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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1949

Page

4

Streeton seeks appeal to North Carolina Supreme Court

Charles G Streeton plans to appeal his first degree murder conviction of Carl Davis handed down last March. Attorney C A York said he will pursue the appeal only at Streetons insistence after asking to be relieved as counsel and being refused.

Charles G Streeton Carl Davis North Carolina C. A. York Streeton Don Phillips York Treeton George Batton

Damage Suits Seek Recovery of $2 073 58

Sums totaling 2073 58 are being asked in court complaints filed yesterday and today. Southern Oil Transportation seeks 679 50 from J F Rogers doing business as Rogers Construction for an accident last May involving a tank truck and a Rogers vehicle. L M Braswell seeks 580 72 from G K Saunders and Arnold Spaugh alleging Spaughs auto crashed a stop sign and damaged Braswell car. Snow Lumber Co Inc seeks 563 36 from Southern Oil Co of North Carolina for materials delivered and unpaid. Edward J Davis seeks 250 from R L Mize for auto damages from an accident last July caused by the defendant.

Southern Oil Transportation Company J. FP. Rogers Rogers Construction Company Rogers L. M. Braswell G. K. Saunders Arnold Spaugh Spaugh Braswell Snow Lumber Co., Inc Southern Oil Co North Carolina

High Point Red Sox to Close Finch Field Season Sunday

The High Point Red Sox plan a final Finch Field appearance Sunday against either the Ahoskie Giants or Raleigh Braves. Wilbur Pennix leads locals with three Winston-Salem and Greensboro signees joining the squad while one opponent remains to be fixed. The Giants ended the year 42-7. An official said one of the two teams will play at the field Sunday. The article also notes American glassware and Washington portrait busts as popular items.

High Point Red Sox Finch Field Ahoskie Giants Raleigh

Beautiful Nairn Linoleum Advertises New Duplex Backing

The ad markets Nairn Inlaid Linoleum with a patented duplex felt backing that prevents cracking bulging and blistering on expanding floors. It touts a rainbow assortment of colors and promotes a free decorating book from Congoleum-Nairn Inc. in Kearny New Jersey.

Nairn Congoleum-Nairn Inc Kearny New Jersey

No Verdict Reached In Cox Case

The city civil service commission adjourned at 1 am without a ruling on E. C. Cox s reinstatement after a hearing that began at 8 pm. Cox, dismissed from the police force by Chief C. C. Stoker, argued he was never warned and had no demerits. The panel deliberated in executive session and adjourned without further announcements.

Joe Brown City Civil Service Commission E. C. Cox Cox C. C. Stoker Charles McAnally W. C. Johnson Stoker Reg Ny Commission McAnally

Lions Club hears football program at Sheraton meeting

Ralph James of High Point College outlined football history and stars including Charlie Justice and Don McCurry to Lions club members at the Sheraton hotel. The program highlighted Justice’s career, Redditt’s potential, and the White Cane drive set for September 18 with a WMFR broadcast.

Lions Club Sheraton Hotel Ralph James High Point College Bill Currie High Point Enterprise Charlie “Choo Choo" Justice James Justice Asheville University of North Carolina Don McCurry Duncan Redditt Redditt Sanford Pryde Waller Surtiny WMFR Lion W. C. Burnett High Point Lions Wilson Bynum Pegram Buddy Welch Bill Pugh

Academy Appointments and Local Fire Alarms

Enlisted guardsmen may compete for 150 U S military academy slots from about 60 contenders nationwide, per the state adjutant general. Three High Point residents—Richard Hazlewood Kenneth B Geddie and George S Robichaux—left for Staunton Virginia to enroll in Staunton Military Academy. Fire alarms were answered for a city truck fire caused by smudge pots and a short circuit fire in a car on English Street. damage was slight.

