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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1961
Page
13
Local merchants report Christmas shopping is similar to or slightly above last year at this point and expect a last minute rush to lift sales to boom levels. The sentiment is satisfied but not jubilant as retailers gauge early season performance.
Merchants say warm weather delayed the Christmas buying surge and rain kept shoppers away downtown. They note rising demand for high quality and family entertainment items while color television and stereo sales lead. black and white TVs underperform. Lay away programs boost early sales and hint at a strong Christmas season ahead.
The driver, identified as Robert Gates, suffered a broken arm when his car left the road near the Guilford Davidson line at about 9 30 p m. An unidentified passenger escaped injury. High Point Memorial Hospital treated Gates. Damage to the car was extensive. Investigation continues.
Prayer pleads for courage in dark days and trust in divine power. It asks for steadfast faith that God will guide destinies and grant presence and victory through Christ, seeking strength for those at Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois.
A 33 year old High Point man Calvin Grimble Presnell faced multiple charges in Greensboro Municipal County Court after two head on collisions Saturday while allegedly driving the wrong way on a highway. Four people were injured including the McIntosh family and a minor. Presnell was bonded at 1000 dollars and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated hit and run careless and reckless driving and driving the wrong way.
Rev. Robert M. Southern was installed as the first pastor of Parkwood Baptist Mission, sponsored by Lexington Avenue Baptist Church with aid from the State Baptist Convention. He moved from California with his wife Betty Ashworth and their three children. Sunday services begin at 9:45 am Sunday school and 11 am worship with 6:15 pm Training Union and 7:30 pm worship. The Loyal Workers Class will hold its Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Marguerite's Restaurant at 7:30 pm.
The Christmas Cheer Fund has raised 560 more dollars this weekend, totaling 1 870.50 toward a 6 000 goal. A prisoner's letter requests help for his wife and three children plus another expected, highlighting destitute families aided by donated toys and possible holiday food vouchers. Contributions can be sent to Christmas Cheer Fund care of The Enterprise or P O Box 1864, with acknowledgments published.
Rainfall at city filter plant reached 1.77 inches since Saturday afternoon, with total November rainfall 2.02 inches, easing the drought. Weather observers expect winter rains to continue, with cooler, near normal temperatures and occasional showers through the five day outlook. Creeks and the City Lake rose, aiding wells and ponds as farmers anticipate beneficial effects on small grain crops.
Local Gulf dealers will donate a penny from each gallon of gasoline sold on Wednesday to the Christmas Cheer Fund. The appeal aims to boost donations and support needy families during the holiday season.
A High Point five member committee of the Odd Fellows Lodge visited the Chil dren's Home to arrange this year's Christmas dinner. For 35 years the lodge has delivered turkeys to the Home supported by the North Carolina Odd Fellows. Fifty six children will receive the turkeys delivered by J. W. White Amos Hughes J. S. Keenan J. W. Lambeth and J. R. Young.
High pointers showed more interest in repairs than new construction last week. The inspector issued 28 repair permits worth 28 580 while only two residential new structure permits were issued. J B Sloan plans an 18 000 dwelling in Shadow Valley and Security Development Co will build a 7 000 home at 1500 Wendell. Largest repair permits include S Taro 4 500 in interior alterations at 1233 Montlieu and Atlantic Insurance and Realty Co 4 000 in alterations at 604 N Main and Dewey Greer 4 000 in alterations at 209 N Main.
A Sunday head on collision on Fairfield Road caused $475 in front end damage to two cars but no injuries. Audry T. Long and Toby Darrell Elkes were named in police reports with Long cited for driving on the left side of the road.
Lambda Chi Alpha at High Point College plans Campus Capers Opus II a talent and variety show in the college auditorium at 7 30 p m Tuesday The Esquires of High Point join 17 entrants in a mix of amateur and non competing professional acts Tickets available at the door
Three High Point eateries and lodgings win recognition in the 1962 Duncan Hines Travel Books. K. & W. Cafeteria and Marguerite's Wrenn Side Restaurant appear in Adventures in Good Eating, while The Town House Motel is listed in Lodging for a Night.
Arthur S Hazzard of Allied Roofing and Metal Works reported a weekend break in at the South Road company. Thieves bypassed cash and other valuables, taking payroll and general checks and a check machine from Wachovia and NC National banks. Police suspect two area men and continue investigating.
Local woman Bernice Jones 27 faces larceny and receiving charges after allegedly taking a 129.95 portable television set July 25. Bond set at 300. trial in first week of January, with Sept. 22 date previously listed. Another case: Eldridge Tyson Park Street charged with assault after a brickbat struck Kent Michael. trial set for Dec. 15. bond 200.
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