Traffic signal contracts awarded for downtown system
City Council approved contracts totaling 27594.98 for a downtown traffic signal system to Marbelite Company of New York and Electric Supply and Equipment Company of Greensboro. About 34 new lights will be installed with signals synchronized to speed traffic. Purchases also covered 12 police patrol cars and a police truck to Lyles Chevrolet Co. The council added an alternate on the planning commission and renamed Shirley Avenue Parkway after a resident request. A public hearing on closing Anderson Street was ordered.
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Marbelite Company
New York
Electric Supply and Equipment Company
Greensboro
Marbelite
Council
Lyles Chevrolet Co
High Point
Motor Company
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Carey Ilderton
H. G. Siderton
Planning Commission
Shirley Avenue
Parkway
Anderson Street
Hines Street
Man Grabs Woman in Richardson Street Assault
Mrs. Helen Falk reports a dark clothed, about 20 year old Negro man grabbed her on Richardson Street around 9:30 PM. He threatened to shoot, but she escaped and ran toward Centennial Avenue. Police seek suspect. details limited due to darkness.
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Helen Falk
Richardson St
Richardson Street
Prayer for TOAY and humble acts of service
A Toronto, Ontario reader quotes a prayer attributed to A. A. Scott asking open minds to recognize others needs. The prayer urges readiness to perform humble tasks in Christ's name, citing a cup of cold water as a true service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
A. A. Scott
Toronto
High Point Chamber Backs 3-City Airport Plan
High Point directors voted unanimously to support a proposed bi-county airport for High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro following Gotch recommendations. The plan envisions a central airport near Colfax with a 1500 acre site, two runways and cost estimates of 13 million dollars with first stage about 8.2 million dollars.
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Chamber
High Point
High Point Chamber
Gotch
Winston - Salem
Forsyth County
Tomlinson
W. A. Tomlinson
Three Cities Development Committee
Greensboro
Ceasar Cone
The
Friendship
Colfax
Guilford-Forsyth County
Executives Hear News Analyst on World Politics
John B. Hughes spoke to the Executives Club at the Sheraton last night about aggressive people’s capitalism as a cure for Communism. He warned against a possible Asia-driven conflict and predicted Red China’s UN seating next year while stressing unity and readiness for world peace.
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John B. Hughes
Executives Club
Kremlin
Asia
United States
Japan
Hughes
Far East
U. S
Red China
United Nations
Builder Named Defendant In Civil Suit
A High Point couple filed a civil suit in Guilford Superior Court Greensboro seeking 4610.83 dollars from Walter F. Tucker, builder. The Queens claim Tucker failed to fulfill contract in constructing their house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Guilford Superior Court
Greensboro
Lester F. Queen
Walter F. Tucker
Tucker
Radio Falls Into Tub Kills Woman in Rock Springs
Mrs. Anna L. Ochs, 54, was electrocuted in Rock Springs Wyoming yesterday when a radio fell into the tub as she bathed. The accident occurred inside the home and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Wyo
Anna L. Ochs
New State Named By Builders
Warren Godwin elected president of the Home Builders Association of High Point succeeding Everette Hill. J. C. Reynolds as vice president Benny Braica secretary William T. Petross treasurer. Edward N. Post appointed executive secretary. New directors include J. R. Hinson C. R. Reed Frank Montgomery R. C. Eaton M. G. Smith. Associate members Bill Hylton Clarence L. Jones added. Meeting featured talk on a School for Home Builders and benefits of organized advertising. Installation planned at next monthly meeting.
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Warren Godwin
Home Builders Association of
High Point
Everette Hill
Rainbow Supper Club
J. C. Reynolds
Benny Braica
William T. Petross
Edward N. Post
J. W. Morgan
Conservation Needs Told Exchangies High Point Club
High Point Exchange Club members viewed Guilford County Wildlife Club’s forest conservation issues. Du meresque noted forestry conservation started federally in 1933 and stressed water supply and forest protection. He cited soil erosion since 1630 and the 1930s dust bowl as reasons for a progressive conservation program. Carl Shelton was Exchange of the Week. Alfred Cook attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Exchange Club
Guilford County Wildlife Club
United States
Colorado
Mississippi
Dumeresque
Mid-West
Western Plains
Carl Shelton
Alfred Cook
Motorist Cited Following Wreck in Tryon Street Crash
Benjamin H. Swartzberg, 61, of Clyde Street, was cited for exceeding safe speed after his car struck a second vehicle driven by Robert M. Walters, 35, of W Green Street, in the 1400 block of Tryon Street. Walters was pulling from the curb when hit on the left front. Damages estimated at about $160.
