Second Grade Pupils Make Train Trip
Emma Blair School second graders took a “First ride on a train” trip yesterday to learn social studies concepts. Accompanied by teacher Mrs. Geneva S. Craig the group rode a Greensboro bound train and some parents drove to meet the pupils and return them home.
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High Point
Emma Blair
Greensboro
Geneva S. Craig
John R. Wells
Larry Braddock
David Brown
Charles Byerly
Jerry Cain
Ronald Cecil
Garry Gahagen
Jerry Hester
Steven Hicks
Billy Joe Hill
Tracey Layton
Bobby Morgan
Douglas Pruitt
Johnny Causey
Arthur Riley
Wayne Robbins
Larry Sykes
Michael Barnson
Dixie Mae Bowers
Elaine Brown
Pauline Byans
Patricia Earnhardt
Sharon Lewellyn
Barbara Nobles
Mary Jane Sides
Elaine Walker
Anita Whitlow
Lynn Wilkinson
Ann Wright
Betty Garett
Joey Wisniske
Nancy Rich
Marie Perry
Mrs Maxine Caro Burns At Busy Bee Cafe
Mrs Maxine Caro received facial arm and hand burns yesterday while lighting steam table burners at Busy Bee Cafe on W Main St She was treated by a local doctor and later taken to City Hospital Her condition was described as satisfactory by hospital officials today.
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Thomasville
Maxine Caro
Busy Bee
W. Main St
Escapee Sent Back For 6-Month Term
W. W. Sterns, 32, received his third prison term for escape just over 24 hours after fleeing Sandy Ridge Prison Camp. He was cornered in a basement on Cable St. and re-captured, with prior captures noted at a West End restaurant. He had run a local business while at large, and the judge urged him to serve his sentences. Other defendants include Eddie McBride, 39, bound over for shooting a woman, Jessie Rucker, and Oscar V. McGregor, a 16-year-old from Brooklyn, tied to breaking and entering and theft. Additional sentences include Howard Swift, 37, for pistol theft.
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W. W. Sterns
Sandy Ridge
Sterns
Cable St
Afeo
West End
High Point
Archie Myatt
Eddie McBride
Old Vail
McBride
Jessie Rucker
Mobile St
Winston- Salem
Brooklyn
N. Y
Oscar V. McGregor
Hoover St
Sheraton Hotel
Lyn
Howard Swift
Long St
Robbins Curb Market
Railroad official to attend Charlotte traffic meeting
Fred Flagler Sr. general freight agent for the HPT&D Railroad Co. is attending a meeting in Charlotte tonight of the Charlotte Traffic and Transportation Club of which he is a member.
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Fred Flagler Sr
Hpt&d Railroad Co
Charlotte
Charlotte Traffic and Transportation Club
Deaths and Funerals in North Carolina Area
Obituary notices from Thomasville Winston Salem and Cornelia list Nathan A. Allman 82, Mrs Mary Clodfelter Hall 72, Dugan Washington Clodfelter 67, Joicy Clemetine Weavil 72, with survivors, service times, and burial plans across multiple towns including Cornelia and High Point. Details include birthplaces, spouses, families, and church affiliations.
Death of Leonard B. Martin at 49 in Virginia context
Leonard B. Martin 49 of 50 Clara Cox Apartments died after a prolonged illness just after 10 this morning. Born July 20, 1904 in Virginia he was a son of George G and Mary Bracey Martin. He married Linnie Sherron on April 12, 1930 and she survives with one daughter Phyllis. He worked for Adams Millis and was a member of Sardis Methodist Church of Virginia, attending Archdale Methodist Church. Surviving are three sisters Mrs T W Sherron Winston-Salem and Mrs M T Neal and Miss Rhonda Martin of LaCross Va. two brothers George Martin Jr of LaCross and Ralph Martin of Emporia. The body remains at Harold C. Davis Chapel until the funeral hour. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Thomasville
John Reese Smith
Portsmouth
High Point
Patrick Henry Hospital
Virginia
Montgomery County
Troy
Andrew P. Smith
Martha Ann Wade Smith
Bishop Shore
Honolulu
Hawaii
Gilmer George
Washington
D. C
Margaret Thompson
E. M. Smith
Hubert M. Smith
J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home
Charles F. Leek
First Baptist Church
Floral Garden Park Cemetery
Leonard B. Martin
Clara Cox
George G
Mary Bracey Martin
Linnie Sherron
Adams Millis
Sardis Methodist Church of
Archdale Methodist Church
Funeral services for Coy O Williard held in church
Funeral services for Coy O Williard 45 were held at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 4 pm by Rev Roy E Watts. Interment in Oakwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers included Dr J E Slate John L Rothrock A L Stevens Dr Glenn Perry J J McMurray Hal Davis E T Ring and Robert Garland. Williard of 517 Otteray Dr died unexpectedly near noon Monday. He was secretary of Carolina Upholstery Co and a partner in Thomasville Bedding Co.
