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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1970

Page

21

Beeson Rites Set For Davidson County Farmer Obituary

Orville John Beeson 76 of High Point area died on arrival at High Point Memorial Hospital Sunday at 8 35 am. He was born February 14 1894 in Davidson County to Joe Franklin and Cora Walk Beeson. He married Emma Annalee Smith December 22 1916. Survived by wife two daughters four sons twelve grandchildren one great grandchild two sisters three brothers and numerous relatives. Funeral at 2 pm Tuesday at Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church burial in church cemetery. Body at Sechrest Funeral Home and family hours 7 to 9 pm tonight.

Orville John Beeson Rt. 2 High Point Wallburg Road High Point Memorial Hospital Mr. Beeson Davidson County Joe Franklin Cora Walk Beeson Emma Annalee Smith Emma. Beeson Charles Green William Mae Lassiter Deep River Road Clarence Beeson Rt. 1 Oak Ridge Paul Beeson Monroe Beeson John Beeson Emma Beeson Lexington Lonnie Miller Midway King Sam Isom Beeson Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church Joe D. Coltrane V. V. Willard Sechrest Funeral Home

Mrs Ferguson 69 Dies In High Point Hospital

Mrs Mae Edwards Ferguson 69 of 310 Phillips Ave died Sunday at 11 am in High Point Memorial Hospital after a year of declining health. Born November 28, 1901 in Robeson County she was retired from Amog Hosiery Mills and lived in High Point since 1926. She was married to Oscar L Ferguson in 1963 and survived by husband, one son Harold Shaw two grandchildren four stepchildren and four stepdaughters. Funeral Tuesday at Cumby Chapel at 2 pm with interment Floral Garden Park Cemetery. The body remains at Cumby Mortuary until 30 minutes before service. family at home Monday evening.

Mae Edwards Ferguson Phillips Ave High Point Memorial Hospital Ferguson Robeson County Jesse T Edith Harrelson Ferguson Amog Hosiery Mills High Point English Street Roger Brewer Round Lake Ill Jim Lascar Marion Wisc Roger Powell Montline Cumby Chapel L. L. Ferguson George Tunstall Floral Garden Park Cumby Mortuary

Funeral for Mab Milton Dickens at Thomasville chapel

Mab Milton Dickens 66 of 310 Coltrane St. will be buried in Floral Garden Park Cemetery after a Tuesday 2 pm funeral at J C Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville. The body rests at the funeral home with family visiting tonight 7 to 9 and at the home of Mrs. Johnny Ed Curry Road Kerners. Mr Dickens died Saturday at 1:40 pm in High Point Memorial Hospital.

Mab Milton Dickens Coltrane St J. C. Green & Sons Thomasville R. L. Smith Floral Garden Park J. C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Johnny Ed— Curry Kerners Dickens High Point Memorial Hospital

Mrs Bertha Craven Dies At 88 In Ramseur

Bertha Craven 88 of Ramseur route one died Saturday after a long illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs Madge Wray of Greensboro and Mrs William B Craven of Ramseur, three sons A M Craven of Greensboro W Dwight Craven of Ramseur and Penn Craven of Asheboro, two sisters Mrs R L Yow of Greensboro and Mrs Robert Poole of Ramseur, and a half brother H W Caviness of Greensboro. Funeral set for today at 3 p m at Shiloh Christian Church.

Asheboro Bertha Craven Rt. 1 Ramseur Madge Wray Greensboro William B. Craven A. M. Craven W. Dwight Craven Penn Craven R. L. Yow Robert Poole H. W. Caviness Shiloh Christian Church

Sparks Funeral Set For Tuesday

Nancy Hawks Sparks 71 of 1313 Sherman Rd. was found dead at home Sunday. She had lived in High Point 25 years and was a Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church member. Surviving son Warren Sparks Archdale and others. funeral Tuesday 3:30 pm at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Pallbearers named. The body at Cumby Mortuary. Family visitation tonight 7–9.

Nancy Hawks Sparks Sherman Rd West Virginia Jefferson Davis Louisa McCraw Hawks Warren A. Sparks Archdale Donald Gray Sparks Durham D. A Alma Lucille) Burleson Hampton, Va W. C Norma Frances) Shelton Sunny Brook Ave C. E Melba) Pearce Wesley Dr B. H Clara) Welch Wilkes St Charles H Pattie) Dixon Knollwood Dr Homer Hawks Mt. Airy Cecil McCall Cloverdale Rest Home Sam Florence) Meadows Leicester Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church D. A. O’bryant

Death Claims C. L. Webb

Crawford Lee Webb 55 of 300 Highland Pl died at home Sunday at 7 30 p m He was born Oct 15 1914 in Richmond County to William Frank and Fannie Webb He was a retired railroad worker and had lived in High Point three years He was Baptist married 1933 to Elizabeth Spry who died 1963 Surviving are a daughter Caroline Myers a son Demarcus Lee Webb seven grandchildren one sister and four brothers The body is at Cumby Mortuary with family at the funeral home Tuesday evening 7 9.

