Samet break in leads to four year sentence in superior court
Jesse Simpson, 25, of 1211 Downing street, received four years for breaking and entering, larceny and receiving with a pistol found in his possession. He allegedly stole a 1939 pickup and goods valued at $200 from Samet Salvage on June 9. Additional sentences included six months for forgery and 60 days for drunkenness in related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Simpson
Downing Street
Samet Salvage Company
Thomasville
Simpson
J. H. Clement
Walkertown
William C. Hairston
Hoover
J. C. Gilliam
Morgan Trivett
Smith
Bradford M. Marshall
James Ewing, Jr
Albert Buchanan
Harvey Tyson
Eugene Smith
Henry McNair
Ruth Smith
Edward Davis
Paul H. Sanders
Aubrey L. Lemmons
Robert Alexander
L. B. Porterfield
John McKenzie
Ec de Gibson
Benjamin E. Hoffman
Ernest Waden
William G. Thompson
Bill Blue
Kermit Sexton
Balkan Rumors Don’t Bother U S Leader
Lt Gen James Van Fleet, head of the U S military advisory group in Greece, says Balkan war rumors are overblown. After 2.5 years in Greece he heads to Fort Meade to command the Second Army, sailing July 22. He praises the Greek army as the best in the region and capable of defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiesbaden
Germany
James van Fleet
U. S
Greece
Balkans
van Fleet
United States
Fort Meade
Maryland
South Korea
Wounded Colonel Seeks Immediate Action to Return to Battle
A wounded colonel urges action as he faces evacuation to the United States. An orderly notes a plan to ship him home but the colonel insists on alternative arrangements and promises to correct them himself. The exchange highlights urgent battlefield resolve and convalescent logistics.
House kills plan to abolish Electoral College
Bulletin from Washington reports that on July 17 the House rejected a proposal to abolish the Electoral College and to overhaul the system used to name the nation’s presidents for 150 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Civil Action Filed Against Baptist Church
A civil action was filed in Municipal court seeking dissolution of Allen Baptist Church. Plaintiffs name factions and request appointment of a receiver, division of church assets and half of debts, with restraining orders on encumbrances pending outcome. They allege wide dissension aimed at creating a schism and improper dismissal of the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jay Baptist Church
Claude Knight
W. W. Allman
Herman Brower
Harvey C. Vincannon
Wade Cumby
W. R. Hobson
G. C. Hudson
E. E. Hill
P. E. White
No Charges Filed After Highway 311 Collision
State police reported a bumper to bumper crash at 1 30 p m Saturday just outside the city on Highway 311 causing 50 in damages. Vehicles driven by Donald R Bennett Sophia Route 1 and Jack Rice Jr Negro 314 Bynum were traveling south when Rice rear ended Bennett and Bennett struck the car ahead. Damages totaled 25 to the first two cars, none to the third. No charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 311
Donald R. Bennett
Sophia
Route 1
Jack Rice, Jr
Bynum
Rice
Bennett
Recruiting Office To Be Open Seven Days A Week
Army and air force recruiters reported 25 visits Sunday from men interested in enlisting. Three men were processed yesterday and 13 were shipped to Raleigh for final examinations and swearing-in. Sergeant Richard Burpo said yesterday was the biggest day in a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Air Force
Raleigh
Ofice
Richard Burpo
Pilot Dies When Plane Snags Power Line Over Willamette
Harbor police recovered the body of 61 year old Ira E. Cook of Portland after his low flying plane hooked a power line over the Willamette River. The craft hung 200 feet above the water for seven hours before divers lowered it to a barge at 10 p.m. Spectators watched as crews loosened the 115000 volt line and freed the craft, the engine and propeller torn away by the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Harbor Police
Williamette River
Ira E. Cook
Navy Names Third Information Chief During Korean War
Washington July 17 The Navy named its third information chief since the outbreak of the Korean War Rear Admiral Robert F. Hickey holds the post HCr with duties overseeing public press and communications for the service in wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Robert F. Hickey
