Reservists Presented Award to Local Army Reserve Unit
The Winston-Salem reserve unit Company L of the 108th Infantry Division received a superior commendation from Major General Thomas Mayfield in a ceremony at the reserve training center on Lexington Avenue. The High Point unit was among five North Carolina companies rated superior in the annual IG inspection. Company L was the only unit with a top rating in the Winston-Salem area command. Captain Walter M. Combs leads the unit with six officers and 46 enlisted men. Executive officer is 1st Lt. James M. Woolen. other officers include 1st Lts Moran and Simpson, CWO Freeman, and 2nd Lt. Ragsdale. The company, organized in 1947, reported openings for price service veterans and high school seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Mayfield
Reserve Training Center
Lexington Avenue
High Point
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Walter M
Mark) Combs
Gen. Mayfield
Charlotte
108Th Infantry Division
North and
South Carolina
James M. Woolen
Walter J. Moran
Bernard E. Freeman
Billy L. Ragsdale
William R. Simpson
Combs
Price
Kitchen Operation Saves Life
Robert F. Olson and his brother Charles, both with no medical training, saved their father Dr. Charles A. Olson's life by performing an improvised tracheotomy in their kitchen during a wedding anniversary gathering. The operation used a paring knife and a fountain pen tube to open the windpipe, restoring breathing. the doctor was later described in good condition and to be released soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Robert F. Olson
Rosemount
Robert
Charles
Robert Olson
Charles A. Olson
Charles Olson
Andrew A. Glenn
Hi Y Council Seat Awarded to Local Youth
Gary Gregg of High Point was elected to the Interstate Hi Y Council at the 35th Interstate Hi Y Conference held in Fayetteville last weekend. Local representatives included Gary Gregg Tommy Cochrane and Jimmy Reddick from the High Point Senior Hi Y Club and David Eddins and Wayne Bundy from the Allen Jay Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Gregg
High Point
Fayetteville
Tommy Cochrane
Jimmy Reddick
David Eddins
Wayne Bundy
Allen Jay Club
Larkins Favored For Governorship
State Democratic official John D. Larkins Jr. said he will not announce a 1960 gubernatorial bid before the 1959 legislature ends. He has sent letters to party officials and supporters seeking opinions. early replies appear favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N.C
John D. Larkins Jr
Larkins
Farmer Worden Acquires 50 000 Books From Toronto Store
St Marys Ont reports farmer David J Worden has acquired between 50 000 and 70 000 volumes from his late father who ran a Toronto bookstore. He plans to catalogue the library and preserve the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's, Ont
Downie Township
David J. Worden
Toronto
Worden
Alabama School Decision Has Little Racial Import
Alabama won a legal point on school placement rules that avoid race language yet give boards power to assign students. The Supreme Court upheld the Birmingham three judge ruling that the act lacks facial invalidity but could be used to support segregation if discriminatory intent is shown, as argued by Rev. F. L. Shuttlesworth and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham
Supreme Court
High Court
M. R
Rev
F. L. Shuttlesworth
Shuttlesworth
Election Complaints To Be Aired In North Carolina
Appeals from two Republicans and one Democrat were heard by the State Board of Elections as it canvassed and certified results of the Nov 4 general election. Disputes centered on sheriff races in Montgomery and Avery counties and a Forsyth constable race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Board of Elections
Montgomery
Avery
Forsyth
Elwood C. Long
Sam Smitherman
Blast Levels Fireworks Firms in Randolph Massachusetts
Demolition teams comb debris after a massive blast demolished two adjacent fireworks companies in Randolph. One man, John Vizziello, 64, of Rockland Fireworks Co., was killed. Lewis Messere, 32, and Emily Morrell, 22, both critically burned, were found among the rubble. Six others, including four firefighters, suffered burns and cuts. Unexploded caps and aerial bombs littered the area for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Mass
Rockland Fireworks Co
John Vizziello
Boston
Lewis Messere
Emily (Magnussen) Morrell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas Mayfield
Walter M. Combs
Point
Janet Teague
Reservists
Ala
U.S. Supreme Court
Pete Managoff
Manageff
Fred B. Banner
C. C. Jones
Kernersville
Jones
J Kenneth C. Wilson
Young Tom
Ocean Spray Cranberry
Crisco
FORD
Ford Beauty
English Motor Company
Washington & Wrenn Sts
High Point, N. C
Edgeworth St
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