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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1959
Page
9
A high voltage line short at Springdale Avenue and South Main Street caused a grass fire at 12 07 PM. Grass and nearby flowers burned with only the flowers damaged. Firefighters also responded to a false alarm at 303 Church Street.
Thomasville real estate and chair company president Doak Finch filed to run for the city councilman at large seat. Finch faces M C Hamrick, with mayoral race between George Hundley and R A Goad also on May 5 ballot. Precincts show multiple uncontested seats as registration continues ahead of the bond vote.
The executive committee of the Central Baptist Association will not meet tonight due to a simultaneous revival conducted by member churches. Rev Woodrow Robbins, clerk, announced the change.
William Medlin 29 of Route 4, Ga call prompted police transport to High Point and admission I did it Come and get me for a March 18 auto theft. He was jailed on auto larceny and a $2,000 bond set for a preliminary hearing April 10. The stolen 1955 car belonged to Air Force Recruit Sgt. Charles Peterson of Salem Street. it was later found in Robbins, N C. Medlin also faces a $100 bond for a worthless check charge.
County commissioners approved buying about 19 acres between W Lexington Avenue and Cherokee Hills for a city elementary school. The $23 200 site from George H Welborn and High Point Mortgage and Investment Corp is near W Lexington, with one leg along the avenue and another to Parkwood Drive in Cherokee Hills. Superintendent Dean B Pruette said town problems remain to be solved.
Guilford County reports a widespread blackleg outbreak in cattle with pastured herds showing high risk, especially calves eight to eighteen months old. County Agent Willard H. Kimrey urged immediate vaccination using a cheap triple bactria vaccine, noting a Guilford College heifer valued at 400 to 500 dollars died from the disease.
Davidson County beef producers consign cattle to the Stocker and Fat Cattle Show in Greensboro at the J. D. Foust Livestock Market. Cattle will be graded and sold in lots by sex weight and grade with strong prices expected. Bring cattle to grounds 7 am to 3 pm. sale starts 7 pm.
Scientists report Arkansas waterways host more than 27 species of freshwater mussels amid diverse riverine ecosystems. The finding highlights rich biodiversity, with researchers noting habitat variety across multiple streams supporting the mollusks.
Workers from all divisions of the campaign organization soliciting funds for the 350000 YWCA Building Fund will meet at 1108 N Main St to file the first complete report. Co chairs Mrs. Willis H Slane and Jess Washburn announced the meeting. Divisions Mem orial Special A Holt McPherson memorial special B Raleigh Dingman Community Division co chaired by Mrs Sidney A Gayle Jr Mrs Edgar H Snider. Thirty four percent of the 350000 goal has been raised in cash and pledges thus far.
Weather observers forecast a clear and mild day with increasing cloudiness tonight. Temperatures will rise to around 75 during today and tomorrow, with a low near 53 tonight. Wednesday could bring substantial clouds, scattered showers, and possible thunderstorms. Thursday expects partly cloudy, cooler conditions. last night’s low was 41.
Jamestown High School alumnus Layton, now a Wake Forest senior, won a Southern Fellowship to study political science. He will receive 1500 plus fees first year, 2000 plus fees second year, and 2500 plus fees final year, studying at Duke University then the University of Chicago to pursue a PhD. Layton, Phi Beta Kappa member, is married to Faye Millis, a 1956 Jamestown graduate.
Ministers voiced strong support for the YWCA building project after a talk by Mrs. Hunter Dalton. Dalton outlined the YW history and the new facilities, praising the organization’s role in High Point community life.
47 new cars and drivers began the Mobilgas economy run in Grand Junction Colorado bound for Denver after a 250 mile leg. The route over 11,000 foot passes is the toughest segment of the 1,898.4 mile Los Angeles to Kansas City journey with six class winners to be designated based on performance from a dead stop to 60 mph and back.
The Hedgecock Park seven acre project in Oak View has been delayed perhaps a year or two after residents complained about using trash as fill. City officials pivot to safer fill and focus on park improvement priorities for 1959 60.
Final rehearsal tonight marks the opening of the 13th annual Jaycee Jollies at the Junior High School Auditorium. Produced by the High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce, the show runs four nights with 8 o clock curtain. Tickets go on sale at Wright Womble Pitts and at the door tomorrow. Wednesday is general admission. The program splits between a Wild West Medicine Man segment and a concluding minstrel portion featuring Marion West and others as end men.
Recreation Department schedules a scavenger hunt for Friday at Blair Park Clubhouse at 7 p.m. Participants will receive a 31 item home-friendly list. The top three teams by total items collected in two hours win prizes. Lists will be distributed at local schools and High Point College.
The Southern Retail Furniture Association will hold meetings next week to develop a strong legislative program. Office manager Dorothy Harris says the legislative committee will coordinate SRFA and national programs at the state level. R. L. Weathers of Charlotte is SRFA president.
Mon appeal notice given in a city court after Byron Haworth handed down a ruling on an assault charge. Robert Perry of Kivett Drive suffered a three stitch head laceration from the alleged attack.
Prayer asking God to bless institutions aiding human need including hospitals and welfare groups. It prays for grace, renewal of strength, and guiding hand for those serving through these efforts. Signed by Russell S. Hutchison, Muskingum College.
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