Red Cross Fund Soars Toward Big Goal
Noon yesterday the Red Cross fund rose to 17000 as drive chairman Joe Holh reported 11000 still needed to reach the 28000 goal. Participation rose with 25 firms joining, the report lists many divisions and local businesses aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Joe Hol H
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Cmpany
George T. Wood and Sons
Malpass and Kearns
Jack and Jill Nursery
Elm Street
Dodo Studio
Murray M. White, Inc
Nonsuit Clips Another Civil Action In Superior Court
Judge Dan Moore granted a defense motion for nonsuit in a December 20 1949 auto truck collision case at Hillcrest and Palatka. R K Stewart and Son and Merrimacker tiny negro e sued for 1300 damages with 1250 to pass to the insurer, while the defense argued 598.48 was total truck damage. The verdict rested on negligence questions and contributory fault with the driver of the car. More details on page six B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Dan Moore
Hillcrest and
Palatka
R. K. Stewart and Son
Merrimacker
Tiny Negroe
Plainaitts
Accia
Stewarts
Insurance Company
Paintiffs
L. R. Stewart
North Carolina savings and loan leaders named to national committees
Greensboro announces that thirty eight NC savings and loan associations have members named to United States and Loan League committees. George E. Walston of Greensboro named vice chairman of investments and investment policies. John B. Craven of Lexington chairs the fidelity bonds and insurance service. William M. Hill of Wilmington joins Walston as vice chairman. Other appointees include Iry of Thomasville and B. Johnson of High Point to reserve credit and related panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Sundialiet
Savings and Loan
North Carolina
United States of and Loan League
Tments
Carolina Kings and Loan League
United States League
Chicago
George E. Walston
John B. Craven
Lexington
Fidelity Bonds and Insurance
William M. Hill
Wilmington
Walston
State League
Iry
Thomasville
Attorney 'S Rae
B. Forohnson
High Point
Reserves Credit Committee
Man Arrested After Nighttime Break-in At Chestnut Street Store
Police nabbed Claude B. Holcomb, 43, of 1118 Adams, as he broke into the Chestnut Street grocery at 300 Chestnut operated by J. L. Hollingsworth. He faces breaking and entering and prohibition violations after a pint of taxed liquor was found on him. Holcomb posted release and a Municipal Court hearing was set for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude B
Ty) Holcomb
Adams
Holcomb
Chestnut Street
Chestnut
J. L. Hollingsworth
Lolcomb
Auto Accident Damages Totaling 625 Dollars
In the 500 block of West Lexington an afternoon collision caused 625 dollars in damages. O G Rogers of Blairs Virginia stopped to let a turning vehicle pass when a following car towing another struck Rogers rear. William A Outland of Hampton Virginia drove the follow car. Rogers car 225 dollars damage, Outland’s car 300 dollars, towed car 100 dollars. No charges were filed.
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West Lexington
O. G. Rogers
Blairs
Rogers
William A. Outland
Hampton
Outland
Little Cooler Tomorrow
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a slight drop in temperatures. High today 57, tomorrow 54, tonight low 37, similar to last night’s 37.
Television Growth Is Phenomenal Gains at WFMY Forecast
Gaines Kelly of radio WFMY Greensboro said television set sales within 50 miles of Greensboro reached 57,455 as of March 1, exceeding owner expectations. The report came during a High Point American Business club meeting at the Sheraton hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point ‘American Business Club
Gaines Kelly
WFMY
Greensboro
Bags
Sheraton
Greensboro News-Record Company
Kelly
Linemen to Get Boost in Wages in High Point
The High Point City Council approved a emergency pay hike for linemen after City Manager T. E. Hinson warned current rates of 1.21 to 1.24 per hour lag behind Duke Power and North State Telephone, risking attrition to rival firms.
