Peaceful Mission Ends With Officer Injured In Kick
Police say Officer Douglas Goins was injured during an encounter with Leila Bullis at 214 Doctors while attempting to arrest her for disorderly conduct. Goins collapsed en route to a Superior Court witness duty and remains hospitalized with painful but not life threatening injuries. Bullis is jailed on multiple charges with bond set at 1300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Goins
Memorial Hospital
Leila Bullis
Goins
Bullis
Maple Street
J. K. Ritter
Ritter
John Staley
Staley
Max Rogers
Rogers
Drought Legend Says Saint Swithin Forecasts More Dry Spell
The legend of Saint Swithin predicted 40 days of drought after July 15 if no rain fell. In High Point expectations matched that omen with July 15 producing no showers and forecasts suggesting continued warmth and limited precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Swithin
High Point
Water safety instructors begin first class at City Lake
City lake hosted the initial Red Cross water safety instructor course as W. B. Stronach announced. Fred Ruppenthal and Chester Haworth led the preliminary sessions at 11 each morning inviting qualified attendees to enroll. Next week examiner Mitchell Kirkland will travel to High Point for the formal examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
City Lake
W. B. Stronach
Stronach
Fred Ruppenthal
Chester Haworth
Mitchell Kirkland
High Point
Thomas Baldwin
Washington Terrace Park
Kirkland
State Cattle Show Sets Thursday at Davidson County Fair
About 125 to 150 entries are planned for the Black and White Show at the Davidson County Fair grounds near Lexington starting Thursday at 10 am. Judge criteria include purebred Holsteins from accredited herds tested within 12 months, with ribbons for top six in each class and trophies for Junior, Senior, and Grand Champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Davidson County Fairgrounds
Lexington
van W. Richardson
Richardson
Mills Home Farm
Lions Honor 27 Men At Oak View
Twenty seven Oak View Lions Club members received perfect attendance awards for the past year. Dr. H. G. Allen spoke on four lessons for thinking acting helping others and trusting in. President H. A. Wood announced a club family picnic planned for August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak View Lions Club
J. R. Lawrence
F. R. Williard
V. S. Willard
J. W. Guyer
G. C. Clinard
N. C. Hedgecock
P. J. Shaver
H. I. Dean
R. C. Bottoms
A. H. Payne
J. S. Loflin
R. H. Buie
P. L. Smith
W. D. Turner
Zeb Whitlow
C. M. Whitlow
C. T. Cochrane
H. A. Wood
F. P. Newby
G. F. Ingold
G. L. Lewis
Vernon Jones
W. C. Sink
J. Dewey Smith
D. B. Webb
R. J. Madden
J. S. Curlee
Finch To Visit Rotary Directors In Randleman
Thomasville Rotary District governor Harry Brown Finch will visit the Randleman Rotary Club board of directors tonight to review this year’s program of work. He is scheduled to return to Randleman for his first visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman
Harry Brown Finch
Thomasville
Rotary Disttrict
Randleman Rotary Club Board of Directors
Finch
Gasoline Prices Stabilize at 24.9 Cents in High Point
High Point gas stations set regular price at 24.9 cents per gallon with few exceptions. The gap between regular and high test often reaches seven cents, larger than the three-cent spread before recent cuts. North Wilkesboro and several Carolinas cities report no 15.9 cent signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
North Wilkesboro
Carolinas
Battery Cable Caused Car Fire at Thomasville Plant Lot
A faulty battery cable sparked an early afternoon blaze in a car owned by Cletus Walser on Lexington Avenue in Thomasville. Firefighters arrived after the fire was already out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Cletus Walser
Lexington Avenue
Thomasville Chair
Carmall Street
Water rate protest at city council meeting
Local businesses protested new water and sewer charges that increased costs for major users. The 11-member delegation urged a slower gradual rise and cited unfair burden on large consumers while council promised to review grievances and address publicity concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Washburn
M. A. Jones
Sunshine Laundry
Borden Co. Plana
Jones
High Point
Ogly LI
Amos
Katharine Kirkman
Council
Public Utilities ‘Committee
Washburn
Buyers Eye Bargains at Southern Furniture Show
Retailers at the Southern Furniture market report active buying with emphasis on replacements in the case goods line and a focus on style over cost for fall. Independent dealers across southeastern states seek value to boost profits as costs rise, planning fall and winter sales in rural markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture and Bug
Informal Market Dates Set For Next Three Years
Dates announced for biennial informal markets list falls and springs across 1958 to 1960. Fall markets run Oct 19-27 1997 Oct 25-31 1958 Oct 24-30 1959 and Oct 22-28 1960. Spring markets occur Apr 19-25 1998 Apr 18-24 1999 Apr 23-28 1960.
