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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1953

Page

11

High Point Tops North Carolina Hosiery Production

The E. S. C. Quarterly says High Point is now the leading hosiery producer in North Carolina, surpassing Burlington. Guilford, with High Point and Greensboro, leads the state in hosiery output as communities such as Hickory Asheboro Val dese Morganton Drexel Charlotte Greensboro Winston Salem Mount Airy Thomasville Durham Concord Albemarle and Belmont also contribute. NC accounts for over 40 percent of U S hosiery production. High Point tops state employment with about 7 000 workers in hosiery manufacturing and 16 800 in total manufacturing activity, plus 29 hosiery firms operating 8 352 seamless or circular knit machines and 240 full fashioned knitting machines capable of 50 000 dozen pairs daily.

High Point Employment Security Commission of North Carolina Burlington Guilford Greensboro Alamance County Chamber of Commerce Frank Sizemore

Thomasville Man Jailed for Assault on Wife

Fred Winston, 32, of 6052 Barnwell Street was arrested by city police for assaulting his wife by slapping her. He has multiple suspended sentences for similar offenses and recently completed road time.

Thomasville Fred Winston Barnwell Street Winston

Pistol Shot Victim Reported In Fair Condition

Mrs. Vance Hill, 53, of Grissom Street, hospitalized with a stomach wound from a pistol shot yesterday. Deputy Sheriff Ray Nance states the incident appears to be personal safety related and notes Mrs. Hill has been in poor health for some time.

Vance Hill Grissom Street Ray Nance

Memorial for Charlie Monroe in High Point

Charlie Monroe of 546 East High Street died at High Point Memorial Hospital Monday. He was a member and usher at Emanuel Baptist Church. Survived by wife Retha, daughter Ollie Spencer, one grandson Demarest Spencer, a sister and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Emanuel Baptist Church. Burial at Shannon, N C. Body at Hairlip's Chapel until funeral.

Charlie Monroe East High Street High Point Memorial Hospital Monroe Emmanuel Baptist Church Retha Monroe Ollie Spencer Demarest Spencer High Point Isabelle Monroe Allen Monroe Rex James Monroe J. W. Monroe New York D. D. Mason Shannon N. C Hairlip’s Chapel Special Study Committee of the American Legion YMCA A. M. Kirkpatrick WIC First Baptist Church Circle 1 Gamma Psi Dudley High School William Penn Auditorium St. Stephens St. Mark Church Elouise Powell Daniel Brooks Apts Adeline Lomax Adeline Snider Lomax L. Cicero Lomax Solomon and Mary Ann Garner Snider Denton Lomax English Street Southmont R. Shields Chestnut Street T. E. L. Bible Class Woman's Missionary Union D. L. Crook Florence, S. C M. R Lowe Gallimore Dan Davis Lexington Harriett Beeson Harriett Tweed Beeson Tennessee Ane B Elsie Gillon Tweed Lewis Elmer Beeson Marlboro Friends Meeting Marlboro Marlboro Cemetery Colbert Beeson Sophia Robert D. Amos Robert Douglas Amos Amarillo Texas Harriman Tenn Lackland Air Base San Antonio Shirley Graves Shirley G. Amos K. W. Amos Howard Sandra K. Amos Cora Shipwash Marion Funderburk Sechrest Funeral Home

Arts Group Elects New Guilford Officers For Festival

Guilford County Fine Arts Festival Association picks new officers led by Dr Clyde A Milner as president and Mrs O Arthur Kirkman as vice president. John Harden becomes treasurer and Mrs George C Eichorn joins the board. The group votes to hold next year’s festival at Guilford College and reviews April 30 May 3 results.

Clyde A. Milner Guilford College O. Arthur Kirkman High Point Guilford County Fine Arts Festival Association Milner Huger S§. King Greensboro Kirkman Martine Barker D. A. Rawley John Harden George C. Eichorn Rct of Trustees West Market Street Methodist Church

Realty Transfers Highlight Local Property Moves

Powell L Alexander and wife transfer four lots in W B Delk and G L Mann Subdivision to William L Jarrell and wife. Several deeds list transfers on Peachtree Drive, East College Road, Barker Street, Kearns Street, Welborn Street, and Lake Triangle Park. City of High Point and others record parcels on Prospect Street Asheboro Street and Dr W L Jackson Property in this continued land transfer ledger.

