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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1959
Page
11
Forecast calls for cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with a high near 42 today and a low around 30 tonight. A little rain is possible tonight with warmer conditions Friday and again Monday, while weekend temperatures dip before the next warmth.
Atlantic Savings and Loan Association reports 1958 assets up 1,163,605.44 dollars or 24 percent in its annual report. Executive vice president E. C. Cridlebaugh says deposits and savers rise, with 2,186 account holders, dividend payments up 38 percent, and home mortgage loans outstanding reaching 4,835,238.05 dollars.
Dr Max Sink a local veterinarian attends the 21st annual Veterinary Conference at North Carolina State College in Raleigh this week.
Parks Director Jesse Taylor announced completion of a major City Lake clean-up, with ongoing work at Armstrong Park. When weather allows, 25 acres along E Farriss Avenue will be cleared, and a 5.3 acre playground at Armstrong Park will receive bank stones and picnic amenities.
Four year old Michael Le Grande of 803 Mangum Ave was struck by a car near his home around 2 25 p m yesterday. The vehicle operated by Mrs Wilma Steed of Route 2 Trinity struck him after the boy pulled away from his mother and ran into the street. He was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The Stetson Trio entertained Optimist Club members and urged attendance at an inter-club meeting in Lexington on Feb 5. They were asked to reserve a place for the International President's Banquet and Dance on Feb 13 in Greensboro. Guest of the Optimists was Bill Little.
Mrs Garnet Pollock and Mrs Benny Braica Jr lead division captains for the 1959 Mothers March of Dimes. Friday at 7 p m volunteers canvas city neighborhoods while Benny Braica reports $949 08 in weekend bridge and mail contributions brings total to $6006 87.
At the annual meeting at High Point Memorial Hospital last night trustees reelected I. Paul Ingle as chairman, a role he has held for two years. Six new trustees joined the board replacing six retiring members.
The Cub Scouts and families attended a scheduled Fun Night at the YMCA rifle range. Archery exhibitions featured Bobby Potts James Brown Paul Foust and High Paint Archery Club members along with Cub Scout Randy Bernard.
Firemen arrested Ed Suggs and Mrs. N H Collins after six total cases of unlawful burning were set for Municipal Court. Suggs posted a $50 bond. Collins was cited. The fires occurred on Cable Street Ogden Street Van Buren Potts Snow and Booker streets with undetermined causes and four day total of 14 grass leaf and trash fires.
Officials finalize the academic calendar with June 3 set as the last day of school after earlier closures. The district adjusted attendance plans and canceled Saturday classes to finish the term.
High Point council rejects trimming five square miles from the expansion area. Rep Ed Kemp and Sen O A Kirkman back annexation while urging careful financing review. The bill seeks 26.4 square miles effective Jan 1 1960 with Guilford lawmakers to confer soon. Councilman Horace G Ilderton dissents on the five mile reduction.
An Atlanta coroner's jury ruled that Charles Victor Webb 43 died from a shotgun wound caused by falling on wet leaves while pursuing a prowler. Webb was Rheem Mfg. Co. sales manager and former High Point resident. His gun lay across one leg when the shot occurred. His wife reported he woke her after hearing a prowler and went out to investigate.
Seniors Hayes and personalites Tommy Burton and Judy Ty are named friendliest. Lorraine Wright and Dallas Campbell are lauded as most athletic, Bill Shirley and Sandra Ridge as best looking, Ina Rae Kiger and Wayne Harrison as best dressed.
A local officer Freeman resigns after a Friday night arrest at a billiard parlor. Marvin McGuire suffered head wounds needing hospital care. An investigation found the use of force during the arrest not justified and Freeman chose resignation over firing.
The High Point Police Department notes more major crimes in 1958 (578) than 1957 (546) and a rise in certain offenses. The statistics cover homicide, rape, robbery, assaults, burglary, larceny, auto thefts, and traffic offenses with varying clearance figures and property losses.
The Little Theatre board elected Erl Tromnes as president with Marion West Jr Roger Bell and Mrs William B Miller joining the board. Three one act plays were chosen for production March 19 20 including Fume Oak Talk to Me Like Rain and Let Me Listen. Tryouts to be announced later.
Thomasville's Alcoholics Anonymous chapter will hold a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in Room 306 of the Lambeth Building and another gathering on Saturday night at the same location. An open meeting led by a Mary of the local AA chapter drew about 200 attendees.
A prayer asks divine guidance for the youth of all lands. It seeks protection from sordid influences and exploitation, urging youths to choose the high road and a path leading to moral victory for their generation in Christ.
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