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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
17
Albert G. Smith, 11, of 522 White Oak Street appeals a 90 day first offender camp sentence for alleged malicious damage to a garbage can blown with dynamite. In Municipal Court Judge J A Myatt also imposed suspended terms in several assault cases and other offenses with varying counts of jail time and ordered payments of medical bills and costs.
A brief religious invocation asks for forgiveness and renewal of spirit. The supplication seeks a clean heart and renewed grace through Jesus Christ, attributed to Conrad Endoff of Rock Island Til Augustana College.
Mt Airy tree service worker William Cleo Shaw failed to complete a left turn from West Lexi Avenue into Jane Street at 8 45 a m and struck a telepole on the right side of Jane Street causing about 100 in damage to his car. The driver was unhurt and no arrest was reported. The driver blamed a road bump for the collision.
The High Point College Department of Music presents its final concert of the school year tonight at 8 p.m. in Roberts Hall auditorium. Instrumentalists and vocalists perform music from all periods, marking an annual campus event.
Four rising Asheboro High seniors Allen Holt Bobby Burge Freddie Bell and Delon Freeman will attend Boys State at the University of North Carolina during the week of June 15 representing Dixon Post No. 45 of the American Legion. A county dress revue and county 4 H events are also noted along with political primary activity in Randolph County.
Lester Morgan trading as Lesters Jeweler sues Calvin Dunlap and wife for 242.20 alleging a man’s lame ring bought April 6. High Point Savings And Trust Company sues Pointer Real Estate Corporation including Ellis Cornelius Joe Padgett W W Lawhorn F R Mason and Alice Ellison for 300 on a promissory note executed May 19, 1951.
Deputy Sheriff D S Doc Lee left High Point for Chester this morning after four local youths were arrested with burglary tools guns and ammunition. Investigators hope they connect to Guilford County robberies as officers listed items found in the car including a new typewriter a shotgun a rifle two pistols nickels dimes and boxes of bullets.
John and Erma Tate of 411 Tremont Street face domestic assault and cut with a knife charges in Recorder's Court. They are free on bond as eight drunkenness or prohibition cases, plus four speeding and other offenses, are slated for tomorrow. Continuation of strike cases is set for June 6.
A chamber of commerce committee named to plan sales promotion events for merchants will present a schedule. T. E. Stubbs chairs the retail expansion committee with Alison Gray as vice chair and Hubert Nickens leading planning. The meeting is set for Monday night in the Chamber offices with members including Arnold Aronson George Hutchens Vance Kester J N Stamps and Jack Southerland.
The High Point Kiwanis Citizenship Committee will air a ten minute message by Arch Schoch at 5:50 p.m. Friday on WHPE AM and FM urging citizens to vote for their chosen candidates. The program is part of the national Ballot Battalion effort involving over 3400 Kiwanis clubs.
City building inspector issued permits for three five room houses on Ari Street between Biltmore and Seventh at an estimated $5,200. Plans for a $10,000 five room structure at 701 McKinsey and a four room building by H McSwain were approved, costs around $5,000.
City officials note strong community support for Clean Up Week with residents praised for clearing rubbish and underbrush. City Manager T. E. Hinson says free collection may extend beyond this week if owners of vacant lots cooperate. Public Works continues to collect debris from households during the event.
The High Point school board rescinded the prior sale of Elm Street School property and set a new sale date for Monday June 30 at 10 30 a m with bidding starting at 79325 and removed development restrictions. The city plans to join adjoining Tate Park and continue private fire insurance for school properties under state division rules.
Mt Gilead Methodist Church in ph County announces Homecoming Day on Sunday June 1 with Sunday School at 10 a m taught by former members worship at 11 a m sermon by Pastor Remus F E Strickland dinner on grounds at 12 30 p m group singing at 1 30 p m and a welcome to former members attendees and friends by the pastor and rival wel comers noted in morning announcements
New York report shows High Point had 1,470 offenses per 100000 residents, below national figures for large cities. FBI data cover 587 offenses with larcenies and assaults leading the tally. youth arrest records also noted in 1951.
Judge J A Myatt sentenced 17 year old J Simmons to six months on the roads suspended for two years after guilty larceny of a car battery valued at 10 dollars. Simmons must report to Officer L C Madden, attend church, keep good behavior, and pay 25 dollars fine plus costs. Wade was held for 20 months in county jail on two alcohol violations but sentence withheld until June 6 for medical statements. Additional guilty parties include David Brown and Frank Moore for small quantities of liquor, with fines and costs. Other cases: Godfrey or Duncan ordered two to four months and doctor’s bill. Rhinehart and Primus with fines or costs. other speeding and drunk and disorderly incidents with varying costs.
Firefighters were called to a Doak Street home yesterday afternoon after a faulty wiring incident caused a small blaze. Fire officials stated no one was injured and damage was limited to the dwelling interior.
Thomasville police released L. B. Cameron a North State Veneer Company official on $200 bond after an assault allegation by Wishon. Cameron appeared in court on assault charges related to an incident last Sunday involving a bottle and a pick handle.
The Thomasville City Recreation Department announces Memorial Park and Colored Park pools open at 1 p.m. Saturday to begin summer operations. Admission is 20 cents for children and 30 cents for adults with junior and senior life saving classes starting June 9. Memorial Park staff include G. M. Eargle as manager and guards Lloyd Dillom Clinton Ingram Graham Hill with others. Colored Park lists James Helper as manager and guards Zen Henderson and Elmer.
Thomasville police report Artis Thompson, a Marsh Street resident, will stand trial for an assault with a deadly weapon charge set for June 9. Thompson was released on a $300 bond after arrest around 12 05 p m following an incident in which Clarence Oliver alleges Thompson fired a rifle at him.
A fire alarm triggered at 10 19 p m yesterday due to a short circuit in switch boxes at 224 Harrison Street. No damage or injuries were reported.
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