Chair City Faces Weekend Assault Charges
In Thomasville police reports multiple assault incidents surfaced from a weekend. James W. Mathis 21 faced charges after a dispute with Brenda Lee Gibson 16. Gibson posted bond after claiming she was struck. Other defendants including Leroy Moses Colbert Gilbert and Hassell Woods await hearings with bonds set. Weathered warrants led to additional arrests as deputies served long‑standing accusations.
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Thomasville
James W. Mathis
Barnwell Street
Brenda Lee Gibson
Gibson
Mathis
George E. Mathis
Barnwell Stree
James
James Mathis
Leroy Moses
Franklin Street
Leroy Gilbert
Darlington
D. C
Colbert Gilbert
Turner Street
Moses
Leroy White
Rt. 2
Hassell Woods
Sheriff's
Leeland L. Chapman
Rt. 3
Four Cars Damaged In Highway 109Bump-Up Incident
An unidentified driver caused a four car bump up near the Highway 109 and 109A intersection in Thomasville. Richard C. Adams and Joseph M. Holmes stopped, followed by William Albright and Hubert Henderson, with Albright rear ending Holmes and Henderson rear ending Albright. Damages totaled 125 to rear fender for Holmes, 200 for Albright, 350 for Henderson. Adams sustained no damage. No injuries reported and no charges filed as of last night.
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Thomasville
F. Y. Plummer
Richard C. Adams
iFarmer
Adams
Joseph M. Holmes
Kernersville
William M. al ‘Bright
Greensboro
Hurbert V. Henderson
Asheboro
Holmes
Albright
Henderson
Adam
Plummer
Ben-Gurion Seeks Zionist Emigration Growth in Israel
Premier David Ben-Gurion told a dinner closing the seventh American United Jewish Appeal study mission that emigration to Israel could grow as more countries permit Jews to move here. He predicted the population would rise from two million to four million within a decade. The report notes Israel has about 1,400 railroad tunnels totaling roughly 300 miles and that railways plan to daylight many by blasting and grading.
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Jerusalem
United Jewish Appeal
Israel
David Ben-Gurion
Notice of Land Sale by City of High Point North Carolina
Public auction to sell land in High Point Township Guilford County at 11 00 a m on November 15 1960 at City Hall. Cash or minimum 20 percent down with balance over 60 months. Property description references Ward Street Willowbrook Street and Shavitz Gordy Baptist Church area. City reserves right to reject bids. Mayor Jean Washburn signs October 27 1960.
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City of
High Point
N. C
High Point Township
Guilford County
North Carolina
Ward Street
Stanton Street
Shavitz
Rothrock
Mickey
Gordy, Baptist Church
Willowbrook Street
Wighland Avenue
Willowbrook
Ward Streets
Shavitt
J. A. Warner
P. P. Motsinger
Guilford
Jeane Washburn
Pair Given Eagle Badges In Chair City
Eagle Scout badges were awarded Jack Freeman and Sonny Medlin in ceremonies at First Baptist Church. Freeman and Medlin are seniors at Thomasville High School, sons of local residents. The Court of Honor occurred during the evening worship service with Bunn W. Hackney Jr. and Calvin Rice presenting the awards.
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Thomasville
Jack Freeman
Sonny Medlin
First Baptist Church
Freeman
James Freeman
Emma Street
Thomasville High School
Medlin
A. J. Medlin
Reid Street
First Baptist
Bunn W. Hackney Jr
High Point
Uwharrie Council
Calvin [Rice
Council
Huskies Attack Two Girls and Guardian in Pennsylvania
In Pottstown Pennsylvania a pack of 32 husky dogs escaped from a pen and attacked two sisters, Donna Lee Eck and Vicci Lynn Eck, and their guardian Lucy Mest during an evening walk. The children sustained bites on backs and legs but were saved by coats and by Paul Mest who helped pull the dogs away.
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Pottstown
Donna Lee
Vicci Lynn Eck
Lucy Mest
Thomas Updegrove
Rivers On Rampage Across Central Western France
Severe rainfall caused rivers to surge through central and western France. Flooding isolated farms cut highways and swamped low lying town areas over several days, disrupting transport and daily life.
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Paris
France
Two Sisters Hurt In Thomasville Wreck. One Dead
In a mid morning crash on Lexington Avenue near W Main Street Thomasville a pickup struck a utility pole killing Nancy Louise Jackson 6 and injuring sisters Joann 7 and Cathy 5 who were in fair condition after transfer to Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Their parents Remi Cook and Ervin Jackson of Dillon and Winston-Salem area relatives survive The father driver escaped with minor injuries and was charged with manslaughter pending hearing The family had recently moved from Thomasville where the father worked in sheet metal care.
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Thomasville
Pitas
Baptist J Hospital
Winston-Salem
George William Jackson
Moravia Avenue
Winston - Salem J
Joann
Cathy
Louise
J. C
Mnrs
Green and Sons
Rem
Winwston-Salem
Dillon
Nate
Jackson
Dan's Sheet Metal Co
Lexington Avenue
Lexington
W. Main
Thomasville Sees Record 2550 Voter Registrations
Thomasville reports 903 new names added to voter rolls this Saturday, bringing total general election registrations to 2550 eight days before polls. Democrats lead with 465 new registrations, Republicans 369, independents 69, while many existing voters checked their records. Challenge Day looms next Saturday as questions may be raised on eligibility ahead of the November 8 election.
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Thomasville
Imany
Hociks l
UNC Students Travel to New York for Broadcast Study
Sixteen advanced Talents of radio and television broadcasting from the University of North Carolina traveled to New York City for seminars with leaders from National Broadcasting Company Columbia Broadcasting System A C Nielsen Company and J Walter Thompson. The group led by Wesley H Wallace covers management public relations and sales in American broadcasting with graduate student David A Rawley among participants.
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New York City
University of North Carolina
National Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting System
A. C. Nielson Company
J. Walter Thompson
American Broadcasting
Wesley H. Wallace
David A. Rawley
High Point
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Asa Wink
M. Wrenn
N. Hamilton St
Moore
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward ST
Benjamin A. Moores
Iself
Storm Windows & Screens
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Pec Mirciar Pe al
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Abe Jalousie Co
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Wescanee
Peco
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Jamie Peerres
Grover
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