North Carolina Educators Meet Opens in High Point
North Carolina superintendents from across the state arrive in High Point for a three day North Carolina Educational Association Winter Meeting at the Sheraton with a 3 30 opening. Charles Carroll welcomes the group. Dr Mark Depp delivers the main dinner address. Future sessions include talks by Dr Clyde A Erwin and Dr W E Rosenstengal with a 2 36 report by A B Gibson and a 7 45 address by Luther Hodges.
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North Carolina
High Point
Superinndents
North Carolina Educational Association
Sheraton Hotel
Charles Carroll
Mark Depp
Centenary Methodist Church
Winston-Salem
Clyde A. Erwin
W. E. Rosenstengal
University of North Carolina
E. C. Bolmeier
Duke University
A. B. Gibson
Laurinburg
Association
W. F. Veasey
Beaufort County
Luther Hodges
Washington, New York
Leaksville
Daisy L Spencer McGee dies at 66 in Trinity area
Daisy L Spencer McGee 66 of Trinity Route 1 died Tuesday night at High Point Memorial Hospital after five weeks illness. She taught at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting Sunday School for years. Born March 21 1885 in Tabernacle Township Randolph County she was married to Charles H McGee now of Randolph County. Survived by husband three sons Richard Joe Charles Jr two dozen relatives including six daughters, two sisters, two brothers and 11 grandchildren. Body at Walker Funeral Home Thomasville. Funeral Mount Vernon Methodist Church time to be announced.
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Thomasville
Daisy L
Spencer McGee
Randolph County
Trinity
Route 1
High Point Memorial Hspital
McGee
Poplar Ridge
Joe M
Synthia ‘Kindley Spencer
Charles H. McGee
Richard McGee
Trinity Route 1
Joe
Charles McGee
New York City
F.M. Stanton
High Point
Thomas McPortland
F. J. Metternam
P. G
Walker Funeral Home
Mount Vernon Methodist Church
Charlotte Eddinger
Charlotte Elizabeth Conrad Eddinger
E. Dewey Eddinger
Davidson County
Henry and
Rachael Lohr Conrad
Eddinger
Holly Grove Lutheran Church
Marshall Eddinger
Charlie Kivett
Baltimore
J. C. Green and Sons Funeral Home
Rich Fork Baptist Church
J. Harvey Clark
Lester O. Roof
Speeding Truck Held Signs Against Police Pay Referendum
A truck driver in Bridgeport was stopped and cited for speeding while the vehicle displayed signs urging defeat of a referendum to boost police and fire department pay. The incident highlighted political messaging on the road and a traffic violation.
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Bridgeport
Conn
City News Briefs Install Officers At Banquet
At the Congregation Bnai Israel banquet officers for 1951 1952 were installed: President Joseph Barr honorary president Milton Silver vice president Herman Bernard honorary vice president Solomon Rebinowitz secretary Ben Herman financial secretary Jake Lamet treasurer Stanley Taylor. Center Theater kiddies to get free ice cream during Saturday morning show announced by Jack Austin manager. Fire alarms: electric motor fire at 109 W High Street 12:35 am and grass fire on W High Street 11:58 pm. Marriage licenses Harris H Norton and Madalyne E Fox of Oakhill Va. Building permits J Baldwin two six room duplexes Brockett Farm 3000 each M H Skull five room dwelling 548 E Farriss Ave 5500 Edgar Leake five room dwelling 904 Fairview Street 7000.
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Congregation Bnai Israel
Joseph Barr
Milton Silver
Herman Bernard
Solomon Rebinowitz
Ben Herman
Jake Lamet
Stanley Taylor
Center Theater
Jack Austin
Center
New York Grill
W. High Street
J. ©. Baldwin
Brockett Farm
M. HL. Skull
E. Farriss Avenue
Edgar Leake
Fairview Street
Dunning and Mooney Honored With Local Football Awards
Herman Dunning won the John Carter award as Thomasville High School’s most valuable player for the season. Wyatt Mooney received the Ben Harris trophy as Mills Home's top grid performer. The awards were presented at the Touchdown Club banquet in the Woman's Club building with Wake Forest coach Pat Preston as speaker.
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Thomasville
Herman Dunning
Wyatt Mooney
Dunning
John Carter
Mooney
Ben Harris
Mills
Woman’s Club
Pat Preston
Wake Forest
Duke
Chicago Bears
Russell van Landingham
Portrait of City Founder to be Displayed in '52
Thomasville prepares to display a portrait of John W. Thomas, founder of the city, in the city hall for the centennial year and loans it from Stuart W. Cramer Jr. of Charlotte. The portrait, a pioneer image, arrives on loan and will first be shown in the First National Bank directors room before hanging in the city hall, with Mayor W. W. Rapp arranging the loan and proposing a permanent copy.
