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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1949
Page
8
An 18 month sentence was handed to Alston for violating prohibition laws after detectives found 1% gallons of untaxed liquor in his woodshed. He appealed, posted $200 bond, and was released. The court also handled traffic and drunkenness cases involving Lexington and Greensboro residents with fines, suspensions, or probation.
Governor announces Arthur Kirkman of High Point appointed to the governor’s committee on economy and efficiency in state government. The panel, created to eliminate petty graft, will meet in the governor’s office on Friday morning.
Fire loss in the city for August declined from the previous year data from Fire Chief E. K. Ingram. Sixty alarms were answered in 31 days, nine false, versus 66 alarms in August 1948. Loss totaled 2315 dollars, per capita 0.06 cents, down from 0.11 last year. department saved 125,685 dollars worth of buildings and contents at risk.
J. D. Rogers spoke at the Civitan club noon luncheon about the coming North Carolina football season. He predicted the year would show the best NC teams yet despite less experienced players, offset by aggressive spirit. Guests included Dr. Marcus Adderholt Dick Hubbard and Jimmy Gruzdis Hi-Toms president and manager.
Veterans may take a building trades course at William Penn. N S Morehead will lead a meeting at Mt Olive Baptist Church Thursday September 15 at 7 30 p m. A Saturday night meeting at Mt Olive is set for September 17. The public is invited. The Missionary Circle No 2 of First Baptist meets with Mrs Lallage Scott September 15. The Christian Mission Holiness church convocation runs September 15–18 1949 at Leonard Street tent with public worship invited.
The youngest star defeated six time champion Mrs Edwin H Vare 4 and 3 at Merion Golf Club in rain and mud. The Californian, once playing with dolls, shot seven over par 43 on the front nine then closed with birdies on 7 8 and 9. Frances Stephens fell to Mrs Julius A Page in the second round. The field advanced to the third round of 32.
Sidney H. Tomlinson Jr of Tomlinson Furniture led a nationwide telephone sales conference from High Point last night. Field salesmen in San Francisco Fort Worth Joplin Indianapolis Pittsburgh Boston Washington New York Memphis and other cities joined in an efficient real time briefing on the new Operation Gains borough campaign. Tomlinson called the event a decided success and said more promotions are planned.
A J Koonce Jr was named president of the newly formed Kappa Alpha alumni association at a Emerywood country club smoker Other officers included Harold Amos secretary and Richard Wright treasurer The group hosted 25 college freshmen as guests and heard talks on college fraternity life by Rev Paul Hardin and Rev Kenneth Goodson
Two hearings were postponed in municipal court this afternoon a preliminary for a Negro charged with carnal knowledge of a married woman and a second for a 16 year old charged with rape. Johnnie Carter Nesro 608 Fairview and Jesse Edgar Murphy 408 Grayson were present when court recessed at 12 45. Murphy allegedly admitted raping his landlord s wife Mrs Jessie Grubb 35 around noon Monday. Court planned to reconvene about 2 o clock.
Robert Gaines, 23, of 712 Leonard, Negro, appeared in Municipal Court charged with nonsupport of an illegitimate child. The judge suspended six months on condition Gaines pay Eloise Lovett $40 immediately and seven dollars weekly for the child, noting Gaines is unemployed and suggesting he sell his suit to raise funds.
Rev Calvin Leonard resigns as pastor of Zion and Calvary Evangelical and Reformed churches in Thomasville to join the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist church. He says letters of resignation have been mailed to the consistories' chairmen.
The state highway patrol warns motorists to stop for school buses when they load or unload. Officials stress that automobiles must stop regardless of traffic direction or other vehicles.
A civil service commission hearing is set for tomorrow at 8 p.m. to review the reinstatement appeal of E. C. Cox who was dismissed from the police force by Chief C. C. Stoker for alleged failure to stay on the job and follow instructions. Cox served about five years on the South Main street beat and may have testimony from Police Sergeant J. H. Hubbard.
About 150 persons attended the fellowship banquet in the church dining hall last evening at 5 30. Dr E L Hillman was master of ceremonies and fellowship singing was led by Dr Arthur Detwiler. A Panorama of Council Achievements and Forecast was led by Dean J H Satterwhite. Reports were heard from various divisions of the council.
An ecumenical service at First Presbyterian Church featured Dr. Paul Tudor Jones presiding and a choir program led by Henry Wapple. New officers for 1949 50 were installed by Dr. Stanley C Harrell, with only two electees present. Dr. Clyde Milner and Mrs. C C Todd among others were named for terms expiring 1950 52. Dr. George D. Kelsey delivered the evangelistic sermon on The Evangelistic Task of the Church before about 200 attendees.
North Carolina theater chain announces three managerial shifts in High Point. Robert Roberts moves from Paramount to Mt. Airy city manager tomorrow. Joe Abercombie transfers to Paramount. Paul M Jones becomes Rialto manager and Broadhurst post remains open.
Public notice of classified ad rates including minimum charge 45 and cash in advance with color rules and cancellation terms. It outlines insertions for three seven or multiple days and penalties for errors and corrections, with price per line and per inch and deadlines for drop-off.
The Geneva Convention adopted by 26 nations in 1864 aimed to safeguard neutral humanitarian agencies in medical care for war wounded, later revised to govern prisoner of war treatment and protections.
Rental details show prices for properties on Valley Ridge and Player Drive. Listings include 1518 Valley Ridge with five rooms at 70.00, 506 Player Dr with five rooms at 70.00, and 522 Player Dr four garage at 62.50 plus a 12 dollar rental.
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