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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1963
Page
5
The Republican Executive Committee pressed the city council to revise water and sewer assessments for annexed areas. Joseph T. McChee, speaking as a private citizen, urged the council to honor GOP pledges and reduce charges, warning that failure could limit urban renewal funding.
The article tracks former prisoners of war and their families who relocated after leaving Red China and Korea era incidents. It lists names, residence changes, and unclear fates for several individuals including Fortuna, Fortuna’s half sister, Hawkins, Batchelor, Griggs, Sullivan, Pate, and others, noting long absences and uncertain current locations. It notes personal struggles such as alcohol rehabilitation and divorce, with some family members unsure of where they live now and whether they will return home.
Arabians drank a bitter but stimulating drink made by boiling coffee leaves and berries. Moslem religious authorities sought a ban due to its stimulating effects.
Guilford County School Board unanimously approves contracts for 56 new teachers and three staff, raises principal workloads, and sets countywide book fees. The board, with Greensboro and High Point, nominates four trustees for the Guilford Industrial Education Center at Jamestown and approves a $360,000 inter-district loan to be repaid next fiscal year.
Three Thom asville men Edward Lee Richardson Bruce L Neely and William N Mack were charged with larceny and receiving after two cases of combed yarn were stolen from Deland Yarn Dyers Co. on duty 26. They posted $500 bond each and face trial August 12 in Recorder's Court. Officers Verlo Stamey and Jack Walker arrested them. the yarn was recovered and returned to the owner.
Ford and Anne Ford announced a separation after 22 years of marriage. Heftler, their attorney, said a private financial settlement was arranged and no court action is planned. Anne Ford, formerly Anne McDonnell, is reportedly moving to New York with the three children Edsel 14, and son. Ford staying in the Detroit area.
A wartime style recruitment notice offers thousands of openings with short hours and high pay. It claims preparatory training is provided and U.S. citizens are preferred. Experience not required. Send name, address, and phone to Lincoln Service, Box MGI, eye This Newspaper for full details including positions and salaries.
Keith Yokley son of Mr and Mrs W D Yokley of Mulberry Lane has a legislative NC scholarship to Appalachian State Teachers College He graduates from High Point Central High School 1982 and held National Honor Society Beta Club Future Teachers of America and Junior Classical League memberships He was senior class marshal and active in plays band and Allstate Workshop Band He plans to major in English and join Appalachian Band This Sunday at 3 pm DeMolay Degree for Masons offered at the Mason Temple by the High Point Chapter of De Molay.
In curing fine tobacco, fuel quality is crucial and many tobacco men favor Atlantic high-grade kerosene to maintain the necessary high temperatures for proper curing.
Police arrested Leonard Street man J C Reeger on a breaking and entering charge for forcing entry into a Furlough Street residence occupied by several women. Reeger jailed after failing to post 500 dollar bond. trial set for tomorrow.
Ritz Beauty Nook at 71 E. Washington Dr in the Rita Theater building will observe its opening this week with free beauty treatments and refreshments. Operators are Mrs. Elosie Keenan formerly with the Ideal shop and Mrs. Annie Boyd formerly with Henley Beauty Shop.
Ward’s death follows his conviction as tears flowed on reports of the loss. Miss Rice-Davis’ trial noted but not commented on. Astor praised Ward as a talented touch. Joe Wade claimed possible evidence to clear him but came too late. Ward penned notes denying guilt and praising prostitutes. His bequests ranged from 420 to 1400 dollars. The ongoing Profumo scandal remains his enduring legacy.
A report ranks tree species by lightning damage. Oak trees lead with the highest strike frequency, followed by elm pine ash poplar and maple in descending order.
Two people were hurt in recent traffic incidents. A 5 year old girl, Susan Stoddard, exiting a store parking lot, was checked for foot injuries and released. Hay West on Yarborough, the driver, was not charged. A motorcyclist, Jack Tooney Howard, 19, sustained knee and shoulder injuries after his bike skidded at Engish Road and Hodgin Street following a braking manuever. The single-vehicle crash caused 400 dollars in damage.
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