Street Projects Contracts Expected To Be Set Soon
The first contracts for street improvements in High Point are expected this month with bids opening July 15 at city hall. Extensions and paving plans include Elm to Morris, Willowbrook expansion, widening and resurfacing on Fifth and State Streets, and related land acquisition and drainage steps. Financing leans on gas tax funds plus owner contributions in Drake subdivision.
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High Point
City Hall
Elm Street
Morris Street
Willowbrook Street
Morris
E. College Drive
Montlieu Avenue
E. Lexington Avenue
Airport Road
Brevard Drive
Drake Subdivision
Fifth Street
E. Farriss Avenue
Hoskins Street
Kivett
Fourth Ward
Drake
Patrolmen Assigned To Davidson County Strengthen North Carolina Patrol
The Davidson County portion of the North Carolina Highway Patrol gains Patrolman H L Austin from Burlington, replacing Patrolman J F Davis who transfers to Greensboro. Patrolman F Y Plummer of Spencer joins in Davidson, training under Pfc. R L Gates. Both start 12 weeks of patrol school in Chapel Hill beginning July 19.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Davidson
I. E. Hunt
Randolph
H. L. Austin
Burlington
F. Y. Plummer
J. F. Davis
Davis
Greensboro
Plummer
Spencer
R. L. Gates
Austin
Richard Sigman
Chapel Hill
Stubborn Fire Bouts Sawdust Blaze On Ward Street
Firefighters battled a sawdust fire at Lumber Co on Ward Street from 10 51 a m to 12 27 p m the cause not determined. A separate car seat fire near 318 N Wrenn Street caused 50 damage from cigarette heat. A Granby Street mower fire followed backfire. A Perry Street boiler dust fire was extinguished with no flames found.
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Cock Lumber Co
Ward Street
N. Wrenn St
Granby St
Denny Roll and Pane!Co
Perry Street
Playgrounds Plan Wiener Roast for 2000 Children
The city recreation department schedules a wiener roast for about 2,000 children in the first week of August, with field events food and free swimming. Donated food from High Point merchants supports activities. A scavenger hunt is set for July 17 with 50 items and equal search time. Two winning areas will enjoy a watermelon feast.
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City Recreation Department
Recreation Department
Jean Fritts
High Point
Washington Terrace
Clara Cox
Lillian Madison
Montlieu
Harvell Park
City Lake Park
Daniel Brooks
Leonard Street
Fairview Street
Volunteer Firemen To Hold Training Session Tomorrow
Guilford County Fire Protection Association members from 17 departments gather at Oak View Fire Department for a monthly session. About 100 to 150 volunteers attend with a live house burn on Thomasville Road near Kennedy's Garage in 10-A district, starting at 8 p.m.
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Guilford County Fire Protection Association
Oak View
Thomasville Road
Kennedy
MAC Panel Expands West Coast Operations from High Point
MAC Panel Co announces a second expansion establishing a West Coast branch with a San Francisco office, shop and warehouse while keeping all assembly and manufacturing in High Point. Earnings for the first four months total 152 989 dollars, 60 cents a share, with anticipated yearly earnings of 1 80 per share. The firm has built a 150 strong sales force since 1958 and serves over 7 500 customers including most major corporations.
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MAC Panel Co
West Coast
R. M. Duggins
Young Company
San Francisco
Calif
Duggins
High Point
California
MAC
United States
Adams-Millis Corp
E. Washington Street
Adams-Millis
College St
Police List Couple of Collisions
James E. Jernigan 24 of Red ding Street was charged with driving on the left side after his car struck Olen Smith 55 of Route 1 Randleman. Smith said he veered onto the curb to avoid the crash as Jernigan's car came wrong way. Damages totaled 215 dollars. Betty D. Walton Springfield Street collided with Charles R. Styron 21 Johnson Road at Davis and South Hamilton streets. Walton was turning right onto S Hamilton from Davis. Styron was southbound. No charges. Damages about 75 dollars.
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James E. Jernigan
Redding Street
Olen Smith
Route 1
Randleman
Smith
Tryon Street
Jernigan
S. Hamilton
Betty D. Walton
Springfield
Charles R. Styron
Johnson Road
Davis and
South Hamilton Streets
Walton
Davis Street
Styron
Paper Drive Slated Sunday
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will send trucks into every street in the city beginning at 1 p.m. to collect old newspapers magazines and other scrap. Bundles should be secured tightly and left curbside. Special pickups can be arranged by calling 23366 or 23405.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cindy May Bring Rains To Thirsty Piedmont Area
A tropical storm named Cindy could grow toward a hurricane and bring rain to the Central Piedmont drought area. The system may move toward Charleston and extend the watch area, offering relief for High Point crops while vacationers face possible travel disruptions. Temperatures forecast from 62 to 86 degrees with showers possible Thursday.
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Piedmont
Cindy
Charleston
S. C
South Carolina
Beaufort
N. C
Hatteras
North Carolina
Friendship
High Point
Costs of Government Show Up In High Point Budget
The High Point 1959-60 budget proposal reveals small line items add to the total. Key to the City costs about 200 dollars a year, a sight-seeing boat at City Lake requires 1 785 dollars for crew in summer, and officers’ ammo and gas bombs amount to 1 200 dollars. Vehicle costs include 47 000 dollars for gas and oil, 73 000 dollars for auto parts, and 21 000 dollars for tires. Rain gear for workers costs about 200 dollars, while 1 000 dollars finances Adams-Millis Corp. for rail track work via the Leddy Franchise. The National Guard receives about 1 000 dollars, and Greensboro High Point Airport receives 28 875 dollars as its share for facility improvement.
