquor, was handed to Transylvania county authorities amid ongoing manhunt in several counties.

Guilford State Randolph County Brevard Transylvania County Eugene Wade Old Thomasville Road Wade

Davis Street Man Shot In Apparent Self Inflicted Wound

Charles Lewis Vinson of 307 Davis Street was treated at Memorial Hospital for a bullet wound to the left shoulder. Police say the wound occurred during an attempted death by own action as Vinson claimed the gun discharged while he cleaned it. A .22 revolver was found and powder burns noted, with possible shoulder fracture.

Charles Lewis Vinson Davis Street Memorial Hospital Vinson

Fight on North Main Leaves Boy Wounded and Four Arrested

An argument over a woman on North Main street ended in a free-for-all. Jimmy Campbell 22 Gilbert street suffered neck lacerations requiring fifteen stitches. Billy Parker 14084 North Main faces assault with deadly weapon charges while Campbell Robert Taylor 20 Mangum avenue and James Williams 23 South Main are charged with affray and disorderly conduct. Bonds posted or set include Parker in jail on 350, Williams 100, while Taylor and Campbell posted 100 each.

North Main Campbell Billy R. Parker North Main Street Robert Taylor Mangum Avenue James I. Williams South Main Street Parker Williams Taylor

Rickert Calls Braves Offer a Cut Not a Salary Decrease

Marv Rickert said he was offered a cut in pay for 1949 by the Boston Braves, absurdly calling it an amputation. He returned his third unsigned contract, noting the best offer was 1500 dollars less than last year's with the Milwaukee Brewers. Rickert joined the Braves after Jeff Heath's injury and played in the world series against Cleveland.

Seattle Marv Rickert Jeff Heath Boston Rickert Boston Braves Milwaukee Brewers Braves Heath Happy Chandler Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago Cubs

Brooklyn Dodgers Reach Pact With Joe Hatten In California

Brooklyn Dodgers announce Joe Hatten agreed to terms after talks with Branch Rickey in California. Hatten posted 13 wins 10 losses last season with a 3.53 earned run average. Rickey also signed outfielder Myron Mike McCormick from Boston in a trade for Pete Reiser as the roster lists 23 players with 17 to go.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Hatten Branch Rickey California Hatten Rickey Myron Mike) McCormick Boston Pete Reiser Dodgers

Indians Begin Spring Camp Signings Slow

Cleveland Indians players Dale Mitchell and Ken Keltner reported to the Wigwam as workouts start in two weeks before camp opens in Tucson. Many regulars had not yet signed 1949 contracts.

Cleveland Dale Mitchell Ken Keltner Tribe Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians

Bison Wrestlers Defeat Duke 22-7 At Home

High Point High's undefeated Bison earned their 10th win by routing Duke 22-7. Two bouts ended in draws with William Seckler earning a decision at 155 pounds and Bobby Grady drawing at 165 against Duke, while Glenn Hudson and other teammates contributed to the victory.

High Point High Bison Duke William Seckler Howell Invaders Bobby Grady Loub Glenn Hudson Roy Bragg Blue Devil Baird Phillips Hudson McGeorge Dieffenbach Foster Seckler Grady Bragg Fraven

Satisfactory condition of local man after shotgun attack

Clifford Mathews, negro of 407 Loflin Street, admitted to Memorial Hospital for shotgun wounds believed inflicted by Robert Ross, a salesman of 1006 West Green Street. Ross to be charged with assault with intent to kill. both men reportedly armed as a confrontation occurred yesterday afternoon.

Clifford Mathews Loflin Street Memorial Hospital Robert Ross West Green Street Mathews Ross

Highland Mowhatane Container Team Faces Georgetown Style Match

Highland Mowhatane Container Team and Piedmont Electric Team played tight contests with Highland leading 27 to 22 at halftime and final scores of 66 to 47, officials listed as H Loftin and D Welborn. In another match Hollingsworth under Piedmont Electric beat Hollingsworth 25 to 41 with referees including Roy Bragg. more results followed including wrestling bouts and a series of weight class decisions at HP and Duke.

S. Smith Pope

Former Coast Guardsman Arrested on Abandonment Forgery Warrants

A 39 year old former Coast Guardsman was arrested by High Point police on warrants from 1946 for abandonment and non support of his wife and two children and for forging and passing a $3,000 trust deed and promissory note. Bond set at $1300. Hearings not yet scheduled.

Coast Teague Coast Guard Norfolk Wiley Spencer Route 3 High Point

Local Doctor to Attend Washington Podiatrists Meet

Dr. C A Kropf of High Point will join about 100 delegates from four states for the tenth annual convention of the Middle Atlantic Association of Podiatrists Chiropodists at the Shoreham Hotel February 2022. The association covers Maryland Virginia North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Dr Kropf will take part in the scientific program a post graduate course in new chiropody developments and methods.

Washington C. A. Kropf High Point Middle Atlantic Association of Podiatrists-Chiropodists Shoreham Hotel Maryland Virginia North Carolina District of Columbia Kropf

High Point Faces Mountaineers In Tough Home Clash

High Point seeks at least 65 points to topple Mountaineers in Appalachian gym tonight. Home crowd and backboard shooting are expected to shape a close game as Panthers try to regain momentum after two road losses.

James

Free Throw Contest Highlighted in High Point Tourney

A junior from page 7 is featured as the tournament includes a free throw contest with a medal for the winner Entries should be sent to Coach A. J. Simeon at High Point High in this city.

A. J. Simeon High Point High

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Associated Press Button First Methodist Board Theaths Union Bus Station Lindsay Sts Express Augusta Norfolk 7 Express Columbia 8. C Alice E. Layell Women’s City Bowling League Beckers Burns Eee Seereereens Thomas Eee Ener Anderson Eee Bullin Eee Ween Robins Robbins Seer Ennedy Anvil Brand Ferguson Adams Club Jimmy Campbell Gilbert Street Adams- Millis Hollingsworth Piedmont Food Electric Gallman Ovarner Wreath Hollingsworts Piedmont Electric D. Welborn H. Lohr Scott U.S Amere Asout Des Alaska R J Scott Appalachian Panthers Wilce Enterprise DIAL West Lexington Avenue Bath Centennial North E. Ray Street College Street Inn College Street APTS English Street Graystone Oak Hill N. Main Street English St Green Street R. B. Gantt & CO Sherwood Village Blair Park FHA Smithdeal Lee Rayr Valley Ridge Drive Bridges Street Mendenhall-Moore, Realtors Washington Street Brentwood R. B. Gantt and Co Palm and Gene Beauty Shop George Ridge Appliance Co N. Main St Westinghouse Hamilton Buchanan Plumbing Company Griffith Office Equipment Co E. Commerce Rogers East Commerce Street Monark Cretonnes Ward Street Wilinsta Paul Kennedy Coca-Cola All Brands Cigarettes Gro Mother Stork Babyland Sales South Main Extension Commerce Furniture Exchange East Commerce St W. Washington Street M. A. Noble H. G Johnson Carrick Avenue Rulane Main St Bruce H. Carraway West Washington Street Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery N. Main SODY S. Main Samet Salvage CQ Nash Jewelry & Loan Nash
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