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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1956
Page
9
Unofficial counts show Democrats gaining 889 new voters since August 31 while Republicans add 595 in High Point Township. Independents rise to 1,594, bringing total registration to 23,199 as voters prepare for the November 6 election.
S-Sgt Stanley A Golowski Marine recruiter from Winston Salem will be in the High Point post office Tuesday from 9 am until 4 30 pm to accept enlistees in the Marine Corps The visit begins a weekly series with High Point visits each Tuesday Sgt Golowski recently replaced Sgt Charles Knippschild in Winston Salem He noted that soon qualified men may apply for direct assignment to Marine Aviation before enlistment Aircraft electrician jet engine mechanic helicopter mechanic airborne radio operator and pilot are among the jobs available in Marine Aviation
The Trophy Council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics plans an oyster stew and crazy hat party on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Junior Order Hall on East Commerce Street. Open to members wives and friends with tickets sold by members. Proceeds benefit the Christmas offering for the Children’s Home in Lexington.
Hosanna Tents No 326 plans a 7 30 p m meeting at the Pythian Temple on Perry Street. Sunday services at Pearson Memorial include a sermon The Blind Leading the Blind at morning worship. Trustees sponsor a 3 p m service and at 8 p m Emmanuel Singers close the conference year with a program.
Robert R. Crump, 18, of Groometown, was sentenced in North Wilkesboro to 25 to 28 years in state prison for kidnapping. He also received concurrent terms for assault with intent to rape, three counts of armed robbery, three counts of breaking and entering, and related larceny and receiving charges. The judge ordered transcript costs to the State Parole Board. Crump pleaded guilty to all charges after investigation of crimes in the Sedgefield community last July.
A 25 year old Murray Street man, Eugene D. Stewart, was sentenced to two years for breaking and entering in Superior Court. His sentence was suspended for five years on condition of law abidance. He received an active four month sentence on unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.
The local school board will discuss Capus Waynick property as a junior high site off E Lexington Avenue. Plans include landscape architect choice and right of way relocation. The group will review Cloverdale playground development and bid opening for a Senior High athletic track on Nov 28.
In Thomasville the Jaycees heard Luther M Hodges discuss the Weeks Bill now under study. He warned that passage would end Interstate Commerce Commission freight rate regulation and trigger rate wars harmful to carriers and customers. The group announced a banquet at the Woman's Club Navy with Jaycee Wives honored. Bobby May was inducted as a new member.
Forecasters warn October will go down as one of the cloudiest on record with 17 overcast days and an 18th forecast. Expect occasional light rain, cool temperatures, and muggy conditions lingering into the week across the state and the High Point area.
Five girls were slightly injured when a late model car crashed on E Lexington Avenue about 8 26 p m. Carlton Surman 17 of Welborn Street drove the car out of control hitting two utility poles and stopping in Charles Davis front yard. Damages were about 200 to shrubs and lawn and 500 to the auto. Injured were Helen Amick 17 bruises Elizabeth Williams 21 bruised cheek Mary Ruth Williams 16 bruised forehead Judy Cecil 15 bruised forehead and Dale Davis 14 sprained ankle. Surman 17 was cited for failing to reduce speed at a curve. Linthicum 55 posted bond on a charge of failing to report an accident.
The Furniture City American Business Club will continue its house-to-house gadget sale tonight and Thursday night to raise funds for a Handicapped Children's Day Center building project. Kitchen gadgets and surprise packages priced at 1 dollar offer prizes such as watches bracelets and necklaces, supporting the center’s expansion plans.
A 62 year old Negro woman Ella Early of Daniel Brooks Apts was cited for assault with a deadly weapon after Louise Robinson of Tudor Street alleged she was threatened with an icepick. Early is to appear in Municipal Court Nov 9. Also Edward H. Coggins of 1208 Leonard St Thomasville was arrested for issuing a bad check for 50 dollars to Dillon Motors Co. of High Point with bond set at 100 dollars and a court date of Oct 31.
G W Sonnleitner and wife transfer lot on White Oak Street to F B Montgomery. Mrs W P Montgomery transfers lot on College Terrace to F B Montgomery. F D Montgomery and wife transfer lot on College Terrace to W D Dull and wife. L I Chidester and wife transfer lot on Perry plat to Owen Reese. W D Blanton and wife transfer lot on Wayne Road to Alfred Arthur Oliver and wife.
Members only gathering set for tonight at 8 o clock in the parish house of St Marys Episcopal Church. For information contact P O Box 5053 High Point.
Charged with breaking into the S. E. Hauser warehouse and stealing more than $700, the defendant was ordered to serve 36 years in prison.
Prayer asking God to quicken desire for knowledge and wisdom to use it. The writer seeks to receive life lessons from nature and books and all gifts, to reveal divine life in the heart through Christ.
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