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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1950

Page

9

Red Satellites Blocking Religious Observances

Bishop Paul Neff Sarber told Greensboro pastors that Communist regimes in Europe and North Africa restrict church life and jail Protestant ministers. He cited arrests, coerced confessions, and state surveillance recalling Western disillusionment after World War II while noting Christianity survives in some regions under varied pressures. Page six-b.

W. A. Bmns Sworth Tone Christ Oat Church Cruber Greensboro Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Methodist Church Paul Neff Sarber Geneva French North Africa Balkans Hungary Ausa Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Balkan Poland Moveoe Austria Germany Romania Bulgaria

Second Class To Meet At Church Tonight

The second class of the Christian Workers Training school convenes at First Methodist church tonight at 7 34 after a strong opening night. The week long program, sponsored by the Methodist Western Carolina Board of Christian Education, features out of town leaders on the faculty. Rev. Kenneth Goodson opened last night before about 200 attendees. Arthur Kale of Wesley Memorial church will speak tonight. Courses are open to the public and cover all aspects of church school activity.

Christian Workers’ Training School First Methodist Church Methodist Western Carolina Board of Christian Education Kenneth Goodson Arthur Kale Wesley Memorial Church

Less Chilly Weather Predicted By Friendship Weather Bureau

The Friendship weather bureau forecast mostly fair conditions tonight and a slight rise in temperature tomorrow afternoon. Today’s high was expected at 60 degrees, with a 29 degree low last night and a 28 degree low forecast for tonight.

Friendship Weather Bureau

Ex Mounted Policeman Speaks At Executive Club Meeting

Former mounted police officer S. R. Moneque spoke to more than 100 Executive club members at the Sheraton ballroom last night. He shared experiences and a philosophy emphasizing faith, optimism, and resilience, citing the Eskimo way of living and noting humor as a weapon. He joked about Arctic taxation and prefaced his talk by saying he was there to share lessons, not solve problems. Tom Sprinkle introduced him as club president.

Mounted Police of Canada Executive Club The Mounted Police Sheraton S. R. Moneque Nature Moneque Arctics Payne Tom Sprinkle

Davidson County selects leadership for new board

D. W. McCulloch was named chairman by the Davidson County commissioners. Charlies Mauze was named county attorney, succeeding Sim DeLapp. The board, elected last Tuesday, will take office in December and may consider a county manager candidate, with potential contenders from Thomasville township and nearby towns.

Thomasville Davidson County D. W. McCulloch Charlies Mauze Lexington Sim DeLapp Thomasville Township George Lyndon Denton Raymond Yokely First National Bank Jay Howard Paul Harris

Driving Drunk Defendants Get Suspended Sentences

Two defendants found guilty in recorder's court for drunken driving received eight month suspended sentences. Arnold V. Messer of 705 Trotter street must surrender his license not drive for 12 months and pay 100 dollars plus costs. Robert Walker of Kahler street must pay 50 dollars into court for the use of Berdell Eddinger surrender his license not drive 12 months and pay 100 dollars plus costs. Other judgments include Grier, Morrow, Boles, Lawson with varied suspensions and appeals withdrawn by listed defendants. Judge W G H Steed presided.

Thomasville Recorder’s Court Arnold Berdell Eddinger Walker Thomas Eli Grier West Guilford Street Sam Phillips Elwood Thomas John Mason Morrow Greensboro Henry Gray Boles Julian Avenue Carson Gray Lawson Banner Boggs Carter Drive Robert H. Hughes Lexington LeRoy Hall Turner Street W. G. H. Steed

Four Auto Accidents Reported By Police Yesterday

Four automobile accidents, none serious, were reported by Police yesterday afternoon. In one case drivers were cited for reckless driving. Total damages were 405 dollars. A graphic shows a rise in crashes since April last year, with most injuries mild. Traffic Captain J R Teague urges avoidance of all accidents.

Harold A. Talley, Jr Potts Street Leonard T. Spence Greensboro Lindsay Street Frank L. Smith John A. White King Street J. R. Teague

Zoning Plan Returns to City Council in Thomasville

The Sons petition for rezoning to place an area on the north side of a street into an industrial zone was sent back to the City Council after repeated deadlocks. The board for recommendation was scheduled but not held, leaving lumber operations in limbo between zones.

