Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina

We have 6,271,698 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1950

Page

8

Man Receives Eighteen Months for Sixth Drunk Driving Charge

James W. Mounce, 37, of Clay street, was sentenced to 12 months for one drunken driving count and 6 months for the other after officers reported erratic driving on Mangum avenue. The case marks his sixth drunken driving offense, with prior arrest on July 14.

D. C. MacRae James W. Mounce Clay Street Mangum Avenue Manning Street Mounce James W. Kimble West Willis Eo Butler Asheboro

State Banner Puzzle Debuts Amid Fragments and Clues

A garbled puzzle fragment lists hints like Depleted flag state producer Mississippi River and river in Ukraine. The mixed entries include directions terms and Greek letters suggesting a crossword style clue set.

Mississippi Ukraine Kerak

Puzzle Answer Fragment List

Answer to Previous Puzzle yields a mixed clue set including rodents umpires body small horses accustoms American district in traitor India and a river in State France Chinese in the River in State. It also includes short song legislative male and sea eagle fasten superlative suffix greasy substance and Red Cross abbr mother.

India France Red Cross

African Chief Told to Move White Spouse

Sir Seretse Khama and his wife Ruth Williams faced exile from Bechuanaland after Britain ordered him to leave his tribal territory with their baby. The Commonwealth Relations Office stated the exile should begin at an early date, with potential exile location unresolved though London was mentioned in reports.

London Seretse Khama Britain Ruth Commonwealth Relations Office Seretse Ruth Williams England Bechuanaland

Russia Origin Story in Britannica Sayings

The Britannica entry suggests the name Russia derives from a Finnish form for Swedes meaning sea farer, noting a linguistic corruption in popular usage. This etymology frames Russia’s naming beyond its current borders and hints at historic maritime connections.

Russia

Sermon Urges Faith Against World’s Strife and Escape

Rev Jared W Wilds guest minister at First Evangelical and Reformed shares that true peace comes from faith in God not escape. He cites biblical figures Moses Elijah Jonah and Jesus to illustrate returning to duty under God’s guidance and finding rest in Christ's yoke.

Jared Murmer C. Wilds 1St Presbyterian Church Crestwood Randolph Presbyterian First Evangelical and Reformed Church Carl A. Grimm Wilds Moses Pharaoh Midian God Jehovah Elijah Jezebel Jonah Nineveh Jesus Gethsemane Calvary Christ

African Wireless Telegraph Reported in Equatorial Trade

In Equatorial Africa a native wireless telegraph uses a six foot long hollow log called the woudougoudou. Messages are drummed with rubber tipped sticks and relayed between villages with remarkable speed.

Equatorial Africa

Hailey Attacks Court in Self Harm Incident

Halifax Va July 31 In a halted session of the Halifax county circuit court George Thomas Hailey a 24 year old farm hand on trial for rape and murder defense witnesses say bit his wrists until six state troopers restrained him Doctors from Marion hospital were summoned and the proceeding delayed while medical treatment was arranged The defense sought a continuance to call a Richmond psychiatrist Dr James Asa Shield whose prior reports questioned Hailey's responsibility Read by the court the move was denied and the recess extended Awaiting treatment Hailey damaged both wrists during the interruption.

Halifax George Thomas Hailey Halifax County Hailey Marian Lloyd Southwestern State Hospital Marion R. G. Bledsoe Richmond James Asa Shield Bledsoe

Aug. 7 Set For Trial In 81 Stitch Knife Fight

Hearing scheduled for August 7 in Municipal court for two men charged with assault with a deadly weapon after a Saturday knife fight on Grayson Street. M. C. Black of 511 Grayson and Dorsey Gregory of 512 Grayson required 39 and 42 stitches respectively for wounds to face back hand arm and shoulder.

