Twenty Three Defendants Waive Jury Trials in Town Court
Judge Lewis E Teague convened a one week municipal court term for criminal trials. Twenty three defendants waived jury trials on the first day, with sentences set to follow. Several cases continued. notes list individuals and charges including abandonment non support drunkenness illicit liquor and assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Teague
Municipal Court
J. K. Marrs
Earl Dowdy
J. P. Jones
W. A. Hill
G. G. Perry
M. E. Johnson
J. M. Jenkins
F. F. Parks
John W. Pugh
F. B. Jenkins
John Q. Burleson
Ray Owens
Stokes Phibbs
Clarence King
Thomas Underwood
Vivian Vail
James Hunt
T. M. Meyers
Ot Marsh
F. E B. Whitaker
Jasper Shackleford
Earle Steele
J. W. Cardwell
Verdie Tugegle
W. C. Moxley
W. T. Sullivan
Charlie Reddick
Essie Robbins
One Officer to Attend School in Washington DC
The FBI has notified Chief W. G. Friddle that one member of the local police will be chosen to attend a three month instruction school in Washington DC this year. The officer’s start may be in May or September, with eight hours of daily lectures. If successful, a certificate will be awarded. The program covers three months of work equal to nine months at Northwestern University’s police school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Investigation
W. G. Friddle
Washington, D. C
Friddle
Piedmont
Northwestern University
Police School
Negro Scout Leader to Visit City for Troop Formation
A. J. Taylor a Negro leader from New York on the national Boy Scouts staff arriving March 15 will aid forming new Negro troops in the Uwharrie Council over three days. He will meet the Negro Ministerial Association and hold a training session at Leonard Street School at 7 30 p m with Scout leaders and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Taylor
New York
High Point
Uwharrie Boy Scout Council
B. W. Hackney, Jr
Taylor
Boy Scouts of America
Negro Ministerial Association
Leonard Street
Freed Man Cleared After Confession Clears Hoax
Leon Sharp a 24 year old Negro of 106 Booker street was cleared of robbery charges after Ed De Graffee of Winston Salem admitted he staged the attack to obtain money Police said they were skeptical from the start but waited for the investigation results De Graffee told officers he and two others assaulted him and robbed him of 25 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Sharp
Booker Street
Ed de Graffee
Winston-Salem
de Graffee
Sharp
Forsyth Bar Withdraws Protest on District Plan
Former Judge G H Hastings said the Forsyth County Bar Association withdrew its protest to a redistricting plan placing Forsyth in the 12th judicial district alongside Ashe and Allegheny counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
G. H. Hastings
Forsyth County Bar Association
Forsyth
Ashe
Alleghaney Counties
The Ace Of Spades It Seems Here A Gentle Poet
A High Point Enterprise reader letter quotes Bill Currie describing himself as a gentle scholar and poet facing car troubles in snowy weather. He recounts attempting to start his flivver with a flooded distributor cap, pouring boiling water, and finally failing to get a sound from the motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Currie
Bill
John Mebane
High Point Enterprise
High Point
N. C
John
W. H
Bill) Currie
Hutchens Elected Chairman Of First Presbyterian Deacons
G E Hutchens was chosen as chairman of the board of deacons at the First Presbyterian Church succeeding Frank Wineskie. Sam H Denny became vice chairman, George Rankin secretary and H M Dick White treasurer at the annual meeting for the board elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Frank Wineskie
G. BE. Hutchens
House approves amendments to civil service act measure
Rep Rupert Pickens leads a city civil service bill through readings under a suspension of rules. The amended act shifts to a quorum based commission, adds a referendum window between 15 and 20 months, and requires 25 percent voter signatures to trigger a referendum. Some Republican appointees declined to serve on the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert T. Pickens
General Assembly
Senate
Te Anhetanaan
Hkn
Hill
Amanda
Au Puvorvauce
Tung Wee
D. C. MacRae
Ed H. Smith
Pickens
BE. A. Wright
Republican Party
A. H. Holton
R. R. Ragan
Boyce F Deaton Taken by Death
Boyce Frank Deaton three years old died at his home 1113 Smith Street shortly before 1 AM after ten weeks illness and nine weeks in hospital He was born in High Point September 20 1933 Parents Dock B and May Caudle Deaton and grandparents J T Deaton Mrs Denie Pickett survive The funeral will be held Wednesday at Pilgrim Holiness Church interment Floral Garden Cemetery at Floral Garden Cemetery in High Point NC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce Frank Deaton
Smith Street
High Point
Dock B
May Caudle Deaton
J. T. Deaton
Denie Pickett
Ogden Streets
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Oo. L. Ruth
Floral Garden Cemetery
Henry L Baldwin of Liberty dies at Duke Hospital
Henry Leslie Baldwin aged 57 of Liberty died at 2:30 AM at Duke Hospital Durham after several days of treatment. A native of Ohio he lived in North Carolina for about 20 years and was formerly in High Point veneer business. He is survived by his widow Edith Emechler and a son H L Baldwin Jr. Funeral arrangements were pending noon today with services likely Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leslie Baldwin
Liberty
High Point
Duke Hospital
Durham
Mr. Baldwin
Ohio
North Carolina
Misa Edith Emechler
H. L. Baldwin, Jr
Funeral services for W. L. Wiles
Funeral services for W. L. Wiles who died at his home 718 Forrest avenue were held Monday at 4 30 PM from the residence with Rev N F Britt and Rev A Lincoln Falk officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery. During the service friends sang Does Jesus Care and Abide With Me. Pallbearers were Roy Bennett Loyd Gurley George Gurley Herman Powell Roy Milstead and Mitchell Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L.wiles
Forrest Avenue
N. F. Britt
North Park Baptist Church
A. Lincoln Falk
North Main Street Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Jesus
Roy Bennett
Loyd Gurley
George Gurley
Herman Powell
Roy Milstead
Mitchell Pope
Car theft hits O P Moffitt for fourth time
O P Moffitt of 219 Lindsay street reported his Buick sedan stolen from in front of Wesley Memorial church late yesterday. The car carried state license 250 261 and a new $75 cash register. Police chief Friddle noted the repeated losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Moffitt
Lindsay Street
Wesley Memorial Church
Friddle
Moffitt
Chief Friddle
Traffic Violations Reported in 24 Hours
Police report two reckless driving charges two over parking violations one driver without a state permit and one for making an illegal left turn. Drive Carefully and Save a Life.
