Postmaster Position At Trinity Open
The U S Civil Service Commission invites applications for the Trinity postmaster position with a $4190 yearly salary. Applicants must pass a written test and meet residency and age requirements with 21 as the minimum age and no maximum age. Complete examination details and filing forms are available at the Trinity post office or by mailing to Washington DC by the Jan 24 deadline.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Trinity
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Installation On Exchange Officers Set
The North Carolina State Exchange Club president will install High Point Exchange Club officers at Rainbow Supper Club tonight at 7. Harold C. Davis is president with M. D. Keith as vice president, Billy L. Cheves secretary, James C. Roberts treasurer, and Glenn T. Smith, John E. Harrington and C. L. Russell on the board. The 1956 officers were elected in December. A joint meeting with the Experience Club and Exchangettes will also install the ladies auxiliary officers.
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North Carolina State Exchange Club
High Point Exchange Club
Norman E. Dodson
Hickory
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Rainbow Supper Club
Harold C. Davis
M. D. Keith
Billy L. Cheves
James C. Roberts
Glenn
Thieves Drain Gas From Tractor at Johnson Street School
City detectives report $100 damage to a parked tractor at Johnson St School over the weekend. J T Russell Jr of J T Russell and Son Construction Co said someone removed the gas hose and drained fuel. Parts were also taken during the theft.
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Johnson St
J. T. Russell Jr
J. T. Russell and Son Construction Co
Johnson St. School
Crowds Flock County Tax Office For 1956 Listings
Early crowds lined up at the county tax office today to list 1956 taxes amid a new filing procedure. By 8 30 a.m. over 100 taxpayers queued, with a day expected to bring record first day filings. Listings continue through January with Saturday mornings open.
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Wood
Tax
Dorothy Glaesner
County Election Board
A. L. Meyland Jr
Greensboro
New Year Quiet in Thomasville Streets
Thomasville observes a slow New Year weekend with downtown businesses mostly closed. Police report minor activity including a pistol discharge incident at 311 Church St and a domestic assault case, while sheriffs deputies raid P and L Cafe seizing whisky and detaining three men.
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Thomasville
Recorder's Court
Henry Gill
Church St
Gill
Lane Holland
Recorder’s Court
High Point
Cox
Spoor
Howard Woodle
W. Main St
Jamestown Band Leads Orange Bowl Parade Cheers
Jamestown High School Band earned loud applause along Miami Flagler Street as part of the 22nd annual Orange Bowl parade. About 50 groups joined in the two hour event with Guilford County’s first representation. Jamestown’s blue coats drew significant cheers.
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Jamestown
Miami
Florida
Maryland
Oklahoma
Flagler St
Tar Ls
Guilford County
Auto Tag Sale Starts Tuesday In Thomasville
In Thomasville the 1956 state and city automobile tags go on sale at Thomasville Motors on E Main St from 9 to 4 daily and 9 to 12 on Saturday. Deadline is midnight February 15. One six by twelve inch plate will be issued, black numerals on an orange background, with blue renewal cards required.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Motors
E. Main St
Department of Vehicles
Raleigh
Safe washing with rubber liner shields china and glass
A rubber liner protects delicate china and glassware by padding the sink on both sides and bottom while washing. The liner reduces impact and helps prevent chipping during cleaning.
City Council to Tackle First 1956 Agenda Contracts
The city council meets tomorrow as its first 1956 session, focusing on awarding Dec. 28 bids totaling about 18 thousand dollars for street improvements. Other actions include buying 22 mercury vapor street lights and a drilling machine, plus a beverage license for Bill's Grill.
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E. Washington St
S. Main St
Public Utilities Department
Council
Guy S. White
Bill's Grill
County Health Department
Suit Alleging Breach Of Contract In Guilford Court
High Point resident Stanely Weiss sues Lew Katzman and Sol Gilman doing business as Durable Fabrics Co in Guilford County Superior Court. Weiss says a June 1954 contract guaranteed $500 monthly for six months and 5 percent commissions, but he was paid only $1,000 and told of another salesman in March. He seeks the remaining salary of $2,000 and $1,800 in commissions.
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High Point
Guilford County Superior Court
Stanely Weiss
Lew Katzman
Sol Gilman
Durable Fabrics Co
Weiss
4-H Membership Drive Plans Expanded Program
4 H club leaders aim to boost memberships and broaden the program this year, per Guilford County Agent John Carroll. The County Council meets at 10 a.m. January 28 at the Guilford County Agricultural Building to finalize plans for the 1956 program. Club meetings are listed: January 18 Allen Jay 10 40 a.m. January 19 Jamestown Junior 9 a.m. January 19 Jamestown Senior 10 30 a.m.
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Guilford County
John Carroll
4H Club County Council
Guilford County Agricultural Building
Sycamore St
Greensboro
Amon
Allen Jay
Jamestown
Cops Fault Prisoner Cash Loss at City Jail
Police Chief C C Stoker blamed mishandling by duty officers for the Christmas day loss of $40 belonging to inmate Earl Hensley. He said a desk officer failed to note the money on the envelope and outlined the investigation and revised procedures to prevent future omissions.
