You Can Do It Becoming a Better Grade Getter
An education feature argues that speed reading and faster, accurate thinking boost learning. It cites wartime and civilian tests, including Thurman Wade, to show conscious practice can raise reading speed from 260 to thousands wpm while preserving comprehension. Joe improves algebra by speeding mental processes and pen action, proving haste does not waste. Tomorrow outlines ten steps to better grades.
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U.S
Air Force
Navy
Long Beach
Calif
Thurman Wade
Business and Technology Division
Long Beach City College
Wade
Revolutionary Booklet Offer Prompts Immediate Request
A call to action urges readers to request a booklet now to replace a myth with a simple yet revolutionary concept. The appeal emphasizes urgency and a shift in thinking, inviting personal acceptance through a concise printed guide.
High Pointer Elected By Engineers
George E. Freeman of High Point was elected chairman of the Consulting Engineers Section of the Professional Engineers of North Carolina at its Winter meeting in Sedgefield. Other officers elected were John R. Armstrong Jr. of Charlotte and Robert C. Browning of Raleigh. Freeman is a consulting engineer with Wm. F. Freeman, Inc., of High Point, serving as secretary and treasurer. North Carolina affiliate of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
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George E. Freeman
High Point
Consulting Engineers
Professional Engineers of
North Carolina
Sedgefield
John R. Armstrong Jr
Charlotte
Robert C. Browning
Raleigh
Freeman
Wm. F. Freeman, Inc
National Society of Professional Engineers
Weekend crash spree ends with single injury
Six auto collisions over the weekend caused $3 005 in damage to nine cars a utility pole and a fire hydrant. Only one person Billy Larry Smith was injured a 4 p m crash on Baker Road. His car a total loss valued at 150. He was treated at High Point Memorial Hospital for non serious injuries.
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Billy Larry Smith
Triangle Lake Road
Baker Road
Smith
High Point Memorial Hospital
Cutshaw
Clodfelter
Myrtle Desk Co
Robert Edward Simmons
Ferndale Drive
Ward Street
Simmons
Prospect Street
Vehicles Collide In Parking Lot At Milky Way Drive-In
Police report a parking lot collision in Thomasville near the Milky Way Drive-In with about 75 dollars in damage to both vehicles. Freeman West Moreland, 17, of Hillcrest Drive, is named as the driver of the striking car, which hit a parked car owned by James Embry of Rt.
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Marley
Rockford Road
Sidney H. Tomlinson III
Poli
Henry Douglas Rider
Rt. 1
Jamesstown
Salem Street
Donald Lewis Wolfe
Rider
Salem
Wolfe
Gordon Street
Melvin Charles Carter
Hubert Watkins
Gordon
Hoskins Streets
Watkins
Carter
Piedmont Pie Co
Hoskins
Robert Harold Cutshaw
Steele Street
Taylor
Millis
Cutshaw
Taylor Street
Carol Gray Clodfelter
Thomasville
Milky Way Drive-in
Freeman Westmoreland
Hillcrest Drive
James Embry
Prayer for TYDAY from First Methodist Church
Text presents a religious prayer asking for uplifting youth, guidance from parents teachers and leaders, forgiveness for selfishness, and unity through Christ. It names Hoover Rupert of Ann Arbor Michigan as minister at First Methodist Church.
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Jesus
Christ
Hoover Rupert
Ann Arbor
Mich
First Methodist Church
Fire Causes Minor Damage at Parrish Home in Thomasville
Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Jewell Street residence of W. M. Parrish shortly before 7 PM. The fire was found around the chimney and extinguished with only minor damage reported.
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Thomasville
Jewell Street
W. M. Parrish
New Home Building Permits Led by $20,000 Service Station
Last week the building inspector issued nine permits totaling 91,446. American Oil Co. received a 20,000 permit for a service station at 1200 W Green St. Eight residences followed including a 4-room home at 602 Melrose St and duplexes at 509 and 513 Cross St.
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American Oil Co
W. Green St
Blackman and Robinson
Melrose St
Meredith St
W. Ross Cheek
E. C. Cridlebaugh Jr
Cross St
J. H. Lambeth
W. Rotary Dr
Tomorrow Final Day For Listing Taxes In County
Guilford County residents must list taxes today or tomorrow to avoid penalties. Tax supervisor H A Wood said no extension beyond tomorrow is expected. Listers will operate 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. tomorrow at Greensboro courthouse and High Point county building.
