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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1955

Page

2

Beauty shop operator slain in Minnesota stabbing incident

Mary F. Pierson, 34, was beaten and stabbed 50 to 60 times in her St. Paul home. Police held her husband Allen Pierson, 37, who admitted grappling with her and "blacking out." Their son Joseph Wynkoop, 9, aided by notifying a neighbor after attempting to call relatives.

Joseph Wynkoop Allen Pierson Joseph ST. Paul Minn Louis Berg Mary F. Pierson Ethan Allen Pierson

Weed Price Averages Hit Season High Across Eastern Belts

The Federal-State Market News Service reports price averages rose to a season high on the Eastern and Middle belts for flue cured tobacco, with heavy sales and improving quality. Old Belt activity remained steady with modest gains, and deliveries to the Flue Cured Stabilization Corp. varied by belt. For the season, Virginia and North Carolina totals show substantial sales and average prices around $52. The report notes government loan deliveries constitute a portion of weekly and season sales.

Associated Press North Carolina Middle Belts Virginia-North Carolina Federal-State Market News Service Middle Belt Old Belt

Pakistan Mine Sweeper Visits San Diego Navy Training

The Pakistan Navy ship Muhafiz arrived for American Navy training as interpreters were sought. Commander Mak Lodi said the crew speaks English and looked forward to visiting the community. A related interview noted tensions within the skipper's family and his subsequent detention without charges.

San Diego Calif Pacific Fleet Training Command Muhafiz Cmdr Mak Lodi

Rain Forecast Across Several Regions Sunday

The Weather Bureau predicts rain Sunday for Florida, southeastern Alabama, northern North Dakota, northern Arizona and the northern Rockies to the Pacific coast. Warmer conditions are expected from the Appalachians to the western Great Lakes and the Mississippi Valley. Cooler temperatures are foreseen in the northern Plains, central Rockies and parts of California.

Weather Bureau Florida Alabama Nothern North Dakota Arizona Rockies Pacific Coast Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Southern Plains Plains Central California

Fatal October Influence Hits North Carolina Roads

Early October toll climbs with 36 killed in Tar Heel traffic in the first week. Key fatalities include a six‑dead Zebulon wreck, three High Point pedestrians, two Fort Bragg soldiers near Henderson, a Camp Lejeune man, and a Cameron Ft. Bragg soldier among others. Wake County sees surge. extra patrols added to curb deaths.

Associated Press North Carolina Staley Zebulon Ft. Bragg Henderson Camp Lejuene Onslow County High Point Romulus F. Russell James Banks Langley Greensboro William Arthur Davis Kenly Rt. 3 Wilson Albert C. Miller Adlee J. Miller Huntsville Ala David M. Scoglund Myron T. Scoglund Minneapolis Minn Highway Patrol Onslow Virgil A. Lemasters Camp Lejeune Lillington John D. West Cameron Rt. 4 W. Va Wake County Maj D. T. Lambert Wake Apex

Woman's Day events and community notices village news

The Woman's Fellowship of Pilgrim Congregational Church hosts Annual Woman's Day with 11 15 Morning Worship guest speaker Mrs W S McLeod and evening program led by Mrs Morrison. Numerous church groups hold meetings and services across the city including L odge and Chapter notices, club gatherings, missionary meetings, school news and YMCA programs.

Woman's Fellowship The Pilgrim Congregational Church W. S. McLeod M. L. Mayfield Ethel Ballenger Morrison W. F. Elliott Mesdames Ie Belle Gilmore Fred Dixon Dorothy Truesdale Helen Cole Edna FE. Phifer Jaunita Dannovant J. K. Williams Frances Lane J. B. Jones O. J. Carter Cleo Williamson Toussaint L'Overture Lodge Prince Hall Masons Peaceng Hiram Royal Arch Masons Pythian Temple Perry St Cyrus Commandry New York Annie McRae Chicago Lil Fannie Lassiter Lady Carter Ministers’ Wives Alliance F. O. Bass Hoover St Sarah Elliott Caeeee Methodist Church E. Forst St. Mary's Church Kearns Trinity Howard Alford A & T College Greensboro James Campbell Haywood Kearns City Federation City Federation of Clubs Elks Notic Exalted Rulers Council Elks Home East St Church of God Gurley St. Daughters Temple Daughters of Temple Themple Memorial Church First Baptist Church J. Little Monroe Brooks Memorial Church B Memorial Church Myers Ewings WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service Susie Moffitt Redding St. Fairview Nancy Sturges PTA Kirby King Meclver YWCA Carrie Brevard Hoover T William Penn Pta Industrial Social and Savings Club Virginia Mae Shaw Johnny Mae Saunders Hilltop St. L Seven Day Adventist Church School Acme Lodge Monda Odd Fellows M. 3. Davis Underhill Ave Hinson E. Washington St ST. Mark Wscs St. Mark Spiritual Holy Church of God Sherrod St Bi Reid Danville

Weather picture shows cool Saturday across regions

Temperatures ran cool from the Mississippi River eastward with 50s in the northern Great Lakes and 70s near the Gulf. Sunny spells covered the Appalachians to the Rockies and the far Southwest while northwest and upper Atlantic coastal areas saw clouds and rain. Port Angeles Washington recorded .92 inch, Tatoosh Island .73 inch, Philadelphia and Charlotte about half an inch. Dry warm southerly winds in the plains propelled merchanized activity at Rapid City.

Associated Press Appalachians Rockies Canada Gulf Atlantic Port Angeles Wash Tatoosh Island Washington Coast Philadelphia Charlotte Mississippi River Gulf Coast Plains Rapid

Sheriff Hit by Shotgun Pellets in Warrant Incident

Sheriff C. J. McDonald was struck by a dozen shotgun pellets on a Carthage porch while serving a warrant on Gentry Maxwell. Maxwell surrendered after tear gas forced him from his frame home. The sheriff, lightly injured, was treated at home. deputy A. W. Lambert and ABC agent C. A. McCallum were present.

Carthage N.C C. J. McDonald Gentry Maxwell Maxwell Moore County A. W. Lambert C. A. McCallum ABC

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Virginia Emmanuel Baptist Church Estelle Wright Windley St. Marks Church Mary Elliott Underhill Gy Caldwell T. ¥. Brincefield Y'Beberette Club Christian Educcaton Committee Daniel Brooks Helen Ashton Roberta LeGrande William Penn High School Penn Albion Millis Stadium GRACE Wrenn & Howell Sts Willie Fx-Lab Co Hill St Newark N. J Cription Guilford Optical CO N. Main St Koonts-Mcghee Drug CO S. Main ST Roar Sqar Aurkin Jules Buick Star of Stars Roadmaster Gubay Burry W. F. Mauldin, Inc High Point, N. C N. Main Sr
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