Auction Sale of Drug Store Postponed at South Main Street
Receivers of the bankrupt Modern Drug Co postponed the sale of fixtures and contents at 145 South Main Street after no bids. The auction will resume at 10 a.m. Wednesday with minimum bids of 16 500 for the counter bar and kitchen equipment and 10 000 for the remaining fixtures and inventory. Creditors and their attorneys outnumbered bidders during the morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Drug Company
South Main Street
C. A. York
L. J. Fisher, Jr
Ben Herman
Ten New Homes Approved For High Point
Ten new homes were approved by the city building inspector this morning. Permits were issued to Quality Bill Homes Incorporated to build eight four room frame houses on East Lexington Avenue at $4,000 each. A. E. White to build a five room frame house at 321 Fourth Street for $5,500. D. F. Smith to construct a four room frame house on Dorris Street for $3,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality Bill Homes, Incorporated
East Lexington Avenue
A. E. White
Fourth Street
D. F. Smith
Dorris Street
Thief Steals Cigarettes Gum and Pennies in High Point
Police report a weekend break in at Mrs Maude Hayes 421 South Hamilton Street. A rear window was broken to allow entry and a small haul of cigarettes cigars candy chewing gum and about five dollars in pennies was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeeafe
Thomasville Council Sets Busy Session Tonight
Thomasville city council meets in the city hall at 7 30 tonight after a postponement from last Monday. The agenda includes discussion of the 1950 51 budget and adoption of an ordinance regulating self service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
North State Telephone reports strong interest in new stock issue
The North State Telephone Company announces rapid sales of its cumulative preferred stock, with $440,000 sold of $500,000 authorized. The plan includes a $5 annual dividend and a 2.50 semiannual dividend to buyers by December 31, 1950, while expanding service in city and rural areas. The firm adds a 600 amp emergency power plant, a new lead covered cable to Thomasville, and five new central office units to enable 1200 to 1300 more phones by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North State Telephone Company
Thomasville
July Accidents Establish Record for High Point
A flurry of traffic incidents in High Point posted 27 crashes for the month, surpassing June’s all time high. Incidents include Na thaniel Wray's sleep crash into an English Street pole injuring three Philadelphia residents, a fatal bull collision with a truck, a parked car collision on Centennial Avenue, and a Duke Power bus mishap on South Main and Willis streets with three cars involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Wray
English Street
Lela Wray
Jack Banks
Philadelphia
Wray
Club Drive
Glenn Tweed
Cherryville
John Spencer
East Commerce Street
Centennial Avenue
Hoyle Tate
Centennial
Spencer
Duke Power
South Main
Willis Streets
Wayne Parham
High Point Rt. 4
James FE. Navey
William H. Bell
Route 4
Mercy appeal heard for condemned Shackelford in Raleigh
A plea for clemency was made today by the 10 year old rape victim and her parents for Claude Shackelford, 34, Guilford County farmer, condemned to die. Paroles Commissioner T C Johnson noted no new evidence emerged and another hearing before Governor Scott will occur later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Claude Shackelford
T. C. Johnson
Shirley Ann Hunt
Dalton Hunt
High Point
N. L. Boulding
Shackelford
Johnson
Guilford County
Scott
Guilford Superior Court
Southern industrialists gather for 31st relations conference
More than 600 leading southern industrialists will meet at Blue Ridge for the 31st annual Southern Industrial Relations Conference. Representatives from major industries in 20 states are expected to attend to discuss industrial policies and better relations between employers and employees as the conference runs Wednesday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Argentina offers aid to UN in Korea awaiting MacArthur request
Buenos Aires reports Argentina stands ready to assist the United Nations in Korea and awaits a specific request from General Douglas MacArthur outlining the Argentine role sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
United Nations
