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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1951

Page

12

Grubb Miss Martha Jane Grubb 86 dies at Thomasville

Miss Martha Jane Grubb 86 of Thomasville Route 2 died Monday at City Memorial Hospital after six weeks illness. She was longtime member of Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed church. Born December 5 1864 in Davidson County she lived in Thomasville Township 65 years. Survived by sister Miss Mary Frances Grubb brothers Levi High Point and David Thomasville Route 2 plus many nieces and nephews. Funeral held today at Emmanuel church with interment in church cemetery.

Thomasville Martha Jane Grubb Davidson County Route 2 City Memorial Hospital Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church Miss Grubb Thomasville Township John Mary Kepley Grubb Mary Frances Grubb Levi High Point David Grubb Church

Obituary notices for Mrs. Nelia Marshall and Mrs. Lizzie Morton

Obituary notices report the death of 76 year old Nelia Catherine Marshall at her High Point home after a long illness. Surviving are husband Boyd W Marshall and a daughter, with services set at First Pilgrim Holiness Church and interment in Oakwood cemetery. Also reported are funeral services for 80 year old Lizzie Morton of 165 Mill Street with burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery following a six week illness.

Nelia Catherine Marshall Boyd W. Marshall Asheboro High Point Stokes County John Irvin Sarah Mills Savage First Pilgrim Holiness Church Rachel Ruth Marshall Elwood Embler Walter Savage Trinity Preston Edwards King Koonce

Funeral services for Robert Bloom held at Sechrest

Funeral services for Robert Max Bloom 71 of 311 Ardmore circle were held in Sechrest Funeral home chapel Tuesday at 2 pm. Rabbis William Gold and E B Ersbler officiated with B N A I Brith Lodge Acts Chaplain Sam Shavitz representing the lodge. Burial followed at the Hebrew cemetery on Winston road. Pallbearers were Irvin Silverstein Morris Keil Ben Herman Herman Bernard Sam Shavitz and Lou Greenberg. Bloom had been a city resident since 1925 and died after a weeklong illness in a local hospital.

Robert Max Bloom Ardmore Circle Sechrest William Gold E. B. Ersbler B’nai Brith Lodge Acts Sam Shavitz Hebrew Cemetery Winston Road Irvin Silverstein Morris Keil Ben Herman Herman Bernard Sam Shavitz Lou Greenberg Bloom

Mrs. Olah L. Duncan Rucker obituary details

The body of Mrs. Olah L. Duncan Rucker 62 former resident and widow of Wade M. Rucker died in Norristown Pennsylvania Monday will arrive Thursday morning moved to Sechrest Funeral Home for burial at Oakwood Memorial Park. Services at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Friday at 2 PM with Rev W Arthur Kale and Dr C Excelle Rozzelle. Born Willard Kentucky January 16 1888 she married Wade M. Rucker on September 25 1900. She leaves two sons Ralph E. Rucker and Wade M. Rucker Jr two daughters Mrs FE A Norristown and Mrs Vale of St Louis Missouri a son Louis Duncan and Fred Duncan and three sisters in Cincinnati.

Ernestine Hedgecock White High Point Rt. 1 J. M. White Winston- Salem M. Ray Helen Rogers Hedgecock High Point High School Country Garden Club Lebanon Methodist Church Martha Jane White High Point Rt. 1 M. Ray Edgecock Winston Road Floyd Bottoms Kivett Drive Earnest Rogers W. C. Sides, Jr Floral Garden Park Olah L. Duncan Rucker Wade M. Rucker Norristown Penn Sechrest Funeral Home Wesley Memorial Methodist Church W. Arthur Kale C. Excelle Rozzelle Oakwood Memorial Park FE. A Vale St. Louis Louis Duncan Fred Duncan Cincinnati Babe Nelly

Burlington Mills Stock Pays 8.86 For Each Share

The 26th annual report of Burlington Mills Corporation reports $23 million growth in plant and equipment, record unit volume sales up 15 percent from 1948, and net sales of $286,970,559 for the year ending September 30, 1950. Earnings were $6.86 per share, second only to 1948.

