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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1957
Page
11
Forecasts predict cold conditions with near zero chances of sleet or heavy precipitation. Ice from last night is melting with scattered slick spots in low drainage areas and protected zones, as temperatures edge toward highs in the upper 30s and lows near 14 tonight.
The planning and zoning commission approved a rezoning from Residence A to Business B behind Borden's Dairy on N Main Street. S. D. Gibson, a dairy executive, submitted the petition. The commission postponed action on a second rezoning petition by Richard Wright and Clarence Siderton that would extend Business B further along N Main Street. The panel ruled a service station would violate city ordinances and continued consideration to February.
Paroled murderer Robert Feemister, 36, received a four month sentence in Municipal Court for violating the prohibition law. Detained after officers spotted him December 22 fleeing with a half gallon of whisky, he cut his wrist during the arrest and required hospital care. Judge Byron Haworth ordered the sentence.
Security National Bank reports its best year ever with deposits rising to 114.42 million and earnings reaching 951,366 dollars. Stockholders approve a one for nine dividend and a two for one stock split, increasing shares to 250,000 and expanding surplus from new stock and undivided profits. Various promotions at the High Point branch accompany the action.
Bad ice and freezing mist grip High Point area streets and highways forcing many to stay home or walk. Police and Highway Patrol report few serious accidents while city and state crews spread sand and salt to restore passable routes.
High Point Memorial Hospital announces 1957 staff officers and department heads led by Chief of Staff Dr. Glenn Perry. The six member executive committee includes Dr. Perry Dr. Cross and six other physicians with chairs named for Credentials Sterilization By Laws Formulary Emergency Room Public Relations Medical Records Tissue Alcoholic Problems and Major Disasters. A special group studies patient care with Dr. Ben Miller as medical member. Department meetings will review uncommon cases in roundtable format.
A city issued a building permit to High Point College for a new gymnasium north of the science building. Contractor R K Stewart and Son handles the project as work continues. the old gym will become a cafeteria once the new facility is finished.
Paul Shelton urged cautions on marriage in a Piedmont Toastmasters Club talk titled Any Fool Can Marry. He compared marriage license rules to drivers licenses and warned couples risk failure from ill preparation and mature love learned by trial.
High Point Republicans plan to nominate former party chief Newlin Hayworth for county GOP chairman in Greensboro tonight. Ralph Slate declined the nomination. The meeting at 7 30 p m in the courthouse will elect the successor to Rufus Hayworth as party leader.
Ice slowed mail across High Point as deliveries continued on city and rural routes today. W H Farlow warned some mail would be late due to late arrivals from Southern Railway Train No 29 and the Greensboro star route. Postmasters urged residents to clear walkways of ice to prevent slips as the cold period raises fall hazards for postal workers.
Examinations begin today at High Point College and run through next Wednesday marking the end of the first semester. Registration for the second semester is planned for Wednesday and Thursday with spring term classes starting next Friday. Registrar N P Yarborough reports 892 students finished the first term and about the same number expected for the second.
The weekly Family Night supper is cancelled due to inclement weather. Ann Acey, director of Christian education, announced the change for tonight at First Methodist Church.
Fred Swartzberg was chosen president of the board at the bureau’s annual dinner meeting. He has served as vice president for a year and joins a roster that includes Corpening as vice president and Snotherly as treasurer. Corpening will chair the new year along with renewed and new board members as the agency enters after becoming a full member of the Family Service Association of America.
City police report a pedestrian, John R. Stillwell, 56, of 711 Garrison Ave., suffered a head laceration and right ear abrasion after walking into the side of a car at S Hamilton and E a Streets. The incident occurred at 4 10 p m. Peggy Whitener of Johnsontown Road, Thomas, was the driver. Stillwell was treated at High Point Memorial Hospital.
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