High Point Lion Trainer Buys Killer Lions After Fatal Act
Wild animal trainer James E. Mitchell of High Point bought two 600 pound female lions from Mrs. Ernest Engerer after Capt. Ernest Engerer died during a show in Winston-Salem. Mitchell plans to train the lions and sell them to another act, keeping details and location of future performances secret.
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Enterprise
James E. Mitchell
High Point Prefers
Winston-Salem
Mitchell
Ernest F. Engerer
Ernest Engerer
Enchanted Village
Capt. Engerer
High Point
Mitch
Florida
Education Board Fails to Reach Quorum
Members fail to form a quorum at the Education Board meeting. Armored Protective Service offered to transport funds for 250 dollars per month or about 2,000 dollars total. Superintendent Dean Pruette said he would review the matter as the board remains uncertain.
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Armored Protective Service
Matter
Dean Pruette
Jamestown OKs 63c Tax Rate for 1964-65 Budget
Jamestown approves a $509,457.65 budget for 1964-65 with a 63 cent per $100 valuation tax rate, a 12 cent reduction from the current 75 cent rate. Town Manager Charles Turner cites $6.6 million town valuation and 90 percent collection, with funds allocated to general administration, capital, Guilford County, North Carolina sales tax, and sewer items.
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Jamestown
Charles Turner
Guilford County
N. C
Street Car To Be Moved To New Showplace Site
Street car to be moved to a new showplace beside Main and Hamilton after museum commission approval for use of the site. The initial display will place the car beside the new exhibit area as part of the city’s planning.
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Tween Main
Hamilton
Museem Commission
Assault Charged To Chair Cillan
Clifton C. Jones 42 of 600 Alexander Ave released on 200 dollar bond charged with assault on a minor daughter. He will be tried in Thomasville Recorder's Court at a later date.
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Clifton C. Jones
Alexander Ave
Thomasville
Harrington Is Elevated
Milton E. Harrington, former executive officer of Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co. at Durham North Carolina, is elevated to a senior post. The report notes changes in leadership and mentions the passing of Zach Toms in the previous week.
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New York
Milton E
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co
Durham, N.C
Zach Toms
Prayer Text Emphasizes Trust in Thee and Forgiveness
A devotional passage asks believers to seek heavenly guidance in every need and trust fully in God. It speaks of divine love for children and urges forgiveness and spiritual strengthening for each person.
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Father
Urban Renewal Opponents Seek Court Restraint in High Point
A Superior Court hearing is set for Monday to halt High Point East Central Urban Renewal operations. Opponents contend funds and credit pledges must be restrained until the July 1964 certified opinion inquiries are resolved.
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Superior Court
High Point
Allen Gwyn
Reidsville
City of
High Point Redevelopment Commission
Harriss Jarrell
W. W. Horton
A. G. Whitener
High Court
Supreme Court
Emery B. Denny
Realty Transfers in High Point Townships and Nearby Areas
Real estate transfers listed include Clyde C Vaughn and wife to Lem Pegues Sr and wife for a lot in Ina D McGirk subdivision. Stanford Marley Inc to Joe H Smith and wife for a lot in Emerywood Forest subdivision. J D Welch and wife to Espie L Shoemake and wife for lots in R B Gantt Ima Finch to Coltrane Investment Co for a tract on Uwharrie Street. Rosena J Ferrell to Thomas Wood Investment Co for a lot in Blair Estate. Arnold D Isaacs Jr and wife to Darrell D Cable and wife for part of High Point College property. Emerywood Forest North Co to Joseph E Hutchens and wife for lots in Emerywood Forest North. R D Douglas Jr trustee to Hennis Inc for a lot in Vickery Park. Shelton Manning and wife to William Harvey Shelley for land in Guilford College area. E E Wyatt Knight and others to Luther V Moore and wife.
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High Point Township
Clyde C. Vaughn
Lem Pegues Sr
Ina D. McGirk
Stanford-Marley Inc
Joe H. Smith
Emerywood Forest
J. D. Welch
Espie L. Shoemake
R. B. Gantt
Ima Finch
Coltrane Investment Co
Uwharrie Street
Rosena J. Ferrell
Thomas & Wood Investment Co
Blair Estate
Arnold D. Isaacs Jr
Darrell D. Cable
High Point College
Emerywood Forest North Co
Joseph E. Hutchens
Emerywood Forest North
Jamestown Township
R. D. Douglas Jr
Hennis Inc
Vickery Park
Friendship Township
Shelton Manning
William Harvey Shelley
Ean Mtle Guilford College
E. E. Wyatt Knight
Luther V. Moore
Embezzler Loses JP Status
Jolly faced a show cause hearing to be removed as justice of the peace for corruption and malfeasance after a January 22 embezzlement verdict. Judge Crissman ordered the hearing, noting the embezzlement conviction and urging removal. Jolly offered no defense, indicating he would seek parole soon.
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Jolly
Justice of the Peace
Udge Crissman
Thomasville High Graduate Wins Four Year Scholarship
A 1964 graduate of Thomasville Senior High School was named recipient of a four year scholarship to East OC. The award was announced yesterday, marking a notable achievement for the local student and the Thomasville community.
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Thomasville High
Thomasville
Thomasville Senior High School
East OC. Votorans Heen Sm
Mrs. Austin Joins AFSC Staff and Civic Roles
Mrs. Neal F. Austin of High Point joins the AFSC staff and serves on the State Advisory Committee to the Civil Rights Commission. She is former president of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina and an Oklahoma native with academic ties to the University of Oklahoma and Portland. After graduation, he will seek a career in banking.
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Neal F. Austin
Austin
Civil Rights Commission
League of Women Voters of
North Carolina
Utate
University of Oklaha
Portland
Banking
Weather Mix At Friendship Airport Forecast
The weather forecast calls for sun and clouds competing over the next few days with even odds. Partly cloudy skies and widely scattered thunder showers expected through Sunday with temperatures in the moderate range. Today's high around 90 degrees with a low near 67. Tomorrow's high also near 90.
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Friendship
Freight Problems Aired At Atlanta Hearing
James T. Ryan of Ryan company told the Southern Freight Association executive committee that an added charge and a high minimum weight on 50 foot cars hurt 94 High Point furniture manufacturers. SMFA officials said 50 foot cars hold only 25 percent more than 40 foot cars but weigh 40 percent more, influencing shipments and orders. Chairman R. E. Boyie Jr. urged further consideration at Wednesday's hearing.
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James T. Ryan
Ryan
Southern Freight Assn
High Point
SMFA
City Staff Locations Shuffleh
City staff locations shuffled with new offices on the first and main floors. Frances Efird serves as secretary at a desk in the lobby near framed pictures. Civil Defense, directed by George Spinnett with Vernon Porter and Beverly Craven, occupies space near the main entrance.
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Frances Efird
Civil Defense Unit
George Spinnett
Vernon Porter
Beverly Craven
Hamilton Street
It Union
College Offers Private Music Instruction
The college will offer private music lessons for the first time during the second summer session. Programs will provide individualized instruction in piano guitar voice and other instruments through newly established faculty studios and partnerships with local music professionals.
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College
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Jamestown OK
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AFSC
Valley
High Point Enterprise
Atlanta
R. E. Boyie, Jr
Ense Civil Service
High Point Municipal Credit Union
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T. A. Myers
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