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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1963
Page
2
John F. Dempsey, PR director for the Southern Furniture Exhibition Building, outlined the market growth during a pre market High Point Furniture Club gathering at Schrafft's Restaurant on Saturday. The promotional program was discussed.
Dempsey lauds Leo Heer and the South as the market of the pros in Furnitureland U S A. He cites High Point as a national and regional draw with markets in January July and April. The winter market runs January 21 to 25 for Southeastern stores.
Eighteen model railroad engineers competed in Blair Park Clubhouse electric train race sponsored by the city parks and recreation department. Races started at 10 a.m. and ended at 12 15 p.m. Winners include Jackie Johnston and Clyde Johnston in two track. Karen Johnston and John Bullard in Diesel. Keith Boggs and Jerry Long in HO. C B Johnston and J C Borland in Dad's competition. Clyde Johnston, Keith Boggs and Allen Borland in Lionel special.
Last night s sleet and rain should clear today with skies gradually clearing. Forecasters noted a chance of light snow early today but no significant accumulation expected. Lows near 32, high around 42, tonight’s low 32 with partly cloudy skies tomorrow and temperatures near 45.
The Greensboro Area Chapter S A M and Piedmont Executive Alumni Club host the January meeting at Starmount Country Club Greensboro. Dr. Wendell M. Patton moderates a panel including Howard Holderness Thomas I Storrs Henry Lynder to discuss the national and local economy for 1963 with 6:15 p.m. start and a 10 minute speaker slot per member. Ralph Gurley leads the business portion and presides.
A two vehicle collision at Forrest and Lexington Avenues left both drivers uninjured. Hugh J. Calclasure Jr. and Harper Idol reported minor damage with $75 estimated to Calclasure’s car. A second crash on Johnson Street involved Curtis Wood and Brenda Fountain. no charges filed.
Announcement Saturday that Morgan Byerly Post Van Anda becomes Morgan Byerly Post Van Anda and Keziah with Keziah joining as partner. Keziah, High Point native and Duke Law School alum, has served as staff attorney and tax attorney, returning to practice in High Point in 1961.
Reverend Benedict J. Rodman, 81, former president and rector of John Carroll University in Cleveland from 1928 to 1937, died Friday in a hospital at Colombiere College.
Elizabeth Beel the reigning Miss High Point will present a dramatic selection from Medea Monday at the High Point Community Theatre. The performers will meet at the Perpetual Savings and Loan Co building on North Main Street at 8 p.m. Big night also features acting improvisations by Community Theatre members.
John Casimir a 64 year old Negro jazzman famed for his primitive clarinet sound died Thursday in New Orleans AP reports. His work was noted for its raw tone and distinctive style influencing local jazz scenes.
The Guilford County board of education approved bids totaling 59873.12 for a new library and classroom addition at Allen Jay High School. Construction may start by February with a large rear library and two smaller rooms planned. bids from J. L. Carr Co., Powell Plumbing, Purcell Supply, and Star Electric were accepted.
High Point group United Community Services announces its annual meeting for Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the Southern Furniture Exposition Building Sky Room. J Harriss Covington, president, says contributors to the 1962 63 United Appeal may attend and vote.
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