Morality Group Threatens Slates If Liquor Referendum Fails
Citizens for Morality of Municipal Government pledges to present its own slate of candidates for city office if the council votes against the liquor referendum. Arch Schoch remains counsel and says a candidate slate could be announced after tomorrow's council meeting, with 4 300 citizens to be cited in petitions opposing a local liquor store vote.
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Citizens For Morality of
High Point
Arch K. Schoch
Faever
Schoch
J. W. Morgan
O. Arthur Kirkman
Morgan
Roy Watts
Guy E. Kinney
E. 8. McLeod
Abraham E. Palmer
High Point College
McLeod
Guilford County
Board of Ty Commissioners
Last Minute Registrants Rush to Meet City Election Deadline
Voters surged to the local election office to beat the midnight cutoff for upcoming city primaries. Election official Dorothy Glaesner said the office registered nearly 100 voters amid heavy activity. Registrars noted many registrations in precincts and changes tracked by election staff. The slate of candidates remains sparse with three Democrats announced: R Bruce Surratt ward 1 John Finger ward 3 and Jack Cecil ward ?. The filing deadline is near with registries closed for the city election though eligibility can still be pursued for future races. The city primaries are set for April 18 with supplies and instructions to registrars ensuing.
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Dorothy Glaesner
Election Board
Presen Ng
Six High Pointers On Scales Trial Jury Venice
A new 75 name jury pool for the Greens boro case against alleged Communist Junius Scales was ordered by Judge Albert V. Bryan of Alexandria Va. The list adds Thomas William Hollingsworth Audry Hill Edward E Rennenend Jr George Car Smithdeal A Coke Cecil and Archie Max Richardson among others after defense challenges to the original roster.
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Greensboro
Thomas William Hollingsworth
Kivett
Clover Audry Hill
Moore Ave
Edward E. .Eennenend Jr
Forest Hill Dr
George Car- Smithdeal
Arbordale
A. Coke Cecil
Rockford Rd
Archie Max Richardson
Albert V. Bryan
Alexandra
More Showers Forecast In Local Weather Update
Friendship weather observers predict mostly cloudy mild conditions with scattered showers and thundershowers tonight and tomorrow. Friday looks cloudy and cool with limited sunshine, highs around 60, tonight’s low 58 and last night’s low 47.
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Friendship
Larkin St Man Faces Fourth Driving While Revoked Charge
Claude E. Overby, 41, described as a chronic traffic-law violator, jailed on a fourth driving while license revoked offense. He lives at 1600 Larkin and recently completed a term for revocation and speeding. Police cite 22 prior traffic violations in High Point. Trial set for April 22 after posting $500 bond.
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Claude E. Overby
Larkin ,&T
Overby
High Point
Holy Week Cantata To Be Presented
The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore Dubois will be performed by the Chancel Choir of First Methodist Church on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The program coincides with Maundy Thursday communion held with Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Soloists include Nancy Anne Staley soprano Gilbert Gray bass with guest William Kirkpatrick Burlington tenor and David Phipps Durham baritone. Miss Sally Wagner plays the organ under George Clark director of music.
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Christ
Theodore Dubois
First Methodist Church
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Nancy Anne Staley
Gilbert Gray
William Kirkpatrick
Burlington
David Phipps
Durham
Sally Wagner
Prayer for TODAY amid Holy Week reflections
Prayer pleading for mercy and forgiveness during Holy Week. It cites betrayal and death of Jesus Christ, seeks eternal life through his sacrifice, concluding with Amen and a signature line for dame s Kinard Newberry, an insurance executive, 8.
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Calvary
Amen
Dames
Kinard
Newberry
Insurance Executive
High Point hosts C and D board on industrial economy lessons
The spring meeting of the Board of Conservation and Development in High Point emphasizes using natural and human resources to grow a productive economy. Officials tour local plants, hear about diversified industry, and discuss funding and interagency cooperation to benefit all citizens.
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High Point
C&d Board
Board of Conservation and Development
Piedmont
C&d
Chamber of Commerce
Hodges
Evergy
Four Churches Unite for Jamestown Easter Events
Four Jamestown area Methodist churches collaborate for Easter observances. A 6:00 a.m. sunrise service will be at Mitchell's Grove with Rev. Don Haynes in charge. Joint Holy Communion services run Friday at Hickory Chapel 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dennis leads, Saturday at Bales Chapel 7:30 p.m. Rev. Strickland presides.
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Jamestown
Mitchell's Grove Methodist
Hickory Chapel
Wesleyan Methodist
Oakdale
P. M. Dennis
Mitchell's Grove Church
Oakdale Methodist
Ernest Gardner
Bales Chapel
Balesa 1
X. Striae Uck
Pas Chory Cha
Sunrise Easter Service at High Point College
The Student Christian Council of High Point College will hold an Easter Sunrise Service tomorrow at 6 am on the Roberts Hall lawn. The college choir will perform during the musical portion of the program and the public is invited to attend.
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Student Christian Council
High Point College
Roberts Hall
Guilford Street Widening Work Begins in Thomasville
City crews started widening Guilford Street to improve access for the business district. The south side will gain 2.5 feet now, with a future expansion of about seven feet on the north side. The street previously measured just over 24 feet wide. Utilities and water meters were moved months ago to clear space. City engineer Bill Johnson predicted the first phase should be completed within a week or so.
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Thomasville
Orenay
Guilford
Bill Johnson
Week-Old Burglary Reported at Royal Cleaners
Detectives say Royal Cleaners on E High St was looted of clothing worth 376.40 a week ago. Entry described as forcing a rear window and unlocking it. Missing items included coats dresses and other garments.
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Royal Cleaners
E. High St
Cancer Crusade Heads To Meet Tomorrow
The High Point division’s organizational meeting for the April Cancer Crusade is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the Sheraton Hotel chaired by Glenn Cricfield general chairman. Committee chairmen will receive material at that time.
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High Point Division
Glenn Cricfield
Sheraton Hotel
Three Traffic Charges Filed Against Driver
Police filed three charges against Orval J Kuykendall 28 after his car skidded 120 feet and struck a power pole at Amos and Dingers. The 1940 model car suffered about 350 dollars in damage. Kuykendall was unhurt and later apprehended. Charges include reckless driving no operator license and no state license plate.
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Orval J. Kuykendall
Amos and Dingers
City Council Fails To Resolve Liquor Referendum Deadlock
City officials report a deadlock in the nine member City Council over a liquor referendum. A special adjourned session was set for tomorrow to decide if the measure proceeds and how profits from sales would be distributed, with disagreements over earmarking funds for recreation facilities.
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Gate Point
City Hall
Covington
ABC
Katharine Kirkman
Guilford County Humane Society Discusses Joint Shelter
Guildford County Humane Society members met in Greensboro to discuss architectural plans for a county animal shelter. They reviewed efforts to persuade Guilford County Greensboro and High Point officials to build a joint facility after a General Assembly bill enabling the project passed.
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Guilford County Humane
Staggered Election and Pay Hike Bill Passes
High Point voters see a staggered council election with four 4 year terms and four 2 year terms after a Democratic bill ratified by the General Assembly. Mayors salary rises from 1200 to 1800. council pay from 720 to 1800, with four ward winners each term. The measure also eases small-purchase rules and a police pension bill advances.
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General Assembly
High Point
Assembly
High Point Democratic Executive Committee
Senate
Theft of welding gear from North State Veneer Co reported
Thomasville police reported late March theft of an acetylene torch and welding equipment from the Greensboro firm valued at 200 dollars. No further details or reports of the incident were provided yesterday.
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Thomasville
North State Veneer Co
Greensboro
Red Cross Blood Program Meeting in Charlotte Attended
Three Charlotte American Red Cross board members joined a blood program session yesterday. Ralph Rochelle vice chairman of the blood program coordinating committee joined Taylor Simpson and Mrs. W Page Harris chapter executive secretary.
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American Red Cross
Charlotte
Ralph Rochelle
Vehairman
Blood Coort
Taylor Simpson
W. Page Harris
Industrial Tour by Greensboro Management Group
Members of the Greensboro chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management will tour the Vick Chemical Company cough drop plant in Greensboro tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Greensboro
Society For the Advance of Management
Vick Chemical Company
Easter Egg Hunt Planned for Thomasville Parks
The Merchants Association and Chamber of Commerce host a community Easter egg hunt Friday at 4 p.m. in Thomasville’s two parks. About 3600 eggs dyed and hidden with prize eggs redeemable at downtown merchants. A golden egg and a bicycle reward the finder. invites extended to Fair Grove Pilot and Hasty community children of preschool and school age.
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Thomasville
Merchants Association and
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Grove
Pilot
Hasty
Inter-Club Group Endorses Federal School Lunch Plan
The Inter-Club Council approved a committee report backing the federal school lunch program for High Point schools and will seek club and school board approval. The study cites 250 needy children and argues the program lowers costs for all students while using surplus commodities.
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High Point
Woman's Club
D. O. Ward
Dan Monroe
State Board of Public Instruction
Raleigh
L. C. Chiles
Realty Transfers in High Point and area
Realty transfers recorded including Ben Krause and wife to Housing Inc for Eastview lot and Lindale properties, Tayor Made Homes deeds to multiple buyers, J C Elliott and Dea Elliott lots, R A Phillips to G J Tatum, T H Scott Jr to R Rmoney, Bessie Pope to W H, and Meadowbrook Drive parcels, with several deeds involving Taylor Made Homes and various buyers.
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High Point Nerr
Ben Krause
Housing Inc
Eastview
Grady Allen
Myrtie A. Bouldin
Lindale
Tayior
C.F
J. C. Elliott
R. A. Phillips
G. J. Tatum
Delk
Mainland
T. H. Scott Jr
R. R. Momey
Sherwood
Bessie Pope
W. H
Taylor
M. McMahan
Dea
Elliott Land
J. B. Butler
Meadowsbrook Drive
High Point to Run One Day National Guard Test
National Guard units including the 40th Field Artillery Battalion will participate in a nationwide one day alert exercise called Operation Minuteman. Lt Col Edward J Phibbs Jr says the test is for training and mobilization planning and date and time remain secret.
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High Point
Memrs
40Th Field Artillery Battalion
National Guard
Edward J. Phibbs Jr
Phibbs
Thomasin
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Venice
Larkin St
Luther Hodges
Amos Kearns
Kearns
Janet Langley
Capitol Square
Agriculture Education
North Carolina
Cancer Crusade
LIONS
W. Roy Poole
Kinston
High Point Lions Club
Kinston Club
Poole
Council
C. A. Lewis
Lewis
Humane Society
County Animal Shelter
Tom Alston
Enterprise
Mace
de Council
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