Chronically Ill Care Program Under Way Aims for Beds
Greensboro and High Point community councils push Cassel Report into action. County plans convert Carolina Convalescent Hospital Greensboro into a 150 bed chronically ill facility with a qualified physiatrist to oversee the program. A federal grant of 12000 funds the coordinator role as boards assign committees and staff to implement the plan.
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Exhaus- Cassel
County Health Board
Greensboro
High Point
E. H. Ellinwood
Cassel
Carolina Convalescent Hospital
Ellinwood
Atha Howell
Greensboro Nursing Council
State Board of Health
Butner Hospital
Three Council Members Won’t Run In High Point Election
Four ward seats open as Wall Haworth and Mrs Kirkman announce non candidacy. Siderton may seek another term, while Ward Two holdings face vacancy. Mayor Washburn undecided about a second term as council veterans depart.
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High Point
Wall
Haworth
Insurance Firm Opens in Thomasville at Midland Corner
A new real estate and insurance business named Broker's Inc. opened yesterday at the corner of Midland Avenue and National Highway in Thomasville. Colen Bowers serves as president, Herb Stone as secretary treasurer, and Johnny Warner works in the office. The firm will focus on real estate and act as agents for Nationwide Insurance Co.
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Thomasville
Midland Avenue
National Highway
Herb Stone
Stone
Broker's, Inc
Nationwide Insurance Co
Colen Bowers
Johnny Warner
Firefighter Dies in Route Crash Near Sheffield Lake
Volunteer fireman Charles Miller was en route to a fire when his car crossed a ditch and struck a tree. He exited the vehicle, flagged down a passing motorist, and continued toward the scene as responders arrived.
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Sheffield Lake, Ohio
Charles Miller
Miller
Boy Confesses to School Fire After Parents Report
A 10 year old boy confessed to starting the 1957 Johnson Street School blaze, citing conscience. Police credit his parents for reporting. the child, then in second grade, had attempted arson twice before and later faced juvenile court. Damages reached 52 000 to the building and 15 000 to contents. no parental financial liability is expected under North Carolina law.
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Dick Rigby
Johnson Street
Dean B. Pruette
Pruette
Johnson Street School
Gaither Frye
Gordon B. Gentry
Davis Milling Co
North Carolina
Man Charged With Assault After Shotgun Threat
Willie N. Haywood, 22, was released on $300 bond after a Brown Street woman accused him of threatening her with a shotgun. He faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge and is to be tried February 23. Coens eve Moses was the com-
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Thomasville
Willie N. Haywood
Brown Street
Salem Street
Coens
Eve Moses
Vote Plan Overhaul Supported by High Point Officials
Councilwoman Katherine Kirkman and Councilman John Haworth endorsed examining a new representation plan for High Point’s governing body. They cite ward population shifts north of the railroad as causing imbalance under the current citywide election system. A study of population data is proposed before any General Assembly action.
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High Point
Katherine Kirkman
John Haworth
Thne
Council
Representa
Haworth
Kirkman
General Assembly
Valentine Banquet Slated at Green Street Church
The Rev. Woodrow W. Hill of Florida Street Baptist Church Greensboro will speak at the annual Valentine banquet tomorrow at 6 30 p m at Green Street Baptist Church. Hosted by the Training Union department for youths and leaders, the theme is Thoughts of You. Jerry Adams hosts and Jerry Kay leads singing. Entertainment includes The Meeting of the Order of the Mournful Old Maids skit and a local McGuire sisters Sugartime interpretation.
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Woodrow W. Hill
Florida Street Baptist Church
Greensboro
Green Street Baptist Church
Training Union Department
Hill
James W. Moffitt
Training Union
Carson Newman
Southern Seminary
Jerry Adams
Jerry Kay
Order of the
Ash Wednesday Speaker Named at St. J. Episcopal Church
Fred Metcalfe a former High Pointer will speak at Ash Wednesday services at St. J. Episcopal Church tonight. The service opens a series of Wednesday night Laymen Witness programs through Lent. Metcalfe previously worked with Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co and now lives in Ridgewood New Jersey. The rector Rev. W P Price says all Lenten services are open to the public.