Thomasville Sons Zoning Board

Certificates of incorporation filed for Duke Refining Corp

From the Secretary of State office in Raleigh Duke Refining Corporation of High Point is formed to deal in paints varnishes and chemicals authorized capital stock 100000 subscribed stock 300 by Hoke Duke Breddan Doll and Arch Schoch all of High Point. Building permits listed Macedonia Church of the Living 1105 Lake Street framed addition John R Albertson frame house on Blain Street 4250 dollars. Civil actions include Robbie J Black vs Hiram M Black seeking custody and support and Elsie Nixon Parker vs Roy S Parker for absolute divorce.

Thad Eure Raleigh Duke Refining Corporation of High Point Hoke Duke Breddan Doll Arch Schoch Macedonia Church of the Living Lake Street John R. Albertson Blain Street Robbie J. Black Hiram M. Black Elsie Nixon Parker Roy S. Parker

Arrest Man on Charge of Stealing Tow Bar

Thomasville police arrested Otto Franklin Mickey, 23, of 308 Wood Street on a larceny and receiving charge for the November 7 theft of a tow bar worth $25. The bar, used to tow one auto with another, was recovered after a complaint by Jack Everhart. Mickey posted bond. trial set for November 27.

Thomasville Otto Franklin Mickey Woodstreet Jack Everhart Mickey

Thomasville Citizens Launch Drive To Raise Hospital Center Fund

Fifty members of Thomasville described as the backbone of the town gathered at the Woman's Club in Thomasville to kick off a $100,000 fund drive for civic and recreation needs. Drive chairman N C English announced the first donation of $525 from Homer Beck, Hudson Belk manager, and its department store.

Thomasville Clu Community Foundation Woman's Club Drive N. C. English Homer Beck Hudson Belk Doak Finch Thomasville Community Foundation Thomasville Hospital Kermit Cloniger N. C

Thomasville drives for center and hospital addition funds

A community fundraising drive led by the Community Foundation targets a 100000 dollar gap to finance the civic center and hospital addition. The effort, chaired by N C English and run by Hubert Henderson, seeks two thirds aid from federal and state sources and aims to buy and renovate the Memorial Methodist church property for use as a civic center.

Community Foundation Thomasville Foundation N. C. English Hubert Henderson Memorial Methodist Church J. Walter Lambeth

One Day Membership Drive Aims to Expand High Point Chamber

A breakfast meeting of 65 High Point business leaders at the Sheraton hotel launches a whirlwind one day effort to double Chamber of Commerce membership and services. Tomorrow’s lunch will report progress and outline steps. The plan seeks staff expansion, larger quarters, clerical help, broader community support, and a monthly bulletin on economic development.

Chamber of Commerce High Point Sheraton Hotel Chamber Committee On Economic Development Retail Association

Management Meeting Will Hear Canadian Guest John Carlson

John Carlson director of personnel services of J. D. Woods and Gordon Toronto will address the Greensboro area chapter of the Society for Advancement of Management at a dinner meeting 7:00 p.m. November 15 at the Country Club in Greensboro. Carlson, a Toronto graduate in psychology, has done extensive personnel placement and human relations consulting. A social hour precedes dinner at 6:00 p.m. A plant visit to Tomlinson's of High Point is planned for the end of the month.

John Carlson J. D. Woods and Gordon Toronto Canada Greensboro Area The Society For Advancement of Management Te Country Club Greens

Paint on Old Model Car Damaged by Fire

A 1941 model automobile suffered extensive paint damage when it caught fire yesterday afternoon in front of Harrell Chevrolet on Memorial Park Drive. Firemen say a short circuit in the wiring caused the blaze and extinguished the flames. The owner was not reported.

Thomasville Nov Harrell Chevrolet Company Memorial Park Drive

Marconi Detects Atlantic Wireless Signal in 1901

Marconi receives the first wireless signal across the Atlantic at St Johns Newfoundland in 1901 marking a milestone in global communication.

Atlantic Marconi St. Johns Nild

Fifteen Divorces Granted by Jury in Local Court

Cat watches rats at play as four or five rodents scamper near a Willowbrook and Green car lot office. J H Wall reports the spectacle to The Enterprise. A worker suggests the cat may be tired of rats after eating many of them.

Willowbrook Green J. H. Wall Enterprise

Stephens Heads State Alumni Unit

High Point officially forms an alumni chapter of the General Alumni Association of North Carolina State College after a meeting at the Sheraton hotel. J. Ken Stephens elected president, with R. H. Smith as vice president and C. H. Williard Jr. as treasurer. D. K. Wilson named reporter. H. W. Taylor spoke on NC State College progress and a color movie. All State College Alumni invited to next meeting.

