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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1952
Page
11
The Youth Center Plan Committee met at City Hall to map future tiers for city youths. It moves to form a Youth Center Governing Board to run operations and elect chairmen from committee heads. Interested residents are invited to join committees within three weeks via the local Center or Parks and Recreation Department.
Local page lists a Friday pay in event at Trinity School with named participants Willie the wildcat Harry Lee Davis Gladys Willie's sister and others. Also posted are missionary circle meeting at Mrs Myrtle Williams home and guest minister Elder Fletcher Kearse at Mt Calvary No 2. Rehearsal for Hosanna Tent Choir at Mrs Retha Monroe and Elk Antlered Guard meeting at Elks Rest. Mt Olive Court Calanthe 580 meets at Odd Fellows and St Paul Holiness Church hosts Rev Dan Hayes tonight.
Mrs Betty Hagar Wall 44 wife of W Marvin Wall of 1023 Blair Street died suddenly at home Saturday morning at 3 45 Funeral services were held at Walker Funeral Home Chapel Monday with Rev D G Bridger Unity Methodist and Rev McRae Crawford Trinity Methodist officiating Pallbearers named Charles Russell Max Little Cletus Reddick Jack Flowers Fay Shuler Floyd Money Ray Swaim and Carl Flowers.
Curtis Smithdeal, head of Curtis Smithdeal, Inc., has been designated a Certified Property Manager by the Institute of Real Estate Management after meeting all professional requirements. He has been invited to join the organization’s distinguished ranks.
David Witherspoon will sing the Pascoe deaneat role in Carmen in an afternoon benefit for local schoolchildren at 2 15. Sponsored by the City School's Music Department under director Charlies, the Grass Roots Opera Company supports the production. Tickets priced at 90 cents will be sold at the door tomorrow by Music Department members.
The American Business Club reminds High Pointers that the Basil Rathbone lecture is cancelled tonight. The same tickets will be honored for a future date.
A one inch hand carved Margaret Truman doll will be presented to Mrs. Harry Quet of the Minnesota Democratic Club in Washington tonight. The doll, a gift from Tennessee delegates, was crafted by Holly Dolls of Ozone and features a buckeye wood portrait with ash blonde hair and an inaugural ball gown.
Civitan Club members heard John Peacock recount Civil War battles with casualty figures and letters from soldiers. The session noted Franklin Tennessee and Sharpsburg as key topics, with plans discussed for a summer meeting and a three-person committee to represent the club.
High Point figures Rev W F Elliott John W Langford and C W Robinson returned from Washington DC where they took part in a civil rights leadership conference held February 17 18. Key speakers included Walter White Senator M Ives and Senator Hubert H Humphrey among others. The North Carolina delegation met with Senators Willis and Hoey and the event drew more than 900 delegates from 35 states.
Mrs. James M Hill 73 of Route 1 dies after illness. Funeral 3 pm at Hill Congregational Church with viewing 12:30–2:30 pm at Farlow Home prior to service. burial in church cemetery. Mrs. R R Varner Sr 58 of Asheboro Route 3 dies after two year illness. Funeral 3 pm Thursday at New Hope Methodist Church. burial in church cemetery.
A Wel lesley Massachusetts couple who disappeared after leaving Boynton Beach miles south were not heard from as their son reported they never reached Marathon Florida authorities said the search continues for the Marlows.
An agricultural note explains two types of insurance available to farmers. One covers the hay crop while the other relates to planting trees. The assistant county agent for the service, H. J. yyr, is referenced in relation to guidance.
In Providence Rico, a guitarist known for a peculiar instrument that resembled a combination ironing board and surf board, lived quietly for 17 years. A recent nationwide talent show push vaulted him to sudden fame and a coast to coast weekly TV contract.
Members gathered in Raleigh for the North Carolina Association its first annual convention a one day session concluded with a banquet where a gubernatorial candidate was to speak new officers were installed at the banquet.
O R Roper of Macon County found a gas filled balloon in Nantahala National Forest eight days after it was released in Homer Louisiana as a motor company promotion stunt. The note inside stated the balloon traveled about 1000 miles.
A new frosty drinkware line titled Its Later Than You Think features a clock design on glasses. The maker plans matching trays and two plate designs in round or square shapes with pine cone motifs, blue and light brown on white, noted for the off center pinecone.
City Manager T E Hinson says he has urged local taxicab firms to acquire newer cars to improve service and curb maintenance issues. Operators report ongoing revenue losses despite rising fares and a 50 cent minimum, with several fleets consisting mostly of older 1947 to 1952 models.
Police arrested three men after two truck tires valued at 148 dollars were stolen from Mac's Auto Parts on Washington Street last night. Suspects are Austin R. Robinson 27 William J. Spivey 37 and Elzie L Wilson 36 All were taken into custody after officers traced the car used to transport the tires across the county line. A February 3 hearing on the charges was set.
North and South Carolina Civil Air Patrol units mobilized after widespread reports of plane crashes. High Point squadron deployed planes and personnel to locate crashes while CAP radio stations coordinated search efforts with meteor sighting noted. The organization remains on call 24 hours a day and meets weekly at the armory.
The Post Office will keep the general delivery window closed on the holiday. Mr Farlowe noted no mail service changes beyond the adjusted hours.
Paul Hamilton, 57, of Westchester Drive, was arrested yesterday by highway patrolmen on charges of driving while license suspended and assault.
A 15 year old youth from Arnold Welborn Street was arrested after police solved eight break ins yesterday. He was taken into custody yesterday afternoon after an investigation into three Monday night break ins and one later break in. The targets included Bedford Sles Autry Shor and Beth Mar Company on E Washington Street Horton Furniture Company at 200 E Washington Street. The youth admitted hiding in an auto sales firm to exit. The total haul was about 15 dollars. Authorities plan to turn him over to juvenile services as he is not yet 16.
Sheriff located escapee Darrell Hackler alias Charlie Dempsey in a Brookshire incident after offering help. police noted the convict fled after car trouble, with details of the pursuit and restraint forming the case narrative.
New York based air transport panel ordered an in depth study of five airports to relieve congestion and improve operations. The list includes locations near Newark and Philadelphia with plans affecting Yonkers as a regional access point.
The Department is urged to boost research into tobacco production problems by a tobacco advisory committee. The group called for more study of crop issues, pests, and handling practices to support growers and industry stability.
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