Sen. O Arthur Kirkman A High Point Leader Revealed
The High Pointer of the Week profiles Sen. O Arthur Kirkman tracing his lineage to High Point founders, noting his education at the University of Virginia and Oxford, legal and railroad leadership, and wide civic service. It highlights his public speaking, family life at 501 W High St, and diverse roles from mayoral candidate to state senator. He balances a demanding politics schedule with mountain retreats and reading.
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Arthur Kirkman
Lula Blanche Hammer
Guilford County
High Point
Oscar Arthur Kirkman Sr
Pomona
West High
West Broad Streets
W. High St
Mr. Kirkman
Arthur
Sen. Kirkman
W. High Street
Weaver Marr
University of Virginia
Omicron Delta Kappa
Delta Sigma R
University of Virginia Annual
YMCA
Candler College
Havana
Cuba
High Point Enterprise
Oxford University
England
St. Catherine's Boat Club
America
North Carolina
Lovelace- Kirkman
O. A. Kirkman Sr
H. P. T. and D. Railroad Co
American Short Line Railroad Association
Washington, D. C
Katharine Morgan
Salisbury
North Carolina Synod of Lutheran Churches
Katharine
Larkin
Morehead
University of North Carolina
University of Gottingen
Germany
Caroline
Duke University
Bill McGuinn
John
Susan
The
Elks Club
Woodmen of the World
Royal Arcanum
American Legion
Newcomen Club of England
Royal Aero Club of London
A. B. Club
Emerywood Country Club
Kirkman
American Cancer Society
High Point Memorial Hospital
Winston-Salem Teachers College
American University
Transportation Institute
Office of Emergency Management
Puerto Rico
State Senate
U. S. Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Senator Magnuson
General Assembly
Commerce
Senator Kirkman
Sen
O. Arthur Kirkman
Yancey County
Silver
Farmers Incorporate Urges Illinois Farms Profitably
In Urbana Illinois University of Illinois agricultural law professor N G P Krausz says many farmers are incorporating to solve problems. Corporations offer limited liability, aid in inheritance and capital needs for mechanization, transferable stock, and require good records to promote efficiency.
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Urbana, Ill
N. G. P. Krausz
University of Illinois Agricultural Law
Farm Corporation
Slums face bulldozers in High Point progress
High Point's slums now labeled substandard dwellings show slow but steady movement by the Building Inspector's Office. Last year 72 demolition permits issued, 63 this year, 250 destroyed in three years, with 173 repair permits to improve units lacking sanitation and safe construction standards.
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Harry Kotsionis
Enterprise
High Point
Answer Shop aids alcoholics on Greensboros Road
High Point leaders open The Answer Shop at 716 English St three months ago, selling donated clothing and home goods to fund a nearby recovery home for 16 men. Ex alcoholics Blake Silver and Blair Reed oversee repairs and resale while urging employers to hire recovered individuals.
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English St
High Point House of Prayer For
Answer Shop
Blake Silver
Blair Reed
Silver
Blair
Ganization
Greensboro Rd
House of Prayer
God
Jesus Christ
High Point
Friendship House
Winston-Salem
Denton High Sweetheart Dance Planned by Beta Club
Denton High announces a Sweetheart Dance sponsored by Beta Club from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tonight committees are functioning well and students anticipate a tremendous event with juniors planning a Junior-Senior Banquet theme.
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Denton High
Pride and Prejudice play selections and cast debates
Seniors remain enthusiastic about the chosen play Pride and Prejudice though cast decisions are not yet made. Miss Philips will lead debates on who becomes actors and actresses for the production. Basketball season nears end, with pride in girls and boys teams as conference leaders and CCC tournament approaching.
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Miss Philips
Denton Red Raiders Sweep Fair Grove Tigers in Tuesday Games
Tuesday night the Denton Red Raiders defeated the Fair Grove Tigers in both games. The report highlights strong performances from Denton’s roster and notes rising player Carol Robbins as an up-and-coming talent.
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Denton Red Raiders
Fair Grove Tigers
Carol Robbins
Dottie Miller Named Ragsdale Basketball Queen Candidate
Dottie Miller was chosen as Ragsdale's basketball queen and will enter the queen contest for the upcoming basketball tournament next week. Contestants will come from Central Carolina Basketball Conference schools. Ed Washington, a Jamestown lawyer, spoke at the chapel on February 10 about crime prevention. An automotive accessory company plans a February 22 chapel program on highway safety featuring a driver from the Indianapolis 500.
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Dottie Miller
Ragsdale
Dottie
Central Carolina
Ed Washington
Jamestown
Washington
Mrs Marlowes homeroom selects Student Council reps
Norman Lyles and Mary Ann Horney chosen as representatives for the class student council in homeroom activities.
Senior High High Points and Awards Highlight Local Students
Students enjoy the senior play Tish with praise for director Ruth Goodman. Gary Dennis won a Certificate of Merit in the 1960 Regional Scholastic Art Awards, with exhibits at WMFY TV Greensboro Junior Museum and Mayfair Restaurant. Senior FTA members visited elementary schools to explore teaching careers. Carolyn Watson named among 10 top Betty Crocker Homemaker finalists with potential $1500 or $500 scholarship.
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Tish
Ruth Goodman
Gary Dennis
Wmfytv
Greensboro Junior Museum
Mayfair
Future Teachers of America
FTA
Mary Lynda Eagle
June McCrery
Patricia Bescher
Jerry Beck
Mary Womack
Jo Dunbar
Becky Caddell
Polly Colville
Betty Ring
Elaine Watkins
Harriet Austin
Carolyn Lain
Reta Wiley
Carolyn Watson
Pat Pope
Rita Sanders
Betty Crocker
Carolyn
February selections highlight Myra Bullock and others
Myra Bullock is named Sub-Junior for February while Bill Mickey becomes Junior Rotarian. A band concert directed by David Carter is set for Thursday evening in the Senior High Auditorium. Lyman Dillon and Rosemary Heer are semi finalists in the Angier B Duke Scholarship. Bill Davis is an alternate in the Morehead scholarship competition.
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Myra Bullock
Bill Mickey
Senior High
David Carter
Lyman Dillon
Rosemary Heer
Angier B. Duke
Bill Davis
Morehead
Rev Haggai to Speak at Thomasville Ministerial Banquet
The Rev. Thomas Haggai of Emerywood Baptist Church High Point will headline a luncheon for Thomasville ministers and their wives. The event starts at 12 30 p.m. Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall Memorial Methodist Church.
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Thomas Haggai
Emerywood Baptist Church
High Point
Thomasville Ministerial Association
Memorial Methodist Church
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Vera Idol
High Point College
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Stewards
United
States Army
Atlantic Savings and Loan Association
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Servisign
Southern Furniture Exposition
Edving
Liberty Mutualnsurance Co
Boston
Klein and Saks
Chile
National Production Authority
House of Representatives
General Assembly of
House
Senate
High
Greensboro Road
Reed
Judy Lambeth
Ragsdale High
Jo Ann Workman
Rev. Haggai
Thomasville
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