Jury Finds Jones Guilty in No-Sentence Case
An all white male jury took 45 minutes to convict David Jones of an offense involving intent to commit a reported incident. Witnesses testified supporting the accusation while Jones denied immorality, maintaining innocence and claiming prior trouble only once 23 years ago.
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Jones
David Jones
Carkamy
Russell Street
Hensley
Clara Cox
Patricia
F. D. Lance
W. G. Friddle
Charles T. Oo
Lockamy
T, Jones
Carter
Hagan
Capel
Fair View Street
Funeral services for Brenda Grace Anders
Funeral services for Brenda Grace Anders were held at Yow's Chapel Monday afternoon with Dr. L. B. Reavis and Rev. C. H. Elrod officiating. Pallbearers were Thompson, Jimmy Reagan, Arnold Culler and George MacDaniels. Interment followed in the family plot at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Grace Anders
Yow’s Chapel
L. B. Reavis
C. H. Elrod
Thompson
Jimmy Reagan
Arnold Culler
George MacDaniels
Oakwood Cemetery
Girl Hit By Car Injures Slightly At City Intersection
A young girl was struck by a car at Lindsay Street intersection as she crossed from southeast to southwest corner. Elizabeth S. Rives of 707 Scott Street stepped from the curb into the path of a car driven by Carrie Williams of 1213 Desk Drive. The child suffered minor injuries and no charges were filed against the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Lindsay
Elizabeth S. Rives
Scott Street
Carrie Williams
Desk Drive
E M Russell Dies Funeral Tomorrow
E M Russell died at Rowan Memorial Hospital in Salisbury after a period of declining health and a heart attack. He leaves four sons Robert Herman Baxter and Charles and daughter Kay plus a Baltimore, Maryland, daughter in law, and a large extended family. A charter member and former deacon at Gravel Merits Baptist Church, he will be interred at Grave Hinent Church with services at 2 30 Wednesday and burial at Hoover Funeral Home pending the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
James
Kay
Couple Receives Prison Terms in Winston-Salem Court
A married pair John D. Finch alias Leslie Edward Dickerson and Alice Barton alias Alice Hansford were sentenced in Winston-Salem Superior Court on narcotics, conspiracy and false registration charges. Each faces prison terms with appeals planned. other defendants received suspended or additional four month sentences. A jury acquitted John J. Patterson on the drunken driving charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
John D. Finch
Leslie Edward Dickerson
Alice Barton
Alice Hansford
Cey
Forsyth County
Twin City
Johnnie F. Davis
Davis
Rochester
N. Y
Kenneth Fowler
Te Add Ridge ‘Ber
Patton
Fowler
John J. Patterson
Local College to Join Study on Christian College Concept
High Point College forms a survey commission for a national study on what makes a Christian College. Dr. P. E. Lindley chairs the student and campus life committee with Dr. William R. Locke and others, while Dr. Cooke leads the administration view. The survey, launched in March, will run into the next college year and includes curriculum and off campus relations committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiann College
Association of American Colleges
High Point E
P. E. Lindley
William R. Locke
James W. Moffitt
James Hamilton
High Point Collee
Toach Commission
Cooke
Christian College
Lindley
C. R. Hinshaw
Locke
J. H. Allred
Chest Secretary Attends Milwaukee Meeting
Jim Smith, executive secretary of the Community Chest, travels to Milwaukee Wisconsin for the biennial convention of Community Chests and Councils of America. Delegates from across the country will discuss social planning budgeting and fundraising with speakers including Stanley Allyn and Edward L Ryerson. He expects to return by March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Smith
Community Chest
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Community Chests and Councils of America
Stanley Allyn
National Cash Register
Edward L. Ryerson
Steel
Mitch
Centennial Debated At Chamber Meeting On Plans
The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce met at the Snow White Luncheonette on Lexington Avenue. President N K English instructed Kenneth J Hoyle and the committee to prepare recommendations for the board. Hoyle reported on city projects and the paper box plant moving along, with two new industries seeking sites but needing available buildings.
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Lexington Avenue
Chamber N. K. English
Kenneth J. Hoyle
Cense
Dain
Participa Chamber
Imber
Hoyle
Chamber of Commerce
Thomasville
North Caro
Jveewpes
Thomasville Paper Box Company
Mpl
Gest Chamber
Attendance At Schools Near Normal In High Point
A two day attendance check in High Point area schools shows most campuses maintaining or exceeding 86 percent attendance. Superintendent Charles F. Carmichael noted influenza has not severely affected local schools, with isolated chickenpox and pink eye cases reported while nearby counties report wider absenteeism.
