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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
19
High Point school board approves a policy push for strict scholastic emphasis and discipline. Superintendent Pruette lauds focus on excellence while board weighs a longer term for leadership and possible staffing changes.
Oak View School District will not join the city system next year despite High Point annexation talk. May 1 petition deadline blocks action this year, with autom atic incorporation if annexed and city tax supplement accepted. Oak View leaders meanwhile told delegates they would not seek city enrollment.
President Eisenhower and Mayor Jess Washburn proclaim Law Day for tomorrow. The High Point Bar Association promotes readings and speeches in schools and on radio. Speakers include James W. Clontz at High Point High 9:00 a.m. John W. Langford at William Penn High 9:30 a.m. Arthur M. Utley Jr. on WHPE at 7:10 a.m. Louis J. Fisher on WMFR at 5:30 p.m. The mayor praises the rule of law as vital to American life and urges public and school participation in Law Day USA on May 1.
Wake Forest sophomore Gerald L. Adams of Kappa Theta Alpha Phi Omega will travel to Mercer University in Macon, Georgia for the Southeastern Section Conference this weekend. He is the son of E. Leon Adams of High Point.
A 49 year old Hilltop Street Negro faces trial on a murder charge as Superior Court opens for a one week term with Senior Resident Judge Walter E. Crissman presiding. The case stems from a life and death struggle that left 43 year old Tiddus DeWitt dead after DeWitt attacked with a knife and McCoy allegedly fired a pistol. The calendar lists numerous cases including alleged break ins, forgery, drunkenness and various appeals, with defendants such as Irene Hornaday Donald Owens Jr William Little and James L. Barger among others in a packed docket.
The Community Division of the YWCA Building Fund Drive reported 225 workers and a total of 23093.55 in cash and pledges, surpassing an unofficial 20000 goal. Co chairmen Mrs Willis Slane and others praise the effort, urge card returns, and note final reports due shortly with Holt McPherson and Dingman as division chairs.
In Chesterfield County Virginia a building permit caused confusion when the phrase concasph insulated was mispunctuated. Patricia Barbour, secretary to the building inspector, corrected the issue by adding periods turning the term into conc. asph. insulated meaning concrete asphalt insulated.
Bill Henderson of Raleigh state purchasing agent will speak at the 18th annual Thomasville Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet at 7 PM in the Woman's Club Building. Newly elected Jaycee officers and board will be installed by E. D. Miller of High Point, a national Jaycee director. Also to be named Jaycee of the Year.
Paul Springer Jr. of Canfield an engineering student at the University of Michigan helps revive a campus tradition involving a Resinsotah toaster under the Engineering Arch that officially makes coeds. The story highlights his engineering skill and campus influence.
The 3rd National Conference of Quaker Men opens May 26 at the Springfield Meeting in High Point North Carolina with theme Building Friends Meetings. Leaders from Brooklyn College to Earlham College highlighted the program alongside tours of plants and meeting houses in North Carolina.
Ray Montgomery of High Point will chair the Guilford County Fine Arts Festival Association awards program at 8 p.m. in the Education Building of We Market Street Methodist Church Greensboro. After a reception, the exhibit opens with no speaker this year an in depth analysis follows the two winning entries per category.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny and warm conditions through Saturday. Highs reach about 80 today and 85 tomorrow with mild nights around 50. Saturday should stay warm with cloudy skies and possible afternoon showers.
Local merchants pressed City Council to create a city owned off street parking system with 15 minute meters and a parking authority. They called for seeking property for lots downtown and to curb meter feeding while noting a planned three story garage on High Street.
Lee J. Young was elected president of the High Point Sertoma Club for the 1959 60 term at a YMCA luncheon. Vice presidents named were Glenn Brown Keith Clark and Hallis Snipes. Otis W. Blackwell reelected secretary and sergeant at arms.
City officials promised a decision within a week on expanding Green Hill Cemetery to serve Negro burials after a delegation argued the city bars burial space. Soil issues and cost were cited as obstacles, with 40 plots available but unusable, and a push for a four acre adjacent tract to meet 30 year needs.
The 1st Howitzer Battalion 252nd Artillery National Guard plans a two day small arms firing at Camp Butner for 200 officers and men to qualify. The event runs 1 p.m. Saturday to 12 noon Sunday before summer camp at Fort Bragg from June 7 to June.
In Toledo Ohio Rob ert Pivig 35 of Stoughton pleaded guilty to illegally entering the United States from Canada. The case notes he fled a Ontario brewery strike that cut off his beer supply. Two days after leaving Canada he was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct in Toledo.
A short prayer attributed to Lyndon B. Phifer of Tallahassee Florida a retired Methodist editor. The text asks divine help to obey the Ten Commandments and to live by Christ's teachings focusing on love of God and neighbor.
In Municipal Court Harold Garrett was fined 25 dollars plus costs for felonious assault after a handgun accident during a Russian roulette attempt. Vernon Garrett, 24, faced driving while revoked charges, while Benjamin Howie received six months on the roads for reckless driving and license violations. The pistol was confiscated and may be returned to a neighbor if ownership is proven.
The western end of the project sees a $702,000 build begun with W H Weaver Construction Co of Greensboro handling masonry after grading by a Winston Salem firm. Opening is planned for Fall with a potential November start for leases. Tenants listed include W T Grant 18100, Winn Dixie 15350, Kroger 14000, Woolworth 12000, Eckerd 8400, Miller Jones 3000, Smith Dry Cleaners 2400, Sweet Shoppe 2100, and LaMarick Beauty Systems 1065. remaining 23000 sq ft to house two clothing stores a second shoe store barber florist book auto supply.
The 43rd Spring Convention of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association is held at Hotel Charlotte in Charlotte Friday and Saturday. Attendees from High Point include Dr. A. E. Sherron Dr. L. G. Harrison and Dr. Ramsey Rogers. Dr. Erle Downing opens at 2 30 p m followed by Dr. August Shultz presenting Athletic Injuries. Dr. Janse of National Chiropractic College speaks on Spinal and Pelvic Diseases. Ladies Auxiliary begins its meeting Thursday at 2 30 p m.
Oscar Chastain will supervise exam preparation classes for private pilot licenses at the Civil Air Patrol squadron meeting at Spencer's Airport tomorrow at 7 p.m.
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