Jones Sentenced in Long-Term Case Amid Snowfall Delays
A 46-year-old Jones received a 10 to 12 year term after conviction in a case involving an attempted incident and an ongoing charge. He faces the Guilford Grand Jury in Greensboro on March 3 for a second alleged offense. He maintained innocence and claimed an alibi for the February incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Jones
Sera Santhe Annie
Mye
George B. Pat
Ane
Jones
Guilford Grand Jury
Greensboro
Oriad Lantene i
Lockamy
Mary Hopse
Promotions Span Air Force Ranks Across Several Bases
David A. Rhew is promoted to Sergeant at Shaw Air Force Base Sumter South Carolina. Bobby M. Scott has returned to an air force base after a tough assignment in New York. Robert A. Comer rises to Sergeant at Lackland Air Force Base Columbus Ohio. Alice Er Williamson studies at Fort Sam Houston Texas. Charles W Horton promoted to Captain in Japan, previously a dentist in the area. Raymond M Williams promoted to Sergeant at McChord Air Force Base Washington and assigned to the 8th Troop Carrier Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Rhew
Onie Rhew
Shaw Air Force Base
Sumter
Bobby M. Scott
E. B. Scott
Hansell Street
Air Ad Force Base
Robert A. Comer
R. L. Comer
RFD 3
Lackbourne Air Force
Columbus
Alice ER. Williamson
Medical Field Service School
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Awed P. Williamson
East
Charles W. Horton
Monroe Street
Air Force
Japan
W. W. Horton
Church Street
Thomasville Merchants Prepare for Dollar Days
Thomasville merchants cleared sidewalks and invited shoppers to take advantage of the traditional Dollar Days promotion. The local Merchant's Association sponsors four days of sales with most stores staying open until 9 p.m. through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Merchant's Association
Switch Engine Damaged By Blaze
A Southern Railway switch engine was put out of service after a fire burned wooden framework and electrical wiring. Firemen found no clear cause with pumps used to extinguish the blaze. Earlier, a short circuit in an automobile at 1119 Rotary Drive triggered alarms. another false alarm occurred at 716 Ward Street.
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Southern Railway
Enine
Yes- ST
Rotary Drive
Generées
Mat Ragan
Ward Street
District Cancer Meet Set For March 5 At YMCA
The North Carolina Division of the American Cancer Society schedules a district meeting at the YMCA from 10 30 a m to 3 30 p m on March 5. The drive aims for 300 000 this year up from 224 000 in 1951 with much of the increase earmarked to help establish a near Lumberton institution for incurable indigent cancer patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Division of American Cancer Society
Y.M.C.A
Lumberton
Twenty Minor Accidents Due To Snowstorm
A snowstorm caused a string of minor auto accidents yesterday with motorists driving slowly. Police reported two collisions were severe enough for official records, involving drivers including Eilen E. Philbeck around 1:15 p.m.
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Eilen E. Philbeck
Mutt And Jeff Remain Lodged In City Jail
Report notes two Black men named Mutt and Jeff detained in city jail with bond of five cages. Harry Whitlark aged 24 appears in municipal court with proceedings continuing.
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Mutt
Jeff
Harry Whitlark
No Wednesday Night Service At First Presbyterian
There will be no Wednesday night service at the First Presbyterian Church tonight due to inclement weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
RCA Victor Moves to Place Employed Workers in Pulaski
RCA Victor announces plant closure in Pulaski Va set for April 1 and launches ads across a 150 mile radius offering to help skilled workers find new jobs. An employment office is established under Roy A Cheney to assist displaced employees.
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Pulaski
RCA Victor
Earl F. Selby
Com
Roy A. Cheney
Ri Victor
Juniors To Have Part In Show At Furniture City Kennel Club
The Furniture City Kennel Club sanctions an all breed dog show on March 9 at High Point. A Junior Showmanship event allows boys and girls six years old to participate with a dog that is entered in another class. No entry fee, but the dog must be entered elsewhere. judged separately is not required.
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Furniture City Kennel Club
High Point
Troops balk at M47 tanks due to turret flaws in Korea
Detroit Army ordnance plant reports M-47 tanks rolling from lines but Army field forces have not approved them for combat. Officials cite turret and fire control defects, funding shortages, and austerity as delaying full acceptance and testing of the fighting vehicle.
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Detroit
Army Ordnance
Korea
Ordnance
Call
E. W. Dease Joins ICS Staff
E W Dease has joined the staff of the International Correspondence School and will cover five Piedmont North Carolina cities in his territory including High Point Thomasville and Asheboro. He formerly worked with a local retail firm.
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E. W. Dease
International Correspondence School
Piedmont North Carolina
High Point
Thomasville
Asheboro
Dease
UNC freshmen join national honor fraternity Phi Eta Sigma
Two High Point students among 60 freshmen initiated into Phi Eta Sigma at the University of North Carolina Samuel Bryce Gibson and James Bailey Lovelace earned inclusion in this high ranking national scholarship society.
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High Point
University of North Carolina
Phi Eta Sigma
Samuel Bryce Gibson
James Bailey Lovelace
Red Cross Helps Soldier in Manhunting Hospital Stay
A Maryland man Huston Going wrecked his car on Lexington Avenue and was hospitalized. His frail son Private J P Going, on a 48 hour pass, sought aid from the High Point Red Cross. The chapter arranged subsistence funds, extended leave, and convalescence support through Ft Bragg and local services.
