Cat Burglar Confesses To Police In Five Break-Ins
William C. O'Brien 604 West Green Street confessed to five local break-ins since November 14, admitting thefts from M. M. Schwartz Hosiery, Elm Street service station, College Grill at Five Points, and three other entries. He faced 83,000 bond on four counts of breaking and entering and larceny and one charge of breaking and entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. O'Brien
West Green Street
M. M. Schwartz Hosiery Company
North
Wrenn Street
Y'Brien
Elm Street
Elm
English Streets
College Grill
Five Points
O'Brien
No Romantic Weather Ahead Forecast Closes In On Lovers
The Weather Bureau reports no spring like conditions for the next day or two. Expect considerable cloudiness with light rain this afternoon and mild, partly cloudy weather tonight and Wednesday. Tonight's low around 48, today's high near 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo
United States Weather Bureau
Local youth tied to multiple break-ins in city
Police report five local youths and a 20 year old Winston Salem youth confessed to 13 other break-ins since December. One suspect described entering through an attic scuttle and plaster hole before stealing items from Oak Hill Barber Shop and a East Burton Street grocery. Preliminary hearing set for tomorrow in municipal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Oak Hill
English Street
East Burton Street
Winston- Salem
Araucaria Tree Described as Umbrella-Crowned Pine Like
The araucaria is a South American tree that resembles a pine but is not one. It features a distinctive crown that looks like an umbrella, contributing to its curious appearance and unique silhouette in forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Charter Bill Approved By Council In Thomasville
Thomasville council gave final approval to revisions of the city charter directing City Attorney J Roy Proctor to present the bill to Davidson County legislators in Raleigh. The measure would authorize a new election method for council members and no public hearing was held. The meeting also covered sewage work on Carolina Avenue and Tremont Street, street lighting, traffic plans, and a proposed city recreation commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Cty Council
J. Roy Proctor
General Assembly
Davidson County
Raleigh
ABC
City Welfare Department
Community Foundation
Ministerial Association
Carolina Avenue
Tremont Street
East Main Street
Peace
R. M. Cooksey
State Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber
James Warner
Guihord Street
Long Street
Warner
James Hill
R. E. Brinkley
Brinkley
Recreation Leaders to Hold Training Course in High Point
Western North Carolina recreation representatives gather in High Point on March 14 for a five day leadership training course under the North Carolina State Recreation Commission. Lectures demonstrations and activity participation will fill afternoon and evening sessions with college and high school teachers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Carolina
State Commission
State Recreation Commission
North Carolina State College
University of North Carolina
Women’s College
Greensboro
Eastern Carolina Teachers College
High Point College
Gardner-Webb Junior College
American Red Cross
Tom Hines
Shore Neal
High Point Recreation Department
Jim Stevens
Bill Currie
High Point Enterprise
O. KB. Cornwall
Physical Education
Martha Moore
Ellis Fusal
Conference of White
Mann Wins Flossie Pleasants Cup At NC Hairdressers Meet
Mrs Grady Mann of 1002 Stanton Street won the Flossie Pleasants cup in a hairstyling contest at the North Carolina Hairdressers and Cosmetologists association convention held three days at the Sheraton Hotel. This is her second win, earning permanent possession of the cup. Judges were Mrs Grace A Lantz Mrs Nona Putnam and Miss Peggy Montfredo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Mann
Stanton Street
North Carolina
High Point Justices Face Sheriff Fee Audit in Guilford Probe
Greensboro February 22 Sheriff John E Walters opened a county wide check on court fees handled by three active justices in Guilford County. The focus includes John C Strickland W F Crayton and J P Paschal Justice of the Peace in High Point Township did not report monthly sums. Harrington noted July 1948 as last accounted month and urged a reply by February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
High Point
Guilford County
John E. Walters
Walters
Morehead Township
Guilford
Towsay
Paschal
Justices of the Peace
John C. Strickland
W. F. Crayton
P's
Harrington
High Point Township
Point Municipal
Patent Infringement Case Opened In Greensboro
Hemphill Company of Pawtucket R I sues Jordan Machine Company of High Point in U S Middle District Court alleging ownership of patents for fancy hosiery designs and infringement. Defense argues Jordan owner Benjamin Jordan acted as a non mechanic per firm instructions only. Hemphill seeks injunction and accounting of profits with trial expected to last several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
United States Middle District Court
Hemphill Company
Pawtucket
Jordan Machine Company
High Point
Jordan Company
Johnson J. Hayes
Benjamin Jordan
Ness
Community Workshop postpones exhibit samples Thursday
A workshop committee spokesman announced that members should postpone bringing their samples to the weekly class until the following Thursday night. The change was made at the last minute to accommodate a different exhibit plan. Those who need more information may call Mrs. Frank Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dalton
High Point Student Elected Lieutenant Governor of Key Clubs
Albert Hale Jr a pupil of High Point high school was elected Lieut Governor of the Carolinas District of Key Clubs at a meeting of Key Clubs junior order of Kiwanis clubs held last week in Charleston South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hale
High Point High School
Carolinas
Order of Kiwanis Clubs
Charleston
3. C
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Kodaks
Cecil
Office Equipment CO
Main ST
Kepley
Te ‘As
Associated Funeral Directors Service
Cry Pontum
America
Cumby-Davis Memorial Mortuary
Broken Jones
Lewis Motor CO
Wrenn
Briggs and Straaton
St. Hamilton ST
Seels
Alto
L. W. Apple
Willowbrook ST
North Main
Wint Capel
Enterprise
Tonigh
Garner
High Point Builders
S. C. Caudell and Son Veener and Lumber
High Point Yliews Bricks
Sheriff's Probe
Steee
Olga
West End
C. A. McMurray Security Bank
Bidg Phone Ser
Rok the
8&S Cakes
Pastries Bread Ore Elite Bakery
Weekington
George P. Harvey
Wachovia Bank
Baker’s Tire Service
Tel
Ette
Jollin Stone
Feller
Stanley's Jewelers
Guilford Optical CO
Icians
Howard
Gulf
Robert's Gulf
E Tei 14
N. Ma
Repiton Lodge
Kay Wood
Noble
K. D. Mooney
Geouine
Alberl
Center Theatre
N.C
Hedgecock Lumber CO
H.P.T.D
Bens
SEARS
North Main Street
A. E. Sherron
Pheme Tiie
High Point Laundry
Hunter
Coal & Ice CO
The
Snow Lumber Co
Srow
Lumber Company
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