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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
14
High Point Music Teacher Records Two Songs
Mrs. Banks Buchannan a music teacher at Ledford High School in High Point had two songs recorded during hospital recovery. Glenda Cain a 15 year old student sang solos for Christmas and It Was a Lucky Day for Me. radio requests show strong local interest. Buchannan a 35 year veteran noted she has written 50 songs over the years and plans televised performances for the new tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks Buchannan
Grissom St
New Ledford High School
Glenda Cain
High Point High School
High Point
Buchannan
Liberty-Piedmont Institute
Zip Gun estimates rise after fourth weapon found
Officials say zip gun production in High Point rose as a fourth weapon was seized along with two improvised barrels and tips on two more devices. Juvenile officers note limited weapon power at range and say prosecutions may be avoided if cooperation continues and all contraband weapons are recovered. A separate fragment recalls a 1938 California orchestra hit and a songwriter's copyright claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Holiday vacation schedules set by industry and schools
High Point area industries and city and rural schools publish holiday closures. Most hosiery plants plan up to 10 days off beginning Friday and ending December 30, with New Year’s Day closed. Guilford County schools reopen January 2 after Christmas and New Year breaks, with several units starting January 2 to keep a uniform schedule. High Point College ends classes today at 1 30 pm with return January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Associated Industries Inc
High Point - Jamestown-Thomasville
Guilford County
E. P. Pearce
Jamestown
Union Hill
Sedgefield
Oak View
J. Hobart Allred
High Point College
Christmas Party by Theta Chi Fraternity at High Point
The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Theta Chi hosted its annual Christmas party for children at High Point College in the Student Center Monday night. Twenty two youngsters enjoyed a magic show and readings by Miss Shirley Yokely with Cokes and sandwiches. Santa arrived to give toys and gifts, and children spoke with him about Christmas wishes. Ted Spencer led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Spencer
Court Grants 12 Uncontested Divorces in Municipal Session
A Municipal Court jury granting divorces yesterday issued twelve absolute decrees on two year separations. Plaintiffs listed include Frances Freeman, Mabel Ball, Wilmer Pore, Georgia Tumbleson, Katherine Byrd, Harold Embler, Ruby Jones, Bernard Johnson, Bonnie Stout, J R Potts, Ella Grubb, and Vera Gilchrist, with their respective spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Freeman
John Westley Freeman
Mabel McNeill Ball
Hazel O. Ball
Wilmer Pore
Willburn P. Pore
Georgia B. Tumbleson
Merlyn E. Tumbleson
Katherine Byrd
Thesbia L. Byrd
Harold E. Embler
Lulla Bell Embler
Ruby Dickens Jones
James Madison Jones
Bernard W. Johnson
Mary Lucille Johnson
Bonnie J. Stout
Walter Lynn Stout
J. R. Potts
Irene Potts
Ella Mae Grubb
Jake L. Grubb Jr
Vera Townsend Gilchrist
John Wesley Gilchrist
Jr High Singers Give Christmas Concert at Presbyterian Home
The combined 75 voice choirs from Junior High School performed Christmas carols at the Presbyterian Home last night under the direction of Mrs. John T. Moore Jr. Soloist Brantley Kearns led. twins Jane and Jean Hayworth and Doris and Dorothy Thomas formed a vocal quartet with accompaniment from Carolyn Koonts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Home
John T. Moore Jr
Brantley Kearns
Jane
Jean Hayworth
Doris
Dorothy Thomas
Carolyn Koonts
Christmas Cheer Fund struggles to meet goal before store opens
With Christmas a week away, the Christmas Cheer Fund is far from its $4,500 goal. Today's $233.75 in donations edged closer as the fund readies a two day store on December 23 and 24 to buy food for distribution. Donations may be mailed to the fund or to The Enterprise, with many local names contributing amounts listed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
C. Frank
Ina Goldston
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Ee Wallpany
Ed King
Wesleyan Service Guild
Wesley Eer Uoes
Circle
Fiex-0-Lators, Inc
E. R. Klug
G. Leon Green
Memorial Methodist Church
Cota Habocces
John S. Pritchett
Wysp Acs
Legionnaires Named to National American Legion Posts
Several members from High Point and nearby posts received appointments to national commissions and committees for 1958. From Lexington and Kernersville come Wade H. Phillips and Grover C. Bodenhamer. High Point selections include Oscar C. Ellington John H. King T. C. Lohr James A. Craver and Richard F. Boedicker for education rehabilitation membership post activities and scholarships roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
American Legion
National American Legion
Wade H. Phillips
Lexington
Grover C. Bodenhamer
Kernersville
Oscar C. Ellington
John H. King
T. C. Lohr
James A. Craver
Richard F. Boedicker
Extra Shopping Hours Boost Downtown Holiday Traffic
Downtown shoppers flood the streets as merchants extend hours this week. Stores stay open nightly until 9 pm and plan the same schedule next week. Most retailers close at 6 pm on Christmas Eve to give clerks a final respite.