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Thomasville
John W. Thomas
Stuart W. Cramer, Jr
Charlotte
Thomas
First National Bank Directors Room
W. W. Rapp
Bloodmobile to Visit Thomasville Friday for Donors
The American Red Cross bloodmobile comes to the old Memorial church building in Thomasville Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 150 pint quota is set, with taxi service by Thompson Auto Company available by calling 341. Drive chairman is Dave Cockman.
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Thomasville
U. S
Korea
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Old Memorial Church
Thompson Auto Company
341
Dave Cockman
Drive
Bids Submitted on 15 Road and Bridge Projects
Raleigh reports low bids on 15 road and bridge works totaling 1,783,000 for 120 miles across 15 counties. The bids run about 300,000 under engineers estimates with eight projects funded by the secondary road bond fund and one partially financed from bond money. A note on grain sorghum describes its use in making a special starch from waxy varieties.
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Raleigh
State Highway Commission
Commission
Double Duty For Local Physicians In High Point
Local doctors work double duty during the Bloodmobile visit in High Point today and tomorrow. The unit, arriving today, will be open until 5 PM. tomorrow from 10 AM to 4 PM. High Point needs 93 pints to meet the national quota as Korea’s war injuries drive urgent blood demand.
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High Point
Uit
Charlotte
Charters
Korea
Red Cross
Kris Kringle to Arrive in Thomasville Parade Night
Merchants Association Christ mas Activities committee plans a Santa float decorate at T. J. York building on Lexington. Santa arrives Friday evening at 6 p.m. joining Mills Home and Church Street School band performances, then uptown lights switch on and candy distribution to children. Local stores stay open until 8 p.m.
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Thomasville
Merchants Association
Santa Claus
T. J. York
Lexington Avenue
Santa
Charlotte
Mills Home
Church Street
Uptown
Mills
Thomasville High School
Break-In At Woodworkers Supply Steals Cash
Thieves broke into Woodworkers Supply at 1941 English Street last night, taking about $80 to $100 in cash from the office. Entrance was gained by breaking a rear door glass and lifting a night latch. Stamps valued at about $75 were left untouched, and the burglars failed to crack the safe which contained only company papers.
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English Street
A. G. Whitener
Woodworkers Supply Company
Whitener
Third Arrest Comes Out Of Ham Theft Case
Sheriffs placed a third arrest in the ham theft from W. R. Bennett of Woodbine Street. Peggy Ann Fritts, 17, faced breaking and entering and larceny and receiving charges and posted a $500 bond. John E. Fritts, 21, had earlier been charged with taking the ham from Bennett's smokehouse. James C. Whitt, 19, was charged with receiving the stolen ham.
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W. R. Bennett
Woodbine Street
Peggy Ann Fritts
John E. Fritts
Bergman
Nance
Bennett
James C. Whitt
Civitan Club hears Thomasville man talk on life abroad
CR. Van Dalen of Thomasville spoke at the High Point Civitan Club meeting about his life in South Africa and Nigeria. He described being born in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, to Dutch parents, with grandparents among early settlers, noting that natives in Nigeria are by nature very...
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CR. van Dalen
Thomasville
South Africa
Nigeria
High Point Civitan Club
van Dalen
Broemfontein
Orange Free State
Mr.Van Dalen
Enlistment Quota Set At Seven Per Day
A seven enlistments per day quota was announced for a 21 county Air Force recruiting area in eastern North Carolina. Master Sergeant Richard Burpo said no per office quota, future enlistments to be first come first served. The prior rate was about 35 daily. reason for curtailment was not given. Prospective enlistees are urged to contact the local office to join the waiting list.
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Air Force
Richard Burpo
North Carolina
Burpo
Three-Car Collision Does Nearly $800 In Damages
Local police reported three more traffic accidents bringing city total to eight since Sunday. A three car collision at Thurston and Elm around 1 PM caused nearly $800 in damages with a 1950 Buick driven by John Henry Bales allegedly running a stop sign and hitting a Plymouth and a Chevrolet panel truck. No injuries or charges. Other early morning crashes at nearby intersections caused minor damages totaling under $275, with no injuries. A 1946 Mercury driven by Doris Kennedy failed to stop at a stop sign on Russell Street, hitting a taxi driven by Jack Bratton. damages listed at $100 and $75 respectively. A second crash on Wrenn and Green Streets involved a 1934 Oldsmobile and a 1950 Buick with total damages around $260. No charges in those cases.
