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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1949

Page

12

Eight Defendants Fined for Drunkenness in City Court

Judge Don C. MacRae oversaw a morning session as eight defendants were fined $10 and costs and given 30 days suspended for 12 months for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Clarence H. Thornberg failed to answer. a capias was issued. Two drivers convicted of operating while intoxicated faced $100 fines with suspensions on the condition of not driving for 12 months.

Don C. MacRae Carl H. Tilley William Porter Joyner, Jr T. D. Pope Jackaudson Mance Walker Jimmie Davis George Poston Clarence H. Thornberg MacRae Thornberg Alex Moser Barbee Street Marvin M. Murphy N’ Bruner Best Street

Weather outlook cooler with clouds after warm spell

Unseasonable warm weather drew thousands in spring clothing yesterday afternoon. Forecast from the airport station shows today reaching 60 and tonight dropping to 40 with increasing cloudiness. Tomorrow should bring more clouds and light rain.

Driving Without Permit Leads to Fines and Appeals

A series of traffic and related cases were heard. Bruner was fined 25 dollars and costs with a 50 dollar bond set for the next Superior Court term after appealing the decision citing inability to pay. Rudolph Head also faced 25 dollars plus costs for driving without a permit. Other defendants include Bill Wood for improper brakes, Robert Tillman for no auto inspection, Charlie Southern and George Poston for prohibition law violations, and Ethel Howard under prohibition laws with six months suspended for three years plus 50 dollars and costs.

Bruner Rudolph Head Bill Wood Robert Tillman Charlie Southern George Poston Ethel Howard

Police Probe Three Additional Break-Ins Here

Police investigated two weekend break ins and a third reported just before noon. Quality Chair Company on West High Street was entered Sunday night with no items missing. Laura Fisher of 506 Redding Street reported her home entered between 8 and 11 last night. a small billfold was stolen. No arrests yet. Sprinkle Service Station on North Main Street reported a break in today, details not yet filed.

Quality Chair Company West High Street Laura Fisher Redding Street Sprinkle North Main Street

Condition of Ella Dorsett Health Nurse Stable

Thomasville February 21 The condition of Miss Ella Dorsett city public health nurse who suffered a stroke February 14 remains same as last week when recovery was expected. She continues recuperating at Memorial hospital.

Thomasville Ella Dorsett City of Memorial Hospital

Negro Held For Murder In Shooting

Robert Ross 41? held without bail on second degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of Clifford Mathews 106 Lot lin street in a February 14 feud. Mathews died at Memorial hospital after a shotgun blast to the chest and abdomen. Preliminary hearing set in municipal court.

Robert Ross West Green Street Clifford Mathews Lotlin Street Boulevard Unit Memorial Hospital Ross Mathews

Three Cars In Collision Near Finch Field

Thomasville report says three cars were damaged on the Thomasville High Point highway in front of Finch field at 11 45 a m Sunday. No injuries occurred. Driver Naylor Robert Harrison 18 of Blackstone Va admitted traveling 70 mph and was cited for reckless driving. Huskins and Mrs Coltrane were cleared in court. Harrison awaiting settlement talks on damages from the crash.

Thomasville Finch Field High Point Herman Ivey Naylor Robert Harrison Blackstoner Ball Park Harrison Fred Huskins Trinity Ballpark Huskins Huskin Mary Brady Coltrane Lexington Ivey Huskin Auto

Don’t Forget That Parking Violation

A city traffic clerk plans to mail letters to owners of new license tags who have unpaid parking tickets. With new tags due soon, she will compile a list from Raleigh and start pursuing violators, predicting a surge in business as notices go out.

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Morganton Woman Named NC Hairdressers President

Mrs. Helen Gilbert of Morganton was elected president of the North Carolina Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association at the opening meeting of the state gathering at the Sheraton hotel. She succeeds Mrs. R. L. Settlemyer of Gastonia. First vice president is Mrs. Ralph Hanna of Dunn. Grace A. Lantz of Charlotte is vice president, Effie Levert Brown of Winston-Salem is secretary treasurer, and Luray B. Hughes of Winston-Salem is assistant secretary treasurer. R. R. Satterfield of Charlotte becomes board chair.

