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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1953
Page
2
James A. Robbins, 30, was recaptured after escaping from a sow truck near Jamestown this morning. The second prisoner eluded officers, triggering a statewide alert as law enforcement searched the northwest city outskirts. Robbins admitted the escape was planned last night. police found personal items on him.
Two new hepatitis cases were reported to the county health department, bringing the total to 126. One case came from Route 1 Jamestown and the other from Route 4 Trinity. Authorities noted fewer new cases this week and avoided predicting future trends.
Guilford County school system enrolls 16,122 by end of first month, surpassing last year by 1,392. Superintendent E D Idol notes prior estimate of 16,000. High Point district 8,265. Greensboro 14,790 students registered.
In Beverly Hills California Mrs Babe Blum 48 sister in law of comedian Jack Benny pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace after she and two men arrested September 27 tried to force their way into a friend’s apartment. She was fined 75 dollars. The two men had previously pleaded guilty and were fined.
PROVIDENCE Rhode Island today suspended fishing in four freshwater ponds to protect stressed fish habitat. State official Edward C. Hayes Jr. cited dangerously low water levels and reports of fish scooping by trespassers as justification for the action.
Tonight's low near 46 degrees with a tomorrow high around 76. Today's high reached 74 and last night's low was 44. Sunset is at 5:95 PM and sunrise tomorrow at 6:55 AM.
Trading turns higher as oil shares lead a modest advance with gains of 1 to 2 points. Major groups like rails, steels, chemicals, motors and building materials show strength while overall activity sits near 1.34 million shares for the week. Atlantic Coast Line and Union Oil of California among notable gainers as Dow Jones quotes broad-based advance.
In Sylva North Carolina the defense paints defendant Woods as a habitual drunkard to save him from the gas chamber in the July 2 shooting of Sheriff Griffin Middleton. Witnesses testified Woods and Otto McCall were intoxicated on July 1 and 2, with Woods allegedly drunk when Middleton was killed about 1 30 p m as he walked a trail bend.
Special U S envoy Arthur Dean arrived en route to Korea to push for preliminary talks at Panmunjom, as U N Command seeks to open the conference by December 1. He said neutrals may join only if invited to the main political conference, not the preliminaries.
Jimmy Parks 26 of 240 Woodbine St convicted in Municipal Court of illegal veterinary practice and cruelty to animals. Rhonda Idol testified Parks operated on two dogs without anesthetic, tied them to a table, cut unborn puppies from abdomens, and left them untreated. Each count carried a six month suspended sentence. fines total 100 dollars. Judge Archie Myatt barred future operations without license.
The Coker College Alumnae group from Guilford Forsyth Davidson and Randolph counties will gather at the S and W Cafeteria in Greensboro at 12 30 tomorrow for a dutch luncheon.
Yesterday the state linked Woods, a 56 year old mountain man, to the shotgun slaying of a peace officer on Wolf Mountain slopes last July 2. Neighbors and police testified with Henry Owens saying Woods admitted saying he shot Middleton burn heart out. Sgt. Sandlin testified Woods admitted the shooting and Josiah Galloway testified he saw Woods fire the fatal shot on a lonely mountain trail southeast of here.
Chapel Hill United Nations Day observance at the University of North Carolina includes a pageant in Hill Hall. All foreign students are invited to attend as a week of activities concludes with raising exercises tomorrow.
1st Lt. Rudolf M. Tamez of the 604th Airborne Infantry at Ft. Bragg earned the Distinguished Service Cross for valor in Korea near Kumbhwa on Oct. 15, 1952. He also became a father the same day to a baby boy. Lt. Tamez is a native of San Antonio, Texas.
Civil Aeronautics Administration approves a plan to build an airport serving Nash Wilson Pitt and Edgecombe counties and the towns of Rocky Mount Wilson Greenville and Tarboro. Eastern Carolina Airport Authority will oversee construction with half funding from local governments and the rest from the federal government.
The Christian Rural Overseas Program reports collected 101857 this year for food clothing and goats. Rev. Carl R. Key of Durham said the total is 70000 more than last year's drive. The goats are intended for Egypt.
The North Carolina Dietetic Association wrapped up its Montreat convention with panel discussions and social events. Morning sessions featured Frances McKinnon of the University of North Carolina School of Public Health and Dr. Robert Fish, Swannanoa Hospital chief of medicine, with Mary Anderson of Chapel Hill serving as state president.
