Nick Lawrence Day Planned to Aid Stricken Radio Leader
A High Point effort names September 13 Nick Lawrence Day to support Nick Lawrence, once WHPE program director and 1951 Young Man of the Year, now hospitalized. The Nick Lawrence Fund will collect gifts via Box 1708, with 15 local businessmen and officials coordinating the relief drive and all city outlets backing the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Lawrence
High Point
D. 8. Neill
Lawrence
High Point Memorial Hospital
WHPE
Nick
Neill
High Point Enterprise
Ed Kemp
Box
N. C
Amos Kearns
Kenneth Goodson
L. B. Reavis
Bill Horney
Ralph Greeson
Edgar Snider
Arnold Aronson
Earl Hutto
Frank Lambeth
Gary Davis
Arch Schoch Alton Stanford
Bill Sheloff
Paul Williamson
Lee Schaner
Wave of Auto Accessory Thefts Studied By Cops
Local detectives pursue a month long spate of petty larceny targeting aluminum and chrome wheel coverings. They also probe a break in at Kivett Grocery and the theft of a bicycle, with a 9 year old arrested in the bike case. Dr Stan ton missing a $900 billfold from Western Union remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Wall
Hillcrest
Cadillac
Mary H. Lindsay
West Farriss Avenue
W. D. Garner
Main Street
Kivett
Green’ Street
X Ts
Nts
Stanton
Dees
Western Union
Funeral for Roscoe E. Moore in Roanoke
Roscoe E. Moore aged 57 died after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. W. H. Walton and Elder W. V. Williard officiating. Pallbearers included Baxter Hayworth Donald Ray Sink Dwight Moore Seth Moore Carol Welborn Glenn Welborn. Burial followed in the church cemetery in Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe E. Moore
Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church
W. H. Walton
W. V. Williard
Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church
Baxter Hayworth
Donald Ray Sink
Dwight
Seth Moore
Carol
Glenn Welborn
Roanoke
Tom W. Kimsey Dies at 69 in High Point
Thomas W. Kimsey a 69 year old plumbing contractor died after a stroke at High Point hospital. Born October 25 1882 in White County Georgia he lived on Lovers Lane Avenue and was a member of Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Survived by second wife Annie Vuncannon. three sons one daughter four brothers three sisters four grandchildren four great grandchildren five stepdaughters and several others with funeral at Abbotts Creek Church pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W
Tom) Kimsey
High Point
White County
Georgia
Lover's Lane Avenue
Abbotts Creek
S. P. Kimsey
Silas Kimsey
Lee
Mel Kimsey
Atlanta
Graves Kimsey
Alabama
Maybelle Lawson
Nealie Kimsey
Miss Maysey
City
Bessie Yates
Sarah Duncan
Edna Meadows
Kathleen Vuncannon
Olin McGee
I Vuncannon
Point
Hal
John Vuncannon
Abbotts Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Cumb Orrell Mortuary
Youngster Struck By Automobile In Burton Street
Edward Smith a one year old son of Mr and Mrs Herman H Smith of Burton Street was struck by a car at 8 15 am in front of their home. He was taken to High Point Memorial Hospital for treatment of lacerations and bruises and was kept under observation after an X ray. His mother said he was waiting for a school bus on the first day of the new term. Deputies could not identify the driver and were unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Edward Smith
Herman H. Smith
Burton Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
Walker Funeral Home
Nai
Medics Hear Tulane Professor at Guilford Meeting
Dr Ralph Victor Platou professor of Pediatrics Tulane University will speak at the Guilford County Medical Society meeting at 7 p m on September 11 at the Plantation Supper Club. He has led the American Board of Pediatrics and is active in the American Pediatric Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Victor Platou
Tulane University
Guilford County Medical Society
Plantation
Platou
Tulane
American Board of Pediatrics
American Pediatric Society
Davidson County Republicans Plan Meeting Tonight
The Davidson County Republican Club schedules a 7:30 p m gathering at the courthouse in Lexington open to club members and all county party members. Discussion will cover plans for the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Davidson County
Republican Club
Reckless Bicycle Riders Said to Endanger Bay City
Bay City police report a surge of complaints about cyclists speeding on city streets. Drivers say riders ignore traffic laws and jeopardize safety, prompting calls for enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City, Mich
Red Cross Fund Raising Director Addresses High Point Board
Alden Eddy, director of fund raising for the Southeastern Region of the American Red Cross, spoke to the High Point Chapter executive board at their Thurston Street chapter house. He analyzed fund raising records and urged broader volunteer involvement and greater use of initial gifts to attract new contributors and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Alden Eddy
Center
American Red Cross
Atlanta
High Point
The
Thurston Street
Eddy
Hea Cross
Seven Girls Lead Sales For Pageant In Thomasville
Seven local girls top the ticket sale list for the Thomasville Centennial Pageant race to reign as queen. Names cited include Jean Link Becky Pollock Shirley Burrus Sylvia Beck Betty Jean Howard Barbara Culp and Geri Crawford with no sales figures released. Tickets will be sold only through contestants and at a lower price than during the celebration. The queen and her court will consist of the entrants who sell the most tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Jean Link
Becky Pollock
Shirley Burrus
Sylvia Beck
Betty Jean Howard
Barbara Culp
Geri Crawford
Communion Mass Set For Local Catholics
The first Friday of September observance at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church includes Holy Communion at 6 30 a m and 7 00 a m Mass at 8 30 a m with benediction. The same schedule repeats Saturday morning with Mass at 9 00 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Autumn Weather Is Hanging On in High Point
Forecast from Friendship weather station calls for fair and mild today. Tonight will be fair and cool with a low near 55. Tomorrow, cloudy and warmer with a high around 78. Last night’s low was 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Friendship Weather Station
Trial of Former Deputy Continues in Duplin County
In Kenansville North Carolina the trial of ex Duplin County deputy sheriff Nicholson nears its fourth act as prosecutors accuse him of embezzling 4598 22 in county funds Nicholson testified he altered deposit slips and hid shortages under orders from the late Sheriff Ralph Jones Jones who also served as county treasurer killed himself on May 8 days after writing a letter denying involvement in the alleged scheme The case centers on county fund irregularities dating back to 1947 and the sheriff treasurer office.
