Professional Club Reaffirms Support Of Urban Renewal
The Professional Men's Club of High Point reaffirmed its approval of the East Central Urban Renewal Project amid city opposition. Since May 1962 the club has backed housing and redevelopment plans, while city leaders debate bond funding and downtown implications. Local clergy, business groups, and Realtors echoed support or urged clarity on financing, stressing urban renewal progress without a required bond issue.
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High Point
East Central
Nero
O. E. Tillman
J. J. Wilson
L. B. Haizlip
Floyd Mehan
Mehan
Ters
Chamber
Jaycees Organize 22 Feeding Stations for KO Polio Campaign
The High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce plans 22 feeding stations for the KO Polio drive on March 1 and April 26. Jaycee and Jaycette volunteers will work with Parent-Teacher Associations to set up stations in schools and community buildings. Chairs are George McLarty and Linda Foster. Stations and supervisors span Guilford areas including Stokesdale, Oak Ridge, and Florence among many listed sites.
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High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
One Jaycette
High Point Jaycees
Guilford
George McLarty
Linda Foster
Stokesdale
Oak Ridge
al Alexander
Colfax
Bill Booker
Sandy Ride
Frank Collins
Oak View
Bryan Godfrey
Johnson Street
Dean Dull
Northwood
Ed Turner
Central High
Bob Davis Jr
Montheu
Bill Kester
College Village
Joe Gravely
Millis Road
Edwin White
Oak Hill
Bob Boyles
Allen Jay
Stroupe Lackey
Cloverdale
Jim Marsh
YMCA
Dick Culler
Clara Cox Apts
John Campbell
Florence
Ray Hayworth
Union Hill
Henry York
Chavis Ymca
Sam Gibson
Daniel Brooks
Carlie Smith
Brentwood
Randy Shelton
National Guard Armory
Charles Surrell
Oil Stove Fire Ruins Green Drive Apartment
A late night blaze at 807 E Green Drive caused smoke and minor damage when an oil cooking stove ignited in a kitchen while the occupant was away. Carroll Wishon, 19, reported seeing a light then returning to find smoke and fire centered around the stove area. Owner of the building is Jake Harris.
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E. Green Drive
Carroll Wishon
Jake Harris
Accident Box Score This Week
A compact report lists recent accident figures and brief outcomes from local incidents this week, noting vehicle collisions, injuries, and responding agencies. Names, dates, and places are provided where legible, with emphasis on the most serious events and any resulting community impact.
Bloodmobile Visit By Red Cross Slated For Feb 24 25
The Industrial Management Club sponsors the Feb 24 25 visit of the Red Cross bloodmobile at the Adams Memorial YWCA seeking 400 pints. IMC chair Charles McConkey coordinates Red Cross volunteers and IMC members to recruit donors aged 18 to 59, meeting weight and health criteria. Co chairs McDermott and Pete Schultheiss note donors must report prior hospitalizations elsewhere, and that blood is provided free with replacements encouraged to support hospital needs.
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Industrial Management Club
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Adams Memorial Ywca
Charles McConkey
IMC
Red Cross
Dim. McDermott
Pete Schultheiss
Cochairmen
Charlotte
The
Assn
Red Cross Blood Center
William C. Sheloff
Columnist Jim Bishop to Address Executives Club Dinner
Syndicated columnist Jim Bishop will speak on Christ and Jerusalem at the Executives Club Dinner on March 3 at 7 pm. Wesley Memorial Methodist Church hosts the event with reservations through February 28 for members and after for nonmembers if space allows.
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Mus
People
Jim Bishop
Christ and
Jerusalem
Executives Club
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Bishop
Lincoln
Christ
Henry
Damon Runyan
Hungary
K O Polio Clinic Sites In City County Named
North Carolina medical societies announce the K O Polio day with about 260 immunization clinics across 10 counties including Greensboro Winston Salem High Point and Burlington Graham Mebane. Balloons 74 foot around markers and 2250 directional arrows guide residents to clinics while lists of locations are distributed through schools churches and stores. A 50 cent voluntary donation to defray costs is suggested but not required.
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Pied- Thont
North Corona
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
High Point
Burlington - Graham - Mebane
Oakview
Northwood
Johnson Street
Central High
Montleu
Fairview
Oak Hill
Cloverdale
Brentwoood
the Armory
Daniel Brooks
Clara Cox
Carl Chavis Ymca
Health Club Ymca
College Village
Guilford County
Colfax
Oak Ridge
Sandy Ridge
Millis Road
Florence
Union Hill
Allen Jay
Pleasant Garden
Guilford High School
Weather Outlook Fair to Partly Cloudy and Cold
The weather today will be fair to partly cloudy and cold. High around 34 degrees after a low of 20 last night. Monday expected to be cloudy, windy, and cold with similar temperatures. Yesterday's high was 37 degrees, and tonight's low around 23.
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Friendship Airport
Prepare for U.S. Civil Service Jobs In Your Area
Ages 18 to 52 can begin now for civil service openings in the next 12 months. Jobs pay up to 446 dollars monthly, offer security and advancement, with many requiring little or no specialized education or experience. Pass a test for eligibility. competition is keen. Lincoln Service offers test prep, not government, with free information by mailing the coupon today.
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U.S. Civil Service
Fourth District GOP Officials Elected In North Carolina
AP reports Raleigh’s Wil Spurlin was named chairman of the Fourth North Carolina Congressional District Republican Party Executive Committee at a convention. Other officers include Mrs. Needham Carter of Rocky Mount as vice chair, A. I. Feree of Asheboro as secretary, and Wayne Wicker of Lexington as treasurer. Delegates to the national convention are John Redding of Asheboro and James D. Cressmore of Raleigh with James Spence of Siler City and Joe Berrier of Thomasville as alternates. Presidential nominating choice not expressed. Mrs. Grover C. Bolin of Smithfield named presidential elector. Twelve named to the state executive committee: O. E. Batten, John Painter, James C. Cressmore, William Tate, Pete Moore of Wake County. A. I. Feree, Clark G. Langley, Julian Brady of Randolph. Joe Berrier, Calvin Orrell, William Ward of Davidson. L. E. Murray of Chatham.
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Wil Spurlin
Raleigh
Eae Rt
N. C
Republican Party
Needham Carter
Rocky Mount
A. I. Feree
Asheboro
Wayne Wicker
Lexington
John Redding
James D. Cressmore
James Spence
Siler City
Joe Berrier
Thomasville
Grover C. Bolin
Smithfield
O. E. Batten
Johnson County
John Painter
James C. Cressmore
William Tate
Pete Moore
Wake County
Clark G. Langley
Julian Brady
Randolph County
Calvin Orrell
Willam Ward
Davidson County
L. E. Murray
Chatham County
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High Point Board of Realtors
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Jaycees
Vanessa Marie McCormick
Benny Braica
Heart Fund
Vanessa
Vance McCormick
P. W. Pitts
College Village Merchants Assn
Art Richardtson
Petuea Beeyen
Joey Davis
Henry Ledbetter
Parks and Recreation Department
Blair Park Club House
Joey
Dick Swatm
Bloodmobile
K-O
Medical
Lincoln Service
Dept
Pekin, Wlineis
U.S
Council On Physical Fitness
Washington
Advertising Council
Newspaper Advertising Executives Association
GOP
Ane
Sevier
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