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Enterprise
Maryland
Huston
Lexington Avenue
Red Cross
Huston Going
South Carolina
Spartanburg
Camp Jackson
J. P. Going
High Point
Young Going
Bertha Cox
Home Service
Boy Scouts Do A Good Deed
Mrs. O P Moffitt, a local resident, notes a fine act by Boy Scouts performing a community good deed. The brief item highlights youth service and civic spirit in town.
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Boy Scouts
Red Cross aids veteran ending case with family in Maryland
The piece describes a veteran-turned patient who traveled to Frederick Maryland to arrange hospital bills and finances for his mother in High Point. He hopes for parental reconciliation while his unit's Red Cross officials at Fort Jackson provided emergency leave extensions and funds to wind down the local aspects of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
High Point
Spartanburg
J. P. Going
Red Cross
Fort Jackson
Ash Wednesday Service At Emmanuel Lutheran Tonight
Special Ash Wednesday services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church tonight at 7 30. Rev Harry D Haw will preach on Up Your Hearts. Organ music and choir anthem are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Harry D. Haw
Justice Valentine Will Speak to High Point Clubs
High Point Lions Club and Junior Chamber of Commerce meet jointly Thursday at 6 30 at the Y M C A Ilion Stimous T Valentine Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina will be guest speaker He volunteered for service in 1943 served two years in India earned a bronze star and now serves on the Committee for Improving Administration of Justice The item ends with a Memphis note about Mrs L Moseley receiving a boxed gift with addressed stationery envelopes opened
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High Point Lions Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Y.M.C.A
Ilion
Stimous T. Valentine
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Justice Valentine
Armed Forces
Judge Advocate General’s Department of the Army of the United States
India
Marshall Board of Review
Committee For
High Point Real Estate Taxes Lower Than Most Cities
New York based report shows High Point real estate and personal property taxes for the past year were below the average in cities over 30 000 population and also below peers in the 30 000 to 50 000 range. Assessed value rose to 82 015 875 up from 71 113 313, with per person wealth estimates around 2 060 dollars. Tax collection remained high at over 96 percent across 339 cities surveyed.
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New York
High Point
United States
le Carter, Coults
Ee Eye
Local Ministers Meet at Western Conference Board Session
Wes ley Memorial Methodist Church pastor Dr W A Kale will attend as resident at a Western Conference Board of Education meeting. Conference staff will outline plans for Spring Summer programs led by Rev Howard C Wilkinson of Lexington. Registrants include George B Clemmer of Thomasville Virginia Jarrett Lexington Betty Kate Jones Thomasville Dorrce Watters Clara Watkins Asheboro and Elsie Ellen Moore High Point area church directors plan to attend.
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W. A. Kale
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Board of Education of Western Conference
Howard C. Wilkinson
Lexington
George B. Clemmer
Thomasville
Virginia Jarrett
Betty Kate Jones
Dorrce Watters
Clara Watkins
Asheboro
Elsie Ellen Moore
High Point Area
Goodman Infant Dies Burial In Floral Park
The infant son of William A. and Ruby Goodman of 285 Young Street died in a local hospital yesterday. Survived by two sisters Ada Louise and Gloria Ann and one brother Larry Dean, plus grandparents Mrs Grace Goodman and Mrs Ada King. Interment held today in Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
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William A
Ruby Goodman
Young St
Yesterafternoon
Ada Louise
Gloria Ann
Larry Dean Goodman
Grace Goodman
Ada King
High Point
Floral Garden Park Cemetery
Snow to Make Quick Getaway
Snow lovers should hurry as only a brief, six inch fall remains. The weather outlook shows warmer air ahead, ending the snowfall period soon.
Republicans To Convene Friday in High Point Township
The High Point Re ge Township Committee will meet Friday at 8 p m in the County Building courtroom to elect executive officers for the new year. Fred Metcalf, the current Republican chairman, announced the event. Prior to the meeting Geeksnaks will hold a pre session where five representatives from each precinct are chosen to attend the township session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Rege
Fred Metcalf
High Point Students Honored In Mars Hill Honor Groups
Three High Point students at Mars Hill College were elected to honor clubs. Barbara Short became hostess of the International Relations Club, Paul D. Boyles joined the International Relations Club, and Mona Pennington was named a member of the Seriblerus Honor Club. Eligibility requires a B average and 30 quality credits.
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Mars Hill
High Point
Barbara Short
Daniel H. Short
Bridges Street
Paul D. Boyles
L. E. Boyles
Jones Street
Mona Pennington
J. L. Pennington
South Road
Seriblerus
School Children Take Advantage Of Holiday
Snow and ice disrupted services yesterday with slow traffic and stranded motorists. Schools were closed but transportation resumed today as conditions improved and more normal operations were expected tomorrow.
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Greens
Midni
Sele
Southern Railway
Thomasville
Jamestown
Blair Park
Rade
Fire Captain Examination Planned for March 5
The Civil Service Commissioner announced a March 5 written test for fire captain candidates. Eligible must be first class firemen aged 35 to 45 with a high school education and five years as a first-class firefighter. Successful writers will face oral interviews on March 7 as the department seeks a successor to retiring Captain R. D. Church. Chief E. K. Ingram plans to retire April 2, creating a vacancy for chief.
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City A
Civil Service
Joe Snider
R. D. Church
E. K. Ingram
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