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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1949

Page

10

Probable Cause Found in Local Kidnapping Case

Probable cause was found in a Raleigh Municipal Court case charging two men, Jack and Watson Price, with kidnapping Dan Hassell of Columbia. Bonds set at $2,000 each. The case bound over to the September term of Superior Court. Witnesses testified the defendants allegedly accosted, hit, and dragged Hassell to a parked car after a disputed $2,130 check for an auto. The defense argued no kidnapping, judge allowed probable cause for kidnapping.

Raleigh Mwith Jack Wat‘son Price Dan Hassell Columbia N. C Twoen Megan Hassell I. Hassell Guy Carter W. A. Hill High Point Winston-Salem D. C. MacRae Evra MacRae John Oliver Robins Sam Wilson William Burst Connie Lee Dickens Woodrow Stack Cleveland L. Eanes Clyde Lee Johnson Cleveland Burly Clyde Eanes Superior Court Henry Smith

High Point budget outlines $113 793 surplus and 258000 in improvements

The High Point city budget for the new year shows a cash surplus of 113793, down from an initial estimate. The plan includes 258000 for capital improvements such as garage warehousing streets water and sewer work, plus 32000 earmarked for a pension service and a 23 percent debt service share totaling 7425.50.

High Point Health Department

Danaher Emerges as GOP National Chairman Hopeful

Former Sen John Danaher of Connecticut is reported as the majority choice of leading Republicans for GOP National Chairman. His selection reportedly satisfies several rival factions as he would succeed Rep Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania who announced his resignation.

John Danaher Connecticut GOP Danaher Rep Hugh Scott Pennsylvania International

Czechs Use Old Trick on Reds in Prague Region

In Prague region Czech youths face forced labor programs under the Czechoslovak Youth Union. Families send telegrams claiming a relative has died to secure releases or days off. The report notes a German occupation parallel and mentions an oxy acetylene flame reaching about 6000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prague Czechoslovak Youth Union

Deaths And Funerals In North Carolina Region

Obituary notices report the deaths of Sallie L. Clodfelter of Thomasville and Neal C. Allred of Randleman with services at Memorial Methodist and Marlboro Friends Church, plus H A Lummie Beck of Thomasville. Clodfelter’s rites were led by Rev. Weldon with local choirs. Allred’s services at Marlboro Friends Church. Beck’s service at Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church following a week of illness. Surviving family members listed for each case. Burial plans indicate city cemetery and church grounds.

Sallie Clodfelter Thomasville Sallie L. Clodfelter R. S. Green Spring Street Memoral Methodist Wilson O. Weldon Saint Johns Methodist Church Charles Wilhite Saint Johns Vivian Dula Flowers C. H. Batton Ella Lambeth Bible Class Wesleyan Service Guild Memorial Methodist Church C. L. Black Robert C. Rapp Harry Brown Finch M. G. Allmond Henry W. Kennedy Lewis E. Crawford Curtis M. Fields Julius A. Green Neal C. Allred Randleman Neal Cc. Allred Randolph County Jefferson Monroe Elizabeth Winningham Allred Louise Mercer Dover N. J Ruby Robinson Helena Allred High Point Martha Solomon Anna Lee McDonald Vera Allred Greensboro Mary Perdue Bernay Peggy Allred Neal, Jr Charles U. S. Navy Donald Lacy Kirkman Gray Lamb Randleman Lillian Wade Harold Allred Marlboro Friends Church Sophia Lummie” Beck H. A. “Lummie” Beck Davidson County City Memorial Hospital Beck Emanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church Hildeburg Reformed Andrew Emily Templeton Beck Bessie Black W. W. Henderson Yadkin County Walker Funeral Home Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church

European Rearmament Aimed at Deterring Sudden Attacks

AP analysis notes President Truman urged Congress to approve a $1.45 billion foreign arms program to bolster European allies against a potential Soviet threat. The piece argues the plan serves U S interests and moral aims, stressing that Western Europe must be prepared to defend itself to deter future war.

Dewitt MacKenzie Truman Congress Uncle Sam Germany United States Europe America Western Europe

Revered ministers listed for funeral interment service

Rev. Lawrence Leonard and fellow clergy including Rev. T. R. York Rev. Odell Leonard and Rev. J. A. Palmer with Rev. T. G. Madison noted as former pastor will be buried in the family plot at the church cemetery following the service.

Lawrence Leonard T. R. York Odell Leonard Lexington J. A. Palmer Thomasville T. G. Madison Tor Church

Furniture Registration Near Five Thousand Mark At Market

Registration at the Southern Furniture and Rug market neared five thousand with 764 end of day total and about 300 new registrants before noon today. Through yesterday afternoon 1,382 had registered. Yesterday’s turnout surpassed prior second week opening days and peak years, with optimism rising among exhibitors. Tomorrow guests include Karl Phillips of Phillips-Davis Inc and Firestone Plastics executives. The Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association fall meeting is set for October 24–25 at Grove Park Inn Asheville. Henry Foscue to step down as president after one year. The U S Census Bureau will publish Historical Statistics of the United States detailing population agriculture manufactures and business history to date.

