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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1959
Page
9
Major Utilities Work Proposed to spend 12 million over five years to extend water and sewer to annexed areas, build a new reservoir, and upgrade electrical distribution in High Point. City utilities director Bill Williams outlines a 10 million bond issue with remaining funds from general sources and a timetable starting construction after annexation in January.
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association reports June orders 38.5 percent above June last year. First six months show 29.6 percent higher shipments versus 1958, with 12.8 percent above the first seven months of 1958. Compared with 1956 peak, six months show 22.4 percent higher orders and 8.1 percent higher shipments.
The Southern Retail Furniture Association announces five weeks of training during August and September. In Salisbury a Small Store Management School runs Aug 17 and a Small Store Advertising Clinic Aug 24 led by John Lennon fornia advertising. High Point hosts a two week sales course starting Aug 31 and Sept 28 with 15 instructors in the exposition building. A week long Display In Home Furnishings Coordination Course begins Sept 21 here. Training director T Penn Coleman notes the program.
Dr Arthur Ankers of Wolverhampton addressed the High Point Exchange Club describing postwar recovery as driven by a vast international trade program. He warned that dropping Christian principles weakens morals while noting England’s socialism is not communism and urging stronger ties among English speaking peoples.
The Furniture City Duplicate Club non profit event at the YWCA begins at 8 o clock directed by Miss Wilma Byerly. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross with 50 percent kept locally and 50 percent to the national disaster fund. The American Contract Bridge League aims for at least 150000 over 12 months, following 1958 59 where 135000 supported Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation. Additional benefit games are planned for Sept 30 and Dec 30.
Randolph ASC relocates to a larger upstairs space over the Jewel Box at Sunset Avenue and North Street in Asheboro. Emergency cases handled today during the move. normal operations to resume tomorrow with an open house planned Monday for public inspection of the new facilities.
Record July rainfall boosts totals in High Point and Greensboro while a flash flood scene in a creek claims two young girls, Diane Williams and Doris Jean Head, swept downstream. Officials report minor power and telecom outages from lightning, with repairs expected soon. City crews note ongoing storm drain improvements as funds allow.
The article notes humid conditions with 89 degree highs. Rain totals include 1.65 inches at the High Point filter plant yesterday and 1.87 to 1.91 inches in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, plus 0.70 inches at the Friendship Weather Bureau.
July reports list pastors assigned to multiple churches including Asheboro First Leroy Cox and J E Shaw at Hoovers Grove Paul E Allred at Neighbors Grove Roy R Nanney at Rushwood Park A D Wood at Shady Grove John W Moretz at Pisgah Philip J Birchall at Ennis Street Penn Point and others in Colfax High Point Hickory Chapel and Thomasville assignments.
Claire Helen Greer of 200 Hillcrest Drive is named on the Dean's List for the last school semester at Wake Forest College. She belongs to the Senior Class and is a member of the college community.
A false alarm and an unnecessary call kept local firemen busy last night at Washington Terrace Park Recreation Building. The night watchman reported smoke from cleaners using acid stored in a locker room, which gave off a smoke like odor. A malicious false alarm followed from a box at N Wrenn and E Howell streets.
A short prayer from Dudley Strain of Lubbock Texas asks for strength, wisdom, and deliverance from self pity and self love. It seeks a silent witness to reveal Christ as Master and ends with an Amen.
The first batch of street projects will be offered to contractors next week under the city’s new assessment plan. Twenty two petitions for paving and curbs are on hand, pending a rotating loan fund in the 1959 60 budget. Property owners pay nothing until completion and then 20 percent, with the balance in four annual payments at six percent interest. The 22 projects may be bid before Council approval, with contracts previously awarded totaling 216000 for this year’s program and Powell Bill funding remaining for Fourth Ward repairs.
High Point police charged 37-year-old London with murder in the shotgun slaying of neighbor Leroy Williams. Also in custody are Nell Marie Snow 45 for alleged infant death charges, and Daymon Icenhour 38 with multiple counts. Local break-ins reported at J A Lester Inc and Garner’s Service with stolen items.
A 1959 General Assembly law requires local gun owners to obtain permits from the Guilford County sheriff. Effective July 1, the sheriff's office now issues firearm permits, replacing the Clerk of Superior Court. The change reflects the view that permit issuance is a law enforcement duty and the sheriff will also handle confiscated weapons auctions after existing stock is disposed.
Scout Troop 4 of Boy Scouts of America sponsored by Wesley Memorial Methodist Church will hold a Court of Honor tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Scout Hut on E Parkway. Scoutmaster Jim Woollen lists recipients across Life Star and Second Class ranks with merit badges to be presented to many named scouts.
Municipal Court Judge Bryan Haworth found probable cause in the felonious assault case against 59 year old Sylvester Quick of High Street and ordered a $1,000 bond for appearance in Superior Court. Quick is accused of a July 18 attack on James Aaron on Gordy Street. Aaron sustained critical head injuries and was taken to a Winston-Salem hospital after being struck with a concrete fragment.
Guilford County finishes its fiscal year with 715 692.66 dollars in cash or equivalents, 63 935.66 above planned. The surplus is smaller than last June but equals about 7 percent of upcoming 12 month expenses and may assist before year end. Finance Director Hugh Ross and County Manager Harry Weatherly note cautious budgeting and a 96 percent tax collection assumption.
The Greensboro High Point Airport authority will let contracts Thursday for two major upgrades. They include a 4,000 square foot tower addition for radar and weather bureau renovations with total costs estimated at 125000 to 150000 dollars. The Federal Aviation Administration will fund the new radar system and related costs.
High Point businessmen were urged to use the public library as a relaxation and learning resource. Neal Austin told the Furniture City American Business Club that libraries offer books magazines films and phonograph records to help relax and solve business problems. Bob Walker presided. Arthur York chaired the program. new members included G Ray Rawls Ralph Voyles and Robert Weant.
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