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Benjamin H. Swartzberg
Clyde Street
Swartzberg
Robert M. Walters
W. Green Street
Tryon Street
Walters
Mild Weather Persists With Warm Temperatures
Forecasters expect continued mild conditions with high near mid 70s today and mid 60s tomorrow. Clouds increase tomorrow with possible rain, while overnight lows hover around 40. Local reading reported a high of 74 and a low of 37 last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Weather Bureau
Arrests For Transporting Explosives and Related Charges
Two men Virgil D. Marsh 30 and James L. Helms 21 were arrested on explosives transport with six sticks of dynamite and nine percussion caps found in a vehicle. Bond set at 100 each with court appearance Dec 17. Marsh also charged with drunkenness. Other arrest Mary Ella White Negro Banks Street charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Bond 100 for court Dec 17. Colie Lee Hampton Sr. 42 Grayson Street charged with malicious property damage for backing a truck into Albert Wrights house with 100 damages and 200 bond set for Dec 17.
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Virgil D. Marsh
James L. Helms
High Point
Marsh
Mary Ella Lucille ‘White
Banks Street
Joe Geeter
Hoover Street
Colie Lee Hampton Sr
Grayson Street
Hampton
Fof
Albert Wright
Redding St
Choir-Symphony Concert At HPC Tonight
The High Point College A Cappella Choir and High Point Symphony Orchestra present a Christmas season concert in Memorial Auditorium on the HPC campus. Richard Cox directs the choir and Dr. Lew Lewis conducts the orchestra with tickets available at the door beginning at 8 p.m.
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High Point College
High Point
Memorial Auditorium
HPC
Richard Cox
Lew Lewis
Fire sweeps Rangoon poor quarter with 1820 families displaced
A blaze in Rangoon Burma last night destroyed homes in a impoverished quarter leaving about 1 820 families homeless no deaths or serious injuries were reported.
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Rangoon
Burma
Inter-Racial Commission Planned by High Point Alliance
The High Point Ministerial Alliance moved to form an Inter-Racial Commission with church representation and civic group members. Deadline for organization is February 15, 1957, with Rev. John L. Bryan urging biographical preaching and spiritual truths from leaders. New Alliance officers named for 1957: William P. Price president, J. E. Melton vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Ministerial Alliance
YMCA
John L. ‘Bryan
Bennett College
Greensboro
Alliance
L. M. Mayfield
William P. Price
J. E. Melton
Frank Marks
J. J. Patterson
Denton Police Campaigning For Safety
Denton police in a campaign to make the city safer for families. They urge residents to follow traffic laws and safety rules near schools and clinics. Chief Thomas Gallimore asks cooperation to cut accidents by avoiding speeding, double parking, hydrant parking, alley parking, wrong side parking, and business district speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Thomas Gallimore
Denton Auto Mishaps Cost Drivers 600
Two Denton auto accidents Sunday caused $600 in damage. A 1953 car driven by Ben Carroll crashed with a 1950 Ford driven by Bobe Bowman at 8 15 a.m. No injuries. The second crash on S Main and Peacock involved Darrell Gallimore 16 and James Futrell 18 with damage totals of 150 and 200 dollars. No injuries or arrests.
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Denton
Ben Carroll
Ford
Bobe Bowman
Deniton
Bowman
Carroll
S. Main Street
Peacock Avenue
Darrell Gallimore
James Futrell
Futrell
Main Street
Gallimore
Peacock
Cheer Fund Receives Trickle of Donations
Five new contributions push High Point Christmas Cheer Fund past the $300 mark. Officials fear meeting the $5,000 target to aid some 500 city families this Christmas. The display location is the old Neill Pontiac building on S. Wrenn Street, staffed by Mrs. William H. Graham. Donations mail to Christmas Cheer Fund PO Box 306. checks payable to the fund.
