Bliss reelected president at North Carolina Restaurant Association meeting
L J Bliss of Bliss Inc Greensboro was reelected president at the sixth annual NC Restaurant Association convention at the Sheraton Hotel. The three day event features a banquet floor show and dance starting at 7 30 p m with sessions and talks including Charles Parker of the state conservation and development department. New officers include M M Melvin Raleigh vice president executive VP John Lineberger Raleigh treasurer and several regional vice presidents. Directors include E L Herman High Point and W J Pappas High Point. Miss Joan Talbert highlighted yesterday with a skit and Duke Power sponsored welcome by Mayor Amos Kearns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Bliss
Bliss, Inc
Greensboro
N. C. Restaurant Association
Sheraton Hotel
Charles Parker
State Department of Conservation and Development
Raleigh
M. M. Melvin
John Lineberger
S and W
Nicholas Pappas
Winston-Salem
Harvey J. Rape
Durham
Hugh B. Howell
Asheville
Claud F E. Blanchard
Lumberton
High Point
E. L. Herman
Herman’s
W. J. Pappas
Princess Cafe
Joan Talbert
Duke Power Company
Amos Kearns
Body Found In Vail Street Apartment
Cornelia Sturgis a 40 year old Negro woman was found dead in the bathroom of her home at 204 Vail Street Apartments around 8 30 this morning. A coroner reports death from natural causes possibly heart failure. She was wife of Ozie Sturgis and survived by a daughter and her mother. She had attended the High Point Fair last night. Burial plans await husband and relatives arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Sturgis
Vail Street
Ozie Sturgis
Clover
S. C
High Point Fair
Hairlip
Wreck Results In Two Arrests
Two Thomasville men were cited for reckless driving after a collision at Grimes and Willowbrook Streets around 4 p.m. Police say Thomas Coleman failed to stop, struck by George E. Manuel. $450 damage. no injuries.
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Thomasville
Grimes
Willowbrook Streets
Thomas Coleman
Willowbrook Street
Grimes Street
George E. Manuel
William B. Linthicum
Dalton Street
Broad Street
Willis Gardner
East Green Street
Geneva Kirkman
Route 4
Glen C. Calhoun
Clara Cox
Groundwork Laid For Appraisal Decision By County
High Point and Greensboro Chambers of Commerce and industry officials met with twenty county commissioners and officials to choose between two plans for appraising machinery and equipment in Guilford County revaluation. Fifty-one representatives from the chambers and industry groups attended a Sedg e meeting at the Field Inn to evaluate options presented by J. M. Cleminshaw Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Second Colored Amvet Meeting Set Tonight
All Negro veterans of World War I and the Korean campaign are invited to a special meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at Club Kelly Restaurant to organize a Negro Amvets Post here. A previous meeting showed strong interest in forming the group chartered by Congress for the last war veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Kelly
Amvets
Congress
Prayer for T SDAY from P D Miller Atlanta minister
A brief religious prayer asks God to grant eternal life now to believers and to strengthen them for daily duties and trials. It cites P D Miller of Druid Hills Presbyterian Church in Atlanta Georgia as the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Miller
Atlanta, Ga
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
Pulpit Exchange and Union Revival Set For September
Community notices outline a Sunday pulpit exchange by the Ministerial Union on September 21 and 28 at 11 o clock, with the annual city wide revival starting September 28. Other items include club meetings at 8 p m and church events at 7 30 p m, plus Gray Ladies planning home visits and hospital service revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Union
Philanthrophy Club
Thelma Threadgill
Woodbury
Odd Fellows Hall
Deaconess Board of
Mt. Vernon
Page Harris
Powell Alexander
James Rawleigh
Hedrick
William Settlemyre
Family Service and Welfare Department
E. M. Simmons
Mattie Haizlip
Young Ladies Club
Mattie Jones
Harrison Street
Kids' Day Observance Scheduled by Kiwanis Club
The High Point Kiwanis Club plans a large Kids' Day observance on September 27 featuring two daily showings of a special movie for about 4,000 children at two local theatres. Volunteers will sell Kids' Day buttons to fund theater events and support the hard of hearing program. Phil Walker chairs the event with a team handling button sales, radio news, church cooperation, posters, printing, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Kiwanis Club
