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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1956
Page
19
A speaker condemns insult toward officers calling them cops and urges the public to use the title officer. The comment highlights a broader concern about respect for law enforcement.
Trinity senior Alben Chafin won the top senate honors at the Carolina District forensic congress in Kinston. He earned a gold medal for outstanding senate speaking and will represent the Carolinas at the National Forensic Congress in Oklahoma City in June.
Jaycees invite talent for the Jaycee Jollies at Adams Dance Studio. Director Charlie Loflin says many spots remain for the four night run starting March 2. Tryouts begin at 7:30 tomorrow. rehearsals start Friday at 7:30.
Guilford County Rep. Clyde A. Shreve says he is a possible candidate for the sixth district U S House seat in the May 26 primary. He has six terms in the State House and remains noncommittal about official candidacy while Burlington's Ralph Scott remains the only announced opponent of incumbent Carl Durham. Oh Point's State Sen. O Arthur Kirkman says he was approached but will not run.
State Highway Patrol reported a 26 year old Archdale man Thomas Warren Hall escaped with a scratched car after his 1941 model vehicle overturned at least three times at the Pomona Road and Highway 68 intersection near Deep River Church. Hall was treated at a local hospital and charged with failing to reduce speed on a curve.
The 29 70 super highway area in the seventh district saw major surfacing and widening of primary and secondary roads during 1955. Opening of the new road in September created a luxury route from near Thomasville to Efland near Durham. Highway 220 421 pavings and several approaches to the superhighway were completed. High Point main access on S Main St saw Highway 311 widened and resurfaced. County roads received resurfacing and widening, with regrading and stabilization on rural routes and state oil crews treating 91.55 miles in the county.
The High Point district scout program outlines the 1956 Camporee at a Wesley Memorial Church roundtable on Monday Feb 13 at seven thirty p m. Cub Boy Scout and Explorer leaders will participate. The next Court of Honor is set for Feb 20 at 8 p m in the Junior High School. The High Point YMCA offers its pool first Friday evenings for scout units 7 to 745 p m. District operating committee assignments include Advancement Arthur P Dickens Camping and Activities J Roy Sullivan Finance Frank H Hunsucker Jr Health and Safety Claude Canady Leadership Training Robert Duggins Organization and Extension Dan Austell and Relations the Rev C Roger. Announced by district chairman Frank Sizemore Jr.
Key High Point furniture manufacturers reported the 62nd Southern Furniture Market closed with results meeting or exceeding expectations. They noted slower pace versus last October but better than earlier in the year, with some firms saying business surpassed forecasts and shipments likely to shorten backlog by spring. Attendance at the show reached a three year high despite weather.
A weather bulletin from Friendship reports a break in heavy rainfall with a light drizzle today and a high in the 40s. Colder temperatures are forecast tonight with lows around the 20s, and a low of 32 degrees was expected last night.
City Council to consider awarding contracts for a second story recreation room at the Wash ington Terrace bath house. Also under study are reorganizing the utilities division with J L Perkins to advisory role and three new posts. A bid to double certain nonpayment fees and taxi cab governor removal rules are on the agenda.
The Olina Motor Club reports several thousand motorists in the area have not yet purchased license tags. Officials warn of long lines if purchases do not speed up before the February 15 deadline for using 1955 tags.
Local Jaycees and Archdale VFW plan a scrap paper drive if the weather allows. If rain holds, the event may be postponed again. otherwise crews will collect in Archdale Trinity Allen Jay Bakertown Springfield and Fairmont Park plus nearby rural areas.
Citywide accident summary reports 0 deaths and 2 injuries this period with property loss totaling 7894.50 dollars year to date. The document records 0 fatalities and 0 injuries in other categories and notes total property loss of 29136.50 dollars.
A North Carolina police officer investigated a widow’s claim that her Atlanta husband died in an Asheboro automobile crash after a telegraphic notice misled the family. Local investigators confirmed the husband’s death and burial occurred the prior Friday with relatives arranging services.
Red Cross High Point chapter announces bloodmobile visit at National Guard Armory this Wednesday 11 to 5 and Thursday 10 to 4. Local leaders urge volunteers, noting 1955 pints 1 706 with 1 646 in High Point and value over 41150 toward campaign goal. Donors advised to eat light and avoid heavy meals before giving.
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