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Kenansville
N. C
Duplin County
Nicholson
Shreiff
Ralph Jones
Shreiff-Treasurer’s
Jones
Bond Issue Decision Looms for High Point Projects
City Council weighs building a courtroom library and civic center in High Point. A report by City Manager T E Hinson and City Planner Malcolm Little will be mailed this week for review before a special meeting. Tentative dates for the meeting are September 10 or 11. Little studied Fayetteville and Spartanburg facilities before preparing the analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
T. E. Hinson
Malcolm Little
Little
Fayetteville
Spartanburg
S. C
Leviner Family Reunion Held At Oak Grove Church
Members of the Leviner family will hold a reunion at Oak Grove Methodist Church near Cheraw on Highway 77. A meeting starts at 11 a.m. with dinner served on the church grounds at 1 p.m.
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Leviner
Oak Grove ,Methodist Church
Cheraw
S. Co
Nance Family Reunion Slated for Sunday at Charlotte Church
A reunion of the Nance family will be held Sunday at Charlotte Methodist Church west of Asheboro on the Lexington highway. A program is planned followed by a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance
Charlotte Methodist Church
Asheboro
Lexington Highway
Grace Baker named to Southern Consumer Credit Clinic committee
Miss Grace Baker executive secretary of the High Point Merchants Association is appointed a member of the attendance and publicity committee for the fourth annual Southern Consumer Credit Clinic to be held in Charlotte on September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baker
High Point Merchants Association
Southern Consumer Credit Clinic
Charlotte
Green Family Reunion Set For September 7 1952 At Shady Grove
The Green Family annual reunion will be held next Sunday September 7 1952 at Shady Grove Methodist Church in northern Davidson county on highway 109 near Wallburg. Dinner starts 12 30 with address at 2 by Harvey Deakins WSJS news commentator. Music by the Craven Brothers.
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Green
Shady Grove Methodist Church
Davidson County
Highway 109
Wallburg
Harvey Deakins
WSJS
Craven Brothers
Nine Year Old Boy Manages Without Clothes For School
A nine year old High Point boy was unable to start school yesterday because he had nothing to wear. Deserted by his mother he is in the care of Mrs. Mabel Hargett of the juvenile court. Residents with clothing to fit the lad are asked to donate at City Hall. The boy is described as having an average build for his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Mabel Hargett
Juvenile Court
Fired Thomasville Cops Deny Chief Accusation
Thom asville police veterans W H Truelove and Ottis C Koontz were fired by Chief Paul Shore. They deny the charges of disloyalty and plan to appeal to the City Council, asserting new developments and testimony from January. They claim purchases of an overcoat and a confiscated pistol were misrepresented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
W. H. Truelove
Ottis C. Koontz
Paul Shore
Ace
Chief Shore
Truelove
Shore
Council
Koontz
Sertoma meeting hears Garner on party power and people
N L Garner Sr told the Sertoma Club that Democrats placed government power in the people and argued the party better serves them. He traced Jefferson through Roosevelt to claim government power belongs with the people, citing tariffs reforms and social progress. visitors Billy Raper and Arnold Powers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Garner, Sr
Sertoma Club
Cople
Walter York
Garner
U. S
Jefferson
Cleveland
Wilson
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Ee Garner
Billy Raper
Arnold Powers
Pfohl Accepts Jacksonville Symphony Post
James Christian Pfohl has been named music director and chief conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony Association. He resigns from Davidson College after 19 years but will keep ties in North Carolina and continue leading the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and other local groups. He and his wife and three children will live in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
James Christian Pfohl
Ward
Transylvania Music Camp
Southern
Dac Fia
Symphony Association
Pfohl
Department of Mes
North Carolina
Fohl
Charlotte Sym Orchestra
Myers Park Presbyterian Church Choir
Charlotte
Colored Church Choir and Lodge Notices
News of Colored People reports St Church senior choir meeting tonight after regular rehearsal at 8 at the church announced by Mrs Attie Leach. Golden Fleece Lodge No 12 meets tonight at 7 30 with an inspection at the Odd Fellow hall. Elder Willie Wright preaches Sunday at 3 p m at Tabernacle of Jesus in Jamestown Rev A M Jones preaches Pearson Memorial tonight at 7 30. Cherrie Gospel Singers perform at Bethlehem Baptist Sunday at 7 30 p m.
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St Church
Attie Leach
Golden Fleece Lodge No
Willie Wright
Tabernacle of Jesus
Jamestown
A. M. Jones
Pearson Memorial
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Tom W. Kimsey
Cal
Chapter
Taylor M. Simp
Son
Bland Worley
Red Cross Board
Little Red Schoolhouse
City News Briefs
Gordon Street
Stella Chaney
Council Street
Tobias, Inc
Liberty Drive
John R. Walters, Jr
W. HH. Truelove
Ottis Koontz
Jacksonville Symphony
Lodge
Cherrie Gospel Singers
Bethelhem
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