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Fred Metcalfe
St. , . J. Episcopal Church
Metcalfe
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturiing Co
Eastern Seaboard
Ridgewood
N. J
W. P. Price
Break In At West End Fuel Charge Against Man
Officers jailed Harry Isaac, 35, of Coolidge Street, for a Saturday break in at West End Fuel Co English Street. Stolen goods valued at 31 dollars included cigarettes soft drinks and eggs entered through a broken window. Isaac held on 2000 bond with Municipal Court hearing planned. Police said earlier thefts at the fuel firm may prompt additional charges.
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Harry Isaac
Coolidge Street
West End Fuel Co
English Street
Isaac
Carlyle B. Lewis
Woodrow Avenue
Rebecca Collins
Rockspring Road
Carolyn Lawing
Arch Street
Ohio University grows from 4 to about 7000 students
Growing institution in Athens Ohio recalls the first class of June 1 1809 when Ohio University opened with three male students and one instructor. Today the university enrolls about 7000 students continuing to expand.
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Athens, Ohio
Ohio University
Prayer for TRYDAY A holy island of apartness to dwell on
Dear Father, make this season of apartness a holy island to dwell on. Open our eyes to see ourselves as thou seest us and to face our weaknesses one by one in thy presence. Give us strength to set and keep the to the task we set and guide us through the cleansing process to newness of life and purpose. May our acts of penance light the darkness and lead us ever closer to thee, in Jesus' name. Amen. James W. Kennedy rector Church of the Ascension New York City.
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Jesus
James W. Kennedy
Church of the Ascension
Layman's Visitation Revival at N Main Street Baptist
The N Main Street Baptist Church led by Rev Neil J Armstrong hosts a Layman's Visitation Revival with Baptist laymen from North Carolina visiting this week. Businessmen from Hendersonville Fuquay Springs Statesville Charlotte Asheboro Greensboro Kannapolis Swepsonville and High Point join under leaders Gary Hearthcock and Victor Jones. Evening services run Wednesday through Sunday at 7 30 p m and daily morning sessions 8 45 to 9 15 a m including Sunday 11 00 a m.
Lexington City Official Quitting
Veteran City Attorney P. V. Critcher will not seek reappointment after his current term. He praised city departments for cooperation while Mayor E. J. Catell announced three right of way purchases to widen E Center Street and ongoing negotiations with two others.
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Lexington
P. V. Critcher
Critcher
E. J. Catell
E. Center Street
No Rain Clears Weekend Forecast In Carolinas
Forecasters at Friendship report tonight and Thursday look fair and cooler with no rain in sight for the immediate future. A light shower potential remains only in the five day Carolinas outlook, with a quarter inch or less possible Saturday or Sunday. Temperatures through Monday average 4 to 7 degrees above normal.
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Piedmont
Friendship
Carolinas
Cemetery Association Convention Scheduled at Sedgefield Inn
North Carolina Cemetery Association gathers for its annual convention at the Sedgefield Inn. President Tom Elder of Guilford Memorial Park opens the meeting with 175 delegates expected. Floral Garden Park Cemetery president Taylor Simpson chairs the program with a convention banquet planned Friday evening.
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Sedgefield Inn
Northere Cemetery Assn
Thurs
Divenars Caeering
Tom Elder
Guilford Memorial Park
Taylor Simpson
Floral Garden Park ‘Cemetery
Stamp Club Meets at YMCA For Monthly Session
The Piedmont Stamp Club held its monthly meeting at the YMCA with president Glenn Perdue presiding A short business session discussed a future stamp exhibit and welcomed new members O chairman Smith L C Bridges and O L Barton Delk Smith led a program on stamp perforation values and identification The meeting ended with a stamp auction.
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Piedmont Stamp Club
YMCA
Glenn Perdue
Smith
L. C. Bridges
O. L. Barton
Delk Smith
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