Collecting Stamps Talk Covers Topics For Collectors
George Dixon spoke at the Piedmont Stamp Club meeting at the YMCA about topical collecting. He urged novice collectors to pick a subject such as steam ships or trucking and study stamps showing that theme. He noted religion and sports stamps are scarce despite large athletic spending. the talk included posters and a business session where president Glenn Perdue resigned due to relocation. Mrs Nolan Reid won the door prize.
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George Dixon
Piedmont
YMCA
Dixon
Glenn Perdue
Nolan Reid
Denton
Construction Plans Shown By Church
A brochure from Mary's Episcopal Church outlines plans for a major parish house addition replacing a former residence at the corner of E Farriss Avenue and Roland Park Drive. The single story structure will connect to the parish house by a covered walkway and mirror current architecture. Rector Rev. William P. Kay says plans also expand Sunday School space and modify the existing parish house.
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Mary's Episcopal Church
E. Farriss Avenue
Roland Park Drive
William P. Kay
Forsyth Man Booked In Home Theft
Forsyth County deputies booked 46yearold Frank Bodenheimer of Kernersville Route 1 on breaking and entering at a Harrison Street home owned by Rich Lanier. He posted a 500 bond and faces an August 17 hearing. A separate suspect, W O Rich of Sophia Route 1, posted a 100 bond for an August 19 hearing. Deputies cited a breakin at Stinson Oak View, where about 3 in pennies were stolen, calling it the work of young trespassers.
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Frank Bodenheimer
Route 1
Kernersville
Harrison Street
Rich Lanier
Bodenheimer
Man
W. Rich
Sophia
Stinson
Oak View
End Of Congress Session In Doubt
President Eisenhower urged action on labor reform, rates, housing, civil rights, and highway finance before adjournment. Senate and House leaders discuss timing as Khrushchev’s visit looms, with Johnson insisting on passing anti-labor racketeering, housing, civil rights, highway, and pollution measures before adjourning.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Congress
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Everett M
Mike Mansfield
Montana
House
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
New High School Dedication Set for August 30
Thomasville celebrates the completion of its new Senior High School with a dedication on Sunday August 30 at 3 p.m. The event includes a tour of the plant described as one of the east coast’s most modern. The Thomasville Senior High P T A executive committee organized the ceremony and tour inviting all citizens and interested persons to attend.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Senior High P. T. A
Farming Course In Danger Of Cancellation
THOMASVILLE Albert Bray veterans service officer says the farmer training course may be canceled due to low enrollment. Only three veterans in Davidson County have enrolled while four are required. Bray urges all eligible veterans to enroll by contacting his office.
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Thomasville
Albert Bray
Veterans’ Service
Davidson County
Bray
Bound to Move Onward Amid Quiet Trade Tensions
A terse note urges swift self direction as markets show cautious activity. Analysts say discipline and focus are essential as sectors adjust to evolving policy signals and competitive pressures.
Break-Ins Investigated By Deputies
Two late night break ins reported in Thomasville within Davidson County. Lonnie's Grocery on Chestnut Street Ext Route 2 High Point robbed of about 100 dollars in groceries and 30 cartons of cigarettes with glass damage and bar posts blocking entries. A second break in at Pilot Esso on Highway 29 70 yielded unknown losses. Deputies logged the incidents at 8 15 and 10 a m today.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
Lonnie
Chestnut Street
Route 2
High Point
Davidson County Sheriff's Department
Racket Curb Bills Debated in Congress
Democrats argue that approving the Eisenhower labor curb bill could kill labor legislation this session. A Kennedy letter to Rep. Metcalf supports the Senate approach, while Landrum Griffin backers warn of a possible Senate-House deadlock if passed. Vote expected Thursday with tight forecast.
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B. L. Livingstone
Washington
House
Eisenhower
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate Brothers
Lee Metcalf
Dmont
Kennedy
D- Mass
Metcalf
Labor Committee
Senate
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Phil M. Landrum
D-Ga
Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
Senate House
Landrum-Griffin
Two Cars Sideswipe In Kenilworth Drive Incident
In the 100 block of Kenilworth Drive about 7 15 yesterday two cars sideswiped. Darrell Britt 17 was charged with driving on the wrong side. Walter Whitley 56 was the other driver. Damages were estimated at 200 and 250 dollars respectively.
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Kenilworth
Darrell Britt
Walter Whitley
Britt
Whitley
High Point Artists Featured in Virginia High Art Festival
Two High Point artists Nell S Morgan and Berta C Roberts have works selected for Abingdon Virginia’s 11th annual High Art Festival. The show accepts outstanding art from North Carolina Virginia and Tennessee artists.
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High Point
Abingdon
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Nell S. Morgan
Berta C. Roberts
Pile mistreatment Soothed in Few Minutes
A terse ad promises quick relief from pile mistreatment with fast results. It claims decades of joyful relief and offers products at 55c to 65c with mail order options.
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Sene
Colina
Peterson
High Point Optometrist Attends World Contact Lens Congress
Dr. Howard C. Jarrell of High Point attended the World Contact Lens Congress in Chicago. More than 2,000 eye specialists from 34 nations heard reports on babies to adults, bifocal lenses, long term wear, and special uses. The quadrennial congress is sponsored by the Eye Research Foundation. People with no business of their own sometimes cause the man who has one to fail.
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Howard C. Jarrell
High Point
Chicago
The
Eye Research Foundation
Bloodmobile to Visit Thomasville Next Tuesday
Thomasville hosts Red Cross Blood Donor Day with the bloodmobile arriving at the Civic Center at 10 a.m. and staying until 4 p.m. Chairman John Mauti expects 125 pints to be donated, improving local engagement after a previous 56 pint showing.
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Thomasville
Ls Red Cross
John Mauti
Thomasville Chair Company
Civic Center
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Forsyth Man
Isenhour
Taylor
Ray Wheatley
West Green Street
High Point, N. C
Weathertron
Laer
Oy As
Piedmont Natural Gas
S. Main ST
Allied Man
Haley Transfer and Storage
Allied van Lines
S. Perry ST
Rtvie
Ief
Ste
Slorsdon
Vitro
Colosore
House of Po' T
K & K Equipment Company
E. Commerce Street
Louis J. Fisher State Court
Receiver Wright Building
SENS
Sears
N. Main
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