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Newspaper

The Gastonia Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1953

Page

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West Cramerton News Community Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lane shared Sunday fellowship at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alg Brecks in Mooresville. Visitors included Mrs. BU Bullard of Alexandra Virginia and others. Ray Smith visits Mooresville to see his grandmother. Cecil Balick returns to Black Creek after visiting Mes Balick's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Poindexter. Evelyne Norris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L A Norris, has recovered from illness. Gene Mims, son of Mr. and Mrs Reubin Mims, returns from North Carolina State College for the summer. The Ga’s of the Baptist Church met at Miss Nancy Brancon's home. refreshments were served. Miss Carolyn Seay stayed with her aunt Mrs. Helen Swayney. Richard Greet of Berry Butts visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O R Jenkins. Miss Patricia Stephensey visits her grandmother Mrs. R B Medlin. The Rev and Mrs Comer Upton celebrate their daughter Mrs Shiney Smith. Charles Bland spends the week in Charlotte visiting relatives.

West Cramerton Clyde Lane Alg. Brecks Mooresville BU Bullard Alexandra Hershel Brady Balards Ray Sndth Wayne Poins Dexter Mise Evelyne Norris L.A. Norris Marlon Coultese Gene Mims Reubin Mims Hante North Carolina State College Ly Parenetts The Baptist Church Nancy Brancon R.B. Medhin Comer Upton Shiney Smith Jn Margantan Charles Bland Charlotte Reuntiees Pelmune Acne Featherstone Oberlin Conservastory of Music Oberlin Rath Featherstone Hls Mise Daan Featherstone Fred Lowry Belmont First Baptists Church Yolanda Featherstone Roxboro First Baptist Church Yin Roxboro Henry B. Long Hamlet George W. Stowe Stove Long Charlotte Memorial Hospital H. A. Wheeler Allerk Mclelelland Helmont Abbey College Murray State College Murray HA. Wheeler Mall Mary Angela Joby C. Peden Mig Lynn Lodge Asheville Mt. Mitchell B. J. Tims AML Airs AL Warren Neill Steele Creek Wilmington American Legion Ela Long Wille Dean Freeman Mars Hill College Storent Martha Howe Hed Springs Margaret Alexander Belmont B. Ferguson Fsnilty Robert W. Ferguson Dnfant Robert William Dt Birovingham Ala Herbert Earl Ferguson Naval Air Corps Pensacola Fin Mildred Ferguson Waynesboro Hospital Waynesboro Alison Creek Presbyterian Church Rock Hill S.C Ferguson Robert, W. Ferguson Robert William Jr

Eight Gastonites Complete Charlotte Employment Course

Earle W. Brockman manager of the local Employment Security Con cussion office announced that he and seven other staff members finished a refresher course in employment counseling. The two week session at Harding High School in Charlotte included Mrs. Marty Sibley Miss Helen Caldwell Mrs. Alberta Shelton Nise Sean Cooper D B Bilstock Lawrence Mayney Lawrence Farrish and Mr Brockman. The group learned updated procedures for classifying applicants and judging aptitudes and qualifications to better assist first time entrants into the job market.

Earle W. Brockman Harding High School Charlotte Marty Sibley Helen Caldwell Alberta Shelton Nise Sean Cooper D. B. Bilstock Lawrence, Mayney Lawrence Farrish Brockman Brookman

Gastonia Boys State attendees at UNC Chapel Hill meet

Seven Gastonia youths participate in the American Legion Boys State at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Delegates Dan Falla Rabkin, William Reig, Larry E. James, Marvin J. Armstrong Jr, Lee A. Johnson, Harry M. Giles Jr, and Lewis E. Creammer join 300 NC boys in the program led by Basil Sherrill and James B. Garland. They stay in dormitories at Lenoir Hall and learn government operations from local to federal levels.

Gastonia American Legion University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Dan Falla Rabkin William Reig Larry E. James Marvin Ji Armatrong Jr Lee A. Johnson Harry M. Giles Jr Lewis E. Creammer Frank Dalton Oscar Hurst Charles Jenkins Jr North Carolina North Carolina Department of the American Legion Institute of Governmment Basil Sherrill Gastonian Institute of Government James B. Garland Gaston Post No. 23 North Carolina Department of the Legion Lenoir Hall

Memorial Hospital Admissions List Highlights Room Assignments

Memorial Hospital lists numerous admissions with patient names and room numbers. Locations include Gastonia Mary Mary street Fourth Avenue Lincolnton Mount Holly Cramerton Lowell and more, with rooms ranging 11 to 336. Names include William Jones Steven Cooper Lula Savage Rosa Prances Norman Stephenson Bobby Hatard Cloninger Elizabeth Sukens Marcus Bolick William Gray HW Herrin Jerry Walker Virginia Wilson Jallie Hendrix and others.