Greensboro Burlington Mills Corporation

Girl Receives Major Skin Graft After Severe Burns

Eight year old Susan Latonick of Binghamton underwent a five hour operation in which 288 percent of her skin was grafted. Six volunteers donated skin with Dr. Nils Nordstrom Jr leading the procedure. The girl now has 55 percent of her body covered and doctors call it life saving with further plastic surgery possible.

Binghamton N. Y Susan Latonick Nils Nordstrom, Jr Susan Binghamton City Newy Texas Que Nordstrom

Tax officer laughs at easy payment from veteran

Detroit January 3 Harold Still County Treasurer says his office faced a simple case when Em er Parraghi paid property taxes on his house. After processing and collection costs the total was 70 cents, while Parraghi’s tax due was 6 cents due to a World War I veteran deduction.

Detroit Harold Still Emer Parraghi Parrag House Parraghi

Local Scouts Begin Jamboree Elimination Talks

Seventeen Hig Point Scouts will give five minute talks Sunday in the Professional building to win nine semifinal spots for a trip to the International Boy Scout Jamboree at Salzburg in August 1951. Sponsors Rotary Kiwanis and Lions clubs will each fund $500 per selected delegate.

Salzburg Austria Scout B. W. Hackney, Jr Hig Point Hackney Rotary Kiwanis and Lions Clubs Paris High Point Lions Rotary Kiwanis Alben Kirkman James Armstrong James Blair Amos Kearns Charlies Lucas, Jr Thomas Woollen Worth Bowman Samuel Austin Jimmy Callahan Charlies Fiinner

Rural Road Bonds Paid in North Carolina

The state settled the first $6 million of rural road bonds issued under the $200 million program. State Treasurer Brandon Hodges sent nearly $7 million to Chase National Bank in New York City. $1.219 million accrued as interest. Governor Scott received $1,000, the first bondholder. Total bonds issued stand at $125 million with $119 million outstanding and $75 million still to be issued.

Raleigh North Carolina Brandon Hodges Chase National Bank New York City Chase National Hodges Scott

Atlantic Coast Exhibit by Life Editors Arrives in Chapel Hill

The Morehead Building in Chapel Hill opens Atlantic Coast, a 29 panel Life Magazine photographic essay by Eliot Elisofon. The show runs from January 3 to February 1, tracing the Atlantic shoreline from Maine to Florida with images of coastlines and coastal life.

Chapel Hill Morehead Atlantic Coast Life Magazine Life Eliot Bon United States Maine Elisofon Atlantic Seaboard Florida Keys Massachusetts

Retiring Congress Looks Back on Expensive Term

Washington Jan. 3 FH The last congress before its successor took over spent more than 110000000000 in peace time expenditures and enacted broad legislation. It boosted taxes by about 8 billion annually and extended the draft while funding vast foreign and defense programs. It supported wage and price controls, rent limits, social security gains, and housing while rejecting Alaska Hawaii statehood health insurance and Taft-Hartley repeal. It also approved an anti subversives law over vetoes and expanded aid to Europe under the Truman era policies.

Washington Congress Truman Western Europe Senate Alaska Hawaii Mr. Truman

More Than 120 Cases to Be Tried Here

More than 120 cases are slated for trial in a one week Municipal jury term under Judge D. C. MacRae starting next Tuesday. Drunken driving leads with 31 cases, followed by 20 violations of the prohibition law. Other counts include abandonment and nonsupport, assault, illegal gambling, and various traffic and drug offenses with several lesser charges listed.

Municipal Jury Court D. C. MacRae

Must Register For Workshop Jan 11

Registration for the winter session of the arts and crafts workshop will be held January 11 at the Junior High School. The parks and recreation department will announce further details later.

Parks and Recreation Department

Reckless Driving Charged After Washington Main Collision

Police report an accident at about 10:45 p.m. at the Washington and Main intersection causing 140 dollars in damages. Drivers Woodrow W. Wood, 505 Montheu, and William Atkins, a Black man from Kilby Hotel, were charged with reckless driving.

Washington and Main Woodrow W. Wood Montheu William Atkins Kilby Hotel

Guilford Freshmen Sponsor Dance at College Gym

Guilford College freshmen will sponsor a square dance on Saturday January 6 at 8 o clock in the college gymnasium. Music by Gurley Wyrick and his Blue Ribbon band. Figure calling by Max Gallinger Bob Roberts and Clarence Knight.

Guilford College Gurley Wyrick Blue Ribbon Max Gallinger Bob Roberts Clarence Knight

Death of Charles Simmons. Body to Edgefield for burial

Charles Simmons died Monday evening at High Point hospital. His body will be sent to Edgefield South Carolina for arrangements at Pierce Block Funeral Home then to his home at 222 Simpkins Street Edgefield. Tent No 326 meets Friday at 7 pm Odd Fellows Hall led by Mrs Retha Monroe. White Rose Chapter 157 OES meets Thursday at 7 30 pm for installation at Odd Fellows Hall. Joint meeting of John McLean Post 196 and Ladies Auxiliary at Mamie Williamson home 201 Underhill Ave Friday 8 pm.

Charles Simmons High Point Hospital Edgefield S. C Pierce Blalock Simpkins Street Odd Fellows Hall Retha Monroe OES White Rose Chapter O. E. S&s. No. 157 John McLean Mamie Williamson Underhill Ave

France’s President Auriol Plans goodwill visit to Washington

President Vincent Auriol of France will visit Washington as a guest of President Truman with Mme Auriol for a first American trip. The week of March 28 to April 3 is targeted for the courtesy visit, with a Canada stop on the return.

Washington Vincent Auriol France Truman Mme. Auriol England Auriol Canada

Phrases on Coaching Hopes and Duke Speculation

The note discusses Bryant 3 Frank Howard and forthcoming Duke news within a week. George Barclay may seek a VP I vacancy, while Salaries at WL reach 7000 this year. Senior Bowl remains with Mobile as Billy Hayes Huck Holdash and others compete. Salisbury’s Jerry Barger rumored to head to Duke for the next coach.

Bryant Frank Howard Duke Greorge Barclay V.P.I Mobile Billy Hayes Huck Holdash Carolina Bishop Strickland South Carolina Wake Forest Jim Slaton Bob Ruffarth Salisbury Jerry Barger

Bison Beat Asheboro 52 to 40 Behind Stifling Defense

High Point’s defense limited Asheboro to 22.1 percent shooting as York led the visitors with 18 points. Robertson sat with fouls in the second half and Rhodes stepped in, while the Bison built a first half lead and held on despite late Asheboro pushes. High Point improves to 4-0. next hosts Gastonia.

Imble Jockson Larry Rhodes York Robertson Ace Rhodes Comets Bison Asheboro Simeon Hassell Robbins Siler City Reynolds Winston- Salem High Point Aheboro Gastonia Asheboro Port Rim Anderson BR. Morgan Morgan SFR Ccoreere FC Ecom & Connell Vevesee M. York Cagle

Trinity Boys Edge Allen Jay By One In Classic Duel

Trinity high school squads hosted Allen Jay in a triple header with the Bulldogs prevailing 43 to 42 in a tight boys game. The Trinity girls defeated Allen Jay 68 to 57 behind Shirley Swiggett 33 points while the Trinity Jayvees rolled 61 to 24. The sellout crowd of over 1,000 watched a tense finish as Hill led Trinity with 14 points and Hedrick paced A J with 12.

