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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1956
Page
9
The High Point Enterprise urges readers to check IDs and emergency contacts before July 4 travel. It warns risky driving habits, drownings, and other holiday deaths, noting radar speed checks and patrols will enforce safety rules on highways this week.
Senior High School Band arrived back in High Point after a three day Miami Lions International convention with a parade on Biscayne Boulevard. The trip included hotel events, Miss North Carolina appearances, and a notable accent on North Carolina floats. Two buses faced minor tire troubles on the ride home.
A survey shows High Point offices will be closed for Independence Day with most stores and banks shuttered. The post office will operate only on special services, while emergency services remain active and some essential workers keep limited hours. Local transit will run on a reduced schedule.
Guilford County Commissioners plan a tentative budget of 7,277,839 for the new fiscal year with the existing 70 cent tax rate. The plan includes juvenile detention quarters animal shelter and women prisoners quarters at the county home. Major funds go to schools operations and improvements. Local district taxes in High Point and Greensboro may rise with a 5 cent hike in High Point and stable rural district rates.
Dara Stevenson of Jamestown has earned a place on Mars Hill College spring semester dean's list. Eligibility requires minimum quality credits and no grade below C.
A 43 year old Black man identified as Charlie Potter Jr of Alder Street awaits a hearing in Domestic Relations on a charge of assaulting a 7 year old girl. The incident was reported by the child’s mother soon after noon yesterday. Potter denied the charge though the girl identified him. Several other men faced charges including simple assault and traffic related offenses in separate matters.
Resident Superior Court Judge Walter Crissman did not decide on a new Municipal Court judge today as discussions among Bar Association members and Democratic leaders continued. Potential names included Arthur Utley and Dan Whitley with others like Byron Haworth, James Clontz, C. MacRae, and C. A. York discussed. A ruling from the Attorney General on filing the office permanently had not been received, and Judge Crissman will assign the remnant of the term while Judge pro tem Harris Jarrell handles court.
Thomasville officials report a harsh June with 25 dogs impounded by dogcatcher Joe Bowers. Seventeen were executed, nine remained in the pound, none claimed. He handled 164 calls, returning three wandering dogs to their owners.
The Carolina Saddle Club will meet at 7 30 tonight to continue discussion of the States 2 lead for the club and the action of a riding arena replacing tomorrow’s date.
The 38th annual Church of God of Prophecy convention launches Wednesday at the state tabernacle near High Point on Greensboro Highway. About 2,000 attendees from North Carolina and neighboring states are expected, with services led by ministers from across the region and guest speakers from Cleveland Tennessee.
Two High Point youths Ronald Walter Marlette 15 and James M Greer 16 died after an early morning car strike at Crescent Beach S C They were vacationing with family and friends and were pronounced dead within hours Police noted Edwin D Thomas Jr 21 posted 3000 bond on reckless homicide charges Funeral services were set for Main Street Methodist Church for Marlette and Salvation Army Chapel for Greer with interments at Flora Garden Park Cemetery.
A trailer on Bedding ton Road near High Point was destroyed by fire Saturday night. The occupant, Mrs Annie Fritz, was out of town, and the home was being moved by her son in her absence. The Ten A Fire Department arrived after flames started. The residence stood about a half mile southwest of the city limits.
Mrs Neal Austin of High Point will take part in a half hour televised discussion on world trade starting at 3 50 tonight. The program aims to explore current trade issues and their impact.
Two cars collided near 1 p m on English Street. Walter W. Harnhene 32 of 401 W Burton charged with speeding after Forshee’s car rear ended Bruton’s vehicle, sending Bruton’s car into a building housing a sign company. Bruton and daughter uninjured. 20 foot section of wall caved in. Walter E Barksdale later released from hospital with rib fractures. Tyle C Johnson hospitalized with head and face injuries. condition satisfactory. Separate wreck at 12 16 p m on the 900 block of W risen failing ran into a utility pole causing $900 damage.
Thomasville police chief P. M. Shore announced no special traffic-control plan for the July Fourth holiday. He cited a long-standing record of low accidents and credited the bypass for routing through traffic away from the city core. Sgt Lester added that the bypass reduces city congestion and keeps Highway 21 as the main through route.
Sunny and hot today and tomorrow with scattered afternoon and evening clouds. No break in heat expected as a mass of cold air over the Plains is not moving in. High temperatures expected this afternoon and tomorrow with a low around 70 tonight, after a 68 reading last night.
Four local motorists were denied the right to drive for 12 months after drunken driving convictions in Municipal Court. Each received a $100 minimum fine and a one year license revocation under Judge Pro-Tem Harriss H. The defendants were Lester Hudspeth 39 Centennial Avenue Roy Lee Hedrick 22 Archdale James H. Fletcher 56 S Hamilton Street and Narvie G Hemrick 52 High Point. Hudspeth also pleaded guilty to prohibition law violations and received a six month suspended sentence for the drunken driving and a 30 day suspended sentence for the liquor law violation.
Thieves burglarized Tucker's Grocery at Route 1 Trinity last night taking a .38 caliber S W revolver and merchandise while leaving money in a cigar box. Entry was gained by breaking glass in a wine window and sash. Deputy Sheriff Ronda Weston investigated.
Prayer excerpt from William J Faulkner invites calm restorative days away from toil. It blesses vacation time spent with friends loved ones and God to renew body mind and spirit.
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