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Coy O. Williard
First Presbyterian Church
Roy E. Watts
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
J. E. Slate
John L. Rothrock
A. L. Stevens
Glenn Perry
J. J. McMurray
Hal Davis
E. T. Ring
Robert Garland
Williard
Otteray Dr
Carolina
Thomasville Bedding Company
Infant James Ervin Weant Graveside Rites Held
Graveside rites were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. for infant James Ervin Weant, son of Ervin V. and Peggy Bencini Weant of Route 4 High Point. The Rev. A. T. Tuttle officiated at Fairfield Cemetery. The child died at birth Monday at High Point Memorial Hospital.
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James Ervin Weant
Ervin V
Peggy Bencini Weant
Route 4
High Point
A. T. Tuttle
Fairfield Methodist Church
Fairfield
High Point Memorial Hospital
City Council Considers Patrol Car Trade In and City Projects
City officials plan to inspect 10 police patrol cars at city hall before opening bids to replace them with new models. Council will also approve bids for lighting at Coley Park ball field and library equipment, plus painting a large water tank. Local dealer council member Horace Siderton urged delaying some trades. city has traded patrol cars annually for years.
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T. E. Hinson
City Hall
Horace Siderton
Police Department
Coley Park
Civitan Club hears cancer talk from local physician
Dr. Clifford Lewis of Guilford County and physician led a Civitan Club discussion on cancer. He urged regular full physicals for early detection and noted treatment includes surgery or radiation. Guests included P. B. Moring of Greensboro and William Peck of New York. Attendance prize won by Tom Shelton's team.
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Clifford Lewis
Guilford County
American Cancer Society
Civitan Club
Lewis
Idaho
Dr Lewis
Harry Brockman
Ben Witherington
P. J. Neal
Joe Reynolds
High Point
P. B. Moring
Greensboro
William Peck
New York
Tom Shelton
Mr. X
Battery Theft Halts Two Hunter Coal Trucks
Employees at Hunter Coal Co. found the cause of non starting trucks in the yard yesterday a theft of batteries left the engines lifeless. Investigators note the loss of two batteries and are reviewing security footage and neighboring businesses for clues.
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Hunter Coal Co
GOP Precinct Meetings Signal Postmastership Fight in High Point
GOP precinct gatherings Friday may decide High Point postmaster as 19 local meetings endorse candidates. Walter York and L F Ferree loom as front runners with precinct shifts possible. Postmaster Clark remains until retirement as new policy makes future appointments temporary awaiting civil service exams.
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High Point
C. Clark
GOP
GOP County
Eee
Greensboro
Saturn
Walter York
L. F. Ferree
High Point Post
Clark
Rumor of Thomasville Rail Station Closure Denied
A Southern Railway official denied plans to close the Thomasville ticket office and passenger station. Officials and a local chamber manager dismissed the rumor, noting about 100 passengers use the station monthly and no official action has been announced.
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Thomasville
Southern Railway
Paul Shuei
Greensboro
Shue
Southern
C. A.cox
Cox
Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Hoyle
Guilford County Man Slays Wife Then Kills Himself
A Guilford County man killed his wife at their Michaux Road home near Guilford College and shot himself in a double tragedy last night. Mrs Martha Bennett Anderson died en route to Long Hospital after being shot by her estranged husband B E Anderson who then killed himself. Ruby Anderson, 17, witnessed part of the events and fled the home. Funeral plans are incomplete.
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Guilford County
Guilford College
B. E. Anderson
Michaux Rd
Elvin Norris
Route 1
Ruby Anderson
Haas Named Duke Loyalty Fund Leader In High Point
Robert O. Haas of High Point was named chairman of the Duke University Loyalty Fund campaign for 1953 54 in the High Point area. He will lead a committee to contact Duke alumni who have not yet donated this year as part of a nationwide effort of about 175 campaigns during February and March.
