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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1950
Page
15
The Thomasville planning study notes parking pressure rises with car ownership and land use patterns. It urges off street parking by new businesses and public transit, plus a comprehensive plan. Utilities planning stresses coordinating water, sewer, gas, electric systems with streets and development.
A New York under laws corporation formed as International Equestrian Competitions Corpora tion appoints Nathan Ayers and Mrs. W. O. Moss to push Olympic equestrian interest. Zone 4 of 10 includes the Carolinas and Virginia with W Haggin Perry leading. Tryouts start September 3 at Warrenton Virginia. entries due August 18.
City parks chief Carl Plate and Arts and Crafts director Mrs. Franklin Carpenter plan late September start for eight week courses. Final summer program features local youths in the state horseshoes tournament in Winston-Salem August 19 with city champions in junior and intermediate divisions.
In Chicago on August 12 4 judge refused a court order that would give custody of the unborn child to the estranged husband Mrs Marion Hiller 26 expecting a baby late this month said she feared she could not support the child and her four year old son from a prior marriage George O Hiller 25 facing cruelty charges supported the proposal Judge Rudolph Desort stated he would not enter the order emphasizing the mother must have time to reflect before making a final decision
The High Point Thomasville Florists association will hold a dinner and business meeting at City Lake on Monday at 7 p.m. Members will discuss association affairs and upcoming events.
High Point Lodge of Elks representatives Robert Martin exulted ruler and Lloyd Klythe secretary completed a one day inspection tour of the North Carolina Elks camp for Boys at Hendersonville. Local leaders sent 12 boys as guests with expenses paid and spending money. The camp hosts 450 boys this summer and has served 2 500 boys in six years. The facility covers 300 acres and includes 15 counselors a nurse a dietician and three cooks. The camp is owned by the North Carolina Elks.
Large quantities of eryolite, essential to aluminum refining, are found only in Greenland, signaling a unique regional resource. The discovery highlights potential impacts on global aluminum production and trade routes.
Judgments handed down in the recorder's court include Ervin Nelson charged with drunkenness given 60 days suspended on conditions including costs and paying a $25 fee. James McRae also for drunkenness with 30 days suspended on costs. Clyde Mackey found not guilty on reckless driving. Elias Connell Jr. for reckless driving six months suspended on costs. Conley Campbell not guilty on reckless driving. Paul Mayhew charged with reckless driving $125 and costs. John Barnes not guilty on reckless driving. Richard Miller no operator's license 60 days suspended on costs and $25. Brice Hicks worthless check with costs and $25 if appearing.
A one line notice notes the resignation of Thomas Upton Colonel FD NC NG Deputy State Director in the North Carolina Selective Service system with formal closing. The brief communication is signed with best regards to the recipient.
Recreation Director Hubert Henderson announced a playoff to decide the City Softball league champion starting Tuesday August 22. The top four teams from the regular season will compete in a best two of three series, with locations still to be decided. Regular play ends August 2.
Rudolph Blackwell of Thomasville was promoted to warrant officer with Battery B in the North Carolina National Guard’s 540th Field Artillery Battalion. The first sergeant passed mental and physical tests and examinations by senior U S army officers in Raleigh. His promotion creates a first sergeant vacancy for the battery.
Thomasville officials and city personnel will tour the water and sewer departments Monday afternoon. The tour starts at 4 30 p.m. from city hall, followed by a light supper at the filter plant around 6 p.m. and the regular monthly meeting at city hall afterward. The tour is arranged by City Manager R M Cooksey and water department superintendent T W Whitty to familiarize the council with department functions.
A beginners swimming class led by Tony Simeon will begin tomorrow at 10 30 in the morning at the City lake pool. Past sessions have trained hundreds of High Point youngsters in swimming basics with focused, individual instruction. The class will be divided to ensure each boy and girl gets top flight guidance.
AP Newsfeatures discusses whether the average person can build a house. Some experts and amateur builders report success with help from excavators and foundations while many caution that most people lack the skill and face costly losses. Coogan notes life savings may be at stake and warns against solo home construction.
President Truman and Mrs. Truman with friends boarded the yacht Williamsburg for a lunch and afternoon Potomac cruise. The party will anchor overnight off Blakiston Island and return to Washington by midafternoon tomorrow. The president carried official papers for study. A freight engine struck and killed Henry Shepherd, 40, of Hampton, near Hampton, S C, as he walked on the track.
The Duval house plan describes a 36 by 24 foot home with a garage entry on the main floor, two bedrooms and bath on the second floor, and detailed kitchen and storage layouts. Realty transfers list numerous property deeds in High Point Township and Guilford College area, including multiple lots in Washington Terrace and Earl F. Bulla properties, plus transfers to various individuals and entities.
An article contrasts skilled builders with self builders claiming formal pros can cost more while DIY schemes promise a $25,000 value for under 3500. It warns such plans may mislead amateurs, noting real six room homes take 80 to 100 days to build and outlining risky chores for a spouse in a weekend framing scheme.
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