Municipal M. C. Black Grayson Dorsey Gregory Gregory Black

Freedom Law and the Year of Release in Hebrew Debt Law

Britannica notes an ancient Hebrew rule that debtors were released from all debts every seventh year demonstrating a built in debt relief mechanism. The principle reflects a periodic reset in financial obligations within the biblical law framework.

Baseball and basketball scores from yesterday and today

Yesterday results show New York 15-4 and Cleveland 6-3 among major games. other teams like Boston 5-6 and Detroit 12, Philadelphia 10 share an active standings snapshot. Tomorrow’s schedule lists no games. regional scores include Durham Raleigh Burlington Greensboro Danville Reidsville and St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston.

New York Chicago Cleveland Boston Detroit Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Durham Raleigh Burlington Greensboro Danville Reidsville Fayetteville Winston-Salem Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Toda Hiller Or Dubiel Bankhead St. Louie Spain Chicago St. Louis

Hosiery Mill and Recreation Hall Plans Approved

Building permits issued authorize two structures with combined cost of 49000. A recreation hall on Ward street between the Southern Railway tracks and English street is set at 25000, and a hosiery mill on Tryon between Court esy road and Redding at 24000. Additional permits include residences on West Lexington and Fourth streets, a garage on Davidson, and a restaurant paint job.

B. F. Kearns H. F. Rice Ward Street Southern Railway English Street Frank Winiskee Tryon Courtesy Road Redding W. P. Barnes West Lexington Edgedale Raper Marvin F. Smith Fourth North Drive Calvin Blomer Davidson Eagle Sandwich Shop

Deaths And Funerals Mrs Kate R Peebles Kernersville

Mrs Kate R Peebles 77 of Forsyth county died Sunday morning in a Winston Salem hospital after seven months illness She came from near Danville Va and lived with her son G C Peebles in Winston Salem Funeral at 3 pm at Bunker Hill Baptist church burial in church cemetery Surviving seven daughters two sons 43 grandchildren 37 great grandchildren Graveside for Isaac Lee Gray was at Mt Shepherd Methodist church with Rev Paul Bruton leading burial in church cemetery

Kate R. Peebles Kernersville Forsyth County Winston-Salem Danville G. C. Peebles Clinton Phipps Route 1 Bunker Hill Baptist Church Clark Parrish Sadie Motsigger Clinton Phi Chester Ingaruato Chicago, IL Walter Pyrtle Walkertown Eva Farrington Ruby Harrell Charlie C. Peebles Isaac Lee Gray Mt. Shepherd Methodist Church Paul Bruton W. G. Rush C. R. Trotter George Trotter Garfield Wall Ray Poole R. L. Blakely Marvin Allred Aubrey Lawrence

Funeral Services for Mrs Velmer H Cranford

Mrs Velmer H Cranford 41 wife of LeRoy Cranford died in Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem NC Friday. Funeral held Sunday 3 pm from Russell Grove Baptist Church Asheboro with Rev E J Stack and Rev J L Kivett. Music by church choir. pallbearers named. interment in church cemetery.

Velmer Cranford Velmer H. Cranford Leroy Cranford Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem N. C Russell Grove Baptist Church Asheboro E. J. Stack J. L. Kivett Wesleyan Methodist Chapel R. E. Williams Paul Johnson Arthur Johnson C. N. McNeil J. C. Allred J. H. Lewallen

Mrs Susan Hayworth longtime Mount Pleasant member dies

Mrs Susan Hayworth widow of George W. Hayworth dies at Abbott's Creek High Point Rt 2 after three years of declining health. Born October 19 1866 in Davidson County she joined Mount Pleasant Methodist at 16 and remained a member 67 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Joe H Leonard Lexington NC son J Cletus Hayworth Abbott's Creek, brother J Rufus Murphy sister Mrs John Cinard, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral at Mount Pleasant Methodist Tuesday at 11 with Rev Ralph Jacks. burial in church cemetery.

