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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1954
Page
5
Dimes drive funds lag behind last year with $6,556.49 raised through the Polio Bridge effort, cited by Chairman Bill Hilton. Weather caused ice closures and reduced bridge hours, prompting plans to extend fundraising through month end to beat prior totals and support serum tests and gamma globulin for polio prevention.
Mrs James S Moffit and Harry Hendrick attend the 17th annual North Carolina Council of Churches meeting in Durham with about 400 ministers laymen and laywomen from across the state. The gathering at First Presbyterian Church includes a luncheon at St Pauls Episcopal Church and a awards ceremony for three outstanding contributors to the cooperative Christian movement.
The city approves a 2 story City Garage at 501 Grimes St with an estimated cost of 6000 dollars and a 4 room residence on Olga St for 2500 dollars. E P Loflin is the applicant for the Olga St home.
A High Point woman at Guilford County Sanatorium underwent chest surgery for a tubercular condition. She received four pints of A negative blood from a regional supply with plans for more. Local donors and Red Cross efforts averted a life-threatening delay. Officials urge residents to donate as High Point plans a blood drive February 3-5 at the Armory.
More than 100 candidates from seven North Carolina cities will be initiated at the Greensboro Elks Lodge No. 602 on January 29. Lodges from Winston Salem Reidsville Burlington Sanford Asheboro and Greensboro participate. The event aims to unite the Central District and bolster joint projects with a 6 pm meal and 8 pm ceremonies led by Dr Harold Floyd. Thad Eure and Col Madigan will speak as special guests.
In Welch West Virginia a 2 year old Childs Maryland man, once a key defense witness in a malicious assault case, admitted stealing a Maryland item to reach the scene. State Judge Otto said Shortridge could not have testified to the assault given his federal prison term in Ashland Kentucky.
Mrs Gladys Hunter wife of F Holt Hunter Sr died at her home 912 Montague Ave Monday evening at 8 20 after two years of poor health Death was due to a heart attack She was born Oct 14 1900 in Northampton County daughter of Jen Parker Taylor and Mary R Parker Taylor She married Sept 7 1921 to F Holt Hunter Sr and moved to Whitsett in 1910 She taught school at Whitsett and later moved to High Point She was a member of First Methodist Church Surviving are her husband a daughter Mrs Gray Willard a son F Holt Hunter Jr a grandson F Holt Hunter III two sisters Mrs Thelma Wheeler and Mrs Fred Chapell and two brothers L Beamon Taylor and D Taylor Funeral arrangements pending arrival of daughter from California.
In Dallas officials of a produce firm reported 19800 fresh eggs stolen from their warehouse yesterday. The loss of the firm’s new truck used to haul the eggs away added to their chagrin.
Dr. Joseph Garrison of Greensboro Presbyterian told the Men of the Church of First Presbyterian tonight that the family is returning to a central role in society. He urged home training reforms, adult education for parents, and closer family cooperation to solve problems, predicting future generations will be better. President R. A. Short led the dinner meeting. A second item notes a robot safety system for automatic monitoring of nuclear pile operation.
SLICK pavement caused three automobile accidents in Thomasville and surrounding areas. At 6:50 a.m. a two-car collision on Maple Ave damaged a Winston car and another vehicle, with about $450 in damage. At 7:10 a.m. two cars collided after one skidded into a snow bank near a highway, involving a truck driven by Howard Kirkman. damages totaled around $150 to the truck and $400 to Marshall Tuttle’s car. Later that night a 1949 model car struck a utility pole after front-end damage sent it off course, with about $250 in damages. No arrests were reported.
In Detroit two 12 year old boys fought after a grade school game, one was fatally stabbed. James Horton died from a stomach wound at Receiving Hospital. A 12 year old classmate is detained as a murder suspect.
Utah lacks natural borders such as rivers and is bordered by five states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming.
Charles Joe Cannon of Unity Street was sentenced in Davidson Superior Court to 3 to 5 years for breaking and entering larceny and receiving. He allegedly robbed the Atlantic Service Station on National Highway, taking two rifles cigarettes and headache powders. Police traced the powder to him after a station operator recalled his recent purchase. Kilpatrick and an unknown accomplice faced forgery and related charges. Kilpatrick also had a prior larceny sentence and an escape history. The term covers many cases from Thomasville with indictments including attempted Saunders Grill robbery and a manslaughter-type charge for a fatal September accident. Judge William H. Bobbitt presided.
Two Central Falls women, Ruth Samuels 27 and Thelma Myers Britt 24, were arrested on charges of malicious damage to property and forcible trespass after incidents at 724 Ward St. Prosecuting witness Lonnie Macemore testified. Both posted $200 bond and were due in Municipal Court on February.
The Senate confirmed Josiah A. Maultsby Sr. of Whiteville North Carolina as collector of customs at the Port of Wilmington North Carolina. He was named by President Eisenhower to succeed Democrat Charles M. Johnson.
Liberty Association deacons meeting at Churchland Baptist in Thomasville begins 7 30 pm with speakers Rev George Tunstall of Green Street High Point and Graham Carlton Salisbury attorney. Topics include An Ideal Deacon and An Ideal Pastor followed by open discussion on total deacon relationships. Deacons from 34 churches expected.
The Army and Air Force Recruiting Station reports five area men enlisted for year terms. Enlistees from High Point include Nicomas Hayes Charles R Raymond Hicks. Others are Robert J Blakely of Route 6 Winston Salem and Joe M Caney of Route 1 Sophia.
In a store setting the text notes how truck service expands item variety and accessibility. It suggests that truck delivery brings many products within reach of shoppers everywhere. The message emphasizes broad selection through distribution by truck.
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