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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1962
Page
9
The National Association of Furniture Manufacturers reports a 14 percent rise in shipments and 16 percent in new orders for the first half of 1962 compared with 1961. Cancellations, payrolls, and employment also climbed while remaining above last year's levels.
Larry Rouse 15 son of Mr and Mrs J L Rouse Jr Newton Street received his Eagle Scout badge during morning worship at First Reform Church. He is a member of Troop 22 sponsored by the church with Richard I Clapp as scout master.
Judge Byron Haworth ruled probable cause in the felonious assault case of James Sturdevant 42 of Leonard Street bound over to Superior Court on a $500 bond. Sturdevant admitted shooting Walter McCray 42 of Bynum Street in the left thigh during a confrontation says McCray, who was treated and hospitalized. McCray testified he confronted Sturdevant after learning of a prior threat and a dispute over a woman.
Observers at the Friendship Weather Station forecast a continuation of typical summer conditions for the next three days with partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures. Today and tonight show a chance of scattered thundershowers, followed by more of the same on Wednesday with possible showers and highs around 87 to 90.
Elizabeth Gleeson of E Washington Street faced Domestic Relations Court charges after William Gleeson was shot in the right shoulder at 11:50 p m yesterday. Police said a pistol was fired during an argument when Mrs Gleeson pointed the weapon at her husband after initially pointing at the ceiling. He was hospitalized with a slug lodged in shoulder fatty tissue and remained under care.
Three wives had their husbands arrested on assault charges over the weekend in Thomasville. Paul Loman, 29, posted 200 bond for an Aug. 6 trial. Brodie Wilson, 38, faces an Aug. 17 trial after his wife Effie Lee Brodie pressed the charge. Ervin Gobble, 35, bonded 200 for an Aug. 13 trial following a midnight arrest by his wife Elsie Gobble. Also Pride C. Jones, 300 bond, charged with public drunkenness, prohibition violation and resisting arrest. trial set for Aug. 13.
Police investigated four accidents on Fisher Ferry Street and National Highway Saturday night in Thomasville. One crash at 6:30 p.m. involved Lola Miller and Gilmer Gallimore causing about $450 in damages. Miller charged with failing to yield right of way. A 9:30 p.m. crash damaged a telephone pole. Shirley Hill faced reckless driving and prohibition law violations. An earlier 5:20 p.m. crash sent Norman Maxwell, Mabel Marion, and Narvie Snyder to hospital. Maxwell charged with disregarding a traffic signal and speeding. A 5:15 p.m. National Highway collision caused about $75 in damages. no official investigation.
G Everett Miller of Raleigh will be guest speaker at the annual homecoming at Mills Baptist Church. Miller is assistant state superintendent of public instruction. A short alumni session follows his address, with Mrs. Emily Lyon Holloway of Elkin, alumni president, presiding.
Patrolmen confronted Willford Hamlin on E Washington Street after he walked with a bag containing a jar of buttermilk. Hamlin resisted inspection, was charged with disorderly conduct, and found guilty after a court hearing with testimony of obscenity and rude conduct toward officers. He appealed to the Superior Court.
A High Point woman fell for a classic flim flam on Main Street near Richardson's. A man and a woman claimed to find a pocketbook of money and persuaded her to donate cash to prove faith, then vanished with $167. Police describe the ruse and note the victim sought Mr White at a bank without results.
The building inspector issued two new building permits totaling 20000 for two residences at 610 Colonial Dr and 1505 Furlough St. J G White and E E Perry received the permits for 15005 and 5000 residencies. Repair and alteration permits reached 53565, with Diamond Hosiery Mill and Covert Textile leading expansion at local mills. Other large permits went to Barry Nixon Saint Anthony's Church and Charles Whitaker for minor improvements.
Dr D B Carrick a leading pomology expert and flowering bulbs authority died at High Point Memorial Hospital at 8 40 p m Sunday after two weeks of ill health. He taught at Cornell for 14 years before returning to High Point to manage family real estate and Carrick Gardens renowned for daffodils. He was a Wake Forest graduate and former star athlete. Surviving are two brothers and a sister. funeral arrangements are pending.
The first progress report shows a 23 percent drop in traffic accidents over three weeks in Robeson, Cumberland, Guilford, Forsyth, Buncombe and Haywood counties. Injury accidents declined 27.5 percent and injuries 11 percent, with three fatal crashes. Channelization and markings cover the state system roads, and enforcement rose with 3,000 arrests in two weeks.
About 300 people attended the fish fry hosted by Trophy Council No. 29 J O U A M at the council lake near Sophia. The event is among several summer outings planned to raise funds for the Junior Order Home near Lexington.
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