Susan Hayworth Susan Sue) Hayworth George W. Hayworth Davidson County Abbott's Creek High Point Rt. 2 J. Melvin Barbara Ng Murphy Mount Pleasant Ralph Jacks

Auto Crash Causes Reckless Driving Charges

A 1950 model auto driven by Alan Wilson overturned after a collision at East Russell and South Hamilton streets causing $1000 damage and injuring Wilson. Talmadge M. Pipkin, driver of the taxi, and Wilson were charged with reckless driving. Another collision at Willowbrook and Taylorsville injured Mrs. John Karahalios and Louella Clark with $450 damages. No charges filed.

East Russell South Hamilton Alan Wilson Friddle Talmadge M. Pipkin Wilson Charles W. Price North John Karahalios Oakwood Court Apartments Willowbrook Tay Louella Clark Dam Leon S. Chidester Rotary Richard J. Melton Negro Elizabeth Chestnut and Locke Melton Billy Lee Sink Thomasville Gordon H. Perry

Attempted Break-In Reported at Local Service Station

An attempted break-in and malicious damage were reported this weekend. Police said glass was broken at a door of a service station at 901 North Main in what appeared to be an unsuccessful attempt to gain entry. Several windows at Piedmont Electric Co on Pine Street sustained damage.

North Main Piedmont Electric Co Pine Street

Furniture Cost Men Open Meet in Chapel Hill

A week-long cost accounting and control institute opens in Chapel Hill North Carolina for members of the Southern Association of Furniture Manufacturers. Twenty one firms from nine southern states attend with UNC bureau of business services and research conducting the event. John Wilson of Ernst and Young speaks.

Chapel Hill N. C Southern Association of Furniture Manufacturers University of North Carolina Bureau of Business Services and Research John Wilson Boston Ernst and Ernst

Emerywood West resident seeks front yard variance

William Jarrell of Lot 9 Block 2 Emerywood West on Ferndale Parkway applies for a variance from front yard setbacks. The Board of Adjustments will hear the case at City Hall Council Chamber at 4:00 PM on Tuesday August 1 1950. Those wishing to be heard may attend. Chairman E C Cridlebaugh signs.

William Jarrell Emerywood West Ferndale Parkway Board of Adjustments Council Chamber City Hall E. C. Cridlebaugh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Allen L. W. Alman Archdale Kimble Herman Lavender Tate Leroy Venable West Green Protus F. Njames Lcense Amin L. Lumkin Daniel Brooks David N. Welborn South Hamilton Charles Endzel, Jr Lillie Mae Wood East High Eugene Wood Charlie E. Allred Jamestown Eldon B. Kennedy Lexie V. Davis Roger LeGrand Leflin Blain Guyer West Commerce Gwyn D. Osborne Frank A. Brown Judy Messer William G. Sykes Sandy Ridge Arabian Gulf le and Finch Field Jimmy Hatl First Reformed — Union Sports Department The Enterprise Thomas Hailey YMCA Daytona Beach Fla Pet Schedul Lanier Chipman Salisbury Hi-Ton Concord Lexingto Statesville Moores Landis Hickory EAL Svilly Raleigh Fayetteville Carolina Hi-Toms Landis Mooresville Concord Lexington Isaac L. Gray Joe Saeco Board OF Adjustment Mann’s Drug Stores DIAL Jackson Alice Anderson Lana Clara Mae Montlieu Avenue Col Woodrow APTS Monthieuw St. Thomasville Cable St West Broad Street Willowbrook Street Prospect Street Lindsay Street Field ST Norwood CT West End RK. B. Gantt &O Carolina Beach High Point High Point Inn Carl B. Byrd Anderson Kitty Hawk Beach North Carolina Wm. Anderson Norman Hekler W. L High Point Enterprise Bay Street School W. J. McClure Griffith Office Equipment Co Monark Army Army & Navy Ford Kraftmaster Samet Salvagi
Search Courier

Search the High Point Enterprise Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The High Point Enterprise?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication