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The High Point Enterprise from High Point, North Carolina • Page 21

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High Point, North Carolina
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Deaths and Funerals FRANCES T. PEGG Funeral for Francei Tadlock 58, wai conducted at Green Street Baptist Church Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Woodrow W. Robbins, pastor of Lexington Avenue Baptiit Church, Dr.

George Tun stall, pastor of English Street Bap list Church and Dr. E. Price church pastor, officiated. Qur iai folio wed in Floral Garden Park Cemetery, Pallbearers were Ray mind Campbell, Ernest Hall, Cur tis Swain, Rue Holder, J. H.

Dor cett and W. Haithcock. Mrs. Pegg. ot 2210 Frances St.

wife of L. A. Pegg, died Tuesday in High Point Memorial Hospital MRS. IDA EVERHART THOMASVILLE-Funeral for Mrs. Ida Freedle Thomason Everhart, 90, was conducted from Bethesda Methodist Church yes terday at 3:30 p.m.

by the pas tor, Rev. A. T. Tuttle, and Rev. H.

Glen Lanier. pastor of Mont lieu Avenue Methodist Church in High Point. Pallbearers were Charlie Grubb, Wilbur Tysinger Morris Gatchell, David and Johnny Thomason and Kenneth Myers Burial was in the family plot in the church cemetery. Mrs. Everhart died at her home in the Bethesda Church communi ty on Rt.

8, Lexington. Arthur P. Shaw Dies At Home At Age 76 Arthur P. Shaw, 76, of 115 Culler St. died at his home yesterday at 10:30 a.m.

He had been in declining health five and one- half years and in critical condi tion for three months. He was born Feb. 16, 1885, in Davidson County, a son of the late Obediah and Melinda Crotts Shaw. Mr. Shaw had been a resident of High Point since 1930 and had been an employe of Highland Cotton Mill until his retirement in 1955.

He was a member of Highland Methodist Church. On June 7, 1911. he married the for mer Miss Leona Thompson who survives of the home. Other survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Norman Lawrence of the home; two grandchildren, Phillip and Ricky Lawrence, both of the home; one brother, Andrew Shaw of Lexington and one sister, 'Mrs.

Maude Broos of Tampa, Fla A brief service will be 'held at the home tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. The funeral proper will be conducted at 3:30 from Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Montgomery County by Rev. Earl Black, pastor of Highland Methodist Church, and Hev. Worth Pugh, pastor of Cloverdale Church of the Living God. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The body was to be returned to the home today at 11 a.m., to remain until time to leave for the church. Kizy Cagle, 82, Dies At Home In Robbins ROBBINS Kizy Cagle 82, of it. 2, Robbins died today at his wme. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Moore Cagle; five daugh- ers, Mrs.

Fletcher Humble of Randleman; CaJli- cutt of Star, Mrs. Hobert Maness if High Point, Mrs. Annie Teague of Robbins and Miss Elizabeth Cagle of the home; three sons, red Cagle of Asheboro, John Cagle of Greensboro and Julian Ca- jle of the home; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at Smyrna Methodist Church by Rev.

Max B. Richardon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Zalph Rochelle Of Durham Dies At Home DURHAM-Zalph A. Rochelle, 81, of 2106 University died today at 2:28 a.m.

at his home. He had been in ill health, but his death was unexpected. Mr. Rochelle was born Oct. 19, 1879, in Wake County, a son of Leander Si Rochelle and Jeannette Sanley.

He had spent most of his life in Durham. He was educated in Durham public schools and Trinity College, now Duke University. Before his retirement, he had been a real estate agent. At one time, he was accountant for the city of Durham. He was well known in High Point.

Surviving are his wife. Bertha Lakey Rochelle; a son, Zalph L. Rochelle of High Point; three sisters, Mrs. Wvlanta R. Holt and Mrs.

Ida R. Green, both of Durham, and Mrs. Hettie Blankenship of Marshall; a brother, Clarence Rochelle of Dayton, Ohio; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at Howerton- Bryan Funeral Chapel, Durham, by Rev Thor Hall, associate pastor of First Presbyterian Church.

Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Collin R. Ward Of Greensboro Dead At Hospital GREENSBORO Co 1II R. Ward, 61, of 4702 Bowman was dead on arrival at a local hospital after suffering an attack at his home. A native of Greensboro, he had spent all his life here.

He was greenskeeper of Sedgefield Golf Course for 28 years to his retirement eight years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Maude Wall; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Groomc of Greensboro; five brothers, Clyde and Glenn of High Point Clayton of Rt. 1, Jamestown. Percy of Newcastle, Ind.

and Hallic of Grenns- boro; two sisters, Mrs. Noble King and Mrs. W. A.Willis, both of Greensboro, and a granddaughter; The body will remain at Hanea- Lineberry funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrange- muta. MRS.

ROSE BLAND Funeral for Mrs. Rose Younger Bland was held at 2:30 p.m. yes erdayin Sechrcst Chapel by Rev! W. P. Blggerstaff of Raleigh and Dr.

Georgn T. Tunstnli, pastor of Snglish Street Baptist Church. Burial was in Floral Garden Park C'emetecy, Pallbearers were J. E. Hendrlx, Roscoe E.

A. Parker, C. Sam Younger; Rev. Fleet Millsap and Jake Johnson. Mrs.

Bland, 64, who for several months had been making her home with her sister, Mrs. H. A. Wright of 629 Willowbrook died Tuesday in Wesley Long Hospital Greensboro. Cicero Smith Of Salisbury Succumbs At 86 SALISBURY-Cicero Walter imith, 86, retired Southern Railway conductor, died Thursday night at his home here.

He had in declining health for five years. He was a native of Guilford County and was educated in Guil- ord County schools. He was a conductor for the Southern and retired in 1947. He was i member of First Methodist )hurch, Baraca Class, order of lailway Conductors and Railway Burial Association. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.

lizabeth Thomas Smith; two laughters, Mrs. Fred Lennori of jumberton and Mrs. Norman Church of Salisbury, one'brother, Turner Smith of McLeansville; one sister, Mrs. Lester Faucette of Monticello and three grandchildren. Funeral was to be held at 3 today at First Methodist Jhurch by Rev.

Harold Robinson and Dr. Shelton Smith. Burial was be in City Memorial Park Cemetery. ROBERT J. SOUTHER Funeral for Robert Souther was conducted yesterday at 4 p.

from Cumby Chapel by Rev. C. W. Russell, pastor of Calvary Methodist Church. PallBearers were John Jam -s M.

and Bruce Lance, Edward Memory, Hurley Rush and Yar brough. Burial was in Floral Garden Park Cemetery, Mr. Souther, of 106 Fraley died at his home Tuesday. Henry McGee Succumbs At 65 In Durham Henry Floyd McGee, 65, died at Veterans Hospital, Durham, short ly after midnight today. He had been in declining health two years and in a serious condition three weeks.

Mr. McGee was born in Stokes County July 27, 1895, the son of Thomas Gaston and Cynthia Highfield McGee. He came to High Point 21 years ago from Kernersville, and resided at 826 Nance Aye. He was a member of Kingdom' Hall Church of Jehovah's Witness and a veteran of World War having served in the U. S.

Army. Mr. McGee. was twice married, first to Miss Mary Jane Hicks, who died on June 14, 1940. On Oct.

6, 1946, he was married to Mrs. Margaret Ivey, who survives of the home. Other survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Arch Durham of St. 2, Summerfiel, Mrs.

Clayds Roberson of Greensboro and Mrs. James Cox of Asheboro; one son, Hfenry T. McGee of Troy: two Brothers, Eugene McGee of RFD Kernersville and Allen McGee of Norfolk, three stepsons, Joseph Rook of Indian River City, Grayson Rook of Hawk Point, Mo. and Robert L. Rook of the U.

S. Navy and twelve grandchildren. Funeral will be conducted tomorrow at 3 p.m. from Koonce Funeral Home by Rev. Glenn Overcash, pastor of Kingdom Hall Church of Jehovah's Witness.

Burial will be in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. Troy Resident, Is Heart Victim Elton Tucker, 63, suffered a fatal heart attack ear- yesterday morning at his home on Rt. 2. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linm'e Tucker; two sons, James and William D.

Tucker of rreensboro and two grandsons. Funeral was to be conducted today at 2 p.m. from Macedonia -of April 9 to 15. VEethodist Church by Rev. Reggie Ponder with burial in the church cemetery.

