Street renaming plan OKd by High Point City Council
City Council backed a proposal to create a special street renaming committee including the police chief postmaster traffic engineer and planning commission members to resolve misnamed streets. The plan requires resident notice a public hearing and potential name changes to improve emergency response and deliveries. Griffin urged expanding city control to guide regional development and consider a regional planning commission with nearby cities.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Nlen Ane Neacantad
Seu Pee Wep
Proocintu Vy Pyy
Griffin
Planning Commission
High Point Authority
General Assembly
Civil Action Against Mill Disposed of
A $3,000 compromise settlement was accepted in Middle District Court by Somerset Knitting Co. of Pressville Quebec resolving breach of contract and patent infringement suits against Archdale Machinery and Hosiery Co. of High Point and its president Guy E. Brewer. The cases involved textile machinery and selling competitive machines while under contract to sell only machines handled by Somerset. Judge Johnson J. Hayer ordered Archdale Machinery and Hosiery Co. to comply with Fair Labor Standards Act regulations after a Department of Labor testimony found unpaid overtime and minimum wages in interstate commerce. A separate federal case on surgical stockings infringement was set for today.
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Somerset Knitting Co
Pressville
Quebec
Archdale Machinery and Hosiery Co
High Point
Guy E. Brewer
Brewer
Somerset
Johnson J. Hayer
Fair Labor Standard Act
Department of Labor
Realty Transfers in High Point Township and Jamestown
High Point Township sees A B Goodman and wife transfer to W T Michael and wife a lot on Centennial Avenue. Lloyd K Clodfelter and others transfer to Marion K Matthews Sr and wife a lot on Springfield Avenue. T R Galloway and wife transfer to Joseph Hufford Jr a lot in Oak View Estate Jamestown Township. Virginia D Roberts transfers to George M Hopton on Rockingham Road.
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High Point Township
A. B. Goodman
W T. Michael
Centennial Avenue
Lloyd K. Clodfelter
Marion K. Matthews Sr
Springfield Avenue
T. R. Galloway
Josph Hufford Jr
Oak View Estate
Jamestown Township
Virginia
D. Roberts
George M. Hpot
Rockingham Road
Prayer for Today by Scott Brenner at First United Presbyterian
The prayer asks for divine cleansing and a new spirit, seeking stronger faith and wider vision through Jesus Christ. Scott Brenner of Carnegie Pennsylvania signs the blessing from the First United Presbyterian Church.
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Jesus Christ
Scott Brenner
Carnegie, Pa
First United Presbyterian Church
City Eyes Annexation of 37.84 Acre Tract at Five Points
High Point plans to add over 38 acres to its corporate limits pending city officials review. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider annexation for Delos S. Hedgecock’s 37.84 acres near Five Points, between the city and Dal las Street, Deep River Road and U S 29A-70A, including the Presbyterian Home site.
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High Point
Planning Ad Zoning Commission
Delos S.hedgecock
Five Points
Dallas Street
Deep River Road
Presbyterian Home
Henry Perry
Carolina Avenue
Prominent Quaker to Speak at Springfield Dinner
Dr. Clarence E. Pickett executive secretary emeritus of the American Friends Service Committee will be the featured speaker at a 6 p m dinner at the Springfield Friends Meeting house. His talk titled A Challenge to Live for More Than Bread highlights AFSC’s 22 years as head and its Nobel Peace Prize in 1947. Reservations are required by calling 2-4025.
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Clarence E. Pickett
American Friends Service Committee
Springfield
Dr. Pickett
AFSC
United States
Kansas
Quaker UN Team
Brando's Wife Anna Kashfi Released From Hospital
Anna Kashfi, estranged wife of Marlon Brando, is discharged from Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after a four day stay. The illness prompting hospitalization was not disclosed.
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Hollywood
Marlon Brando
Anna Kashfi
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Clear And Cold Weather Ahead For Weekend
The Friendship Weather Bureau reports a clear and cold outlook. Tonight's low around 25 degrees, down from last night's 31. Today reaches 53, with tomorrow topping about 40 as sunny warmth gives way to cooler conditions.
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Friendship Weather Bureau
Two Watches Stolen. Several Arrests Reported
Police report multiple arrests from thefts and related offenses. John York, 36, of E High St, charged with stealing two $25 watches from his sister, later pawning them. both watches recovered. James Saulter, Edmondson St, accused of theft and pawning a $79 watch belonging to Bertha Knox. bond set for hearings. Vic tor Ross charged with cashing a worthless $15 check. bond set. Clifton York, 20, shown his brother’s license after a wreck. new charges add to prior drunken driving and hit and run. Michael Montgomery cited for a worthless $2 check with Feb 11 court date.
