Three Die In Guilford County Highway Crash
A westbound car and a tractor trailer collided inside the Guilford County line killing three men. J C Rice 26 a Pond Giants baseman F Pinnington 24 a Teachers College basketball player and William A Mitchell 45 a Teachers College student were identified. Odell Myers driver of the tractor escaped unharmed. Cause cited was failure to round a curve on Highway 421 at over 100 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernersville
N.C
Winston-Salem
Winston-Saae Eee
Guilford County
J. C. Rice
Pond Giants
F. Pinnington
Teachers Revarsity
William A. Mitchell
Teachers College
Guilford
W. F
Rice
Odell Myers
Winston - Salem
Roadway Express Company
Clay
Myers
Coast Guard
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Fayetteville Athletics
Winston- Salem Twins
HPC Academic Honor Roll Lists 147 Students
High Point College Dean of Instruction Dr. C R Hinshaw says 147 students earned the dean s list for the first semester by maintaining a B average with no grade below C Students from area colleges are named by class including seniors Bobby Davidson Nancy Samuel Everhart Pegy Haithcock Pat Peacock Clayton Reid Gerald Reiff Donald Spencer David Waroner Coleen Ward and William Ward Jr Juniors Arthur Black Fred Culler Colon Farlow Farlow Sarah Forbis Connie Grant John Petty Mary Stuart Virginia Anne Walker Sophomores Vasso Cavas Evelyn Chapman Ralph Hall Ruby Hallman Michael Janis Jane Lucas Thomas McMahon Shelby Jane Mosley Max Weavil Charles White Judith Gail Williams and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
C. R. Hinshaw
Egral
Hich Aint End Imm ¢ Area
Bobby Davidson
Nancy Samuel Everhart
Pegcy Haithcock
Pat Peacock
Clayton Reid
Gerald Reiff
Donald Spencer
David Waroner
Coleen Ward
William Ward Jr
Arthur Black
Fred Culler
Colon Farlow
Farlow
Sarah Forbis Forbis
Connie Grant
John Petty
Mary Stuart
Virginia Anne Walker
Vasso Cavas
Evelyn Chapman
Ralph Hall
Ruby Hallman
Michael Janis
Jane Lucas
Thomas McMahon
Shelby
Expect Showers In Area Tonight And Wednesday
A weather bulletin from the Friendship weather bureau warns of light showers tonight and Wednesday in High Point. Overcast skies and warm temperatures bring intermittent rain with cooler conditions by Thursday. Highs near 67 today, 60 tomorrow, lows around 50 to 53.
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High Point
Friendship Weather Bureau
Iet
Man Shot During Feud Near Netro Settlement
Albert McBride, a Negro man, was critically wounded by a 12 gauge shotgun shot to the forearm and hand near Small Street while returning to work at a filter plant. George Gray, also a Negro, is in jail on an assault with a deadly weapon charge after ambushing McBride, with trial expected late this week or early next, depending on McBride’s condition.
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Thomasville
Albert McBride
McBride
George Gray
Necro
Huger St
Bolas
Gray
Small St
Recorder's Court
Resisting Arrest Brings Suspension In Thomasville
Thomasville report says Charles St resident was suspended on a six month road sentence after police took him into custody for drunk and disorderly conduct. Judge Roy Hughes suspended the sentence for five years on condition he not assault or interfere with an officer and pay $50 plus costs. Kenneth Hullett of Johnson St faced reckless driving charges and was fined $25 and court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Charles St
Thomas A. Peace
Roy Hughes
Kenneth Hullett
Johnson St
Assault charge filed in Thomasville case
Austin Scott, 24, of 312 Worrell St was jailed last night at 10 05 p m on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Scott was accused by cab driver James Porter of assaulting him with a knife.
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Thomasville
Austin Scott
Worrell St
Scott
James Porter
Duke Alumni Hear Med School Dean at Duke Dinner
A Duke alumni dinner Monday at 6 30 p m at the Sheraton Hotel will feature the dean of the medical school who has headed the school since its organization. The event is open to Duke alumni friends and parents with reservations through Tom Kearns Jr.