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Robert O. Haas
High Point
Duke University
Duke
Giving Am
Haas
Loyalty Fund
Durham
Hollis Edens
Prayer for Today from Minister C Baker Pearle
A Kansas City minister offers a daily prayer urging steadiness in battle and refuge in God. He speaks of protection as present strength and a sacred dependence in Christ. Amen. Bethel A M E Church.
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Christ
C. Baker
Pearle
Kansas City
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Skies to Clear Again Thursday
Cloudy skies and scattered showers are expected this afternoon and early tonight with little effect on temperatures. High around 56, low near 36. last night 39. Rain ends by midnight as clearing begins. tomorrow looks fair and mild with a high near 58.
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Weather Bureau
Bureau
Hypnotist to Showcase Scientific Side of Hypnosis
Howard Klein, a nationally known hypnotist, brings the scientific aspect of hypnotism to a show at the Senior High School Auditorium on March 9. Proceeds go to the JWV Hospital Fund. tickets available from JWV members, Cecil's Drug Store, and Albert's Jewelers.
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Howard Klein
Post
Klein
JWV Hospital Fund
Cecil's Drug Store
Albert’s Jewelers
Public Opinion Sought On Location of Station
Thomasville scholars and civic leaders receive letters from the City Council proposing move of the freight depot from downtown to the city outskirts to improve safety. The notice warns no cheap fix exists for grade crossings and urges frank, broad discussion backed by major industries and organizations.
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Thomasville
Everett W. Keedt
Zoning Change Rejected In Thomasville
Thomasville zoning board votes against rezoning 303 Salem St from residential to business to site a county building. Residents overwhelmingly oppose. council expected to support board. County plans discuss alternate site near city hall and cheaper option at the Davidson county commissioners meeting.
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Thomasville
Salem St
Couny
Zoning Board
R. L.my
Salem St. Pope
Salem St. Resi
City Hall
Davidson County Commissioners
Sheriff's Department
Health Department
Open House Set Tomorrow Night By Arts & Crafts
The arts and crafts workshop will hold an open house tomorrow night at Junior High School beginning at 7 30. The public may attend free and view displays. Members from all classes including Blair Park Club House Tuesday group are asked to bring completed work for exhibition. Registration for the spring session starts Thursday night March 4.
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Arts and Crafts Workshop
Blair Park Club House
House Leveled By Fire Near Jamestown
A five room frame house owned by H. G. Lackey on Route 1 Jamestown was destroyed by fire this morning. The house burned to the ground by 9 30 with no one inside and the origin undetermined. The Lackey family now lives in a service station nearby. Neighbors spotted smoke about 8 o clock and offered no firefighting.
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Earl
H. G. Lackey
Route 1
Jamestown
Lackey
Grass and Auto Blazes Hit Thomasville
Thomasville firemen responded twice to fires on Brown Street. A 1949 model car owned by George O. Fields short circuited and smoked at 7:45 a.m., the blaze subdued by arrival. At 1:35 p.m. a grass fire behind the Negro library on Brown Street was extinguished.
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Thomasville
Brown St
George O. Fields
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Nathan A. Allman
W. S. Young
Level Grove Baptist Church
Cornelia
Dir. Allman
Young
Fred Cox
Phoenix
Ariz
W. S. Maxwell
C. B. Hardy
Ernest Allman
Athens
Edwin Allman
Douglas
John KR. Smith
Mrs. Mary Hall
Mary Clodfelter Hall
Willowbrook St
Sechrest
Walter J. Miller
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Hall
Thomas M. Hall
Sasteyene
Sechrests
Dugan Clodfelter
Clodfelter
Clarksbury
318Th Field Artillery
France
Camp Jackson
Davidson County
John H. Clodfelter
Ellen Hill Clodfelter
Conrad Hill
Carrie Mae Sechrist
N. A. Clod
Fester
Nives
Siler Funeral Home
Clarksburg Methodist Church
C. L. Tate
T., R. York
Mount Zion
Mrs. Joicy Weavil
Winston-Salem
Joicy Clemetine Weavil
Union Cross
Kernersville
Samuel E. Reid
Elizabeth Green Reid
Weavil
For- County
Union Cross Moravian Church
G. E. Brewer
O. E. Snow
Ernest Gardner
Leonard Martin
Civitans
Rufus Hayworth
Hayworth
N. D. Mc
High Point Enterprise
Asa
Robert Haas
Duke Fund
Arts & Crafts
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