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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
11
Thomasville deputies report a break in at Midway Sports Center at Highway 29 and Hasty Road. A thief entered via a roof access and stole about 18 dollars from two money boxes. Officers linked the incident to a prior theft at the same station three months earlier.
Piedmont Toastmasters showcased meeting structure with four prepared speakers and impromptu topics at a Civitan Club luncheon. Highlights included Dr N C Johnson on Sugar and Your Health and guests Lloyd Myers Gordon Watson Rev J P McNatt attending.
The Lexington Ave Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11 daily starting June 21. Commencement will be Sunday night June 27. Nursery through intermediate levels offered with Warren Allnatt as superintendent and Rev. Woodrow W. Robbins as pastor.
Mayor Car C. Wilson said the council will not act on next year's tentative tax rate until final revaluation figures are released. He noted revaluation data is still fluid and budget needs are under review. The council may match the county tax cut or consider more, with final figures pending.
A jury term of Municipal Court heard an annulment granting Shirley S. Walker and Jerry L. Walker, both minors, with evidence showing she was 14 at marriage without parental consent. Alfonzo Lillie Peet, 33, was fined 25 plus costs after pleading guilty to illegal liquor possession. Several divorces were uncontested, one mistrial declared, and the next term begins July 13.
Archdale Trinity Lions debated surveying the Archdale Trinity area for a public water system. Ralph O. Smith, leading a committee, announced a meeting next week. He cited water abundance but noted engineering and a storage tank would be major costs. High Point Councilman M L Patrick urged better citizenship and warned on voter apathy. New club officers will be installed at the next meeting.
K Herman Falk operator of City Transit Co was awarded a five year contract by the City Council to operate buses on Leonard Street in High Point. Consolidated Bus Lines had protested the route last year but voiced no opposition to Falk's franchise yesterday.
Auto driven by Bunker R. Sumner, 31, of 1220 Carolina Ave., damaged $1,200 after colliding with a car driven by Wilma Madden Farrington, 40, and then hitting a utility pole on E. Lexington Ave. Sumner, uninjured, faces reckless driving charges. Farrington’s car sustained about $200 in damage. she also escaped harm.
The American Red Cross warns that diving from the diving board should be avoided to prevent injuries. This guidance emphasizes safety around pool areas and proper supervision.
The make up period for children who missed the third Salk polio vaccine shot has been extended to Tuesday next week. County health officials in Greensboro announced the extension, with about 642 children receiving final shots yesterday, 80 fewer than in the May 18 clinics. Parents should call the health office before bringing their children in.
Rev W P Williams with choir and congregation will lead services at Bethlehem Baptist Church Friday at 7 30 p m. Missionary Circle No 2 of First Baptist meets at 8 p m. Jubilee Four to sing at Emmanuel Baptist Church Friday at 7 30 p m. Hosanna Tents No 326 will meet at Pythian Hall Friday 7 30 p m to finalize plans for the district convention in Suffolk Va June 22 24.
Mayor Covington announced at a council meeting that John Clinard will stay as a councilman until July 6 when the first meeting after his potential resignation will be held. Clinard plans to move to a new home in the first ward and vacate the seat then. The vacancy will be filled by majority vote, with Charles E. Stuart named as a possible successor after a recent routine council visit sparked speculation.
Benjamin Harrison Jordan 65 of 120 Westchester Dr. died at High Point Memorial Hospital after an attack at an Odd Fellows lodge meeting. Born August 9 1888 in Churchville Virginia he moved to High Point in 1932 and ran Jordan Machine Co. for 20 years. He belonged to Main St. Methodist Church, Odd Fellows, and Junior Order. Survived by wife a son an adopted daughter four sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A report by Carl Gaddie states the warrant for 44-year-old Albert Carraway, arrested Friday night for bootlegging, listed the address as 423 Willowbrook St., incorrect for the current resident.
The utilities commission approved the sale of Duke Power Co bus franchises in Salisbury East Spencer and Salisbury to Bus Lines Inc of High Point for 5000 dollars. Twelve buses and shop equipment transfer as part of the deal with Duke retaining retirement benefits for 25 employees.
H Hoyle Sink filed a campaign expense report with Secretary of State Thad Eure revealing total expenditures of 2426.35 in the Democratic primary for resident judge of the 12th Judicial District. He was defeated by Walter Crissman of High Point on May 29.
A $60,000 court action involving the Silver Craft Furniture Co. of High Point is near resolution in Middle District Federal Court Greensboro. Feinerman of New York sues the firm for one sixth of profits from certain furniture designs, while Philip Silver testified that Feinerman offered $5,000 to settle out of court.
A recruitment style notice invites hard working men with hernias to attend a free consultation at the Elwood Hotel in High Point on Friday June 18 from 2? to 8 p.m. The ad promises relief from trusses and claims the service can hold hernias under normal use and may eliminate the need for trusses.
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