Explosions Strike Four Negro Leaders Homes in Charlotte
A series of blasts damaged four homes of prominent Black leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, including NAACP state president Kelly Alexander and attorney Julius Chambers. No injuries were reported as police sealed the area and investigated the early morning attacks. The targets also included Fred Alexander, Charlotte’s sole Negro City Council member, and Dr. Reginald Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N.C
Kelly Alexander
NAACP
William McCall
Alexander
Fred Alexander
Julius Chambers
United States
Middle North Carolina
Reginald Hawkins
Airplane Hits Marker At Willard Airport
A single engine Aeronca piloted by student Bennett E Blakeslee, 24, Clyde, attempted to land at Willard Airport on Saturday. Instructor J W Slager, 47, Fremont, owned the plane. Wind drift caused the aircraft to strike a runway marker, collapsing the right gear. Minor damage and no injuries were reported.
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Willard Airport
Aeronca
Bennett E. Blakeslee
Clyde
J.W. Slager
Fremont
Teen cited in weekend Norwalk crash on Elm Street
Norwalk police investigated three weekend accidents. Douglas E. Duffield aged 17 of 29 Walnut Street was cited to Juvenile Court for reckless operation after his eastbound car struck a westbound vehicle driven by Mrs. Norbert Roth on East Elm Street at 10 35 a m Sunday. Duffield said he lost control crossing the Elm Street bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Douglas E. Duffield
Walnut St
East
Duffield
Norbert Roth
E. Elm St
Elm Street Bridge
Reed Sr. Convicted in Mayor's Court on DWI and Revocation
Reed Sr. was found guilty in Mayor's Court Sunday of driving under the influence and driving with a lapsed license. He received a 3 day jail term on the DWI charge with $100 of the fine suspended and $200 plus costs. on the revocation charge $50 fine with $30 suspended. The car hit a pole at 43 State St snapping a guy wire and telephone line. An accident at 30 Cline Street caused minor damage to a truck driven by Ralph A. Rouch and a car driven by Mary Agnes Lewis. Rouch was cited for improper backing.
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Wellington
Mary Agnes Lewis
Grover
Cline Street
Roub
Cline
Lewis
Aid Available for New Park in Greenwich
Federal funds may aid Greenwich to purchase about 22 acres for Reservoir Lake Park with matching funds for most parks work. Voters approved a new one mill levy to help cover land costs. plans call for surveying and outdoor facilities designed by Ashland engineer George Raike with Urban Renewal in Chicago.
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Greenwich
Keith Sparks
Park Board
Paul Foster
Reservoir Lake Park
Richard Sloan
Park Planning Commission
Ashland
George Raike
Chicago
Huron County Budget Commission
Raymond & Florence Bowerite
Bowerite
Fire Department
Cleo Westbrook
Arthur Evans, Jr
Evert Ebinger
PTO To Purchase Patrol Jackets
GREENWICH The South Central PTO votes to buy 10 safety jackets for school safety patrols at 3 50 each. Mrs Clyde Bacon, chairman of the safety committee, reports.
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Greenwich
South Central Parent Teacher Organization
PTO
Clyde Bacon
Greenwich News Briefs and School Holiday Programs
Greenwich announces four Main Street crosswalk signs on U S Route 224 to aid pedestrians at Townsend and Center crossings. Elementary PTO seeks usable games for winter recess. balance stands at 543.53 after a Farm Bureau dinner profit. Christmas programs set for Dec 16 20 21 with kindergarten class leading in room count. high school choir and junior band perform under Ronald Zoz.
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Main Street
Greenwich
Townsend Street
Center Street
George McNemar
PTO
John Mauter
Huron County Farm Bureau
William Conway
Sth
Ruby Daniels
Ronald Zoz
Police Locate Driver After Hit-Skip Incident
Police find 77 year old Mary Edith Beck of North Fairfield, driver of a 1951 blue Chevrolet involved in a hit-skip reported by Leslie W. Russell of Milan. Russell said his parked car on Benedict Avenue suffered minor damage. Beck claims she did not know of the collision and has not been cited.
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Mary Edith Beck
North Fairfield
Leslie W. Russell
Milan
Norwalk Auto Club
Benedict Avenue
Mary Beck
Fire damages home of chief's parents in Willard
An early morning blaze at 318 South Main Street Willard caused about 1300 dollars in damage to the home of Mr and Mrs George E Painter Sr. The fire started from an electrical shortage at the service box and spread to walls and the attic. Richard Painter woke to heat and smoke as about 20 Willard volunteers fought the flames. Chief George E Painter Jr assisted as acting fire chief during the incident while the regular chief was on sick leave.
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Willard
George E. Painter
S. Main St
Painter
John Yacob
Richard Painter
Princess Margaret ends U.S. tour with private events in New York
Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon conclude their three week U.S. visit with a busy schedule in New York including shopping on Fifth Avenue and official functions. She cancels a Connecticut visit saying she is tired before departing for Bermuda Wednesday.
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New York
UPI
Margaret
Fifth Avenue
Earl of Snowdon
Bermuda
United States
Con
Thanksgiving Origins and Gratitude From Porter Ford Ad
An acquaintance notes Thanksgiving as America's oldest holiday dating to 1621 and traces ancient pagan feasts of thanks. The column extends seasonal appreciation to readers and patrons, signed by Porter Ford, with dealership contact details.
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Porter Ford, CO
Rt. 250
Milan
FTA Buys Books For Overseas via Books U S A
Greenwich based South Central Future Teachers of America joins Books U S A program sending 4 to purchase 10 educational paperbacks for overseas delivery. Chapter advisor Mrs Milton Schantz notes reader choice of recipient area and Far East shipment is likely.
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Greenwich
South Central Future Teachers of America
FTA
Books U.S.A., Inc
South Central Group
Books
U.S.A
Milton Schantz
Far East
Thanksgiving Service Set in Willard Churches
Willard hosts a Community Thanksgiving service Wednesday at 7 30 PM at First Presbyterian with Rev. Robert Snyder delivering the sermon. Celeryville Christian Reformed and Presbyterian churches provide music. Willard Ministerial Association sponsors. A separate Thanksgiving Day service is at Trinity Lutheran at 10 AM.
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Willard
First Presbyterian Church
Robert Snyder
Grace Methodist Church
Celeryville Christian Reformed and Presbyterian Churches
Willard Ministerial Association
Trinity Lutheran Church
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