Trial deliberations in fatal 1933 shooting of Sturdivant
In a murder case in which Jasper Sturdivant is dead the defense argues self defense while Williams claims Sturdivant cursed and assaulted him. Witnesses describe a struggle and a fatal shot as the jury weighs whether the 1933 Baptist Bottom killing was justifiable. Medical examiners discuss potential gunshot analysis as the trial unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Wilco Bryant
Baptist Bottom
Sturdi Vant
Sturdivant
George Ettson Faces Driving Drunk Charge
George Ettson, 41, of Memorial Park Drive, faces a driving drunk charge in Recorder's Court after a traffic mishap on Forsyth. He allegedly turned left in front of Hal F. Parrish’s motorcycle, causing the collision. No injuries were reported. Ettson was released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
George Ettson
Memorial Park Drive
Recorder's Court
Forsyth
Hal F. Parrish
Ettson
William M. Scots
Winston-Salem
West Main Street
Surprise sale opens first legal liquor in Winston-Salem
In a surprise move today the first legal liquor in 43 years went on sale at 12 15 p m. The ABC stores had not been expected to open for several days leading to a sudden early start at the Winston-Salem outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Winston- Salem
ABC
No Prospects For Rain Today
Weather forecast from the Friendship Weather Bureau notes cloudy skies with a slight chance of light showers this afternoon or tonight. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy and warmer with a high near 79 degrees, while today’s high reaches 76 and the low around 58 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Molen
Friendship Weather Bureau
Schoolboy Injured In Accident On Montlieu Avenue
A seven year old schoolboy, Richard Fisher Wood, was injured when his bicycle hit the rear of a car driven by Rosa M. Pruette on Montlieu Avenue. Police said the boy was in a blind spot and could not be seen. The injuries were not serious and the driver was cleared of blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montlieu Avenue
Richard Fisher Wood
Aces
Rosalie M. Pruette
Permit Issued for Dr Jack Shee Building on Jones Street
Permit to build issued today at City Building to Dr Jack W Shee for a dwelling on Jones Street. Inspector J P Jones reports the estimated cost at 18400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Building
J. P. Jones
Jack W. Shee
Jones Street
Snow Corporation filed in Raleigh for brokerage firm
Certificates of incorporation filed today in the office of Secretary of State Thad Eure in Raleigh named The Snow Corporation of High Point a general brokerage and financial business with authorized capital stock $250 000 and subscribed stock $3 by Edgar Snow Carmen Oakes and D C MacRae all of High Point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Eure
Raleigh
Snow Corporation
High Point
Edgar Snow
Carmen Oakes
D. C. MacRae
Funeral Rites For Child Of Witcher Family
Funeral services for Sandra Diane Witcher two were held at Springfield Friends Meeting House Monday afternoon at 4 o clock led by Rev Haworth of Central Friends Meeting. Burial followed in Floral Garden Park cemetery with pallbearers John Purcelle Finch Kearns Claude Hamlin Eugene Canipe. A mixed quartet sang Does Jesus Care and Asleep In Jesus during the service. Sent Diane daughter of W H and Ida Kidd Witcher of 208 Spyingfield Tea Road died at Hi Point Memorial hospital Sunday at noon after a short illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Dilane Witcher
Springfield
James Mattocks
Jesus
Sento Diane
W. H Ida Kidd Witcher
Spyinefield Tea Road
Hi Point Memorial Hospital
Billy Graham draws 76 100 in Greensboro crusade week
Evangelist Billy Graham reports a first week attendance of 76 100 at the Greater Greensboro Evangelistic Crusade in a wooden tabernacle. Crowds averaged 9 512 nightly, with a Sunday total of 14 000 breaking local records as 4 000 more listened outside and around the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Billy Graham
Tabernacle
Jolson Tribute to Air on WHPE-FM Tonight
WHPE-FM airs a 9 30 tribute from the Liberty Broadcasting System on the first anniversary of Al Jolson’s death. Cantor Crosby Hope Jes sel and other stars pay homage as the program survey spans Jolson’s 50 year career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whpe-Fm
al Jolson
Liberty Broadcasting System
Eddie Cantor
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
George Jessel
Crowds Turned Away From Grounds Amid Crusade Plans
Police and crusade officials estimated many hundreds were turned away unable to gain access to the grounds without a meeting held last night since Monday was a rest day for Mr. Graham and his associates. A meeting is scheduled tonight at the Fairgrounds at 7 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusade
Graham
Fairgrounds
Wells Near High Point Drying Up Across North Carolina
