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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1952

Page

9

Freed By Myatt In Pistol Case Court Testimony

Robert Burford of 716 Leonard Street testified he has not touched a pistol for four years. Matthew Johnson of 605 Leonard Street said Burford accused him of trying to seduce his wife and made threats on his life. Other cases in morning session included Oscar Ellington speeding Margaret LeGrand drunk and disorderly costs Williams no operator’s license costs Virgil Oldham assault drunk and disorderly.

Robert Burford Leonard Street Matthew Johnson Johnson Burford Moive Oscar C. Ellington Margaret — LeGrand Williams Etter Stroud Andrew Stevenson Virgil Oldham Senate

Church Committee Considers Property Purchase Plan

Cridlebaugh reported the church's property purchase study, noting the committee may present a recommendation to the congregation next Sunday. The Tate Park and School area discussion highlights the expanded property deal and involved buyers.

Cam Cridleba Tate Park Cridlebaugh Cridiebaugh

Three Cars Damaged In Accident On Highway 109

State Highway Patrol reports a three car crash on Highway 109 near Thomasville last night. No injuries but over 1000 dollars in damage. Dalton Workman of route 2 collided with Max Gene Lannings of Denton after stopping to allow a lead car to turn. Workman cited for lacking a valid operator license.

Thomasville Dalton Workman Max Gene Lannings Denton Workman Woranan Uot

GOP Lincoln Day Dinner Featured Speaker In Winston-Salem

The annual Lincoln Day dinner in Winston-Salem with Harve Siren as principal speaker drew near 400 attendees at Sedgefield. Local ticket chairman L F Ferree reported almost $18,000 raised from the event.

Winston-Salem Harve Siren Lincoln Sedgefield L. F. Ferree

High Point Players Win Mid-Southern Bridge Honors

High Point competitors dominated the Mid-Southern Bridge championship at Pinehurst last week with Mount Airy pair Mrs Joseph Jackson and Mrs Frank Sydnor defeating rivals by 11 percent match points. Greensboro and Durham partnerships claimed silver prizes in multiple divisions, while numerous High Point participants shared honors across Mitchell Move alists and Carolina Trophy contests.

Pinehurst Hi Pointers Pinehirst Mount Airy Joseph Jackson Frank Sydnor Sidney M. Cone Greensboro E. T. Howard W. W. Elliott Durham Alabama Marvin Henniston Ala R. R. Thurman Otis Ladd Cheraw S. C Ladd Pattie Poston Weth Holderness Newton Farnell Chester Ward Spartanburg

Fire Destroys Building on Russell Street

A fire swept through a warehouse on Russell Street shortly after six o clock, burning for about an hour. J C Bostian, leasing the building from the Ed estate, says it is a total loss with stock and knitting machines destroyed though cause remains undetermined. Firemen could not determine origin and no loss estimate was given.

J. C. Bostian Cry Company Bastian

Another Dog Mutilation Shocks High Point City

A five month Spitz belonging to H D Agnar of 101 Rickert was mutilated after disappearing from its yard. Police logged the incident January 3 as a canine attack with a later report noting another decapitated dog found near Tae May. Investigators later called a train accident the cause of death for a third dog.

High Point H. D. Agnar Rickert Agner Weenatl Tae May

Florida Man Held in Custody After Injury Note Found

Police found a note on a man’s clothing claiming a multifracture injury and risk of blackouts. The bearer was taken to a hospital, with instructions to seek help if he fell or was injured.

Florida Pital Me Flowers

Five High Point Men Enlist In Marines

Technical Sergeant O H Phipps announced that five High Point men and one from Trinity enlisted in the United States Marines for a three year tour. Names listed include Lillian Sawyers of 409 Burse Street and Bobby Alexander Wood, son of E A and Mrs E A Wood Route 4. Other enlistees are Tobias Jackson Embler Route 1 Luther Mahlon Pendry Thomas E Pierce 411 Fourth Street Harold Pierce Trinity and Forrest Denver Garrett Trinity.

O. H. Phipps United States Marine Corps High Point Trinity E Lillian Sawyers Bursetreet Bobby Alexander Wood E. A. Wood Tobis Jackson Embler Tobis Embler Luther Mahlon P Joseph M. Pendry Harold Pierce Thomas E. Pierce Fourth Street Forrest Denver Garrett Henry C. Garrett

Firemen Respond To Stove Fire At Long Street Home

Firemen were called to 210 Long Street early this morning to extinguish a flooded oil stove at the home of F. L. Gailey. Earlier, trucks were sent to battle two grass fires Saturday and a false alarm at 6 30. Only two Nebraska cities exceed 25 000 population, Lincoln among them.