Karl Phillips Phillips-Davis, Inc Roger Firestone Firestone Plastics Company Pottstown Elmer Irench E. A Ryder Plastics Greensboro- High Point Firestone Harvey Firestone Phillips-Davis Velon Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association Grove Park Inn Asheville Henry Foscue High Point

Nazi escapee becomes U.S. Air Force lieutenant

Borivoi Kubelka, a former Nazi labor battalion escapee from Czechoslovakia, disguised as an American soldier to reach the United States. He rose from private to corporal and sergeant at Morrison Air Force Base Florida, earned U.S. citizenship, and became a jet fighter pilot with gold bars and silver wings.

Williams Air Force Base Ariz United States U. S. Air Force Borivoi Kubelka Czechoslovakia Kubelka University of Prague Berlin Paris United States Army le Havre C.S U. S. Immigration and Army Ellis Island Morrison Air Force Base Florida

Culture and Life Urges Change in Soviet Siberia Editorials

The Central Committee issued a decree on shortcomings in the work of the stars of the Soviet Siberia newspaper. Letters from working people show many writers receive no replies and some editor responses deter participation. Culture and Life reports editors must alter their attitude.

Moscow Culture and Life Central Committee Soviet Siberia

Negro Player Drops Dead After Game

Clyde Nelson a 32 year old first baseman for the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American league collapsed and died shortly after a doubleheader with the Philadelphia Stars at Shibe Park. The Miami resident suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead by a doctor from Women's Homeopathic hospital after appearing in the second game. Indianapolis won both games.

Philadelphia Clyde Nelson Indianapolis Clowns Philadelphia Stars Nelson Miami Fla Shibe Park Women's Homeopathic Indianapolis

Governor urges boat use policy at conservation meeting

Governor Kerr Scott criticizes indiscriminate use of state boats and calls for a clear policy. He pressed prudent spending, restoration plans for Tryon Palace, and recommended buying through the state division of purchase. Seven new board members took oaths as the group met with wildlife officials to discuss striped bass rules and advertising contracts.

Morehead City Kerr Scott State Board of Conservation and Development Tryon’s New Bern North Carolina Harry McMullan Tryon Palace J. E. Latham Greensboro C. C. Crittenden State Department of Archives and History Commercial Fisheries Department State Division T. W. Alexander Waynesville Aubrey L. Cavanaugh Warsaw Fred Davis Zebulon Ford Latham Belmaven Roland McClam Bill Sharpe Carolina Power, and Light Company

Dr Shirley Named Dean of Basic Studies at State College

Dr John W Shirley is appointed dean of North Carolina State College division of basic studies. He succeeds B F Brown who resigned March 31 1948 after 25 years on State faculty. Shirley is a former Michigan State College faculty member and Caltech alumnus with AB and PhD from the University of Iowa.

University of Iowa University of Nebraska

Veterans Meeting on G I Insurance Dividends Ask VFW Members

Veterans of World War I urged to attend a 8 p m meeting at VFW Post 708 E Washington Street where Adjutant Albert Clinton will explain National G I Insurance dividends and provide claim blanks. The note notes other community events for tonight across churches and clubs.

E. Washington Street G. I VFW Washington Street Albert Clinton St. Marks Methodist Church Ocrusaders Crusaders Club First Baptist Church Christian Church Mangum Ave S. W. Gill Agnes Brewington Board of Religious Education of St. Mathews WSCS St. Mark Church Willing Workers Club Mt. Vernon Annie Boger Reid St Bethel Bright Light Bethel Holiness F. B. Kearse L. J. Carr LODGE Guilford Lodge Od Fellows Hall Ruth

Indians and Dodgers Pivot in Big League Action

The Indians beat the Yankees 4-2 at Yankee Stadium, narrowing the lead to three games as Early Wynn won his eighth despite help from Satchel Paige. In the National League, the Dodgers and Cardinals tied 4-4 after a late Musial surge, with Musial, Klein, Slaughter and Northey producing key hits for St Louis. No other games were scheduled.

Dinger New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Tribe Yankees Yankee Stadium Bronx Bombers Indians Vic. Raschi Early Wynn Satchel Paige Dale Mitchell Cleveland Mickey Vernon Yankee Battery Dodgers Redbirds Musial Stan Musial Brooklyn Lou Klein Brooks Enos Slaughter Ron Northey Rocky Nelson Northey Gene Hermanski

Hi-Toms Rally Past Rebels for 17th Straight Home Win

A Ladies Night crowd of 1,234 watched the Hi-Toms win as Petters, Harrington, and Gruzdis produced key hits. Ludwig doubled earlier, Bolton and Gruzdis scored on errors, and Boltons intentional walk loaded the bases before Gruzdis singled in two more runs.

Pete Williams Poke Linn Bob Ludwig Ludwig Boyette Niehaus Vann Harrington Cliff Bolton Hi-Poms Chic Petters Bolton Gruzdis Dick Jackson Jim Flannagan Petters

In Memoriam Elton M Thaggard One Year Since Death

In loving memory of Elton M Thaggard who died July 26 1948. A son and brother remembered by Mrs Janie Thaggard and their children. Memories are treasures no one can steal. Death is a heartache no one can heal. Our thoughts of you will live on and on.

Elton M. Thaggard Janie Thaggard

Valley Ridge Property Listings and Carolina Beach Apartment

A mixed list shows multiple properties on Valley Ridge and Burge with statuses sold rented or vacant. Additional entry notes a Carolina Beach apartment with two bedrooms and essential amenities, plus Curtis Smith Deal Incorporated contact and partial address.

Valley Ridge Burge Valley CAROLINA _ Beach Paved Street

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