Water shortages spread through multiple communities as three foot drops in lake levels and drying private wells affect Archdale Trinity and surrounding farms. Officials warn drought began last winter with some relief possible if heavy regular rains arrive in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Point
Meliam Stronach Stronach
Stronach
Archdale
Guil-Rand Fire Protective Association
Fire Department
Trinity
Molen
Jack Frost
Eight Months Given Man In Larceny Case
Judgment in Recorder's Court finds Ray Martin of Winston-Salem Route 5 guilty of larceny and auto battery receiving. He receives eight months on probation terms and costs. A. O. Spainhour Jr. of 311 Kinney pays $10 and costs. T. Hines Hall Route 2 has reckless driving case dismissed. James Pharis of 720 Kahler faces charges for carrying a concealed weapon. pistol to be sold after confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Ray Martin
Winston-Salem
Suson
Spainhour, Jr
Kinney
Ing
T. Hines Hall
James Pharis
Kahler
Wildlife Club Dinner Meeting Set for Wednesday
High Point's Wildlife Club will hold a barbecue dinner meeting Wednesday at 2 PM at Dr. Walk up McCain's cabin. Preceding the meal, fly casting and trapshooting contests will award prizes to event winners. Directions to the cabin are provided with signs for traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Wildlife Club
Walkup McCain
The
Prospect Street
Mendenhall Farm
More Than 200 Methodists Attend Training School Opener
Over 200 Methodists from High Point and nearby towns attended the opening of the Methodist Training School at Wesley Memorial Church. Fourteen churches were represented as the staff, including Kate Crowell, P M Camack, Walter R Thompson and others, were introduced by King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Methodist Training School
Wesley Memorial Church
Jamestown
Oakdale
Archdale
Calvary
First
Highland
Lebanon
Lindsay Memorial
Main Street
Rankin Memorial
Sherwood Village
Ward Street
Welch Memorial
Wesley Memorial
Kale
Oeate
Carr
Charlotte
P. M. Camack
Hendersonville
Walter R. Thompson
North Carolina Christian Advocate
Marion Crag
Western North Carolina Conference
Robert H. A. Seen
St. and Church of Chattan
Tennessee
Henry Mey Johnson
Ut Education
Emory
Georgia
Johnson
Emory University
The
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Atlanta
Dock Henry Shipwash dies at 100 in High Point
Dock Henry Shipwash age 100 died at Memorial Hospital High Point Route 6 after three years of declining health and a week of critical illness. Born in Surry County he was a retired textile worker and Baptist Church member. Surviving: widow Laura M Shipwash four sons Ralph Joe Jim Roby three daughters Mrs Ralph Cockman 26 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren one great great grandchild. Funeral Wednesday at 3 pm Conrad Memorial Baptist Church conducted by Rev George Richman burial at Hill Cemetery.
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Henry Shipwash
Hi Point
Route 6
Oe Memorial Hospital
Surry County
O Baw Baptist Church
Surre Ty
Laura M. Shipwash
Ralph
Joe
Jim Anson
High Point
Roby Shipwash
Branchville
D. C
Ralph Cockman
Hill
S. C
Conrad Memorial Baptist Church
George Richman
New Recreation Director Speaks to Exchange Club
The new director of parks and recreation, D. Davis, spoke to the Hickory Exchange Club after returning from Chicago where he represented Wesley Memorial Church at the Methodist National Conference on Family Life. W. B. Stronach announced the club's recreation needs and highlighted the Hickory Exchange Festival and arts exhibits. Attendance by locals and visitors was noted, with early notices about the November napkin sale for crippled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Florida
Michigan
Yale Divinity School
Garrett Biblical Institute
Northwestern Universnary
Maryland
University of Thern California
High Point
E D. Davis
Chicago
Ilinois
Wesley Memorial Church
Methodist Church
Aswell
China
India
Hawaii
Japan
Siae
W. B. Stronach
Parks and Recreation Department
Exchange Club
R. M. Gladstone
Hickory Exchange Club
Hickory Recreation
Hickory Exchange Festival
Hickory
Catawba County
Anus
Harold Ritch
David
George Goff
Hank Jung
Greensboro Writers Plan Annual Short Story Contest
The Greensboro Writers announce an open state contest for original unpublished short stories. Members and nonmembers may submit unlimited entries but may win only one prize. Contact Contest Chairman Mrs Herbert A. Rust for details. Leaders include Mrs G R Bell president and Mrs C W Walker vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Adams
H. Hobart
High Point
Irving Coffield
Bell
Two Local Laundry Officials Attend Chicago Convention
M. A. Jones of Sunshine Laundry and Pula G. Wilson of High Point Laundry joined about 5,000 attendees at the 64th annual convention and exhibit of the American Institute of Laundering at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago. The program addressed issues facing an industry vital to military and civil defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Jones
Sunshine Laundry
Pula G. Wilson
