Fatal grade crossing crash kills Yokley and injures several
A car driven by R. Yokley was struck by a southbound freight near Deep River after stopping at Cedron avenue crossing. Yokley died instantly. eight others, including Mrs. Mary Yokley and three Garrison children, were injured. rescue and hospital transport followed with details of casualties and funerary arrangements as investigations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Yokkey
Walbons
Yeore
Cedron Avenue
Deep River
Yokeley
Adl
Point Memorial Hospital
Fotlers
Mary Yokeley
C. A. Garrison
Wallevere Shack
Wemight
Sarreen
Fivetan Garrison
Jen Michert
Kay Michael
Bob Michhert
News of Colored People Ry and Merritt Phone Ad
Classified brief notes a colored people news item mentioning Ry and Merritt and a contact number 8197, reflecting community notices and business inquiries.
Missionary Circle Meetings At Local Baptist Churches
Missionary Circle No 2 of First Baptist Church will meet Thursday September 7 at eight o clock at 211 Hay Street. All members urged to attend. Missionary Circle of Temple Memorial Baptist Church also meets Thursday September 7 at eight o clock p.m. at Mrs Emily Dannon 412 West Wil li Street with women members urged to attend for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Circle NO
First Baptist Church
Misionary Circle No
Callie ’. Holmes
Hay Street
Missionary Circle
Temple Memorial Baptist Church
Missionary Circle of the Temple Memorial Baptist Church
Emily Dannon
West Willi Street
Aomen
Mr Walter Dye Returns From Vacation In Several Cities
Mr Walter Dye returns to the city after a vacation in New York Hackensack and Baltimore where he was guest of his brother. Miss Rosetta Baldwin also returns after a very enjoyable vacation visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dye
New York City
Hackensack
N. J
Baltimore
Patrolman G C Andrews Resigns From Police Force
Acting Chief C C Stoker announced today that Patrolman G C Andrews has resigned after several years of service. With five vacancies currently in the department it remained unclear if replacements would be appointed to fill the gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Andrews
C. C. Stoker
Andrews
Report To Judy and Navy WAVE Recruiting Highlighted
A local release announces the film Report to Judy at the Wet Theater Friday and Saturday and at the Paramount Sunday and Monday. It notes Navy Lieut M J Miller naming Hugh Smart an Honorary WAVE Recruiter for aiding WAVE recruitment in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Gotenee
Areiet
Wet Theater
Paramount
Hugh Smart
M. J. Miller
Navy
North Carolina
Imager Smart
Retail fuel price cuts in North Carolina by OPA
The Office of Price Administration set new retail prices for kerosene and gasoline in North Carolina effective September 10. Kerosene and distillate oils will see reductions of four tenths and three tenths of a cent per gallon respectively, according to OPA district official George F. Thacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Office of Price Administration
George F. Thacker
OPA
Lowdermilk Named Top Choice for Greensboro Police Chief
Greensboro manager Braden delays appointment as civil service list narrows. Captain J A Lowdermilk, on leave from Greensboro police, is the preferred candidate with strong local ties and an extensive police record. Three top candidates remain under review as final decisions hinge on eligibility findings and city details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lowdermilk
Greensboro Police
The
High Point
de Ma Roy
Braden
Lowdermilk
Eeace Force
W.ningsan Ot
W. F. Parrish
Charlotte Police
Riment
Civil Service Commission
Greensboro
Arnold J. Koonce
Guilford County
Hiad
City Council Groups In Session For Adjourned Meeting
The law and public safety committee and the finance committee met this afternoon in preparation for an adjourned city council session. The council plans to consider the American Legion proposal to erect a memorial building at North He. Earlier, resolutions outlining conditions for cooperation with the Legion were discussed, with a substitute offered by Lone Company. The refund of privilege license tax to C Buck will also be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Public Safety Committee
Finance Committee
American Legion
North
Legion
Bers Lone Company
C. Buck
Franklinville Church Anniversary to Include Homecoming
