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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1961
Page
9
Guilford County officials led by Commissioner Carson Bain propose trapping to curb a squirrel infestation affecting homes. Jamestown reports lead-chewing damage by squirrels and a plan to use traps. Welfare screening similar to Harnett County’s medical review team is discussed, with concerns on finding volunteer doctors.
D O Ward 57 of 807 Parkwood Circle died at North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem at 8 45 this morning after two years of declining health and nine weeks in critical condition He was born June 18 1904 in Stokes County and lived in High Point 47 years He founded Colony Tables Inc served as Sertoma president 1957 58 and earned Man of the Year 1957 58 He was a director of the Guilford County American Cancer Society unit and active in church and community affairs He survived by wife Jesus Windham two sons D G Ward and Charles J Ward a daughter Mrs Roy E Holder seven grandchildren and several siblings Funeral arrangements are pending with Cumby Mortuary Now until Tuesday at 4 o clock then moved to his residence
Prayer asks for divine guidance as one steps onto a new path with forward focus and daily guidance from Christ the Pioneer of life. The author is W Ralph Ward Jr a Syracuse bishop in The Methodist Church.
Jamestown voters will decide whether to allow an ABC Store in the town. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Jamestown Town Hall with registrar Mrs. H R Gillespie and election judges Mrs. Graves Kerr and R S Davis.
Warrants show Terry Proctor of Park Street facing five charges: assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, liquor law violation, driving after license revocation, and resisting officers. Bonds total $1,500 with individual amounts listed. trial set for August in Municipal Court. Other arrests include Jake Lockhart for assaulting a minor, Jerry Kincaid for assault, Ellaree Sapp for a hawk billed knife injury, Gurney Bay Hall for reckless driving, Thomas Rhue for driving without a license, and Henry Goins for assault and battery. multiple bonds posted.
About 1 200 former Mills Home students gathered for the annual alumni reunion and business meeting in Thomasville. Rev W C Reed spoke along with notable alumni including Mrs Betty Gurley Bittinger Rev Kenneth Young and State Sen Tom Clayton. Emily Lyon Holloway was elected president with officers Wallace Maultsby Franklin Bailey Grace Bennett Hicks and others named to the alumni council. Ada Cable Hennis named oldest attendee. afternoon featured visits to cottages and buildings.
Weather forecast indicates a run of showers over the Piedmont bringing relief from heat with above average precipitation. Temperatures to reach 82 today and 86 tomorrow with a low around 67 tonight. Yesterday’s highs reached 87 and lows 67 as 0.44 inch of rain fell at Friendship. Widely scattered showers and thundershowers expected across the state over the next five days totaling about one inch.
Benjamin Sherwood Peck, a June graduate of High Point High School, will attend Lycee Dupuy de Lome in Lorient France next year under a SAS exchange from the American Friends Service Committee. He leaves Aug 19 for orientation then sails Aug 23 from New York to Cherbourg. Peck plans to study psychology at Duke in 1962 and has honors, band, and National Honor Society credits.
A fire at Hearne's Grocery Store on 701 Park St. caused heavy smoke damage in the front and storage room damage in the rear. Owner F. K. Hearne cannot yet estimate total losses. Fire crews also responded to two other calls including a laundromat light fixture and a train garage fire on the Spaugh property.
James H. Millis announces R. L. Quoidbach as director manager of Adams-Millis (Belgium) S.A. in Brussels. The wholly owned subsidiary will manufacture assemble and distribute MAC Panel and Magnetic Tape products with a seven director certification and a plant chosen with government help.
The High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce receivers a national Brotherhood award for observing Brotherhood Week and promoting harmony among Protestants Catholics and Jews. Rabbi F I Rypin presented the certificate at a state Jaycee meeting in Wilmington, praising leadership that fosters good will and understanding across faiths.
Building inspector last week issued four construction permits totaling 48000 and 25 repair permits amounting to 6075. New projects include a 10000 church structure at 2924 Kivett Dr by First Bible Missionary Church and two houses: 12000 for Frank Hassell at 1117 Biltmore and 16000 for Cc S Sichler at 1110 Meadowbrook. A A Oliver and Sons gained a 10000 permit for a warehouse addition at 2410 English St. Major repairs go to Charlie Scott for 1500 room addition at 213 Hendrix and to the House of Prayer for 1000 interior alterations at 1625 Garden St.
James Albert Trotter and John Simon, both involved in a pistol duel at a small Davidson County store, left with gunshot wounds. Simon died from chest and neck wounds. Trotter survived with chest and arm injuries. Investigators say the fight arose over liquor and alcohol containers found at the scene. Medical officials noted no charges against Trotter yet as his condition is updated.
Guilford County Commissioners approve renting 38 voting machines with option to buy for 57 874 and set up a county zoning board. A committee will interview prospective members while plans aim to implement zoning countywide with a five to seven member board and per diem pay.
Police report two overnight break-ins with little loot. Southern Oil Co. on Highland Ave saw no items stolen after intruders crawled through windows and ransacked desks. Kay Manufacturing Co. vending machines were opened. a small amount of cash and possibly cigarettes were taken. Damages were slight. Detectives continue investigating.
The High Point Chapter of the Order of DeMolay was chosen the state’s outstanding chapter at the State Conclave in Charlotte August 3 to 6. Forty five High Point representatives won firsts in basketball tennis and a talent show and three youths were elected to state offices Calvin White Deputy State Master Counselor Robert Perry Piedmont District Deputy and Bill Abernathy Sixth Preceptor.
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