Local residents head home from trips and visits
Numerous residents return from journeys including Ernest D. Summer and Daniel G. Beal to Los Angeles after stays in Cheyenne, Canada, and Alaska. Capt. and Mrs. Walter Jones host relatives from Maryland and Atlanta while Mrs. Andrew T. Rhyne prepares for Johns Hopkins surgery. Mrs. John D. Spencer visits Los Angeles and Bill Wise from Bainbridge plans August arrival. Ellis Land and family visit in St Louis before James Forbe’s hosts on Jones street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest D. Summer
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Canada
Alaska
Daniel
Andrew‘t. Rhyne
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John D. Spencer
South Columbia Street
Winston Simpson
Los Angeles
Calif
Simpson
Ellis Land
Ralph and
David
St. Louis, Mo
Roy Forbes
Jones Street
Water crisis debate maneuvers toward council action
The piece outlines that Long Creek delivers only half Gastonia’s water, with Rankin lake supplying the rest. An emergency declaration is not made yet but may be pursued. South Fork line may open soon to avoid a repeat shortage. Nearby towns and mills rely on Rankin lake and Duhart creek for supply, with health officials praising Gaston County for response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Creek
Gastonia
Rankin Lake
South Fork
J. D. McLean
Spencer Mountain
Cramerton
Armstrong Bridge
Cramerion
National Weaving Company
Duhart Creek
Epee
Lowell
Joe Ameen
State Board of Health
Gaston County Health Department
Local Negro News and Community Notices
Negro News Items cover personal visits and family events in Dallas with Mrs D E Hoffman hosting her Washington guests Mimi and Mary Anne. Plus a Greenville South Champs versus Gastonia Tigers baseball game at Erwin Memorial Stadium and Missionary Circle No 3 meeting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The Massey McCullough Barnes and Gettys families held a Rock Hill reunion with Gastonia participants. New citizens Jas White and wife relocate to West Walnut Ave. NACW Philadelphia meeting August 18 19 20 with national delegates. Lt Rush Post 198 American Legion meets at 8 pm at 415 North York St. Sara P Jones and daughter Lillian return from Asheville and Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
D. E. Hoffman
Vivian Cunningham
Mary Anne
Washington D.C
Hoffman
Washington
Greesnbara Southern Champs
Gastonia Tigers
Erwin Memorial Stadium
Missionary Circle NO
Sueolin Lawsrence
Washington, D. C
Robert Massey
Jas. White
Granite Avenue
West Walnut Avenue
NACW
Meeret
Philadelphia
National Association of College Women
Gaston Branch
Broadwood Hotel
Post
Rush Post
American Legion
North York Street
Co. B. Camp
Shelby
Sara P. Jones
Dauighter
Lillian
Asheville
N G
Knoxville
Birth Announcement for Martha Lals Maxwell
Mr and Mrs Tom Maxwell of Hickory announce the birth of a daughter Martha Lals on Thursday July 28 at Richard Hate Hospital. A separate note recalls a 1952 incident in which nine Chinese spies were captured after a plane was shot down over North Korea. The U.S. seeks their release and 39 other American civilians detained in China amid Geneva talks with Ambassador Wang Ping-nan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Maxwell
Hickory
Martha Lals
Richard Hate Hospital
Seoul
Tokyo
North Korea
United States
China
Wang Ping- Nan
Geneva
Talbott Inquiry Ends With Satisfactory Resolution
The inquiry into Talbott's conduct and ties to Paul B Mulligan and Co. is resolved. McClellan said a brief unanimous Senate report will be written. Talbott acknowledged some actions were mistaken such as sending letters on Air Force stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbott
O O Craig Honored On 76th Birthday
O O Craig was honored on his 76th birthday at his Willow Street home Sunday afternoon. Family and friends, including his children James L. Brookshire, Lewis Craig, J P Gibson, Polle Stroup, Robert Stapleton, James Craig, Charles Craig, Mrs Glenn Roper, Mrs H C Johnson of Charlotte, and J D McLainchlin of Burlington, attended. A birthday cake and home made ice cream were served. waffles with honey sauce and crispy bacon were brunch treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Craig
Willow Street
Craig
James L. F. Brookshire
Lewis Craig
J. P. Gibson
Polle Stroup
Robert Stapleton
James Craig
Charles Craig
Glenn Roper
Ministerial Party Is Back From Long Foreign Tour
Dr and Mrs W Ward Barr returned to Gastonia after a 22 500 mile tour visiting 16 countries. The trip involved 43 travelers led by Dr Harr and Dr Dick H Hoyle, with notes on improved hygiene, better hotels, and pro arabi outreach. They described welcoming receptions, ample transport, and strong public relations efforts abroad, while noting a camel encounter near the pyramids and a desire to be home again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ward Barr
Gastonia
First Baptist Church
Barrs
Harr
Dick H. Hoyle
Decatur
Israel
Dr. Barr
Azores
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Greece
Turkey
Egypt
Lebanon
Syria
Jordan
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
France
England
Scotland
New York
Fmil Abu Dayer
Pyramids
Council Votes To Enforce Lot Cleaning Edict