Franklinville Methodist church marks 105th anniversary with homecoming and memorial services Sunday September 17. Anniversary sermon led by Rev. John W Jr of Trinity Mett Kannapolis, followed by a picnic dinner. Evening revival by Rev. F B Joyner of Siler City begins an ongoing series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Pritchard
Rameeur
Franklinville
John W. , Jr
Trinity Mett
Kannapolis
Ramseur-Franklinville
F. B. Joyner
First Methodist
Siler City
Fire Loss For August Shows Some Increase
Fire losses in High Point for August totaled 2658 dollars, or seven cents per person, per the monthly fire report issued today. Firemen answered 33 alarms. the August month’s total value was seven dollars, with July and August combined showing 4953 dollars in losses for the current fiscal period and 3500 dollars for the previous year’s first three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Funeral Rites for Mes Spencer Held at Home
Funeral services for MES Spencer were conducted at the home at 3:30 PM by Rev. W O Weldon and Rev. Geo R Brown of the First Methodist church. A quartet sang and the service featured members from the First Methodist church. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Weldon
First Methodist Church
Geo. R. Brown
Th. Hinshaw
J. J. Walker
Lester
F. R. Allman
A. G. R. T. Pickens
J. G. Ferree
D. E. Weaver
L. R. Stewart
Oakwood Cemetery
Funeral service for Mrs Mintie Lambeth at Liberty Bapt ist Church
Mrs Mintie Hiepier Lambeth prominent Davidson County resident died in a local hospital Monday. Funeral held Tuesday at Liberty Baptist Church with Pastor Stroup and Rev J A Cox and Rev T R York officiating. Pallbearers named Everett Co Rows Leonard Oenderwood George Black Tree Grubb. Music by a quartet W J Busse Hugh Chis CC Roberts and others. Floral tributes numerous. no children. Burial in church cemetery with family plot service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Mintie
Hiepier Lambeth
Davison County
Liberty Bapist
Stroup
J. A. Cox
T. R. York
Everett Co
Rows Leonard
Ton Rule
Oenderwood
Aew
George Black
Tree Grubb
W. J. Busse
Hugh Chis
CC. Roberts
Death of Five Day Old Lar ry Wagner Tysinger
Thomasville report of Lar ry Wagner Tysinger five day old son of William and Minnie Beil Wilson Tysinger who died in a local hospital. Survivors include paternal grandparents M W Tysinger Siler City and Minnie Wilson Lexington route one mother and one brother James Raeford Tysinger. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at Clarksburg Methodist church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Tysinger
Enterprise
Thomasville
Larry Wagner Tysinger
William
Minnie Beil Wilson Tysinger
Lexington
M. W. Tysinger
Siler City
Minnie Wilson
James Raeford Tysinger
Clarksburg Methodist Church
Red Cross Active in War Aid Enterprise
The local Red Cross executive board met at noon yesterday in the First Baptist church for its monthly session. President Mrs. Horace Haworth led the meeting as reports covered home service inquiries, disability and death claim assistance, and reduced financial needs due to families receiving allowances. New kit chairman Mrs. J. L. Groome was introduced, with volunteers working on two 800 kit quotas, totaling 1 unfilled bag to be completed soon. Seventeen or more garment shipments and 107 articles distributed in August were noted, along with Dr. Fenton's inspiring visit to the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
First Baptist Church
Horace Haworth
Menina Martin
Home Service
N. P. Yarborough
J. L Groome
Groome
W. F. Clayton
Harold Kearns
First Air
Fenton
M. Frank Wall
Wordine
Crow
Dios
O. Arthur Kirkman
Knox
Gurney
The Camp Butner Show Delights Large Audience
A crowded Senior school auditorium enjoyed The Camp Butner Show last night. Lt. Arnold Stivert directed a lively program of songs burlesque and dance with popular numbers and a brief talk by Charles F. Diedesdliete. The program highlighted home front morale and wartime topics including film segments on Tarawa and Japan’s war outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Workers of High Point
Arnold Stivert
Jes Charles F Diesedliete
Japan
Jan
Tarawa
Bins Erected For Collection Of Scrap Paper
The Coca-Cola Company sets up waste receiving bins at Main Guilford English Best South Main Mallory and East Green Whiteoak for scrap paper. JayCees will collect weekly with Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsor. Residents asked to place paper in bins and avoid calling collection station.