Joe Smith
Jimmie Fidler
Fidler
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Phil Walker
Joe Johnson, Jr
Jimmie Kidd
Irvin Coffield
Walter Hester
Lee Schaner
Walter Crissman
W. B. Harriss
W. B. Lee
Ed Kennedy
Edgar Snider
Small Marsh Furniture Fire Doused by Local Firemen
A minor blaze at Marsh Furniture yesterday was extinguished around 3 p.m. by local firefighters. The fire started in a dust pit and did not spread, causing only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Furniture
Yesterda
Jamestown Improvement Group Names J C Putnam President
Jamestown Improvement Association held its annual stockholders meeting at the schoolhouse electing J C Putnam as president with Co C Williard vice president Roy Sullivan secretary and Kenneth T Miller treasurer Plans discussed include dissolving outstanding certificates but no action taken Authorities sprayed the city with insecticide by Orkin Exterminators amid rain concerns Historians named Jones and Vera Jones Beaver and church events were announced including a nursery plan and a covered dish supper for October
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jamestown Improvement Association
J. C. Putman
Co. C. Williard
Roy Sullivan
Kenneth T. Miller
Wesleyan Service Guild
Jamestown Methodist Church
Emily Ragsdale
Joe Smith
James Spencer
Emily Thompson
Evelyn Whetstone
Kenneth Miller
Hassell-Jones Reunion At Hickory Grove Church
The Hassell Jones reunion was held at Hickory Grove Church Sunday. Rev A D Shelton spoke at the morning service. A picnic lunch followed at noon. In the afternoon Jack Hassell of Lynchburg Virginia, the president, presided. Mrs Grayson Johnston of Charlotte was named secretary. Claude
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassell - Jones
Hickory Grove
A. D. Shelton
Jack Hassell
Lynchburg
Grayson Johnston
Charlotte
Claude
Brush Brothers Swish Sisters Parade Highlights Centennial
Thomasville hosts a fourth afternoon parade featuring Brothers of the Brush and Sisters of the Swish with antique cars. The event starts at 5 pm and winds through downtown led by the high school band. Afterward, kangaroo courts, a pageant, and a Civic Center dance follow as Centennial Week proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Brothers
Thomasville
Brothers of the Brush
Sisters of the Swish
City Memorial Stadium
Civic Center
Farmers and Merchants Day
L. Y. Ballentine
Thompson Greenwood
State Merchants Association
Raleigh
Ballentine
David A. Long, Jr
Amazon Cotton Mills
Bill Rice
Thomasville Merchants Association
Greenwood
George Hundley
Williamston
S. C
First Recorded Quadruplets Born in High Point Hospital
A High Point Memorial Hospital delivery reports stillborn quadruplets to Mrs. Henry Smith of 1005 North Street. Three girls born at 12 30 a.m. and a boy at 12 45 a.m. were four months premature but fully developed. Father named as a local factory worker. mother recovering, history shows no prior quadruplets here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
High Point Memorial Hospital
J. A. Martin
Henry Smith
North Street
Martin
Police arrest Jerome B. Cox for bad check in High Point
Jerome B. Cox, 39, was arrested on a $1,775 worthless check charge drawn on a High Point bank. He posted $1,000 bond for Municipal Court appearance on September 29. Also arrested were James Parks, 26, on a bigamy charge and Jamie Ayscue, 34, on a worthless check charge. Sarah Hattie Neal, 29, faced a bond of $300 for abandonment of three minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Virginia
Jerome B. Cox
High Point Bank
Cox
James Parks
Woodbury Street
Glenda Stiner
Rossville
Zannie Quick Parks
Parks
Jamie Ayscue
Henderson
Winston-Salem
Sarah Hattie Neal
Richland Avenue
Local Man Loses Driving Permit in Greensboro
James C. Chernault of 512 Gatewood Avenue had his driver’s license revoked for three years after a Greensboro court convicted him yesterday of operating a car while intoxicated. It was his second offense, with a six month suspended sentence and a $200 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Chernault
Gatewood Avenue
Greensboro
Chernault
CAP Unit Plans Sunday Flight to Rocky Mount
High Point Civil Air Patrol squadron plans a Sunday morning flight to Rocky Mount with breakfast at the municipal airport. Rocky Mount Squadron hosts an open house inviting all locals. The High Point unit changes meeting night to Thursday at 7 30 p.m. for the football season, announced by Capt. Frank Lambeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Civil Air Patrol