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Thurston and
Elm Streets
John Henry Bales
E. Farriss Avenue
Olene Reynolds
Boulevard
Charles I. Metters
Johnson Street
Bales
Metters
Elm Street
Doris Seward Kennedy
Trinity
S. Wrenn
Russell Streets
Doris Kennedy
Russell Street
Jack Carl Bratton
City Cab Company
Wrenn
Kennedy
E. Green
Silas S. Brown
W. Russell
Rufus EF. Laws
Barbee Street
Brown
Thirteen Criminal Cases Are Tried In Local Court
Local Municipal Court wrapped a November jury term with thirteen criminal cases heard. City Manager T E Hinson, ill at home, showing improvement and expected back Monday. Notable verdicts include a six month sentence for a tampering with a motor vehicle conviction and fines for drunk driving, reckless driving, and prohibition violations. Several cases ended with not guilty or suspensions and costs. The town is noted to contain 25 percent of all grade A soil in the United States.
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T. E. Hinson
Hinson
Guyer Street
Archie Myatt
Charlie Leonard
Guyer
Frederick B. Glaesner
Sherrod Street
Glaesner
Allen Abney
Fred Dixon
Leonard Street
Sarah Hollifield
Hobart
Essie D. Bray
Winston-Salem
Marshall Crawford
L. Saferight
Joseph O. Witcher
Harrison Winslow
Willie Saunders
Town
The
United States
AB Club Announces Two Speakers for Early 1952
The American Business Club will host two guest artists at High Point Senior High School Auditorium. On January 10 Franz J. Polgar the hypnotist will perform mystifying feats and memory stunts. On February 20 Basil Rathborne the actor will discuss acting experiences and present literary excerpts. Tickets available at Security National Bank Perkinson's Jewelry Store or from club members.
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High Point
American Business Club
Life
Look
the Saturday
Evening Post
Franz J. Polger
Polgar
Basil Rathborne
Sherlock Holmes
High Point Senior High
Security National Bank
Perkinson's
Eight Names Remain On Chamber Director's List
Initial ballots have been counted for electing eight directors from a 16 member list for the High Point Chamber of Commerce. The Election Committee led by W. B. Harris announces the roster from which eight will be chosen in ballots mailed by December 4, listing Lynwood Smith Henry Foscoe Dale Montgomery L Paul Angle William Tomlinson M Z Ferkinson Vance Kester Edgar Hartley and others.
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High Point Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Harris
H. R. Pancoast
Charles Lee Amos
J. Roscoe Adams
James S. Conrad
Chamber of Commerce
Lynwood Smith
Henry A.foscoe
Dale Montgomery
Club discussed sponsoring April High Point circus
In a business session the Program heard project chairman J. C. R McAllister outline committee findings on club sponsorship of a circus planned to show in High Point in April. A vote was taken and the majority favored adoption.
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J. C. R McAllister
High Point
Man Arrested After Entering Local Residence
James Snider twenty one of 338 Ennis Street is jailed under one thousand dollar bond after yesterday’s burglary charge for breaking into the home of Ola Richardson at 316 Centennial Avenue and taking a radio valued at the time.
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Man
James Snider
Ennis Street
Ola Richardson
Centennial Avenue
Baltimore to be recommissioned at Puget Sound
In Bremerton Washington the heavy cruiser USS Baltimore will be recommissioned today at the Puget Sound Navy Yard. Captain E L Tedder of Shelby North Carolina will assume command of the ship which spent nearly five years in mothballs.
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Bremerton
Wash
Baltimore
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Navy
E.L. Tedder
Shelby
N.C
Fountain pen valued at A hearin set for November 30
A fountain pen valued at A hearin has been set for November 30 in Municipal court.
New innerspring mattresses promise deep sleep
A local ad proclaims innerspring mattresses ease fatigue and provide deep relaxing sleep, comparing rest to spending a dollar in a night club and inviting readers to check out the product.
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Mrs
Daisy McGee
City News Briefs
Harris H. Norton and
Madalyne E. Fox
Oakhill, Va
Kris Kringle
Civitans
Ing Office
Christmas Hilliard & Son Pioneer Jewelers
W. Mary Si
AB Club
Chamber
Chicago
St. Joseph
TEL
Independent Oil CO
J. D. Rike
J. D. Rike & Son
Main ST
Shelby Man
Sheroff Oil Company
Southern Ave Richfield Products
SU Offensive
Mdi
Huffman Paint CO
Washington ST
Wrlwood
Hannah
E. Washington ST
N. C
Rewick
Ea x Fee
Oscar Mayer
Fleetwood
YELLO
Elio
Acaron
P Dogwood Design
CROWN
Aagee Et
Ben’s
Peg
White House Coffee
Home Service Stores
North Main Street
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