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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1954

Page

11

Japanese Textiles Undercutting U S Garment Makers

Floyd D. Mohan of Anvil Brand warns that high quality Japanese garments, especially men's shirts, flood New York at prices below raw-material costs in the U S. He cites Japan’s low wages, cheap shipping, and use of U S machinery as factors, urging higher tariffs and protective policy to shield domestic industry.

Anvil Seana Floyd Mehan Mehan U. S Sturkey Japan Floyd D. Mohan Anvil Brand Assa New York Dapan United States Prgram The Journal of Commerce

City To Close Up Tight For Holiday

High Point prepares for Thanksgiving with most major industries, banks, and retail stores closed Thursday and Friday. Schools suspend two days, city offices partly closed, and only essential services like police and fire departments remain active. Mail processing continues, while downtown business stalls and some factories shut for the holiday.

High Point High Point College Merchants’ Association Thurso High Point

Auto Rams School Bus In Lexington Collision

A bus carrying children escaped injury when struck by a car that failed to stop for the bus on 68 near Deep River Church. James T. Jackson, 52, of Lexington, was cited for following too close after his car collided with a parked bus and a station wagon. Damage totaled to the station wagon and bus, with a reported $75 and $1500 respectively. The incident occurred at 7:50 a.m. The bus driver was James Ben 37, Negro, Route 1.

State Highway Patrol Deep River Church James T. Jackson Lexington Stricer Jackson Mon“o John H. Kissell Carolina Ave James Ben 37 Route 1 Kg Heer Dent

Dates Change For Little Theater Show

Little Theater president Marian West announced new performance dates for the season opener. Out Of The Frying Pan, a three act comedy, will run December 3 and 4 at the Junior High School Auditorium. A single show on sale next week and tickets available outside the venue. The cast features 12 actors including Janet Bish Pat Collins Carolyn Lynch Jackie Rochelle and Mary Lib Barton.

Hich Point Little Theater Marian West Janet Bish Pat Collins Carolyn Lynch Jackie Rochelle Mary Lib Barton Marie Pier Aun * Raiph Rochelle Lou Fraley

Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices Mix In Davidson County

Death notices for T T Myers and Kenneth E Harris share services details and burial plans. Harris diesel details include birth in 1881, marriage in 1906, children and siblings, church membership, and residence in High Point. Perryman, a longtime Davidson County farmer, is noted with family survivors and service details at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church.

Prayer for T S Day at Wilmette Parish Methodist Church

Eternal and everlasting God guide us away from the cheap and temporary toward the lovely and eternal. Make us discontented with the ordinary and face us with the divine challenge within our hearts. Give wisdom to know truth love and goodness foundations of happiness. Amen. M Crowe Wilmette Til minister Wilmette Parish Methodist Church

Christ Amen M, Crowe Wilmette Til Wilmette Parish Methodist Church

Funeral services held for Mrs Minnie Sullivan Stout

Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Sullivan Stout 78 were conducted at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church by Rev Charles Wessinger. Pallbearers included Bill Stout Charlies Stout Earl Sullivan Gerald Sullivan Efird Sullivan Joseph Sullivan John Sullivan and Clyde Black. Interment followed in Calvary Reformed Church Cemetery. Mrs Stout was widow of William Ed.

T. T. Myers Putnam Ave Lexington Ave. Baptist Church Woodrow W. Robbins L. R. McNeil Mr. Myers J. G. Wormman Fred ‘Ee Swaim James Sullivan David Hinshaw C. O. Blake R. L. Heilie Junior Order Council Winston- Salem Minnie Stout

Local Pastor Accepts Call To Burlington

The Rev. Guy H. Veasey, pastor of OME Congregationalistian Church, is named pastor of Lakeview Community Church on Union View Rd near Burlington. He will assume duties Jan 1 and will also manage a conference center. Veasey, a Moonelon resident, will oversee renovations for a year round dwelling. A Alabama native and Elon College graduate, he has served churches in North Carolina Virginia and the Valley of Virginia. Previously he led Long's Chapel near Haw River before joining High Point.

