Trinity Parents Demand R. H. Abernathy Retention
Residents led by A. Tuttle of Archdale accuse Ran County School Board of ignoring a petition signed by taxpayers calling for the removal of Trinity school board. The group cites 940 names and defends R. H. Abernathy as coach, disciplinarian, and church member while praising improvements at Trinity High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Ran County School Board
Trinity School Board
A. Tuttle
Archdale
H. Koon
Dobson
Prin
R. H. Abernathy
Tuttle
Davidson County
Vicor
Thy
Archdale, Way
Trinity Colored
Plane naming contest for unfinished war plane High Point
The Seventh War Loan presents a naming contest for the unfinished aircraft titled The High Point. Entrants must submit names by noon Saturday to win a $25 War Bond with the grand prize of $293,944.25 yet to reach its goal.
Passer-By Prevents Major Blaze At Tomlinson Plant
Early morning fire at the Tomlinson plant corner East Commerce and Hamilton streets was contained by a passer-by who summoned help. Fire crews arrived quickly and extinguished flames on the second floor before extensive damage, aside from water, occurred. Origin traced to an electric glue pot with sprinkler system partially activated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson
East Commerce
Hamilton Streets
Eli K. Ingram
Pennington Elected President of Thomasville Lions Club
Dr J C Pennington was elected president of the Thomasville Lions Club at a weekly meeting in the Woman's club building. New officers include Curtis Fields first vice president Henry Poe second vice president George L Handley third vice president Romulus Skaggs secretary Hines Hall treasurer C T Kennedy tail twister W B Lord lion tamer Charles Cline Tom Johnson two year directors and L F Sink Howard Steed one year directors. Charles Eanes retiring president presided. barbecue for members and wives planned at Mills Home on June 20. Gilbert Snyder US Navy visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
J. C. Pennington
Lions Club
Woman's Club
Curtis Fields
Henry Poe
George L. Handley
Romulus Skaggs
Hines Hall
C. T. Kennedy
W. B. Lord
Charles Cline
Tom Johnson
L. F. Sink
Howard Steed
Charles Eanes
Mills
Gilbert Snyder
U. S. Navy
John Smith Jr Killed in Texas Plane Crash
John Tolliver Smith Jr aged 19 died in an airplane crash at Victoria Field Texas yesterday morning. He was a Allen Jay high school graduate who volunteered in 1943 and served in the military. Survived by his father John T Smith and stepmother Mrs Chlo Smith, a brother C Edwin Smith of Norfolk and a step sister Geraldine Vanhorn. Funeral arrangements pending body arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tolliver Smith, Jr
Victoria Field
Texas
John T. Smith
Allen Jay
John, Jr
Allen Jay High School
Chlo. Smith
C. Edwin Smith
Norfolk
Geraldine Vanhorn
Welborn Arrives at Oliver General for Further Treatment
Pfe Rowan S Welborn of Rt 1 High Point has reached Oliver General Hospital in Augusta for continued care after overseas service. Friends are asked not to telephone due to congested wire facilities while mail is welcomed and handled rapidly for every patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Pfe
Rowan S. Welborn
Rt. 1
High Point
Oliver General Hospital
Mayor Names Appointments to City Boards and Commissions
Mayor Earl Phillips announced three new appointees and six reappointments to city boards. Rev. Wilbur Hutchins joins the library board, replacing J. E. Millis who declines further terms. Vera Idol and Horace Haworth win three year reappointments. Other board and commission members listed include planning and zoning, parks and juvenile, boxing and wrestling, school board, and various continuing members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Phillips
Wilbur Hutchins
First Baptist Church
Library Board of Trustees
J. E. Millis
Vera Idol
Horace Haworth
R. K. Stewart
Howard Hartzell
Cecil Haworth
Noble T. Praigg
Henry White
W. C. Idol
J. D. Cox
Planning and Zoning Commission
P. E. Lindley
Louis F. Voorhees
Ed Mendenhall
S. C. Clark
Edgar Hartley
Parks and Juvenile Commission
H. A. Millis
Commission
Charles F. Carroll, Jr
D. T. Yow
Paul Ingle
D. C. MacRae
Dale Montgomery
Brooks Reitzel
L. J. Fisher
Boxing and Wrestling Commission
J. C. Bobo
James R. Steele
Coke Cecil
J. E. Marsh, Jr
J. Phillips
R. M. Campbell
Charles L Amos
White Youths Charged With Stealing Stolen Gasoline
Four Negro youths and two white boys appeared in municipal court this morning with charges of siphoning gas and stealing from stores and vehicles. Several cases were continued for a state probation review, and other defendants faced charges ranging from assault to drunkenness with various fines and court actions.