Trinity High Bulldog Trinity Girls Trinity All Trinity Jack Hedrick A. J Hill Allen Jay Arene Ridge Talber Yarborough Mickey Zackery White Adderton Bundy Swiggett Denton Cook Collins Lohr Marsh Frazier P. Collins Sheen Davis Loflin Andrews Croker

Umpire Richard Nallin Recovers From Surgery at 72

Richard F. Nallin, a veteran umpire from the 1919 Chicago Cincinnati series, underwent an internal surgery in Baltimore at age 72. He retired in 1934 after 17 major league years and now runs a 225 acre dairy farm near Frederick Maryland. He calls his herd umpire's Decision and names stock after fellow umpires. He began professional baseball around 1890 and entered the American League in 1915, finishing in the International League in 1934.

Baltimore Richard F. Nallin Chicago Cincinnati Nallin Frederick

Quakers Face Guilford in Close Awaited Contest

Quote from Smith stresses urgency for the Quakers as they prepare for a tight game at Guilford after losses in the Midwest. Vestal family offers thanks for condolences and floral offerings following Alton B. Vestal’s death.

Smith Panthers Midwest Guilford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Martha Grubb Nelia Marshall Lizzie Morton Mill Street Thos. L. Morton Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church H. ©. Miller C. F. Womble Ward Street Methodist Church J. E. Cochran Highland Methodist Church Pleasant Grove Church Rufus Clodfelter Chester Spoon Ray Clodfelter Tommy Clodfelter Jack White John White L. M. Young Fred Farmer Douglas Farmer Bill Wright Charles Taylor Ann Willard Morton Robert M. Bloom Olah D. Rucker Burlington Mills Charlotte Dan Weather Bureau Bert Asheville Atlanta Augusta Hirmingham Heston Charleston Columbia Pranaville Fralveston Jacksonville Little Bock Los Angeles Memphis Meridian Miami Mt Mitchell New Orleans New York San Antonio San Francisco Ess Spartanburg Tampa Wilmington Ronnie Russell Charles Curry Leroy Williams Stuart Fountain Norman Wam James Skeen Clyde Ward New England New Jersey Middle Atlantic States North Georgia Florida Cabots New England Islands Virgin COPA NEA Service. Inc U. & Pat Cutrate Drug Store America High Point Roort Trem Hayes Kelly Gibbardt Moore Steerer Hassell Perenne Ie Safrite Robertson Hayworth Prevost Trinity Boys Hedrick Black Ellis Warner Younts Jones Powers Brown Blair Parrish Gregory Stilley Dpd Hancock Bowles Scoggins Fletcher Joop Lidlifter Alton B. Vestal W. H. Vestal Bath Montheus Avenue North Main Street South Main Street Elm Street Younts Grocery N. Main Monark Efird's Efird Saunder’s East Wash Fone ST Westinghouse Norge Ree Valley Ridge Drive J. McCuiston Furniture Commins English Street Grasin Cinnant Thane Ridgecrest Drive APTS Norwood Ct Rowella Apt Jamestown Bidgamonn St Sage West End Virginia Ave Lexington & Centennial English St R. B. Gantt & CO Ward Street Mendenhall- Moore W. Washington Street Jones Street Friddie Street BIRD Piedmont Roofing and Siding Company N. Main St M. D. Hill Duncan Phyfe Green St Griffith Office Equipment Co Model Supply Company Willows Street Nash Nash Jewelry & Loan N. J. McCuiston Furniture Company McCuiston Furniture Company Layay RED Care Enterprise Commerce Furniture Exchange East Commerce St W. J. Mitchell Fairfield Road Call J. Johnson Duraclean D. & A. Duracleaners Sanders, Wick Paint and Buchanan Plumbing and Marine Supplies Hamilton Street Huebert Bunn Lowe Avenue C. B. Piner and Sons Yokeley Furniture CO Winston Rd Call Porter James Carl Durham Harold Cooley Randolph Thurmond Chatham Forsyth Clyde Hoey Willis Smith National Affairs Committee Chamber of Commerce Glenn's East Washington St Western Union
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