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Sree St Gener
Charles F. Carmee
Carroll
Winston-Salem
Durham
Henderson
Lenoir
Yadkin County
Ada Blair
Brentwoood
Cloverdale
Emma Blair
Johnson Street
Oak Hill
Street
Junior High
F Street
Leonard Street
William Penn
Duke student Padgett among new Phi Beta Kappa members
Robert L. Padgett son of Mr and Mrs R M Padgett of 240 Montheu Avenue is named to the Duke chapter of Phi Beta Kappa joining 21 others including one alumnus and two faculty members Initiation ceremonies and a dinner for new members will be held in the Duke Men's Union at 6 p m on March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Padgett
R. M. Padgett
Montheu Avenue
Duke University
Duke
Phi Beta Kappa
Padgett
Phi Eta Sigma
Duke Men's Union
Percy F Snyder Dies In Hospital At 53
Percy Franklin Snyder 53 of Sophia Route 1 died at 9 45 am Monday in a High Point hospital after a 10 day illness. He is survived by his wife Murial Gray Snyder two sons Terry Wayne and Claude two brothers E Snyder of Miami Fla and W S Snyder of Asheboro. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 3 pm at Old Union Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
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Asheboro
Percy Franklin Snyder
Sophia
Route 1
High Point
Murial Gray
Duncan
Sue Ann Snyder
Terry Wayne
Claude Sophia
E. Snyder
Miami
Fla
W S. Snyder
Old Union Methodist Church
Church
Prominent Denton Resident Albert L Snider Dies
Denton judge Albert Lee Snider 58 died suddenly at his home on West Salisbury Street. A farmer and leader in the local Baptist church he is survived by a sister Mrs Gallimore of Denton. Funeral arrangements announced with burial planned in Denton.
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Denton
Albert Lee Snider
Recorder's Court
West Salisburyers
High Point
Fear Beter Bager
Arthur
Mes
Gallimore
Harvell Home Razed By Blaze
A fire destroyed the Harvell residence prompting neighbors to draw water from a well as heavy smoke filled the area. The walls under the eaves collapsed minutes after the blaze was first discovered.
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Harvell
Defendants Weds Plaintiff In Seduction Case
The trial in a seduction case was continued into today as Curtis arranged to pay court costs. Judge B Patton noted a partial payment and ordered further proceedings to settle costs, with details unclear from the fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Hulda Street
Elise Bald
B. Patton
Officer Winslow Injured in City Accident
Floyd J. Winslow of the City Police Department was treated at Mance Hospital for minor foot bruises and a broken toe. He was not seriously hurt and returned home to High Point. Full accident details were incomplete this morning.
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Floyd J. Winslow
Inmance Hospital
Winson
High Point
Choir from Highliege toPerform at Wesley Memorial Dinner
A group from the newly organized Men's Choir of Highliege will sing secular music at a dinner meeting that starts the new Young People's Sunday School Class. The event is Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at Wesley Memorial Church directed by William Collins.
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High Liege
Wesley Memorial Church
William Collins
Man Consumes Barrel of Baking Soda
A man recounts years of baking soda use to treat gas and stomach discomfort. He notes temporary relief after quitting soda and trying CERTA VIN, a new medicine claimed to work with meals and aid digestion. The ad promotes CERTA VIN as providing relief and enriching the blood with herbs and vitamins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann's
Mutt and Jeff Robberies Solved by Whitlark Confession
The Mutt and Jeff robberies terrorizing High Point in December 1950 are solved as Harry Whitlark, 24, of 534 FE High Street, confesses to the crimes and is jailed. Police note Melton had not admitted involvement. detectives had worked long hours to close five robberies, including attacks on Hauser, McDaniel, and Hall, with over $2,700 recovered.
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Mutt
Jeff
High Point
Harry Whitlark
High Street
J. W. Sechrest
Cae
Plainc
Tad Ery
Melton
Whitlark
Mutt and Jeff
A. M. Hauser
Route 5
Johnson
Police Department
Sechrest
Harry E. Ca
Tae E
Thomasville Moves Toward Bird Sanctuary Status
Legal machinery is in operation to have Thomasville declared a Bird Sanctuary. The Chamber of Commerce board reports a motion for designation will be scheduled for adoption at the March council meeting.
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Thomasville
Board of
Direc
Tors
Chamber of Commerce
Examiner's Office To Close Two Days
The Local License Examiner's office here will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. The office will be open on Wednesdays and Fridays after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner's Office
Thomasville
Trustees Report On Doctors Recommendations For Hospital Emergency Care
Trustees of High Point Memorial Hospital heard a report on doctors recommendations to improve emergency service after a staff meeting at the Sheraton Hotel. Dr Tom Tyson said the specifics should be presented to the trustees before public release as on call coverage and delays were discussed amid concern over Saturday afternoon emergency care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Memorial Hospital
Sheraton Hotel
Taf
Iattell
Bee
Tom Tyson
W. R. Peters
Tyson
John W Blair Rites Scheduled Tomorrow
THOMASVILLE funeral services for John W Blair will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at the Walker Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Blair
Thomasville
We Aoe
Walker Funeral Home
Pleasant Grove Methodist
Beck builds additions at 1814 Johnson Street
D. W. Beck receives building permits to add quarters and storage space at 1814 Johnson Street with a total project cost of 1000 dollars.
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D. W. Beck
Johnson Street
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E. M. Russell
Percy F. Snyder
Albert L. Snider
Officer Winslow
W. R. McDaniel
J. S. Hall
E. Washington Street
Packard
Packerd
Wrenn St
Guilford Motor Corp
High Point, N. C
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