Gastonia city council moved to enforce a 1925 ordinance requiring owners of vacant lots to trim weeds and tall grass each spring and fall. If owners do not comply, the city will hire crews and bill the owner, with unpaid costs possibly added to the lot’s taxes. The council also planned an ordinance limiting corner shrubbery to improve driver visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
Schneider
Ata
J. Mack Holland Jr
Badk Corners
Watermelons Stolen From Stranded Truck
Land of Lincolnton North Carolina reported 180 watermelons stolen from his truck when it broke down on a highway near Richland County. He unloaded the fruit on the roadside, walked for help, and returned to find the load missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Land
Lincolnton
N. C
Richland County Sheriff's Office
City Council Tightens Real Estate Restrictions
Gastonia officials approve a three year policy forcing developers to fund water and sewer lines with repayments tied to lot buildout. Reimbursement occurs over three years at one third per year, after 74 to 80 percent of lots are developed. Realtors voice concerns but expect little slow in Gastonia’s building boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Board of Realtors
Charles Harrison
Board of Realtors
Gastonia
John M. Jackson
Navy Seeks Active Duty Reservists for Fleet and Shore Duty
The Navy recruiting office announced a call for Navy reservists to volunteer for active duty. CPO Carl Hauser said volunteers are needed across more than 60 ratings and various pay grades to fill vacancies in fleet and shore duty billets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Naval
CPO
Carl Hauser
Morrow Family To Hold Reunion At Pisgah Church
The Morrow family reunion will be held Saturday August 20 at Pisgah A R Presbyterian Church beginning at 5 p m Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Pisgaha A. R. Presbyterian Church
Mother Saves Baby From Train's Path
Monroe report: A 25 year old mother, Dorothy Wilson, threw herself onto her three year old to shield her from an oncoming train. She suffered stitches to her hip and head but saved the child, Diane, who escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Dorothy Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
Dianne
Tryon School Faculty Named for 1955 56 Era
Tryon High School named H. P. Lavingood principal and listed teachers for 1955 56 including Ernestine Bridges Geneva Hanna G A Harris Blain Wesson Harry Huss Enz B Griffith and junior high staff. Elementary teachers named Vinnie F P Rhyne Lula O C Robinson Elizabeth Griffith Mary Ellen S Bea Agnes R Best Bess K Boggs Lorene Bass Edna C Batringer Margaret Marie Huss Eunice Viola Kiser Josie P Wilson Adne F Lineberry Genevieve W Matthews Velma Carpenter. The 1955 56 term opens Wednesday August 31 with reminders to prepare strawberry preserves for desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lavingood
Tryon High School
Ernestine Bridges
Geneva L. Hanna
G. A. Harris
Blain Wesson
Harry Huss
B. W. Griffith
Vinnie FP
Lula OC. Robinson
Elizabeth F. Griffith
Mary Ellen S. Bea
Agnes R. Best
Bess K. Boggs
Lorene
Bass
Edna C. Batringer
Margaret Marie Huss
Eunice Viola Kiser
Josie P. Wilson
Adne F. Lineberry
Genevieve W. Matthews
Velma Carpenter
Prizes Unclaimed In Schneider Door Prize Giveaway
Prizes from Leon Schneider remain unclaimed as the second week draws to a close. First prize worth 100.53 dollars with number 11938 is still uncalled. second prize 25.53 dollars with number 8634 remains available. Several 2.53 dollar prizes have been claimed or remain. more numbers include 1057 6088 10817 10943 6207 8785 9405. If unclaimed by Friday August 4 at 4 pm, prize distribution will shift to attendees present. Save your door tickets in case they become valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Schneider
Sehneider
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Camp Kaninga
Hendersonville
L. Weeks
Ak Avenue
L. G. . Jones
North Highland Street
Walter Jones
Suitland
B. T. Morris
Carl Jackson
South Chester Street
W. J. Dearybury
Spartanburg
S. C
John Nash
Springdale Lane
Nash
Couucil
Cher
Wiliam T. Lawten
Billy
W. E. Leeper
Roger Grier
Carl Weber
Zoe Ruth Weber
Myrtle Beach
Jackson W. Taylor Jr
Mrs
Lawrence Miller
Garden City, D. C
Carl H. Weber Jr
Carl III
Durham
Mr. Weber
Edgemont Avenue
Weber
J. F. Ormand
Quahunbia Street
Lynn Clemmer
Newton
Debbie Rhyne
Country Club Road
Maude M. Jeffers
Missionary Circle No. 3
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Sara Saunders
N Street
Massey, McCullough, Barnett and Getty
Rock Hill
S. Cc
Robert L. Massey
Haywood Massey
Bessie Massey
Mason King
O. O. Craig
Istanbul
Hilton
Cairo
Nile
Ron Paul
SMITH
Fiat
CAP
Civil Air Patrol
Donaldson Air Force Base
Greenville
D. C
GAP
Donaldson
Air Force
James L. Hamilton
North Carolina
Charlotte
Doris Meadows
Jerry Hancock
William Styles
Canton
Gilbert LeClercq
Eric Lundquist
Willam Bumgardner
Kenneth Henson
Carroll Clark
Ganton
Tommy Reynolds
Edmund Clarke
Gary Colyard
Lewis Denton
Tangier
New Jersey
America
James M. Batting
Teaneck
N. d
North Africa
Ceva Ordi
Ford
Lewis Motors, Inc
Carl Paul Popenon
Jana
A. Noe
L. PB. Gardiner
Martin van Bates
Seville
Ohio
P. T. Barnum
Baby
Tryon School
East Second Avenue
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