Millis Donates Land for Fairfield Methodist Church Expansion
Fairfield Methodist Church on Highway 62, six miles east of High Point, gains several acres donated by J. E. Millis. The gift expands the church's three-acre site for a new building, grounds beautification, and parking. Pastor Rev. Hubert C. Clinard and members welcome the land transfer after surveys and brief formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Methodist Church
Highway 62
High Point
J. E. Millis
Am Ewerl
Hubert C. Clinard
Dave Paten
Aa Yarborough
Millis
Pair Accuse Each Other Of Assault
Harold Mock and William Jones were arrested on assault with deadly weapon charges after Mock signed the warrant against Jones and Jones filed a charge against Mock. Both posted bond, case set for trial on July pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Harold Mock
E. Main Street
William Jones
Lake Street
Mock
Jones
Rosa Waldrop
Honduras Name Origins and Population Snapshot
Honduras derives its name from the Spanish term depths. About 1,711,000 people inhabit 43,277 square miles, an area comparable to Tennessee, illustrating its population density and geographic size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Tennessee
Club Officials Map July 22 Visit and Appointments
Club president W. K. Cromartie will lead an official visit on July 22 and release a list of committee appointments for the current year. The announcement outlines planned activities and leadership assignments for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Cromartie
Thompson-Arthur Paving Begins Surface Work on U S Highways
Thompson-Arthur Paving Co. starts a 19 mile dual-lane resurfacing project on U S 29 and 70 between Greensboro and Thomasville. The job includes 10 foot outside shoulders 4 foot inside shoulders and unpaved intersections to allow future upgrades. About 75 workers at peak with 100000 dollars in local contract impact. George F. Robinson of Greensboro supervises construction under award from the North Carolina Highway and Public Works Commission on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson-Arthur
Pany
U. S
Thompson
Gathe al
Guilford-Randolph
George F. Robinson
Greensboro
N. C. Highway and Public Works Commission
Naval Reserve Officers School Completes Second Year
The Naval Reserve Officers School for 1956-57 in Greensboro Winston-Salem and High Point completed with about 130 officers finishing the second year. Commander Phil Warner announced the program trained officers in latest arms and tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve Officers School
Naval Reserve
Phil Warner
High Point
Greensboro
Winston - Salem
David L. Carter
William H. Craddock
William A. Early
George Lyles
Edmund Reardon
Harry Lamet
William Snotherly
Robert Stroupe
Jerome Thompson
A. B. Williams
Dan Whitley Jr
Alex M. Nading
Winston-Salem
Warter
Naval
Cers
U. S. Naval Training
Veteran actor George Cleveland dies at 71
Burbank California reports the death of George Cleveland a veteran actor aged 71 best known lately as Gramps on Lassie He was born in Sydney and died yesterday in California sources note his longtime screen work.
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Burbank
Calif
George Cleveland
Gramps
Sydney
Youth Confesses Truck Theft as Court Dates Set
A youth admitted stealing a truck owned by C. L. Hiatt. James A. Spencer, 41, of Guilford Route 1, faces family court July 23, and Thurman Ray Thomas, 28, of Wright Road, has a July 25 date. James H. Bingham, 32, of Thomasville, posted $500 bond after a drunken driving arrest. Gertrude Cook of Elwood Street faced a $500 wine ordinance charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyrtle
Tomlinson Street
C. L. Hiatt
James A. Spencer
Route 1
Guilford
Thurman Ray Thomas
Wright Road
James H. Bingham
Thomasville
Gertrude Cook
Elwood Street
Wallburg Lions Induct Officers at Ceremony
Wallburg Lions Club officers were installed in a ceremony at the school cafeteria led by Dr. Jack Noblitt of Thomasville. Ralph A. Kimel was installed as president, a burial vault manufacturer and Wallburg Fire Department chief who also heads Davidson County civil defense. New officers included C V Teague B E Wyre J Mack Smith Hubert Craven Raymond Rogers and Mervin Eckick. Robert Cox reported on the San Francisco international convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallburg
Wallburg Lions Club
Jack Noblitt
Thomasville
Ralph A. Kimel
Kimel
Surratt Family Reunion at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
The Surratt Family Reunion will be held Sunday at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church eight miles south of Denton. Morning services precede a picnic lunch and a music program by visiting groups in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surratt
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Surratt Grove Methodist Church
Denton
Handy
Civitan pin significance and club meeting notes
Lahr and Luther R. Medlin address the Twilight Civitan at Furniture City Restaurant. Medlin says the pin signals creed driven living. International president recounts terms and retirement plans. A district meeting is set for New Bern on Aug 3 and next club meeting on July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight Civitan
Ian
Proaly
Lahrggiy
Luther R. Medlin
Greensboro
E. Jacob
Furniture City
Medlin
A de Oeechin
High Point
Eerie Et Lege
Noth
South Carrick
David Tillson
Frank Hoffman Jr
Youths Face Mountain Of Warrants
Greensboro police pursued two armed youths Raymond Payne 19 and J E France 17 Friday over a wide Piedmont area. Payne escaped to an apartment where he shot himself as officers entered. France surrendered near High Point. Each faces multiple auto theft and assault charges with potential additional arrests anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Raymond
Rocky) Payne
J. E. France
Payne
Piedmont
France
High Point
Marriage Licenses Granted in Winston-Salem Area
Granville Lee Brooks of Winston-Salem and Kishie Munakata of Japan, John Hamp Sherrill Sr. and Virginia Hicks Hester, both of Winston-Salem, received marriage licenses in the latest county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Lee Brooks
Winston- Salem
Kishie Munakata
Japan
John Hamp Sherrill Sr
Virginia Hicks Hester
Winston-Salem
Poolroom thief steals cash and gun
Police report silver cash and a pistol missing from a poolroom run by C. L. Samuels. Entry is believed to have been through a rear window fan at 204 East Washington Street, discovered when the place opened yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Samuels
Washington St
Prayer for Today by George C. Pidgeon
A devotional prayer asks Jesus to deepen love in daily life. It invokes light, holiness, and loving service as fruits of grace, ending with an Amen and attribution to George C. Pidgeon of Toronto, past moderator of the United Church of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
George C. Pidgeon
Toronto
United Church of Canada
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Oak View
Rotary
Valley Forge
Barry Schultheiss
Tommy Daugherty
A. Daugherty
J. Frank Davis
Howard Henter
Richard Carmichael
Terry Kerr
Paul Wilson
High Point Steam Laundry
High Point Enterprise
Naval School
Wallburg Lions
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