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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1956
Page
9
Visitors praise the exposition building’s parking plan with Bill Schwan directing 12 staff moving cars to a distant lot. Exhibits feature mahogany pieces, a movable-leaf table seating eight, and oak cost myths debunked by vendors. Sandwiches and drinks circulate via rooftop cafeteria service.
Industry executives and committee members outlined the Home Fashion Time promotion mechanics for presold furniture sales. Speakers included B J Willis and Tom Lyman who narrated a film on delivering presold customers to retailers. John Lennon urged newspaper involvement and publicity strategies.
Crowds gather as the summer market highlights Italian and French finishes, alabaster accessories, and airy, light designs. Exhibits stress warmth and easy living with low-to-mid price ranges, air conditioning, and new display interiors. New innovations include diagonal chip rubber in wing chairs and a split bed that allows separate but shared sleeping.
Utilities official notes plan for a larger storm sewer to combat recurring floods in the area around N Hamilton Dayton and State Streets after heavy showers. He cites surface runoff slowed by elevation and new streets and homes increasing drainage problems in High Point and College avenues with a larger culvert expected to relieve Elimination flooding in affected spots.
Mrs Pauline Fishel Woosley widow of Rev J E Woosley died at High Point Memorial Hospital at 3 am after long illness. Born in Davidson County Oct 6 1860 she was daughter of Jonathan and Lucy Fisher. Survived by son Oscar V Woosley Winston-Salem three daughters Mrs A Ertown Mrs Ceber Iria and Mrs Hall. Services to be held at Mt Olivet Church Cemetery Davidson County with Dr W A Kale of Boning officiating. Body at Yows Funeral Home until service hour.
Capital Airlines chief Ray Evans stated the carrier does not plan nonstop Greensboro High Point service citing market differences and seating concerns. The Greensboro High Point Airport Authority has filed a CAB complaint seeking exclusive trunk-line service and reach for new turbo-prop schedules within about a month.
A prayer calling for alertness to God’s presence throughout the day is offered by Stuart LeRoy Anderson of Berkley California. He is identified as president of the Pacific School of Religion.
Thomasville gears toward midway point in 790 feet of sewer laid in Lambeth Knolls area. City manager Green cites $47,000 project, 1 149 feet of 10 inch line and 11 951 feet of 6 inch pipe plus 650 feet of force main with a lift station pending pump. Residents protest delays while bond funds of 1955 are allocated for sewer and water expansion totals.
A three car collision on N Main Street Saturday night caused about 235 dollars in damage. Vehicles were driven by Lee Sains on Jr Route 4ville Shelton, William Fielder 18 211 St, and Mrs Evelyn Bost Route 3 h Point. Hedgecock traveling east on W Green Street lost control hitting a tree at 515 W Green. Police say Sainsing and Fielder had left their lanes before the crash.
County residents face a Japanese beetle infestation threatening roses and grapevines in Greensboro and nearby areas. Farm agent J E Wagoner advises immediate spraying with malathion solution after rain and at 10 day intervals, plus use of milky white disease to target beetle larvae for longer term protection.
Arthur L. Hamm aged 34 from North Kenova Ohio died in a Huntington West Virginia hospital after being stung by a swarm while transferring bees from one hive to another. The attack occurred as Hamm attempted to move the bees and was described as a relentless sting incident.
The state dropped pressing charges in an attempted assault case against a local painter after unable to locate the defendant. Solicitor Robert Bencini cited lack of pursuit and cited a separate incident involving the Weathers family moving from Tennessee. Additional cases included Austin Carter Scott receiving 60 days on the roads after an alleged attack with a nails end two by four board, and trespassing and prohibition violations with varied outcomes.
forecaster Wagonner predicts increased cloudiness and cooler, humid conditions with scattered showers today and tonight. a long term rise in temperatures is anticipated into Wednesday with brief rain from countywide storms, offering some relief after a period of drought.
A 6-year old man identified as Victor Tom Johnson of 405 Cox Ave was struck on the High Point Thomasville road near Erwin Heights at 9 30 p m. He was taken to a Winston Salem hospital for treatment after pre hospital care. The State Highway Patrol investigated the crash and no charges reported yet against the driver.
The Evangelical church approves a parsonage project to start in September with completion four to five months after. Vernon Lewis designed the two story early American home to have six rooms first floor four second floor and a rear carport. Funding is underway with about 13 pledged. co chairmen Miss Alella Hedrick and Hobart Lee Fouts lead the effort with committee members Miss Nancy Myers Carroll Lohr Thad Hedrick and Fred Murphy Jr.
Postmaster Walter J. Y reports postal receipts reversed a recent decline with June 1955 earning $77,671.64. May totals stood at $78,148.55, indicating a slight month to month shift.
Bids for the Thomasville Lexington Reservoir dam will be opened at 2 p.m. Thursday in the City Manager office. The project includes two access roads, a relocated Yokely Road, a 200 foot bridge, and a concrete spillway. Earthen dam with steel sheathing core, 620 feet long across the top, 16 feet wide at the top and 280 feet wide at the bottom. Actual work to start within 25 days of award with a 180 day completion target. Reservoir site spans about 1,000 acres with roughly 9 percent land purchase and over half of clearing completed by Brown Paving Co. of Raleigh.
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