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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1955
Page
19
Photographers and residents share mixed views on space travel and moon voyages. Neighbors from High Point Lexington and others weigh whether space passenger trips will arrive within their lifetimes. Opinions range from excitement to curiosity and skepticism.
Judge Preyer postponed ruling on motions over the Welch property chosen for a new school site and a bond raise dispute. The case tests abandonment of condemnation and possible non suit the calendar remains tight with a show cause hearing tentatively set for next Thursday.
The Academy of the Immaculate Heart of Mary begins kindergarten through ninth grade on Monday at 9 a.m. with Mass to follow, and an 8:20 a.m. opening Tuesday for a Mass of the Holy Ghost. Rev. Robert J. MacMillan, principal, notes art and music as extracurriculars. Sister of St. Joseph staff from Hill, Pa, and Mrs. L J Klosterman, M.S., librarian assist, with Mother M Rosaris as Mother Superior and faculty head.
Ernest Burleson, ex High Point College star, will coach YMCA boys in football and supervise physical development during a month long program announced by Y General Secretary Lee Johnston. Classes begin August 29 with schedules for Mon Thu Sat sessions and pool times across intermediates and juniors.
Jack Wister Kay, son of Mr and Mrs John W Kay of 303 Park High Point, received his master's degree at North Texas State College on Wednesday.
Seven month old William Randy Ridge was in serious condition with a brain concussion after a by-pass crash near Groometown Road. In a separate Saturday crash a hit-and-run driver caused a chain of collisions north of the city on Highway 311 injuring R. E. Warren and others, with Warren head laceration and shock and several Bruises. The Ridge car overturned. both accidents were total losses.
In a tense session, Grover Jones and James Lovelace sparred over the Welch property school site. A west coast club scandal tale circulated, while Traffic Captain Teague urged officers to enforce traffic laws to reduce accidents and protect life.
Dave Morton owner of Dave's Repair Shop suffered head and body cuts when his motorcycle ran out of control on Highway 220 five miles north of Randleman. His female passenger Pauline Wilson was lightly injured. Bryce Miller and Ron Hornaday followed behind and reported no other vehicle involved. The crash happened about 9 15 p m.
Amos Kearns of High Point will preside at the dedication ceremony for The William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh. Gov Hodges will speak and a marker at the main entrance will be unveiled by Merle Bradley, daughter of the Umsteads, with Mrs Merle D Umstead responding.
Welch Harriss and sister Elizabet h Covington aim to develop a 100 by 400 foot paved and metered off street lot in the 200 block of E Washington St to ease downtown parking. The 60 to 75 space site will have entrances at both ends and an alley access from Wrenn St. City cooperation involves policing and cost based reimbursements from profits. Meters will accept nickels dimes and quarters with rates 5 cents for 1 hour 10 cents for 3 hours and 25 cents for all day
The annual gathering of John Hines descendants from 1793 west of Wallburg will be at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hines residence near Cannon Methodist Church next Sunday. Lunch at 12 30 p.m. Mrs. R L Johnson Jr president urged attendees to bring a picnic lunch.
About 450 Triangle Hosiery Co. production workers appeal a North Carolina Employment Security Commission decision denying unemployment benefits after a strike. Through attorney J. H. Blalock they argue they were erroneously disqualified, noting they are a separate non‑boarder group not financially tied to the strike.
A detailed plan issued by Dr. Dean B. Pruette outlines opening rules for High Point schools on September 7. It covers compulsory attendance ages 7 to 16, birth certificates for beginners, immunizations, special 8:30 a.m. start for first and second grades, early dismissal, and lunch service adjustments through September 7 8. Regular schedules begin September 8 with full cafeteria service.
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