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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1953
Page
2
A Stokes County Superior Court jury found Bullins guilty of manslaughter in the death of James William Murray on July 10. Pat Vernon testified that the stabbing followed a night of drinking.
In Raleigh the squirrel, bear, wild boar and ruffed grouse seasons opened with various limits. Squirrels are legal in 45 eastern counties with eight per day and 16 in possession. Bear and deer seasons run statewide with local exceptions. Wild boar starts mountain region through Jan 1. Opossum and raccoon seasons span most counties to Feb 15.
Gov Gillette, executive director of the State Ports Authority, said the Navy would station baby aircraft carriers at Morehead City if the channel depth reaches 35 feet. He noted current tides delay fully loaded oil tankers crossing the Beaufort Inlet bar and criticized an Army survey favoring 30 to 32 feet rather than 35. In Morganton, NC, the Republican Women federation heard of president Millard Teague’s resignation as she retires from politics. a successor could be chosen at a Charlotte meeting next month.
The 1954 meeting of the Women of the Presbyterian Church of North Carolina will be held in Fayetteville. The group selected the site yesterday as the annual meeting here closed. New officers elected include Mrs. S. C. Farrior of Concord world missions chairman and Mrs. F. W. Sarles of Greensboro secretary.
The 47th annual North Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association meeting runs two days at Pinehurst. An executive session tonight will hear committee reports and elect officers and directors. E N Brower is expected to become president. Senator Alton Lennon and Dr Kenneth McFarland will address a general session tomorrow. The association’s president is H K Hallett.
New York shares rose broadly with gains in motors, steels, and rails amid active trading. Oil, copper, chemicals, airlines, aircraft, and rubber stocks led advances as traffic included an extra dividend by Louisville & Nashville and plans for higher regular dividends from Gillette.
Smith, the oldest city employee in continuous service at Pittsburgh, observed his 85th birthday yesterday while working in the law department. When asked about celebration he said he would prefer home and rest after his long service.
Marshall Michigan Atty H C Winsor peered from his first floor office when a car driven by Mrs Clara Bonnell age 55 crashed through the front wall. No injuries reported and no further details given.
The British detonated a small atomic device at the Woomera range in South Australia today. Observers estimated a smaller blast than Britain’s first test a year ago, with a large mushroom cloud and little crater visible from the air. Australian leaders called for an international ban on atomic weapons and Prime Minister Menzies pledged to push for a strict system of control and inspection.
McCarthy reports a scientist friend of Julius Rosenberg admitted taking home 43 secret documents in 1946 to study his work. He says top secret radar files and other materials were found in Berlin, while Army agents recovered the 43 documents from the scientist’s home that year.
Two Franklin County men died when their car overturned on a rural road near Spring Hope. Gerald Lee Beddingfield 27 and Harold Roberson 31, both of Spring Hope Rt. 3, were killed. Wingfield, a Korean War veteran discharged in September after two years service, was the driver.
Gov. Herman Talmadge threatens to revoke city charters of speed trap towns after the American Automobile Association reports Georgia leads in driver complaints. The warning follows a pattern of measures to curb tactics that target motorists.
Federal narcotics agents arrested 56 people in pre-dawn raids in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Over 100 agents took part in a tightly guarded operation, with suspects questioned and booked at Hunt Armory. Harper and his wife were arrested at the Greater Pittsburgh Airport after a test buy. bond set at 10,000.
Warren Godwin received a permit for a six room residence on Wendover Street with an estimated cost of 7000 dollars. Mrs J H Kalte obtained a permit to add storage space at 121 Hilton Street with an estimated cost of 1800 dollars.
Probation was refused today for 19 year old Jerry Allred of 610 Baker Rd following a last week larceny conviction in Municipal Court for taking $35 from an employee at a local beauty shop. Judge Archie Myatt ordered six months at first offender's camp unless the probation officer finds him worthy of probation after further review.
Reports from the armistice period describe Reneged promises and delays as POWs in India held for repatriation near 23 Americans and 335 Koreans. Thimayya cites interviews ending December 23 while U N and MRC navigate civilian status if political talks fail. Red accusations of 466 secret agents surface at MAC meetings.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in High Point and Jamestown Townships. Transfers include Witts Sparks to John D. Weisner. T. G. Felts to W. W. Atkinson. Harrell L. Sink to Aline L. Bead and Emma L. Watkins. A F Crater to Guilford M. Cargal. J. L. Tedder to G. G. Russell. J. Johnson lands in several tracts. and others involving Northwood Acres and Riverside Park Development.
The IRS reportsa door-to-door check campaign in the island area yielding $12,000 during the first week. Agents made 1,763 calls across Washington Ohio and Montgomery and Prince George counties last week.
News items edited by Mrs. L. E. McDonnell for Sunday edition. Missionary Circle No 2 meets at Mrs Lillie Mae Allen 1205%2 Furlough St. Professional Mens Club year begins with T W Hughes hosting on 4th St. Committee chairs listed. Garden Club meets at Mrs Oecie Lee Foust 213 Hoskins St. Prayer Band meets at Rosetta Baldwin 1408 Olga A Revival begins at First Baptist Church with 730 pm services. William Penn High vs Lexington tonight at Albion Millis Stadium. Willie Brower of Toledo Blade visits home at 218 Underhill. Alpha Art Club meets at Mrs E G Hughes 316 Fourth St.
Low tonight 52 degrees, high tomorrow 79. Today's high 77 and overnight low 56. Sunset today 5 45 p m, sunrise tomorrow 6 27 a m. Clearing and warmer conditions expected.
The Senior Citizens Club formed by the recreation department plans weekly meetings each Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the Civic Center. Charter members outline arts and crafts classes a county tour and in club facilities games. Anyone wishing to join is invited to attend.
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