Johnston to Leave Y Post for Tuscaloosa YMCA
General secretary R Lee Johnston resigns from the local YMCA, effective month end, to assume a higher paying post with the Tuscaloosa Alabama YMCA. A committee led by Dr Dean B Pruette will seek a successor, while Johnston requests an audit copy to aid the transition and future search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lee Johnston
YMCA
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Dean B. Pruette
Johnston
Roy Culler
R. T. Amos Jr
R. C. Jenkins
Harry Bell
George Dixon
Robert Haas
William Sheloff
Holt McPherson
The
High Point
Lotter
Mrs Hennessee 78 dies at Presbyterian Home
A. Griffin Hennessee 78 widow of J. E. Hennessee died at 12 10 am in High Point Memorial Hospital. She lived at the Presbyterian Home for just over two years after moving from Salisbury. Survived by son William E. Hennessee of Salisbury. Funeral 5 pm Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church Salisbury with Dr. Sidney Gates officiating Burial Hill Chestnut Hill Cemetery Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylmer Griffin Hennessee
J. E. Hennessee
High Point Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian Home
Student Faculty Picnic at HPC Tomorrow
High Point College will hold a student faculty picnic on campus tomorrow at 10 20 a.m. Regular classes will be shortened so all students and faculty may attend as announced by Dr. Harold E. Conrad director of the summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igh Point College
Harold E. Conrad
Steel strike delays school construction in High Point
Local builders warn a 30 day steel strike will push back major projects by 60 to 90 days. The Montlieu Avenue and Griffin Fairview plans face delays while the gym at Montlieu Avenue may arrive on schedule due to pre ordered steel. Site clearing and land issues also affect timing. municipal projects are less impacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Popwernnn
L. B. Gailimore Construction Co
New Montlieu Avenue
Griffin
Fairview Street
Montlieu Avenue
Appointment May Come Next Week For Greensboro Judge
Mayor delay in selecting a Municipal Court judge cited by Resident Superior Court Judge Walter Crissman awaiting Mayor Covington's return. Discussion on raising base salary from 7 600 to attract qualified candidates, with Byron Haworth viewed as top prospect though others seek exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Myattis
Superior Court
Walter Crissman
Crissman
George Covington
Myatt
Greensboro
Byron Haworth
Guilford
Dan Whitley
Arthur Utley
Softball Benefit Game Held for Vets in Salisbury
A softball game at Wieckeee hospital Salisbury Sunday raised funds with the Red Cross chapter sponsorship. Powers Wire Products of High Point faced Whitney Furniture of Winston-Salem in a contest that went extra innings with a home run deciding the win by the Powers team led by Don Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieckeee Hospital
Salisbury
Red Cross
Powers Wire Products
High Point and Whitney Furniture
Winston-Salem
Powers Company
Don Roberts
Prayer for TO DAY from First Baptist Church
A church prayer asks for faith over fear and confidence in God. It asks that God provide needs rather than wants and to accept blessings as gifts from a wise loving Father through Jesus Christ. Presented by Dotson M Nelson Jr Greenville 8 C minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Dotson M, Nelson Jr
Greenville
8. C
First Baptist Church
Man 21 Charged With Smashing Park Window
Morrison of Moon Street identified by park manager as the man who broke a large window at Wa ton Terrace Park. He posted $200 bond and faces municipal court July 11. Other arrests include William Hoyt Kelly 38 released on $500 bond with July 11 hearing. Mary Curry 43 jailed on drunk driving, posted $500 bond with July 30 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waton Terrace Park
Wal Morrison
Moon Street
William Hoyt Kelly
Route Es Wee Ones
Custodiiv
Mary Curry
W. Ray Street
Air Force signs up 26 in June led by S Sgt Peterson
Twenty six signups during June were led for the Air Force here by S Sgt Charles L Peterson. The group includes 23 new enlistments, two re enlists and one Women's Air Force recruit Nancy Harvey. Four year re enlists include Graham Burgess and David Wardlaw and recruits sent to Lackland AFB for basic training include Johnny Black Jack Carmichael Charles Carter Johnny Johnson James Lewis Jo Jones Walter Dills Vernon Birdridge David Shean Ronnie Searce Richard Wall Thomas Mark John Crawford Joe Browner James Dyer Preston Myers James Hopkins Jerry Creasy Donald Hayden Claude Joyner Franklin Freeman Jerry Sanders Phillip T
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Charles L. Peterson
Nancy Harvey
WAF
Graham Burgess
David Wardlaw
Lackland Air Force Base
Johnny Black
Jack Carmichael
Charles Carter
Johnny Johnson
James Lewis
Jo Jones
Walter Dills
Vernon Bi
Forecaster Predicts Little Change in Weather Days Ahead
Weather bureau officials forecast continued warm and partly cloudy conditions with only isolated thundershowers. The pattern shows a high near 95 today, 91 tomorrow, and nights around 70, with a slight relief possible after the midweek period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Weather Bureau
Mercury
Man Given Additional Sentence in Municipal Court Actions
Judge pro tem Harriss Jarrell added 60 days to a High Point man’s term in county jail. George Hutson, 22, received a four month road sentence suspended on good behavior and staying away from Pansy Hutson’s premises for two years. Palmer and Biagioni cases were noted. several charges were dismissed or not pressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriss Jarrell
George Hutson
Hutson
Pansy Hutson
Superior Court
Arthur
Palmer
Hoskins
Biagioni
Spurgeon T. Ayers
Jamestown
Wien
Edith C. Cloniler
Jones Circle
