Guilford County Zoning Plan Rejected by Rural Vote
A 77 to 34 vote defeated a county wide zoning proposal at a Guilford County public meeting in Greensboro. Opponents warned of dictatorship while supporters argued zoning would protect property values. the session ended when Hendley moved to forget the plan.
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Guilford County
Greensboro
High Point
Stern
Worth Henderson
Monroe Township
Henderson
Harris
Herbert Bailey
Highway 29
Hk. R. King Jr
North Sumner
J. P. Hendley
Pagent
Hendley
George Ferrell
Guilford College
Merchants Urged to Watch for Stolen Money Orders
High Point Merchants Association cautions local shops to identify a short heavy-set Black man who may attempt to cash stolen money orders made out to Charles Reed Ernest Robinson Mitchell Hill Charles B R Jackson George W Swinson and Marion Colclough. Calls for any information to local postal service or police.
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High Point Merchant's Association
Baltimore
Rocky Mount
Charles Reed
Ernest Robinson
Mitchell Hill
Charles BR. Jackson
George W. Swinson
Marion Colclough
Merchants Association
Medical Care Expert Addresses Civitans Luncheon
J. 5 Nagel Schmidt of Chapel Hill, public relations director of Hospital Savings Association, told Civitans at a luncheon that hospital care is vital to the community and staff are highly trained technicians. He noted hospitals operate with insurance plans easing patient debt and enabling hospitals to cover costs, praising medical and hospital insurance groups for growth.
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Ths
J. 5
Nagel Schmidt
Chapel Hill
Hospital Savines Association
Civitans
Wien
Ed Poovey
S.chenge Yk
Jim Somers
Prayer for TCQDAY Emphasizes diligence and timely action
A prayer asks God to prevent delays and laziness, urging steady movement and completion of today’s tasks through Christ. Attributed to James W. Kennedy of a Lexington church.
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God
Christ
Amen
James W. Kennedy
Lexingchurch
New Street Lights Installed in Thomasville
Mercury vapor street lights ordered months ago by downtown merchants are being installed by electricians on Main Street. Experimental lighting already exists at major rail crossings and the city hospital, with further luminaires planned in the business section.
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Thomasville
Mercur
Thomakers
Main St
Pega
Main
Salem
Prisoner Injured After Plunge From Bunk
Frank Farrington aged 35 was rushed to the local hospital after leaping from the top bunk in his jail cell and injuring his head. Police stated Farrington was in custody on a capias issued for failing to appear on an embezzlement charge.
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Frank Farrington
Farrington
Theft at Amos Lunch Window Pane Damaged
Thieves struck the Amos Lunch at 324 E Russell St for the third week in a row last night. A window pane was removed but no other loot was recovered. police reported the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. A separate note mentions jewelry taken from Joseph Gammons at 2319 Fish St, valued at 45 dollars.
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Amos
E. Russell St
Joseph Gammons
Fish St
High Point Bank Publishes Christmas Party Details
High Point Saving and Trust Co announces its annual Christmas party will be held tomorrow night at 7 o'clock at Rottee’s Hotel. The company said the gathering is for staff and guests and will feature a holiday program.
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High Point Saving and Trust Co
Wnt Sre
Ry Dent
Yule Fund Nearing $2,000 in High Point
High Point Christmas Cheer Fund climbs toward the $2,000 mark with four days left before checks go to needy families. Contributions total $1,981.34, as groups including Philomathean Book Club and various church circles donate. Officials urge quick help and ask women’s groups with dolls to return them to the Salvation Army.
