City Council Moves To Sell Tate Park Property At Auction
City Council approved bidding Tate Park property at public auction set for February 18 at 11 a.m. The sale funds may be surplus public monies usable for library or other needs, per Attorney General guidance. Purchaser must develop the property as an integrated unit and bull restrictions apply for 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Park
Harry McMullan
Grover H. Jones
First _Baptist
Chute
Ad Ge Ae
Lawton Dutton
Ed Mendenhall
Ministers Agree On Services and Cooperation Plans
High Point ministers approve a special service program for Good Friday and Easter to be held at Floral Garden Cemetery and sunrise services. The group partners with the Council of Church Women for Prayer Services and supports church radio devotions and Bible in the Schools Sunday efforts. A committee is formed to revise the Association Constitution.
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High Point
Floral Garden
High Point Council of Church Women
J. P. H. McNatt
Brentwood Presbyterian Church
B. E
Central Christian Church
Robbins
T. Sse
Episcopal Church
Association
Secre Edgar
Cme
Beak
Wart
Aires
Scout Council Holds Annual Meet In YMCA Tonight
The 29th annual meeting of the Uwharrie Council of Boy Scouts will be held at the YMCA, with about 175 scouters expected. Allen Lewis of Reidsville will speak on Forward on Liberty's team, a national three year program. New officers for the Council and five districts will be elected, and Silver Beavers and advancement awards will be announced at a banquet.
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Uwharrie Council of Boy Scouts
YMCA
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Allen Lewis
Reidsville
Lees Cone
Liberty
Boy Scouts of America
N. me _ aville
Second Racial Bomb Victim to Be Buried
Mrs. Harriet Moore, 49, widow of NAACP leader Harry T. Moore, died from injuries from the Christmas night bombing in Mims Florida. She will be buried in Mims with Roy Wilkins attending. Walter White cannot attend due to a conference with the U.S. Attorney General on Florida bombings.
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MIMS
Fla
Harriet Moore
Rice Snow Confuses Weather Forecasters In City
The UU and Weather Bureau of Friendship report rice snow falling this morning described as dry sleet by locals. They forecast light rain tonight and a 34 degree low, with 48 expected for Wednesday, as officials note the unusual winter precipitation.
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UU. &. Weather Bureau of
Friendship
Council meeting notes and property sale estimate
The record cites Bishop Hall at the council meeting and notes Mendenhall as a prospective buyer. Estimates suggest the property could raise over $100,000 for the city coffers.
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Mendenhall
Blood Drive Appeals as Red Cross Seeks Donors
High Point citizens are urged to donate blood as the Red Cross blood mobile visits the Armory on Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 400 locals have donated repeatedly, with 1,120 pints used last year at no patient charge and substantial savings to the hospital. High Point defense officials stress continuing need for blood for Korea wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Bryan
High Point
Red Cross
High Point Memorial Hospital
Ruby Burge
Iris Cecil
Bobile
Armory
Korea
Assault Case Defendants Draw Suspended Terms In County Court
A Pine Street youth received 90 days on the County Farm after a malicious damage case. Several defendants in Thomasville and Munich Courts drew similar short terms or suspended sentences for assault, drunkenness, and related offenses, with costs and conditions attached.
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Pine Street
Archie Myatt
Bobby Fields
Munich
Myatt
Elouise Rogers
Nero
Ira P. Stiles
Grace Street
Om Farm
Dur Street
Todd
H. R. York
James Bethea
Weaon
Tie Baumgardner
PA Waldo
Craw
Kate Ridge
Carlet Taylor
Lomax
Jamestown
Charlie Webster T
Thomwie
Ayssus
Robert Berry
C. B. King, Jr
Dr Harrison Lectures On Pain Relief At Lincoln College
Dr L G Harrison, a local chiropractor, addressed Lincoln Chiropractic College seniors in Indianapolis and will give two more talks Wednesday and Thursday on a new pain relief technique gaining recognition. The method reportedly helps athletes injured in football and basketball games. The Harrisons flew to Indianapolis Monday and return Thursday night. A new gasoline lantern for summer camps and emergencies shines like a 200 watt bulb, lasts nine hours, and includes a steel reflector and handle to become a spotlight.
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L. G. Harrison
Lincoln Chiropractic College
Indianapolis
Ind
Army Slow But When You Owe
Mrs. Arthur C. Ray of 403 Highland Avenue received a $850 demand from the Army General Accounting Office in St Louis for an overpayment in 1942 while her soldier-husband was overseas. Ray, now a High Point police officer, says the error likely arose during his service and jokes the amount would look bad for a policeman to end up in federal prison.
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Arthur C. Ray
Highland Avenue
Army
General Accounting Office
St. Louis
Ray
High Point
Bail Set For Marine In Beating Death Case
James A. Carroll posted bail for Marine Hugo C. North of Chattanooga to face charges in the beating death of real estate salesman William J. O'Brien Jr. in Philadelphia. The defense argued the incident amounts to involuntary manslaughter. O'Brien was found dead in his apartment two days after surrender at the Philadelphia Naval Base.
