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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1951

Page

5

Rape Charge Not Included In Coed Case

Hillsboro N C Tenth District Solicitor W H Murdock said Hobart Lee a 33 year old Burlington bull dozer operator charged with murder in the slaying of Miss Rachel Crook would not be charged with rape The autopsy report presented to an Orange County coroner s jury showed the victim a 41 year old Chapel Hill spinster fought savagely with her slayer when killed Aug 29 but noted no rape The report said 27 blows 18 to the head but did not mention rape Lee was charged with murder last Saturday and is to be tried in December he has denied any role in the crime.

Hillsboro N C Tenth District W.H. Murdock Hobart Lee Burlington Rachel Crook Orange County Chapel Hill Miss Crook Murdock Lee

Reynolds Gives $1 Million To Wake Forest

William N. Reynolds, 88, former president of R J Reynolds Tobacco, wills 1 million dollars to Wake Forest College and a 1100 acre park to Forsyth County and Winston-Salem. He also leaves 50000 to his secretary L D Long and to his sister Mrs Lucy Critz, plus smaller sums to relatives and employees.

Winston-Salem, N William N. Reynolds R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co Wake Forest College Forsyth County Winston-Salem Reynolds L. D. Long Lucy Critz Nancy L. Lasater May E. Lybrook J. Hoge Reynolds Sarah C. Kent Ruth C. Gray Nancy C. O'Hanlon Mary C. Follin

Judge moves court for heavy defendant in Redding

In Redding California Judge R B Eaton relocated his municipal court downstairs after noting that a 300 pound defendant, Mrs Norma Johnson, aged 50, could not climb the stairs. The move was prompted by the weight issue cited by court officials.

Mohammed Mount Redding Cal Ulp R. B. Eaton Norma Johnson

Walking for health and independence in daily life

The piece urges women to walk for physical benefits including improved musculature lungs circulation and digestion. It notes cramped modern footwear harms walking and recommends low heeled oxford shoes with leather uppers and roomy toes plus simple post walk foot care to feel better.

Parents must be tough to keep kids safe in cars

Ruth Millett urges parents to set strict rules for teens and friends with cars. Do not let children ride with untrustworthy adults, enforce license checks, forbid nighttime rides with unknown teens, and require parental driving on group outings. Be hard for safety, or be sorry.

Mr. Smith

No Milk No Beer Threat Looms Over Kent Hop Pickers

London reports a milk shortage risks a beer drought as hop pickers in Kent threaten a boycott unless milk is supplied to their families. Most pickers travel from London for seasonal work.

London Britain Kent

Local Club Meetings and Upcoming Wedding Event

The Gray Lady Service of the Red Cross meets at Wesley Hall Wesley Memorial Methodist Church at 7 45 p m. Alpha Rho Sorority gathers with Fred Hughes 441 West Lexington Ave. Miss Barbara Crawford will be honored by Mrs D R Hedrick Mrs C C Hedrick and Miss Martyn Collins and will wed Charles Payne. Friday 1122 m luncheon hosted by Mrs H T Hudson and Mrs Elliott S Wood for Mrs Frank Hunsucker Jr and Mrs L E Boyles Jr. Sunset Garden Club hosted by Mrs David Hutson Archdale Home with Mrs Robert Plummer associate hostess at 7 30 p m. Mrs Harold Wall and Mrs Harold Hedrick host at 1 p m for Miss Barbara Crawford bride to be.

Gray Lady Service of the Red Cross Wesley Hall Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Alpha Rho Sorority Fred Hughes Lexington Avenue S P.m Barbara Crawford D. R. Hedrick C. C. Hedrick Martyn Collins Charles Payne H. T. Hudson Elliott S. Wood Frank Hunsucker, Jr LE. Boyles, Jr David Hutson Sunset Garden Club Archdale Robert Plummer Harold Wall Harold Hedrick Gatewood Avenue

Teletypesetter Circuit Opens In Three States

The United Press started its third teletypesetter circuit serving 33 newspapers in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. The system delivers news by teletype and perforated tape to operate an automated typesetting machine. The tape came from the Atlanta bureau and was printed here.

Pittsburgh United Press Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Georgia Tennessee Oklahoma U.P Texas Atlanta Pioneer U.p.wire

Glass House case ends with probation and restitution

In Chicago James Adams faced charges after a burglary report led 31 readers to contact police. Adams had allegedly collected 40 to 65 dollars from each respondent as a down payment for renting his apartment, totaling 1500 dollars, but no apartment was ever provided. He received one year probation and an order to restitution.

Chicago James Adams Adams

Ordnance Conference Concludes At Duke University

Two ordnance scientists completed a two day conference at Duke University's Office of Ordnance Research in Durham North Carolina. The event covered technical issues in ordnance research and policy with Col W W Holler presiding. Dr Marcus Hobbs of Duke acted as scientific director for the meeting.

Durham N. C Ordnance Duke University Office of Ordnance Research O.O. R W. W. Holler O. O.R Marcus Hobbs Duke

Hardrock Fails To Set Record In 36 Mile Run

Burlington mailman Paul Hardrock Simpson ran 36 miles from Burlington to Durham in six hours and forty five minutes but did not beat his older records. He had previously completed 32 miles in five hours and 31 minutes in 1927 and 36 miles in six hours two years later. He commented that he is not as young as before and better days are behind him.

Burlington N. C Paul “Hardrock Simpson Burlingtons Durham

Young Democrats to Hear Top Speakers in N C Meeting

CAROLINA BEACH N C WR Young Democrats from across North Carolina gather for the annual meeting opening. Delegates register boat ride and informal events as business begins tomorrow with planned appearances by Sen Herbert O Conor Sen Willis Smith and former Sen William Umstead who announced a gubernatorial bid.

Carolina Beach N. C North Carolina John J. Burney New Hanover Young Democrats Club Herbert O’conor Willis Smith William B. Umstead Tar Heel

Carpenters Reject Five-Cent Offer as Insult

Durham North Carolina carpenters reject a five-cent per hour raise from three large contractors as an insult. J B Mills Jr, business manager of Carpenters Local 522 AFL, says all work will halt when carpenters are needed. Carpenters seek two dollars per hour under Wage Stabilization Board review. current wage is 1.65.

Durham Orange County J. B. Mills Jr Carpenters Local No. 522 AFL Mills Wage Stabilization Board

Lana Turner Scoffs At Death Rumors In Hospital

Hollywood’s Lana Turner, after a bath injury reported as a jagged wrist laceration, rejected death by own action rumors and said she aims to live to be the oldest woman in America. MGM and her mother disputed the reports while noting her anger at the gossip.

Hollywood Lana Turner America Colony Bob Topping Mildred Turner Lana MGM Studio

Mrs Deems Taylor Compares Blue Bonnet Margarine

An invitation from Mrs Deems Taylor promotes Blue Bonnet Margarine as a fine quality all vegetable spread. It highlights sunny sweet flavor, high Vitamin A nutrition, and economy, urging readers to buy Blue Bonnet and enjoy all three flavors.

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