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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1959

Page

7

Deaths and Funerals Notices From Local Obituaries

Deaths and funeral services for John Oliver Kry 86 were held at Orrell's Northside Funeral Home. Interment was in Mitchell's Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Cynthia R. File 4 died in Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem after a long illness. She lived in Thomasville and was active in Memorial Methodist Church and civic groups. Funeral at 5 p.m. at 114 Carmall St. Interment City Cemetery. Thomas Reid Thornburg 65 of National Highway to be buried at Fair Grove Cemetery after services at Unity Methodist Church. He died Saturday in City Memorial Hospital.

John Oliver Kry Orrell Northside Cecil E. Haworth High Point Asheboro St Thomasville Cynthia R. File Carmall St Baptist Winston-Salem William H Ada Thompson File Memorial Methodist Church The Eastern Star American Legion Auxiliary Crutchfield Hardware Company Lawrence Hauser Fremont, Neb Beulah M. File Walter File Raleigh Frank R. File Frank Jordan City Cemetery Thomas Reid Thornburg Unity Methodist Church John K. Miller C. C. Loy Fair Grove Methodist Church Thornburg City Memorial Hospital

Susan Everhart Dies A Davidson County Native

Mrs. Susan Yakley Everhart 77 a Johnsontown resident died Sunday morning at Churchland Rest Home after a years long illness. She was born November 17 in Davidson County and lived there her whole life. A Sunday School teacher and active church worker, she was married February 6 1906. Funeral held at Rich Fork Baptist Church led by Dr. C. M. Pegram and Rev. W. N. Parker with interment in the church cemetery.

Thomasville Susan Yakley Nan) Everhart Johnsontown Churchland Rest Home Everhart Leonard Yakley Davidson County Rich Fork Baptist Church C. M. Pegram W. N. Parker

Homer C Brown Lexington Ave Resident Dies

Homer Clark Brown 54 of 306 E Lexington Ave died Sunday night at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem after five years of declining health and one week of serious illness. Born in Jamestown August 29 1904 he was a son of W C and Mossie Lineberry Brown and married August 26 1928 to Nettie L Carroll of Augusta Georgia. He lived in High Point over 30 years and was a shoe man. Surviving are his wife three daughters three sons and nine other relatives.

Homer Clark Brown E. Lexington Ave Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Mr. Brown Jamestown W. C Mossie Lineberry Brown Nettie L. Carroll Augusta High Point Nettie C. Brown C. F. Brown Charlotte Lee Smith Graham Joyce Brown H. C. Brown Jr Atlanta William Carroll Brown Richard Glenn Brown

Funeral services for David T. Sansbury held at 2 p.m.

Funeral services were conducted from J. C. Green and Sons Chapel at 2 p.m. for 55 year old David T. Sansbury of 510 White Street. Rev. John K. Miller presided. pallbearers named David Hinkle Harold Hinkle Willie Warner Alton Deberry George Crawford and Fred Ferguson. Interment followed in Holly Hills Cemetery. Sansbury died Friday morning at City Memorial Hospital.

Thomasville David T. Sansbury White St J. C. Green and Sons John K. Miller Unity Methodist Church David Hinkle Harold Hinkle Willie Warner Alton Deberry George Crawford Fred Ferguson Holly Hills Mr. Salisbury City Memorial Hospital

Miss Annie Lee Lyerly Passes at 97 in Cleveland

Miss Annie Lee Lyerly 97 of Cleveland North Carolina died Saturday night at the Presbyterian Home after months of declining health. Born October 9 1871 in Rowan County she was the daughter of the late William C and Sarah Lyerly and educated in Rowan County schools. She had lived at the Presbyterian Home seven years and is survived by several cousins in Cleveland and Salisbury. Funeral services were held today at 4 pm at Unity Presbyterian Church Woodleaf with burial in the church cemetery led by the Rev J H Armfield Jr.

