Wachovia Reports Business Gains and Ashburn Promotion
Wachovia reports 1951 as a record year with total resources at year end $314,603,674.80 and a $1 million rise in surplus. I. W. Ashburn Jr. elected trust officer at the High Point office, reflecting strong trust department growth and expansion under President Robert M. Hanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanevis Sas Vettety
High Point
Wice
Bland W. Worley
J. E. Millis
Miviowag Temerten Weing
I. W. Ashburn
High Office
Ashburn
Wachovia
Winston- Salem
University of North Carolina
Trust de
U. S. Air Force
Wit Trust Department
Robert M. Hanes
Eee
Rec Trust Department
Washington
Hanes Deee
Citi
Sning
Point
Worley
Draft-Eligible Married Men Face Exams
Draft Board 8a classifies 52 men as 1-A and schedules mental and physical tests at induction sta late this evening. A new ruling requires retrials for mental tests of those who previously failed. About 41 men, largely married with no children, prepare for induction on the 24th, serving two years in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Newton Inman
Charlie Millard Lamm, Jr
Mau
Rice Clifton Adams
James Gar- Drattee
Deaths and Funerals in North Carolina Notices
Mrs Myra Jefferson Kirkman 82 died in Shackleford Nursing Home after two weeks illness. Survived by four daughters and two sons. Funeral at Pleasant Cross Congregational Christian Church near Asheboro. interment in church cemetery. Margaret Melissa McGhee 88 died at Maryfield Convalescent Home after cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by four daughters, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Requiem Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Lem H Mansfield 43, Graham druggist, died at Watts Hospital Durham after eight weeks illness. Survived by wife Nell Dailey and family. Funeral at Graham Methodist Church with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery.
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Myra Kirkman
Myra Jefferson Kirkman
Shackleford
Greensboro
W. O
High Point
R. C. Candle
Edgar Dezern
Whso
S. Dezern
W. E. Kirkman
R. F. Kirkman
Trinity
Margaret M. McGhee
Margaret Melissa McGhee
Maryfield
Jamestown
James M
Martha Greenwood Patterson
Tillman E. McGhee
Point
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
C. A. Welch
N. Clark
L. G. Wi
D. W. Medberg
Erie
Doanne G Oeter
L. G. Winfrey
Land Park
L. H. Mansfield
Durham
Lem H. Mansfield
Graham Druggist
Watts Hospital
Lee County
T. A. Mansfield
Sanford
American Legion, Exchange Club
Graham Methodist Church
Nell Dailey
Mebane
Linda Faye
Graham
Jury resumes deliberations in Costello contempt case
A federal jury in New York returns to the deliberation room to decide 11 contempt counts against gambler Frank Costello for alleged contempt of the U.S. Senate during testimony before the Senate Crime Investigating Committee. Deliberations followed a five hour, 55 minute session under Judge Sylvester J. Ryan with a potential maximum sentence of 11 years and $11,000 in fines if convicted on all counts.
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New York
Frank Costello
United States Senate
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Sylvester J. Ryan
Ryan
Senate Committee
George Wolf
Costello
Newppeals—Services
Myles J. Lane
Writers Call for Deemphasis of College Sports
AP poll shows 117 writers and broadcasters favor reducing college sports emphasis while 83 disagree. Proposals range from subsidies and scholarships to curbs on alumni influence and athletic fundraising, with critics arguing for a more balanced focus across academics and athletics.
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New York
Associated Press
Bhut
Pittsburgh Sun Fe
Wilton Gases
Comiskey Ousts Himself in White Sox Shakeup
Chicago. Charles A. Comiskey III has resigned as vice president of the White Sox amid a salary dispute with the Comiskey family. A board meeting including Mrs. Grace Comiskey will be held Friday to decide Chuck’s future. He inherited stock from his grandfather and is 26 years old.