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C. C. Stoker
Earl Hensley
Stoker
C. T. Madden
Hensley
Madden
H. F. Richardson
First Baby Of 1956 Born In High Point
A son born at 2:07 a.m. weighing four pounds 13 ounces arrived two hours into 1956 to Mr and Mrs C P Bulla of 805 Willowbrook St The Bullas third child and both mother and baby are reported well The father is employed by Carsons Inc.
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High Point
C. P. Bulla
Willowbrook St
Bullas
Bulla
Carsons Inc
Cops Probe Mystery Mishap Involving 82 Year Old
An 82 year old man, Charlie Leonard of 308 Old Winston Rd, was found with a broken leg and head injuries on N Main Street near a service station. Police say he may have been struck by a car and cannot recall the incident. A bystander saw him fall but did not witness a vehicle impact. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
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Charlie Leonard
Winston Rd
N. Main St
Leonard
Acci
Integration Order Upheld By Court
President O C Carmichael of the University of Alabama said the U S Court of Appeals has upheld a Birmingham federal judge order admitting Negroes to the university. He reserved comment noting the ruling is not fully clear and awaiting a written copy. The Birmingham Post Herald reported the appellate court unanimously upheld Judge Hobart Grooms decision.
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Tuscaloosa, Ala
O. C. Carmichael
University of Alabama
U.S. Court of Appeals
Birmingham
Carmichael
Birmingham Post Herald
Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Hobart Grooms
Traffic Slate Clean Here After Holidays
High Point area logs nine Sunday wrecks with no county fatalities or reported injuries. A City patrol car driven by W A Riggsbee collided with a private car at W Lexington Ave and Rotary Dr at 2 a m while responding to a crash. Riggsbee’s car suffered 250 in damage. Ruth Ernestine Rice 207 Charles St received 50 in damage. A DUI charge is filed against 25 year old Joseph Donald Cecil of Route 1 High Point. Other crashes include a 1100 block N Main St rear end collision. five additional wrecks. a tire blowout on Highway 29 A near the city. Unhurt driver Van Curver Jones 50 of Route 1 Jamestown.
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High Point
W. A. Riggsbee
Lexington Ave
Rotary
Riggsbee
Ruth Ernestine Rice
Charles St
W. Lexington Ave
Highway 10A
Joseph Donald Cecil
Route 1
Welton Lavard Pittman
Route 2
Thomasville
Cecil
Pittman
N. Main
van Curver Jones
Jamestown
Camera In Rocket Nose Photographs Sun Spectrum
Scientists at the University of Colorado photographed the sun’s spectrum for a second time in three years using a camera in a rocket nose. The 28 second ultraviolet exposure occurred December 13 1955 from Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico for the Air Force Research Center at Cambridge Massachusetts.
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Boulder
Cole
University of Colorado
Air Force Research Center
Cambridge
Mass
Holloman Air Force Base
New Mexico
Franco Sees Monarchy as Spain’s Political Future
General Franco declared in a year end radio address that Spain’s future lies in a monarchy based on his principles after 18 years as chief of state. He urged unity and warned of external dangers while noting Don Juan de Bourbon’s exile and the likelihood of Prince Juan Carlos succeeding him. The Foreign Ministry announced an Ya interview with Foreign Minister Martinez to be published tomorrow.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Franco
Juan de Bourbon
Alfonso XIII
Portual
Don Juan
Juan Carlos
Foreign Ministry
Alberto Martinartajo
Portugal
United States
Seminary Head Will Retire Soon
Raleigh native Dr. Ben R. Lacy will end a 30 year term as president of the Union Theological Seminary at Richmond on January 16. He has accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church in Hampden Sydney Virginia to serve as pastor in a small college town.
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Raleigh
Tar Heel
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Ben R. Lacy
Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Hampden Sydney
Warm Weather Continues With Mild Skies
The Weather bureau reports continued warm and sunny conditions today with a high near 55 degrees. Tonight will be fair and not as cold with a low around 34, and tomorrow is forecast to reach about 58 degrees before turning partly cloudy. Last night’s low was 23.
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Weather Bureau
Weed Farmers Set Meetings On Acreage
Guilford tobacco farmers are invited to a series of 7 30 p.m. meetings this month hosted by Assistant County Agricultural Agent W S Strickland. Topics include 1956 acreage and new tobacco varieties at sites from Monticello to McLeansville.
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Guilford
W. S. Strickland
Monticello
Alamance
Summerfield
Freidens Church
Colfax School
Guilford Courthouse
Stokesdale
High Point County
Sumner
Nathanael Greene
Busick
McLeansville
Thomasville Americans program to start six week discussion group
The first year Americans program group in Thomasville begins January 9 meeting Mondays for six weeks. Registration through this week has 14 participants. contact librarian Miss Mary Lee Crouse at City Hall. Leader is Charles F. Lambeth Jr. and the book is This American People by Gerald Johnson.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Sic Arety
Mary Lee Crouse
4 Crouse
Cityall
Charles F. Lambeth Jr
Russell W. Davenport
Sands Hotel Flows Silver Dollars To Welcome New Year
LAS VEGAS NEVADA crowds flood the Sands Hotel as about 18 000 visitors receive free silver dollars and a satin bag. Extra police and quarters are stationed for the show room crowd, with many guests noting the novelty of the gift and the festive mood.
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Las Vegas
Nev
The
Sands
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High Point Enterprise
City Hall
Sarah Cook
Mabel Brooks
Mary Dailey
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