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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1960

Page

9

Bottles Used In Assaults Land Two Men In Court

Broken wine bottles served as the weapon in two assaults. Lindsay Hunt 65 of Wall Street and Ray Scott 28 of Smith Street were charged with assault with a deadly weapon after White of Vall Street received an eight inch cut near his left eye. Scott also faced a final charge for throwing trash on the street. Bonds posted. Driving violations followed with Fisher posting 300 and Cannon 350 for Municipal Court dates. Williams faced larceny charges and $50 bond.

Lindsay Hunt Wall Street Ray Scott Smith Street Hunt Thelmore White Vall Street White Memorial Hospital Scott South Street Homer Allen Allen Wayne H. Williams S. Main Street Williams

Smoke Fells 12 Subway Commuters at Boston South Station

AP reports a transformer fire filled South Station with smoke as a packed subway train arrived, felling about a dozen commuters. Ten hospitalized. others treated at the scene. Police closed five streets into Dewey Square as extra patrols arrived and officials managed a long transit tieup.

Boston South Station Metropolitan Transit Dewey Square James J. Hinchey Metropolitan Transit Authority

Prank Sighting At Governor's Mansion Not For Sale

For sale signs appeared on the lawn of a stately Des Moines residence but state officials said the Governor's Mansion is not for sale.

Des Moines

Prayer for God’s guidance on seedtime and harvest

A short prayer by Scott Brenner of Christ United Presbyterian Church Carnegie Pennsylvania asking for divine order of seedtime and harvest to focus thoughts on God and neighbor and to follow Jesus Christ in love and service.

Jesus Christ Lord Scott Brenner Carnegie, Pa Christ United Presbyterian Church

Car Theft Hearing Postponed in Winston-Salem

Trial for George William Hutchens Jr of High Point was continued to October 27 in municipal court on larceny of an automobile. James Edgar Lane of Woodridge Avenue was questioned and released. police tracing a Thunderbird and a stolen Chevrolet tied to the case.

Winston-Salem George William Hutchens Jr High Point Young Hutchens James Edgar Lane Woodridge Avenue Louis Stabler Jr Queen Street Lane Hutchens

Residence on Wallburg Site Sold

In Wallburg bidding for the house on the Wallburg School campus F R Motsinger was high bidder with a bid of 5100 dollars. The old residence, built for the vocational agriculture instructor, is no longer needed after consolidation into Ledford High School.

Wallburg F. R. Motsinger Lawson Stadehemete Wallburg High School Hasty High Schools Ledford High School County School Board Waliburg Brown Motsinger

Fair Grove Tops 4-H Development Campaign Quota

Fair Grove became the second Davidson County community to oversubscribe its $200 quota by $25 for the county 4-H Club Development Campaign. Local leadership included Robert Ward and Mrs Lawrence Alexander with the Lions Club Home Demonstration and 4-H groups contributing.

Thomasville Fair Grove Davidson County Lions Club Home Demonstration Club Robert Ward Lawrence Alexander

Methodist Men Plan First Supper Meeting at St Timothy Church

The newly organized Methodist Men’s Club of St Timothy Church will hold its first supper at 6 30 p m tomorrow. The church is located on Nathan Hunt Drive.

Methodist Men's Club of St. Timothy Methodist Church Nathan Hunt Drive

Four Drivers Charged After Weekend Wrecks

Eight cars were damaged in four weekend accidents with no injuries. Joan Ann Schneider, Jesse L. Jester, Gilbert N. Turner, Nancy Carol Gossett, John Lundar Saferight, Monroe Jackson Hall, Annie King Doss and Luther Wilson Robbins were involved. charges included improper pass left turn and improper turn. total damage estimated over $1,000.

Joan Ann Schneider Westover Ave Schneider N. Main Street E. Homestead Ave Jesse L. Jester E. Commerce Street E. Homestead Jester W. Green and Dalton Streets John Lundar Saferight Chestnut Street W. Green Street Dalton Street Monroe Jackson Hall Cotton Grove Road W. Greer Street Saferight Hall Safewright Tate and Wise Streets Annie King Doss S. Main Street Wise Street Tate Street Luther Wilson Robbins Rt. 3 Thomasville Robbins Doss

Young Attends Odd Fellows Convention in California

J. R. Young returned to High Point after attending the world convention of the International Order of Odd Fellows in Long Beach California. He served as official North Carolina representative and toured the West and parts of Mexico visiting relatives and friends.

J. R. Young High Point International Order of Odd Fellows Long Beach Calif Young North Carolina West Mexico

Cancer Society Office Closed For Week

Due to an emergency the local office of the American Cancer Society will be closed this week. Regular hours resume Monday Oct 17. Bandage requests may be made to the County Health Dept at 888 6411.

The American Cancer Society Imade County Health Dept

Revival Services At Church Of Jesus On Mendenhall Road

Revival services will be conducted nightly at 7 30 this week at Church of Jesus on Mendenhall Road. Rev James Gable and Rev Jasper Herdman will preach.

Church of Jesus Mendenhall Road James Gable Jasper Herdman

Dangers Of Fire In Churches Cited

Reverend Woodrow W. Robbins warns churches face high fire risk despite improvements. Fire prevention steps include regular safety checks on heating, wiring, fuel storage, and kitchen equipment. He urges electric candles, fire drills, and department supervision to reduce losses.

Woodrow W. Robbins Robbins Lexington Avenue Baptist Church Chamber of Commerce Federation of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Fire Department

Building permits rise as new homes planned in High Point district

Last week eight residential permits were issued totaling 59 000 with several new houses planned. J Robert Conner receives permits for 909 Gurley St 1619 1621 and 1623 Lark St and Donald Setleff for 2103 Orville Dr. Noah Lambert and J E Holton Jr also secure permits. Repair permits bring the weekly total to 100 767.

