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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1953
Page
11
Tax clerks report mixed effects from the 15 percent cut in taxable value under revaluation. Homeowners see higher bills as both property values rise and rates adjust, while some businesses lose less tax despite higher valuations due to the lower taxable percentage.
The health department outlines who may obtain gamma globulin for polio protection. It is not for sale in drugstores and must be distributed through private physicians. In Guilford County only household contacts of diagnosed polio victims under 30 and expectant mothers of any age or others under 30 in close 24 hour contact around onset may receive it.
City detectives reported a fruitless break-in at the Standard Oil Company plant on English Street Extension. Plant Manager J. B. McDaniel said entry was gained after 11 o clock last night by breaking a rear window and the door from the warehouse to the office. nothing was taken.
Rainfall is expected to continue intermittently through today and tonight with more on Thursday afternoon. The weatherman predicts considerable cloudiness and warm humid temperatures, with today’s high around 90 degrees and a cooler 86 on Thursday. Tonight’s low is forecast near 70 degrees, matching last night’s reading.
G. L. Mann received a permit for a six room residence on East Farvriss Avenue with an estimated cost of 8500 dollars. Fred Cox secured a permit for an addition to a residence on Gatewood Avenue at an estimated cost of 1200 dollars.
Three vehicle wrecks were reported in the area. Joseph M. McLean of Charlotte admitted eyeing the road to turn off the radio and could not stop in time at a Montlieu Centennial Avenue intersection, causing $300 damage. Thomas Lester Willis of Cherryville drove the lead car. A second incident on Asheboro and East Russell Streets involved Carson Wayne Tucker of Mangum Avenue after skidding on a wet street, with $300 damage to the underside. A third crash at a blind intersection on East Russell Street involved Sam Roland Harrison and Ruth Stevens Robinson, with two people injured and no indictments reported.
The Southern Retail Furniture Association panel at the Sheraton Hotel discussed rising operation costs Cutting into profits and the challenge of maintaining earnings with higher volume They predicted prices would hold and debated improving manufacturer cooperation to curb inferior merchandise The session featured Ralph Slate as moderator and a local entertainment segment with Polly Yow and Barbarae Jollies.
Prayer attributed to O L Shelton of Indianapolis asks for humility before God and for righteousness as the foundation of life in Jesus name. The benediction notes Shelton as dean of Butler University’s school of religion and references the founding of the land.
Eighteen years ago the Kearns Foundation funded Duke University to establish the Souths first graduate department of religion offering the PhD. In a caption, philanthropist Charles L. Kearns stands beside Dr. H. Shelton Smith, head of graduate studies in religion at Duke.
Two meetings for Allison-Erwin sales reps were held, floor covering at Emerywood Country Club and heating at Plantation Club. Attendees included Jack Johnston, J. C. Erwin, Jimmy Caddell, J. I. Groome, Bill O'Hara of Congoleum-Nairn, C. H. Touchberry, Carl Hutzfeldt of Quaker Mfg Co, Chicago, and Joe L. Pleasants. Tickets via Joe Newman and John Tobin include banquet dinner. floor show planned.
Ed Vosburgh of the Virginia-Carolinas Wholesale Furniture Salesmen's Association will address Tennessee members tonight. The gathering marks the third annual market meeting hosted by the Tennessee Wholesale Furniture Salesmen's Association with Harold Kearns of Nashville and Conrad Myers directing arrangements.
Jake Winstead of Enterprise Furniture Co Rocky Mount NC will address members of the Virginia Caro Wholesale Furniture Salesmen Assoc meeting Thursday evening at the Plantation Club Paradise room. B C McDowell of Columbia SC is president of the wholesale group.
Ira Rainwater of Florence South Carolina, a furniture dealer and SRFA president, received a Tar Heel tie from Leo Heer at the SRFA annual market meeting. The gathering discussed a buyers guide and potential creation of a furniture club for the High Point market, with Bob Palmer of Birmingham as speaker.
Reports from the Hickory furniture area say manufacturers are pleased with the fall business. While there are signs of the usual seasonal slump in orders, prospects appear better than last year at the same time. Expansion and new plants indicate no retrenchment in the furniture field.
Mrs Annie Smith 38 died at local hospital Monday night. Funeral at Mount Vernon Methodist Church at 4 pm with Rev C R Ridge officiating. Interment in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Survived by husband Robert L Smith two sons a daughter parents siblings and grandchildren. Services also to be held at J C Green and Sons Funeral Home at 3 pm Thursday.
Martha Ada Crews Ogburn 72 widow of John W. Ogburn died at her 305 Kern Street home at 8 this morning after three years of declining health. Born August 14 1880 in Forsyth County she lived in Thomasville since 1901 and was a Memorial Methodist Church member. She married December 18 1896. he died in 1937. Survived by three daughters Mrs Alfred Finch Mrs L C Bridges and Mrs Bascom Lassiter of Thomasville a son John E Ogburn of Newport News VA one brother Harvey R Crews and two sisters Mrs Belle Grubb and Mrs Ola Grubb.
The June monthly fire report shows 37 fires and a 30 cent per capita loss. Total potential loss reached 233000 with 12005 dollars of actual losses. Chief Canady notes fiscal 1952-53 ended 6314 dollars below 1951-52 and cites new training and prevention roles, reduced work hours, and better gear as key gains. Training chief Ellington reports 11681 man hours and 64 certificates for a 30 hour course.
A near month-old picket line at Pickett Cotton Mill reports an employee struck by an unknown assailant after returning to work. A threatening call followed as negotiations resume in Greensboro with mediator Seth Brewer. Management cites hard line wage cuts while union leaders deny striker involvement and note police presence.
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