Claims Ruled Against Two Restaurateurs at Furniture City Motel
Judge Byron Haworth ruled in five small claims against Furniture City Motel Restaurant operators R. C. Lorraine and H. Frank Grantham. Total awards to creditors reached $4,985.67 with Pfaelzer Bros. Inc. receiving the largest at $1,768.28. Other claimants included Conway Import Co. Inc., Frances H. and Co., A. Michaud Co., and Colonial Beef Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Haworth
Furniture City
Municipal Court
R. C. Lorraine
H. Frank Grantham
Haworth
Lorraine and Grantham
Pfaelzer Bros., Inc
Conway Import Co. Inc
Frances H. and Co
A. Michaud Co
Colonial Beef Co
Library and utilities bids opened amid Keen City interest
City officials opened bids for a 5000 square foot Washington Street Branch library to serve area residents with glass and masonry construction on Fourth Street near Washington. Librarian Neal Austin said interest was strong as bids for sewer and water work were also opened. City projects at Lake Park were postponed due to limited funds, with about 4000 dollars remaining in the parks capital outlay budget for 1958 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Austin
City Hall
Washington Street
Fourth Street
Washington
Austin
Fourth Streets
Ymca-Ywca
Washington St
City Lake Park
Lake Swimming
T. E. Hinson
Parks Capital
Parks Commission
Final Tryouts For Play Set At Local Theatre
Final tryouts for roles in the Little Theatre production of Angel Street will be held tonight at 8 oclock on the second floor of the High Point Savings and Trust Co branch at 425 S Main St. Gaslight will be presented at Memorial Auditorium, High Point College on January 23-24 with Herman Coble directing and Gil Gray assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
Angel Street
High Point Savings and Trust Co
S. Main St
Gaslight
Memorial Auditorium
High Point College
Herman Coble
Gil Gray
Income Tax Facts on Capital Gains and Losses
A tax guidance piece explains long and short term gains, losses, and the 25 percent alternative tax for higher incomes. It covers offsetting gains with losses, annual $1,000 deduction limits, loss carryovers, and California community property rules for couples filing separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
City Job Outlook Shows Modest Labor Trend Change
The bi monthly employment analysis from the local office notes a slight leveling off of the July started rise from September to November. Total employment rose 0.06 percent in two months, but is 1.8 percent below November last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Miller
High Point
Miller
Drunken Driving Appeal Dropped by Wade Long
Wade G. Long of West Green Street withdrew his appeal of Judge Byron Haworth's drunken driving ruling and complied with a Municipal Court decision. He had received a six month suspended sentence with $150 to the City of High Point and a $100 fine plus costs after a November 25 trial. An Enterprise article yesterday misstated the hearing day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade G. Long
W. Green Street
Byron Haworth
Long
High Point
Prayer for T Day by James C Kinard
Prayer asks Heavenly Father to guide and comfort during a day of uncertainty. The speaker James C Kinard an insurance executive of Newberry South Carolina seeks light, refuge, and truth with a faith filled appeal in Jesus name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Father
Jesus
James C. Kinard
Newberry, S. C
Insurance Executive
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Burris
Crestwood Presbyterian Church
Florida
Burris
Bundy Road
Edward Lindsay
Thomasville
Bill Jackson
High Point Area
Jr. High Singers
Masters’ Club
22Nd Masonic District
William G. Wilson
J. R. Teague
Hi x Point
Sparger
Lacy A. Ragan
Masonic Temple
High Point Enterprise
Jamestown School
Rotary Club
Kay Perry
Jackie Fincher
Fin FB Carolina Society
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