Korea
Gen. MacArthur
Trial Testimony and Statement Dispute Reported
Keys Johnson and his associate claimed they signed a statement without reading it. An investigation found no new evidence arising from the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Draft Board Sets Appeals From 1-A
The local selective service office will allow appeals from 1-A classifications for youths classified before July 7 1950. Forms will be mailed to those men. others classified after July 7 must appeal within 10 days of their classification. Clerk Mrs Lillian Hedrick notes no word yet on numbers from Raleigh for federal defense department troop demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Lillian Hedrick
Raleigh
Federal Defense Department
Who's Going to Be Drafted
U.S. selective service outlines eligibility for a first Korean crisis draft targeting men age 19 to 25 who are single and fit. Exemptions include service in reserve, ministers, sole surviving sons, and public officials. processing begins mid September with 20 000 draftees planned, training at Dix Knox Riley and Ord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Arah
Army
Air Force
Navy
Fort Dix
N. J
Fort Knox
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Ord
Calif
Korea
Telephone Firm Lays Pipes for Underground Cables in Thomasville
North State Telephone workers lay pipe under the Southern Railway tracks at Randolph-Salem street crossing to bury a cable along Salem street from City Grocery to Guilford street. Elmer Link, the local superintendent, says the underground line will replace the pole line and other overhead cables are to be buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
North State Telephone Company
Southern Railway System
Randolph-Salem Street
Salem Street
Elmer Link
North State
City Grocery
West Main Street
Guilford Street
Worker Hurt By Sand Belt In Thomasville Plant
Ru ben Eller of 523 White Street employed at Thomasville Chair company’s plant suffered a severe cut on his right arm this morning around nine o'clock from a landing belt. Ambulance took him to the local hospital where Dr. Furman Covington said Eller lost a great deal of blood but was expected to recover satisfactorily. he remained hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Ruben Eller
White Street
Thomasville Chair Company
Furman Covington
Eller
Thomasville Man Arrested After Wreck
Thomasville police booked 22 year old Eugene Edgar Gray on reckless driving prohibition law violation and driving while drunk after a collision on the town square. Gray and Nathaniel Harris 28 were involved. no injuries but cars damaged. Harris was charged with reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Eugene Edgar Gray
Gray
Main Street
Nathaniel Harris
Harris
Hi-Toms prevail as Conroy limits Pirates in key win
Bill Conroy pitched a five hit shutout into the eighth and got help from Lynn Southworth in a 3-2 Hi-Toms victory over the Pirates. Unearned runs in the seventh and strong defense by Petters and Fobert preserved the lead as Hi-Toms seek another win to move up in the standings tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finchers
Hi-Toms
Bill Conroy
Lynn Southworth
Conroy
Pirates
Southworth
Bill
Bob Denny
Chick Petters
Bob Fraciano
Petters
Johnny Lybrand
Rudy Fobert
Denny
Cliff Bolton
Bolton
Paul Byers
Jim Hudson
Hi-Tom
Fobert
Bill Phillips
Gene Lavery
Grounder in 12th Gives Reds 11 10 Win Over Giants
Baseball roundup details lengthy 12th inning rally in Cincinnati 11 10 over the New York Giants. Reds also sweep home run duel with 16 4 opener. Kluszewski Pramesa Hatton and Merriman homer. Tigers sweep doubleheader. Kell Evers Priddy homer key 7 6 win. Yankees drop two to Detroit despite Raschi win and Woodling double. White Sox Dropo two homers pace 13 10 and 8 4 wins. Senators split with Browns in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Usher
Cincinnati
Giants
Reds
Ted Kluszewski
Johnny Pramesa
Grady Hatton
Lloyd Merriman
Detroit
New York Yankees
George Kell
Hoot Evers
Jerry Priddy
Tigers
Philadelphia
A’s
Art Houtteman
Yanks
Bob Cain
New York
Cain
Gene Woodling
Record Whaling Fleet Sets 1950 Catch Record
The Japanese Antarctic fleet of 32 vessels reports a 1950 whaling season with a catch of 1,941 whales. Output includes 26,600 tons of whale oil and 39,000 tons of food products containing some oil.
