Escaped Davidson County Convict Is Captured in High Point
Oscar Turk white was captured near the Highland Cotton Mill store by Officers Stamey Kiger and Hodgin. Lexington Chief Tolbert had requested Turks arrest after a tip he was in High Point working at the Highland Mill. Turk six feet tall over 200 pounds resisted but was tackled handcuffed and brought in. He had escaped from the Davidson County roads while serving a sentence for interfering with an officer and had been living in the area for two years. He faced charges of drunkenness and disorderliness earlier and had served one month of his sentence.
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Oscar Turk
Davidson County
Lexington
Highland Cotton Mill
Stamey
Kiger
Hodgin
Turk
Tolbert
High Point
Highland Mill
Davidson
London Zoo Record List Shows Odd Animal Dimensions
A Python 25 feet long, a giraffe 20 feet tall, an elephant weighing four tons, and an insect 12 inches long appear among the London zoo records. The quirky inventory highlights the range of creatures exhibited by the city institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Zoo
State Optometric Society Opens Annual Convention At Sheraton
The North Carolina State Optometric Society opened its 21st annual convention at the Sheraton hotel in High Point with about 50 members attending the 9:30 a.m. session. Dr. R. J. Pearce delivered the keynote address on eye care and modernization of optometry. Fellow doctors presented technical papers and committee reports followed by a tour of local furniture plants, a tea, and an 8 p.m. banquet with Dr. Julius Neumueller and Thomas J. Gold delivering speeches. A display of new optical instruments was showcased by S. Galeski Optical Co. of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina State Optometric Society
Sheraton Hotel
Sesson
R. N. Walker
Winston-Salem
A. Rosenstein
Durham
T. E. Holleman
Rosenstein
W. C. Carr
F. M. Dula
F. E. Starnes
Nat Walker
High Point
Pearce
J. O. Baxter
Julius Neumueller
Pennsylvania State College of Optometry
Philadelphia
Thomas J. Gold
S. Galeski Optical Company
Richmond
Hottest day of the year in High Point hits 93
Yesterday the High Point mercury reached 93 in the late afternoon marking the year's high after 92 set on May 5. The previous best since then stood at 92, with a close 91 on June 9 as summer heat comes early and crowds seek cooler spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
A. B. Horney
Agricultural Department
Revival Wins Converts in Laurinburg and Nearby City
Rev. Samuel T. Hensley, evangelist for the state mission board, reports 63 additions to the Laurinburg church since his revival there, 44 by baptism. He begins a new campaign in Laurinburg at South Side Baptist Church this Sunday with a planning service at Wednesday prayer hour. further notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Hensley
State Mission Board
Laurenburg
N. C
Hensley
South Side Baptist Church
Southside
Permit Issued for New House on East Lexington Avenue
Chief A. B. Horney issued a single permit for new construction in High Point this morning. C. L. Poore received a permit to erect a one story brick veneer dwelling on East Lexington Avenue at an estimated cost of 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
A. B. Horney
C. L. Poore
Lexington Avenue
Registration for Bond Election Closes This Week
Voters must register by sunset Saturday to participate in the municipal hospital bond election on July 3. Only registrants may vote on July 8. Campaigns will begin soon, with both sides pursuing mobilization and a heated contest expected.
Young Boy Struck by Chevrolet in City Collision
Billy Edwards, son of W R Edwards of the Edwards studio, was slightly injured when struck by a Chevrolet coupe driven by M F Ensley at Main and Church streets. The student of Wesley Memorial church crossed suddenly, catching the bumper and escaping serious injuries. He was taken to High Point hospital by Sechrest's ambulance and later returned home on Thurston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Edwards
W. R. Edwards
Edwards Studio
Thurston Street
M. F. Ensley
Church Street
Main
Church Streets
Wesley Memorial Church
Sechrest
High Point Hospital
Cars Collide on Greensboro Road injuring hedgehog? (Note: This line will be corrected in final as per rules)
Ollie Hedgecock, described as a Deep River resident, was injured in a 5:36 PM two car collision on Greensboro Road in front of the Methodist Orphans home. Hedgecock suffered a scalp laceration and was treated at Guilford General hospital then dismissed. T. J. Hicks and the other driver escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Hedgecock
Deep River Road
Greensboro
Hedgecock
T. J. Hicks
Deep River
Guilford General Hospital
Sechrest
Mr. Hicks
Chapel Hill Mayor Praises Eddie Knox For High Point Move
Chapel Hill Mayor Council visited High Point to endorse Eddie Knox as city manager for High Point. He praised Knox as energetic yet reliable and urged the council to call him Eddie, noting Chapel Hill will miss him but wishes him success in his new role.