Ovme Congregationalistian Church Guy H. Veasey Lakeview Community Church Union View Rd Burlington Veasey Lakeview Church Oie Moonelon Mr. Veasey Alabama Elon College North Carolina Virginia Valley of Virginia High Point Long's

Lynchburg Youth Held in Thomasville for Auto Larceny

A 16 year old from Lynchburg Virginia is jailed in Thomasville on auto theft charges. Police say Tim McCoy Campbell admitted the theft and waived extradition as authorities request transfer back to Virginia. Details of the car theft were not available early today.

Thomasville Lynchburg Tim McCoy Campbell Route 5 Johnson

Well-digger Hurt By Falling Drum Near High Point

A well digger was injured yesterday afternoon when an oil drum filled with rocks fell from a height and struck him on the head. He suffered a non serious condition and was cared for locally. The incident occurred near High Point and the injured man was reported as Johnson.

Reunion reservations extended for 1943 SHS class

The Senior High School class of 1943 extends the booking period for its reunion. Reservations end tomorrow and can be made via Bill Mitchell at the school cafeteria on Thanksgiving Day.

Bill Mitchell

Post Office Official Escapes Injury In Highway 62 Crash

A Greensboro postal assistant superintendent Elias Herbert Moore 59 narrowly escaped being crushed when his car struck a moving tanker eight miles from High Point on Highway 62. Moore was seriously but not critically injured. the tanker driver William Smith 40 had minor injuries. The collision at 2:45 pm near Freeman Mill Road caused oil to spill over the highway and damaged the truck about $2000 in damage.

Greensboro High Point Elias Herbert Moore Grove St William Smith King St Moore Mount Smith Cone Hospital Elias H. Moore Highway Burnett

Mystery shell found and dumped into Deep River inquiry

Cuy detectives probed a blast at the high school athletic field after a Bazooka shell was found late Sunday. Officers disposed of the shell in Deep River to end speculation that the device carried live ammunition or was a dud. Investigators noted the explosion rattled nearby windows and involved dynamite handling.

Cuy Elle Field Athlete

Kannapolis Event To Honor Young James R. Young

Invitations issued by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Gee James R. Young of High i state are sent for an honorary banquet. Grand Master Young will attend along with members of local lodges Repi ton and Magdalene.

Odd Fellows Rebekahs Gee James R. Young High eGrand Young Repiton Magdalene

Negro in drunkenness case claims FBI undercover agent role

An incident over the past weekend led to the arrest of a Negro who gave himself as a special undercover agent for the FBI and Senator McCarthy. He offered various excuses but none justified the arrest.

FBI Senator McCarthy

Stoker Urges Caution As Starlings Invade St. Louis

Stoker High Point residents, plagued by large flocks of starlings, consider shooting to deter birds damaging property. Police Chief C C Stoker says residents may fire at marauders but should first notify police to avoid investigations. Birds cluster in Crestwood and woods along E Farrishow, with dusk disturbances suggested to drive them away.

High Point C. C. Stoker Stoker Crestwood E. Farrisshove

Jaycees To Lead Citywide Christmas Toy Drive

Junior Chamber of Commerce members organize a citywide toy collection tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to boost the Salvation Army and fire department led drive. Donations can be dropped at the Salvation Army building on Main Street or any of six fire stations. call 4908 for toy pickup.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Saaae Sarees Sessen Geet Deely The Salvation Army Fire Department Main St

Divorce Cases Open Court On First Day Of Term

Divorce cases occupied the morning session of a scheduled one week Municipal jury term led by Judge Pro-Tem Harris Jarrell in place of Judge J Archie Myatt who is at UNC hospital. Hansen vs Hansen and Louise Whiteheart vs Whiteheart granted on two year separation. Jurist also cleared over 40 speeding cases with fines up to 35 dollars plus court costs.

Municipal Jury Court Harris Jarrell J. Archie Myatt Judge Myatt University of North Carolina Hospital Chapel Hill Hansen Arthur M. Hansen Louise B. Whiteheart John P. Whiteheart Jarrell

Trash Fires Prompt Thomasville Fire Department Calls

Trash fires yesterday and last night sent the Thomasville fire department into service twice. At 1:50 p.m. crews extinguished a grass and trash blaze at 112 Church Street. At 6:05 p.m. trash in a coal bin at Mills Home caught fire. No damage reported.

