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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1958
Page
9
Tax office reports heavy taxpayer turnout as 700 visit county building to pay city county taxes for deduction on 1958 returns. Deadline looms with penalties starting February 2 and January listings to begin Thursday. Office hours 8 30 to 5 30 weekdays and 8 30 to 12 30 Saturdays.
A city laborer, Daniel Bolton Jr., 24, was charged with larceny after allegedly stealing his own paycheck and cashing it at Haithcock's Grocery. Bolton admitted double cashing the single check, resulting in a $300 bond for a January 19 hearing.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners distributed a 36 page booklet titled Your Guilford County Government detailing county history departments agencies and institutions. Photographs of county buildings offices and officials accompany the text prepared by John A. McMahon with county officials and staff.
Zane Edward Cargile, born recently in Hobbs New Mexico, arrives with eight grandparents great grandparents all in his hometown. The AP report notes the large family tree behind the newborn and its local roots.
High Point is seen expanding about 4 to 5 percent in 1959 driven by gains in furniture output and textiles with better demand for foods and grain products. Manufacturing sectors like machinery paint and chemicals may hold near 1958 levels while container production rises, aided by steady wage rates and longer hours.
Citizens were advised to place Christmas trees at the curb for collection. The public works department is picking up trees, using regular garbage trucks for small ones and a special back truck detail for larger trees, as directed by public works head George Dean.
Public works director George Dean says first round of pickups at homes and businesses will finish by tomorrow night after a holiday backlog. The disruption came from Christmas break with three days off, causing double refuse and overfilled cans. Regular service to resume soon with two pickups per home this week.
Horace S. Haworth local attorney is reappointed as director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Greensboro for a four year term and as Greensboro bank board chairman for one year. Frank Muller Jr. is reappointed as vice chairman for one year. Announcement by Albert J. Robertson notes nationwide bank reappointments. Greensboro office serves as reserve credit for S and L associations in DC and several states.
The Christmas Cheer Fund committee wrapped up its 1958 drive with final contributions totaling $4,658.43, surpassing the $4,500 goal by over $150. Two post Christmas gifts pushed the final sum above the budgeted target, with the extra funds to be set aside for off season purchases.
In Dogtown Ohio AP reports only one dog lives at Pepper the 13 year old pet of the Robert Parker family. The neighborhood also has one cat 14 bringing four houses and is described as quiet with a sparse pet population.
Gas vapors in a truck owned by W. S. Halstead ignited by ignition sparks at 5 18 p.m. near English and Phillips Streets. Firemen reported no damage as the fire was extinguished on arrival. Another alarm for a flooded oil circulator at 500 W Broad St at 8 02 p.m. also was put out.
Most High Point residents will have New Year’s Day off while some industries stay open. Banks close Thursday but reopen Friday for regular hours. unemployment benefits filing moves to Friday. Post office observes holiday rules with no window service. downtown stores mostly close.
Proved ability 13 year old Chris Whitfield of Hull failed a swimmer life saving exam yet dived into 30 foot water off a dock in Hull to rescue a drowning boy.
In High Point, unemployment filings eased with 1,291 new December claims, 20 percent below November. Miller notes December placements rose above last year but fell 30 percent from November, while seasonal layoffs continue as hosiery and furniture plants tighten and rehiring awaits demand rebound.
First Baptist Church hosts a Watch Night Program on Wednesday from 9 to 12 01 with the theme Watch and Pray. Activities by age group run 9 to 9 45 led by Elsie McFarland Alma Bumgarner Marilyn Fairfax and Mrs Jack Cox Ralph Miller. A 9 45 gathering features a Stunt Parade and Singspiration led by Maurice Wilson and Roger Bell. Refreshments at 10 30 followed by a sanctuary prayer service at 11 led by Dr J E Rawlinson.
Barbers' Leaders show J. E. Brawley secretary, Clinton Myrick first vice president, and W. F. Thomas chaplain alongside the group in a standing pose.
Heavy weekend rains raised the High Point dam level by 38 inches averting a crisis in the water supply. City utilities director Bill Williams says supply never reached a critical stage though lower than usual. Plans to expand the filter plant and pumping station target a doubling of capacity to about 14 million gallons daily.
Nearly 350000 in new money will enter High Point pocket books as dividends from three local savings and loan associations are distributed. Perpetual Savings and Loan will send 184189, Atlantic 88821.12, and Piedmont 76500, totaling 354000 for the year in progress. Statewide, 15.4 million in dividends are being paid to more than 500000 savers across North Carolina, a record semi annual distribution driven by rising savings balances.
Third class bulk mail rises from 10 to 20 dollars per year with a 16 cent per pound regular bulk fee and a two cent minimum per piece. Nonprofit entities receive the yearly boost. Second class mail: advertising and non advertising pieces see a cent-per-piece minimum increase to a half cent, plus a 30 50 percent rise on materials like church bulletins and postmen countrywide.
A teacher on maternity leave returns to Jackson School in Akron to see her fourth grade pupils. A student greets her with the question How do you like civilian life.
Today's sunny and mild conditions will give way to clouds and colder air tonight. Tomorrow's high around mid 60s with rain forecast, then more rain on Thursday and cooler temperatures. Yesterday's high was 57 with a 40 degree low overnight.
A 25yearold Harry Lee Scott of Roy Avenue faced a $10 extra fine in Municipal Court after he ripped up a stop sign citation and scattered the pieces. Judge Byron Haworth ordered payment of court costs and the $10 fine. Other cases include Wade A. Johnson 32 Proctor Street fined $210 and court costs for driving during revocation and speeding, Garland Welborn 29 Thomasville fined $50 plus costs after reckless driving downgrade, David Roscoe Younger 43 Best Street six months sentence and $150 fine plus costs for drunk driving, Donald P. Aller Edgdals Drive involved in a bad check charge, and William Johnson 39 Sherrod Street tagged with $2.25 fine and costs in a reckless driving case.
An order dismisses a government suit against R. D. Fowler Motor Lines Inc. of High Point. A compromise settlement of 151.37 ends a claim of 251.37 for freight charges. The company must also pay 41.10 in additional costs.
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