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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1952
Page
7
A North Carolina Experiment Station report notes that even small BHC dust applications to cotton can taint the next year’s tobacco crop. Lindane and technical BHC poses taint risks. partial gamma BHC dust is advised cautiously while further tests continue.
Court names W. L. Link permanent receiver for the Home Appliance and Paint Company of Salem Street Thomasville insolvent with about $5,000 in debts and assets. Carl C. Wilson toiston as attorney for Link and a $2,500 bond posted. Appraisers named Ralph Evans Jack Grimes and J Lee to assess assets. Judge Myatt acting at company’s request after suits including one by Thomasville Tribune Inc for advertising and office delivery. Creditors restrained from any action during receivership. A. J. Myatt in Munich.
P. E. Embler of Route 2 Thom asville reported his pocketbook missing Saturday near noon on South Main Street. It contained $110 in cash and a $2 check, valued at $112 total.
B. B. Freeman, a Rutherfordton dairy man who joined Grade A production last year, follows State College Extension Service advice to avoid cutting nine acres of fescue and clover for hay. He turned nine cows onto the pasture in October and it sustained them through mid January, reducing hay cutting and boosting grazing efficiency.
Jimmy Warren of Snow Hill 4-H Club earns praise from Harry Q. Simmons Green County farm agent for State College Extension Service for his strawberry project. He received 360 plants through the county strawberry chain and works to pinching blossoms to ensure strong plants for next season.
Jury selection opened in Superior Court for a set of consolidated civil suits seeking 159000 plus against Industrial Sprinkler Company over a January fire that destroyed a three story furniture building at East Green and South Hamilton. Plaintiffs include Ben L. Herman receiver Eva Coltrane and Greensboro Coca Cola Bottling Company with insurers seeking 50000 total. The case centers on a sprinkler system allegedly failing to operate despite prior inspection and repair by Industrial Sprinkler. Trial expected to last several days.
The article explains how to grow cultivated blueberries at home using acid soil rich in organic matter and forest leafmold. It compares huckleberries and blueberries, notes rabbiteye varieties like Clara and Suwanee, and gives spacing and cross pollination guidance for a productive patch.
Police report multiple arrests including Bill Burris 43 of 900 Leonard Street on assault with a deadly weapon using a hand axe fracturing Wilford Wielborn’s skull. Burris jailed on 500 dollar bond with May 26 Municipal Court hearing. other arrests include Frank Robinson 27 of 110 Woodbury Street and Milton Godfrey at West Green and Ward Streets for similar charges. Additional cases involve Vivian Harps’ assailant James Harris Franklin 23 of 305 Walnut Street, liquor violations by Robert Lindsay 35 of 901 Leonard Street and Frank Moore 41 of 122 West Willis Street, Paul Rhinehart 1312 Vernon Street for abandonment and sul, Leroy Lopp 32 of Fast High Street for larceny with May 30 hearing.
Thomasville police held a 35 year old man after an incident on Route 2. Walter Pete Keaton was jailed in town after being picked up in Winston Salem Saturday afternoon. The non support count was filed by Frances Keaton.
The Lutheran Church's Brotherhood of Emmanuel will host a 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting on Wednesday the 21st in the church dining hall. Dr. F. L. Conrad of Salisbury, ex-pastor and president of the North Carolina Synod, United Lutheran Church, will receive a life membership. The Great Lakes have risen over four feet above normal in recent months.
No injuries reported after a 1950 Ford driven by 17 year old Willie Joe Young of Route 2 overturned on slick pavement along 109 South of Thomasville around 4:30 PM. Patrolman H C Eddins said the car skidded at about 40 mph and rolled into a field. no arrests were made.
A cool spell settled over the Piedmont region ending the summer warmth. Forecasters expect cloudy cool conditions with occasional rain and scattered thunderstorms through today and into tonight and tomorrow.
William B. Umstead’s campaign announces a Saturday program in High Point starting with a 5:30 PM barbecue at City Lake, an address by Umstead at 7:00 PM, and radio coverage at 9 PM. Local supporter P. Hollingsworth says Umstead will travel from Winston-Salem, with a caravan to greet him, and a backup plan if rain moves events to the Armory on English Street.
Edward Kennedy’s five room house on Baker Town Road near Highway 610 burned completely around 10 this morning. Neighbors and Guil Rand volunteers carried out most of the household belongings but the blaze, likely from attic wiring, overwhelmed the structure before firefighters could contain it. The fire department did not enter as Kennedy’s property is nonmember.
In Thomasville men compare weekend beard growths as the Brothers of the Brush promote the city centennial next September. Over 500 men have registered for badges, with Centennial plates still sold at service stations, City Hall, and the Chamber of Commerce to advertise the celebration.
Building Inspector J. W. Southerland approved two permits for a seven room home at 708 Quaker Lane totaling 5000 dollars and another for an eight room home at Springfield Avenue issued to S. Weaver.
Tom Elkins of 2806 English Street is among the Scarlet Masque cast for Gar Aikens' Home Is The Hunter to be presented Tuesday and Wednesday at College Crawfordsville by the campus dramatic group.
Hardy M. Lockamy 69 died at 452 South Main Street shortly before 6 AM after two years of declining health. Born November 2 1882 in Duplin County he moved to High Point decades ago from Dunn and worked at Highland Cotton Mill for twenty years. He married Carrieable Blackmon August 12 1914 and leaves a wife a daughter Verlon McQuaique five sons Floyd Norman and two others and five grandchildren. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 PM at Koonce Funeral Home with interment at Pleasant Grove Methodist Cemetery.
Barbecue vouchers are being issued and can be picked up at Umstead geetenentars located at 207 South Main, offering residents access to meals during the event.
Alma Peebles McCuiston 66 of Kernersville died in a Winston-Salem hospital after a week of serious illness. Lifelong Forsyth County resident and Cherry Street Methodist Church member survived by husband James C. McCuiston, 4 daughters, 7 sons, 27 grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother. Funeral Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with burial at Mt. Cemetery.
Archdale postoffice hours will shift to 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, announced postmaster Lloyd Taylor. The extra hour aims to ease mailing curbside and customer service.
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