Helen Gilbert Morganton North Carolina Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Sheraton Hotel Gilbert R. L. Settlemyer Gastonia Ralph Hanna Dunn Grace A. Lantz Charlotte Effie Levert Brown Winston-Salem

Resident Of Randleman In Auto Accident

Quellen B Tutte of Randleman was charged with reckless driving after a Saturday 10 p m crash that injured J A Keer of 1310 Bencini Street who crossed Davis Street and was struck by Tutte's car. Keer suffers a fractured collarbone and head injury, but condition is fair.

Quellen B. Tutterow Randleman J. A. Keer Bencini Street Keer Davis Street Tutterow Kerr Ed Nelson Route 1 Jamestown Pe and Commerce Streets Eli Nelson Brackley Odell Moore South Street Johnson and Farris Pete Lefkowitz Fayetteville Garnie A. Martin Route 4 Winston-Salem

Taxicab Collision Injures Five Children in Thomasville

A taxicab carrying five Harris children and Geraldine Clinard, all bound for school, crashed at Unity Street and the National Highway. The High Point salesman and the taxi driver were charged as police investigate. None of the children were admitted to hospital. Peggy Harris, 9, was among the most shaken.

Thomasville Unity Street High Point Lawrence Harris Doris Phyllis Peggy David Geraldine Clinard

Plane Rides Add 160 To Polio Fund In Thomasville

About 1000 people gathered at Red Gold's airfield as five planes ferried passengers over Thomasville from 1 30 p m to near nightfall. The 151 trips, flown by local pilots, raised 160 for the March of Dimes polio fund and brought total collections to 4428 28. Citing plans to repeat next Sunday, campaign chair Bob Steibing noted the drive has officially ended.

Thomasville March of Dime Red Gold Here High Point Ee Finch Jake Britton Bob Steibing Steibing

Reckless driver bond set after city taxi crash

W Bullard of 310 Warner street posted a 200 bond and was released until Friday’s trial. A warrant against Bullard had not been served. The collision happened as the taxi turned toward Thomasville from Unity street while the salesman drove to Thomasville. Both drivers reported the traffic light was green at the Unity street intersection.

W. Bullard Warner Street Schwab Bullard Thomasville Unity Street Alon

Hasty School Student Arrested for Drunkenness

A 13 year old Hasty School pupil arrived at 8 30 a m drunk and was sent home by staff. Deputies later found him at a service station and took him to the juvenile division in Thomasville where he will be turned over to welfare when sober. No intoxicants were found on him and the source remains unknown. The case mentions a dubious cure for Monday morning blues.

Thomasville Hasty School Tie County Welfare Department

High Point Building Permits And Local Arrests

National Upholstery Company plans a 3000 dollar six room office at 601 South Hamilton. General Steel Products at 1421 Tryon Street adds one room for 100 dollars. S. P. Kimsey at 113 Worth Avenue 85 dollars for repair and paint. Center Theater 152 South Main 875 for marquee paint. Dixie Hat Shoppe 779 South Main 475 dollars remodeling. S. W. Sechrest 805 Wallowbrook 200 dollars roof repair. Sunday fires at 218 West Lexington Avenue stove explosion. 818 Hoover Street fire front of house, unknown origin, little damage. Week end arrests include two defendants posting 3500 dollar bonds. EBC Collins 402 West Green Street charged with driving drunk. Marshall Crawford 38, Negro of 211 Reed Street charged with assault with deadly weapon.

