14 Divorces Granted In City Court
Thirteen divorces on grounds of two years separation one on grounds of adultery and one annulment were granted in municipal civil court before the noon recess this morning. The session opened at 10 a.m. and will run through Friday. Annullment to Robert T. Jordan Jr from Mary B. Clark followed a Nevada marriage prior to Utah decree finalization. Adultery went to Ada Ragan Mixon from Ernest Clark Mixon. Twelve two year separations included Irene Cook Kennedy from Charles C Kennedy and Margaret Hester from Coy Hester among others. A consent judgment awarded $107.89 to Leon Sharp in a car accident case. a non-suit was entered in Allen L. Penny’s case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Jordan, Jr
Mary B. Clark
Jordan
Miss Clark
Nevada
Utah
Ada Ragan Mixon
Ernest Clark Mixon
Routh C. Jones
Marvin E. Jones
Irene Cook Kennedy
Charles C. Kennedy
L. C. Stewart
Helen Parker Stewart
Margaret Hester
Coy Hester
Edward Page Garner
Migeon Garner
Annie Arnold
William Arnold
Herel S. Upton
Clyde M. Upton
Jettie Shelton Landrum
John W. Landrum
Margaret Funderburk
Joseph Funderburk
Benjamin Earl Watersrom
Flora Elizabeth Waters
Edith P. Williams
Willie Williams
Olive A. Henson
Isaac L. Henson
Worth Monroe Coward
Ina York Coward
W. F. Barker
T. F. Luck
Green Street Parage
Leon Sharp
United Caborines
Allen L. Penny
Southern Finance Company
Employee Held For Breaking Entering Service Station
Clifton Joseph of 107 Perry Street was jailed after confessing to breaking into Modern service station at Elm and English streets and stealing 100 pennies. He faces charges of breaking entering and larceny and is held on $300 bond until May trial. a separate assault charge from his wife, Lila, with a knife on May 19 carries $100 bond and a May 26 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Joseph
High Point
Perry Street
Elm
English Streets
Joseph
Lila Joseph
Mrs H Gordon Dies Suddenly at 610 English Street
Mrs Annie Gordon wife of H Gordon died at her home 610 English street this morning at 11 30 in failing health but death came unexpectedly She was born in Russia and lived here 32 years Survived by husband two sons Joe High Point Louis Statesville three daughters Irene Steinberger Sadie Chernoff High Point and Dora Layton Statesville 12 grandchildren one great grandchild Funeral services Wednesday 3 pm at English street residence conducted by Rabbis Ershler Mauskopf Burial in Hebrew cemetery Winston-Salem road Also notes James Sadler of Oxford made England's first balloon flight in 1874
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Gordon
H. Gordon
English Street
Gordon
Russia
Joe
High Point
Louis Gordon
Statesville
Irene Steinberger
Dora Layton
Sadie Chernoff
Lawsuit Against O C Sugg and Ednad Sugg
The plaintiff in the case against O C Sugg and Ednad Sugg has died since the action began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Sugg
Ednad Sugg
Water cut off on three streets for mains relocation
Water service will be halted Sunday May 25 at 7 a m on Washington from William Penn to North Main English from Main to Elm and North Main from Washington to Richardson as workers relocate mains for the Hamilton Street bridge project. A possible cut may affect College from English to Broad. Public utilities director L F Perkins announced the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Street
4. L. Perkins
Public Utilities
Washington
William Penn School
North Main Street
Main
Elm Streets
North Main
Richardson
Perkins
College Street
Broad
Washington and
Hamilton Streets
Escapee From Army Prison Held Here
A 26 year old escapee from the U S army disciplinary barracks of Milwaukee Wisconsin was apprehended here last night by local police while visiting relatives in High Point. John Wyatt Ford will be held in the city jail awaiting arrival of military police from Fort Bragg to be returned to Milwaukee. Ford had served five years for threatening the life of an army man and escaped May 3. He was arrested in civilian clothes at a local residence and was a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Milwaukee
Wis
Hich Point
John Wyatt Ford
Fort Bragg
Wyatt
Germany
Regular Savings Bonds Campaign Emphasized This Summer
The U S Treasury and local leaders will stress regular buying of savings bonds during June and July under the payroll savings plan. The program, already popular, aims to boost purchases through workplace payroll deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury Department
Defendant Held For Contempt Of Court In Drunkenness Case
Elwood Medlin of 601 Kennedy Street was ordered held for contempt after a witness testified Medlin threatened him if he testified in municipal court. Judgment on two drunkenness charges was postponed to Wednesday to continue the contempt proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Medlin
Kennedy Street
Medlin
D. C. MacRae
Bigamous Marriage Alleged in Divorce Suit
Nell Coggins Gallimore sues L Roy L Gallimore in municipal court alleging adultery and a bigamous second marriage after their July 5 1942 Thomasville union and October 26 1946 desertion, also citing a York South Carolina marriage to Dorothy Boles on October 27. Fannie Wright seeks divorce from Harvey Wright over a two year separation. Elmer J Torrence files for divorce from Maggie F Torrence. The text also notes a bank payroll bond program where bonds are purchased via monthly payroll deductions and delivered to the investor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Coggins Gallimore
L.roy L. Gallimore
Gallimores
Thomasville
Dorothy Boles
York
S. C
Fannie Wright
Harvey Wright
Elmer J. Torrence
Maggie F. Torrence
