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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1952
Page
17
New York report shows Guilford County population forecasts from the Census Bureau. It predicts 1955 population at 202 300 and 1960 at 212 000, with North Carolina statewide estimates at 4 349 000 in 1955 and 4 545 000 in 1960. Growth is expected to level off, despite health gains.
Mrs Eunice Miller Frazier widow of Clarence Frazier of Trinity died in the local hospital Wednesday at 3 p m after an illness since January She had been in the hospital five weeks in critical condition Born in Randolph County on April 20 1900 she was daughter of Hugh and Mary Elizabeth Royals Miller A Hopewell Methodist member services will be at eleven o clock Friday with Rev A C Gibbs in charge The body will lie in state at 10 30 Surviving brothers are Reid Worth and Coke Miller Funeral arrangements are with Yow s Funeral Home
Pr Henry Stuart Willis, superintendent and medical director of North Carolina tuberculosis services, will address the High Point Tuberculosis Association meeting at Springfield Friends church Friday at 6 30 pm. He travels at the invitation of city health officer Dr Loren Wallin.
A nearby Catalin Corporation of America plant near Thomasville converts formaldehyde and urea into a high quality resin and glue for plastics, fabrics, veneers and furniture. The facility features 32 acres, large storage tanks, refrigeration, and a planned second building as it expands. Local workers and engineers describe a secret process and emphasize odor control and environmental care.
A local forecast from the Friendship Bureau predicts fair and warmer conditions today and tomorrow, with a cooler night. Last night’s low was 42 degrees, the same low forecast for tonight, while today’s high reached 70 and tomorrow’s is expected to rise to 77.
A city parking meter taken from the 200 block of South Main Street months ago was found by a Colonial Motor Lines mechanic off Lexington Avenue. The meter had been broken into but produced little loot, according to Chief C. C. Stoker.
A four year old Demarest Spencer of High Street was bitten in the left hip by a dog yesterday afternoon. He received medical care and was reported none the worse for the encounter the next day.
Prof EF Beaty of Davidson College will speak to the Men-of-the-Church First Presbyterian Church at the annual father son dinner Monday April 21. He studied in Rome and Munich after a South Carolina University degree and a divinity diploma from Columbia Seminary. He earned a Masters from Columbia University and joined the Davidson faculty in 1925 as professor of Latin and German. He is a Mecklenburg County Commissioner and former mayor of Davidson.
Tech Sergeant C W Brazel, Air Force recruiter in Lexington, will staff City Hall recruiting station on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Staff Sergeant Bill Bishop’s absence due to his brother’s funeral after an airplane crash two weeks ago. The Lexington recruiter replaces Bishop while he attends the funeral.
M A Quigley of Wilmington area subscribes to stock in The Younger Set Inc Wilmington authorized capital 1000 subscribed 5000 and to deal in general merchandise. Certificate issued by Secretary of State Thad Eure.
A meeting is announced for Lloyd Whitley at 15 Amvets 315 North Main Street tomorrow night at 7 30. Willie Morgan, 40, Negro, suffered cuts and burns from a fall and hot stove incident. he was treated at a local hospital. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company sues Clark Crutchfield Jr. for 466.02 claimed embezzlement while employed by Rutherford Freight Line Inc.
Tex Elastic Corporation sues R. H. Coleman trading as Test Hosiery Mills to recover 633.55 allegedly due for goods sold and delivered in a civil action.
The article notes a May 31 primary to decide contests for constable and justice of the peace. L. G. Jones filed for constable and J. M. Harrison for justice of the peace, with seven candidates for the latter office and two for the former. Secretary Haworth said filing closes at noon Saturday.
Members of the Society for Advancement of Management will meet at the Burlington Mills hosiery plant on South Elm Street in Greensboro at 2 00 p m tomorrow. The group will tour the hosiery finishing operations then gather at the Burlington Mills Country Club for a discussion on controls through record procedures led by Henry Carlson. A dinner will follow at 5 45 p.m. John Harden, Burlington Mills vice president of public relations, will address the group.
GREENSBORO William H. White of Sanford is named the new grand master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of North Carolina. He was installed at the 165th annual session, succeeding Herbert M. Foy of Mt. Airy. Edwin T. Howard of High Point becomes deputy grand master and in line to be grand master in 1953. Other officers include Robert L. Pugh of New Bern senior grand warden, Dr. Charles H. Pugh of Gastonia junior grand warden, Herbert C. Alexander of Charlotte grand treasurer, and Wilbur L. McIver of Raleigh grand secretary.
Thomasville reports four teams organized for the City Softball League this summer. Beginning May 5, teams will play two games weekly until the playoffs. Four more clubs may form. entries accepted until April 28. Current teams include Carolina Seating, Jewell Mills, Davidson Laundry and Myers Esso.
Local industry users who buy directly from Duke Power face about a five percent rate rise, while residential customers are not expected to pay more. City officials and the attorney warn the city’s wholesale contract with Duke could be affected, with annual renewal since 1929. Industrial users number 150 to 160. some plants see monthly bills rise from fifty to one hundred dollars.
James W. Clontz, Salisbury attorney and Army veteran, named to run Hubert Olive’s local gubernatorial campaign. Olive sets a May 31 primary. headquarters to open downtown with a core of local supporters already active. Clontz lauds Olive as a man serving the people not special interests and notes his Wake Forest law degree and Guilford County court service.
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