City Officials Respond to Water Supply Critics
City officials led by Mayor Jess Washburn defend water service to West End Waterworks customers amid State Utilities Commission criticism. The commission ordered immediate action on a zoning ordinance limiting new or expanded lines, while High Point votes earlier approved bonds to improve water and sewer systems.
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State Utilities Commission
Jess Washburn
West, End
Raleigh
Poli- Reece
Orecidotia
State Commission
West End
High Point
Kirkman
Council
Public Utilities Committee
Comae
Holiday Passing Quietly Records No Serious Auto Accidents
City officers reported a quiet holiday period with no major automobile crashes. Weather outlook for the period showed mostly fair, warmer today with a high around 92, then partly cloudy Saturday with a chance of light showers and a low about 68 tonight.
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Delivery Firm Faces State Order Over Insurance and Fees
Raleigh report states R A Ellington of High Point operator of the Commercial Delivery Co was ordered by the State Utilities Commission to show cause why it should continue operating. The panel cited failure to file insurance, a schedule of charges, and to list equipment. A hearing is set for 2 30 p m on July 23.
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Raleigh
4. R. Ellington
High Point
Commercial Delivery Co
State Utilities Commission
Ellegee
Prayer for TARDAY and Independence Day Faith
A religious message from James W. Kennedy, rector of The Church of the Ascension in New York City, thanking God for freedom and urging daily dependence on Him and service in truth. It frames independence as divine dependence and calls for living each day accordingly.
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James W. Kennedy
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Church of the Ascension
Waynick Rumored For Adjutant General Post
Raleigh rumors say Capus M. Waynick of High Point is considered for North Carolina Adjutant General, with Gov Hodges potentially replacing Gen John Hall Manning who was appointed by former Gov Scott. speculation cites Waynick’s WWI service and aims to align the adjutant general with Hodges administration.
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Capus M. Waynick
High Point
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Hodges
John Hall Manning
Manning
W. Kerr Scott
Waynick
Librarians from High Point Join National Library Panels
Neal Austin chief librarian and Ruth Vestal assistant librarian from High Point Public Library attended the American Library Association convention in Kansas City. Vestal was named secretary of the Junior Members Round Table for a year while Austin became secretary of the Public Relations Section for two years. The event featured former President Harry Truman whose humorous address drew an ovation.
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High Point
American Library Association
Kansas City
Neal Austin
Ruth Vestal
Austin
Harry Truman
Truman
Single Wreck Mars Holiday Observance
A single accident disrupted a holiday traffic scene in the 1300 block of N Main. Virginia P. Gilliam and John C. Herring Jr., both northbound on Main, collided as one turned toward the Emerywood Post Office driveway. Damages totaled about 300 dollars. Herring was cited for following too closely and scheduled for Municipal Court on July 22.
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Virginia P. Gilliam
W. Lexington Avenue
John C. Herring
Route 1
Graham
Main Street
Herring
Emerywood Post Office
Gilliam
Tire Firm Names Winners in Vacation Tire Contest
Wagner Tire Company announced winners of its Vacation Tire Contest. Richard Skinner of 2410 Woodruff St. won the top prize, with second prize going to C. E. York of 219 Steele St. Teddy Welborn drew the winning names.
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Wagner Tire Company
Richard Skinner
Woodruff St
C. E. York
Steele St
Teddy Welborn
Contractor disputes health director on septic ditching practice
A Greensboro contractor challenges a Guilford County health official’s claim that sanitarians no longer operate side businesses in septic ditching. The contractor cites specific sites near Guilford College and a block building on Highway 220, alleging unfair competition and urging action by the health board.
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Enterprise
Greensboro
E. H. Ellinwood
Guilford County
Ellinwood
Health Department
Guilford College
Greeensboro
Libby Hull Seafood Restaurant
Too Many Graves Dug In Knifing Incident
A terse police report notes multiple graves dug in a knifing case. The article references Officer Graves and a Municipal Court citation but provides few clear facts beyond the alarming detail and the involved official.
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Tennessee
High Plant Resieee Deeey
By Pete Jones
G. Clinton
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Security National Bank of Greensboro
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RCA Whirlpool
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