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Chicago
Charles A. Comieboeyey
White Sox
Grace Comiskey
Sox
Byron M. Geitzoff
Chuck
Comiskey
J. Louis Comiskey
Arizona State Considers Forfeiting Six Games
Arizona State officials stated they are prepared to forfeit six football games in which a player named Joe Matesied used the alias Andy Jesio to bypass NCAA eligibility rules. President Grady Grammage confirmed the school’s stance and acknowledged the deception surrounding the player’s true identity.
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Temp’ Ariz
Arizona State
Indiana
Ao State
Dog Killed By Train Clears Mutilation Claim
Police investigation confirms the dog died from a train incident, not mutilation. A large black dog missing since yesterday was found with its head severed near the tracks and a cord tied to its hind legs, with a railway worker reportedly involved in dragging the animal away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Bostic
Leonard Street
League turmoil hits American Basketball League
The American Basketball League faced a wave of resignations and team instability as president John J. O’Brien quit on January 3. Scranton traded for Bridgeport causing a dispute that led Bridgeport to quit. Only Scranton Manchester Elmira Wilkes-Barre and Saratoga remained, with Saratoga lacking a home court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Nee
O'Brien
Big Hig
Scranton
Manchester
Pittsburgh Names Dawson Head Coach
The University of Pittsburgh named Lowell Red Dawson its new head football coach on a one year contract. Athletic Director Tom Hamilton expects Dawson to restore Pitt’s former gridiron glory and guide the team to success similar to the 10 years prior.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Tom Hamilton
Lowell
Red
Bermuda High Keeps Local Area Mercury High
Yesterday was as warm as any January 14 recorded by the U S Weather Bureau at Friendship and today may break the record again. Forecaster says a high Bermuda pressure keeps the cold away from this area and toward the plains. Scattered showersPossible this afternoon with a cool Wednesday.
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Bermuda
U. S. Weather Bureau
Friendship
City gains 2 797 in population from census figures
The Census Bureau adds 2 797 residents to High Point including West End unincorporated areas. City totals rise from 39 973 to about 50 662 in township and 39 973 city counts reflect a notable growth since 1950. The chamber seeks clarification on county inclusion.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Census Bureau
Washington
Point
West End
Frank Sizemore
Chamber
English Street
High Point Township
High Point City
Maktatesce
City Names New High Point Barbers Association Leaders
JE. Reid is elected ident of the High Point Barbers Association, succeeding D. Wright. W. F. Foster is made indent and Gene Brawley secretary. W. F. Thomas was named.
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JE. Reid
High Point Barber's Association
D. Wright
W. F. Foster
Gene Brawley
W. F. Thomas
Baptists Report New Church Plan Underway
A local Baptist church announced today plans for a new church build and expansion. Church leaders, and members, outlined the project schedule and community outreach goals.
Red Shield Boys Club talk at Archdale-Trinity Lions Club
Arnold Culler of the Red Shield Boys Club spoke at Guil Rand Fire Protective Association headquarters last night. He outlined the club’s work and future program plans to Archdale-Trinity Lions Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Culler
Red Shield Boys Club
Archdale-Trinity Lions Club
Guil Rand Fire Protective Association
High Pointers Plan To Attend Dinner
Twenty eight High Pointers have reserved seats for the $100 plate Republican dinner Saturday night at Sedgefield Inn. Local ticket chairman L. F. Ferree expects about double that number from High Point. Reports from across the state suggest attendance will be sizeable for the North Carolina Republican meeting.
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Sedgefield Inn
L. F. Ferree
High Point
Ferree
North Carolina
Church May Bid on Property on Tate Park Site
The First Baptist Church may bid on all or part of the Tate Park and Elm Street School property. Rev. A. B Hale said a committee may report to the congregation next Sunday. The sale, to be offered February 18 at 11 a.m. on premises, is subject to City Council confirmation.
