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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1956

Page

9

18 Year Old Charged In Auto Larceny Case

An 18 year old Negro youth, Thurman Marley of Beamon Street, was released under $1,000 bond on an auto larceny charge after allegedly stealing a car Thursday from Bertha Lomax of 517 Underhill Street. Marley was set for Municipal Court trial Friday.

Thurman Marley Beamon Street Bertha Lomax Underhill St Marley H. A. Dagenhart Putnam Ave Grady Winston Road Dagenhart Robert Shipp Gurly Street Charlie Roundtree Route 3 High Point Shipp W. M. Ely Brooks Street Beauford E. Edwards English Street Wade Co. Welch West Guilford Street Thomasville Perry E. Bingham Markley Street Bingham

Car Collision Leaves Driver With Serious Injuries

A motorist sustained a possible ruptured spleen and nose abrasion after a head on collision on Woodbine Street at 10 20 a m Both vehicles suffered about 400 in damage The other driver Pearl Thomas Shoe 21 of Route 3 Point had a minor neck injury The injured driver was hospitalized as officials continue the investigation

Woodbine Street State Highway Patrol las C _ oe Woodbine St Pearl Thomas Shoe Route 3 Point

Car Thief Ordered To Serve Sentence

Leon Willie Huff a 17 year old from Harrison Street had a 2 year suspended sentence revoked and was ordered to serve the term after pleading guilty to three counts of auto larceny. Huff was bound over to Superior Court from Municipal Court as a one week session began. Several other defendants in separate cases faced trials or remained at large.

Leon Willie Huff Harrison Street Huff Allen H. Gwyn Reidsville Jack Carl Allen Raymond Hacksae Paul Saunders

High Point and Asheboro students earn USC freshman honor roll

Patricia A. Caughman of High Point and Janet L. Lucas of Asheboro appear on the University of South Carolina fall term freshman honor roll. The honor roll recognizes students with averages of S or above, rated from good to excellent, in their grades.

Patricia A. Caughman High Point Janet L. Lucas Asheboro University of South Carolina

New Laundry and Cleaners to Hold Open House

New Quicken As A Wink Cleaners and Laundry at 245 N Hamilton St invites visitors to an open house from 4 p.m. tomorrow. The cash and carry operation offers three hour shirt and semi finished laundry services, free gifts for the first 300 women, a month long registration for a three quarter ton room air conditioner, and a drawing on a later date. Under manager Glenn Craven the shop hires about six staff at full capacity.

N. Hamilton St Quick-As-A-Wink Glenn Craven

N C Methodist Students Set Meeting Here

North Carolina Methodist students will meet at High Point College March 16 18 for the State Conference. Dr Everett Tilson of Vanderbilt School of Religion will highlight the program with three addresses themed The Student s Struggle For An Intelligent Faith. Election of officers, directed recreation and discussion groups follow each address. About 250 to 300 students are expected.

North Carolina High Point College Everett Tilson Vanderbilt School of Religion Met

Objector To Jury Service Ordered To Observe Court

A local man James K Warner was ordered by Judge H Gwyn of Reidsville to remain in court and observe the proceedings after he objected to jury service on religious grounds. Warner was not placed on the jury but was required to observe. The judge said he would not compel a conscience to violate beliefs.

Superior Court H. Gwyn Reidsville James K. Warner S. Hamilton St Varner Gwyn

Showers Expected In Area Tuesday

Local weathermen forecast showers in the High Point area Tuesday with a cloudy and cool pattern through Wednesday. Wednesday is expected to be colder with occasional rain and clearing skies after a low of 38 and a high near 48.

High Point Friendship Weather Bureau Greensboro High Point

First Offenders Camp Sentence For Youth In Court

A 17 year old Negro youth, Haskell A Burris, was ordered to serve 12 months in a first offender camp after guilty of stealing a $100 bill from his employer. Ernest J Dunlap received a suspended sentence on assault and drunkenness counts with fines. Annie Bethea testified they had been drinking before the incident. A man charged with assault on a female had the case continued.

Haskell A. Burris Sherrod Street Ernest J. Dunlap Gordy Street Annie Bethea Cecil Street Tola Dunlap Bertha Lee Ratliff Cliffside Ee Aendley Street Nero

February Fire Loss Totaling $7,950 in High Point

The High Point fire department reported 38 fires in February causing $7,950 in damages to buildings and contents, a drop from January's $101,565 loss across 61 fires. Year to date property loss stands at $184,763 with per capita loss $4.65, and February's total at risk valued at $563,854.

High Point Universal Television Furniture Manufacturing Corp Reed St

Rezoning Plan On Agenda For City Planning Meeting

A planning and zoning commission will discuss rezoning to address crowded Negro sections tonight. Duplex construction may be allowed to ease housing, with action postponed pending field visits. Subdivision maps and a redivision involving Snow Lumber Co. on S Main and Springdale Streets will be reviewed along with parcels on Old Winston-Salem Rd Cloverleaf area and Rotary Dr.

Planning and Zoning Commission Commission A. R. Strange Snow Lumber Co S. Main Springdale Salem Court F. R. Williard Joe B. Shackelford Winston-Salem Rd R. A. Chambers S. Main Street U.S. Highways E. T. Corbit

Durham Calls Manifesto lawful push against demagoguery

Congressman Carl Durham visited High Point and defended a 96-signature manifesto opposing the Supreme Court desegregation ruling. He said the document is a lawful petition to exercise local devices, not nullification, and urged patience and restraint in the South’s response to desegregation.

Dixie Supreme Court Carl Durham High Point High Court Durham Rep Gov. Hodges

Doctor's Satchel Found In Lake Drugs Missing

A medical bag belonging to Dr. Woodrow Tyson was found in Lake Highway 29-70 by fishermen. All contents except narcotics were recovered and the satchel was returned to the doctor. Police suspect theft by a narcotics addict.

Woodrow Tyson Tyson

McGeiver Earns Phi Kappa Phi Honor at State College

Samuel F. McGeiver of Ashe Carolina State College has been elected to Phi Kappa Phi, a national scholastic society regarded as one of the highest honors for State College students. The recognition highlights academic excellence and honors the recipient's scholastic achievements.

Samuel F. McGeiver Ashe- Carolina State College Phi Kappa Phi State College

Prayer for TO DAY in Canada by A A Scott

A short prayer from Toronto minister A A Scott asking God to remove selfishness and focus service on others. The past moderator of The United Church of Canada reflects on the call to serve those in need and build the kingdom through Jesus Christ.

God Jesus Christ Lord Amen Scott Toronto United Church of Canada

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