Acting State CD Director Russell C. Nicholson announced a civil defense drill to be held in Statesville next Thursday night. Local CD directors, city and county officials, and observers are invited to attend. this will be Statesville’s fourth air raid alert test.
Fayetteville police questioned Lois D Hall 24 about the gun death of her husband Charles E H Hall 26 of the Airborne Division Flame. Police chief L F Worrell said she told him the self inflicting wound followed a quarrel. The Halls, South Carolinians, have a six year old son.
Washington reports a proposed one package budget would fold national defense and foreign military aid into a single request. Sen Mundt praised the idea but warned foreign aid portion would face closer scrutiny. Sen H Alexander Smith called it very interesting as officials note interlocked U S defenses with Western Europe and foreign spending could boost aid approval.
An 8 year old girl lis Williams darted into the street and was struck by a passing car in front of 225 W Russell St. Her mother Edith Williams witnessed the incident. The driver Billy Joe Perdue, 23, of Route 5 High Point faced no charges.
Henry Doyle Lambeth eight month old son of Doyle Reid Lambeth and Mary Elizabeth Causey Lambeth of Route 1 Thomasville died at High Point Memorial Hospital after a five day illness. Survived by sister Vickie Sue Lambeth and paternal and maternal grandparents. Funeral arrangements set with J C Green and Sons Funeral Home and Unity Oorday pastor officiating. Interment at Floral Garden Park Cemetery.
GILMER Texas President Eisenhower was not a troublesome guest Gov Allan Shivers indicated The only request the President made was to attend church on Sunday The President was a house guest at Shivers estate near Mission last weekend
Dr. Guy L. Bond of the University of Minnesota told Los Angeles educators that many poor readers are emotionally disturbed. He blamed parental pressure and overanxious mothers and fathers for creating psychological blocks in children learning to read during his lecture tour.
Elsie Adams 62 former treasurer of the North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurses Association waived preliminary hearing in Municipal Court. She faces embezzlement charges of 3057 in association funds. Judge Leroy W. Sams set bond at 500. Warrant signed by Sybil D. Peace of Thomasville, president.
Police report says a case of beer from a truck on Hoover Street yesterday led to the arrest of George Lee Ellis, 25, of 413 area. Beer found in Ellis’ possession. seven cans remain missing. Ellis to be tried for larceny, released on bond.
Sen. Bush cautioned the President cannot visit all districts and must balance support for Eisenhower with party needs. Hall argued the President will define his record to back the Republican agenda as a Congress to carry out programs. Other endorsers include Smith, Payne, Hunt, and Stennis as the race tests Eisenhower’s influence.
Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Surratt 72 widow of H Ward Surratt died Thursday at her son Grady Surratt’s home in Denton after a week of illness. She leaves three other sons Clifton of Pleasant Garden Rupert of Rockfish Herman of Latta S C and a daughter Mrs Clayton Cooke of Charleston S C plus a sister Miss Flora Davis of Denton and 16 grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday Pleasant Grove Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Some Norwegian motorships now carry metal figureheads replacing the former wooden carvings once common on sailing ships, signaling a blend of tradition and modern design.
Senator Knowland of California proposed forming an international council of free Asian nations to coordinate resources defense and manpower. The Senate majority leader back from a Far East fact finding tour urged economic and military alliances with Asiatic nations during a California Manufacturers Association address.
The Harris and Covington Hosiery Mills of Kernersville filed a suit in Maryland aimed at $50,000 from a surety. The surety, Maryland’s United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co., seeks dismissal in federal court arguing the contract could not be completed by August 31 due to pattern changes. Harris and Covington counter that an agent for the surety proposed placing Kernersville in trusteeship to finish delivery, then the surety pressed for payment. instead the suit was started.
A sensitive microphone installed at a German railroad crossing detects approaching trains and signals the gates to open or close as a motorist requests permission, providing automatic warnings and gate control.
Federal tax liens against Re liable Manufacturing Co. and Re liable Trucking Co. of High Point were discharged yesterday as paid in full at the Guilford County register of deeds office. The manufacturing company owed $2,153.37 and the trucking company owed $1,263.62.
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