Construction Goes Over Million Mark In Thomaville
Thom asville reports a second straight year with total building permits exceeding one million dollars and a 1957 sum of 1 042 552 after 1956’s 1 115 023. Church constructions dominate the top permits with a history dating to 1947, including major sums for Memorial Methodist Church and First Methodist, plus others for Southside Baptist First Baptist Hoover Chapel and Unity Methodist.
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Thomasville
Memorial Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Materally
Southside
Historic chain theft probes at Peter Pond Cairn jubilee
The historic sites and monuments board investigates the theft of a 100 foot chain that once surrounded the Peter Pond Cairn on the highway for the golden jubilee celebration in Prince Albert.
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Prince Albert, Sask
Historic Sites and Monuments Board
Peter Pond
View From The Big Chair In Thomasville Chronicle
A column trace of Thomasville Scout history from 1922 onward notes Troop No 2 at First Methodist and Troop No 1 at West's group, with leaders Williams and Finch shaping early Uwharrie Council. Also discusses postwar gum chemistry shifts to synthetic plastics and a postman cart idea in Lexington. The piece references 1957 Lexington Davidson County top stories including annexation and local civic events.
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Robert Williams
First Methodist
Williams
H. G. West
Old Chairtown News
West
Uwharrie Council
Oak Ridge
Finch
Community Methodist Church
Main Street Methodist
True
Thomasville
Frank Fleer
Orient
Lexington Dispatch
Davidson County
Raleigh
West Davidson Consolidated School
Dixie Furniture Plant
Lexington
County Home
Superior Court
Matthew Cooper
Thomasville Sees Rapid Growth with Annexation and Industry
The city expands beyond six square miles and nears 16 000 residents as 1957-58 annexation shifts unfold. Water and sewer plans, a new reservoir, natural gas rollout, and industrial expansions shape Thomasville's year with major projects, bank growth, and new leadership.
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Wint Capel Enterprise
Thomasville
General Assembly
Kermit Cloniger
Tom Johnson
Curry Regan
Curtis Fields
G. E. Whitten
John Brinkley
Organ Recital Set for First Methodist Dedication
Thomasville news notes a 6:30 p.m. Sunday dedication service at First Methodist Church for a custom Allen electronic organ donated by Amos H. Ragan Jr. and Robert Joseph Ragan in honor of Grace Ragan. Music by Richard Van Sciver and Miss Hartsell, with Rev. Orion Hutchinson Jr. presiding.
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Orion N. Hutchinson Jr
New First Methodist Church
E. Sunrise Drive
Grace Ragan
Amos H. Ragan Jr
Robert Joseph Ragan
Thomasville
NEW PASTORS ARRIVE AT AREA CHURCHES IN 1957
Thomasville reports a year of church growth with eight new ministers and major building programs. Hasty Baptist forms Nov 24 on Hasty Road as Pine Woods Methodist completes a 38000 plant in February and Zion Evangelical builds 90000 facility in April.
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Thomasville
Hasty Baptist
Pine Woods
Postal Receipts Show Decline in 1957
Thomasville reports 1957 post office gross receipts at 188000, down slightly from 190000 in 1956. Cancellations rise, with about 8000 more during Christmas than in 1956. Assistant postmaster Wilson Hill cites weight-limit changes pushing hosiery shippers to other methods.
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Thomasville
Wilson Hill
Hill
Ashemore College Opens January Enrollment
Enrollments for January classes at Ashemore Business College in Thomasville are accepted from Monday through January 13. Courses in secretarial stenographic and accounting span nine to twelve months. President Mrs Peggy C Grimes notes accreditation by state education board Veterans Administration and national associations. Instructors include Mrs Marlene Craver and Mrs Shirley Fuller.
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Thomasville
Ashemore Business College
Peggy C. Grimes
Grimes
North Carolina Assn. of Business Schools
Ashemore
State Board of Education
The
Veterans Administration and National Association and
Council of Business Schools
Marlene
M. Craver
Shirley
Fuller
Duel toll rises as Hamilton family slain in three-way conduct
Alexander Hamilton dies after a duel in which his father and his 19-year-old son also perished. The fatalities mark a rare triple loss tied to a single conflict, shocking contemporaries and prompting calls for restraint in gentlemanly combat.
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Alexander Hamilton
Fire Protection Increases In Thomasville
Thomasville begins 1958 with expanded fire protection. The Pilot Fire Department started in March and its truck arrived June 3. Fair Grove formed a department in June with its truck arriving in December. Pilot covers Fair Grove until its truck is in service and helped limit damage at Swicegoods Barbecue. City annexation on Dec 10 expands coverage, first call to annexed area Christmas Day.
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Thomasville
Jaycees
Memorial Park Stadium
Negro Park
Bill Green
Randolph-Salem Street
State Highway Commission
Southern Railway
United Fund
Pilot
Fair Grove
Swicegood
Holly Grove
Speeding cases top December docket in Recorder's Court
In Thomasville, December records show 47 speeding cases in Recorder's Court, the highest count among offenses. Public drunkenness was second with 25, while assault with intent to kill, burglary, driving drunk, hit-and-run, keeping a bawdy house, manslaughter, and prearranged racing also appeared. Total cases 213. 178 defendants found guilty, 10 jailed or sent to roads.
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Thomasville
Recorder’s Court
Bob Smith
Televisions Missing From Hotel Portage Rooms
Officials say 23 newly installed table model TVs are stolen and coin boxes from 22 other sets are missing at the Hotel Portage in Akron.
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Akron
Ohio
Portage
Drip Call Sparks Philly Plumber Ad Witty Sign
A Philadelphia plumber’s truck displays a bold slogan reading If you have a leak we’re the drips to call. The humorous sign aims to attract customers by turning a leak into a punchline.
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Philadelphia
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