Eight Point Plan Outlined By High Point College Trustees
High Point college trustees adopt an eight point program to improve and expand the institution. The plan calls for better maintenance, administrative reform, stronger finances, expanded library and counseling, and maintaining athletic scholarships under tight financial control. The report defends facilities and rejects claims of mismanagement, while opposing emeritus trustee status and supporting President G I Humphreys.
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High Point College
University Senate
The
Methodist Church
Ced
City Health Department
Ittee
Albion Millis Stadium
American Business Club
University Senatee
Southern Association of Schools and Colleges
North Carolina
G. I. Humphreys
Southern Furniture Market Log Reaches 2200 Attendees
The Southern Furniture Market reports record second day attendance of 674 and over 500 buyers logged in by noon, pushing the two day total past 2,200. Buyers favor bold colors, versatile OCS items, and lighter finishes while prices remain high. Henry A. Foscue receives a man of the year plaque presented by Gordon Robinson for work with the Furniture Foundation Inc.
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Henry Foscue
Furniture
Paul Casey
Gordon Robinson
Presi
Henry A. Foscue
Exposition Building
Foscue
T. V. Rochelle
Southern Furniture Exposition
Robinson
Furniture Foundation, Inc
Southern Nature Industry
Southern Association
J. T. Ryan
Auto Damages Amount to 700 Dollars In Accident
Damage valued at 700 dollars occurred to a Raleigh dealer John G Purser owned 1947 Chevrolet when his car overturned on U S Highway 62 after being cut off by a Chevrolet pickup from a side road. Driver Samuel Tanner Negro unhurt and a witness said Tanner swerved to avoid collision. The other driver James Hinshaw Plea sant Garden was released without charge. The crash deemed unavoidable.
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John G. Purser
Raleigh
U. S. Highway 62
Samuel Tanner
Rock Quarry Road
Purser
Tanner
James Russell Hinshaw
Pleasant Garden
College survey sparks debate on leadership and governance
Executive committee cites letters of appreciation for the president and disputes a Senate charge that the campus is filled with yes men. They note long tenure for many department heads and teachers since 1930 and defend vocational counselling while urging improved operation of departments. The panel calls for moving High Point college forward with renewed faith and effort.
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High Point College
University Senate
Senate
Columbia University
Missing Link Between Birds and Reptiles Found in Archeopteryx
The 125 million year old Archeopteryx is described as the missing link between birds and reptiles, illustrating transitional features that bridge the two groups. The fossil underscores evolutionary connections and the origin of flight traits.
Six Months for Forgery and Mixed Sentences in Guilford Court
In Guilford county Superior court, James Gray and James Whitt received six months and three years probation respectively for crimes including forgery and breaking and entering. Other defendants faced sentences from 30 days to two years for larceny, drunkenness, and related charges, with several cases continued or consolidated. Judge William H. Bobbitt presided.
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High Point
Guilford County
Swink
William H. Bobbitt
Roy T. Duncan
Tank Street
Robert Haney
English Street
Elmer Swaringen
N. West Point Street
James Whitt
Melody
Charles Lepper, Jr
Vander’j. Henderson
High Point Civitan Club Outing Details
Members and guests of the High Point Civitan Club gathered at the city lake last night for an outing replacing the weekly meeting. Attendees arrived at 7 PM at the park pavilion enjoyed terrace dinner overlooking the pool and a brief social period with no business conducted.
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High Point
No Relief From Heat Expected
The weather man predicts temperatures in the middle 90s during the day and around 70 tonight. Scattered clouds are possible in the late afternoon with possible thundershowers.
Registration Books Said To Need Revision
The Progressive Party says Guilford County election procedures and registration books are in chaotic condition. Judge Olive and J. Leslie Abbot discussed the issue after a conference in Lexington. The party cites difficulties locating qualified voters on scattered lists and tattered books with split alphabetic entries.
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Guilford County
Progressive Party
Hubert E. Olive
State Elections Board
Olive
J. Leslie Abbot
Lexington
New Party
Abbot
Enlistment Quotas Set for Guilford Randolph and Rockingham
Ground forces quota is 44 and Air Forces 3 for July 21 to August 31 with September waiting list. Applicants must choose service branch for a year, have minimal prior active duty, and show birth certificates. Also notes a separate Navy/Marine quota of eight for July 21 to August 20. Additionally a stray line mentions turtle ages estimated at 200 to 250 years.
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Guilf Randolph
Rockingham
Rgeant W. J. Maney
Maney
Quarantine Lifted for Thomasville Dogs After Rabies
Thomasville tension over rabies ends as inspector Y F Epps reports three infected canines destroyed during the quarantine. Dr G C Gambrell lifted the three week dog quarantine after no official new cases, while licenses and vaccine certificates are due by August 15 along with auto tag renewals.
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Thomasville
Y. F. Epps
G. C. Gambrell
Davidson County
Epps
Police Department
Raleigh
State Health Office
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N. Hamilton ST
Eee
N. Wrenn
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Guilford
Venetian Blind CO
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Dandruff
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S. Main ST
Center Theatre
Pia Aa
Expansio
NT Chamber OF Commerce
OAV Mals
Mart
High Point Civitan Club
Bellans
A. E. Sherron
Security Bank
Jeff's Drug Store
N. Main St
Haigh Point
Lewis Motor CO
Wrenn
Cecil's Office Equipment CO
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Delite
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High Point Laundry
ICE Delivery Company
Quality Shoe Repairing
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Gate City Motor CO
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