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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1959

Page

11

Yule Fund Nears $1000 for Christmas Cheer Drive

The Christmas Cheer Fund for High Point shows a total of $977.50 after adding $252.50 on the day, leaving short of the $1,000 goal. Donors include O. N. Kester, Acme Sample Book Co, Ellington's Florist, Dr. George T. Wood, J. Peace Jr., Mrs. Harold C. Ben, Weed and Win Garden Club, Forest Hi families, and others. Contributions may be mailed to The Enterprise or to P O Box 1749.

High Point P. O O. N. Kester Acme Sample Book Co Ellington's Florist George T. Wood Craig Fred Thomas Ti Ada -Ae Iets Duces Harold C. Ben Peace Jr R. W. Slate Sherry Libby Jane Bis Forest Marsae i Geri David Friedman Weed and Win Garden Club

Melrose Yule Bonus Rest distributed to 456 workers

The Melrose company will distribute a semi annual vacation pay of 17919.60 to 456 employees. Vacation pay covers six months, paid in June and December. Continuous service bonuses include 2 percent of earnings for 12 months and 4 percent for five years. Service awards for 100 workers range from five to 35 years. About 60 percent of staff have five or more years. The mill closes for Christmas from December 18 to 28.

Melrose

Weather Update Cloudy Skies Bring Rain Outlook

The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and warmer conditions tonight with a low near 35. Thursday expects rain with little temperature change. Today’s high was 55, following yesterday’s 50 with a 28 degree low.

Super Sagless Spring to Open New Plant in High Point

Super Sagless Spring Corp of New Jersey announces a 35 employee spring manufacturing division at 429 S Hamilton St High Point. Lou Tubek will run local operations, with Ed Saunders and Phil Clarke promoting the southeastern plant. machinery valued at 200000 dollars will be installed and the operation starts in two weeks.

Super Sagless Spring Corp New Jersey High Nt Bayonne N. J S. Hamilton St Lou Tubek High Point Boyd Coltrane Saunders Clarke Briggs S. Hamilton Street North Carolina Alex Katz Super Sagless Spring Co

Caps Are Downfall Of Youthful Shopper

A 13 year old boy was arrested for shoplifting two boys caps and pajamas in High Point. He admitted the theft saying he asked his father to buy the caps but he could not. The caps worth 3.14 were recovered and the youth turned over to juvenile authorities.

High Point

Knife Assault Sends Man To Hospital and Jail

A man identified as Robert L. McDonald, 26, was jailed on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after a knife fracas left Arlee Hough with multiple throat and chest wounds. Hough received over 100 stitches and was in fair condition at High Point Memorial Hospital. A second arrest, Robert Williams, 33, faced $1,000 bond on breaking and entering at a manufacturing plant. Additional arrests included charges of drunkenness, driving without a license, and a taxi fare dispute. Local police reported hubcap theft from a car at Burlington Throwing Plant.

Robert L. McDonald Hulda Street Arlee Hough Hough High Point Memorial Hospital L. A. Creech Creech Robert Williams West Russell Street Penn L. J. Boyd K. W. Hall Old Trinity Road Boyd Hall Williams George D. Owens Carrick Avenue Donald H. Newman Route 1 Randleman Terry G. Proctor Woods Guyer St Burlington Lincoln Drive

Virginian gets 3-5 year terms for multiple break-ins

Husterall Fant of Martinsburg pleaded guilty in Superior Court to five May 30 break-ins at Davis Pruett Motor Co Henderson Mooney Manufacturing Co Paul Younts Grocery Ticketag Corp and Carolina Cleaners. He received two consecutive three to five year sentences and $18 in theft plus cookies and candy.

Walter E. Crissman Central Husterall Fant Martinsburg Davis- Pruett Motor Co Henderson Mooney Manufacturing Co Paul Younts Grocery Ticketag Corp James H. Roberts W. Green Street

Archdale-Trinity Lions Club Observes Ladies Night

The Archdale-Trinity Lions Club held its annual Ladies Night at 7 p.m. in the Trinity High School cafeteria. Guests included Mrs. E W Allman and Mrs. Fred Younts, widows of former members. Isaac Harris delivered the welcoming address. About 140 people attended.

Archdale-Trinity Lions Club Trinity High School E. W. Allman Fred Younts Isaac Harris

Council OKays Purchase of Oak View Fire Station

The High Post fire department buys the Oak View station and equipment for 25500 and secures a 170 by 270 foot lot at Willowbrook and Grimes for 22000 as a future fire headquarters. The move advances city wide protection ahead of anticipated annexation with negotiations dating to September.

Oak View Willowbrook Grimes Streets Independent Fire Unit Council Oak View Road No. 2 City Hall Grimes-Willowbrook

Vandals Break Windows Across Town

A wave of vandalism left 27 store windows broken early today in several streets. Police said pellets from a pellet gun or air rifle caused the damage, likely by teenagers seeking excitement. Stores on N Main and English streets suffered shattered glass and small holes, with no arrests yet reported.

Ee Point N. Main Street Yount’s Grocery Neill Pontiac Hughes Tire Service Penrod Jordon Clarke Shumaker’s Crown Service English Street Davis Electric Co Sinclair Broadway Hill’s Esso Will's Hoe Manufacturing Co Tri Dee Label Co Regent Restaurant

Woman Uninjured In Fall From Moving Vehicle

A nineteen year old woman on Highland Street was treated at High Point Memorial Hospital after a fall from a vehicle on Highway 31. Driver McMahon told officers they were not arguing as they rode south at 30 mph. The woman suffered back and head injuries but was released with no serious ill effects.

Highland Street High Point Memorial Hospital McMahon Highway 31 Miss Cummings Reneeeee

Stricklin Appointed to City Recreation Commission

J C Stricklin, a Negro and representative of an insurance firm, was named to the city parks and recreation commission, preserving an eight to one white to Negro membership ratio. He succeeds Rev. W S McLeod who resigned due to health. The unanimous council vote appoints him to a three year term retroactive to July 1 1959.

J. C. Stricklin City Parks and Recreation Commission Stricklin W. S. McLeod Coun

Iderton Urges Expanded Blackjack Privileges

City Council member H G Iderton urged High Point police use their blackjack more to calm crowds and prevent damage to squad cars. He argued broader privileges would deter biting and window-breaking by arrestees and reduce danger to officers.

H. G. Iderton High Point City Council Today

TV Applicants Seek More Info In Hearing

An attorney for Jefferson Standard Broadcasting Co. says it will take six weeks to two months to supply information the FCC requested about Channel 8 station application. The Greensboro firm argued for time before cross examinations, which are planned to begin mid January and last about a month. The information includes details on control of egg ayong oop nga Co., holder of the outstanding ace stock of the broadcasting firm. The FCC requires divestiture of all WFMY interests if awarded the channel.

Washington Jefferson Standard Broadcasting Co Greensboro N.C Federal Communications Commission Reed T. Rollo Jefferson Standard FCC Egg Ayong Oop Nga Co WFMY

Police Commended For Effort In Child Sex Attack Probe

A city committee praised officers for their long and diligent work to arrest those responsible for recent sex attacks on children. The commendation followed the arrest of the alleged molester and highlighted a spread out police force.

Prayer for Today from Rev James W Kennedy NYC

A brief devotional prayer asks God to guard the lips and inspire speech for the day. The rector of The Church of the Ascension in New York City, James W Kennedy, offers a blessing for words to bring joy, hope, comfort, and encouragement through Christ.

Christ James W. Kennedy N.Y.C Church of the Ascension

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