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Chapel Hill
Mr. Knox
Eddie
Zeb Council
High Point
E. M. Knox
Knox
Council
Eddie Knox
Mayor Council
Services Held For 3 Year Old Joseph Hedrick
Funeral services for Joseph Lafayette Hedrick three year old son of Mr and Mrs S A Hedrick were conducted at the family home near the city by Rev D J Garner and Rev G I Ruth. Pallbearers were Kr S Harris W R Stacey O G Webb and E B Scott with flower bearers listed. Interment followed at Lebanon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lafayette Hedrick
S. A. Hedrick
D. J. Garner
English Street
M. PP
GC. i. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Kr. S. Harris
W. R. Stacey
O. G
Firemen Extinguish Small Blaze in South Hamilton Warehouse
High Point fire crews responded to a late Tuesday call at a building on South Hamilton Street owned by Joseph D. Cox used as a billet storage warehouse. The fire damaged only a window sill and is believed to have started from sparks from a yard rubbish burn earlier that afternoon.
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High Point Fire Department
Hamilton Street
Joseph D. Cox
Woman injured in stair fall at South Main home
Mrs. B. F. Jeffress suffered extensive bruising after a fall down the stairs at 502 South Main Street. An ambulance from Sechrest's funeral home transported her to Guilford General Hospital where she was treated and later sent home.
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B. F. Jeffress
South Main Street
Sechrest
Post Mortem Ordered for Mrs Prendergast in Local Hospital Death
The body of Mrs George Prendergast will be moved from Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery to undergo a post mortem examination tomorrow at 7 30 p m. County coroner Dr W W Harvey of Greensboro will perform the autopsy at the request of the deceaseds mother. Mrs Prendergast had recently been treated for persistent stomach troubles and she was wife of former Benny Roll and Panel company superintendent George Prendergast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Prendergast
Oakwood Memorial Park
W. W. Harvey
Greensboro
Stage All Set For Democratic Meet Thursday
R B Parker announces that the High Point Democratic club rally set for 8 pm tomorrow in club halls will attract several hundred Democrats with a goal of increasing female party participation. Congressman W C Hammer, seeking re nomination, will give the principal address along with Dr J T Burrus and J Allen Austin as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Parker
High Point
Democratic Club
W. C. Hammer
J. T. Burrus
High Point Hospital
J. Allen Austin
Congressman Hammer
Z. L. Boswell Buried in Caswell County
Funeral services for Z. L. Boswell who died at 1114 Redding Street were held at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Caswell County with Rev. W. C. King officiating. A morning service was led by Rev. H. C. Byrum at Calvary M E Church. Pallbearers included J. E. Simmons J. L. Aldridge J. W. O’Ferrell J. L. Fitch W. S. Oakley and W. E. Byrd. Flower bearers were Boswell granddaughters Clara Annie Rosa Lee Mildred Zetha Flossie Annie Lee Boswell. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
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Z. L. Boswell
Redding Street
Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church
Caswell County
W. C. King
H. C. Byrum
Calvary M. E. Church
J. E. Simmons
J. L. Aldridge
J. W
Funeral Held for Lillie May Shives
Funeral services for Lillie May Shives were held at 11 a m at her home 171 Textile street conducted by Rev E M Jones pastor of Highland Mills M E church The procession then went to Okeeweme church near Troy for burial Flowers were carried by Ruby White Pauline White Mary Lou Tomlin Daphine Pew Margarette White Pallbearers were J H Joyce John White Arthur Norman and William Keen
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Lillie May Shives
Textile Street
E. M. Jones
Highland Mills
M. E
Okeeweme Church
Troy
Ruby White
Pauline White
Mary Lou Tomlin
Daphine Pew
Margarette White
J. H. Joyce
John White
Arthur Norman
William §Keen
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Prudential Insurance Company
Soan
Home Bond
Mig. Ol, Nager
Prudential Insurance Co
State Optometric Society
N. D. Brodie
Lutheran Church
Horace §. Hayworth
Municipal Court
W. A. Davis
Piedmont Body
W. Main
Thomasville, N
B. E. Campbell
Greensboro Bond & Mortgage Coo
R. A. Colvin
Commercial National Bank Bldg
G. B. & C. E. Miller
Commerce Rocates Bank Bldg
High Point, N. C
Southern Mortgage Loan
Wachovia Bank
C. E. Mendenhall
Pres
Roy
Welborn, V. Pres
Dyn
Pul
Laurinburg
Lexington Ave
Thurston St
M. P. Orphans Home
Piedmont Building & Loan Association
The
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company
Z. J. Boswell
Shives
R. R. Ragan
W. L. Jackson
L. Amos
M. H. Folger
LL. W. Flythe
W. J. Frazier
the Hood System Industrial Bank
High Point, Wn.c
Commercial National Bank
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Commercial Nati
V.A. J. Idol V. Pres
Treas
C. H. Ellis
High Point Mortgage CO
J. Y. Morris
Mgr. Penny Bldg
Cor
Main and
Washington
Globe Realty Company
Washington and College
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
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