Rocky Mount
Frank Lambeth
Building Permits Issued For Ten New Homes
The City building inspector granted permits to J. R. Connor and L. H. Bottoms for nine residences on Williams Street at a total cost of 43 200 dollars. A separate permit was issued to J. D. Beck for a house at 1037 Asheboro Street costing 4 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Connor
L. H. Bottoms
Williams Street
J. D. Beck
Asheboro Street
Rozzelle Addresses Rotarians on World History Periods
Dr. C Excelle Rozzelle of Ardmore Methodist Church in Winston Salem spoke to the Thomasville Rotary Club outlining five major world history periods Bibical times Greco Roman era Italian Renaissance scientific era and a predicted sixth political era He called for future focus on social sciences and noted civil rights work harmony between management and labor and peace and war as key unresolved issues Guests included Southern Railway officials from Charlotte and several Rotarians and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
C. Excelle Rozzelle
Ardmore
Winston-Salem
Southern Railway System
Herbert S. Thompson
J. F. Sheneman
George W. Crews, Jr
Charlotte
Fred
Tommy Mauldin
Charles Robbins
Albert Beck
Dick Freeman
Frank Alspaugh
Salisbury
High Point
Grover H. Jones
Tom English
J. J. Cox
Jesse Washburn
J. P. Bolt
Curtis Smithden
Former Local Youth Rescues Four Swimmers
A High Point youth Billy Kessler, grandson of Mr and Mrs A A Kessler of 919 Gordon Street, was hailed a hero after dragging four people from swift tides at Windy Hill Beach near Wilmington. He swam two trips from the fishing pier to shore to save a woman and her two small daughters and a fisherman had failed to reach them. The 14 year old Boy Scout recently moved to Wilmington with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Billy, Kessler
A. A. Kessler
Gordon Street
Wilmington
Windy Hill Beach
Billy
Florists elect Williams as NC Florists Association officer
Mrs. A. E. Williams of High Point was elected second vice president of the North Carolina State Florists Association. Co. M. Montgomery of Durham was named president after a floral designing exhibition. The convention closes tonight with a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Williams
High Point
North Carolina
Two Driving Drunk Cases Net Sentence
In Municipal Court Rufus G. Hines 51 of 1201 Pearson Street received a 12 month road sentence after a second drunken driving charge within a week with earlier six month term suspended and fines. Harley Ray Looney 26 of 715 Grace Street was convicted of driving under the influence with six months on the roads suspended for 12 months and a 12 month driving ban plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus G. Hines
Pearson Street
Peadlay
Yestery
Harley Ray Looney
Grace Street
Eee Poe
Ames H. Glover, Jr
West Russell Street
Robert Edwards, Jr
Cross Street
Henry Horne
Olga Street
Top Cattle Show Winners Listed
Farm youngsters from Guilford Randolph Davidson and Forsyth Counties won major prizes at the district 4-H Club show in Greensboro. Blue ribbon winners include Georgia Macon Roger Laney Betsy Hackett Dempsey Delk Terry McCain Billy Johnson Mary Ann Wright John York Betty Hardin Nancy Gray Kivett Jerry Kivett Byron Hodgin Michael Inn David Porter Samuel Ich Douglas Porter Ralph McClellan Chaos Grafiam Nance Crouse Phili usselwhite and William Fore of Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Randolph
Davidson
Forsyth
Greensboro
Georgia Macon
Roger Laney
Betsy Hackett
Dempsey Delk
Terry McCain
Billy Johnson
Mary Ann Wright
John York
Betty Hardin
Nancy Gray Kivett
Jerry Kivett
Byron Hodgin
Michael Inn, Jr
David Porter
Samuel Ich
Douglas Porter
Ralph McClellan
Chtucky
Grafiam
Nance Crouse
Phil Usselwhite
William ‘Fore
Thomasville Council Sets Hearing for Ousted Cops
Thomasville officials set a hearing date for two ousted officers W A Truelove and Ottis C Koontz, with the hearing planned for October 14 at 9 30 a m in council chambers. Petitions seeking charges and written notices were read as the council discussed other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
W. A. Truelove
Ottis C. Koontz
Paul M. Shore
Bill Green
Man Treated After Work Fight In Thomasville
Lloyd Montsinger, a Winston Salem white man, received treatment from a Thomasville physician and had X rays at City Memorial Hospital for injuries after a work fracas on Wednesday. X rays showed no fracture and he was not hospitalized. City police said no fracas report or warrants were filed. Two arrests were made: one for public drunkenness and another for assault by James Spencer of 101 Fifth Avenue for allegedly assaulting his wife Maxine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rapp
