Local Servicemen Receive Promotions and News in Korea and Germany
CPL Jon M. Lamb Jr. of Jamestown and now stationed at Rhein-Main Air Base Germany earns a recent promotion. SGT Donald E. Stutts of High Point graduates from the Far East Command Chemical School Camp Gifu Japan. Pro. Jack Be Murphey of Vine Street joins the Far East Command Chemical School at Camp Gifu. Billy Ray Byrd of Baker Road H P named as the week’s honorman tied to Japan. Curtis Edwards returns from Sally with leave in Greenville. Leon Robertson wounded in Korea hospitalized in Japan. Benny H. Jessup serves with the 50th Signal Battalion in Japan. Thomas F. Leake serves Seventh Infantry in Korea and wears Korean Service Ribbon. First Lieutenant Homer D. Guyer awarded Bronze Star in Korea for steadfast forward observation. W. Ray Greene, Navy apprentice, chosen honorman at San Diego Naval Training Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon M. Lamb, JR
Jamestown Mig Soo
Carrier
Oe Rhein-Main Air Base
Frankfurt
Germany
Joyce Lamb
Greenville
Donald E Stutts
High Point
Route 5
Far East Command Chemical School
Camp Gifu
Japan
OL Jack BE
Murphey
Vine Street
Marine Santa Helps Needy English Children at Embassy Canteen
SGT Lawrence W. Wolfe of the U S Marine Corps assisted in a Christmas party for English children at the American Embassy canteen. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Wolfe of 204 Peach Tree Street.
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Lawrence W. Wolfe
U. S. Marine Corps
Santa Claus
Wolfe
William O. Wolfe
Peach Tree Street
Deaths and Funerals of Two Local Residents
Harry Gordon 76, retired scrap dealer, died yesterday in High Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Russia about 1875 he lived in this city since 1916 with wife Annie Gorelish Street and four children, plus fourteen grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hoyd Lyndon Beane Asheboro, age unknown, died Sunday in Milledgeville Georgia after a long illness. He was survived by relatives in Greensboro and Asheboro. Body shipped to Asheboro with funeral arrangements to be announced. Interment planned at Bethel Friends Church Cemetery.
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Harry Gordon
High Memorial Hospital
Russia
H. Gordon
Hoyd Lyndon Beane
Ashebord
Adolph County
Milledgeville
J. W. Greensboro
Asheboro
Pugh
O'Cats Funeral
Bethel Friends Church Cemetery
Rooney Aims to Mend Breakup With Actress Vickers
Hollywood United Press reports Mickey Rooney says he is trying to repair his marriage with actress Maureen Vickers after a breakup. He describes them as very good friends and hopes to work out their differences despite recent separation.
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Hollywood
Mickey Rooney
Oe Vickers
Miss Vick
Ces Lear
Church to Discuss Sale of Tate Park
The First Baptist Church announces a meeting on the proposed sale of Tate Park. Two committees of trustees and a special deacon committee will present information and discuss the sale.
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Tate Park
First Baptist Church
Church Os
Firm Incorporated For Business Here
Case Manufacturing Company of Point filed a certificate with the Secretary of State Eure stating it will manufacture and assemble merchandise. The authorized capital stock is 100 shares, no par value, issued by Arch Schoch L Schoch and Rufus Oy with 3 shares.
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Case Manufacturing Company of Point
Sated Eure
Inesmatey
Arch Schoch
L. Schoch
Rufus Oy
Ever Ready Club to Meet at Mamie It’s Home
News of Colored People CLUB NOTICE states the Ever Ready Club gathers at Mrs. Mamie It’s residence 1203 Olga Street tomorrow afternoon. Mens Club No 2 of the First Johnny Strickland at 1206 West Street hosts a meeting at 8 p.m. Willie Hollman is the club host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Olga Street
Johnny Strickland
West Street
Willie Hollman
Y to House 30 Furniture Mart Visitors.
About 30 visitors to the Southern Furniture and Rug High ket will stay at Point's new YMCh. The Y officials set a nightly rate near $2. Twenty six reservations were made with four still open. The Y can accommodate 55 persons. 14 are registered. Transients are admitted if 18 and of good character. A 35 year age cap may apply when capacity is reached, not yet in effect. Local hotels no vacancy signs remain and the Chamber of Commerce is placing visitors in private homes.
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Point
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Burglar Otney Plans To Trade Gifts For Freedom
Oklahoma City police, recounting an audacious suspect, describe James Lewis Otney as using gifts to win favors. Otney once admitted stealing a $2,500 diamond watch and even helped recover it from his stomach. He now asks friends to bring back Christmas gifts he took, prompting a new round of inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
James Lewis Otney
Otney
Lapidary Course In Next Arts and Crafts Session
The 1951 52 Arts and Crafts Workshop opens Thursday at the Junior High School with a new lapidary course. Students cut shape and mount stones such as agates emeralds sapphires and amethysts to make earrings and bracelets. A watercolor course and social dancing are also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchannon
St ;Eel Square
Eichelberger Sees Armistice In Korea
Retired Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger spoke in Los Angeles saying an armistice in Korea seems possible though dangerous if strength is reduced. He argued the Korea decision defined by President Truman marked the free world’s defense hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Robert L. Eichelberger
Korea
Eichhelberger
Douglas Mac
Truman
Free World
Reward Offered for Missing Campbell Mining Camp
Campbell Mining Co offers 100 reward for return of a complete mining camp stolen last winter. Five frame buildings a mess hall office and bunkhouse disappeared from the site erected in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flin Blgn
Campbell Mining Co
Vets Office Opens Auto Aid For World War II Veterans
The County Veterans Service Office invites eligible World War II and Korea veterans to apply for free automobiles funded by the Veterans Administration. Up to 1600 dollars may be paid for a vehicle for veterans with specified disabilities. Widow and dependent pensions are discussed with income questionnaires required to continue benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comey
Veterans Service
Vetitems Administration
Ten Year Old Girl Makes Solo Flight in Miami
Betty Lee Bennett, a 10 year old fifth grader, claimed the status of youngest soloist in American aviation history. Her father, B Bennett, said she completed her first solo after a trip to Cuba, noting Civil Aeronautics Administration rules barred under 16 from color. Bennett's 12 year old son Al soloed in Mexico last year.
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Miami
Betty Lee Bennett
B. Bennett
Bevis Dee
Cuetal
Bennett
Cuba
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Colo
Mexico
Labrador Puffins Show Predictable Migration Dates
The article notes Labrador puffins migrate with fixed schedules, departing summer haunts and returning in winter on definite dates, mirroring the reliable cliff swallows of San Juan Capistrano in California.
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Labrador
San Juan Capistrano
California
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Fred R. Byrd
Baker Road
H. P
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Fred Byrd
Curtis Edwards
S. Army
Sally
Edwards
Isabella Edwards
Price Street
Leon Robertson
Neva Robertson
West Broad St
Benny H. Jessup
50Th Signal Battallion
8. W. Jessup
Welch Drive
Thomas F. Leake
Elizabeth Street
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Homer D
Guyer
Route Six
10Th Field Artillery
W. Ray Greene
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Mrs Greene
Eaton
Firm Incorporated
Office Equipment CO
S. Main ST
High Point Commandery NO
Knights Templar
SHACK
Kivett Drive
Eichelberger
General Electric
Vets Service Office
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Royal Arch Masons
W. Bran
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P. Magnin
Perpetual Your Ac
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MAIN
Ring-Harris
Belk
H. A. Wood
High Point Township
W. F. Hester
Rose
Kester Bros. & Sons
Thomasville
Rose Furn. Co
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