Deaths and Funerals Earl L. White 66
Earl L. White 66 prominent Randolph County farmer died early today in a High Point hospital after a long illness. Survived by his second wife Abia Brown, two sons Frank and E R White, three daughters Mamie Wilma and Susan nah, three grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for Tuesday 4 pm at Mount Vernon Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Body moved from Pugh Funeral Home Asheboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. White
Randolph County
High Point Rt
High Point
Abia Brown
Frank
Pembroke
E. R. White
Mamie White
Wilma
Susannah White
Carl
J. W
R. L
P. L. White
Archdale
J. M. Eldridge
High Point Rt. 3
C. S. McGill
Asheboro
Mount Vernon Methodist Church
Tom Strickland
E. B. Stanley
Church Cemetery
Julian White
Sam White
Don Eldridge
Keith White
Kenneth Davis
Scott McGill
Pugh Funeral Home
Shoemaker Dies at 90 after Long Illness in Iredell County
William Burke Shoemaker a retired farmer 90 died at his Rocky Hill home after a long illness in north Iredell County Survived by five sons W E Shoemaker W A Shoemaker J F Shoemaker S R Shoemaker D A Shoemaker and daughter Mrs J R Brewer wife Martha Rebecca McLain died two years ago A charter member and deacon of Rocky Hill Baptist Church funeral services set for 11 Monday at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
William Burke Shoemaker
Rocky Hill Church
North Iredell
W. E
W. A. Shoemaker
J. F
S. R
Kannapolis
D. A
Jonesville
J. R. Brewer
Martha Rebecca McLain
Funeral for Ollie Hellard in Springfield Ohio
Thomasville notes a funeral for Ollie Hellard aged 73 held in Springfield Ohio. He died Friday morning after being struck at home while mowing his lawn and had lived in the area until 1937 before moving to Ohio. He is buried in a Springfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Ollie Hellard
Springfield
Ohio
Tragic Death Reported of 3 Month Old In Florida
Darrell Gallimore Jr. aged three months was found dead in his St. Petersburg bed Saturday morning. The family recently relocated from Denton, and the infant is survived by sister Adronia Gallimore. Body to be shipped to High Point and taken to Cumby-Davis Mortuary upon arrival. Further arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Gallimore, Jr
Darrell Gallimore
Doris McLean
St. Petersburg
Fla
Denton
Adronia Gallimore
High Point
Cumby-Davis Mortuary
Odd Fellows Past Grands Night at Repiton Lodge
The Odd Fellows of Repiton Lodge No 63 invite members to a Past Grands night on Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the hall at 128 West Washington Street. E F Seagraves will speak on The Degree of Brotherly Love, and a third degree conferral of Truth will occur. Full attendance urged. visiting dignitaries welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows of
Repiion Lodge
E. F. Seagraves
Odd Fellows
Hall of
Repiton Lodge
West
Washington Street
Funeral for Minnie Beloe Rush in Glenola
Mrs. Minnie Beloe Rush 73 of Glenola North Carolina died at home Sunday morning. Survived by husband Samuel Rush one daughter Ezell Green six sons and brother Ed Bloe. Funeral Tuesday at 3 p m Glenola Methodist Church Rev E Frost officiating burial Glenora Cemetery body to residence at 5 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Beloe Rush
Glenola N. C
Samuel Rush
Ezell Green
Ed Bloe
Glenola Methodist Church
Rev. E. Frost
Glenora Cemetery
Thomasville Kearns Street Eagles
Bob Steeds
Thomasville Kearns St
Rooms For Rent In Private Home Near Steele
Two room apartment with all conveniences in a private home. Close in and nicely furnished. Suitable for business ladies or school girls. Phone 75117. Also a neatly furnished twin bedroom with adjoining bath for men only at 305 Steele with hot water and shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele Street
Furnished Rooms On Jones Street And Woodrow
Nicely furnished first floor bedroom with private entrance and all conveniences. Bus line and hot water nearby. Located within short distance to the business district. Contact 47205 at 506 Jones Street or 329 Woodrow, phone 4377.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Street
Woodrow
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Bulletin
Enver
Syire
Baptist Church
Thomasville Council
Draft Board
Douglas Larsen
York
Bombardier
Kum River
Mathieson
William B. Shoemaker
C.F
Thurston St
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