Yule Fund Certificates Mailed To Help High Point Needy
Christmas Cheer Fund officials begin mailing certificates to High Point families in need as donations lag. John Davis urges timely contributions to cover food and essentials for the coming store openings. A listing shows multiple gifts and totals, with a final reported amount of 2325.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
John Davis
Davis
Enterprise
Lee F. Schaner
Roy E. Watts
Judy Boylen
Melvin A. Hayes
Betsy
Tommy
Michael Raw- GI
Asic
Cade Bon
Mate Lore Ics
Margaret Wilson
Susan Davis
Kennedy Oil Company
W.S. Clarida
VFW Auxiliary
Rotary Club
Junior Woman's Club
High Point Glass & Decorative Gas
TOG Vino
High Point Council Criticizes State Road Aid Attitude
High Point officials blasted the state highway department during a City Council session over Springfield Avenue extension. Councilman Harry Williamson complained that High Point is an “orphan” city for road aid while Greensboro progresses with several major state projects. The council authorized Planning Director Bob Griffin to negotiate a right of way for the Springfield extension, with state participation expected. The project would connect Springfield with Wade Street to ease north south traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Tar Heel
State Highway Department
Springfield Avenue
Harry Williamson
J. B. Phillips
Greensboro
Bob Griffin
Springfield
Griffin
Wade Street
Civitans Plan Second Fruit Cake Sale And City Annexation Moves
Twilight Civitan club plans a second house to house fruit cake sale on Wednesday Thursday and Friday with orders by telephone at 24131 and 66440. Funds support the mentally retarded Boys Home at Lake Waccamaw and YMCA camp. city council votes on residency changes and annexation steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight Civitans
Civitans
Lake Waccamaw
Dingman Installed as High Point Scout Leader
Raleigh Dingman will be installed as High Point district Boy Scout chairman at a 5 15 p m organizational meeting. He will announce committee appointments for the coming year and succeed Dr Dean Pruette as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Dingman
High Point
Hackney
Davie County
Thomasville
Lexington
Rowan County
Salisbury
Golden Age Club Christmas Party Planned at Blair Park
The Golden Age Club will hold its Christmas party Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Blair Park Club House. Members should bring a small gift under 50 cents for exchange. Jesse L. Taylor, the new recreational director, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
Blair Park Club
Jesse L. Taylor
Denton Jaycees Plan Christmas Party for Members’ Families
Denton Junior Chamber of Commerce sets its annual Christmas Party for wives and children on December 22 at the American Legion Hut. President Don Peacock confirmed Santa Claus as honor guest who will hand out gifts to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Chamber of Commerce
Don Peacock
American Legion
Santa Claus
Snow Forecast Brightens as Warm Trend Emerges
U S Weather Bureau staff at Greensboro High Point Airport report a shift from deep winter to a mild spell with clear skies and increasing temps. Snow odds fade after two days of 45 plus readings. pockets of slush may linger on streets evenings and mornings. Merchants hope for a strong week as sales slump prior to the holiday period. Local schools plan to return after weather holidays with varied schedules through year end.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Greensboro-High Point
Piedmont
High Point
Dean Pruette
Rural Guilford Schools Extend Closure Through December 30
Rural Guilford schools announce a Christmas break starting now and lasting until December 30 as winter weather plans shift. Weather notes describe pressure systems moving unpredictably with a deepening low off the coast and a high in the western Gulf area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford
Far Western Gulf
Industrial Club Holds Ladies Night at YMCA
