City Budget Proposes 1.10 Tax Rate and ABC Vote
The 1955 56 budget keeps the same 1 10 per 100 valuation tax rate and totals 4 626 410 63. City Manager Hinson notes higher revenues from electricity and water, modest wage increases, and capital cuts to balance without a tax increase. The council also sets July 23 for an ABC stores referendum and approves several zoning and public works actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
High Point
T. F. Hinson
Hinson
City Lake Pavilion
HPC Opens Summer Session
The twenty eighth summer school session opened at High Point College with about 425 students enrolled. The term runs in two periods June 6 to July 13 and July 14 to August 20 inclusive, offering courses in biology business education English French geography history political science mathematics music physical education psychology religion sociology and Spanish. Officers include Dennis H Cooke president Clifford R Hinshaw director Nathaniel P Yarborough registrar J Hobart Allred dean of students Arthur B Williams bursar Miss Marcella Carter librarian Mrs Betty Perry counselor for women Eugene J Coltrane financial representative and Grady H Whicker field representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point College
Dennis H. Cooke
Clifford R. Hinshaw
Nathaniel P. Yarborough
J. Hobart Allred
Arthur B. Williams
Marcella Carter
Betty Perry
Eugene J. Coltrane
Grady H. Whicker
Support and Assault Charges Filed In Thomasville
Thomasville police filed two counts of non support and one count of assault on a female. Preston Bray 38 of Greensboro posted 500 bond after arrest for assault on a female and non support, trial set for June 17. Harold C Jones 22 of 610 Midland Ave to appear in Recorder s Court June 17 on abandonment and non support charges. free on 300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Preston Bray
Greensboro
Harold C. Jones
Midland Ave
Recorder's Court
City Lake Mishap Injures Youth At City Park
A 17 year old local youth Don Lowder of 615 Weaver Street was knocked unconscious at City Lake when struck on the head by a swing about 8 o'clock last night. He was taken to the hospital and admitted for observation. City recreation officials said the incident was not reported to them.
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Don Lowder
Weaver St
City Lake
Globe Parlor Buys Site For New Plant
Globe Parlor Furniture Company bought 18% acres west of Prospect Road, fronting 2000 feet along the High Point Thomasville and Denton Railway tracks, near the High Point Industrial site. The purchase, handled by Mendenhall Moore, aims to expand production as the firm nears its 50th anniversary. incorporation of the land into High Point city limits is planned after development. Henry A. Foscue, president, noted current overcrowding and said specific plans are pending.
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Globe Parlor Furniture Company
Henry A. Foscue
Foscue
Prospect Rd
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
High Point Industrial Corporation
C. L. Kennedy
Mendenhall-Moore, Realtors
Globe Parlor
Widow Will Administer Terry Estate
The will of R. B. Terry filed for probate divides an estate over $350,000 equally between widow and son after specific bequests. Terry, a High Point industrialist who died May 27, was president of The High Point Enterprise and co publisher of Burlington Times News. Executor and trustee named. son Randall B. Terry Jr. is a Duke student. Preliminary inventory lists cash 75,000 real estate 25,000 and over 250,000 in stocks and bonds with several specific gifts to heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Terry
High Point
Terry
High Point Enterprise
Burlington Times-News
Randall B. Terry Jr
Duke University
A. B. Henley
Randall Boyden Henley
Nixon Carr Henley
Ida Terry
Hamlet
Monnie Terry Clark
Jackson Springs
Commissioners Approve Million Dollar School Capital Plan
Guilford County Commissioners tentatively approved a 1 205 million capital outlay for local schools to fund nine projects totaling about 217 5 thousand each. The plan largely draws on county bond funds and awaits final permission for the remaining 987 5 thousand. Dr Dean Pruette submitted a 525 thousand current expense budget for next year, up 64 thousand from 1954 35 estimates. Other actions included appointing Miss Carolyn Crouse as assistant home demonstration agent and noting 1954 county tax collection at 97 4 percent. The resignation of Dr R M Buie Jr as assistant to the county physician was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Guilford County
Dean B. Pruette
Pruette
Woman's College
Carolyn S. Ivey
W. F. Hester
R. M. Buie Jr
Permits for Nine New Residences Approved By City
Building inspector issued permits for nine new homes last week. The 717 Gatewood Ave. 8 room home for Joe Gray costs 16000 dollars. N C Johnson 7 room on W Ray St. 14000. W H Currie Jr 7 room at 1106 Dartmouth Ave 12500. Hal Livengood 5 room at 901 Sixth St 6800. Olin Smith 5 room at 651 Wesley Pl 7000. J W Bottoms 5 room at 648 Wesley Pl 6000. N M Harrison Jr 5 room at 2420 Dallas St 5000. another 5 room at 2418 Dallas St 5000. Duke Refining Co 4 room at 1000 Mint St 3000. Clark Wilson addition at 706 Ferndale Dr 4200. A B Yarborough addition at 1802 King St 2000.
