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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1968
Page
4
Early today McDowell, market manager, was beaten and robbed after a man entered the shop to buy a pint of chocolate milk. He needed about 20 stitches for head and facial wounds and was treated in hospital then released. Police pursue fingerprints as clues include a left clip-on tie and a possible 3 am robbery time.
Mrs. Percolia Martin faced trial on a charge of endangering minor children after a house fire at the Hoskins Street home. Acting Judge Robert Bencini gave probation in place of a conviction on the condition that the mother not leave her two children unattended. No fines or court costs were due. Separate actions: three defendants received 20 days each for public drunkenness. Loyce Legrand, an escapee, added 9 days on the roads. Other guilty pleas included driving under the influence by Hugh Wyche, 4, with a $100 fine and license suspension. Frances Davis, assault with a deadly weapon, $75. Charlie Collins, reckless driving, $60. Alvin Witcher, assault with a deadly weapon, court costs.
Residents of the model city must file candidacy forms by 5 p.m. Monday at the city planning department in the City-County Building. The Model City Commission election will be Nov 24 with 40 members from public and private agencies. Eligible residents 18 or older in designated neighborhoods may run.
THOMASVILLE United Church of Christ hosts guest speaker Blakney, secretary for Europe on the Board of World Ministries, at Sunday morning services. He and over 10 board members plan fall sessions in Greensboro during the coming week, informing NC churches about the denomination’s missions in 32 countries with more than 500 missionaries.
The Senior Choir No 2 of Memorial Baptist Church sponsors a public concert at 7 50 p m with hymns and church music. Admission is free.
Several Friday traffic accidents left multiple hurt across Jamestown and surrounding areas. Fred Bruce Jolly 21 of Dogwood Drive and Larry Moretz 20 of Thomasville faced reckless driving charges after a Montlieu Avenue crash near Brookside Drive that damaged a utility pole. John Jolly 18 of Dogwood Drive was a passenger in the Jolly vehicle. Ronald Kirkman about 25 of Greensboro Road remained in critical condition in ICU after fleeing a pursuing state trooper and crashing on Oakdale Road. A second noon crash at N Main Street and Highway 68 injured Robert Wall 55 of Chester Drive and James Price 42 of Sophia. Price and Randolph Goins 39 of Ferndale Avenue were hurt. Wall was charged with following too closely. A 4 p.m. Main and Green Drive collision injured Ronnie Hill 13 of Ragan Street. driver Margaret Key 39 of Fifth Street faced no charges. An 8 p.m. Albertson Road crash involving Frank Newby 32 of Hickory Lane injured Sabrina Stone 7 of Beddington Road. no charges filed.
The listing shows a school menu for the week beginning November 1 with daily meals. Tuesday features beef and noodles with canned tomatoes carrot sticks and cinnamon rolls. Wednesday offers Salisbury steak with tossed salad hot rolls and applesauce. Thursday serves hot turkey sandwich mashed potatoes greens fruit gelatin. Friday presents tuna rice loaf with peas corn bread whipped sweet potatoes and pineapple pudding.
Liberty Randolph County Sheriff Lloyd Brown and Liberty police raided a poolroom on NC 49 near the city limits late last night and charged five men with illegal gambling. Those arrested were Parks Headen operator of the establishment Lawrence Garner of Rt 1 Staley James Mintz Asheboro Von Gates Liberty and Richard Miller Liberty. Headen also faced charges of operating a gambling house and possession of six pints of tax paid whiskey. Brown said $2 was confiscated from the table where the men sat.
Rally Day will be observed tomorrow at First Wesleyan Church on Centennial Avenue. The 11 a.m. worship service will feature speaker Dr. Kindchi general secretary of Sunday schools of the Wesleyan Church.
Washington AP Robert Vance Somers of Salisbury said his failed bid to unseat Sam J. Ervin cost 7365 in campaign expenditures and 7038 in contributions. Ervin reported spending 6666 and receiving 18506 in contributions.
Wilmington Mayor Allsbrook has appealed a New Hanover County Superior Court jury verdict finding him guilty of driving under the influence. He was released on a $200 appeal bond after witnesses for the defense said medication for a bronchial disorder left him groggy. Allsbrook testified he also had three ounces of whiskey several hours before his arrest.
India tops global output with about two billion square yards of hand woven cloth produced annually. The figure highlights the country’s strong artisanal sector and traditional textile crafts amidst growing demand for handmade fabrics.
A dense list shows 6 to 12 PM programs across networks and time slots. It includes Virginian, The Bill Anderson Show, CBS News, News With Roger Mudd, Hogan's Heroes, Petticoat Junction, Hollywood Palace, My Three Sons, The Lawrence Welk Show, Mannix, Adam 12, The Newlywed Game, and movie hours.
Tonight's programs include Jackie Gleason with Burns Raye Torme and Carter at 7 30. Adam 12 follows, then Get Smart My Three Sons Lawrence Welk Ghost and Mrs Muir Hogan and a Movie double feature To Kill a Mockingbird Circus of Horrors and The Black Shield of Falworth with stars Peck Badham Pleasence and Diffring.
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