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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
13
Court records list guilty pleas and sentences for several defendants including Jessie Maeve for trespass against a lord, Ar Viola Brown cut with a knife, and Roscoe Jackson alias White in a soil delivery hoax. Other rulings include Hubbard eight months for larceny and receiving, a suspended sentence for assault with a water pitcher, and fines or road terms for various minor offenses amid a late sessions closing.
The text offers a prayer thanking God for inward renewal amid aging and decay. It asks for spiritual energizing to endure the slow attrition of the body, sustained by hope and faithful love in Christ Jesus.
Marvin B. Smith 75 of Burlington dies after civic and business leadership in the city. Former High Point resident, he helped lead Burlington Mills, owned Liberty Hosiery Mills with his son Harold, was a Methodist lay member, Alamance County Hospital trustee, and Community Building Association official. Survived by wife, a daughter, and a son. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
Post office officials warn politicians and supporters to mail political matter early to ensure delivery before Saturday Memorial Day. No mail service on Memorial Day. only window deliveries open 9 am to 5 pm with limited exceptions.
Building permits issued for the month rose for a second straight day with several new projects. D L Griffith receives a five room home permit at 205 con S200 for an estimated total cost of 000. T L Armstrong plans a five room home on Biltmore Avenue for 10 000. D Clark Johnson constructs a six room house at 1401 East Farriss Avenue with an estimated 34 000. John Kilby builds a five room house at 1013 Grant Street for 4 500. W 8 Swain crafts a seven room house on West Farriss Street with a total estimated cost of 12.
A plan for a Kill Devil Hill museum at the Wright brothers site was reviewed at a meeting with Gov. and a special Kill Devil Hill Memorial Society committee. Proposal seeks funding from air industry groups and manufacturers with VIP attendees from aviation groups and Hearst Co.
Western Europe sees cautious mood after Germany peace pact and European army accord. Bonn and Paris show mixed reactions as nations await full ratification and U S backing in Indo China Tunisia and other policies. Germans express sovereignty but no celebration amid lingering distrust of wartime memory.
Thomasville city council approved the zoning board recommendation to keep zoning unchanged after a morning meeting. The decision followed councilmen’s personal review of a proposed re zoning on the East side of Randolph Street between Gray Street and East Sunrise Avenue.
In Thomasville Recorder's Court Jack Davis Jr. a Negro was sentenced to eight months in jail on the license charge with two 30 day terms concurrent after being found guilty on drunkenness prohibition violation and driving after license revocation.
In Raleigh a gubernatorial candidate criticizes the process for choosing delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He says he had no part in nominating delegates and learned of names only through others. The candidate, Umstead, plans a statewide radio address on the right of the people to select a governor of their choice.
Thomasville reports a new government order opening college scholarships to World War II veterans' orphans. Eligible are high school graduates whose fathers were killed in action or died of wounds, or veterans who died while rated 30 percent disabled or 100 percent disabled. Contact Eugene Morris at the Veterans Service Office, City Hall, on Tuesdays or Fridays.
James H. Way, brother of John Way of High Point, has died. Surviving: wife Mrs. James H. Way, a stepson Sgt. Carl Lyons in Bentwater England, and three daughters Mrs. John Smith Geneva Frances and Phoebe Etta Way. Funeral services set for Plainfield Friends Church Sophia at 4 p m Wednesday.
Max Surratt of Lexington Route 2 employed by High Point Weaving Company says he is not the Max sued in Municipal Court. The denial comes as the case proceeds with contested identity.
Police controlled a planned pantie raid as about 100 male students gathered near Woman's Hall but the event did not proceed. Dr. Dennis H. Cooke, the college president, said no discipline would be imposed after officers fired shots into the air and escorted several students away for questioning.
Mrs. C. L. Whitson 77 mother of R. L. Whitson of 1455 North Hamilton Street died suddenly Saturday morning of a heart attack at her Harriman Tennessee home. She had frequently visited High Point and many friends there attended. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church Harriman and burial was in Willard Park Cemetery.
Thomasville reports the Chamber of Commerce will hold its third annual meeting tonight at 7:30 at the High School Cafeteria. Members plan a program themed Survey for the Past and Plans for the Future with a ram as the event centerpiece.
News of Colored People reports the Professional Mews Club gathering tonight at 9 p.m. hosted by Dr. J. C. Morgan at his residence on Underhill Ave. Detailing community events, the notice lists club meetings and speakers for the week.
A wave of deliberate dog killings spread from a North Carolina outbreak into rural districts. Deputies L. A. Bergman and Ray Nance said evidence shows the acts were intentional baiting of food with deadly substances. Rewards have been offered by private citizens and groups amid rising concern.
At 6:30 pm a car left in gear with brake off rolled from East Green to a utility pole, causing about 600 dollars in damage. Earlier, another crash involved Robert C. Allen and Harry J. Pear, totaling 1100 dollars in damages to their vehicles on Sontien and Fifth Street. Police reported no injuries.
Arthur Kirk says an intruder cut a scream and entered his back window. home ransacked but nothing stolen. Fire alarms note a truck extinguished a fire at 1405 Furlough Street at 10 40 a.m. Monday.
A 43-year-old resident of 821 Arbordale Drive, Mrs. R. M. Cline, was ordered to pay 265.50 in fines after Judge Archie Myatt found her guilty in three cases. She faced eight months to three years on one count and three related charges with a five year driving ban, plus costs on the second and third counts. The report also notes judgments involving Henry L. France, Routeford College, William Standback, Margie Colson, and a 14-year-old juvenile charged with trespassing at William Penn High School, released with conditions to stay away.
Police report an incident at the chair company factory between noon and 1 pm. Eight strikers and two officials were charged with property damage after warrants were issued by Recorder’s Court. Trials for all cases are set for Monday. one related case is listed for June 9 with a $600 bond.
The Internal Revenue Service plans regrouping headquarters offices and will move the Alcohol Tax Unit from Marie to Greensboro. The unit, known as the revenuers who raid moonshine stills, already has the revenue collector and the director of the bureau's intelligence unit in Greensboro. Fourteen workers comprise the headquarters staff at the site.
Jack Tedder, 42, of 601 Wi Street, charged with assaulting Fred Wiley and threatening to stab him with a pair of ers. Tedder posted a 100 bond. J. J. Grissett, 43, of Greensboro, also booked on an assault charge along with Robert Purvis, 19, of 546 East Hoth, each posting 100 bonds.
The draft board offices will be closed Friday in observance Memorial Day. The closure was announced this morning by the board and affects all administrative operations and services until reopening.
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