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High Point
Salvation Army
L. Cc Aoe
Philomathean Book Club
Forrest H. Murray
St. Anne's Guild
Ary's Age
Scopal Church
the Sullivan
Jenks McMurtay Cesessee Peay Hart
Circle
R. Gy
A. L. Davis
Hart
Durland
Poindexter
P. H. S. National Honor Society
SCC
Ted's Winesters
Betsy
Tommy
Michael Rechelah
T. Cottam
Ned
David
Pam
655 Receive Bonuses At Melrose
A total of 655 Melrose Mills employees will share a semi annual bonus totaling $20,639.23. Vacation bonuses are issued twice yearly in July and December covering six months. Employees with 12 months continuous service ending October 1 received 2 percent of their six month earnings from April 1, 19M. Also employees who had been employed.
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Melrose Mills
Melrose
ROTC Drill Team Members Take Part in Palm AFB Ceremony
High Point residents Thomas L. Cooper and William D. Garner joined the Air Force ROTC Drill Team from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a special ceremony at Palm AFB in Fila. They represented the UNC unit in uniform drills and post ceremony activities.
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Thomas L. Cooper
William D. Garner
High Point
Palm Afb
Fila
Air Force
University of North Caro
Truckers Convene In City for Safe Driving Day
The North Carolina Motor Carriers Association held SD Day observances with a 7 pm dinner at the Sheraton Hotel. About 50 safety directors and trucking insurance men heard Tom Barnes of Burlington outline plans and praise Council efforts and national safety honors amid declining truck accidents and ongoing safety drives.
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Council of Safety Supervisors
N. C. Motor Carriers Assn
Tom Barnes
Burlington
Council
T. F. Moore
Cherryville
NCMCA
J. T. Outlaw
Sturkey
Council of Safety
North Carolina Motor Carriers Association
Sheraton
N Cc. A
Raleigh
Eisenhower
Lutheres
Edward Scheidt
Tisucs
Eta Ieterstate Commerce Commission
M Cn Sted & Part
Thomasville City Employees Hold Yule Party
More than 200 city workers and guests gathered at the National Guard Armory for the annual Yule event. Officials and council members attended as employees received Christmas gifts during the special dinner program.
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Thomasville City
Thomasville
Caratevision
New National Guard
Cabicuon
City Public Works Overspent on Street Improvements
The Public Works Department will overspend about $48,000 on High Point street improvements this year due to popularity of paving projects. Dean, the director, says the department will shift funds from maintenance and other areas to cover costs and may abandon two planned projects. He aims to avoid asking for more money and proposes advancing the street work deadline to September to know exact available funds before commitments.
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High Point
Oleare
Sonnaen
Imrumen
Crafton St
Silk
Davis Sts
Main St
Commerce
High Sts
Dean
City Council
Mouna Aaeaes
Ivaciner
Departmentquires
Pedestrian Injuries Mark S D Day in High Point
A 19 year old Shirley Jones of 60 percent Std St suffered a fractured skull and dislocated shoulder when struck by a car on Russell St. She was taken to Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem in serious condition. Howard E Spencer 19 of 802 Lake St faces a charge of failing to keep a proper lookout.
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High Point
Shirley Jones
Russell St
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Howard E. Spencer
Lake St
Spencer
J. H. Overman
E. Green St
William Samuel Cecil
Tate St
Overman
High Point Memorial Hospital
M. G. Morgan
Gail Morgan
Michael
Labor Law Reminder on Seasonal Work by Crane
Raleigh The Christmas shopping surge prompts a reminder from State Labor Commissioner Frank Crane about North Carolina rules on hours for adults and minors. Women 18 and older in mercantile establishments with nine or more employees may work up to 10 hours daily and six days a week during December 18 to 24. Smaller shops with eight or fewer employees have a 10 hour day and 35 hour week with no extra Christmas allowance. Minors have no special overtime during Christmas. under 16 may work up to 40 hours weekly with limits on hours and times, and 16 to 18 require a permit and must stop by midnight. Inspectors will assist employers and workers with compliance.
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Raleigh
Frank Crane
North Carolina
Crane
Aee Say Pee
Berserk Man Tries To Burn Dwelling
A 32 year old High Point man John King Tomlin locked in his apartment set fire to a one story building housing three other families. Police described the damage as complete with a smashed refrigerator heater and cook stove. Tomlin was charged with arson and held without bond pending a hearing.