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Napoleon Jackson
Booker Street
James Fred Giles
Robert Lee Edwards
Price Street
A and P
North Main Street
Larry Mack
East Washington Street
R. D. Fowler
Carter- Colton Cigar Company
Ralph Lincoln Black
Ward Street
David P. Carter
Clinton Street
Princess Cafe
D. C. MacRae
William C. Loving
Osborne Street
Ralph G. Chilton
East Green Street
W. D. Stephens, Jr
Rt. 6
Navy Yard
Charleston
Helen Elizabet Stephens
Willowbrook Street
Charlie D. Keeling
Mary's
William C. Mangum
Mangum
M. L. Poteat
Taylor Street
Charlie Banks
Park Street
Willie S. White
Thomas Spencer
Wise Street
Robert B. Whitesell
Lexington
Mrs Powell Sees Brother in Fighting Lady at Broadhurst
Mrs Magaleen Powell of Rt. 4 attended the Technicolor documentary Fighting Lady at the Broadhurst yesterday afternoon. She also bought a $25 war bond and spotted her brother J B Williams aviation machinist mate second class on a top bunk in his underwear reading during a religious service. Lt Robert Taylor serves as narrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magaleen Powell
Rt. 4
Broadhurst Theatre
J. B. Williams
Robert Taylor
Father of Frank Hart Dies at Home in Union South Carolina
Word is received that Charles F. Hart aged 85 died at 1 45 yesterday afternoon at his Union South Carolina home. He was the son of Thomas F. and Hannah Ruth Hart and spent his life in Union. Hart was a retired railroad man. He married Fannie S. Lamb in 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Hart
Union, S. C
Thomas F
Hannah Ruth Hart
South Carolina
Union
Fannie
Lamb
Real Estate Public Auction Set For June 20 in High Point
Public auction in High Point will sell prime properties on North Main Street West Washington Street College Street and East Broad Street. The sale lists tenants Nash Jewelry and Loan Evon studios City Welding Micro-Products Carolina Machine vacant Reed Street Mangum Avenue lots. Henry Koonts realtor oversees with W F Ross auction crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Minnie P. Vail
Mina P. Ingram
C. T. Ingram, Sr
Laurance M. Ingram
Fred P. Ingram
Hal B. Ingram
Phil Warner
J. A. Hart
Quintard Heath
Sumter
8. C
Decourcey M. Pollock, Jr
Tampa
Fla
Henry V. Koonts
Koonts
W. F. Ross
Auction Organization
Greensboro
North Main Street
West Washington
Main Street
West Washington Street
College Street
Nash Jewelry and Loan Company
Evon Studios
East Broad Street
City Welding Company
Micro- Products Company
Kvonts
Ingram Heirs
East Commerce and
Reed Streets
Carolina Machine Company
Reed Street
Mangum
Fisherman Schools in Brazil Reach 11,000 Children
Rio de Janeiro reports 11 000 Brazilian fisherman's children gain schooling through ministry of agriculture funded special schools. Many homes lack access to regular schools, prompting government led effort to provide education in remote coastal communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Ministry of Agriculture
Memorial rites for longtime Union church member
The obituary notes a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Union who died as the oldest surviving member. Surviving are three sons and a daughter, Frank Hart and Mrs. Carl McGill of High Point, H. F. Hart of Union, and W. L. Hart of Gaffney, S. C. Funeral services are incomplete but planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Big new factory projects loom in High Point
Fly-Back corporation wins permit for two semi fireproof brick structures on West Green near Grimes with 30 000 initial cost. Owner J E Gibson to supervise. Buildings 60 by 53 feet and 68 by 106 feet, two stories, sprinklered, modern factory design. Completion may reach 50 000 or more with equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly-Back Corporation
West Green Street
Grimes Street
J. E. Gibson
E& Ted
High Point
Three Divorce Actions Filed In Court Today
Three divorces were filed this morning in the municipal court on two years separation grounds. The suits name Mamie Hutcheggs Morris and Elsie Grady Morris, Nettie Emerson and Willie Emerson, and W G Swanson and Bulah Page Swanson as spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Hutcheggs Morris
Elsie Grady Morris
Nettie Emerson
Willie Emerson
W. G. Swanson
Bulah Page Swanson
Name for High Point plane offered for bond contest
The Enterprise reports the first name for High Point's second plane arrived this morning. Sanders Dallas, chairman of the Seventh War Loan campaign, invites bond purchasers to submit a name for a chance to win a $25 bond. the best entry will be chosen and presented by Mr Dallas on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Enterprise
Sanders Dallas
Seventh War Loan Campaign
Dallas
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