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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1959
Page
8
Cold spell to grip the Rockies and stretch from the middle Soy valley through the Ohio valley to New England. Forecast calls for cooler air extending across the northwest Pacific coast with improving conditions elsewhere.
Floodwaters from eastern and central states receded in most areas though five states still faced dangerous conditions. The Red Cross says more than 22 000 families were affected as Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia and Indiana faced cleanup. Cold air brought snow and rain across the central plains into the northern half of the nation.
The daily weather brief states sunset at 5 41 pm and sunrise at 7 25 am tomorrow, providing the times for evening and next morning.
Partly cloudy and mild in both states with highs around 60 to 66 degrees. Increasing clouds bring scattered light rain mainly in the north Tuesday with lows 35 to 45. Extended forecast shows near normal temperatures with rain possible Tuesday Wednesday and again by weekend.
Mrs John B Chase of Eureka NC chairman of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Womens Committee told a Raleigh meeting that Tar Heel farm women must join more active programs affecting farm life. The 1958 platform centers on citizenship health safety public relations for agriculture and farm legislation. She praised county and community women for their service to agriculture.
Fayetteville's oldest lawyer Robert H Dye died early today. He served as city attorney and chaired the Cumberland County Democratic Executive Committee. A 1902 Wake Forest Law School graduate, he was a partner to Judge N A Sinclair and Congressman J Bayard Clark. Survived by his widow Eula Davis of Raleigh.
Six year old Stephen Arnold, waiting for a school bus two miles south of Fayetteville, was struck and killed by a passing car. Malcolm Jones of Elizabethtown said Arnold tagged another child, then ran into the road and he swerved to avoid him, but the car overturned and he was unhurt. Coroner Alph Clark set an inquest for Feb. 2.
Gov Hodges will speak at the North Carolina Council of Churches and United Church Women gathering opening Tuesday at Duke University Page Auditorium. About 500 delegates are expected for the two day event with the governor set for 10 a m. He will be introduced by Rev Robert G Tuttle of Asheville.
The arson case against Daughtry centers on the December 7 fire that destroyed multiple oil tanks at his father's company in Clinton North Carolina. Prosecutors allege he told police he started the blaze to ease his father's financial troubles after the loss.
The North Carolina Asset of County Commissioners voted unanimously to back a proposed bill requiring anti vaccination for all children two months to six years old before entering school. The 17 member board acted on Saturday in Chapel Hill.
In Whiteville Columbus County Floyd Kelly 29 of Bolton is charged with murder for a October 29 shooting tied to the killing of a British sailor linked to Kellys romance case. He worked for a pulpwood firm and was held on the gun slaying charge.
Several wood and brush fires burned in Mecklenburg County on Sunday with crews battling blazes near Wilkinson Boulevard. The largest fire spread about two miles from the city and threatened several houses as eight fire trucks assisted volunteer crews fighting the flames.
Thomasville police report a drinking and cutting spree on a rural road led to a fight with Patrolmen J F Davis and Harold Petty. Duffie Fowler 37 knifed Arthur Grice wounding him, Cecile Skipper cause five stitches, Curtis Fowler 35 resisting arrest. Duffie charged with assault with deadly weapon drunkenness and arrest while Curtis faces resisting arrest. Trial set for Feb 9.
Colfax man Carl V. Boyles 32 a Navy Construction Driver First Class and 12 year veteran returns from 16 months Antarctic duty. He weighed 255 pounds now from 290 and stands six five. He drove a D-8 tractor on the 650 mile cross country haul from Little America to Byrd Station. He will take a month leave before reporting to Cecil Field Florida to reunite with wife and three children.
A direct mail pitch urges readers aged 50 to 80 to request details on a $1,000 life policy from Old American Insurance. Send name, address and birth year to 3 West 9th L4932B Kansas City Missouri by postcard or letter with no obligation.
The diminutive Princess Helena’s hummingbird measures two and a quarter inches in length, earning its status as the smallest bird. Researchers highlight its tiny size and unique plumage as notable features.
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