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Neill Pontiac
S. Wrenn Street
Wiliam H. Graham
H. M. Armentrout
Sallie D. Hayes
Ces
Chinepee Elks Lodge
Matt Wall
Auto Accident Damage Suit Heard in Civil Court
A civil case filed by Harry E. Andrews of College Street seeks $7,500 for injuries from an April collision at W. Farriss Avenue and Hillcrest Drive involving a taxi driven by Andrews. Defendants Harry A. Burton and Lois W. Burton seek $1,000 for injuries and $600 for car damages, with fault alleged against Andrews. Judge Allen H. Gwyn presides as motions are heard in the one week term.
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Ree Superior Court
Harry E. Andrews
College Street
Harry A
Lois W. Burton
Bellview Street
Andrews
W. Farriss Avenue
Hillcrest Drive
Burton
County Questions Local School Fund Over Reserve Use
Guilford County Commissioners questioned High Point School Board's reserve fund of about 147000 tied to a 23000 contract to rebuild track and athletic field at the new high school gym. County officials outlined a127000 reserve from sale of school properties and noted 1955-56 revenue declines at City Lake Blair and Washington Terrace recreation facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Guilford County
Harry Weatherly
Hugh Ross
W. B. Stronach Jr
Parks and Recreation Commission
City Lake Park
Blair Park
City Lake
City
Washington Terrace Park
Jimmy Ellington
Donnelle Ray
Ellington
Ray
Daniel Brooks
Clara Cox Apartments
Carson Bain
Ragsdale
Robert Koonts
Court Clerk's Trial Forembezling Funds Moves
Asheboro defense lawyers obtained a court order to grant a special venire for the case of Mrs. Virginia Knight Chriscoe charged with six counts of embezzlement from Randolph Superior Court clerk’s office. Judge L Richardson Preyer signed the order summoning veniremen for next Monday as the trial date. the $9,776 shortage was uncovered by a five year audit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Virginia Knight Chriscoe
Chriscoe
Randolph Superior Court
L. Richardson Preyer
Alamance County
Veniremen
Randolph
Zeb A. Morris
Machine Motor Triggers Minor Fire at High Point Memorial Hospital
A defective ice machine motor in the basement of High Point Memorial Hospital set off one of two fire alarms answered by local firefighters. The blaze caused minor damage and was reported around 8:23 p.m. yesterday. Earlier, at 2:22 p.m., firefighters extinguished a wood fire on Brockett Street near 1700 block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Memorial Hospital
Brockett Street
Man Accused of Looting Vehicles in Thomasville
Thomasville police report 26 year old Bobby Gene Mc Laurin of E. Malin Street was arrested on larceny and receiving charges after looting cars and taking automobile parts. Officers found pliers and a crescent wrench worth 5 dollars from Archie Myers’s car and two car key sets from Chrysler vehicles. Bond set at 100 dollars for a December 17 High Point court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
E. Malin Street
Bobby Gene McLaurin
McLaurin
Archie Myers
Kern Street
High Point
Sue Hopkins
Carroll Street
Carsles Hill
AA to Meet for Members Only Tonight
Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a members only meeting at 8 o clock tonight at St Marys parish house. Information group Nebe writing to P O Box 5053.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
St. Mary's
Ne iChurch
Nebe
Ito P. O
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Carolina Motor Club
Water Department
Baker Equipment Co
High Point Enterprise
J. C. Canpe
Baptist State Convention
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church For Foreign Missions
J. Paul Ingle
North Carolina General Assembly
CAA
Civil Aeronautics Board
Radio
Tub
Otis Hinnant
Richmond
Hinnant
George A. Hales
Oklahoma City
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
High Point Schools
W. G. Ragsdale
Jamestown
Weatherly
Dean B. Pruette
Elm Street Matter
Elm Street
Pruette
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