High Point General Alumni Association of North Carolina State College Sheraton Hotel J. Ken Stephens Guilford Greensboro R. H. Smith Cc. H. Williard, Jr Magnatronurer D. K. Wilson Stephens H.W Pop) Taylor State Alumni Association Taylor North Carolina North Carlina

Michigan race settles around Williams for governor

Michigan's gubernatorial contest shows incumbent Democrat G Mennen Williams leading as unofficial totals from canvassed results come in from most counties. Only two of 83 counties remain to report, leaving Williams ahead.

Michigan Detroit G. Mennen Williams

Civil Defense Director Debated for Thomasville Post

The Thomasville city council discussed appointing a civil defense director but made no selection. Mayor Finch to consult prospects. Other actions included budgeted audits, street and water-line projects, and approval of a Christmas dinner and charity baskets for city employees.

Civil Defense Thomasville Harry B. Finch Main Street Salem Trade Angle Port

Way Cleared for New Columbia Panel Plant in Thomasville

Thomasville council approved a zoning change to allow construction of a Columbia Panel Manufacturing plant in southeast Thomasville on land bordered by Liberty Drive Tennessee Avenue and the High Point Thomasville and Denton railroad. The firm now operates at 9 Loftin Street and makes veneers. No objections were raised at a public hearing.

Thomasville Columbia Panel Manufacturing Company Columbia Liberty Drive Tennessee Avenue High Point Denton Loftin Street

Hearing On Criminal Cases Gets Started

Jurors hear cases in Munich jury court late morning as 15 divorces are granted on grounds of two years separation. D C MacRae pleads guilty to drunken driving with a six month sentence suspended on condition not to drive for a year and a $100 fine plus costs. Other cases: not prosecuted with leave, incompetence, reckless driving and prohibitions violations. Divorces granted in multiple actions. jury trial waived for Van Clark and Lloyd H Stone involved in listed matters.

Munich George L. Russell Hillcrest City Eyes D. C. MacRae J. R. Fanelty North Main Herman L. Gaddis Route 6 Kelsey Leonard Danville David Dpd. Scoggins, Jr Helen Janze Scoggins Kathleen Ray Blevins D. G. Blevins Cleo Atkinson Jesse Atkinson Thelma B. Driggers Ernest Driggers Ruby Magdalene Nuckles Clay Nuckles Arthur C. Jones Mary T. Jones James Jack R. Pearce van Clark Salisbury Lloyd H. Stone High Point

Exchange Club Plans City Napkin Sale for Crippled Children

Plans for a city-wide napkin sale to benefit crippled children were finalized at the High Point Exchange Club meeting. Co-chairmen Younts and Beamon outlined a pre Thanksgiving drive with house-to-house canvassing Nov 20 21 and 22.

High Point Exchange Club James Younts J. E. Beamon Exchange Club A. E. Sherron Cc. L. Russell

Local Symphony Drive Reaches $1200 With Two New Donor Members

High Point NC chapter of the North Carolina Symphony Society reports two new donor memberships from the American Association of University Women and Mrs J E Millis bringing total to 1200 as campaign nears goal. Two May 2 concerts are planned with one free for school children and another at night.

High Point North Carolina Symphony Society Floyd D. Mehan American Association of University Women J. E. Millis Mehan North Carolina Symphony Fr Phony Nera Carolina

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Red Bishop Garber Davidson City News Briefs William R. Edwards Dorothy Lee Burpham Galax James S. Riggs Lina Mae Self Belews Creek Raymond F. Wagstaff Ellen Arlene Thompson Mebane Ray O. Yarborough Louise Tucker Frank Dalton Mary Satterfield Walnut Cove W. M. Braddy Winston-Salem Annie Hairston Mocksville By Wint Capel Cat Stephens Heads Scott and Company J. E. Harrington Souvent of Oid Midland Avenue Cox Avenue Julius Green Tom Johnson Harry Curlee Curlee Merchants Association City Hall Coal Producers Association A Wilson Aeom Esee Hills Road State Industrial Bank Hill Street Jewel Maple Fairway National Highway Mont. Brown Kahler Doak Brown T. C. Kirkman HPT & D Exchange Club Maps
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