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Philadelphia
James A. Carroll
Marine
Pfe
Hugo C
Ntattanooga Tenn
Black
Philadelphia Naval Base
William J. O'Brien Jr
Exchange Club Officials For New Year Installed
Roger B. Morris a Public Schools faculty member was installed as president of the Exchange Club of High Point at a ladies night event at the Rainbow Susser club. New officers include George T vice president Charles Brown secretary and James W. Blackwell treasurer. Four new members James C. Roberts Frank Smith Robert M. Jones and R. E. Ashburn joined the club.
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J. E. Beamon
Exchange Club
Roger B. Morris
Rainbow
Back Row
Charles Brown
Eng Javhes W Well
Bhardt
J. B. Morris
MS Realina State Exchange Clubs
City Public Schools
Exchange Club of
High Point
Rainbow Susser Club
Geamer Morris
George T
James W. Blackwell
Board of Control
Harold Ritch
Bill Slate
Ben Harris
Thornton
Dent
National Exchange
M. L.patrick
Dr. Morris
James C. Roberts
Frank Smith
Robert M. Jones
R. E. Ashburn
L. J. Siebert
Leaksville
North Carolina State Exchange Clubs
J. Beamon
Helen Nelson
Jones
Petrie New Personnel Group Head
W. S. Petrie of Melrose Hosiery Mill becomes president of the High Point Personnel Association. The meeting at the M.C.A. announced Petrie’s leadership and committees including Rochelle, Sam Strickland, Bro Rren D., Lindsay, and Mrs. Carter. Ralph E. Miller from the North Carolina Employment to Commission spoke on services offered.
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W. S. Petrie
Melrose Hosiery Mill
High Point Personnel Association
M.C.A
Fontieg Ounguny
Sis Controns Pany
Claude Carter
Anvil Brand
Petrie
Rochelle Retiri
Sam Strickland
BroRren D
You
Elopment
Av Lindsay
Carter
Ralph E. Miller
North Carolina Employment To Commission
Man Fined on One Assault Count in Thomasville Court
Judge W. H. Steed suspended judgment on one count of assault against a 23 year old rural resident. Murphy faced two counts after New Years Eve frays charged by brother Victor Ray Murphy and uncle S. L. Murphy. Verdicts delivered yesterday with payment of court costs in lieu of full sentencing.
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Thomasville
W. H. Steed
Recorders Court
Jimmie Angel
Steed
Angel
Robert Laughton Carter
Otis DeLoach, Jr
High Point
Lloyd Elvin Taylor
Calvin Rudolph Jones
Great Falls
S. C
Murphy
Victor Ray Murphy
S. L. Murphy
Faces Hearing Set After DUI Arrest
James L. Barger 42 of 1402 English Street was arrested yesterday on a driving while intoxicated charge. He posted a $500 bond and a Municipal Court hearing is set for tomorrow.
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James L. Barger
English Street
Jaycees Back Polio Drive With Street Fundraising
Jaycees plan to push polio donations statewide after a report showed the drive lagging. Treasurer Robert Rapp Jr said volunteers would hit streets Saturday and afternoons to boost contributions, with plans to station members on W Main Street and Salem at Main Street and consider stunts like auctions and nose races to raise funds.
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Jonelavive
Regan
Robert Rapp, Jr
Jaycee
W. Main Street
Salem
Main Street
Seven Million Paid Out From Fels Philanthropy Estate
An estate of the late Samuel S. Fels soap maker and philanthropist disclosed payments totaling 7,119,718 dollars in principal and income to the Samuel S. Fels Fund. Fels lifetime gifts exceeded 40 million dollars to charities before his death in June 1950. The fund, established in 1935, supported medical research and government work.
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Ees
Samuel S. Fels
Philanthro- Fels
Civil Suits Filed With City Court
Civil suits filed in municipal court include ph Hardware anfety suing M. P. re trading as P. Woodall Plas tering Compan for a matter tied to 1950 and state interest. A''barrier sues William Wrenn for damages in an auto case. B. Hill seeks $406.34 plus interest from Clifton B. Williams and spouse. Fanniequan Divorce actions filed by V. Smith against Don W. Smith and Homer Weavil against Ruby S. Weavil. Sheraton grounds listed in both actions.
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Ph Hardware
Anfety
M. P
P. Woodall
William. Wrenn
Bvanett B. Hill
Clifton B. Williams
Fanniequan
V. Smith
Don W. Smith
Homer Weavil
Ruby S. Weavil
Sheraton
Youth Center Plans Aired In Meeting
A Saturday night opening of the youth center drew attendees for social dancing table games and a snack bar. A variety program featured Whitley Faye Wilson and Ann Hancock with piano. The program will run each Saturday with membership cards sold for a small fee.
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Farst
Whitley
Faye Wilson
Ann Hancock
Woman Jailed After Sunday Knife Fight
Police arrested 38 year old Hughe McCoy of 615 Hulda Street after a Sunday knife fight that left a Negro woman needing 17 stitches. McCoy faces assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill charges and posted a $300 bond. A hearing is set for tomorrow in Municipal Court.
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Hulda Street
Hughe McCoy
Nizzie Little
Hulda
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Scout Council
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Bishop Hall
Dr. Harrison
Pine ST
Jaycees
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Delta
Ddave Stores, Inc. c
Summit Ave
Reensboro
N. C
Delta Vacuum
Summit Avenue
Greensboro
M. C
Electrolux
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