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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1956

Page

12

Noted Baptist Elder Dies In Twin City

Elder Aeet Fagg 78 of 2403 Glenn Ave died at home in Winston-Salem at 8 today. Born 1887 in Stokes County he served churches across Stokes Guilford Davie Forsyth counties and was pastor of several churches. He organized led Mayo Primitive Baptist Assn and headed J A Fagg and Sons Wholesale Groceries. Surviving: three sons one daughter ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren one brother two sisters. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at St Delight Primitive Baptist Church with body at Vogeler's Funeral Home until 12:30 p.m. and then to church burial.

Winston-Salem Aeet Fagg Glenn Ave Stokes County Isaac Ah Lovings Fagg Danbury Walnut Cove Movio Hassell A. Fagg Sidney S. Norman M. J. Fage Maggie Jackson High Point Lizzie Sawyers Reidsville Ed Bullins Madison St. Delight Primitive Baptist Church Vogeler Cemery

Fremont Country Club Plans Meeting in Thomasville

A development committee invites 25 persons to a 7 30 PM meeting at a local restaurant to discuss pushing the purchase of Fremont Country property. C R Reed chairs with S T Stoker John R Perry James E Lambeth Jr and Doak Finch signing letters. The club sits on about 300 acres on Highway 62 southeast of Thomasville.

Thomasville Fremont C. R. Reed Reed S. T. Stoker John R. Perry James E. Lambeth Jr Doak Finch Highway 62

Man Accused Of Stealing Socks From Plant

A 21 year old worker, Alonzo Huff, admitted taking 147 pairs of socks from Triangle Hosiery Co over several weeks. He faces larceny and receiving charges with $300 bond and a Municipal Court trial set for Friday.

Waldo Carroll Alonzo Huff Daniel Brooks Apts Triangle Hosiery Co Huff William H. Ward Fowler St Southern Pines English St. Ext Sidney H. Lane

Furr Admits Saw Use In Jailbreak Escape

High Point inmate Robert Lee Furr 26 admitted possessing hacksaw blades used in a jail escape. He and two accomplices fled the county jail but were captured within hours at the home of Hedrick’s uncle. The escapees face additional charges and sentences following capture.

High Point Oficers Robert Lee Furr Farr High Pointer Roy Hedrick Hedrick Charles Thomas Ashley South Carolina Hedrie Herman Mabe

Deaths and Funerals Father Of Local Man Succumbs

The Rev. and Mrs. G F Overstreet were notified yesterday of the death at Clinton South Carolina of W T Gregory aged 86. He was found dead during the night. Funeral arrangements were not available locally. Reverend Overstreet is pastor of Pentecostal Holiness Church here.

G. F. Overstreet Clinton S. C

Father of Local Woman Succumbs

Conway South Carolina John Calhoun Miller died at a local hospital at 10 10 a m Tuesday after an illness of about 24 hours He was a resident of the Toddville section of Horry County He was survived by his wife Mary Brown Miller and his son David Miller of High Point Other survivors include three sons three daughters two brothers and 20 grandchildren Funeral services were set for 3 p m Wednesday at Pawley Swamp Missionary Baptist Church with Rev J H Seymour officiating burial will follow in the church cemetery

Conway S. C John Calhoun Miller David Miller High Point Toddville Horry County Mary Brown Miller Pawley Swamp Missionary Baptist Church J. H. Seymour

Brown Infant Graveside Rites Set for Grady Collins Brown

Graveside services for Grady Collins Brown infant son of Grady I and Vernal Collins Brown of 3123 Triangle Lake Rd. were held at 4 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Walter Johnson officiating. The infant died yesterday at 6:15 p.m. in High Point Memorial Hospital. Surviving are one sister Debra K. Brown, maternal grandmother Mrs. Collins of Sum merfield, paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Brown of Thomasville, and paternal great grandmother Mrs. L A. Brown of Griffin Georgia.

Meeting To Organize Rural Fire Department

Residents of the Fair Grove Community plan a meeting to discuss forming a rural fire department. Kermit Hall of the Community Betterment Association will host the session at Fair Grove School auditorium this evening. Attendees from the Fair Grove Water Corp Lions Club and PTA are invited, with open participation. A related topic is safety and water supply for the area, which was raised before the city council last month. Fred Murphy leads the Fair Grove Water Corp.

