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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1954
Page
15
A Homewood Avenue housewife notes her children prefer Westerns and circus programs over crime stories. She says kids understand villains are caught and may learn from TV, though she sees no harm in crime entertainment.
An adult audience program is criticized for exposing young viewers to violent content. The writer urges guardians to choose wholesome films and TV to protect children’s understanding and well being.
George Drakos of Forest Avenue urges parents to carefully select books movies and TV for children. He says crime oriented shows and horror can distort youth and believes police factual programs may convey harsher realities rather than glamour, guiding healthy attitudes toward crime.
The passage suggests that children may forget a criminal is caught but often grasp crime consequences. It argues television lessons are more convincing than parental talks since visual depictions show outcomes, especially for teenagers.
A statement from Everett Paschal of 1101 Park St. says his children are not much interested in crime movies or TV. He adds he has no objection to them watching popular crime shows if they wish. He believes the shows do not impress children and hopes they learn a good lesson instead.
A parish minister Charles M. Crowe from Wilmette Parish Methodist Church offers a prayer asking heavenly guidance to focus on life’s main business, live for a higher purpose, be messengers of light and builders of peace, and translate God’s will into daily life.
City reports total snow removal expenses of 4010.70 with 1762.50 covered by the North Carolina Highway and Public Works Commission. City paid 2248.20 after state aid, with 2124.50 in equipment rentals and 1886.20 in extra wages. Mayor George Covington commended Public Works and police for the effort.
Police reported two break in attempts on North Main Street stores. At the Firestone Store, 501 N Main St, a glass was broken and the door handle manipulated but nothing was taken. At Bi cycle Sales and Service, 504 N Main St, a rear door was tried during the night with no losses.
North Carolina memorial hospital moves its nurse training program to a new 308000 dollar nursing school on Boulevard. The three year project, funded by Hill Burton Act dollars and local sources, includes classrooms living quarters and modern equipment. Open house set for weekend with Monday classes to begin.
A 62 year old Fall River Massachusetts man Hadad was jailed in Raleigh on three new forgery indictments dated September 1949. He allegedly forged two checks for 55 dollars and one for 80 dollars using the names M Hamel and Paul Hayes. A hearing is set for tomorrow. Also jailed was AWOL Navy seaman Richard A Milauskas 19 of Vander Pa for theft of six dollars from the YMCA after a night clerk reported a cash drawer break and missing bills. He posted 100 dollars bond and a Monday hearing is scheduled.
A man, his wife, and three children awoke to a fire at their frame house on Lee Street near the city limits. Firefighters said the building suffered extensive damage and all belongings were destroyed after a long blaze. The Red Cross urged clothing and household donations, listing specific sizes and items needed, with pickup and contact details provided.
Omle Hobbs uncovered a garden harbinger behind his home at 415 East Washington Street as he dug a hole to plant. The sight signals the approach of warmer weather.
The Sertoma Club luncheon featured Rev. Jack Barnes of the Moravian Church Greensboro and Rev. J. P. H. McNatt of Brentwood Presbyterian. George Perritt asked for representation at the district and international Sertoma events. Barnes urged self knowledge, self reverence, and consistency in conduct rooted in humility and service.
Nine members of First Baptist Church were named to a pulpit committee to select a new pastor after Rev. A. S. Haleleft for a church in Pulaski Virginia. The committee includes Ralph Miller E C Cridlebaugh W Haywood Dean B Pruette Alien Gates Gene Proffitt Sr Mrs H D Minnis Dr Walter Tice and Miss Elsie McFarland.
Sears Roebuck and Co. releases a spring and summer general catalogue with a three page forestry section. It notes prudent woodland use adds over 5 billion annually to the South's timber income, per H. F. E. Hutto, local store manager.
Horace R. Kornegay announced John Haworth, High Point City Councilman, is chosen to edit the first statewide YDC directory. The publication will list local YDC officers, policies, messages from leaders, and a history of the YDC with a late spring release. Haworth, an attorney and former Guilford elections secretary, has served on council since 1953.
The High Point Ministers Association discussed Bible teaching in public schools as described by the Public Religious Education Council. Non church affiliated children are the primary focus, with teachers chosen on a non-denominational basis. The group also passed a confidence vote for Alamance County residents keeping ABC stores out. Dr. Cecil Robbins spoke on a youth caravan to Europe and helping displaced persons in Austria.
Paul Owen, special representative of Prudential Insurance Company of America, headed Raleigh agency sales for 1953. He ranked eighth in Group Life insurance and 52nd in total sales volume nationwide, with under four years in the field. He completed regular training on estate planning and business taxes and earned C.L.A. designation after year three.
High Point's Golden Age Club plans its first anniversary party at Blair Park Clubhouse at 2 p.m. with 97 members, near the 100 target. The group, for residents 65 and older, started with 26 members, now features a 69 average age and counts three sister clubs.
The High Point Civil Service Commission announced exams for a golf professional post at High Point Municipal Park Golf Course. Applications open February 22 with interviews February 24. No age or residence limits set. duties include teaching, promoting tournaments, selling memberships, operating pro shop, and supervising course and facilities.
The weather bureau reports a shift to cloudy skies and colder temperatures. Scattered light showers are forecast for this evening and tonight with a high near 60 earlier and a low around 40 to 45 degrees expected tomorrow.
A night patrolman spotted a blaze at the Copper Kettle cafe north of High Point on Greensboro Rd. He and nearby resident Mrs. Aline Jacobs extinguished the fire before it spread. An electric motor was reported to have caught fire.
Enlistment of two High Point youths in the Marine Corps was reported today by the local recruiting station. Ron W. Thompson of 2105 E Rus St and Livent L. Lovsiace of 2324 E Green St head to basic training at Parris Island.
High Point College Play Production Class presents a second showing of the one act comedy Quiet Please in Hauser Auditorium. Miss Jane DeSpain directs with free admission at 10 20 Friday morning for students and public. The Ozark cabin scene features Jeff Bill Straughn Judd Arthur Black Catherine Phillips and others with props from Beeson Hardware and Army Surplus Store.
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