High Point Gurley St J. Robert Conner Larkin St J. E. Holton Jr Central Boulevard Orville Dr Donald Setleff

Stolen Vehicle Recovered by Police Over Weekend

Police recovered a car stolen Friday night from Panner E. Nelson of High Point College. The vehicle, found Sunday on W Green Street, was returned to Nelson. A separate coin machine theft at Econ O Wash on Hoover Street netted about $20. John W Richardson’s Dept Store car hubcap was stolen in a parking lot.

Simoe Investige Panner E. Nelson High Point College W. Green Street Nelson Wendell Street Hoover Street John W. Richardson Richardson Dept

Guilford Superior Court Opens With High Point Docket

A two week Guilford Superior Court session begins in Greensboro featuring High Point civil and criminal cases. Westwood Lumber Co. sues Redwood Furniture Co. for 10118.29 for materials. The case is set for hearing tomorrow. James C. Gatewood of High Point faces trial for drunk driving.

Greensboro Guilford Superior Court High Point Westwood Lumber Co Redwood Furniture Co James C. Gatewood

Johnson launches whistle-stop tour through North Carolina

Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird led a Democratic entourage through North Carolina on day one of a week long Deep South tour. The group planned 19 appearances in eight states with stops from Greensboro to Charlotte while Johnson urged unity and addressed local leaders aboard the LBJ Special.

Lyndon B. Johnson Lady Bird North Carolina South Johnson Hunting Draped Southern Railway Station Ed Kemp Jess Washburn Washburn California Piedmont Luther Hodges George Smathers Florida Buford Ellington Tennessee W. F. Mauldin Greensboro High Point Texas Carolinas Virginia Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana LBJ North Carolina Piedmont South Carolina Kennedy Columbia S.C Harry Truman Henry Cabbot Lodge Washington, D. C Culpeper Orange Charlottesville Lynchburg Danville Gov. Hodges Sen B. Everett Jordan Reidsville Thomasville Lexington Salisbury Kannapolis Charlotte Carolina League of Municipalities Gastonia Union Station N. C New Orleans Lady Bird Johnson Capitol Hill Texas State Society of Washington

Drexel Plans Reorganization To Form Drexel Enterprises Inc

Drexel Furniture Company announced a plan to reorganize by creating Drexel Enterprises Inc as a parent company for Drexel and its affiliates Heritage and Morganton. Heritage and Morganton would operate as divisions, preserving brand names and independence of production and sales. A stockholders meeting is set for November 1 to approve the name change.

Drexel Furniture Company Drexel Enterprises, Inc Drexel America Heritage Furniture Company High Point Morganton Furniture Company Robert O. Huffman Heritage Morganton Furniture Huffman Heritage and Morganton Companies Coronation Morganton Marion Kingstree S. C Heritage Furniture Mocksville Terprises Elliott*Wood Heritage Furniture, Inc

Unwanted Shed Fire Fails to Stop Locals Cold

Firemen answered two calls yesterday. At 5:07 a.m. they reported a one story frame storage shed on Elder Road owned by W. S. Smith burning after nests were set alight. Firemen blamed the blaze on the nests and noted access problems. The shed burned itself out. A flooded oil furnace caused the second call from 1925 Delk Drive at 6:05 a.m.

Elder Road W. S. Smith Smith Delk Dr

Chair City To Greet Johnson

Sen. Lyndon Johnson schedules a whistle stop in Thomasville to address supporters from a midtrain car near Salem Street crossing if allowed by schedule. Mayor Handley and other local leaders accompany Johnson and his wife Lady Bird as the train stops in town.

Thomasville Lyndon Johnson Texas Salem Street High Point Johnson George L. Handley Russell F. van Landingham Democratic Party Sen. Johnson Lady Bird

Gray Weather To Come To End

Forecast calls for fair and mild conditions over the next two days. Today's high near 75 with a 55 degree low tonight. Tomorrow's high around 77 and Wednesday looks likewise pleasant. Last night’s low was 59 and yesterday’s high 65.

Precinct Rally Set By Demos In Chair City

Fifth precinct Democrats prepare a 7 30 p m fish fry and rally at the Jaycee picnic shelter Memorial Park in THOMASVILLE. Judge L Roy Hughes of Recorder's Court will address the event and Mrs James Carpenter leads the precinct campaign efforts inviting all Democrats and their families.

Thomasville Memorial Park James Carpenter L. Roy Hughes Recorder's Court Here Carpenter

Firemen Answer Pair Of Calls In Thomasville

Thomasville firefighters answered two calls in a short span. The first occurred Saturday at 4 09 p m in an outbuilding at 602 Concord Street owned by Ben Groves. The second came at 1 43 a m Sunday involving a furnace blower motor in the home of W F Burton at 507 High Street. no major damage reported.

Thomasville Concord St Ben Groves W. F. Burton High St

Soviet Union Recognizes Mali Republic and Senegal

The Soviet Union recognized both the Mali Republic and the Republic of Senegal. Premier Khrushchev sent greetings and offered to establish diplomatic relations and exchange missions with the former French African territories.

London Soviet Union Mali Republic of Senegal Boa Radio Khrushchev

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Subway Lindsay Moore David Cox Methodist Men’s Club Old Winston Road Highway 311 Gilbert N. Turner Nancy Caroll Gossett Rt. 1 Gossett Ner Winston Road Odd Fellows’ Convention Cs Nak Highway 68 Garden Road Deep River Noah Lambert Larkin Drexel’s Elliott ‘'S. Wood G. Maurice Hill Robert K Connelly Rhett Ball Pres Chair City Demos
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