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First Baptist Church
Tate Park
Elm Street
Hale
E. ©. Criddlebaugh
Criddlebaugh
Sears’ Roebuck and Co
Tate
T. E. Hison
Community group notices for Colored People items
The WLC Circle of The First Baptist Church meets tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the church. Knights of Daniel meet today 6 to 7 p.m. Arts and Crafts at Brooks Memorial Church tonight 8 to 10. Circle 3 St Mark’s Methodist hosts fireside supper at 627 E Washington St Monday night. WSC.S Society program at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Mt Olive Court Calanthe meets Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall. Sportsman’s Club officers elected James Sauber president Alvin Holly vice president Gaither Brown secretary Willie Jones assistant secretary F M Williams treasurer Alvin Steed reporter. PTA Council High Point Council of PTAs meets tomorrow at Leonard Elementary. William Penn High School vs Lutheran Junior College at 7:30 p.m. prelim game.
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W.lc. Circle of the First Baptist Church
Knights of Daniel of the First Baptist Church
Brooks Memorial Church
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Ora K. Martins
E. Washington Street
W.S.C
Ee Committee
W.S.C.S. Society
Court OF Calanthe
Mt. Olive Court of
Calanthe
Odd Fellows Hall
Sportsman’s Club
Sportsmans Club
James Sauber
Alvin Holly
Gaither Brown
Willie Jones
F. M. Williams
Alvin Steed
Aaron Simmons
Davis Avenue
PTA
High Point Council
Leonard Etball
William Penn High School
Lutheran Junior College
Trentman To Speak At Jaycee Dinner
W H Trentman executive vice r of Occidental Life Raleigh will be principal speaker at Sheraton Hotel for High Point Junior Chamber Bosses Night and distinguished service award. He is nationally known in insurance and has chaired Life Insurance Agency Management Association groups and served on multiple committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Trentman
Occidental Life Ance Co
Raleigh
Sheraton Hotel
High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce
Trentman
Life Insurance Agency Management Association
Chamber of Commerce
Community Chess Board
Raleigh-Durham Annexe
Exchangetes Show Film On Americanism
A film titled Don't be a Sucker promoting Americanism was shown to Exchange Club members last night by newly elected president Roger B. Morris. Plans for Crime Prevention Week were announced along with a joint district meeting and list of officers and committees for various club duties.
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Exchange Club
Roger B. Morris
Board of Control
North Carolina
Exchange Clubs
Exchange ‘Clubs
District Three
Kent Morris
Garland Abbott
Callahan
Charles Brown
Harold Davis
Bill Slate
Bob Conrad
Everett Wall
Jim Younts
Ha Riteh
Jim Hogue
Haralson
A. Sherron
Bill i
Red Shore Guns Hit U. S. Minesweeper
TOKYO UP report says a Red Shore naval attack seriously damaged a U S minesweeper and two other vessels. Electrician's Mate Fireman Gerald Lee Swan of Mill City Oregon was killed in the incident.
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U. S
Tokyo
Gerald Lee Swan
Mill City
Ore
Drivers Receives Suspended Sentences In Court
Herbert Godfrey was given 60 days suspended license for 30 days and a $50 fine plus costs after a drunken driving conviction. Steed received six months suspended if he pays a $100 fine and costs and surrenders his license for one year. Julian Smith and J R were not pressed with leave by the state. Albert Garrett Smith faced prohibition violation costs. Thurman Lee Gallimore cited for speeding with $10 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Garrett Smith
High Point
Thurman Lee Gallimore
Commissioners Set Meeting January 22
The County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting in High Point on January 22 for the first time in the city's history. Citizens can present matters directly by telephone to County offices in Greensboro at 8919. The panel plans to meet in High Point three or four times yearly in the future, Porter said.
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High Point
Greensboro
Porter
California Population Report From 1950 Census
The July 1950 census data lists California with a population of 10 472 348. The figure reflects state growth and complements prior estimates and regional trends.
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California
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Ll. W. Ashburn
Chisox
City Hall
Dawson
City Vows
Baptist Church
High Pointers
Jaycee
Fruehauf
Fruehauf Factory
Todats
Charlotte
Dalton Avenue
Ailer Company
Harry C. Rice
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