National Hoover Street Ebc Collins West Green Street Marshall Crawford Reed Street

City Attorney to Join Raleigh Tax Meeting on Utility Tax

City Attorney Grover H. Jones will travel to Raleigh to meet with municipal representatives about a proposal before the legislature. The plan seeks three percent of the utilities franchise tax for cities, in lieu of the current six percent state tax, with other officials accompanying him.

Grover H. Jones Raleigh Jones Herman Wilson Greensboro Fielding L. Fry Kent Matthieson Asheboro Wilson Utilities Commission

Youth Leaders Train at St Mary's Diocese Institute

Youth group advisors from five Episcopal churches in the Diocese of North Carolina gathered at Saint Mary's Church for the first in a series of Youth Leaders Training Institutes. Miss Eleanor Snider of Raleigh led program planning sessions covering services radio programs and youth activities. Attendees included representatives from Holy Comforter Burlington St Pauls Winston-Salem Church of the Good Shepherd Colum ees St Thomas Reidsville and St Mary's High Point.

Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina Saint Mary's Church Department of Youth Eleanor Snider Raleigh Department of Chrstian Education St. Mary's Woman’s Auxiliary Snider Church of the Holy Comforter Burlington St. Paul's Church Winston-Salem Church of the Good Shepherd Cooleemees St. Thomas Church Reidsville St. Mary's High Point

Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth

Don’t be embarrassed by loose dentures. PASTEETH an alkaline powder sprinkled on plates keeps false teeth firmly set. It provides security and comfort without gummy taste or sensation. Get FAST today at any drug store.

High Point Leaders Active at State Odd Fellows Meet

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a Kannapolis gathering of Grand Marshall Barger and District Deputy Giles to form a statewide unit for past grands. Velko Jaich and James R. Young of Repiton Lodge led gains, with C. M. Davis elected secretary treasurer and A M Lane named degree master.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Kannapolis Lodge Hall Barger Repiion Lodge No. 3 High Point Velko Jaich Sth James R. Young Mr. Jaich Odd Fellows Angels Camp California Noble Grand Hope Lodge No. 33 Repiton Lodge Board of Trustees of Orphans and Old Folks Home Goldsboro C. M. Davis Charlotte Guy T. Funk Salem Lodge Winston-Salem A. M. Lane Association IOOF North Carolina Harvey Smith Buena Vista Lodge Greensboro C. F. Alston Concord Lodge Bradley Wyrick

Negro Cafe Operator Released Under Bond

Thomasville police arrested Willie Sheperd, 40, operator of the Church Street cafe, on a whiskey sale charge. He posted a $100 bond and was released until his trial February 28.

Thomasville Willie Shepperd Church Street

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Calvary Methodist Honors Scouts Eagle Scouts Calvary Methodist Church J. F E. Ward Johnny Miller Lickey Miller George D. Davis Fred J. Cox Garland Wampler James McGee Enterprise Roy Walls Mammoth Stanley High Point's S. “Main ST Howard Cecil's Office Equipment CO Maln ST Olga Stoker West End Kepley's Bar Main St.—High Pony Rts Elgin A May Leeri Main ST Center Theatre N. C DraMax Jones W. Mig St Calvin Everhart Elwood Barber Shop East High ST K & W Restaurant Briggs and Straaton Immediate Delivers Cecil Hamilton ST Rules Motors Enders Lewis St.Joseph Dewey Greer, Jr D. H. Greer Woodrow Avenue Carolinas Key Club International Charleston S. C Greer America Key Club High Point News West Lexington St. Mary’s Repiton Lodge NO Fox Ray Wood Noble Grand R. Dd Moonry State Odd Fellows Meet Negro Cafe Lee Paine Eiveles Ast A. E. Sherron Pheme Guilford North Main U.S. Royal Baker’s Tire Service Tel N. Main St Ite Delivery Company West Broad Street Gulf Robert Gulf Service Numa F. Reid Lodge A. F A.M. NO A. Krope F. T. Gregory Elite Bakery George P. Harvey Wactiovia Bank High Point Laundry Hunter Coal & Ice CO
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