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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
9
A Munici Court session featured a shooting accusation with a defendant denying gun use while a witness misidentifies him due to a tongue slip. Officers discussed noisy Exposition Building traffic and blocked driveways as residents and police debated parking and access issues around the scene.
An Enterprise story hints at a shortage of sparking facilities in High Point with traffic cops guiding crowds on South Main Street. A waitress named Helen notes the lack, inspiring a proposed feature on sparking venues and a local shortage scandal. The idea is paused after Helen agrees to help, as the narrator muses about a Leap Year volunteer.
First Lieutenant David A. eee, 1106% English Street High re one, member of the Org Reserve Corps, discharged from the regular Army on January and to inactive Reserve i Corps status. Agony D. Hicks, son of John, offers a six week course in academics and flight instruction for pilots who will teach aviation cadets at air bases nationwide. Pvt. Joe B. Scots, 19, of 213 Venable Street, High Point, is assigned to Lackland Air Force Base Texas, gateway to the Air Force, site of basic training and Officer Candidate School. Lackland is described as the world’s largest Air Force base and home of the Human Resource Research Center.
Richard J. Reynolds chief radioman USN of 411 Fisher St High Point has returned to the U S aboard the amphibious ship USS Whetstone. The Whetstone is a dock landing craft carrier designed to carry medium landing craft and smaller amphibious vessels. PFC Lewis Denny son of Mr and Mrs I S Denny Route 6 served with the U S Army, previously stationed in Hokkaido Japan before Korea deployment.
James King, stationed at the 382nd General Hospital Kanaoka Barracks Japan, was recently promoted to private first class while serving as a medical technician. He arrived at the hospital on October 15 1951 after working as a musician in Downs Raleigh before enlistment.
Lt. Charles L. Gray son of Mr and Mrs Lincoln Gray of 207 Taylor Street High Point serves as unit administrative officer on the central Korean front with the 65th Ordnance Ammunition Company. He is a graduate of William Penn High School and North Carolina A T College.
PFC Clarence W. Clinard of K Point and the 722d Transportation Truck Company participates in Operation Snowfall at Camp Drum New York. The joint Army Air Force exercise tests new clothing and equipment in frigid Lake Ontario conditions with focus on night movements and vehicle mobility in heavy snow.
Members of the Nurses Chorus from High Point Memorial Hospital School of Nursing performed for the Civitan Club during its weekly meeting. Program chairman Roscoe Peters led the event with Edith Moore Sherrod directing the chorus and Mrs. Henry Foscue at the piano. A next Ladies Night was announced for Friday February 22 at the Emerywood Country Club. Joe Reynolds won the attendance prize. Roscoe Adams hosted guest Roscoe Adams from Erwin Tennessee.
Refunds totaling unclaimed 1948 income tax checks were released by Internal Revenue Collector Rowin Gill in Greensboro. About 25 000 North Carolinians are urged to claim their funds as published lists sparked many redemptions. The 1948 list names Adams Ashebo High Point area and others across Asheboro High Point Kernersville and Thomasville with addresses and deliverable locations.
Stuart Peters, Red Cross first aid chairman, says meeting educates on the new back pressure, arm lift resuscitation system. He urges all former first aid students and instructors to attend and learn the updated technique.
St Lukes Episcopal Mission holds services at the YWCA Sunday at 9 15 am Holy Communion and the sermon comprise the worship service. William Dale Hunter of 511 Grayson Street dies after a few hours illness with multiple survivors listed. Funeral set for Monday at Friendship Baptist. Emma Porter dies at 625 Fairview. services Sunday at E Freedom Presbyterian Church Raeford. PTA group program features the Sensational Southland Singers at William Penn High School Friday night.
Wake Forest University president Harold W. Tribble told Thomasville Rotarians the college plans to move to Winston-Salem while continuing to serve the state. He emphasized commuter advantages for area students and noted the university’s long NC history since 1834 with many lawyers among its alumni. Hubert E. Olive of Lexington, Wake Forest board president, is a gubernatorial candidate.
The Sertoma Club in High Point met at the YMCA for a teen session. Merle F. Crooks led discussions on distributing the Declaration of Independence to city schoolchildren. Norman Garner Sr reported Drew Pearson could not appear this week. Guests included Eiseman Birmingham, Wright Frontal, Br Waynesboro, and Seed from High Point.
A weather forecast notes a cold front blanketing the area with moderating rain chances. The Great Lakes region is highlighted as a zone for cold conditions, with the forecaster outlining the impact on temperatures and precipitation.
Greensboro radio station WBIG resumed broadcasting after a walkout. Management said replacement workers were on duty and more were en route as strikers were let go yesterday.
Senator J William Fulbright charged during debate on the fats and Bill bill that the Senate can do any damn fool thing it wants and often does. He was pressed on whether the Senate may change its mind on legislation.
Funeral services were held for Everett Eugene Coltrane in the Harold C. Davis Chapel with ministers Rev A C Gibbs and others officiating. Burial followed in Old Trinity Cemetery. Also noted is the funeral for Mada Bulla Henley, 63, at Charlotte Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. She died after a long illness and is survived by husband Sam E Henley five daughters two sons four brothers three sisters and fourteen grandchildren.
Master Sergeant Richard Burpo says this month focuses on quality in Army and Air Force enlistments at the Post Office Building. Eligible young men may apply for commissions. Read list includes women in the Woman's Air Force and men enlisting in the Army at Asheboro Lexington High Point Thomasville and Randolph areas.
The tax office will stay open all day Saturday to help residents complete 1952 filings before the deadline. Tax listers report the move aims to reach more property owners who have not yet listed their properties.
The market display highlights plastic use in upholstery and sheets with woven textures. Botta Company debuts Boltaflex Saran, claiming cutons, washability, and durable, chemical resistant fibers that mimic textiles while retaining plastic benefits.
The Playmakers 44th tour from the University of North Carolina will visit the Junior High School auditorium on February 16 with Spring For Sure a musical folk play by eaa and Jon Mason. Another full length original Angels Full Front by Francis Michael Casey was chosen as the tour play. The itinerary spans South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee and Kentucky.
Two fire calls were logged between 12 noon yesterday and 12 noon today. At 3:34 p.m. a fire at 803 Taylor Street involved an oil stove, extinguished with no damage. A second report at 1317 Street described a burning plug with no further damage.
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