Thomasville Es Department Church St Mills Home

Thanksgiving Week Weather Dims Plans in High Point

Cold rain greets Thanksgiving arrival as High Point endures chilly weather. The Weather Bureau notes light rain will continue into tomorrow with temperatures dipping to near the mid fifties for the day. afternoon high 45, tonight low 36, last night 35.

High Point Weather Bureau Nots Weart

Exchangites Hear Pat Peacock At See See Club Event

Miss Pat Peacock High Point community ambassador spoke at the See See Exchange Club last night. She recalled her summer trip to Germany. M. D. Keith introduced her and won the attendance prize. Also listed among attendees were T. Jones Joe Smith from Korneraville Club Steven McCloy and M. seinen.

Pat Peacock High Point Germany M. D. Keith T. Jones Joe Smith Korneravilienge Steven McCloy M. Seinen

Hiss To Leave Prison Saturday

Alger Hiss will depart Northeast Federal Penitentiary near 9 a.m. Saturday, escorted by his family in an automobile at the main gate, for transport to New York. Warden Fred Wilkinson said it will be Hiss’s decision whether to submit to photographs or interviews at the gate. Hiss, a former State Department official, served three years of a five year sentence for perjury related to questions before a congressional committee on sanitation.

Lewisburg Alger Hiss Northeast Federal Penitentiary Fred Wilkinson New York Wilkinson Hiss State Department Congressional Committee Sanea

Field Fire Reported in Snow Stone Area

Firefighters rushed to the 900 block of Snow Stone at 3 14 p m and extinguished a field fire said to have been started by several boys who fled the scene.

Woman Shot After Break-In At Neighbor's Home

Mrs Freeman described two neighbors Dorothy Safriet and Jackie Smith forcing entry with knives after threats over a petition. A 22 calibre bullet struck the wounded Smith, later taken to hospital for surgery as Freeman and officers recounted the dangerous confrontation.

Jackie Carroll Smith Jackie Smith Smith Mrs. Freeman Dorothy

Father and Daughter Night Brings Archdale Lions Glow

Archdale Trinity Lions held their first Father and Daughter night with twenty daughters attending. A dance school group performed with a sleight of hand act by Billie Lanier and Billie Smith. Plans were announced for a Little Leone game on Thanksgiving at Jamestown field and a Randolph County Lions Christmas party for the blind on December 17 at Liberty.

Archdale - Trinity Lions Wren Adams Dance 5 Billie Lanier Billie Smith Joy Martin Candice Gibson Clarence Haley Nance Keever Lois Harris Becky Cadell Rhue Haley Nancy Chamelin G. M. Haley Little Leone Trinity Lindale Oak View Archdale Trinity Lions Clubs Jamestown Randolph County Lions Club American Legion Liberty Dee Ralph O. Smith Man Engineering Co Archdale Mett Stone Point Lions Club Joe Snide Gene Ho

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Auto Rams Kenneth FE. Harris Kenneth Elisha Harris Woodbury Ave Harris Cumberland County Fayetteville Wiley Fannie Haywood Harris Sarah Margaret Pierce Calvary Methodist Church Continental Furniture Co K. E. Harris Carl C. Hodgin Norfolk, Va M. L. Holton Jr Anne Harris Braddy K Wille B Sans F John C. Harris Ola Johnson Cameron Dora Jones Laurinburg Maangy 'P. H. McNatt Brentwood Presbyterian Church Ward Stout H. M. Perryman Chestnut St. Foxt High Point Memorial Hospital Isaac and Flora Burton Perreman Davidson County Mt. Pleasant Hiwi Point Avery O. Perryman Clifton Perryman Vincent Perryman Cumby- Orrell Mortuary Kannapolis Joe Broughton Smith Robert Porter Daniel Brooks Apts James J. Turner Turner Henry Condrey Holiday A‘dale
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