The Young Men's Industrial Club of the YMCA hosted its annual Ladies Night at the Y. Miss Polly Yow and Jimmy Martin performed. Outgoing president Bennett Dale thanked officers Howard Bass Ted Robinson Aubrey Bowers. Giles Parker was introduced as incoming president with Aubrey Bowers Don Smith and Bobby Slate in officer roles. Special guests were Mr and Mrs Reitzel Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Industrial Club
YMCA
Polly Yow
Jimmy Martin
Bennett Dale
Howard Bass
Air Force
Ted Robinson
Heritage Furniture
Aubrey Bowers
Zett Plumbing
Dale
Giles Parker
Don Smith
Bobby Slate
Reitzel Morgan
Rotary to Host McConnell on Atomic Development in Anson
Thomasville attorney David M. McConnell of Anson County will address the Rotary Club at the Thomasville Woman's Club building tomorrow. The topic is atomic development in Anson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
David M. McConnell
Anson County
Woman's Club
McConnell
Meeting Concludes With Slate and Parsier Closure
Bobby Slate and Mrs Aubrey Bowers Parsier closed the meeting with a final remark. The session ended as participants prepared to exit, signaling the formal close of proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Slate
Aubrey Bowers Parsier
Billy Cheves Heads Exchange Officers
The Exchange Club elected Billy L. Cheves as president for the upcoming year. Lester C. Morgan was named vice president, Charles Smith secretary, and Eural Cates treasurer with a two year board of control term for Lloyd White Carl Shelton and Charles Warner. Installations set for January 5 with Dr. J B Morris presiding. Ladies Night observed and Harold Davis chosen as Exchange of the Week.
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High Point
Exchange Club
Billy Cheves
Lester
Billy L. Cheves
High Point College
Theta Chi Fraternity
Cheves
Helen Paige
Williams Street
New Exchange Club
Lester C. Morgan
Charles Smith
Eural Cates
Control Board
Board of Control
Lloyd White
Carl Shelton
Charles Warner
Esker Amos Jr
Paul Shelton
J. B. Morris
Durham
Harold ©. Davis
Journey Of Persia's Magi To Bethlehem Visualized
The article traces the Magi Melchior Gaspar and Balthasar leaving Persia on a six month to year long trek across harsh landscapes toward Jerusalem guided by a star not itself, seeking the divine king. It notes their origins in Persian wisdom and their cautious reception by local powers as they pursue faith against doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cornell
Associated Press
Judea
Melchior
Gaspar
Balthasar
Persia
Ethiopia
Magus Melchior
Zarathrustra
Moses
God
Hecatompylos
Persepolis
Susa
Meidia
India
Tharsis
Arabia
Nubia
Matthew
Jesus
Far East
Drangiana
Zagros
Phraates IV
Musa
Appollonians
Seleucia
Tigris
Euphrates Bridge
Philo
Apuleius
Solomon
Herodotus
Plutarch
Diogenes
Laertius
Pliny
Syrian
Haleb
Tudmor
Damascus
East
Ignatius
Earth
Galilee
Jericho
Jordan
Jerusalem
John of Hieldesheim
the Three Kings
Yale Party For Shut-Ins Set Sunday
The Christmas party for shut ins and handicapped people, postponed from last Sunday due to snow, will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Blair Park Clubhouse. Carroll Stoker will read The Christmas Story, with others including quartets, Rev J A Grout, Pilgrim Holiness Church youth, and a rhythm band from the Day Center for Handicapped Children. Mayor Jess Washburn and Miss Stoker will crown the king and queen, a mother of the day, and two mascots. Santa Claus will distribute gifts from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shutins
Elsie Dickens
Blair Park
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Jess Washburn
Miss Stoker
Miss Dickens
Lions and Exchange Clubs
Council of Jewish Women
Florists’ Association
Santa Claus
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Slick
Army
Fort Bragg
Fred L. Jones
Asheboro
Jones
Walter Reid Hospital
Janet Teague
Yule Fund
Council
Highway Department
Civil Service Commission
General Assembly
High Pointer Delos Hedgecock
Greenwood Avenue
Boundary Street
Prospect St
Youth Fellowship
Wesley Memorial Church
Main Street
Knox Bridge
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dingman
Golden Agers
Friendship
Winston-Salem
Ing
Randolph
Davidson
Industrial Club
David Cox
Kings of Knowledge
Royal
Magian Council
Yale Party
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