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Coca-Cola Company
Orth Main
Guilford
Best
South Main
Mallory
East Green
Whiteoak
Junior Chamber of Commerce
JayCees
Iim
Baker
Esso
Herbert Mitchell
Braden And Crowe Confer In Raleigh
City Manager Roy S. Braden and Lake Crowe, city accountant, met in Raleigh with local government commission members to discuss refinancing about total bonds. Braden said the commission favored refinancing, with work starting immediately to finalize details on two issues totaling unknown amounts and carrying 3 percent and 5 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy S. Braden
Lake Crowe
Raleigh
Local Government Commission
Pal
Braden
John R. Stone 51 Dies After Long Illness
John Robert Stone 51 of Rt 3 Point died at a local hospital after a prolonged illness. Born 1893 in Stokes County, son of Wesley and Melixea Jane Pell Stone, he moved to the community years ago and belonged to Brim's Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother Mrs Kenny Owens Walnut Cove and Mrs J W Russell CXAS. one sister Mrs Ove Koonce of Home. Interment in Brim's Grove Cemetery after relatives arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robert Stone
Rt. 3. Point
Samousinas
Jone
Stokes County
Wesley
Melixea Jane Pell Stone
Stone
Brim's Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Kenny Owens
Walnut Cove
J. .W. Russell
CXAS
Ove Koonceere
Brim’s Grove
C L Hedgecock Injured When Thrown By Mule
C L Hedgecock, a well known farmer of On Road, was thrown by a mule at his home and sustained a broken hip yesterday afternoon. He was moved to High Point Memorial Hospital by ambulance and his condition today was reported as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruy
Guilford
Yokely
Washington Street
High Point Hospital
Vogler
Winston-Salem
Gecock
High Point Memorial Hospital
Wings Over Jordan to Perform at A and T College
Wings Over Jordan choir will present a sacred program at the Horreon Auditorium on the campus of A and T College. Founded by Rev. Glynn T. Settle, the group tours to honor Lt. Sam Bruce and other alumni, supporting the United Nations cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynn T. Settle
Ae & Reiter
Sam Bruce
United Nations
Screen Writer Jane Murfin Criep files divorce suit
Los Angeles Sept 6 Jane Murfin Criep filed for divorce from actor Donald Crisp 64 accusing desertion without cause. The couple wed in a prior year and their marriage is now the subject of court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jane Murfin Criephes
Donald Crisp
Acadia Lodge Notes and Regular Barriers Sept 1
An Acadia Lodge notice records routine entries for September 1 with mentions of Mw. Mertens and Vinstors Cordially in a formal lodge communication. The fragmentary text lists two Acadia Lodge 674 references and a cordial sign-off.
Judgment Suspended in Assault Case
A charge of assault with a deadly weapon against Bishop Welch was amended in municipal court by Judge D C MacRae. The sentence was suspended on condition he care for the couple’s two children while Mrs Welch testified to wounds from a thrown object. Court costs taxed. additional defendants faced fines and license revocation in related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Welch
Lucy Welch
D. C. MacRae
Endhant Wee
Alexander Rankin
Peterson's Ointment Advertisement for Eczema Relief
An old style ad describes Peterson's Ointment as a simple remedy for eczema pimples red blotches and skin irritation. It promises relief from itching and skin improvements with money back if not delighted. It also claims benefits for tired itchy feet and cracks between toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetter Peterson
Local Board Keeps Randolph County Applicants
The Randolph county War Price and Rationing Board will not transfer applications for gasoline tires or other rationed items filed at the local board. J F Jones chief clerk said decisions arise from the OPA act office and the transfer order. Ed Crawford chairman notes dissatisfaction among Randolph citizens manufacturers and share-ride committees with the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Randolph County Board
Tolley
J. F. Jones
At Price and Rationing Board
Jones
OPA Aict
Ed Crawford
OPA
Cranford
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America
Rev. A. & Townsend
Broadhurst
W. C. Brown
North Wrenn Stregt
Local Post
Cpl
Charles Ray Durham
J. R. Durham
Cpl. Durham
France
Mattie Ruth Conally
Washington
Franklinville Church
ANS Refinance Financing
South Main St
Spencer
Mintif Lavneren
Veliver
ANT
West Brond Street
Crowe
John R. Stone
C. L. Hedgecock
A. & T. College
Acadia Lodge
Bennison
Nat Walker
Eves
Garner Agency
Botha
Arrang
Ward Street
F. Thomas
Max Bones
Achange
Te Dake
Theterrapnie
We North Main
Randolph Folk
Crean Ee
Albert
Tees Hewes
Flower
Grace
Thone
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
We Delver
Nena Lees
Usimmaal
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