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High Point
City Lake
Public Works Department
Adams-Millis Corp
Leddy
Highs
Main
English
National Guard
Greensboro High Point
Greensboro
James Town Rotary Installs New Officers for Year
Jamestown Rotary Club installed Coy Putnam as president Ben Stafford as vice president Tom Robinson as secretary and Beau Gillespie as treasurer. Graves Kerr Ed Reams and Joel Slade became directors in the ceremony.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Rotary Club
Coy Putnam
Ben Stafford
Tom Robinson
Beau Gillespie
Graves Kerr
Ed Reams
Joel Slade
Prayer for the Summer Days by Robert W Burns
A prayer asking for wise use of summer days, self control in heat, and rest in divine love. Context notes Robert W Burns of Peachtree Christian Church Atlanta Georgia. The prayer is dated to the minister.
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Christ
Robert W. Burns
Atlanta, Ga
Peachtree Christian Church
14 Year Old Charged In Break-Ins
A 14 year old was charged in multiple break-ins including the Oak Hill Barber Shop and Friendly Smoke Shop on English Street. Officers recovered cash and a register, and the youth was turned over to juvenile authorities. Forgery charges followed for Sylvia Turner after she allegedly signed a false cashing check at Peggy Anne Shop. Bond set at 500. Additional arrests included Lacy McEachin for license offenses and James Belton on larceny charges. A cigarette fire damaged a car seat behind Western Union. Uruguay relies on sheep and cattle exports.
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Oak Hill
English Street
Sylvia Turner
E. Burton Street
Peggy Anne
Main Street
Lacy McEachin
Hilltop Street
James A. Belton
Freemont Street
Nash Jewelry & Loan Co
W. S. Halstead
Eugene Street
Western Union
Wrenn Street
City Court sentences linger on theft cases
Frank Z Siler 27 of Brooks Street received a one year road term in Municipal Court on three larceny and receiving charges for stealing a camera and three watches on North Main Street. James A Belt on Freemont Street, 16, received four months on each charge and $25 plus costs while kept on good behavior for three years. Roy Lee Turner 29 of Boyer Street appealed reckless driving and no license charges, six months and 30 days suspended on payment of damages and costs and no driving in NC until licensed. Other actions include Lawrence Jenkins 25 of Greensboro Highway with 60 days for no license and bound over on motorcycle theft. George M Small 23 bound over for Superior Court on stolen property and Dip and Eat Drive Inn damns theft. Fred D Small 28 of South Main Street fined 100 dollars and costs with 12 month sentence suspended if he pays and does not drive for a year.
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Frank Z. Siler
Brooks Street
Siler
Nash Jewelry & Loan Co
North Main Street
Byron Hayworth
James A. Belton
Freemont Street
Roy Lee Turner
Boyer Street
North Carolina
Lawrence Jenkins
Greensboro
W. L. Morgan
Centennial Avenue
Bond
George M. Small
Phillips Street
Small
South Main Street
Fred D. Small
New Leaders of Cancer Unit Named
Davidson County American Cancer Society announces its new executive committee chaired by Dr. R Eugene Strader of Lexington. Members from Thomasville include Dr. Whicker Highsmith Ed Jones and others. Lexington reps include Jim Billings and Dr. Meade among many residents. additional members cover Max Hill Denton Homer Green Yadkin College and areas like Linwood and Holly Grove.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
American Cancer Society
Fred Jablin
R. Eugene Strader
Lexington
Thomas Whicker
George Highsmith
Ed Jones
Earl Cuthrell
Curry Regan
J. R. Hackman
Eva Kirkman
Betty Rhyne
Richard A Cheek
Jim Billings
J. L. Peeler
Bernard Thomas
Wade Johnson
Donnie Curry
Lee Wilson
Lola Leonard
Peggy Hooker
Forrest Meade
Foyle Smith
Banks Hawkins
Martha Thompson
Doris Lovp
M. E. Block
Allen Pickard
Pauline Neal
H. W. Hinkle
Charlie Williams
Max Hill
Denton
Homer Green
Yadkin College
Hoyle Regan
Alfred Younts
Holly Grove
John F. Clark
Linwood
Trevecca Nazarene College Quartet at Archdale Church program
The Trevecca Nazarene College Men’s Quartet will sing at Archdale Church of the Nazarene Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Rev. R L Thiig will be the speaker.
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Trevecca Nazarene College
Archdale Church of the Nazarene
R. L. Thiig
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Sandra Ridge
Durham
High Point Enterprise
W. 5S
Sereyl Aie
Ilderton
T. E. Hinson
Jesse Washburn
H. R. Petrie
Dodge
Chrysler Motors Corp
Horace G. Ilder
Ton
Carolina
David Cox
Junior Chamber of Commerce
N. M. Harrison
Ministerial Alliance
E. L. Walker
Dr. Harrison
Religious Activities
Bob Parrish
Jack Weaver
Walker
Weaver
Uruguay
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