Bundy Terrace F. J. Turner J. L. Tedder Barker Street Lloyd H. Clodfelter Charles I. Skeen H. Clodfelter Maie i Green Lydia Hearn Kearns Street High Point Lydia E. Hearn E. A. Snow Preston I. Laughlin D. W. Hunter Prospect Street Henry Edward Bizzell, Jr Kimsey Maybelle K. Rea Asheboro Street Henry Edward Biell, Jr Douglas H. Gold Welborn Street John C. Farabee Phil Gray High Point College J. A. Mills Hazel L. Duncan Lake Triangle Park G. B. Sheffield William W. Greenland

Prayer for TOAY by Forrest Feezer from Waco Texas

A religious supplication from Forrest Feezer, minister at First Baptist Church in Waco Texas. The prayer asks for praise, avoidance of grumbling and ruinous thoughts, mindfulness of divine footprints, deliverance from spiritual sloth, and personal refinement to be more like Jesus.

Jesus Forrest Feezer Waco, Texas First Baptist Church

Stoker Reappointed To Police Board

Governor Umstead reappoints C. C. Stoker to the law enforcement officers benefit and retirement fund board along with all current members. The three member board includes Stoker Sheriff Robert J. Pleasants of Wake County and B. E. Jordan of Saxapahaw.

C. C. Stoker Law Enforcement Officers Benefit and Retirement Fund William B. Umstead Stoker Robert J. Pleasants Wake County B. E. Jordan Saxapahaw

Angry Workers Capture Youth After Stabbing

A mob trapped 16 year old James Edward Cobb at the Reliable Manufacturing Company gates after he stabbed William Riley with upholstery shears in an affray. Riley, hospitalized in serious condition, suffered a chest wound with heavy blood loss as Cobb fled to a nearby roof but was herded back by workers until police arrived.

Reliable Manufacturing Company Hamilton Street James Edward Cobb Trinity William Riley English Street Riley Cobb

Synod Officer Addresses Men of Church

Harold J. Dudley, general secretary of the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina, spoke to the Men of the Church at First Presbyterian Church on What Can One Person Do. He cited Hitler and Jezebel as evil examples and urged faith in Christ to unleash unlimited good through individuals and organizations like Scouts and YMCA. Charles W. Perry introduced him. Henry V. Koonts presided.

Harold J. Dudley Church of the First Presbyterian Church Dudley Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina Hitler Jezebel Ahab

Thomasville Girls Invited to Enter Miss Thomasville Pageant

The Thomasville Jaycees urged local girls to enter the Miss Thomasville beauty pageant to be held in June under Jaycees sponsorship. Sis Berrier, a Thomasville High senior and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Berrier of 314 Ward Street, is the initial entrant. The local winner advances to the state contest to compete for North Carolina’s national title.

Thomasville Thomasville Jaycees The Jaycees Jim Grimes Sis Berrier Ward Street Thomasville High Miss Berrier J. L. Berrier North Carolina

Episcopal Men Elect Stewart President at St Mary’s Club

George Stewart was elected president of the St Marys Episcopal Church Men’s Club last night in the parish house. Walter Schneider is vice president, Joe Brown secretary, and David Oden treasurer. Advisory board includes Powell Alexander D C MacRae and Lloyd Austin. The meeting reviewed the North Carolina Diocese convention in Raleigh.

George Stewart St. Mary's Episcopal Church Men's Club Church Parish Walter Schneider Joe Brown David Oden Powell Alexander D. C. MacRae Lloyd Austin North Carolina Raleigh Fred Harrison Gilbert Clinard H. S. Coffield, Jr Thomas J. C. Smyth

Weather Outlook: Cloudy Warm With Isolated Thunderstorms

A Friendship forecaster called for considerable cloudiness and warm temperatures through Wednesday with isolated thundershowers in the afternoon and evening. Highs near 84 today, tonight’s low around 63, tomorrow’s high about 83, and last night’s low was 65. No beneficial rain is in sight.

Friendship Weatherman

Youth Charged With Horse Stealing Near Leesburg

Marion E. Johnson, 17, of 212 Ennis Street, High Point, was arrested on a horse stealing charge after two bay saddle horses were found behind 515 West Green Street. He allegedly took the animals during a trip to Leesburg Virginia with a 14 year old boy. Johnson is held for Leesburg authorities.

High Point Marion E. Johnson Ennis Street Leesburg Johnson McGee Upholste Company West Green Street Virginia

Guilford Court Plan Moves Toward In Principle Approval

Local leaders from High Point Greensboro and Guilford County endorsed in principle a unified domestic relations court after a year of study. A joint committee will map financing and operation with a budget just over 94000 and staff including one judge one administrator and 20 other personnel.

Guilford Greensboro High Point John Clinard O. Arthur Kirkman John Haworth C. A. Lewis J. Archie Cannon, Jr D. Morris Mac A. Arnold William Ragsdale Charles Hunt Sydney Allen Luther R. Medlin Parole and Probation Association of New York Ragsdale Stark Dillard Louis J. Fisher Medlin Jamestown Community Center William B. Wood

Veterans in Uniform From Thomasville Area

Military and family notices include JOHN H. BRADLEY aboard USS Mount McKinley returning from Korea after 11 months in service. RANDALL B. GUYER promoted at Allbrook AFB Canal Zone. ROBERT D. HAYES completed basic training at Camp Pickett. BILLY R. FARLOW promoted to corporal at Fort Lewis with 25th Division service. REX D. SIMPSON reports to Alameda Naval Air Station. COLON K. SHERRILL receiving atomic warfare training at Camp Desert Rock. CLYDE E. DIXON promoted to private first class in Korea. GREY L. ADAMS assumes duties at Clark AFB. VERNON R. TAYLOR serving in Japan with 1st Cavalry Division.