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Joe Gray
Gatewood Ave
N. C. Johnson
W. Ray St
W. H. Currie Jr
Dartmouth Ave
Hal Livengood
Sixth St
Olin Smith
Wesley
Second Blaze At Carson's Still Mystery
Fire chief said a second fire at Carson's warehouse broke out around midnight with no cause found yet. Investigators continue to probe while destruction remains confined to two scorched furniture vans and salvage efforts proceed after Thursday's upholstery loss valued at about 30 000 dollars.
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Carson's, Inc
Claude Canady
Carson Stout
Canady
Prayer for T DAY by M Ray McKay
A prayer appeals for divine calm amid hatred fear and strife. The Wake Forest professor asks for the Spirit to quiet fears and for love to bring peace, invoking Jesus and regional religious leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Amen
M. Ray McKay
Wake Forest
N. C
Southeastern Baptist Seminary
Summer Weather Outlook at High Point
The High Point forecast calls for cloudy to warm conditions today with likely thunderstorms and showers in the late afternoon. Highs reach 88 with a low of 66, and tomorrow’s high is expected to be 84 while Wednesday remains cloudy but cooler. Last night’s low was 66.
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High Point
Oak View graduates 31 eighth graders at ceremony
Thirty one eighth grade pupils received diplomas at Oak View School last night. Guest speaker Dr C Ex celle Rozzelle of High Point College urged broader learning and emphasized work, health, citizenship, courtesy, and character. Richard Medlin led the class in presenting a three speed record player as a gift to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak View
C. Excelle Rozzelle
High Point College
Rozzelle
Richard Medlin
Reginald Turner
Becky Meadows
Gven
Judith Clodfelter
E. P. Pearce Jr
Greensboro
Linda Idol
Allice Albertson
Michael Austin
Mary Linda Eagle
Nancy Scearce
Joe Armentrout
Richard Carmichael
Jimmy Furr
Linda Watts
Management Courses To Be Resumed By YMCA
A series of management development courses conducted by the Industrial Management Club will be resumed by the YMCA tonight at 7 o clock. Topics include Human Relations in Industry taught by Ralph Gurley Labor Laws Federal and State by Bill Petree and Job Relations by Bill Snotherly.
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Industrial Management Club
YMCA
Ralph Gurley
Bill Petree
Bill Snotherly
$85,000 Permit Issued For New Furniture Plant
Bernell Co Inc received a building permit totaling 85000 for a brick veneer one story plant at 667 Ward St in the Ward St furniture row. Casard Furniture Manufacturing Corp plans to occupy the new 53000 square foot facility still pending whether it will use both sites. Construction to start soon with completion expected by October. showrooms to be added on a second story above offices. A separate permit for 22775 was issued to Esso Standard Oil Co for a service station on English St between W Point Ave and Philips St.
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Grover Jones
Jones
George Covington
Council
High Point Enterprise
Proreferendum
High Point
ABC
Board of Al'l
Main St
Elm, Lindsay and Kearns Sts
Old Rd
J. Wesley Hedgecock
N. Wrenn St
Forrest Ave
J. S. Samuel
J. F. Gansman
Garden Club
Bernell Co., Inc
Ward St
Ward St. Bernard
Casard Corporation
Bernard
E. Russell St
Esso Standard Oil Co
English St
W. Point Ave
Phillips St
Pair Arrested By Federal ABC Men
Federal and local officers arrested two Raglan Road men after a two month probe for evading federal tax laws by transporting and concealing non tax paid whiskey. Robert and Donald Bundy posted 500 bond each and face possible trial at the December 5 term in Greensboro. Two 1955 autos were seized in the raid conducted by Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Board, state ABC board, and Randolph County sheriff's department. Arraignment occurred before US district court commissioner L Herbin. The men are residents of Guilford County but bootlegged in Randolph County.