Thomasville F. L. Gailey Long Street Nebraska Lincoln

County Board to Meet Here Tomorrow in Special Session

The County Board of Commissioners schedules a 11 o clock morning meeting in the city for interested residents to appear before the board on local construction projects. Notable items include W B Stronach building a residence at West College Drive and East Farriss Street costing 9000, J D Green renovating 1547 North Main Street into apartments for 3000, and W C Kelly building a garage at 1803 Welborn Street for 1200. Chairman L C Amos presides with members Logan F Porter Sr and James, among others.

W. B. Stronach W. College Drive E.farriss Street J. D. Green N. Main Street County Board of Commissioners Greensboro Meereen Logan F. Porter L. C. Amos James

Kentuckian Arrested In Thomasville

Police held a Louisville woman on charges of non-support of a dependent child after Leona Morris claimed the child had been in her care for over a year. Virginia Adams, 22, faced the complaint and a trial was set for this morning in Recorders Court.

Thomasville Louisville Leona Morris Oenia Adams

Several Charges Placed Against Driver of Car

A Cedar Lane resident was out on bond today facing hit and run and drunken driving charges filed Saturday night by a patrolman. Benjamin Nance said the 1950 Ford convertible allegedly struck another car on Unity Street and he arrested the driver after the other vehicle’s operator, Carl White Swink of Route 3, identified him.

Thomasville Cedar Lane Auton Benjamin Nance Unity Street Eddins Nance Carl White Swink Route 3 Swink

Driving Drunk Case Lodged Against Man Charlie Hill

Charlie Hill, 28, of Kernersville, was arrested yesterday on a charge of driving drunk. He was released after posting a $500 bond.

Charlie Hill Kernersville

Open Bids Set by Local Government Commission

Raleigh reports bids will be opened tomorrow by the Local Government Commission for three bond issues and two anticipation notes. The bond issues include 75000 in Camden County school bonds, 100000 in Madison Town water bonds, and 27000 in Person County school building bonds, plus a refunding line for Randolph Hoke J.

Raleigh Local Government Commission Camden County Madison Person County Hoke Randolph

Deaths And Funerals D W Jennings 58

D W Jennings 58 longtime High Point resident died at a local hospital after 4 PM He married Lacie Lew in 1928 Surviving wife two daughters and a son among relatives The body moved from Koonce Funeral Home to 1007 Gordon Street Funeral services Tuesday at 3 30 PM from First Pilgrim Holiness Church Rev J A Grout and Rev O L Gardner officiating Interment Floral Garden Park Cemetery

D. W. Jennings E. W Sara Yy Jennings High Point Lacie Lew James E. Jennings Missee Jennings Jewel Sikes High Ales Koonce Gordon Street Pilgrim Holiness Church J. A. Grout O. L Floral Garden Park Cemetery

Chile’s Mining Prowess Dominates South American Output

Chile’s extensive mineral resources yield two thirds of all minerals mined in South America, underscoring the nation’s dominant role in regional production and export markets across copper and other commodities.

Chile South America

Police Suspension Case Aired at Closed Meeting

A city special committee reviewed the suspension of Police Sgt. W. H. Truelove in a closed session after Chief Shore presented details. The panel, including A. E. Cooksey T. Kennedy and Charlie Eanes, will report findings before any action, with an appeal required before Council review.

Thomasville W. H. Trutelove Paul M. Shore Cornell Pla Shore W. W. Rapp

Weather forecast predicts fair and cool day ahead

The Weather Bureau in Friend forecasts fair and cool conditions today with increasing clouds and a slight temperature rise tonight. Rain is expected late tonight with a low around MM degrees and a high near 48 degrees tomorrow.

Friend

Three Boys Taken Into Custody After Theft Incident

Three boys aged seven to thirteen admitted taking money from Edwards Grocery on North Main Street and from a dry cleaning firm. Police recovered the three bicycles used in the theft and turned the youths over to authorities for custody pending further action.

Speen Eeeery Sai Edwards Grocery North Main Street Eeee F Joor Alan Oont Eee Sees, Firm

Area men enlist in Navy total near one hundred in 1951

A total of 97 area men were enlisted in the United States Navy in 1951 according to a report from the local recruiting office. The Post Office figures show July as the peak month with 17 enlistments. recent names include Archdale resident Donald Ray Gilmore and Highland Clifford J. Milan of 326 Connor Street.

United States Navy Donald Ray Gilmore Archdale Hei AM Highland Clifford J. Milan Connor Street

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