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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1952

Page

13

Heavy Punishment Given In Injured Officer Case

William Steen 21 of 329 South Wrenn Street received suspended sentences for three counts from a September 12 disturbance that injured City Policeman Clyde Rich. Resisting arrest carries eight months in a first offender camp suspended for five years with $200 to Rich plus $500 in weekly installments. disorderly conduct 30 days suspended for three years. assault 12 months suspended for five years with good behavior and no legal violations. An appeal was filed for Harris Trimnal 26 for non support, with a suspended six month road sentence conditioned on paying hospital bills and $5 weekly child support, plus a $400 bond. Other cases: W. H. Johnson 48 received multiple sentences for drunk driving and hit and run, both road terms suspended. Beatrice Walker to receive $25 in a six month sentence. Will Clifton ordered to pay $95 damages and $10 costs with a suspended 12 month term. Tommy Phillips 20 fined $15 and license revoked for 15 days.

William Steen Wrenn Street Clyde Rich Steen Rich Harris Trimnal Wise Street Edith King Long Street Trimnal W. H. Johnson Route 2 George Pierson West Green Street William Walker Beatrice Walk Will W. Clifton Winston- Salem Tommy Frank Phillips Greensboro

Local Club Presents Magician Charles Vance at High Point

Local Club brings Charles Vance the Marco Polo of Magic to High Point High School auditorium on October 30 at 8 pm under the American Business Club to aid the Girl Scout Camp Improvement Fund. Tickets from members or at the door. Vance, once protege of Great Nicola, offers new feats unseen in this country audience interaction included.

Charles Vance Marco Polo Ior High School American Business Club Vance Nicola Europe Far East Camp Forrest Tenn Harry Emerson Fosdick Riverside Church New York City

Prayer for TODAY blessing workers in Waco

A prayer asks for gratitude and blessings for all city workers including taxi drivers, trolley operators, street sweepers, and sanitation staff in Waco Texas. It credits Forrest Feezer of the First Baptist Church as the minister.

Founders Day Observed at Guilford College With Talks

Guilford College marked Founders Day celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Five Years Meeting of Friends. Dr. Clyde A. Milner delivered the principal address as discussion groups met afternoon. Clarence F E Pickett spoke at 8 p.m. on sane cae and International Arts. Local participants from High Point and Archdale attended events including a tea and Founders Hall dinner.

Guilford College Clyde A. Milner Five Years Meeting of Friends Clarence FE. Pickett American Friends Service Committee Third Ward High Point Joseph D. Cox James Mattocks Lara Carroll Cecil Haworth Horace Haworth Alice Paige White Virgil Robertson Augustine Blair Robert R. Ragan J. Elwood Cox Tom A. Sykes D. Virgil Pike Tor

Halloween Carnival Sponsored by Rotary Club This Saturday

A Rotary Club Halloween carnival offers a kiddie and pet parade at 2 p.m., a diaper derby and carnival from 3 to 5, and a square dance carnival at the Armory on-Street from 8 p.m. Prizes cover best decorated bicycles pets ponies and costumes. Parade forms at Church North Main Street and travels to the County Building. Entry cards or blanks must be mailed to Rotary Kiddie Parade Box 791 High Point with name address age school phone and event.

Rotary Club Armory Church North Main Street Main Street Rotary Kiddie Parade High Point

Registration Party Slated By Republicans

Local Republican headquarters will host a registration party Friday night from 7 to 10 with band music refreshments and registration aid. Rufus Hayworth says transport to registration places will be provided Saturday and during election week. The headquarters at Hamilton and Commerce will stay open nightly to 9:30 and offer voting and registration information campaign materials and help contacting registrars.

Rufus Hayworth Township GO Hayworth Republican Executive Committee GOP Hamilton and Commerce Streets

Two Speakers Set for Design Class at Junior High

Martine Barker and Theo Redman will address the Arts and Crafts Workshop interior design class tomorrow night at the Junior High School. Barker will cover coordination of color design and Redman will discuss trends accessories and using traditional and modern furniture. The session begins at 7 30 p m.

Martine Barker Theo Redman Arts and Crafts Workshop Barker Ak Miss Redman

Jamestown PTA To Meet Tomorrow Evening

Jamestown Parent Teachers Association will hold a meeting tomorrow at 7 45 PM in the school auditorium. A civil defense program is planned and full attendance is urged by organizers.

Jamestown Parent-Teachers Association

Minor Fires Cause Little Damage in City

Two fires in the city caused only minor damage. At 755 East Waon Street a motor short sparked insulation in a blower chamber around 12:50 a.m. Nothing serious was reported at Samuel Hyman Jewelry. A 7:45 a.m. blaze at 206 East Russell Street flooded an oil chamber in a circulator with no damage. A Hillcrest Drive leave gathering truck fire was extinguished with leaves drowned into the container.

Rev J. J. Patterson East Waon Street Samuel Hyman East Russell Street Hillcrest Drive George Dean Public Works

Driverless Car Crashes After Mooring Malfunction

A driverless car slipped its moorings and rolled across Dalton Street, hitting a parked vehicle and causing about $200 in damage to both cars. Carl G. Walker of Trinity was cited for improper parking. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in the 000 block, near Ott Marsh of 1550 England Street.

Carl G. Walker Trinity Dalton Street Ott Marsh Walker

Optimist Club Show Closes Fundraiser With Two Day Talent Night

The first night of the two day Trippin Around talent show drew an appreciative local audience as the Optimist Club wrapped up its drive for a Little League Baseball Park funds. Notable appearances included Dr. J B Hensley Mrs. Charlotte Guy and Mary Lou Culler with dance acts by square dancers from the High Point Recreation Center and Adams Dance Studio.