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Raglan Rd
Robert
Donald Bundy
Middle District Court
Greensboro
Alchohol and Tobacco Tax Board
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Randolph County Sheriff's Department
L. Herbin
U. 5S
Guilford County
Randolph County
Ferndale Drive Review Promises Park Improvements
The Ferndale Drive segment between Locke Street and Rotary Drive is slated for review by the parks and recreation department to consider contemplated improvements. The plan carries a proviso for departmental assessment before action.
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Ferndale
Locke St
Rotary
Parks and Recreation Department
Berlie L. Hine Dies At 62 In Winston-Salem
Berlie Lee Hine 62 died at a Winston-Salem hospital after several weeks illness. Born March 8 1893 he founded multiple local produce firms including B L Hine Produce Co Hickory and Hine and Tucker later. Survived by his wife Connie Geneva Atkins four Winston-Salem daughters one son in Winston-Salem and four grandchildren. Funeral at Ardmore Moravian Church with burial in Moravian cemetery.
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Winston-Salem
Berlie Lee Hine
Friedland Church
Noah Lee
Martha Steward Hine
Hine and Tucker Produce Co
Ardmore
Connie Geneva Atkins
Roscoe Sheloff
Charles Ortlett
Zack Manning
Winston Salem
Robert Gilliam
Laredo
Texas
Richard
Ralph Whicker
Winston , Salem
Coy Phillips
Greensboro
Ardmore Moravian Church
Richard Amos
High Point's College Graduates PICKENS Pictured Above
Pictured above are High Point graduates with names including Norma Jean Ansell, Frank Hassell, Veda Freeman, Henry Brockmann, Paul Boyles, Jane Kearns, Robbie Patterson, Van Watson, Jordan Washburn, William Barrett, R Andrew Pickens, Frederick Farmer, Sarah Mull, Max Williams, and Gladys Haworth. They earned degrees from Salem College, Lenoir Rhyne, Mars Hill, Davidson, Guilford, Duke, Christ School, and Oak Ridge.
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Norma Jean Ansell
H. K. Ansell
Salem College
Frank R. Hassell
C. C. Hassell
Lenoir Rhyne
Veda Loretta Freeman
H.A. Freeman
Mars Hill
Henry C. Brockmann
H. L
van Watson
Robert Watson
Oak Ridge
Jordan Washburn
Jesse Washburn
Christ School
Duke University
William R.barrett
Homer Barrett
R. Andrew Pickens
R. T. Pickens
Frederick Chatman Farmer
Three Cities Plan Study Of New Central Airport
Representatives from Greensboro High Point and Winston-Salem form a Three Cities Development Committee subcommittee to study the feasibility financing and location of a new centrally located airport. The panel chaired by E A Carr will report to the September 12 meeting at Sedgefield Inn.
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High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
King Cotton Hotel
Sedgefield N
Three Cities
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Ingle
Carolina Container Co
W. A. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
E. A. Carr
Winston- Salem
Tully D. Blair
N. P. Hayes
J. C. Cowan Jr
George L. Irvin Jr
J. E. Gibson
Fred E. Henderson
Dale H. Gramley
Ed Mendenhall
Charles L. Kearns
Howard R. Pancoast
D. A
Judge Denies Bond in Stabbing Case Faces Assault Warrants
In Municipal Court Lucille Mixon was held without bond as officers await word on her husband Aldine Mixon’s chest stab wound. She faces charges including cutting her husband with a razor on May 13 and striking Lella Shaw with a tire spring on April 15. Other defendants received suspended sentences or fines for various assaults and fornication.
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Cal
Mixon
Lella Shaw
Yester
Harold C. Holderfield
Washington St
Tommy Taylor
High St
Lee Roy Turner
English St
Johnny Waynick
John Craig
Jennie Mae Williams
W. Ton St
R. J. Dombloskie
Mills St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Phillips
Arthur Kirkman
Amos Kearns
C. A. Lewis
Lewis
HPC
Mangum Ave
T. V. Rochelle
Carson
Summer
Berlie L. Hines
High Point's
Pickens
Ansell
Hassell
Freeman
Washburn
Barrett
Brockmann
Boyles
Kearns
Watson
Hayworth
R. J
Dombloskie
Morrow
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