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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1952

Page

9

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Assault and Other Court Actions

Felix Little, 38, of 632 Willow brook Street, sentenced to two years on the roads for assault with a deadly weapon, to run concurrently with current sentence. Jury found him guilty of stabbing his nephew Eugene Little with a knife on May 17. W J Johnson pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to eight months on the roads.

Felix Little Willowbrook Street Little Eugene Little W. J. Johnson J. C. Miller Ward Street Harold Hutchinson Thurston Street Myrtle Outlaw Batman

Two Boys, Prisoner Confess to Local Crimes

Detectives cleared two cases after arresting two boys on West Green Street for break ins at Kivett Grocery earlier this month. Eugene K Sanders, inmate at State Prison, confessed to a flim flam scheme that netted him and his wife $120 in cash and groceries, issuing worthless $30 checks and cashing them locally. Indictments were filed and Sanders returned to prison for parole violation. Stoker notes a 90 day sentence in a related case elsewhere.

State Prison Plains Kivett West Green Street Eugene K. Sanders W. C. Johnson Sanders Johnson Thomasville C. C. Stoker

Two Theft Cases Reported To Cops

Two theft incidents were reported to City detectives yesterday. Charles E. Holton said a .32 calibre pistol was taken from his car while he ate at a restaurant in the 300 block of North Arn Street early yesterday morning. About $5 in small change and merchandise were stolen from the Y Not Eat Lunch on East Russell Street after someone tore a rear door screen.

J. W. Walters Walters Charles E. Holton Northarn Street East Russell Street

City May Seek County Aid For Courthouse Project

Mayor Amos Kearns announced the council will review talks with County Commissioners on county aid for a new courthouse built on county land rear property. If approved the city would lease space after amortizing construction costs avoiding rent, potentially saving about 100000 dollars. The plan requires an enabling act from the January General Assembly and further joint meetings of county and city officials.

Amos Kearns Council General Assembly Kearns Logan Porter

Optimist Club Plans Variety Show and Baby Contest

High Point Optimist Club will sponsor a musical show titled Trippin Around at High Point Junior High School. An all local cast of over 200 will perform in eight scenes with fluorescent costumes. Proceeds fund a Little League ball park. Local baby contest finale to be staged with the show.

High Point Optimist Club Junior Optimist Club Goldston Park Fred W. Bergman, Jr Marion Pilot Productions, Inc High Point Optimist W. W. Lewis J.K. Litton James E. Stewart Frank Lambeth Z. P. Long Roy Sullivan J. C. Moore Marshall Kellam J.C. Harwell L. H. Baker Jimmie Mitchell L. G. ‘Harrison T. C. Kivett Frankie J. K. Litton W. ‘Lewis Bob Mendenhall C. A ‘Miller Jommy Mitchell Litton

History Class at Allen Jay Plans Washington Trip

Allen Jay High School history class prepares for an annual Washington trip with 36 members led by sponsors Miss Hulda Chilton and O. E. Moye. They will visit Mount Vernon, the White House, Smithsonian, FBI, Pentagon, and other sites, returning Sunday after a Thursday departure.

Allen Jay High School Washington, D. C Hulda Chilton O. E. Moye Betty Coltrane Laurine Gaddy von Ella Garner Frances Hill Evelena Hines Pat Kearns Barbara Ridge Judy Spencer Betty Lou Sheffield Ruby Sheffield Shirley Thomas Douglas Bartlett Kenneth Black Charles Brewer Horace Coltrane Tommy Cooper Bobby iCox Bobby Dunbar Jimmy @ulledge Jerry Ingram James Johnson David Leonard David Lowe Donald Lomax Johnny Nelson Pat Pearce Carson Powers Garland Robbins Harold Robertson Robert Robertson Jerry Rodden Clifton Shackleford Jimmy Stutts Fred Taylor Eugene Venable de Warren Edward Willard Mount Vernon Washington National Airport Ford Theater Bureau of Engraving and Printing Federal Bureau of Investigation Memorials and Congressional Library Botanic Gardens The Capital House and Senate Smithsonian Institute Supreme Court National Art Gallery White House Arlington National Cemetery Pentaigon Building Washington Cathedral Zoological Park