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Duke
Sheraton Hotel
Oxford Uni
Tom Kearns Jr
Realty Transfers in Point Township Wisconsin
Residents update transfer notices for multiple parcels in Point Township Wisconsin. D E Headon property transfers to R M Gladstone Jr and wife. L W Garner Jr and wife to R Te two lots. Wheeler and wife transfer two lots of D R Raper estate. C C Cress to W G Ervin and wife. Hedgecock to Cook and to Turner, respectively. Jamestown area transfers include two lots to James C McFarland and spouse.
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D. R. Raper
C. C. Cress
W. G. Ervin
Crest
D. S. Hedgecock
G. N. Turner
High Point
Jamestown
James C. McFarland
Godlessness Cited as Top American Problem by LA Speaker
Los Angeles guest speaker Bob Ringer told the High Point Executives Club that godlessness is the nation’s main issue. He warned of alcohol abuse and juvenile delinquency, urged return to forefathers’ precepts, and urged humor to ease modern life tensions.
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America
Membres
High Point Executives Club
Bob Ringer
Los Angeles
Ringer
France
Bond Issue Urged At Exchange Club Meeting
The Exchange Club heard a six million dollar countywide school bond issue needs approval in a special election. D A Rawley urged support while Pruette noted rising enrollments and countywide growth since 1940. The club plans to sponsor a bloodmobile visit March 13 and Joe Mickey won the attendance prize. Harold Davis presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garon Somessoe
The
Exchange Club
D. A. Rawley
Pruette
Asford County
Joe Mickey
Harold Davis
Protests Over Bus Schedule Cut At Suburban Areas
Protestors from Springfield Fairview Bakertown voiced grievances at a Raleigh hearing over a plan by Herman Falk to prune early morning suburban bus runs. Falk cited low passenger counts. residents argued service must remain for the community. The Utilities Commission will rule in about 10 days with a 30 day trial proposed.
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Senate
Inview
Bakertown
Point
Herman Falk
City Transit
Commission
E. A. Hughes
Ting
Springfield - Fairview - Bakertown
Alm Balding
Falk
Hughes
Ae Thcen
Springfield Church
High Point
Fulk
Byron Haworth
Ties Commission
Springfield Fairview
Warren Butts
Springfield Rd
Trinity and
Springfield - Fairview
Trinity
Day
Liquor Raids Persist in Randolph County
Randolph Sheriff Wayne Wilson reports weekend arrests near the county line. Frank Shaw and Lohrcester Lohrface felony charges for possession of bonded whisky for sale with bonds set at $500. Shaw faced similar counts for quantities including 31 pints of bonded whisky and six half-gallon jars of whiskey. All suspects to be tried in Annes Court in Asheboro.
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Asheboro
Reanes
Democrats may field multiple candidates in City Ward 2 race
A crowded Democratic primary appears likely in Ward 2 as potential candidates including Jack Cecil and W L Hunt weigh runs for the two council seats. Incumbent Horace Ilderton seems likely to run, while Arthur York may sit out. Possible entrants in Wards 1 3 and 4 are also noted with filing ends set for April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cecil
W. L. Hunt
North State Telephone Co
Council
Horace Ilderton
Arthur York
York
Cornell
John Glnerd
Worth
Gary Davis
Davis
Aaneeane
Katharine Kirkman
C A. Lewis
M. L. Patrick
Charles Stuart
Ee Covington
Accountants Hear Banker Speak On Estates and Trusts
At the Piedmont Society of Certified Public Accountants monthly gathering in the Sheraton Hotel, E. Carr, vice president and trust officer of Sequester, spoke on estate planning and trusts. Wilcox hosted the program as Worth Bowman, society president, presided.