John H. Bradley USN Alfred Bradley Jasper Street Thomasville Amphibious Forces Mount McKinley United States Randall B. Guyer Ralph B. Guyer Maple Street Allbrook Air Force Base Canal Zone Panama Guyer Air Force Robert D. Hayes A. L. Hayes Downing Street Camp Pickett Billy R. Farlow W. M. Farlow Montheu Avenue Corporate Fort Lewis Wash High Point College Hawaii Far East United Nations Rex D. Simpson Elmer B. Simpson Grace Street U. S. Naval Air Station Alameda Calif Operations Department Colon K. Sherrill Wilburn Sherrill Walnut Street Camp Désert Rock Nev Pfc Sherrill 1053D Area Service Fort Mead Clyde E. Dixon Oren S. Dixon Maple Avenue Asheboro 226Th Signal Company Korea Dixon Army Grey L. Adams Lson Rose M. Adams Louise Avenue Headquarters Thirteenth Air Force Clark Air Force Base Manila Philippine Islands Adams University of North Carolina Muriel J. Adams Greg Chapel Hill Vernon R. Taylor Betty Lou Hodgin Street Japan 1St Cavalry Division Taylor Fort Jackson S. C Q. A. Taylor English Street

Exchange Club Reports From Members At Weekly Meeting

Exchange Club members gave initial reports on the community activity and participation program led by the education committee. Roger B. Morris led the session with notes from visits to NAACP local chapter instructors Bible classes schools and law enforcement personnel.

Ram Roger B. Morris Ae Ites Joe Iveigh Bill Chevis Aurane Charles Brown National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Lloyd Underwood Salvation Army

Water Tank Suit Heard By Court

A local man and wife sue the City of High Point for 7500 damages over a 184 foot water tank on Salem Street. City denies zoning applicability and asserts late notice. case sent to jury trial by the State Supreme Court after initial actions. Special Judge Howard G. Godwin presides as trial continues.

High Point Superior W. F. Freeman W. H. McKinney McKinneys Salem Street State Supreme Court High Court Howard G. Godwin

Pruette Elected By Executives In High Point Club

Dean Pruette, city schools superintendent, was elected president of the High Point Executives Club at a meeting yesterday. Frank Sizemore, Chamber of Commerce manager, was named secretary treasurer, and Holt McPherson, editor of the High Point Enterprise, was named vice president. The 1953 54 board includes Hunter Dalton NC English Thomasville, Horace Haworth, Henry Koontz, Rev Harry Hawthorne, R L Pope Thomasville, Bland Worley and Dean Pruette.

Dean Pruette High Point Executives Club Frank Sizemore Amber Commerce Holt McPherson High Point Enterprise Sizemore Hunter Dalton N. C. English Thomasville McPherson Horace Haworth Henry V. Koontz Harry Hawthorne R. L. Pope Bland Worley

Deaths and Funerals In Thomasville Kernersville and High Point

Death notices for infant Thomas Randall Osborne in Thomasville with parents Thomas and Mary Osborne and grandparents named. Funeral and burial details given for George James Deal in Kernersville and Adeline Lomax in High Point with church and cemetery plans. Obituary items for Harriett Beeson and Robert D. Amos include ages, locations, service details, and surviving relatives.

Also Mentioned on This Page

High Point Top Maker Monroe Rithes Arts Group Arthur Kirkman High Point Township Jamestown Township Police Episcopal Stewart Shades of Larry Penry Rex Luther Uating Denton High School Archdale Mechanicsville Council JOUAM Archdale School Bula Andrews D. F. Hudson Dave Yow Clyde Shreve Guilford County Yow Reve Exchange Club Jack Britt Paul Callahan Thornton Charmock National Exchange Club Covenant of Service George Gibbardt Thomas KR. Osborne Thomas Randall Osborne Thomas and Mary Smith Osborne Julian Avenue City Memorial Hospital Calvary Evangelical and ‘Reformed Church David Oldham Greenwood Baptist Church W. N. Parker Burch Osborne Route 2 T. J. Smith George James Deal Kernersville Veterans’ Hospital Oteen Abbott's Creek Missionary Baptist Church W. A. Walton W. T. Forbis Albert S. Hale Wilbur Hutchins Floral Garden Park M. R. Shields Renrese Servce
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