Alumni Praise Changes At High Point College Homecoming
Alumni from High Point College applaud building upgrades and higher faculty salaries boosting academic standards. They cite enlarged faculty offering more courses, better image, and stronger leadership producing capable graduates for business and civic roles.
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M. Hormacher
High Point College
Alton H. Broadway
Archdale
Charrott
Joseph H. Coble
Erwin Rd
Durham
HPC Dedicates New Dormitory for Men
High Point College dedicates J. Ed Millis Hall, a new men’s dormitory, during Homecoming weekend. The 3 p.m. ceremony followed an 11 a.m. registration for returning alumni in Roberts Hall, with a Homecoming Banquet listed among the major events.
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HPC
High Point College
J. Ed Millis
Roberts Hall
Homecoming Highlights at High Point College
At 5 30 p m in Harrison Hall and Alumni Gymnasium High Point College faced Catawba College with Kay DeMik crowned Homecoming Queen at halftime A student alumni dance followed in Harrison Hall The dedication of Millis Hall featured Dr Ralph Taylor J Harriss Covington Holt McPherson Dr Wer dell N Patton and Dr William R Locke A portrait of Mr Millis unveiled by his widow The native High Point businessman supported the college He died Oct 13 1961 The dormitory houses 90 men On the Homecoming banquet Dr Patton spoke on why church related colleges matter listing five reasons academic freedom Christian values liberal arts leadership and quality He warned that without quality there is no point in maintaining High Point College
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Harrison Hall
High Point College
Catawba College
Alumni Gymnasium
Kay DeMik
Charlotte
Millis Hall
Ralph Taylor
High Point
Methodist Church
J. Harriss Covington
Holt McPherson
Werdell
N. Patton
William R. Locke
Department of
Millis
Patton
Great Decisions Program At High Point Library
The High Point Public Library kicks off its fifth annual Great Decisions program at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Sponsored with the Foreign Policy Association it offers eight meetings on foreign affairs with no lectures or fees. Topics include World Communism Today France and the West Egypt and the Middle East disarmament Castro s Cuba Indonesia foreign aid ideological warfare. To participate call the library.
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High Point Public Library
Great Decisions
The
Foreign Policy Assn
France
the West
Egypt
Middle East
Castro
Cuba
Indonesia
Public Library
Poe Library
Center Doll Show Nears End in Citywide Series
The final doll displays in a neighborhood centers series run this week at Goldston Center and Washington Terrace Park. Entries allowed Tuesday through Wednesday at Goldston and Washington Terrace Park. Public viewing Feb 13 14 3 to 9 pm and Feb 15 9 am to 9 pm with 16 categories and first second third prizes. winners advance to the city show Feb 20 22 at the Southeastern Furniture Building on Main and Commerce.
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Washington Terrace Park
Goldston Center
S. Bim and
Cassell Streets
Washington Drive
Southeastern Furniture
S. Main and
Commerce Streets
YMCA Drive for Members Sets Four Division Campaign
YMCA launches a membership drive targeting 4000 memberships and over 50000 dollars in funds. Volunteer chairmen include Bill Wright and D Clarke Johnson, with four solicitation divisions led by Kinney saffit Melsky Dreyer Conrad Hawks Cridlebaugh and Raleigh Dingraan. Prizes will reward top point earners as divisions compete, and renewal notices have been sent to current members with report meetings planned on February 17 20 and 27.
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Bill Wright
High Point Bank and Trust Co
D. Clarke Johnson
Amos Hosiery Mill
YMCA
Guy Kinney
Leon Saffit
Industral Division
Richard Melsky
Bill Dreyer
Don
Pilot Projects To Be Selected In North Carolina Fund Plan
WARHAM NC AP Pilot projects for the North Carolina Fund anti poverty campaign will be chosen by April 1. Fund director George Esser said six counties have submitted proposals since the request was issued several weeks ago.
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Warham, N.C
North Carolina Fund
Campaign Against Poverty
George Esser
Esser
Moore Names Corpening and Myatt to Lead Moore Campaign
High Point selects Arthur G. Corpening and Archie Myatt Jr. as co managers for Judge Dan K. Moore in the gubernatorial bid. Hubert Seymour announces the duo, noting their proven ability to coordinate Moore supporters in the area. Corpening, a ex city councilman and hotel businessman, joins from the Democratic ranks. Myatt, long active in party circles since 1952, complements the ticket.
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Arthur G. Corpening
Archie Myatt Jr
Dan K. Moore
High Point
Hubert Seymour
Guilford County
Moore
Dan Moore
Corpening
Myatt
Seymour
Young Democratic Club
State Young Democratic Club
High Point Township
Democratic Party
Sheraton Hotel
New South Motor Inn
Weather Mixed For Weekend
Weather conditions vary with clouds and sun for today. Expect cold with a high near 46 degrees and a low around 27 tonight. Last night’s low was 20 and yesterday’s high 42. Monday should be fair with a slight rise in temperatures and no precipitation expected in the next few days.
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