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Piedmont Society of Certified Public Accountants
Sheraton Hotel
E. Carr
Cecil
Wilcox
Worth Bowman
Break-Ins Probed at Residence and Local Grocery
City detectives investigate two break-ins, one at a residence on 421 Dr. and another at Kivett's Grocery on E. Green St. Entry occurred via basement access and a broken lock, with no items reported missing. Suspects unnamed. no evidence of theft found.
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H. H. Smith
J. L. Kivett
Kivett’s
E. Green St
Thomasville High Band and Glee Club Concert
The Thomasville High School band and Glee Club will perform Thursday night in the auditorium. The Rotary Club will sponsor the concert and use proceeds to support camp funds.
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Thomasville
Rotary
Rotary Club
Methodist Rally Set At Wesley Memorial Church
The Methodist Church holds a major evangelistic rally at Wesley Memorial Church on Monday February 28 with speakers Bishop Costen J Harrell and Dr G Ernest Thomas The event runs from 10 a m to the benediction at 3 p m and draws about 500 Methodists from Greens boro and Winston Salem area churches
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Methodist Church
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Costen J. Harrell
G. Ernest Thomas
J. Clay Madison
Greensnnsville
Winston - Salomee
Thomas
Itate
Methedist Church
Jersey
First Methodist Church
Haddonfield
N. J
Boston Book Club
H. Harrell
Sertoma Club to Hear Dr Folger in Brotherhood Week Talk
Dr O Herschel Folger minister from Asheboro St Friends Meeting will address the High Point Sertoma Club at noon tomorrow. He will discuss Brotherhood Week’s observance and share his background as a Indiana native educated at Earlham Hartford Seminary and Boston University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Herschel Folger
Asheboro St. Friends
Greensboro
High Point Sertoma Club
Folcer
Ity
Indiana
Earlham
Hartford Seminary
Boston University
Whittier College
California
Kernersville
Cod
Greensboro. Dr. Folger
Bay Area
Morrow
Chanees Sien Fae
Brotherhood
Social Security Head To Speak At Grange Meet
Mrs Ruth Duffy of the Social Security Board will speak at the Oak View Grange Hall Thursday night at Lane onno date. The program offers up to date information on the Social Security Law including recent amendments and a question period. The Oak View Grange presents the service to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Duffy
Social Security Board
Oak View Range Hall
Lane
Oak View Grange
Deaths And Funerals Turn To Floral Garden Park
The Rev Walter J Ballard and Rev E Lester Ballard led services for a pastor and associate minister. Pallbearers H H Miller J P Peacock E Hughes Anderson Morris and Martin W Tall, all from High Point and Charlotte. Interment planned at Floral Garden Park. Stanley, president of High Point Boiler and Tank Co., died after extended illness at High Point Memorial Hospital.
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Walter J
E. Lester Ballard
H. H. Miller
J. P. Peacock
E. Hughes
High Point
Anderson
Morris
Martin W. Tall
Charlotte
Floral Garden Park
Comne
Ne. Stanley
High Point Boiler and Tank Co
High Point Memorial Hospital
Part Of Farmers Income To Go For Social Security
Beginning January 1 1955 earnings from farming will count toward social security benefits. Guilford County's self employed farm operators may qualify for old age benefits and survivors benefits under this program. The 1955 year marks the first time farm earnings can be reported for this protection.
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Guilford County
Prayer in memory of George Washington at Congregational church
A minister from the Congregational church offers a prayer honoring George Washington. He calls for remembering Washington’s character as upright as his monument and urges living by truth as he and Jesus did.
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God
George Washington
Jesus
D. C
Congregational Church
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HPC
Milford Byerly
Uwharrie Council
Ernest McCall
Dr, W. ©. Davison
Randolph
Wesley Memorial Church
Arch Resonnel
Commission On Membership and Evangelism
Woman's Levies of
Christian Service
Harrell
Ernest Thomas
Sertoma Club
Dr . Folger
Social Security
Grange
Jaycees
John N. Stanley
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