Annie Lee Lyerly Cleveland N. C Presbyterian Home Rowan County William C Sarah L. Lyerly Salisbury Unity Presbyterian Church Woodleaf J. H. Armfield Jr

Building Permit Totals Slip Amid Seasonal Low

High Point building inspector’s office issued 29 permits in a week, all for small repairs or additions, totaling about $10,000. Officials attribute the dip to many residents on vacation while noting a jump after the weekend of June 20 when over $150,000 in permits were issued.

High Point

Dancing Party at Blair Park for Teens

A teen dancing party will be held tonight at Blair Park Clubhouse at 7 30 sponsored by the city recreation department. The event continues the Fourth of July activities planned by the recreation department with admission and supervision details to be announced.

Blair Park City Recreation Department Recreation Department

Ervin Urges Southern Autonomy Over Civil Rights Issues

Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. says Southerners should resolve civil rights tensions at local and state levels. He notes opposition to broad federal bills and doubts a Southern walkout from the Democratic Party, insisting the South wants to stay in the party.

Washington Sam J. Ervin Jr D-Nc Ervin Sen. Ervin Democratic Party South

Church of God of Prophecy Holds 41st State Convention

The 41st annual state convention opens Wednesday July 8 12 at the state tabernacle near High Point NC with delegates from about 100 local churches. The five day program includes sermons youth activities district calls and a Sunday School program led by state officials and church leaders. Sessions are open to the public.

Church of God of Prophecy High Point Greensboro Road North Carolina Alvin Brantley Ward Street Church Edward L.jones Gurley Street Church Ernestine Tillman Judith Rolle E. H Granite Falls W. R. Thompson

Weekend Police Roundup Across Atoka Delays and Larcenies

An Atoka Oklahoma man was turned over to FBI by an eye witness after a holiday incident. Pikulski, arrested for driving without a license, drove a 1950 model car stolen in Michigan with stolen South Carolina plates. Lawrence Jenkins, 25, Greensboro Highway, charged with larceny of a motorcycle and license violation. bond $1,000 for larceny, $100 for license. Other arrests included Prentiss Wall for a bad check, and Donald Leavett and James Bellamy III cited for reckless driving. bonds varied from $50 to $100.

W. L. Morgan Centennial Avenue Jenkins Broad Street Herman Wayne Smith Randolph Street Robert Floyd Poteat Route 5 Prentiss Wall Lexington Wall Donald B. Leavett Fort Bragg James E. Bellamy III N. Hamilton Street Harold B. Bryant Gordon Street Percy Woman Bond

Drunken Driving Charge Filed In Thomasville

James Moody 33, a furniture worker of Gate Street, was arrested Saturday at 8 35 p m and charged with operating a car while under the influence of intoxicants. Moody was arrested on Hiss

Thomasville James Moody Gate Street Moody Hiss

Palmetto State Leaf Price Seen At 55 Cents

Marion S. Fowler of Lake City SC predicts this season’s tied flue-cured tobacco will average at least 55.1 cents per pound if Congress keeps 1959 levels near 1958’s 54.6 cents. He cites a 55.5 cent loan level and notes typical prices rise with higher grades.

Lake City L.C South Carolina Tobacco Warehouse Marion S. Fowler Congress Fowler

14 Million Cotton Bales Expected

The International Cotton Advisory Committee estimates this year's U.S. cotton crop at about 14 million bales, about 2 percent above last year and near the 10 year average. The group notes improvements in the textile industry in the United States, Western Europe and India, with a decline in Japan.

Washington U.S United States Western India Japan

Emerywood Church appoints new aide to begin September

Emerywood Church names Lee as its first ever church aide, to begin Sept 1. He is son of Mrs. C E Lee of Greensboro and C E Lee, former educational director at First Baptist Greensboro. Lee is a World War II veteran and has served multiple Baptist churches in various states, also directing music and leading regional religious education efforts.

Emerywood Church Lee C. E. Lee First Baptist Church of Greensboro First Baptist Mars Hill Junior College Wake Forest College Texas Christian University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Mildred Doris Sutton North Carolina Baptist Sunday School and Training Union Florida Street Worth Heights Fort Worth Tex Central Baptist Church of Winchester Piedmont Baptist Association High Point

Diverse Clippings on Health, Music, and Society

A collage notes a US Public Health Service trial on mineral phosphates in bread and decay, reports on a New York Daily Mirror boat death, Japanese production, and a $90 item. It cites India plant responses to music, a cynical take on American mobility, gendered telephone habits, and aging print spellings Cologne and Wien.

