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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1959
Page
9
Blair Park faces a greens overhaul with a proposed new grass type and a possible 25 cent greens fee to fund the project. The plan requires City Council approval and aims to keep local golfers from using neighboring courses.
A Graham woman and a Hob son Street man each received one month sentences in Munich Court yesterday for drunkenness. Nancy Osborne was committed to the county workhouse. Willie Walton was sent to the roads. Irene Bishop waived a forgery hearing and was bound over to Superior Court under 500 dollars bond. Clyde Riggs received a four month suspended sentence with 110 dollars in fines and costs after his car allegedly hit Joe Patterson. Ida Moe Williams, convicted of liquor law violation, got a half year suspended for three years with 25 dollars and costs. J C Tucker, 51, Route 4, faced assault warrants and a 60 day period by Judge Byron Haworth with 10 dollars and costs. Sanford Dale was fined 10 dollars and two costs for resisting an officer and drunkenness. James Wall faced charges and related costs.
The High Point area may see occasional rain with possible thundershowers late this afternoon. About half an inch of rain fell between 7 a.m. and noon today, with precipitation expected to end this afternoon. Tonight will be humid, and Thursday looks fair and warmer.
More than 430 Wake Forest University graduates across four schools received degrees at commencement on Monday. Thirty ROTC cadets were commissioned as Army second lieutenants. Notable locals include High Point residents George E. Holland M D Rossie G. Gardner Willis E. Lowe and others from Lexington Kernersville Thomasville Asheboro and Denton among the degree recipients.
A Recreation Commission briefing reveals a new golf course grass that performs well in roots and thickness but fails when rainfall is heavy. The report highlights a surprising flaw affecting top greens and prompts hopes for a suitable remedy.
Willingham, 42, of East Washington Street, accused of issuing a bad check for 15 dollars to Domestic Loans Inc., had the case dismissed.
City Council approves a contract for Connell Construction Co. to replace a 2 inch water line on Larkin Street with an eight inch line under a public necessity ruling amid resident protests over proposed assessments. The $170,349 project is part of 11 contracted works including sewer and street improvements and annexations.
National Guardsmen of High Point 1st Howitzer Battalion, 252nd Artillery, receive vaccines during drill as they prepare for two weeks of active duty training at Fort Bragg. Colonel Phibbs notes intensified unit training while 240 members will join 9,600 soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division for the June 7 encampment.
High Point city council unanimous action lifts the ban on fighting outside city limits. Firemen may assist rural fire companies within the 20 square miles to be annexed, with plans to extend service before the January 1 annexation date. The move aims to protect property and foster goodwill among incoming residents.
At a Sedgefield Country Club breakfast for June Dairy Month Guilford County celebrates North Carolina’s dairy sector growth with Dr. Dean Colvard noting the rise from four plants in 1908 to a modern industry valued at about 100 million dollars. Susan Gail Caviness named princess among 17 contestants.
More than 2000 graduates conferred at Kenan Stadium marking the largest UNC Chapel Hill class in a single academic year. Degrees included B A, B S and M E with notable names among the graduates.
Local manufacturers and the Furniture Manufacturers Association see room for many small firms to grow in a diverse field. They note Schoonbeck of North Carolina expands, Thomasville Chairs once a small operation grew, and growth will continue as firms expand to compete in correlated product groups. Experts say wood furniture will prevent domination by a few and the industry totals about 2½ billion dollars in volume with ongoing expansion driven by various types.
Three members of the 1959 graduating class were named National Honor Society scholarship winners at High Point High School. June Collins and Evelyn Hallman received four year scholarships to High Point College. Penny Smith earned a one year grant to attend Guilford College. All three were high in academics and NHS members with extensive extracurriculars noted for each student.
A daily prayer appeals for joy in work and strength to persevere. It asks for patience wisdom and grace to guide daily tasks through Christ our Lord attributed to Joseph R Sizoo a Washington DC religion professor at George Washington University.
Eleven year old Jane Van Anda of 212 Roland Park suffered leg abrasions when her bicycle was struck by an auto at Montlieu Avenue and North Main Street about 7 p.m. yesterday. Bur ney Goins 29 of Farlow Street turned right from Main Street into Montlieu. no charges. A second incident involved a car’s brake failure causing minor property damage with no charges.
A 70 year old man who pulled flowers from a garden paid a $2 fine in municipal court then roamed City Library grounds uprooting tomato plants. Officers later stopped him carrying fire boots and blankets. boots belonged to the fire department and blankets to Novelty Sales Co. He is jailed on two counts of larceny and awaiting a new hearing.
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