Willam E. Jones Gastonia Steven Cooper Mary Street Frank Garrison East Fourth Avenue Lula Savage McAdencillr Road Rosa Prances West Mauney Avenue Norman Stephenson 19Th Avenue Bobby Htatard- Cloninger South Hill Street William Paul Cook Union Toad Elizabeth Sukens Gaston Avenue Marcus Luther Bolick Pinkney Station William ©. Gray South Oakland Street HW. K. Herrin Fairfield Jerry Deola Walker Mountain Avenue Virginia Wilson South King Street Maes E. Smith Lincolnton

Belmont notices reflect weddings visits and family ties

Belmont residents share in a flurry of family events from a cousin’s wedding at Belmont First Baptist to out of town visits. Acquaintances, students and relatives—Pe l m u n e Featherstone, Yolanda Featherstone and the Fergusons—return or travel for ceremonies baptisms and summer activities. Houses, hospitals and retreats frame a weekend full of travel and communal ties.

Four Polio Cases Reported In Gaston County

Four polio cases were reported in Gaston County this year. Two were transient and not locally handed. the other two were children aged nine months and five months. Local health officer Dr. Jackson Ramsar said Gamma Globulin was not given to all occupants under 30 in the households. Protection for exposed individuals is available but limited by quantities, prioritized by a committee from the Gaston Medical Society and Gaston County Health Department.

Jackson Ramsar South Carolina Beimont Ransaur Secu Gaston Medical Society Caston County Health Department

Meningitis Fatal to Infant in Gaston County

The Gaston County Health Department reported an infant death from meningococcus meningitis in Myrtle School district last Sunday. Officials warned of diphtheria exposure risk, urged free vaccines at health centers, and noted the illness often surfaces in crowded centers or camps.

Gaston County Health Department Myrtle School Bosseuier City Gaston County Gastonia Ramsaur

Woman Laughs Off Drink Charge In Jail Cell Incident

In a Davis county court report, Mrs Marjorie Ivin Walls drank from a pint bottle found in her dress pocket while officer Moore watched. She faces charges for reckless driving and related offenses. Several others receive fines for traffic violations, gambling, and larceny, including James Caldwell and Robby Medford Jr, with sentences ranging from days in jail to fines and costs.

Marjorie Nallak Wyle Moore Stepa Moore Addin Pivynil Apélalon Davis Aso AKC Jam Anadge Ohn A Enen Woman's Janes Caldwell Chereyville Road Emmity Tans Monkenness Robby Medford Jr Forest City Jana P Brown Arcised Robert Sheppard East Gashota Robert Purkey South Vance Leenses Herbert, McClinton Jr Negros Sosis Dorig Wilson Negro South Gastonia Noate Mac Maney Negen South Csnstonts John Nowell Neato Charlotte Edward Cannon South Oakland Byers Smyre Station Elmiar Persis Charles Fayce Lynn Crowders Mountain Rar Fred Rich Cramerton Arate Nivens Clover S.C Nathaniel Lowery Negra Ing Clauria Minar Nevin McLean Chrete J. J. Tate Noth Morris Bxrl Browning Greenvile Hall

Market roundup with scattered price notes and stocks

A fragmented market brief cites steady butter and egg prices in North Carolina and mixed moves on Wall Street shares. It lists towns and rail lines, mentions poultry and eggs markets near Raleigh, and notes several large corporations and commodity names, with sporadic references to baseball and league activities.

Alexis Man Hurt In Fall From Barn Roof

Alexis Russell Helderman of Alexis was seriously injured Sunday morning after falling from a barn roof while making temporary repairs. Wet slippery roofing caused his feet to slip, resulting in pelvic fractures. He was taken to a local hospital and is expected to require extended treatment. The barn roof had been blown off by the violent wind and rainstorm Saturday.