Thomasville
Eugene Beck
Mills Ac
Es Charlie L. Sink
Clara Cox Apts
Hospital hosts charity ball by Red Cross volunteers
About 150 patients at the hospital watched the game and were served refreshments by volunteers of the local Red Cross chapter. Mrs. C. H. McConnell chaired hospital entertainment with Mrs. A. G. Feldmann as co chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
C. H. McConnell
A.G. Feldmann
City budget imposes 10 cent tax hike in tentative plan
Budget estimates show operations at 5 334.03 with a 10 cent tax increase and capital outlay of 652 450. Hinson notes most spending goes to utilities and pay raises for city workers. The council set the tentative rate at 1.20 per 100 valuation, pending final adoption before August 28 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Robert Rankin
Hinson
Utilities Division
Council
Sewer and Water Improvement Fund
Utilities Public Safety
Rankin
High Point
Neigh
Greensboro
Greensbor
Guilford County approves record high budget
Guilford County Commissioners approved a budget near a record high while resisting a tax cut. They upheld a 70 cent local tax rate and a 25 cent teacher pay supplements levy. Some proposed cuts were rejected to avoid future tax increases. The budget totals 7,277,839 dollars with funding split between taxes and state and federal aid. Rural districts keep 14.5 cent rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford County
Sidney B. Allen
Lloyd Amos
Allen
Allen Jay
Jamestown
Guilford
Man Missing Since Saturday Police Seek Husband in 1956 Chevrolet
Mrs. Marshall Dunlap of Pearson Street reports her husband has not been seen since 4 p.m. Saturday when he drove off in a blue and gray 1956 Chevrolet. He is 5 feet 8 inches, 170 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, 42 years old. Officers investigate and locals asked to contact authorities with any whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AH Point
Marshall Dunlap
Pearson Street
City Awards Contracts for Water Sewer and Street Work
The city awarded a $20 566 32 contract to O O Walker Construction Co for sewer and water lines on Woodruff and Lamb Streets and a separate $4 074 curb and gutter contract to Albert M Peele of High Point. Ordinances amended set a building line on Virginia Avenue and rezone S Main Street Kenilworth Drive from Residence A to Business C. Overtime for utilities staff was approved along with water sewer connections and a contract change for Hoffman Drug Store alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff and
Lamb Streets
O. O. Walker Construction Co
Albert M. Peele
High Point
Virginia Avenue
S. Main Street
Kenilworth Drive
Utilities Department
Hoffman Drug Store
E. Green Street
A K Schoch Sr Dies After Illness at 86
Arch Kemper Schoch Sr., 86, of 506 Parkway, died in the local hospital at 3 am after a brief illness. Born July 2 1869 in Philadelphia, he was a son of Johnathon and Marria Schoch. Survived by daughter Mrs R L Brinson of High Point and two sons Arch II of High Point and William J. of Washington. Funeral Thursday at 4 pm in Philadelphia. Interment in Ivey Hill Cemetery Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Kemper Schoch Sr
Parkway
Philad
Johnathon
Marria Kemper Schoch
Maud R. Schoch
Sploomer
Mitchel Lodge A. F. & A. M
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Cons
R. L. Brinson
High Point
Arch K. Schoch II
William J. Schoch
Washington
Davis Chapel
Kirk & Nice
Ivey Hill
Alcoholics Detention Plan Considered by County Board
Lower court judges urged treating alcoholism as a disease and sending such defendants to the county home pending transfer to proper institutions. The Board of County Commissioners tentatively approved a plan allocating two rooms at the county home for alcoholics and mentally deranged individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Sidney Allen
Board of Public Welfare
R. M. Bule Sr
J. E. Wagoner
Ruby Uzzell
Bule
Wagoner
Uzzell
Lloyd Amos
Allen
Hugh Ross
Raleigh
Thieves Ransack Upton Supply Company
A break in last night at Upton near Five Points netted about 200 dollars in merchandise and cash. Deputies say entrance was gained by picking the back door lock indicating the culprits may be locals. A steam iron is listed as possibly missing. deputies continue a thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton
John Wesley Camp Overflows As Attendance Grows Near High Point
John Wesley Camp Meeting one mile north of High Point on Highway 68 draws large crowds. The tabernacle fills to capacity with overflow seating in the young people's tent. July Fourth events attract visitors from many states. Evangelists J R Church and Rev Jimmy Lentz lead, with Marvin Dean directing a choir of over 100. Daily schedule runs 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. through Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Camp Meeting
High Point
Highway 68
John Wesley
Tenn
Elton Lewis
Marvin Dean
Asbury College
More
Jamestown Rotary Cancels Meeting For This Week
Jamestown Rotary cancels this week due to the July 4 holiday. New officers take over at the next meeting scheduled for 6 30 at the Jamestown cafeteria. Last meeting listed Charles Turner vice president Coy secretary N N Osborne treasurer E B Stafford A P Forsey C C Roach directors and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Wn Tinhert Devi
Library Cancels Reading Clubs on July 4th
Library reading clubs and story hours on July 4 are canceled. Public librarian Neal Austin says the library and city offices will close for the one day holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ricky Reagan
Manor Drive
High Point Enterprise
Mrs. Hennessee
HPC
Estia
A.K. Schoch Sr
Mills Home
Thomasville High School
Barbara Amberson
Pauline Combs
Viola Hauser
Carolyn Lewis
Violet Hauser
William Fore
Shirley James
Marie Grant
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!