Girlies All Men L. G. Harrison Bill Currie Ken Litton Slim Jensen J. B. Hensley Charlotte Guy Bob Mendenhall Jack Burris, Jr Mary Lou Culler John Mary Doe Hensley Guy High Point Recreation Center Adams Dance Studio Bill Collins High Point College Max Meeks Frank Lambeth Warren Parris Conrad West Barbara George Pat Johnston Martha Rogers Greensboro

Boy Shot At Western Auto Store Leaves School Aim Uncertain

Thomasville police report 16 year old John Warner was shot in the chest at the Western Auto Store on Main Street. condition unchanged, still hopeful to return to school. Police say the act was personal safety related. weapon belonged to the store manager and was removed from company files.

Thomasville Paul M. Shore John Warner Barnwell Street Western Auto Store Main Street Shore Warner

Umstead Address to Be Re aired on WMFR Tonight

A rebroadcast of gubernatorial candidate William Umstead's Burlington speech from October 15 will air tonight at 9 30 over Radio WMFR. Dave Neill announced the program as a major address by local Democrats before the Sixth Congressional District Committee.

William Umstead WMFR Dave Neill

Thomasville Guard Unit Signs Up for Reorganization

Thomasville National Guard unit members sign up as the Battery B of the 540th Field Artillery Battalion reorganization proceeds. The unit cannot reactivate until it secures a meeting place and rents, with November 3 as the rent-authorization date. Until then, 34 members meet in High Point and other areas, with credit given for time served.

Thomasville National Guard Joe Lloyd 540Th Field Artillery Batallion Thomasville Guard High Point Army Fort Bragg Korea Lloyd

Youth Is Injured In Grid Practice

Elbert Kennedy of Route 3 Thomasville sustained a leg injury during a school practice on the grounds. He was transported by Green Funeral Home ambulance to the hospital, treated for a leg injury, and released Monday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy, noted.

Thomasville Elbert Kennedy John Kenn Route 3 John Green Funeral Home

Employment Upward Trend Continues in High Point

Ralph E. Miller, mayor of the Employment Security Commission office, reports September total area employment 3.23 percent above July with a forecast of leveling off through December and January. Manufacturing shows solid gains in furniture and textiles, while non manufacturing boosts retail general merchandise and government sectors. Unemployment fell from August by nearly 14 percent. in migrants from eastern Tennessee are rising. demand for clerks, upholsterers, and hosiery workers remains high.

Ralph E. Miller Employment Security Commission Office Miller ESC Emer Tennessee

Straw Vote in West End Shows Eisenhower Ahead

West End business community polls on the presidential race with 638 votes for Eisenhower and 20 for Stevenson. Poll conducted nonpartisan among Melrose Hosiery West End workers and area businesses with results counted after two days of voting.

West End Eisenhower English Street High Point Melrose Hosiery Mill W. S. Halstead Hower Stevenson Melrose Esso Bargain Furniture Company Weisener Gene’s K and H Wilson's Standard Cafe Standard Barber Shop Anderson’s Drug Store West End Cafe Turpin Electric King’s Drugs Alman-Bass Furniture Company

Who Can Vote in Guilford County in 1952

Information prepared by John Haworth on voting qualifications registration and absentee ballots for Guilford County voters. Details include age literacy residence duration and precinct transfers rules and where to register in High Point and Greensboro with contact instructions and eligibility for service members.

John Haworth High Point County Board of Elections Haworth Elections Board United States North Carolina Guilford County Guilford Fens

Thomasville Registration Seen Heavy Yet Normal Increases

Thomasville voters report registration remains heavy but on a normal pace with a GOP lead in new registrants. Precincts Pilot Amazon Mills Kern Street Carmall Street show Republicans outpacing Democrats two to one or more among new registrants. County officials expect Saturday to draw the largest turnout as the November 4 election nears.

Woman's Club Thomasville Pilot Amazon Mills Matline Kern Street Carmall Street Henry Early

Thomas Robinson Dies In Hospital

Thomas Robinson 58 World War I veteran died in a local hospital at 4 am after five months of declining health. Born May 12 1894 in Williamsburg County South Carolina he came to High Point nine years ago from Randleman. He survived by Bell Hamill one and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday at 2 30 pm from a church near Green Street with Rev W L Smith, burial in church cemetery.

Thomas Robinson Williamsburg County Charlie A Carrie Ridgeway Robinson High Point Randleman Friendly Baptist Recree Sa Dence West Green Street W. L. Smith The Friendly

Rotary District Governor Visits Local Rotary Club

Rotary District Governor E. W. Freeze Jr visits the High Point club for his annual district tour meeting President Howard Pancoast Secretary Ernest McCall and other officers to discuss administration and service. Freeze is a Commonwealth Hosiery Mills officer and Rotary member from Ranchowenge.

Rotary Club High Point E. W. Freeze, Jr Rotary International Howard Pancoast Ernest McCall Freeze Commonwealth Hosiery Mills Ranchowen Gee Rotary Clan Wes Ust Geognapenen

Building permits issued for two five room dwellings

G. F. Duggins received a permit for a five room dwelling on Hines Street valued at about 5200 dollars. G. H. Mathis obtained a permit for a five room dwelling on King Street valued at about 6000 dollars.

G. F. Duggins Hines Street Tate G. H. Mathis King Street

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