Crawford Lee Webb Highland Pl Mr. Webb Richmond County William Frank Fannie Webb High Point Elizabeth Spry C. E Caroline) Myers Demarcus Lee Bobby) Webb Cooleemee Cecil Joyce) Pierce Trinity Claude Webb Greensboro Lester Webb Burnnie Webb Thomasville Tommy Webb Rt. 1 Jamestown Cumby

Gillis James Nash Gillis dies after long illness

James Nash Gillis, 55, of 303 East Central Avenue Asheboro, died in Salisbury Veterans Hospital after a seven year illness. Survived by wife Dorothy Davis Gillis, a son James Lynn Gillis, a brother Eugene Gillis of Fayetteville, and three sisters Mrs. Roger McClay High Point, Mrs. Nellie Smith Roseboro, and Mrs. Paul Talley Fayetteville. Funeral set for Giles Chapel United Methodist Church at 4 p.m.

J. N. Gillis Asheboro James Nash Gillis E. Central Ave Ronday Veterans Hospital Salisbury Dorothy Davis Gillis James Lynn Gillis Eugene Gillis Fayetteville Roger McClay High Point Nellie Smith Roseboro Paul Talley Giles Chapel United Methodist Church

Mrs Nell Caudle Barnhardt Dies in Greensboro

Mrs. Nell Caudle Barnhardt of 525 South Aycock Street Greensboro died Sunday night after three years of declining health. A Randolph County native she lived in the area most of her life retiring in 1961 from Slane Hosiery Mill High Point. She belonged to Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church in Randleman. Survivors include her husband P R Earnhardt a son William Laughlin of Greensboro and four sisters Mrs Joe Swaim of Randleman Mrs Ruby Pegram of Leland Mrs Hugh Neugent of Winston Salem and Mrs

P. R. Barnhardt Greensboro South Aycock St Wesley Long Hospital Randolph County Nell Caudle Slane Hosiery Mill High Point Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Randleman P. R. Earn

Weekend crash injuries touch six as drivers avoid charges

The city reported multiple weekend wrecks injuring two of three children struck by cars. Belinda Wright, 10, was hospitalized after being hit on W Green Drive. the driver Willie Middlebrook, 36, faced no charges as witnesses said she ran into the street. Randy Davidson, 9, was injured when his bicycle met a car driven by Brenda Shields Smith. no charges filed. A seven year old girl on Whiteoak Street was hospitalized but not injured. Joyce Billings was struck by James Burris as she ran from behind a parked car. A three car rear end on S Main Street injured three people. Danny Walton cited for brakes. Two youths in a Rotary Drive crash were hospitalized after Michael Tyson’s car struck two poles. speed charged. Eddie McLendon, 29, faced charge for hitting a parked car on Wendell Street. total damage about 1,600 dollars.

Belinda Benita Wright Taylor Street High Point Memorial Hospital W. Green Willie Edward Middlebrook Tate Street Randy Dale Davidson English Road Brenda Shields Smith Oakwood Street Whiteoak Street Joyce Rene Billings James Walker Burr Freeman Street Evelyn Snyder Kernersville James T. Green Trinity Ruby Chapman Chapman Walton Ing Brock Tyson Michael Otteray Drive David Allen Weston W. Ray Street Michael Jacksonville Fla Wendell Street Eddie Frank McLendon

Blood Drive Aims to Fill Thomasville Shortfall

A special blood donation drive is set for Tuesday at the Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. to address Thomasville 350 pints short of its regional bank quota as the city has used more blood than donated.

Thomasville Civic Center

Memorial notice for Charles W. Wyrick of Greensboro

Charles W. Wyrick of Greensboro passed away. The body remains at Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home on North Elm Street pending funeral arrangements.

Charles W. Wyrick Greensboro Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home N. Elm Street

Two Davidson Faculty Attend National Police Criminology Symposium

Thomasville report says James B. Merritt and Michael Seuberling, police science faculty at Davidson County Community College, traveled to Chicago to join the third national symposium on police criminology and law enforcement. The conference, running Tuesday through Thursday, aims to apply science and technology to criminal justice and foster professional idea exchange.

Thomasville Davidson County Community College Chicago James B. Merritt Michael Seuberling Piedmont Law Enforcement Academy Merritt Seuberling Conte

Educator James T. Taylor Dies in Durham

Dr. James T. Taylor an educator and former acting director of the North Carolina Good Neighbor Council died Sunday after illness in Durham He led the Negro Teachers Association in the 1930s was Pine Street School Ham let principal 1919 1926 and a NC Central University professor until 1960 He also served on the YMCA National Council treasurers of the American Tennis Association for 25 years and eight years on the North Carolina Democratic Party executive committee.

Durham N. C James T. Taylor North Carolina Good Neighbor Council Negro Teachers Association Taylor Pine Street Hamlet North Carolina Central University National Council The YMCA American Tennis Association North Carolina Democratic Party

Winston Man Is Easter Fatality

Robert O Neal Stuckey aged 24 of Winston-Salem North Carolina died in an Easter weekend crash when his car struck a utility pole near Timmonsville South Carolina authorities reported.