New Mexico U. S. Public Health Service New York Mir George Martha International University In India

Scientists seek methods to convert atomic energy into power

A fragment suggests scientists discuss converting atomic energy into usable power and contrasts this with the need to transform politicians into statesmen. The wording reflects a speculative, rhetorical puzzle rather than a reported event.

Lambeth Upset Bid Deadline Tonight

Upset bids for Lambeth property near Fair Grove must be filed by tonight as 19 bids already stand. The 800 acre Davidson County farm sold at auction June 23, with Cedar Lodge land later subdivided for resale. Receiver Hubert Olive Jr. said second auctions may be held for unsettled tracts, possibly around June 23.

Thomasville Fair Grove Davidson County Hubert Olive Jr Lexington Olive Éxere North Carolin Cedar Lodge Lambeth Gray Ye County Silver Valley

Yellowjacket Bout Lost By Youths

Thomasville boy Mike Ingram six was “completely recovered” after a yellowjacket sting incident Saturday. He and friend Tommy Hiatt five wandered from mothers while berry picking near Fiber's Mansion in Fair Grove. Mike was stung over twenty times. Tommy was stung on the face.

Thomasville Mike Ingram Tommy Hiatt Fiber’s Fair Grove Mike Tommy Clint Ingram Brilesia Bill Hiatt Vanced

Fight For Safe Fourth Successful

In Santa Fe New Mexico officers report a safe and sane Fourth of July on state highways. Roadblocks checked 105 917 vehicles with not a fatality attributed to officers. State officers issued over 1 400 tickets for moving violations and arrested 74 motorists for driving while intoxicated.

Santa FE N.M New Mexico

Thomasville Debaters Attend Wake Forest Workshop

Eight debaters from Thomasville High School join students from 21 high schools across four states at a Wake workshop. About 75 participants from North Carolina Florida Alabama and Virginia will attend through Friday ending with a banquet. Debates after dinner extemporaneous speaking and public speaking will be offered with Wake Forest coach Franklin R. Shirley assisted by Duke University’s Joseph C. Wetherby.

Thomasville Wake Workshop Franklin R. Shirley Wake Forest North Carolina Florida Alabama Virginia Jean Smith Myra Smith Edward Boyles Donnie Beck Nell Hoyle George Anna Doris Holton Jane Duke University Joseph C. Wetherby

Soda Shop Looted In Thomasville

Police reported a Thomasville soda shop theft with cash missing after a late Saturday night or Sunday break in. Entry was gained through a rear window after a glass pane was removed from its frame. Thieves damaged a cigarette machine. two men are being questioned with no arrests yet.

Thomasville Om¢É O Nee Giliets As. Y

Checker Player Cole 2nd Again In State Contest

For the second year Glenn L. Odie is summoned to state checkers champion. Cole of High Point was defeated in the finals of the N C State Asheville checkers. K V Taylor of High Point remained in the consolation tournament and will meet Curtis Eaird of Albemarle and Ira Shoaf of Winston-Salem for consolation honors later.

Glenn L. Odie Sumaven Cole High Point N. C Asheville Checker K. V. Taylor Curtis Eaird Albemarle Ira Shoaf Winston-Salem

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John Oliver Leonard Miss Cynthia File Homer C. Brown Lexington Ave Miss Lyerly Marker Association Lovell Hawkins Gene Scholar White Oak J. T. Thompson Winston‘Salem R. Clement Lynch Pluvus Brimstone By Ji Atlo Immy Harlo Ano Onkce Aos Gan Ross Emerywood York Duke of Windsor Waldorf Towers Europe Cologne Boln Vienna Wien F. T. Hart Hart John W. Thomas Fudge Fight For Safe Heria Wate Nash Jewelry & Loan CO N. Main St Ati Elliott Shomaber Mae Om Weathertron Me Iste Uieease Nos Centennial Ave
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