Commission
Charles Wessinger
Recreation Commission
Charles Leake
Clyde C. Smith
Ned Gibbs
Ouncilman
L. R. Jarrett
Lake Street
Julius A. Green
Thomasville
Council
North Carolina
George H. Arnold
C. T. Kennedy
Arnold
Cooksey
Colonial Motel Group
Arthur. E. Black
Liberty Drive
Boyle Street
J. M. Gardner
C. C. Wilson
Gardner
Lloyd Montsinger
Winston Salem
City Memorial Hospital
Montsinger
James Spencer
Fifth Avenue
Spencer
Maxine
Mrs. Annie Ferree Dies Near Trinity
Mrs. Annie Roella Walker Ferree, 70, wife of Harvey Wills Ferree, died at her Route 1 Trinity home Wednesday night. Born May 14, 1882 in Randolph County, she was a Mt. Zion Methodist Church member. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs E Rains, three sons, four sisters, one brother, and three grandchildren. Funeral at Mt Zion Church Friday at 3 p.m. Burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Annie Roella Walker Feree
Harvey Wills Ferree
Route 1
Trinity
Randolph County
Robert L. Walker
Louemma Briles Walker
Ferree
Mt. Zion Methodist Church
Tminity
James Kennedy
R. W. Walker
Trinnity
J. C. Green & Sons Funeral
Bank Officials To Attend Meet At Minneapolis Conference
Arthur M. Utley of Wachovia Bank and Trust will attend the Robert Morris Associates fall conference in Minneapolis September 21 24. The national bank credit and lending officers group expects about 600 bankers. Utley will be joined by Brant R. Snavely and Archie K. Davis of Wachovia in Winston Salem. Snavely is first vice president of the Carolina Virginia Chapter and Davis is a national director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Utley
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Robert Morris Associates
Minneapolis
Robert Orris Associates
Utley
Wachovia
Winston - Salem
Brant R. Snavely
High Point
Archie K. Davis
Snavely
Carolina-Virginia
Association
Davis
Homecoming Day Set At Glenola
Glenola Baptist Church announces Homecoming Day on Sunday September 21 with events for all members former members and friends The schedule includes Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m sermon by Rev Charles McDowell of Hi Point at 2 p m gospel song service church 1 30 p m worship 7 30 p m and sermon by Rev Stanley Karomir ski pastor of Albertson Baptist Church serving as supply pastor for the coming month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenola Baptist Church
Charles McDowell
Hi Point
Stanley Karomirski
Albertson Baptist Church
Glenola
Revival Planned at Zion Church With Roy Coulter
A week of revival services starts Sunday at 7 30 p m at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church led by Rev A W Hedrick pastor. Evangelist Rev Roy D Coulter of Memorial Church Winston Salem will preach with special music and congregational singing each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
A. W. Hedrick
Roy D. Coulter
Memorial
James A. Rush 79 Dies in Winston-Salem
James A. Rush, 79, lifelong Davidson County resident of Denton High Rock, died yesterday at Brewer's Nurse Home in Winston-Salem after a three week illness. He was a farmer and lumber dealer. Survived by his brother W. H. Rush of Denton and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday at Lick Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Body at Hoover Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
James A. Rush
High Rock
Brewer
Winston-Salem
Davidson County
W. H. Rush
Lick Creek Baptist Church
Hoover Funeral Home
Centennial Program Schedule for Thursday and Friday Events
This listing outlines a two day centennial program with a Thursday schedule including a 5 p.m. parade 7:30 p.m. pre pageant garoo court 8 p.m. pageant and 9:30 p.m. fireworks followed by a 10 p.m. centennial costume dance at the civic center.Friday features a 5:30 p.m. parade 7:30 p.m. pre pageant program with LeRoy Shuping Jr and Charles Myers as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers of the Brush
Sisters of the
Agaroo Court
Civic Center
LeRoy Shuping, Jr
Greensboro
American Legion
Charles Myers
Charlotte
VFW
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Vail St
L. R. Link
Harold Smith
Wade Floyd
Lindsay Loflin
Louise Mullen
Charles Phillips
J. W. Hawthorne
Ella Roberts
Jamestown
Orkin
CAP
Dr. Rozzelle
Florists
Thomasville Council
N. C. Gas Company
R. M. Cooksey
Annie Ferree
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