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High Point
John King Tomlin
Harrison St
Frank Pright
R. J. Roanboro
Tomlin
Tomiin
Insurance firms extend proof of loss period after Hazel storm
General manager G F Bachman announced in Greensboro that insurers voluntarily extend the proof of loss filing window from 60 to 120 days for Hurricane Hazel damage. The move aims to speed claims processing, with no North Carolina statute conflicting with this extension.
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Ft. G. Bachman
Generalment Bureau
Atlanta
Bachman
W. H. Davidson
GAR
Greensboro
North Carolina
Hogg Ge Jos
GC Davidson
Mazel
Local Schools Get 16 Days For Holidays
More than 8,000 students in High Point city schools near the end of their 194 school days. Schools close Friday for a two week Christmas vacation from Friday to January 3, with only 10 days off counting weekends. Easter marks the next break.
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High Point City
High Paint
Three Inducted Through Draft Board Here
Three men were forwarded for induction by the Army and four others were declared delinquents by the local Draft Board today. Elbert Lloyd Winslow Kenneth Roger Wall and Bobby Leroy Lawrence were sent to Charlotte for induction. Lawrence and Wall volunteered. Jones Reynolds Virgil Glenn Maness James Rainey and James Cathey were declared delinquent and their names will be turned over to the district attorney unless they contact the board.
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Army
High Point
Charlotte
Elbert Lloyd Winslow
Kenneth Roger Wall
Bobby Leroy Lawrence
Lawrence
Wall
Jones Reynolds
Virgil Glenn Maness
James Rainey
James Cathey
S C Man Accused of Molesting Youth
A Columbia salesman, George K. Cooper, 50, was jailed after a 14 year old alleged molestation on Main Street. Cooper posted $300 bond and faces an assault on a minor charge with a Jan 1 trial. Nearby, Holton and Overby faced separate cases for assault with a deadly weapon and simple assault. A 41 year old, Isaac Williams, was jailed on larceny charges for stealing tools from W. H. Wendler, with a Dec 22 hearing. Junior Goss, 29, was charged with stealing a guitar system and faces Dec 22 trial.
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Columbia
D. C
George K. Cooper
Ing Cooper
Main St
Cooper
N. Wrenn St
Holton
Mar
Jamestown
Kivett Dr
M McKinley
Kelly St. Ove
Overy
Overby
Isaac Williams
Gordy St
W. H. Wendler
Parkway
Willams
Junior Goss
Olga St
James Grover Luck
Wade St
Goss
Nhe
Seralcmlen Ty Leaery
Summit
Jack McKinney
Security Bank Declares Two Dividends
Security Bank announced two semi annual dividends in Greensboro yesterday. One 50 cent per share dividend and a 7 cent per share dividend totaling 75 000 dollars for the bank and 500 dollars for grains. a 10 percent salary bonus was also declared for all bank employees as of now. Directors will name new directors and elect officers.
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Shane
Security National Bank
Greensboro
Govigunds
Security Bank
A&P To Give Bonuses Totalling 2300000
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company plans a bonus program totaling 2.3 million dollars. Every employee with six months of service or more will receive a share of the annual fund approved by the board of directors. The distribution is scheduled for Friday.
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Great Atlan & Pacific Tea Company
Winter Weather Keeps High Point In Cold Grip
Winter settled over the area with cloudy skies and little change in temperatures. The afternoon high reached 47 while tonight's low drops to 8. Last night’s low was 32 degrees.
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High Point
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High Point Enterprise
Titeenth
City Public Works Department
Mars
Morgan
George H. Frances
Meredith St
Ray Odell Yarborough
Allen Jay
Gordon St
Yarborough
P. L. Smith
Oakview Rd
Church St
Ward St
Cephus Jester
Booneville
Samuel D. Naper
Orville
Jester
Labor Department
S.C
A&p
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