Elwood Service Station Set to Open Tomorrow
Elwood prepares to open a new Elwood Service Station at Wrenn and East High streets operated by Roland Franklin. The modern facility features extensive parking and a full range of automotive services including air pressure greasing and lubrications. Franklin, trained in Durham, promises up-to-date service with a special opening offer announced in The Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belwood
Wrenn and
East High Streets
Roland Franklin
Elwood
Franklin
Durham
Many Apply for School Job Here in High Point
The High Point school board has 560 to 100 applicants for the superintendent post after Dr T Wingate Andrews death. Three established North Carolina educators have visited the board for talks though no formal applications were filed. The board will take time to review qualified candidates and avoid rushing the decision while seeking expediency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
T. Wingate Andrews
North Carolina
Fire Chief to Receive Certificate for Fire Prevention Week
High Point earned a National Fire Protection Association certificate of honorable mention for Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10. Fire Chief B B K Ingram will receive the award, as announced by Frank J. Sizemore secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. The department led fire hazard surveys in the business district and promoted public awareness of fire risks. The certificate was signed by Franklin H. Wentworth and T Alfred Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Sizemore
National Fire Protection Association
B&b. K. Ingram
Franklin H. Wentworth
Association
T. Alfred Fleming
Theft ruines a warehouse stash of cigarettes
Mr. Moffitt reports the loss of thousands of dollars in cigarettes after thieves entered his warehouse several years ago. Authorities noted the incident but no arrests were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cara
Mr. Moffitt
Ward Adjudged Not Guilty in Death of Negro
Arnold Ward was acquitted of manslaughter in the death of Leo Williams after Williams walked into Ward's car on West Green Street near the depot. Williams died the day after the January 26 accident. Bond set at 500 dollars. Multiple other municipal court cases disposed of that afternoon, with various verdicts and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Ward
West Green Street
Lewis E. Teague
Municipal Court
Leo Williams
Evans Street
Ward
Williams
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
Parker Waynick
H. F. Smith
Calvin Spencer
Annie Bell Backham
Lester Quinn
Ed Ball
Willie Williams
M. W. Eddinger
Clarence McDowell
Bob Deaton
Hafford Jones
Adam Fesperman
Bill
Earl Thomas
J. C. Cummings
Gloves Found By Police From Pedestrian Find
Police held a pair of ladies gloves found by a passerby and brought to headquarters. Owners may retrieve them by calling and identifying the gloves.
Legion Will Meet Andrew Jackson Post 87 Tonight
American Legion post No 87 will hold a meeting at 7 30 in the council chamber at the city wall with Commander J E Thomas presiding.
Republican keeper to face hearing over county property
J M Absher the Republican keeper of the Wilkes county home and farm will appear before Judge Felix E Alley in North Wilkesboro on March 10 for a hearing on a court order to show cause why he should not vacate the county property in favor of J Clinard Jones the Democrat named keeper by the two Democratic county commissioners last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Wilkesboro
J. M. Absher
Wilkes County
Felix E. Alley
J. Clinard Jones
Eastman to Speak in Charlotte This Spring
Interstate Commerce Commissioner J B Eastman will deliver a speech in Charlotte in April. This announcement notes his upcoming visit and engagement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
Charlotte
Interstate Commerce
J. B. B Eastman
Harvell to Face Judgment in High Point Court
M. H. Harvell of Jam is accused of assaulting Mrs. Wilson of Jamestown days ago. A judgment is set for this afternoon after testimony by Mrs. Wilson and other witnesses. Lewis E. Teague, presiding, ordered Harvell back to court for the decision following further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Harvell
Jam
Mrs. Wilson
Jamestown
Lewis E. Teague
Harvell
Naw
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Schwartz
N. Wrenn &T. High Point
Certified Public Accountants
Seidman & Seidman
Ring Drug CO
Madam Ardelle
Permana
Nain St
Stanley
Cme
Permaneotty
College St
Main St
North Main Street
Sheraton Hotel
BOY Scouts
N. Main
Renee
West End
Spades
R. L. George
Route Three
Eli Mendenhall Place
Tom
G. E. Hutchens
BOARD
Deacons
City Shoe Shop
West Commerce
Tional Bank
House
D. B. Deaton
Henry L. Baldwin
W. L. Wiles
OffQity
High Point Co
Roger Gratz Co
Building & Loan Association
Wachovia Bank Bldg
Geo. A. Matton
Pres
W. ©. Idol
A. M. Richardson
Treas
Whember Federal Home Loan Bank System
Uma
BIG Dulux
Sears
Dulux
Foodex
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