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Guilford County
H. A. Wood
Wood
Greensboro
High Point
Driver Blinded by Sun Hits Five School Girls
A motorist said he was blinded by the sun when his car struck five girls walking to school. Three were hospitalized. Driver Jerry Clint McKnight, 19, of Wright Street, said he did not see the group until impact near Burton Street. Injured include Ann Calloway 14 of Stone Street and Patsy White 14.
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R. W. Brown
Jerry Clint McKnight
Wright Street
Burton Street
Ann Calloway
Stone Street
Patsy White
Grace Street
Cynthia Ann Shepard
Hodgins Street
Burton
Highway 10A
Fire Department Captains Named
Two firemen promoted to captain and a third to fireman driver effective Feb 1. Hannis L. Thompson and Burton W. Davis promoted to captain. Glenn W. Walton named fireman driver. Chief Claude S. Canady praised the promoted men as efficient and loyal. Thompson, Davis, and Walton are all long-time department members with varied civilian backgrounds and family details. Local road collision injures three girls but no serious harm reported.
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Claude S. Canady
Hannis L. Thompson
Burton W. Davis
Glenn W. Walton
Chief Canady
Aberdeen
No. 4
Davis
King's Mountain
Navy
Tomlinson’s
Fire Department
Bryce Commercial College
Bobbie Sugg
High Point
Patricia
Burton Jr
Woodrow Ave
Main Street Methodist Church
VFW
Walton
G. D. Walton
Eugene St
Betty Dennis
Davidson Grants 15 Day Extension On Property Listings
Davidson County Commissioners granted a 15 day extension for listing real and personal property. Rural township listings end tomorrow but may be completed at the Lexington office from February 6 through February 15 without penalty. Tax listing continues at Lexington new courthouse and Thomasville City Hall basement through February 15.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
Edward Hill
Lexington
City Hall
Warming Trend Seen For Week Forecast
The Friendship weatherman predicts fair weather for the next few days with cool today and tonight. Daytime highs near 41 today and 46 tomorrow, with a warming trend through Wednesday and little rain, averaging a half inch or less. Yesterday's high was 41 and low 19.
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Friendship
Probation Youth Nabbed After Break-ins
A 15 year old on probation for a string of break-ins was chased down at 5 a.m. Sunday after police spotted him at Green Street and Centennial Avenue. He admitted two more break-ins and stealing seven cigarette packs from Amos Lunch after breaking glass. He was turned over to juvenile authorities for a court hearing later this week.
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High Point
Green Street
Centennial Avenue
Mangum Avenue
Amos
E. Russell Street
Industrial Plants Hit By Thieves
Detectives probe two similar break ins from last night into Ward Street Dinette Parts Manufacturing and Southern Seating, and Powers Wire Products on Prospect Street. Losses total about 180 dollars at Prospect Street, 5 dollars at Ward Street. Machines opened, vending cash stolen, office doors jammed, six desks rifled, filing cabinets emptied, and 80 dollars in silver plus 100 dollars petty cash taken. Earlier, James Craddock’s car on College Village Shopping Center lot had mirrors ripped off, 12 dollars damage, 8 dollars value.
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Davis Patrol
Ward Street
Dinette Parts Manufacturing Co
Southern Seating
Powers Wire Products
Prospect Street
Powers Wire
James Craddock
E. Lexington Avenue
Craddock
College Village
Five Youths Accused of Auto Theft
James Cullens aged 17 of Trade Street Winston-Salem and four juveniles were arrested early Sunday after police found them pushing a car and then driving off. The car, stolen in Winston-Salem, was recovered and the five were turned over to Twin City authorities for prosecution.
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James Cullens
Trade Street
Winston-Salem
Cullens
Twin City
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Richland St
Earl Hutto
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Louis A. Carter
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No. 2
Hoke County High School
Stella Voyles
Southern Pines
Douglas
Thompsons
Denny Court
Numa F. Reid Masonic Lodge
Kathy
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Springfield Ave
Reavis Memorial Baptist Church
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Sechrest Funeral Home
H. L. Thompson
Davidson
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