Winston Man Columbia South Carolina Robert O'Neal Stuckey Winston-Salem N. C Timmonsville

Receivership and Estate Notices in Guilford County

North Carolina notices inform creditors of a February 24 1970 appointment of State Court Receiver William P Harris for Universal of High Point Inc and a June 3 1970 bar date for claims. The document also includes an administrator CTA filing for Alma Peace Burton estate with an September 17 1970 claim deadline and debt collection notice.

General Court OF Justice Superior Court High Point North Carolina Guilford County John €. Fischer Universal OF High Point, Inc Robert A. Collier Jr Law Building William P. Harris Suite Morgan, Rer Post & Keziah C.T.A Alma Peace Burton Donald L. Boone J. L. Snider Salem Street N.C Ila Wood Snider James Mattocks

Announcements and personals page items

A jumble of ads and notices includes carpet cleaning ripoff warnings, marriage appointment offers, Easter religious reflections, furniture ads, and drugstore promotions. Names and numbers like 882-2654 and 683-3359 surface alongside phrases about flowers and philosophy.

Landscaping and home services directory listing

A dense ad page lists multiple lawn care and construction services including Sandrock and gravel supply, topsoil, tree removal, trimming, seeding, grading, ditching, and painting. Numerous local phone numbers accompany contractor names such as Doyle Moore, Boe Albertson, Branson Holland, Robert Beeson, Bob Vaughn Realty, Edwards & Simmons, and George Stanley.

Ph. C. C. Collis Simmons Call Branson Holland Robert Beeson

Local Home Services and Tax Aid Classifieds

A mishmash of local ads offering septic tank cleaning phone numbers for Banks and Rannig, upholstery services, income tax preparation and assistance, hauling garden plowing and lawn care, mowing and gutter cleaning, mobile home painting, and bookkeeping. Numerous names and contact numbers listed with scattered service descriptions.

A. L. Reagan Rannig

Furnished Rooms and Apartments for Rent in Local Area

Classified rental notes show furnished rooms and small apartments for single or couple tenants. Listings include 9 at 613 Greensboro Rd with kitchen and living room access, 1 room with full bath, furnished 3 room units near Oakwood and Saendenhall Moore area, and 12 room apartment at 713 N. Main with gas heat. various phone contacts provided.

Greensboro Rd Nglish Maria Cole Petti-Point English Rd Sers CT Oakwood Court Saendenhall-Moore Church Ave N. Main Oldboy Jake Harris English Meredith Ct Ferndale S. Hamilton E. Grimes Ft & S. Wrenn Uy SS Gatewood Eastgate Fairview W. Washington Tallata

Unfurnished 3 room house with gas heat for rent

Unfurnished three room house at 506 E Fairfield with gas heat, new paint and garden space. $20 per week. Call 882-2654 for details. Also listed are several apartment complexes and rental services including Oxford House Apts and Colonial Court Apts with a realty firm at 600 N Main and phone 82-8165.

E. Fairfield Dallas Flint St West Point Ave Oxford House Village Square Dunrovin Manor Rosewood Colonial Court Willis Apts Grimes Atlantic Ins. & Realty CO

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O. J. Beeson M. M. Dickens Mrs Sparks C. L. Webb Jim Stratford Emerywood Forest North Company Steele Street Richardson NTH Service iMedia Orville Huffman C. C. Hughes Dallas Furn Cecil Drug Store Manning Doyle Moore Fred Price Pei Boe Albertson Trenton Kennedy North State Home Improvement CO Don Rickert Bob Vaughn Realty Edwards & Simmons Paint & Repairing Contractors R, V Proctor Roy Gleason Aluminum Co Ennis 6 Ff George Stanley J. J. White Larry Proctor Carl James Griffin Bill Tile W. C. Evans Bolin Septic D. TV Charlie’s Archdale School Ralph's E. Washington Gilbreth Hwy High Point Enterprise Mene APTS J. A. Michael New Life Homes Bill Washington Lexington Ave Ernest Or Theresa Bruner Warren Parris Centennial Seawell Jr Washington DR Mike Bill & Kay Marlowe Peony Service H.P Donald C. White Mobile Garner Mary Percy Carter St Gray’s Steele St W. Commerce St Oakwood Ct Sunview Potts Fairfield Phillips Ward Granby Bradshaw Apt Grace Vail Spring Pl Oakland Malices Wwe N. Hamilton St Craven-Johnson-Pollock Main St Oak St Mendenhall Dr Loflin St WN. Main James S. Conrad, Inc Hamilton Cassell St Newlin St Monroe St S. Main Wire Malpass Realty CO Rockspring Tal Fe Ror Sean Kearns Lindsay St Chestnut Whiteoak Wise Bill Hylton Ennis St Maine Red's _ Salvage Star Dillard Plastics Stratford Rd Auman Mobile Hema Sale Po. Eee Jomasville George Kivett Dr. Ph Big Boy Kivett Dr. Ph Fleetwood Crickmore Mobile Richardson & N. Hamilton Pilus Atlantic Ins, & Realty CO Main Mendenhall-Mo aeeAne Eee Aea Hutchens Jamestown Cali
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