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John York
E. High Street
Doretha Evans
York
James Saulter
Edmondson Street
Bertha Knox
Edmundson Street
Sauffer
Victor Ross
Lexington
Ross
Clifton Odell York
Mocksville
Bond
Michael Montgomery
N. ‘Hamilton Street
Fred L. Harris
Doctors To Hold North Carolina Health Conference Here
Doctors from 11 North Carolina counties gather for a district Community Health Conference at the Sheraton with a morning session starting at 10 a.m. and registration at 9:30. Dr. Fred C. Hubbard chairs the event as part of a state agency effort to boost aging and chronic illness programs.
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North Carolina
Ymca Health and Safety Fair
Fred C. Hubbard
North Wilkesboro
N.C Medical Society
Sheraton
Winston-Salem
Guilford County
John C. Cassel
Chapel Hill
Emery T. Kraychik
Burlington
Medical Society
Kraychik
State Medical Society
M. D. Bonner
Greensboro
the &H District Medical Society
High Point considered one way streets for downtown traffic
City traffic engineer E. L. Walker Jr. proposed converting Hamilton and Wrenn to one way and adding nearby one way sections to relieve congestion. Merchants voiced little resistance while more consultations follow before a firm council recommendation. Parking analysis shows 3897 spaces with a 145 percent recent increase and maps indicate commercial lot shortages.
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Hamilton
Wrenn
Howell
Mallory
Richardson
Sheraton Place
Washington
High Street
Mal
High Point
E. L. Walker Jr
Walker
Mallory Streets
Main Street
Willowbrook Street
Main
Bealso
Richardson Street
College Street
Willowbrook
Sunset Avenue
Lindsay
Ray Street
Congressed
Two North Carolina Banks Win Branch Approvals
The State Banking Commission in Raleigh approved two High Point area branches for the Scottish Bank of Lumberton and Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. A Clinton and Archdale branch for Scottish Bank of Lumberton and a Wachovia branch on N Main at State Street were cleared. The commission also approved Bank of Granite to open a branch in Lenoir, against Northwestern Bank of North Wilkesboro.
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High Point
State Banking Commission
Raleigh
Don Elias
Asheville
Clinton and Archdale
Scottish Bank of Lumberton
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
N. Main
State Street
Bank of Granite
Northwestern Bank of
North Wilkesboro
Lenoir
Thieves Strike Oil Firm And Loan Office Safe
Police report two robberies early this morning at Sheroff Oil Co on Southern Avenue and Southland Loan Co on West Washington Street. Thieves punched the Sheroff Oil safe dial and broke two tear gas vials. about 200 to 250 dollars missing overall. Entry at both sites involved window openings and door panels pried with a hammer and chisel. Detectives say the thefts appear unconnected with separate break‑in. no arrests or recoveries reported.
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Sheroff Oil Company
Southern Avenue
South and Factors Corp
W. Washlington Street
Sheroff Oil Co
Southland Loan Company
Suits Denied as Negligence Found in Traffic Case
A two day jury trial resulted in negligence found against Clifton B. Nifong and contributory negligence by Jerry Lee Mabe and Joe M. Smith, with all damage claims denied. Mabe and Smith faced combined suits totaling $9,250. Puritan Dress Sales won $695.30 in small claims against Azalee Smith and Dar Lee Inc. Other small claims and contract actions were settled or dismissed, with court costs assigned where noted.
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Clifton B. Nifong
Jerry Lee Mabe
Joe M. Smith
Nifong
Mabe
Smith
Puritan Dress Sales, Inc
Azalee Smith and Dar-Lee Inc
Byron Haworth
Zoning Hearing Slated Tonight
THOMASVILLE A zoning hearing is scheduled tonight at 7:30 in City Hall to discuss proposed new zoning laws. The ordinance aims to guide future city growth and would be administered by an officer appointed by the City Council.
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Thomasville
Fog and Rain Blamed For Broken Leg
Thick fog and rain were blamed for a 6:25 p m accident at Wallcliff Park west entrance in Thomasville. Charlie Walls 60 of Lake Street was knocked down by a car driven by Richard Rocket 19 of Warner Street. Walls suffered a broken left leg and a head bump but was reported to be progressing well at City Memorial Hospital.
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Thomasville
Charlie Walls
Walls
Lake Street
Wallcliff Park
Wallcliff
City Memorial Hospital
Richard Rocket
Warner Street
Rocket
New Church Club To Hold Barbecue
The Spring Hill Methodist Men's Club will serve a barbecue supper Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church hut on W. Lexington Avenue Extension. Tickets are not for sale.
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Spring Hill
Lexington Avenue Extension
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Wingate Johnson
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A. M. Thayer
Paul H. Gibson
Oakwood Court
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