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T. E. Hinson
Hinson
Lidemen
Duke Power Company
North State Telecompany
High Point
Roy B. Culler
Malcolm Little
Robert — Rankin
Lottery Indictment Against Defendant Named in Back Yard Operation
Zola G. Brown 21 of 611 Fairview was indicted for operating an illegal scheme in her backyard according to officers. She was released on 300 dollars bond and faced trial tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zola G. Brown
Fairview
Thieves Enter Cafe Through Fan Port Steal Cash and Pistol
Dixie Hot Shoppe on North Main was broken into around 3 45 a m by suspects crawling through a rear fan port after removing an exhaust fan. About $373 84 and a Colt pistol with serial number 6620 were taken from a basement safe that had been pried open with chisels and hammers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
North Main
W. W. Samen
Savings Bond Campaign Extends Through March 30
Ralph Rochelle, industrial chairman of the U S Savings Bonds committee, announced a local canvass of industrial workers to boost bond purchases will continue to March 30. Plant committees will canvass all workers and supervise promotions. Guilford county sales totaled 255 825 in February, with expectations to double in High Point and Greensboro. Larger firms have joined, including B W Upholstering and Adams Millis Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rochelle
U. S. Savings Bonds Committee
Rochelle
Aem
Ag Cae
High Point
Guilford County
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Greensboro
B & W Upholstering, Inc
Adams Millis Corporation
Andy Pickens Wins Angier Duke Scholarship at Duke
Robert Andrew Pickens, senior at High Point High School, earns Angier Duke scholarship to Duke University as one of nine winners from hundreds. The award, worth 3000, honors his strong academic record and broad activity in school clubs, radio electronics, drama, and community youth work at Wesley Memorial church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Andrew Pickens
High Point
Angier Duke
Duke University
Rupert T. Pickens
Phi Beta Kappa
Angier
Mencement
Wesley Memorial Church
Guilford
Andy
Rae
Fire at 815 W Howell Street Causes No Damage
Firefighters responded to a blaze at 11 38 p m yesterday burning compost at 815 West Howell Street, with no damage reported. No injuries or further incidents noted.
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W. Howell Street
Centennial Plans Approved for High Point Chamber Event
Chamber of Commerce directors unanimously approved a four to six day centennial celebration for High Point to mark the city’s 100th anniversary with events at the High Point College stadium. The John B. Rogers Producing Company of Fostoria, Ohio will stage the festival slated for late June.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Arcade
Frank J. Sizemore
Pacore
High Point College Stadium
Sizemore
John B. Rogers
Fostoria
Ohio
Burlington ‘Mills
City Council Debates Sanford Report In Ward Session
Mayor William F Bailey called the Sanford Report worthless and a reflection on his intelligence while blasting city spending. The council clashed over police department operations as Sanford, a former FBI agent now in Fayetteville, was asked to speak but declined to comment on the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Bailey
Sanford
Mmy
High Point
Aes
Ford Survey
Police Department
Bailey
C. C. Stoker
Garrite Com
Pot
Federal Bureau of A
Fayetteville
The
Bar Association
Bar
Bar. ‘Rows?"* "'No.' “Did You Talk With the Clerk of Municipal Court
Rotary guest speaker Dr Randthaler addresses Salem group
Dr Randthaler, former governor of the Carolinas district, spoke to the High Point Methodist Men's Fellowship at High Point College last evening. Curtis Smithdeal introduced Rotary District Governor International. He emphasized reading the Bible as a 66 book library, noting poetry in Hebrew scripture and the need to read aloud for beauty and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem College
Carolinas
Rotary International
High Point Methodist
High Point College
Bert Ishee
Curtis Smithdeal
Rotary. International
Winston-Salem
High Point
Rondthaler
Jarrell
Randthaler
Stephen the Martyr
Israel
Miriam
Moses
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Dec
Mote
Emma Eee
Marcus
Rebecca Clark
Daisy
Daisy Cable
Enterprise
Jimmie Jeffries
Proffitt Whale Company
Ingram Pie
Clinard Oe Bigggrens
Groce
Ohnston Street
Cloverdale School
Sears and Roe Transportation
Bottoms-Fiske Lines
Lewis Motor Com
Firestone Auto Supply
Tri-Bee
Wilson-Whitener Knob Company
Carolina Cottony- Hollingsworth
L. B. Hartjon
Nonsuit
McCallife
McCallie School
Chattanooga, Tenn
Ed Coble
Roy Hoffner
Mocksville
Frank York
George Colvin
Julian Rountree
Mount Airy
Joe Hutchens
Yates Adams
Niles Stevens
Burlington
Jim Carter
North Wilkesboro
Jim Murr
Savings Bond Committee
Andy Pickens
G. E. Hutchens
Industrial Corporation
Hutchens
Snavely
Sistant
Chamber
Anvil Brand
W. A. Davis Milling Company
Carolyn Fabrics
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Brant Snavely
George Hutchens
Pat
Cleveland
Frank Sizemore
Barbara Brooks
H. V. Williard
Arthur Corpening
W. B. Hall, Sr
Ed Mendenhall
Earl Hutto
Jess Washburn
D. A. Rawley
Hal Davis
W. C. Sheloff
Robert Rankin
Cam Cridlebaugh
Leslip Enterprise
Dr. Randthaler
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