Thomasville Woman Dies By Hanging
Mrs. R. Philo May, 64, was found dead by family at her Rt. 2 home this morning. Davidson county coroner Dr. Dermot Lohr ruled death by apparently self-inflicted hanging. She had been despondent over ill health and leaves husband Frank and brothers C. T. and George Black. Funeral arrangements pending at Green Funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
R. Philo May
Rt. 2
Dermot Lohr
Davidson County
May
A. T
Sarah Myers Black
Fair Grove
Funeral Rites for Mrs Maxwell Turner in Thom
Funeral services for Mrs Maxwell W Turner 69 former Nora Brant of 1030 Blair Street Thomasville will be at Main Street Methodist Church Wednesday at 3 30 p m with burial in Holly Hills Memorial Park Interment will follow at church Earlier obsequies were held for Mrs Walter M Clinard 71 former Margaret Kennedy of Thomasville Rt 1 and for W B Thomas 61 noted manufacturer and sportsman in Thomasville throughout the day The staid notices name Rev Reid Wall Rev A James Clemmer and Rev W W Sears among others and list surviving kin including husbands daughters sons and siblings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Turner
Thomasville
Maxwell W. Turner
Nora Brant
Blair Street
Winston-Salem
Main Street Methodist Church
Holly Hills Memorial Park
Reid Wall
A. James Clemmer
Unity Fair Grove
S. B. Shelbourne
Birmingham
Ala
Main Street Church
Walter M. Clinard
Margaret Kennedy
Rt. 1
Fairview Methodist Church
W. W. Sears
T. W. Bray
C. O. Plytor
Ben Royals
Wilson
R. Walter Kennedy
Webb Kennedy
Dale Renegar
Servce
Chauffeurs Urged To Renew Licenses Now
T. A. Stewart driving license examiner urged chauffeurs to renew licenses immediately to avoid a last minute rush. All licenses must be renewed by July 1. He is in High Point lobby of the county building 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 2 to 4 p.m. Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Stewart
Stewart
High Point
Rooms for rent and sale notices in local listings
Furnished bedrooms for rent in multiple locations including 219 West Rus sell Street and 702 East Green Street with heated rooms adjoined baths and kitchen privileges. One and two person options available plus a three room furnished apartment for purchase furniture. Also listings for motorcycles and appliances at local streets and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Green Street
City
Milk Fund contributions lag as drive nears end
Citys annual Milk Fund for underprivileged children shows slow gains after a strong start. Campaign officials fear the drive may fall short of its goal despite $515.38 raised toward the target. funds support milk for school children and infants at the baby clinic, managed by the Junior Service League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Box
High Point
High Point Enterprise
North Main Street
Junior Service League
Clara Virginia Sherrod
J. P. Hollingsworth
Elien
Hank Foscue
Frank Wineskie
Mary
Thomas
For Sale Classified Items From Local Listings
Multi item advertisement listing for sale including saw mills with roller bearing carriages and twin head openings, power mower, Crosley cabinet, wood range, beds, appliances, and household items with prices, contact phones, and addresses across St. Louis and area. Includes instruction to deposit and delivery notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAW Mills
American Company
McPherson Avenue
St. Louis
Missouri
Briggs-Stratton
Fairfield Road
Plumbing and Steel Bath Tubs and Fixtures Sale
New and used bath tubs lavatories kitchen sinks commode sets shower stalls and fittings for these items offered by Plumbing and Steel.
For Sale Classified items in Thomasville and High Point ads
Several sale notices list household goods like an eight foot electric box, Frigidaire, kitchen fan, wood range, pie case, bread warmer and dishware. Also listings for two unit vibrator block machine, first aid kit, bicycles, and various furniture items with sale prices and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
James Sadler
Oxford
Mickey Finn
Mippelmopper
Phil
Palooka
Lone Ranger
Skinner
Masked Man
Etta Kett
Jeepers
Snuffy
Mandrake
Duke
Paul the Butcher Boy
Paul
She
Mos
B. Thomas
W. B. Thomas
Hillcrest Drive
W. Wilbur Hutchins
First Baptist Church
A. B. Conrad
Wilson C. Weldon
First Methodist Church
Oakwood Memorial Park
Woodrow W. Tyson
H. P. Hardin
Guy Sowden
John H. Walker, Jr
H. F. Hunsucker
James B. Love
Cecil H. Marriner
W. Emmett Gladstone
Emile Serposs
Harry Monroe
Jamaica
West Russell Street
Tomlinson Street
Apts
Centennial Avenue
Care Enterprise
Hines Street
Gibson Upright Home Freezer
City Appliance Co
N. Main St
Stanley Jewelers
South Main Street
Crosley
George Ridge Applance and Furniture
Red Mountain Wood Range
Willowbrook Street
Ogden Street
Remington
Finch Field
Pleasant Grove Church
M. J. Ward
Forrest Avenue
George Ridge
North
Hamilton Treet
Carolina Body Company
N. Wrenn
Levine
Junk & Metal Co
S. Main St
Sedgefield Furniture Company
Greensboro Rd
Greensboro
E. P. Jacobs
Nash Loan CO
North Main ST
Halsey-Taylor
Nash Jewelry & Loan
New County
Bauer and Black
Bicycle Bargains
Thomasville Concrete Blocks Company
North Carolina
Rogers Paint Store
East Commerce Street
Nash Jewelry and N CO
North Main &J
Utility Appliance CO
Main St
L. C. Thayer Lumber Company
Cale North Carolina
Paul Kennedy
Myres
Mayo Tobacco
Hasty Road
Thomasville Road
Elgin
New State
Carter Street
Austin Furniture Company
East Washington St
Teenee
Mattox Wellahaes
Samet Salvage CO
English ST. High Point,n
God
Unity Street
All Types
Haller Furniture CO
Whittier Street
English and
Whittier
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