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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1951
Page
7
Detroit Tigers unconditional release ends Charley Keller's 15 year career in baseball. Once Yankee star of 1929 to 1947 World Series hero, he recovered from injuries but faded to a pinch hitter role. Keller, 35, faces uncertain future unsure about coaching options.
William and Mary overcame a tied halftime 7 7 score with three quick touchdowns in the second half to beat winless Virginia Tech 28 to 7 before 5000 fans. Freshman Johnny Dean sparked Tech with a 7 point tying drive and a late threat, but the Indians pulled away. Ed Moduszewski and Dickie Lewis scored for William and Mary while Quimby Hines added four converts.
In Bucharest on November 10 the Communist government announced a new honor system introducing the title Heroine Mother with a gold medal for mothers of at least ten children. Silver and bronze medals mark nine eight seven and six child households, with no title for six.
Dentists of North Carolina celebrated victory day in Chapel Hill with news that the immediate goal of 5100,000 was in sight. The annual foundation seating announced more than 895,000 raised in contributions and pledges in one month.
Plumbing and heating contractors of the Carolinas will hold their midwinter convention in Charlotte Friday and Saturday. More than 400 contractors and others connected with the industry are expected to attend.
Clemson defeated Boston College 21 to 2 before 14 000 fans in Clemson S C Billy Hair and Glenn Smith connected on a pair of first period scores and Hair added a two yard TD run Smith caught six passes for 127 yards and the first two Tiger touchdowns Boston College safety came late as Clemson defense sparked two early scores and held control most of the game The Eagles threatened in the second period but were thwarted by Clemson interceptions deep in Tiger territory
Army routed The Citadel 27 to 6 as Fred Meyers returned to quarterback and threw for two scores and a 40 yard pass to Lowell Sisson. Meyers sparked Army with a TD and two quick drives, while Citadel managed a third quarter tally to stay within reach before Army pulled away. Crowd totaled 28,183 on Boy Scout Day at West Point.
Wisconsin uses a stout defense to thwart Penn passing attack in a 16 to 7 Badgers win. All Wisconsin points came in the first period from defensive players. Penn’s Tom Hanlon ran 68 yards for a third quarter TD after a Robinson pass. A bad center snap early in the game led to a Badger end zone safety later.
George Ezell Rhom, 57, of Marion, RFD 1, died after being struck by a car around 3:30 p.m. near the U.S. Highway 221 and Desartville Road intersection. The driver was William P. Walker, 23, of Pacolet, S.C., State Patrolman A. R. Cope reported. Production figures show a drop in men's suit output from 24,000,000 to 18,000,000 annually, while sport coats rose to about 6,000,000 and slacks to roughly 60,000,000 pairs.
Georgia holds off Florida 7-6 before 37,216 as Sam Mivos adds the decisive extra point. Bratkowski connects with Morocco for the lone Bulldog TD while Florida’s Buford Long scores but misses the conversion to tie.
At Minneapolis Minnesota defeated Indiana 16 to 14 in a Big Ten game. Indiana rallied from 16 0 down in the third quarter scoring five touchdowns but fumbles and penalties stalled late drives. A safety by Minnesota early in the second half proved decisive. Gene Gedman scored twice for Indiana late in the third and fourth quarters, but the comeback fell short as Minnesota held on for the win.
Becker Tailors top the Industrial Bowling League standings by one game in a tight race that also includes the Lindale Dairymen, Marietta Painters, and Diamond Fall Fashion. Bob Cecil of Becker rolled the high set this year with 369 pins, while Roy Hauser captured high single game honors with 142 pins.
Oklahoma defeats Missouri 34-20 in Columbia as Tony Scardino passes for 365 yards on 23 completions of 42 attempts. The Sooners stay undefeated in conference play with a 4-0 mark, while Scardino’s late drives keep Missouri within reach but fall short.
Police arrested Sam Nance 26 of 206 Harrison Street after finding half a gallon of non tax paid whiskey. Bond set at 200. A second arrest involved Joe Harris 48 of 317 Windley who had nearly emptied a half gallon jar of liquor when officers arrived. Harris booked for violation of prohibition laws. Bond set at 3200.
A 34 year old Black man named William Jessie Frazier was arrested by police for allegedly stealing $20 worth of coal from City Transfer and Storage Company at 145 West High Street. He was bonded at $100 and charged with larceny and receiving. A municipal court hearing is set for November 12.