National Guard U. S. Military Academy State Adjutant General Virginia High Point Richard Hazlewood W. P. Hazlewood West Drive Kenneth B. Geddie Rotary Drive George S. Robichaux G. E. Wertz Wellington Street Staunton Staunton Military Academy English Street

Permit Granted for Malpass and Kearns Grocery Store

A permit was issued yesterday to Malpass and Kearns to construct a grocery store on East Lexington Avenue between Marion Street and Centennial Avenue with an estimated cost of 13500 dollars.

Kearns Lexington ‘Avenue Marion Street Centennial Avenue

New Student James Waddell Cobb to Enter Michigan State

James Waddell Cobb of High Point will enroll as a new student at Michigan State College in East Lansing this fall. He joins the campus as the institution welcomes newcomers for the upcoming academic year.

James Waddell Cobb High Point Michigan State College East Lansing Michigan

Parker Tax Evasion Trial Proceeds in Greensboro

In Greensboro North Carolina on September 16 the trial of Josephus D Parker Eagle Springs wine maker for tax evasion continued. Prosecutors allege Parker diverted wine purchase checks to insurance firms with Parker policies and failed to report the funds as income. He faces more than 114000 dollars in taxes for 1943 1944 and 1945 and denies the charges.

Greensboro N. C Josephus D. Parker Eagle Springs Parker

Atlantic and Pacific To Fight Federal Court Suit

A&P officials announce a federal suit seeking to dissolve the company, describing it as a threat to American welfare and living standards. They vow to oppose the action with every legitimate means, arguing it would reduce competition, raise prices, and harm customers, farmers, and employees.

Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Southern District of New York A&p Anti-Trust

Meters Resume Full Time Duty This Week

Parking meters return to full time operation after a summer lull with Sunday free parking only. From Wednesday through Saturday meters will require payment, ending the idle period and restoring regular enforcement.

Uncle of Mrs. Tice Dies in Philadelphia

Mrs. Walter T. Tice travels to Philadelphia after the death of her uncle Will Green who died from a cerebral hemorrhage after illness since September 1. Funeral services are held there tomorrow. he left a widow and two children. Mrs. Tice plans to return this weekend.

Walter T. Tice Philadelphia Will Green Tice

Raleigh James and Jane Allen In Roanoke and High Point Pairing

Raleigh James and Jane Allen of High Point are connected with Albert Lee Cadd and Lilian Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Roanoke in an item noting a marriage or listed union. The brief mentions four individuals and two cities.

Raleigh James and Jane Allen High Point Albert Lee Cadd Lilian Elizabeth Fitzgerald Roanoke

Two Cars Collide at City Intersection Injures Man

A two car crash at the Richardson and North Hamilton streets intersection injures Arthur T. Burris and causes about 609 in damage. Guy A. Fisher, driving a 1937 Dodge, was cited for reckless driving after failing to stop at the stop sign. Burris, 54, of 300 North Wrenn street, suffers fractured ribs and shock.

Richardson North Hamilton Streets Arthur T. Burris North Wrenn Street Guy A. Fisher Denton Rt. 1 Offi Burris Hamilton Street Fisher Hamilton

Grade crossing elimination project inspected by visitors

High Point will host a two day inspection of the grade crossing elimination project by engineers from the American Railway Engineers Association meeting in Sedgefield. The group will tour Winston Salem R J Reynolds plants and Salem College campus before ending the tour at Grimes Street with a banquet at Sedgefield Inn led by Dr. Howard Rondthaler. City officials including T E Hinson Earl Phillips Leroy Briggs and Bill Bailey will join.

High Point Highways Committee The American Railway Engineers, Association Sedgefield Grimes Street Winston-Salem R. J. Reynolds Salem College Sedgefield Inn Howard Rondthaler T. E. Hinson Earl Phillips Leroy Briggs Bill Bailey

Tune in Henry J Taylor on ABC Network Mondays

Henry J Taylor hosts a Monday program on ABC Network with updates and guest segments. The show airs weekly including entertainment and current events discussions.

Henry J, Taylor ABC Network

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