George L. Jones Dies at 84 in Greensboro

George Lee Jones, 84, died at Anthony Nursing Home in Greensboro after a period of declining health. He lived at 408 Barber Street, Greens boro, with his son E. Frank Jones. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. J Elmer Weaver and Mrs. Louise J Sharp, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and brother J E Jones of Jamestown. Funeral set for today at 11 a.m. at Rehobeth Methodist Church.

Greensboro George Lee Jones Anthony Nursing Home Barber Street E. Frank Jones J. Elmer Weaver Surf City Louise J. Sharp J. E. Jones Jamestown Rehobeth Methodist Church

Rotary Club to Hear Senator Clyde Hoey

Senator Clyde R. Hoey will be the principal speaker at a Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow. The meeting starts at 12 15 p.m. with the speech broadcast by WHPE at 12 45 p.m.

Rotary Club Clyde Hoey Clyde R. Hoey Ee Club WHPE

News of Colored People Meeting Thursday

The Young Ladies Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Lacy Brewington's home 1011 West Green Street Jamestown There will be a platform service with different ministers at the Tabernacle of Jesus in Jamestown Friday at 7 30 p.m.

Young Ladies Club Lacy Brewington West Green Street Jamestown Tabernacle of Jesus

Auto Strikes Small Girl On Rural Highway

Three year old Ronda Highfill of Route 5 was treated at Memorial Hospital for a broken collarbone and other injuries after being struck by a car around 3 45 yesterday afternoon on Rawley Farm Road in front of Lismore Manufacturing. The driver Wade Dee Hinkle Jr. 32 of 2100 Van Buren Street faced no charges.

Ronda Highfill Route 5 Memorial Hospital Jess A. Highfill Wade Dee Hinkle, Jr van Buren Street Hinkle Rawley Farm Road Lismore Manufacturing Company

Fire incidents and a reunion noted in city briefs

A truck fire at Hayworth and Panel Company caused slight damage while oil stoves flooded at 207 Phillips Street with no damage. An electric motor short at Alma Desk on Grimes Street caused a small booth fire, and smoke filled 109 Oak Court halls. A drop cord caused a small blaze at 517 Otteray Drive with slight damage. Cecils Drug Store renovation permit valued at $2. The Morgan family reunion is set for Sunday at J A Hussey residence on Old Thomasville Road at noon.

Hayworth Ll and Panel Company Phillips Street Short Alma Desk Company Grimes Street Tane Oak Court Otteray Drive

Garbage Truck and Car Crash at Church and Elm

A city garbage truck and a passenger car collided near the Church Elm intersection at 7:30 in the morning. The incident led to the arrest of Barbara Bohler, 19, of 11 West Green Street, who was cited for failing to heed a stop sign. Leonard Ford Long, 28, of 2199 West Russell Street, a city employee, operated the truck and property losses were reported.

Church and Elm Streets Barbara Bohler West Green Street Leonard Ford Long West Russell Street Bohler

Cone Mills Engineer Discusses Progress and Pollution

Dan McConnell an industrial engineer with Cone Mills Greensborough spoke to the Civitan Club on The Price and Profit of Progress He contrasted North Carolina industrial growth with early 1900s conditions noting waste disposal in Piedmont cities rivers and streams growing polluted and the need for solutions The luncheon featured his accordion numbers and the presence of guest Co W Fairley L N Railroad representative.

Dan McConnell Cone Mills Greensboro Civitan Club Henry Douglas McConnell North Carolina Piedmont Co. W. Fairley L & N Railroad

Kepley Infant of Lexington Laid to Rest

Last rites for Wanda Sue Kepley infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kep ly of Route 2 Lexington were conducted at Walker Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday afternoon. Interment followed in Clarksburg Methodist Church cemetery seven miles south of Thomasville. The child died Monday night at 11 45 in Thomasville.

