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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1954
Page
15
Two 7-year-old twin brothers admitted to damaging the First Church of the Nazarene in High Point. Investigators traced the act to the newcomers' sons after paint flooded floors, a dislodged faucet, and a bicycle wheel print trail. The parents and Domestic Relations Court were alerted for further action.
Francis Morton Stanton 49 of High Point died after his Viking Sprinkler Co truck plunged down a 100 foot hill near Mount Airy. He died en route to Mount Airy hospital as services were planned at Main Street Methodist Church. Burial at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Allene and several children.
Lemmie McCall, a Black man, was sentenced to a fine and six months suspended for selling white liquor to undercover ABC agents. A third defendant plans to plead not guilty as agents return to testify. The three cases, tied to a large June crackdown, were largely resolved, with two remaining to complete the city’s major bootlegging investigation.
October call lists 25 registrants to report for induction this month. Three men are slated for on call today by the selective service office. Inductions begin October 21, with 10 men to be inducted and sent to examinations on October 5.
Robert B. Rankin of 1011 Emery Rd. is named chairman of the Special Gifts Division in the United Fund Drive. Clarence M. Allred announces the drive with Rankin, a longtime civic volunteer and vice president of Jones and Peacock, joining as leader.
Two Thomasville men Hanes Cannon and ert Jamesona along with Arnold Hugh Shoaf and two other suspects were arrested by federal officers for liquor law violations. They are scheduled to appear in the Middle District Federal Court in Salisbury on October 18.
United States diplomat George V. Allen, visiting High Point, says the world situation may swing in the free world’s favor with the end of the Korean War and Indochina fighting. He notes the Southeast Asia Treaty binds major powers to common action against aggressors. Allen praises India’s independence drive, fears Red China influence, and describes Nehru’s strong popular support and democratic progress despite tensions with Pakistan and Kashmir. He is Duke alum and a long-time U.S. diplomat on leave in North Carolina.
A roof fire at Reliable Manufacturing Co. 1017 Tate St. was put out by workers before the fire department arrived at 3:36 p.m. Cause unknown and damage minimal. Firefighters also responded to separate calls yesterday including a flooded stove and a trash fire on E Russell St.
Miss Betty Jo Ring Miss North Carolina advances to a second phase of the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City New Jersey where about 6000 spectators watched her talent presentation at Constitution Hall Final judging and crowning occur Saturday night She conversed with judges at the Haddon Hall Hotel and spoke with Grace Kelly and Paul Whiteman during the event
Robie Hall of Archdale was sentenced to 19 to 25 years for the murder of his son-in-law Lindy Lohr, 27, shot from a 30-30 rifle as Lohr backed his car from the Hall home driveway. The court heard testimony from deputies, a fellow worker, and Hall himself before the verdict.
Coffee prices fell again with cuts up to ten cents per pound. Chain store labels showed 99 cents and major brands around 1.00, while averages on name brands dropped four to six cents. Local grocers cite lower green coffee costs driving the decrease.
The City Street Department released a tentative list of 32 streets to be resurfaced under a $60,000 program. Two contracts totaling $60,905 have been awarded to Thompson-Arthur Paving Co. work to start immediately. Some streets will receive flash coating while others get plant mix surfaces.
A High Point safety council to boost traffic safety will be formed with the Chamber of Commerce as host. The group will include civic representatives and members from the city police traffic division. First meeting set for Tuesday with Capt Teague and Lt Shields among organizers and initial members listed from Civitan, Sertoma, Lions, Exchange, Optimist, Altrusa, Pilot, Junior League, Merchants Association and others.
Joseph P. Hester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Hester of 309 Woodrow Ave, rising senior at NC State College, earned a Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co scholarship worth 430 dollars. Major in textile chemistry, the award covers 200 dollars plus 150 tuition and 80 fees.
The text presents a dated prayer by James W Kennedy of Lexington Kentucky asking for spiritual enrichment during confinement in hospital or closed minds. It seeks guidance across barriers of space time and prejudice and growth in patient outreach through Christ.
Seventeen 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America members earned awards at the Greensboro District Junior Dairy Cattle Show held at the Agricultural Arena yesterday. About 200 animals entered with total cash prizes near $1,000. The event awarded 64 blue ribbons at $6 each, 10 red ribbons at $5, and 26 white ribbons at $4. Names include Sammy Cecil, Roy and Brown, Julia Fay Wright, George Ann Sassateto, and others from Randolph and surrounding counties.
The Sullivan family reunion is set for September 19 at F. J. Sullivan’s Route 2 home in Thomasville. A picnic lunch begins at 1 p.m. Harold Harri se city councilman will address attendees and the afternoon will close with a brief DUSINERS session.
Guilford County Young Democratic Club prepares for annual convention in the county courthouse Greensboro. Kornegay after speaker set to speak at 7 30 with officers to be elected and delegates named to the state convention in Charlotte September 17 19. Present officers include Ed Kemp Miss Evelyn Nance Z H Howerton Jr David Nantz and J C Barefoot Jr.
Bill Hackney of The High Point Enterprise predicted the ACC race for fourth place would be tight among Carolina Wake Forest and Clemson. Duke and Maryland were named cochampions, and Mike Hipps was honored as Junior Rotarian of the month at the Rotary luncheon.
Police Lieut Allred reports a young man driving with hands in the air and fingers snapping to hot music. The driver, seized on reckless driving, was described as visibly under the influence while in his car.
A stalled cold front over Piedmont weakens the weeklong heat wave. The Weather Bureau reports cooler air moving in from Charlotte and Raleigh, bringing fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with a low near 67 degrees.
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