High Point Laundry
American Institute of Laundering
National Trade Association of the Laundry Industry
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
Rumor About Jack Shelton Sweeps Town
High Point reports circulated that Jack Shelton was involved in a serious accident while en route to Fort Jackson. Later checks show Shelton is safe at home resting before his planned southbound trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Shelton
High Point
Klow
Shelton
Fort Jackson
S. C
Attem
Men In Service Highlights From Desert Rock to Korea Deployments
The High Point area notes several service members in active duty. SGT Gilbert L McPherson is among 5000 troops in Exercise Desert Rock near Las Vegas under Maj. Gen. William B. Kean. PFC Joseph L Caudle trains at Keesler AFB in Mississippi. PFC Carl V Jones has entered Base Texas, after local schooling and work. PFC Charles A Rivenbark reports to Castle AFB in California after basic at Sheppard. Pvt Fred E Myers arrives in southern Japan as a crypto operator supporting the Korean airlift. Pvt Johnnie W Rudder returns from Korea to Fort Jackson awaiting orders. SFC John A McAlister returns from Korea and awaits orders at Fort Jackson with leave at his sister’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert L. McPherson
J. R.mcginn
W. Ray Street
Las Vegas
Nev
Service
Third Corps
William B. Kean
Charles A. Rivenbark
T. Mc Tuttle
Clara Cox
Castle Afb
Calif
Charles
High Point
United States Air Force
Raleigh
Sheppard Afb
Tex
Fred E. Myers
W. Ray St
Japan
L. S. Air Force
High Point High School
Pre
Johnnie W. Rudder
United States Army
Korea
Fort Jackson
Department of the Army
Pvt
Rudder
M. 8. Hinson
Clara Cox Apartments
John A. McAlister
D. C
McAlister
Marie Carter
Briggs Avenue
Sergeant Charles A. Cashatt Sr. earns Air Force rating
SgT. Charles A. Cashatt of Jamestown has received his sergeant's rating in the Air Force. He trained in Texas and is now stationed in California with his parents listed as Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cashatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Cashatt
C. A. Cashatt
Jamestown
Air Force
Sgt. Cashatt
Texas
California
Training Begins For Local Radio Operators Recruit
PFC Whaiam F. Andrews son of Mrs Cleo Andrews of 412 N Hamilton Street has reported for training in the Radio Operators school at the Electronics Institute of the World located near Biloxi Mississippi within a few hundred feet north of the Mexican border area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Caudle
L. A. Caudle
Street
Keesler Air Force Base
Miss
Electronics Training Center
Aesan
Gulf of Mexico
Biloxi
Mississippi
Whaiam F. Andrews
Cleo Andrews
N. ‘Hamilton Street
of Mexico
PFC Jackie L Mitchell Completes Training at Shepard AFB
PFC Jackie L Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Harry Milne Route 1 completed his training program at Shepard Air Force Base Texas and is now studying radar at Keesler Field Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Jackie L. Mitchell
Harry Milne
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Keesler Field
Miss
Private Hassie Freeman completes eight weeks at Fort Jackson
PVT Hassie T Freeman son of Mr and Mrs William Freeman Route 6 High Point completed eight weeks of basic training with the 8th Infantry Division at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Freeman entered service last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassie T. Freeman
William Freeman
Route 6
High Point
8Th Infantry Division
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
Freeman
State Electrical Engineer Upholds Ruling of Motes
The State electrical engineer confirms City Inspector Motes on antenna grounding rules for teleset installations. Grounding uses copper wires No 8 for mast grounding and lead‑in arrestor, No 4 for bonding between buildings, and No 14 to a suitable electrode. avoid vent pipes and chimneys due to ice and wind load. Customers may contact Motes at City Hall for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Motes
Motes
A.W.G
City Hall
Tithing as Barrier to Socialism Urges Church Support
Charlotte businessman Jack A. Tate told the First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club that tithing is a barrier to socialism and urged a ten percent giving as a Christian duty. He noted tithing funds should aid multiple church and charitable efforts and pointed to a tithe trial period set by the Presbyterian General Assembly from September to December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack A. Tate
Charlotte
First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club
Tate
Myers Park Presbyterian Church
Queen City
H. P. Morrison
Charlotte Church
Presbyterian General Assembly
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Jolson
Trinity High School
Friendship
High Point Community Chest
John Bouldin
High Point Hospital
Guilford County
Carl V. Jones
J. W. Jones
Rt 4
Allen Jay High Se
Tomlinson Furniture Co
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