Kepley Thomasville Wanda Sue Kepley Clarence Kepley Route 2 Lexington Walker Funeral Home Clarksburg Methodist Church

Burlington Mills Officer to Speak at Lions Club

James L. Williams, director of industrial relations at Burlington Mills, will headline the High Point Lions Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. He leads Mills’ industrial relations and chairs Guilford County’s Industrial Defense Savings Bonds program. Corporal Jerry K. Crump, Medal of Honor recipient, will be introduced. The program supports a state Payroll Savings Drive led by J. C. Cowan of Burlington Mills.

James L. Williams Burlington Mills High Point Lions Club Williams Industrial Defense Savings Bonds Guilford County Jerry K. Crump Northcore J. C. Cowan Pos H. N. Williard High Point Defense Bonds High Point

Four-engined French plane crashes at Saigon airport

A French four engined naval plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Saigon airport killing 13 persons. The disaster occurred in Indo China with the accident attributed to unknown causes.

Saigon

Centennial Celebration in Thomasville Nearing Final Balance

Thomasville Chamber of Commerce Manager Kenneth J. Hoyle reported strong support from nearly every citizen for the Centennial celebration. Chamber President R. L. Pope said the event is expected to end in the black, with a full financial accounting due this week or next after bills are paid. Any surplus will be used for charitable purposes per incorporation rules.

Thomasville

Ideal Weather For This Area This Week

Warm days and cool nights define this week with near perfect conditions. Forecasters predict temperatures around 76 degrees today and overnight lows near 50 degrees, with last night dipping to 49.

Hospital relies on old emergency system as interns leave

The local hospital faces reduced emergency room efficiency after losing three seasonal staffers, including Dr. George T. Wolff and Eugene and Eldora Terrell. Officials revert to a rotating roster of on call physicians while seeking replacements, hoping the summer gains endure amid staffing gaps.

George T. Wolff Eugene and Eldora Terrell W. R. Peters Terrell Dr. Wolff Peters

Archdale Hosts Archdale’s Namesake Guest

Archdale welcomed Archdale Jones, great great great grandson of Governor Archdale, as the town’s guest of honor for a three day visit from Baltimore. Jones, a radio host known as a “radio detective,” spoke at a Lions Club dinner and discussed reuniting long lost relatives.

Archdale Archdale Jones Lloyd Taylor Randolph County Lions Club Ralph Smith John Archdale Carolinas Baltimore Archdale J. Jones Maryland North Carolina Jones Taylor Archdale Lions Club WRAL

Court action seeks interpretation of late Mrs Bartlett will

In Guilford Court Greensboro a suit filed against relatives of Mrs Ruby N Bartlett and First Presbyterian Church trustees seeks interpretation of the will. Executor Curtis Smithdeal notes potential residuary devisee claims by Nadyne Petty Jurgevich Nettie E Pettey and L Pettey of Iowa.

Ruby N. Bartlett Guilford Court Greensboro Bartlett High Point Curtis Smithdeal Smithdeal Nadyne Petty Jurgevich Nettie E. Pettey Des Moines Towa L. Pettey Sioux City Iowa Presbyterian Church I. Paul Ingle D. E. Headen J. Sanders Dallas

Prayerful Tribute to Scenic Peaks in Reverent Psalm

The speaker lifts eyes to Rainier Hood Shasta Whitney and other mountains, praising God for creation. The tone honors nature as mighty sentinels guarding a favored land and ends with a devotional Amen.

Rainier Hood Shasta Whitney

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Capiuses First Evangelical and Reformed Church South Main and Russell Streets W. T. Winslow South Main Vail, Hollingsworth and Jarrell Ben Hermanes Optimist Club Allen Jay George L. Jones Cecils Drug Store Civitans BurMil Centennial Success Financially Forrest Cates Enterprise Hememe Whirlwind Archdale Lions Joneses United States San Francisco England America
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