Alexis Russell Helderman Aom Helderman Lineninian Inesonin Meldermant Bame Satur

Donkeys and Merchants Contest at Cottonwood High

In Cottonwood Arizona a local game titled donkey basketball drew Pahtre Farmers versus a merchants team. The report notes footgear and a tense, humorous atmosphere though the final score was not announced. No major league baseball connection appears in the text.

Ariz T—Loweye Oklahoma America Aeam of Merchants

Senate approves bill to join Canada on St Lawrence Seaway

Washington June 16 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved bill 1302 authorizing United States to join Canada in constructing the St Lawrence Seaway. The measure mirrors one heard by House Public Works Committee chaired by Wiley. Voting was sparse with seven present. absentees voted by proxy. In Ossining New York condemned atom case, petitions seek clemency for Rosenbergs. In Ossining Julius and Ethel Rosenberg seek stay of execution, with Supreme Court receiving petitions for reprieve and habeas corpus.

Washington Senate Canada the &T Lawrence Beaway House Public Works Committer Wiley Wiley Sail Sons George Pulbright Ark Ossining Noy Jane Atom Bylesdalis Aid Kethel Rosenhere Inday Eysemower Hsking Aline Emanuel W. Bloch Welling Ute We Small Sons Wil Rosenbergs Sing Sing uPi Supreme Coil Wilians O. Voday Julius and Ethel Resisberg Acarne Jot FL Finnerty New York Malcalm Sharp University of Chicago Law Suize Douglas Daniel G. Marshall Los Angeles Fyke Farmer Nasty Penn Farmer Marshall U. S Trying R. Hautman

Durham Signs Young Pitching Star for Tigers

Ward Wilson, Jefferson High School alumnus and three year American Legion pitcher, signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers. He will be sent to Durham, North Carolina in the Class 2 Carolina League. The 17-year-old boosted a 24 win record and averaged 10 strikeouts per game over three seasons at Jefferson High.

Tampa Ward Wilson Jefferson High School Ti Amprican Legion Baseball Detroit Tigers Burham N.C Arithmander Wilson Jefferson High

Ike Changes Conference Time

Washington June 1601 President Fisenower will hold a News conference at 30 am EST tomorrow White House Press Secretary James Hagerty announced that future news conferences will be held weekly on Wednesday instead of Thursday to align with National Security Council and Cabinet sessions The Cabinet will meet on Friday

Washington Fisenower White House James ¢. Hagisty Hagerty

Ray of Hope Seen in Strike at Western Electric Greensboro

June 16 report says hope for early settlement in the six day strike of about 990 hourly workers at the Greensboro Western Electric Co plant. C. B. Carter, president of Local 3962, Communications Workers of America, says talks with company officials in Winston Salem show the sides not too far apart, with an indication a settlement may come soon. The strike also includes about 4,000 workers at Western Electric plants in Winston-Salem and Burlington.

Greensboro Westert Electric Co C. BL Carter Winston-Salem Fair

Funds Sought For Victim Of Serious Malady In Dallas

Mrs. Clive A. Wallace, a 4 year old Dallas resident, suffers from multiple sclerosis and needs a special wheelchair. Medical bills have strained the family. a fundraising drive is set for next Saturday, with donations to Charles Bryant, local jeweler, representing the Dallas Lions Club. Myrtle Ratchford Wallace, formerly Myrtle Acissa Ratchford, is remembered as a standout Dallas High School athlete.

Dalton Stowe Dallas Clive A. Wallace Costner Canny Wallace Brasil Danas Charles II Bryant Loral Dallas Lions Club Wallace 153R Ernest S. Ratchford Ratchford Myrtle Acissa Ratchford Dallas High School

Thieves Miss Loot Valued At $100,000 Dallas Car Theft

In Dallas a New York salesman W. F. Scew art reported his car and a rear trunk compartment containing imported linsees and imens valued at $100,000 had been stolen. Police located the vehicle two days later. The arrestee Stewart opened the bunk compartment amid confusion. No additional items, including unrelated poultry, were recovered.

Dallas Shmeberty New York W. F. Scewart Stewart

Tax Man Almost Late With Return

In Denver a state revenue official explained he delayed filing his own tax return due to helping others. Larry M. Birnbaum, a staff member at the state auditor’s office, missed the deadline as spring tax season began. Reference to 1952 tourism to Great Britain appears in the nearby text.

Temselves Denver Evi Stile Revenue PDL Larry M. Birnbaum State Auditor's

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