School News-Views LEDFORD HIGH By BRENDA MARTIN The Easter holidays are over and everyone has again returned to the old familiar routine of school. This is the last holiday that the school will be dismissed for. 12:01 the sen iors left for the City Washington. C. At 4:35 they were in Richmond, where they ate their first meal as a group.

As soon as they reached their destination they began to tour. During the days that they were there, they visited such places as Arlington National Cemetery, the White House, Smithsonian Institute, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the Capitol! Building. After spending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning in beautiful Washington, they were on their way to the gay, big city of New York. New York, as each senior found it, is more magnificent than beautiful. Arriving in New York almos 1 too tired to move and yet ready tour even more, the seniors were busy once again seeing al the sights and touring the fabulous city.

A few of the places they toured were Radio City Music Hall, Chinatown, the Frick Mansion, Ca- hedral of St. John the Divine, M. Building and, of course, the Empire State Building. On Sunday evening around 6:00 they were on their way home. Aft er seeing all the beautiful sights and touring all the great buildings they were ready to return with wonderful memories as wel as treasures that will never be forgotten.

Congratulations are in order for Bill Newby of Bedford. He re ceived a scholarship to Wake For est College. Good work, Bill. On Wednesday the Beta Club had a meeting. The meeting was concerning the trip that the Beta members 'will be taking on Fri day.

Mrs. Michael, the sponsor told the members that they were required to attend two sessions She also read the members a let in which they were asked to lold a poll for voting purposes on Saturday. Several other issues were discussed and the meeting was adjourned. The Beta mem bers will be returning on Sunday evening from their trip. The FHA will be observing Na ional FHA week during the week see a most interesting movie on wildlife.

The man who had exper ienccd the thrill of taking the captivating shots of animals in action at night presented the program in person. I'm sure that everyone enjoyed the program. The seniors would like to ex press their sympathy to the Williamson family. The death of For rest Williamson, their oc curred while the seniors were on their trip. While attending Led ford, Forrest made a great many close friends with both girls and boys and everyone thought of him with kindness and consideration.

The seniors would like to leave with the family this inspiring tation from the Bible. Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." On Monday, the student body assembled in the auditorium SPRING SPECIAL 1 CONSOLETTE ENSEMBLE! You pay less than for table TV only! ALL NEW QUALITY TV with HANDCRAFTED SAVER CHASSIS IT SWIVELS I The Model G2304 Deluxe styling In grained Walnut color, or grained Mahogany color. 21" overall diag. picture mans. 262 sq.

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167 HOMESTEAD AVE. (OFF N. MAIN ST.) TEL. 88 2-3016 Dunbar Named To Head Group ATLANTA (AP) The Southern Regional Council today announced the selection of a new executive director. Appointment of Leslie W.

Dunbar was announced by James McBride Dabbs of Mayesville, S.C., council president. Dunbar, a member of the council staff since 1959, succeeds Harold C. Fleming, who has resigned to become executive vice president of Potomac Institute at Washington, D. C. Dunbar has been the council's director of research.

it Negro Seeking Council Post In Lexington L. H. Caple, 35, who has practiced dentistry here for the past 10 years, yesterday became the first Negro to announce as a candidate in the upcoming municipal election here. He is the first member of his race to seek municipal office in this city. Dr.

Caple seeks election as councilman of the South Ward and will run in opposition to Pur- High Point Enterprise, Friday) April 7, 1961 Alcoholism Bill WASHINGTON (AP)-Sen. Olln D. Johnston, introduced Thursday a bill to establish a federal commission to study treatment, cure and prevention of alcoholism. cell Yarborough and Eric Morgan. "I believe is the Christian duty o' every citizen to offer to serve his community, and given the opportunity, to do so, exercise his capabilities with pride and dignity," Dr.

Caple said. Retired Petty Officer Killed MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)-Wilter A. Watson, 37-year old retired Navy chief petty officer from Aurora, N.C., was killed Thursday in a highway accident on State Rt. 14 near here.

His wife was treated at a hospital and dismissed. Their 3-year- old son was admitted to the pital. Take things as they easier than parting as they go. NORTH MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH NEIL J. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR WELCOME TO REVIVAL SERVICES April 9th thru Uth EVENING SERVICES SUNDAY thru SUMDAYl 7:30 P.M.

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1906-1977