Thomasville Fair Grove Kermit Hall Fair Grove Community Betterment Association Fa Grove Fair Grove Water Corp Fair Grove Lions Club Fair Grove Pta Hall Fred Murphy

Thomasville to Let Pipeline Contract for Water Lines

Thomasville set to open bids Thursday for laying a 16 inch water line from the filtering plant on Lexington Ave and additional lines citywide. The project, funded by a $375,000 bond issue approved in September, involves cooperation with Lexington to build the Abbott's Creek reservoir and sell bonds jointly under state supervision.

Thomasville W. T. Green Jr City Hall Green W. C. Olsen Co Raleigh Lexington Ave Lexington Abbott's Creek J. E. Honeycutt Local Government Commission H. W. Zimmerman

Trash Burning Permits Suspended Amid Dry Weather

The local fire department halted trash and grass burning permits in all areas due to dry conditions. No permits will be issued until more rain arrives. Fire officials urge inspections for uncollected debris and warn of recent fires linked to such material. Some industrial premises were inspected, revealing hazardous situations and letters were sent to owners.

More Showers May Hit Area

Weather outlook for the High Point area shows no change in temperature through tomorrow. Skies remain cloudy with a light rain possibility, likely minor if it occurs. Friday should bring generally fair weather with similar or slightly warmer temperatures. Atlantic storm effects diminish as conditions trend west to east. tonight's low near freezing, around 34, with highs around 50 for today and tomorrow.

High Point

Week of Missions Slated by Greensboro Lutherans

Twenty eight Lutheran churches in the Greensboro area will hold a special week of services from January 22 to January 26. Dr J A Keisler of the Evangelism Mission of the United Lutheran Church announced the observance. Visiting pastors from Emmanuel High Point Grace Thomasville and St Johns Asheboro will lead the services.

Greensboro J. A. Keisler Rea Evangelism Mission United Lutheran Church General Planning Committee Emmanuel Church High Point Raymond D. Wood Savannah Grace Church Thomasville Shelton Moose Columbia S. C St. John's Church Asheboro George Whitecarr Concord

Liability Laws Explained For Optimist Club

John Haworth spoke to the High Point Optimist Club on adequate liability insurance protection. He compared North Carolina law with other states and outlined outcomes for claimants and defendants. Bob Mendenhall named Optimist of the week, with guests Robert Bailey Robert Marks and Gene Kester. Dr L G Harrison announced progress toward an Asheboro Optimist Club.

John Haworth High Point Optimist North Carolina Bob Mendenhall Robert Bailey Robert Marks Gene Kester L. G. Harrison Asheboro

Lien Filed Against Allied Wood Products Inc in High Point

A federal lien for 1428 dollars was recorded yesterday with the county register of deeds against Allied Wood Products Inc of High Point. The action indicates a secured debt claim connected to the company.

County Register of Deeds Allied Wood Products, Inc High Point

Unemployment Law Meetings Set Across 55 NC Cities

The North Carolina Employment Security Commission schedules January meetings in 55 cities to explain the amended Employment Security Law effective Jan 1. About 10 350 new employers and 60 000 new employees are covered. Kendall cites alignment with federal law and outlines employer liability thresholds and reporting timelines.

North Carolina Employment Security Commission High Point County Court House Thomasville Asheboro S. Fayetteville Lexington Henry E. Kendall General Assembly of

Alpha Art Club Meeting With Mrs Lola Cartright

The Alpha Art Club will meet with Mrs. Lola Cartright Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at her residence 1119 E Washington St. La Colonie Club will meet at the home of Mrs Aline Gripper 818 Hilltop St Thursday at 8 o'clock.

Alpha Art Club Lola Cartright Washington St LA Colonie Club Aline Gripper Hilltop St

Employers to Receive Law Information Mailing

Informational material about the law will be mailed to employers with three or more workers within 60 days. The mailing list will be drawn from employers who submit reports to the Bureau of Old Age and Survivor's Insurance.

Bureau of Old Age and Survivor's Insurance

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