THOMASVILLE the third scarlet fever case in two weeks was reported yesterday by Public Health Nurse Connie Bonner. Leon Gilmore twelve, son of Bessie Gilmore of Kernersville route two, a seventh grade Wallburg School student, has been quarantined.
Outstanding Baptist ministers and laymen will take part in a three day session at the First Baptist Church in Asheville next week. Opening speakers Tuesday at 9 30 a m include Rev Roger Williams Jr of Oxford Grover Jones High Point layman Dr S L Stealer of Southeastern Theological Seminary C C Warren and Rev J Clyde Yates of Charlotte Dr Yates will preach the opening sermon.
Thomasville high school celebrated an early Sadie Hawkins with Lil Abner style stunts. A pig race ended with Elmer Coggins in the sack. girls paid by waist size and corsages were made from odd items. Bob Stinchcomb and Pat Myers won best couple. Twirp week included chores for girls. fines supported student government.
A 52 year old woman from near Salisbury was arrested on West Main Street on a driving drunk charge. Two male companions, Artis Windsor and Ninian Windsor, both 38 of Salisbury, were charged with public drunkenness. Mamie L. Wright posted bond for trial Monday. The Windsor pair posted bonds for November 19. Ethel Riser Southern of High Point was also arrested for driving drunk on West Main Street and posted bond for trial next week.
THOMASVILLE A seven year old local boy confessed to turning in at least two false fire alarms. He admitted under police questioning to the October and early December calls both at 8 15 p m. No reason was offered for the false alarms or the exact timing.
Public Health Nurse Connie Bonner said the office in City Hall will be closed all day Monday in observance of Armistice Day. County health department offices will also close for the holiday.
British Prime Minister Churchill is expected to visit Washington in January for top level talks with President Truman as Congress reconvenes. He may address a joint session, with Acheson and Eden shaping the U. N. Assembly discussions as both governments seek closer partnership and possible U.S. aid to Britain amid postwar shortages.
A 14 nation Steering Committee blocked Russia's bid to seat Red China in the United Nations, urging no debate while Communist troops fight in Korea. US backed plans to bar discussion passed 11-2 with Yugoslavia abstaining, setting stage for General Assembly action next week. The committee also urged airing Western arms control proposals and a full debate on a Soviet disarmament package.
PONTIAC Michigan November 10 UP Eleven children were orphaned when their parents and four teenagers were killed in a highway crash. Gerald Moore the oldest at 12 volunteered to babysit with his 10 siblings but learned at 1 am that his parents were dead. Police said the fatal crash occurred after the teenage driver swerved to the wrong side of the road while his bright lights were on. Neighbors started a fund for the children as Gerald comforted his younger siblings and grandmothers Grace Moore and Mrs Charles Moss. A 16 year old survivor Jeannette Palmer told police the group was on a hill when the car veered and the driver Raymond D Smith urged to stay over on his side and said he would drive with his bright lights on.
The Senate Preparedness subcommittee found serious waste from a lack of cooperation between Agriculture and the Army. It cited duplicative poultry and dried egg inspections and urged joint specifications and a 30 day plan to eliminate duplications. The panel noted Army purchasing higher priced dried eggs while government stocks sat unused. It called for unified standards and stressed proper feeding for troops. The report, its 32nd, underscores the push to curb waste amid mobilization pressures.
Egyptian terrorists stabbed three British soldiers in Ismailia in the Suez Canal zone as a new wave of violence rose. Pamphlets signed Defenders of Islam warned Egyptian contractors to cut ties and urged Britons to leave, with authorities noting most contracts had already been halted and families began leaving the area.
Arkansas Governor Sid McMath opens the Southern Governors Conference by framing party loyalty as a central issue. He hosts and has arranged for Speaker Sam Rayburn to deliver the keynote address, aiming to unite Dixie leaders behind the party nominee whether Truman or another candidate. The meeting focuses on regional education and state institutions policy.
A former mental patient fired an automatic pistol in Springfield Massachusetts injuring no one in a 15 minute running gun battle through Pine Street. Mortimer Shea 28 shot in the back while fleeing attempted to reload his pistol after firing at Russell B Neff 49 bank president and two officers.
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